Lunchtime links: Wildcat formation running wild

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September, 10, 2009

Sep 10

12:52

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By Chris Low

Posted by ESPN.com's Chris Low

Checking in on the SEC football happenings:

The Wildcat formation is running wild throughout the SEC, writes Ron Higgins of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Anthony Dixon's return this week gives Mississippi State a running back stable that goes four deep.

Columnist Ray Melick of The Birmingham News writes that Nick Saban's new deal probably won't be his last.

With freshman receiver Andre Debose undergoing season-ending surgery, there's more opportunity than ever for Florida's younger receivers.

Tennessee senior center Josh McNeil is one of several players on the team trying to fight his way back from an injury.

Vanderbilt and LSU will both be putting their trust in young quarterbacks this Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.

Auburn's Eric Smith has returned to the team and is working this week at both tailback and H-back. Coach Gene Chizik said he expects Smith to play Saturday against Mississippi State.

After a shaky start in the opener, South Carolina place-kicker Spencer Lanning said there's no reason for concern.

He's a cornerback by trade, but Georgia's coaches are looking for more ways to get freshman Branden Smith the ball, be it on offense or in the return game.

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