After readjusting to the central time zone, some SEC links of interest on a Tuesday morning. ...

From Baton Rouge, the rumblings of NFL chatter for LSU coach Les Miles have begun. LSU's success this season and Miles' body of work at the school have increased his stock in the eyes of NFL executives, and Miles could be a popular choice to fill potential vacancies at the end of this season. Miles dismissed the talk Monday at his weekly presser and says he's focused on the Tigers' game with Florida this week. ...

From Gainesville, first-year Florida coach Will Muschamp was disappointed in his team's run defense in its 38-10 loss to Alabama. Muschamp will have more than run defense to worry about this week though as the Gators' starting quarterback, John Brantley, was injured against the Tide and won't be available for Florida's trip to LSU. The Gators will start a true freshman in Baton Rouge. ...

From Tuscaloosa, Nick Saban's unintentional comparison further exposes a flaw in the college football system. Saban has had Alabama ranked in the AP poll for 54 consecutive weeks, the longest such streak in the nation. It's a fact not lost on Vanderbilt coach James Franklin. The Commodores take on the Tide this week, and Franklin, whose team is 3-1, is modeling his program after Alabama's. ...

From Auburn, Tigers quarterback Barrett Trotter showed his toughness and was rewarded with a big-time win as stayed in the pocket and led the Tigers on their game-clinching driving against South Carolina. ...