Ole Miss Jevan Snead was named the 20th-best player in college football in The Sporting News.
Matt Hayes, writer for the Sporting News noted that Snead's first season as a starter was remarkable, especially considering he sat out 2007 after transferring from Texas.
Snead was the 7th of 8 SEC players on the preseason list, including No. 1 choice Tim Tebow of Florida.
A junior from Stephenville, Texas, Snead was recently selected as a Preseason All-American Honorable Mention and a 2009 Heisman Trophy candidate by NationalChamps.net. His first season with the Rebels saw him finish 2nd in the SEC in TD passes (26) and 3rd in passing average (212.5 ypg) and pass efficiency (145.5).
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
UK Bear Bryant Reunion
LEXINGTON, Ky. :The “Bear's Boys,” former University of Kentucky football players under Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, had a reunion Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, in Lexington.
At least 30 of the Bear's Boys plan to attend the event, according to Dick Rushing and Bill Evans, who are helping coordinate the reunion. Among the returnees who have committed to participate are:
Quarterback/placekicker George Blanda, who guided the Wildcats to their first bowl game (and win) in school history, and went on to the longest career in pro football history!
All-America quarterback Babe Parilli, who led UK to consecutive appearances in the Orange, Sugar and Cotton bowls
UK football/basketball legend Wallace “Wah Wah” Jones, the only player to have his jersey retired in both sports
In addition to Blanda, Jones and Parilli, the of attendees included Tommy Adkins, Chuck Bell, Jim Bowie, Bill Chambers, Bill Evans, Bob Fry, Ed Hamilton, Jim Hardin, Bob Holt, James Howe, Harry Jones, Lou Karibo, Joe Koch, Neil Lowry, Chet Lukowski, Ken Lutz, Dick Mitchell, Bill Mosley, Jim Proffitt, Harry Rogers, Dick Rushing, Frank Sadler, Millard Shirley, Lee Truman and Clayton Webb.The group will have a reception on Friday, June 19, and a dinner on Saturday, June 20. The Bear's Boys have had reunions every two or three years since 1983.
Bryant was the head coach at Kentucky from 1946-53. UK compiled a 60-23-5 record during those eight seasons, including the Wildcats' first four bowl games. Kentucky won the first (and only) Great Lakes Bowl in 1947 and played in the Orange, Sugar and Cotton bowls following the 1949, 1950 and 1951 seasons, respectively. The Cats won the Sugar and Cotton bowl games.
Kentucky's best season under Bryant came in 1950. UK went 11-1, capped by a 13-7 win over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl, ending the Sooners' 31-game winning streak. UK is one of four schools that have a claim on the 1950 national championship. At that time, national rankings were finalized before bowl games were played, but an analysis of the 1950 season by the Sagarin Computer Ratings lists UK as the No. 1 team for that season. from Kentucky Football Notebook
At least 30 of the Bear's Boys plan to attend the event, according to Dick Rushing and Bill Evans, who are helping coordinate the reunion. Among the returnees who have committed to participate are:
Quarterback/placekicker George Blanda, who guided the Wildcats to their first bowl game (and win) in school history, and went on to the longest career in pro football history!
All-America quarterback Babe Parilli, who led UK to consecutive appearances in the Orange, Sugar and Cotton bowls
UK football/basketball legend Wallace “Wah Wah” Jones, the only player to have his jersey retired in both sports
In addition to Blanda, Jones and Parilli, the of attendees included Tommy Adkins, Chuck Bell, Jim Bowie, Bill Chambers, Bill Evans, Bob Fry, Ed Hamilton, Jim Hardin, Bob Holt, James Howe, Harry Jones, Lou Karibo, Joe Koch, Neil Lowry, Chet Lukowski, Ken Lutz, Dick Mitchell, Bill Mosley, Jim Proffitt, Harry Rogers, Dick Rushing, Frank Sadler, Millard Shirley, Lee Truman and Clayton Webb.The group will have a reception on Friday, June 19, and a dinner on Saturday, June 20. The Bear's Boys have had reunions every two or three years since 1983.
Bryant was the head coach at Kentucky from 1946-53. UK compiled a 60-23-5 record during those eight seasons, including the Wildcats' first four bowl games. Kentucky won the first (and only) Great Lakes Bowl in 1947 and played in the Orange, Sugar and Cotton bowls following the 1949, 1950 and 1951 seasons, respectively. The Cats won the Sugar and Cotton bowl games.
Kentucky's best season under Bryant came in 1950. UK went 11-1, capped by a 13-7 win over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl, ending the Sooners' 31-game winning streak. UK is one of four schools that have a claim on the 1950 national championship. At that time, national rankings were finalized before bowl games were played, but an analysis of the 1950 season by the Sagarin Computer Ratings lists UK as the No. 1 team for that season. from Kentucky Football Notebook
Friday, June 19, 2009
Howard and Zeier Permanent Bulldog Broadcast Team
Longtime Athens and Georgia radio personality Scott Howard and former Bulldog All-America quarterback Eric Zeier have been named the permanent broadcast team for Georgia football; according to an announcement Friday by UGA Director of Athletics Damon Evans.
Howard and Zeier teamed up the last two years as the broadcast team on Georgia away games and took over for home games as well following the retirement of legendary Bulldog broadcaster Larry Munson early in the 2008 football season. Go..DAWGS, the SEC Rocks!
courtesy UGA Sports Communications
Howard and Zeier teamed up the last two years as the broadcast team on Georgia away games and took over for home games as well following the retirement of legendary Bulldog broadcaster Larry Munson early in the 2008 football season. Go..DAWGS, the SEC Rocks!
courtesy UGA Sports Communications
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Vols have New Strength and Conditioning Coach, Aaron Ausmus
Wednesday 6/17/09, Athletic Director Mike Hamilton said the Vols had reached an agreement to pay strength and conditioning coach Mark Smith the full amount of his two-year agreement with UT. That amount is that of the remaining $390,000 and until he finds another job.
Thursday morning 6/18/09, North Texas football coach Todd Dodge confirmed that strength coach Aaron Ausmus was leaving to become strength coach at Tennessee. The Denton Record-Chronicle reported that Ausmus will begin at UT on Monday 6/22/09. Now...the dirt keeps on coming...the SEC ROCKS!
Thursday morning 6/18/09, North Texas football coach Todd Dodge confirmed that strength coach Aaron Ausmus was leaving to become strength coach at Tennessee. The Denton Record-Chronicle reported that Ausmus will begin at UT on Monday 6/22/09. Now...the dirt keeps on coming...the SEC ROCKS!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Vandy needs D again in 2009 SEC season
The Commodores needed a lot of big plays from their defense to have the season they had in 2008, and linebacker Patrick Benoist was involved in plenty of them.
After a while, it became expected, almost natural, to see No. 30 on the ball on nearly every play.
"I think he's sort of a natural football player," said Vanderbilt head coach Bobby Johnson. "He just seems to know where the ball's going."
If Benoist's numbers are any indication, Johnson is right.
Playing at the weakside linebacker position, Benoist ranked 1st on the team and 3rd in the SEC in 2008 with 109 tackles, including 6.5 for loss and 2 sacks, showing an impressive ability to read offensive plays as they unfolded and using his athleticism to make stops.
But while he credits his lateral quickness as an important asset on the field, more important than that is his knowledge of football itself.
Kentucky Football Bear Boy Reunion
“Bear’s Boys” Reunion June 19-20: The “Bear’s Boys,” former University of Kentucky football players under Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, will have a reunion Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, in Lexington.
At least 30 of the Bear’s Boys plan to attend the event, according to Dick Rushing and Bill Evans, who are helping coordinate the reunion. Among the returnees who have committed to participate are:
• quarterback/placekicker George Blanda, who guided the Wildcats to their first bowl game (and win) in school history, and went on to the longest career in pro football history
• All-America quarterback Babe Parilli, who led UK to consecutive appearances in the Orange, Sugar and Cotton bowls
• UK football/basketball legend Wallace “Wah Wah” Jones, the only player to have his jersey retired in both sports
In addition to Blanda, Jones and Parilli, the tentative list of attendees includes Tommy Adkins, Chuck Bell, Jim Bowie, Bill Chambers, Bill Evans, Bob Fry, Ed Hamilton, Jim Hardin, Bob Holt, James Howe, Harry Jones, Lou Karibo, Joe Koch, Neil Lowry, Chet Lukowski, Ken Lutz, Dick Mitchell, Bill Mosley, Jim Proffitt, Harry Rogers, Dick Rushing, Frank Sadler, Millard Shirley, Lee Truman and Clayton Webb.
The group will have a reception on Friday, June 19, and a dinner on Saturday, June 20. The Bear’s Boys have had reunions every two or three years since 1983.
At least 30 of the Bear’s Boys plan to attend the event, according to Dick Rushing and Bill Evans, who are helping coordinate the reunion. Among the returnees who have committed to participate are:
• quarterback/placekicker George Blanda, who guided the Wildcats to their first bowl game (and win) in school history, and went on to the longest career in pro football history
• All-America quarterback Babe Parilli, who led UK to consecutive appearances in the Orange, Sugar and Cotton bowls
• UK football/basketball legend Wallace “Wah Wah” Jones, the only player to have his jersey retired in both sports
In addition to Blanda, Jones and Parilli, the tentative list of attendees includes Tommy Adkins, Chuck Bell, Jim Bowie, Bill Chambers, Bill Evans, Bob Fry, Ed Hamilton, Jim Hardin, Bob Holt, James Howe, Harry Jones, Lou Karibo, Joe Koch, Neil Lowry, Chet Lukowski, Ken Lutz, Dick Mitchell, Bill Mosley, Jim Proffitt, Harry Rogers, Dick Rushing, Frank Sadler, Millard Shirley, Lee Truman and Clayton Webb.
The group will have a reception on Friday, June 19, and a dinner on Saturday, June 20. The Bear’s Boys have had reunions every two or three years since 1983.
Mal Moore...No More?
Imagine for a moment you're Mal Moore. You have just stood in front of the bright lights and flashing cameras again,posing in your best Mount Rushmore gape,to discuss the University of Alabama's penalties from the NCAA.
As you walk back to your vast corner office, friends and co-workers pat you on the back, telling you to hang in there, to keep on keeping on.
You sit back in your easy chair, kick your feet up on the desk, and somewhere in the back of you mind, that mock-Latin aphorism must be resonating...Illegitimi non carborundum. Don't let the b*st*rds grind you down.
But can you survive? Is it really worth fighting the good fight?
The answer to the first question is easy. Your best friend is Paul Bryant Jr. Until Nick Saban achieved celestial status, Bryant had the best name in town and was the Crown Prince of Alabama football. He still matters, and he has let it be known Mal Moore will not be pushed out.
University of Alabama Athletic Director Mal Moore was at the helm during Mike DuBose's tenure, the Albert Means NCAA scandal, the hiring and bizarre resignation of Dennis Franchione, the Mike Price/strip club escapades and the badly bungled hiring and mismanagement of Mike Shula. And those are just football issues.The second question is not so simple. Is there really upside in continuing to do a job in which you have never really been comfortable?
Moore was never supposed to be the athletic director at Alabama. The former Tide quarterback turned top Bear Bryant offensive assistant was supposed to be the head football coach.
Moore thought he had the job, too, when Bryant stepped down in December of 1982. However, Ray Perkins was hired and the first person he fired was Moore.
Moore returned to Alabama seven years later after working at Notre Dame and in the NFL for a last hurrah under Gene Stallings. Eventually, he moved into administration and incredibly, was passed over for AD in favor of Bob Bockrath in 1996 (following another nasty brush with the NCAA).
Finally, after Bockrath crashed and burned in 1999, Moore was brought in and has overseen the fall of Mike DuBose, the Albert Means NCAA scandal, the hiring and bizarre resignation of Dennis Franchione, the Mike Price/strip club escapades and the badly bungled hiring and mismanagement of Mike Shula. And these are just football issues.
It appeared Moore was done on a cold December day in 2006 when Rich Rodriquez shocked Alabama officials by turning down an offer. However, Moore's standing among the faithful quickly rose like the Phoenix from the ashes three weeks later when he brought home Saban from South Florida.
It was the final cherry on Moore's career. The man often referred to as "Malfunction" could do no wrong. Three months later, Moore was honored when the school dedicated the Mal M. Moore Athletic Facility.
Instead of being given a ceremonial role and quietly heading off to the wilderness, Moore remained as athletic director (with a new contract and raise to$425,000 annually), doing good work as a fund-raiser and being a beloved figure in Alabama folklore.
With another blood red circle on his resume, even longtime Alabama fans are wondering if Moore's time is up. Certainly, Alabama can ill afford more problems with the NCAA. As cataclysmic as it would be, can you imagine how much worse it would be if Moore was still the athletic director?
This November, Moore will celebrate his 10th anniversary as Alabama's athletic director. His work in fund-raising and capital improvement to facilities, such as Bryant-Denny Stadium, is exemplary. On Dec. 19, Moore will celebrate his 70th birthday.
If you're Mal Moore, wouldn't that seem like the right time to exit with your back straight and your head held high? Contact Paul Finebaum at finebaumnet@yahoo.com His column appears Tuesdays in the Press-Register.)
As you walk back to your vast corner office, friends and co-workers pat you on the back, telling you to hang in there, to keep on keeping on.
You sit back in your easy chair, kick your feet up on the desk, and somewhere in the back of you mind, that mock-Latin aphorism must be resonating...Illegitimi non carborundum. Don't let the b*st*rds grind you down.
But can you survive? Is it really worth fighting the good fight?
The answer to the first question is easy. Your best friend is Paul Bryant Jr. Until Nick Saban achieved celestial status, Bryant had the best name in town and was the Crown Prince of Alabama football. He still matters, and he has let it be known Mal Moore will not be pushed out.
University of Alabama Athletic Director Mal Moore was at the helm during Mike DuBose's tenure, the Albert Means NCAA scandal, the hiring and bizarre resignation of Dennis Franchione, the Mike Price/strip club escapades and the badly bungled hiring and mismanagement of Mike Shula. And those are just football issues.The second question is not so simple. Is there really upside in continuing to do a job in which you have never really been comfortable?
Moore was never supposed to be the athletic director at Alabama. The former Tide quarterback turned top Bear Bryant offensive assistant was supposed to be the head football coach.
Moore thought he had the job, too, when Bryant stepped down in December of 1982. However, Ray Perkins was hired and the first person he fired was Moore.
Moore returned to Alabama seven years later after working at Notre Dame and in the NFL for a last hurrah under Gene Stallings. Eventually, he moved into administration and incredibly, was passed over for AD in favor of Bob Bockrath in 1996 (following another nasty brush with the NCAA).
Finally, after Bockrath crashed and burned in 1999, Moore was brought in and has overseen the fall of Mike DuBose, the Albert Means NCAA scandal, the hiring and bizarre resignation of Dennis Franchione, the Mike Price/strip club escapades and the badly bungled hiring and mismanagement of Mike Shula. And these are just football issues.
It appeared Moore was done on a cold December day in 2006 when Rich Rodriquez shocked Alabama officials by turning down an offer. However, Moore's standing among the faithful quickly rose like the Phoenix from the ashes three weeks later when he brought home Saban from South Florida.
It was the final cherry on Moore's career. The man often referred to as "Malfunction" could do no wrong. Three months later, Moore was honored when the school dedicated the Mal M. Moore Athletic Facility.
Instead of being given a ceremonial role and quietly heading off to the wilderness, Moore remained as athletic director (with a new contract and raise to$425,000 annually), doing good work as a fund-raiser and being a beloved figure in Alabama folklore.
With another blood red circle on his resume, even longtime Alabama fans are wondering if Moore's time is up. Certainly, Alabama can ill afford more problems with the NCAA. As cataclysmic as it would be, can you imagine how much worse it would be if Moore was still the athletic director?
This November, Moore will celebrate his 10th anniversary as Alabama's athletic director. His work in fund-raising and capital improvement to facilities, such as Bryant-Denny Stadium, is exemplary. On Dec. 19, Moore will celebrate his 70th birthday.
If you're Mal Moore, wouldn't that seem like the right time to exit with your back straight and your head held high? Contact Paul Finebaum at finebaumnet@yahoo.com His column appears Tuesdays in the Press-Register.)
Monday, June 15, 2009
Is it No MOORE for Alabama
In his Tuesday column, the always provocative Paul Finebaum will state whether it's time for University of Alabama Athletic Director :Mal Moore should exit the scene in the wake of the textbook scandal that led to NCAA sanctions last week. Longtime Alabama fans are wondering if Moore's time is up. Read Finebaum's complete column in Tuesday's (6/16/09)Press-Register.
Alabama announces Savage as New Broadcaster
Maybe this isn't the most surprising move ever. We knew Alabama was looking for a new radio color analyst when it became clear Ken Stabler had no intention of returning to the spotlight.
When we learned that Phil Savage would be given a trial run during A-Day, he quickly became the leader in the clubhouse. Now, it's official!
Savage...the former Cleveland Brown General Manager, former Crimson Tide graduate assistant, and current friend of Nick Saban -- is the new radio color analyst for the Crimson Tide Sports Network.
When we learned that Phil Savage would be given a trial run during A-Day, he quickly became the leader in the clubhouse. Now, it's official!
Savage...the former Cleveland Brown General Manager, former Crimson Tide graduate assistant, and current friend of Nick Saban -- is the new radio color analyst for the Crimson Tide Sports Network.
Auburn Rocks the SEC in Revenue
The economy may rattle season ticket sales a bit this time around, but Auburn generated the 6th-highest revenue in college football during the last reporting session. (according to Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal)according to the Birmingham Business Journal on Monday.
Auburn generated $59.67 million in football for 2007-08, the highest in the state. Overall, Auburn was ranked 7th Nationally in overall sports revenue with $89.31 million. The 2008-09 athletic year has not been tabulated, a period in which Auburn had only 7 home games as opposed to 8 in 2007 with 8 this coming season. Still, there is a lot of TV money to go around.
(Texas led the nation in football and overall sports revenue.)
Auburn generated $59.67 million in football for 2007-08, the highest in the state. Overall, Auburn was ranked 7th Nationally in overall sports revenue with $89.31 million. The 2008-09 athletic year has not been tabulated, a period in which Auburn had only 7 home games as opposed to 8 in 2007 with 8 this coming season. Still, there is a lot of TV money to go around.
(Texas led the nation in football and overall sports revenue.)
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Game Cock center named to the Rimington Trophy List
A shout out to: University of South Carolina senior center Garrett Anderson is one of 44 players named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List. The Rimington Trophy annual honors the nation's top offensive center.
Anderson, a 6-4, 307-pounder from Irmo, S.C., has played in 35 of 38 games over the past three seasons, making 21 starts. He started all 13 games at center for the Gamecocks in 2008.
While more than a dozen All-America football teams are selected annually, the Rimington Trophy committee uses four prestigious teams to determine a winner:
* American Football Coaches Association
* Walter Camp Foundation
* Sporting News
* Football Writers Association of America
The winner of the 10-year old trophy will be honored at Rimington Trophy Presentation banquet at the Rococo Theater in Lincoln, Neb. on January 16, 2009.
Game Cocks to Kick Off the SEC Season
The South Carolina Game Cocks are the SEC team to start the 2009 SEC season. Their game will be televised on ESPN, the TBA, on September 3 at N.C.State. My guess would be that the game will be on at 8:o5 pm. My prediction,SC 21 vs NC State 10,you guessed it the SEC ROCKS!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Gators put 5 members on 2009 1ST Team All-American
Five team members of the Gators have made the 2009 pre-season 1st team All American team. A total of 16 positions on all the All-American and SEC teams was accomplished by the Gators. The following are those of the 1st Team All-American: Senior quarterback Tim Tebow (Jacksonville, Fla.) was named first-team All-American and first-team All-SEC by the publication. Junior defensive end Carlos Dunlap (North Charleston, S.C.), junior cornerback Joe Haden (Ft. Washington, Md.) and senior linebacker Brandon Spikes (Shelby, N.C.) were also selected as preseason first-team All-Americans and All-SEC players.
Senior return specialist Brandon James (St. Augustine, Fla.) was selected as the preseason All-American first-team kick returner
Senior return specialist Brandon James (St. Augustine, Fla.) was selected as the preseason All-American first-team kick returner
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
SEC FOOTBALL ONLINE going Mobile
Just a quick update, we have now a mobile site so that you can keep up with the future stats and scores on the go this coming season. Store this address in your contacts, SECFOOTBALLONLINE.UBIK.NET you are going to need it for all the action from the SEC. WE all know, the SEC...ROCKS!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
New 2009 Official VOLS T-Shirt
Tennessee's official 2009 football T-shirt goes on sale next week after fans picked their choice.
The orange shirt features the Power T on the back. Inside the T are the images of Lane Kiffin, Smokey, cheering fans and the checkerboard end zone. The white lettering reads "IT'S TIME" and "UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOOTBALL 2009."
UT is encouraging fans to buy the shirt and wear it to the Season-Opener Sept. 5 against Western Kentucky.
The shirt sells for $14.99 and will be available at The UT Bookstore, Alumni Hall, Sports Seasons, McMillin's and Mast General Store as well as online at www.volmall.com
The orange shirt features the Power T on the back. Inside the T are the images of Lane Kiffin, Smokey, cheering fans and the checkerboard end zone. The white lettering reads "IT'S TIME" and "UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOOTBALL 2009."
UT is encouraging fans to buy the shirt and wear it to the Season-Opener Sept. 5 against Western Kentucky.
The shirt sells for $14.99 and will be available at The UT Bookstore, Alumni Hall, Sports Seasons, McMillin's and Mast General Store as well as online at www.volmall.com
Tennessee Sports Nation Results...Best and Memorable game
The percentage went to the 1998 Tennessee over Florida (20 vs 17) game as the most memorable. Could it not have been also the best in state history? The game that won the percentage for this honor was that of the 2001 Tennessee win over Florida(for the record in the Swamp)was indeed awesome. Although,don't forget,the 1998 game did lead the way to a National Championship! My favorite Vols-Gators game is the 1990 game. Both teams were ranked in the top 10 when the Gators came to Neyland stadium. The Vols were up 7-3 at halftime. Then, ROCK the SEC, Dale Carter runs the second half kick-off back for a TD! That was the final nail on the coffin...the Vols went on to beat the Gators 45-3 that night. Spurrier,speechless,visorless,was totally helpless in stopping the Vols! The SEC ROCKS!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
SEC Coaches that led two teams
Houston Nutt has joined a special group of SEC football coaches that have led two schools and won at least 60 career games and a winning percentage over 600.
Topping this list is the legend himself in all of college football, not just the SEC, Paul "Bear" Bryant. Bryant began his coaching career at Kentucky, where he led the Wildcats to 60 wins in his eight years on the sideline.
Five years after he left UK, Bryant return to his alma mater, Alabama and it was there he made his impression 232 wins.
Bryant, wasn't the first SEC coach to change conference addresses.
Mike Donahue who was on the Plains from 1904-06 and 1908-22. From there he continued as he led LSU through the 1927 season.
His teams were known for their defensive prowess. Of the 139 games in which he led Auburn, 99 times his team won,77 were won by blanking the opposition.
Nick Saban returned to the conference this past season, winning 7 of 13 games at Alabama, but has just 37 SEC wins.
The coaches, listed by composite wins:
(292) Paul "Bear" Bryant
Kentucky (1946-53), 60-23-5
Alabama (1958-82), 232-36-9
(137) Steve Spurrierstill coaching
Florida (1990-2001), 122-27-1
South Carolina (2005-07), 15-10
(122) Mike Donahue
Auburn (1904-06, 08-22), 99-35-5
LSU (1923-27), 23-19-3
105 Tommy Tubervillestill coaching
Ole Miss (1995-98), 25-20-0
Auburn (1999-2007), 80-33-0
104 Doug Dickey
Tennessee (1964-69), 46-15-4
Florida (1970-78), 58-42-2
98 Harry Mehre
Georgia (1928-37), 59-34-6
Ole Miss (1938-45), 39-26-1
75 Houston Nuttstill coaching
Arkansas, 1998-2007, 75-48-0
Ole Miss, 2008 TBD
Topping this list is the legend himself in all of college football, not just the SEC, Paul "Bear" Bryant. Bryant began his coaching career at Kentucky, where he led the Wildcats to 60 wins in his eight years on the sideline.
Five years after he left UK, Bryant return to his alma mater, Alabama and it was there he made his impression 232 wins.
Bryant, wasn't the first SEC coach to change conference addresses.
Mike Donahue who was on the Plains from 1904-06 and 1908-22. From there he continued as he led LSU through the 1927 season.
His teams were known for their defensive prowess. Of the 139 games in which he led Auburn, 99 times his team won,77 were won by blanking the opposition.
Nick Saban returned to the conference this past season, winning 7 of 13 games at Alabama, but has just 37 SEC wins.
The coaches, listed by composite wins:
(292) Paul "Bear" Bryant
Kentucky (1946-53), 60-23-5
Alabama (1958-82), 232-36-9
(137) Steve Spurrierstill coaching
Florida (1990-2001), 122-27-1
South Carolina (2005-07), 15-10
(122) Mike Donahue
Auburn (1904-06, 08-22), 99-35-5
LSU (1923-27), 23-19-3
105 Tommy Tubervillestill coaching
Ole Miss (1995-98), 25-20-0
Auburn (1999-2007), 80-33-0
104 Doug Dickey
Tennessee (1964-69), 46-15-4
Florida (1970-78), 58-42-2
98 Harry Mehre
Georgia (1928-37), 59-34-6
Ole Miss (1938-45), 39-26-1
75 Houston Nuttstill coaching
Arkansas, 1998-2007, 75-48-0
Ole Miss, 2008 TBD
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
SEC Spring Football Practice
Last month concluded spring football practices in the Southeastern Conference. There was a substantial increase in the attendence for the 2008 SEC football season and it truly "ROCKS". One example of that are the attendances at annual spring football games on the 12 SEC campuses this year. More than 450,000 fans attended the spring games, with an average attendance of 37,936. Last year, the SEC spring games drew a total of 373,232 or an average of 31,103 fans per game. So,y'all see the "SEC ROCKS"
ALABAMA 84,050
ARKANSAS 30,000
AUBURN 45,381 (School record)
FLORIDA 65,000 (School record)
GEORGIA 42,458
KENTUCKY 20,200
LSU 30,532
OLE MISS 28,357 (School record)
MISSISSIPPI STATE 31,606 (School record)
SOUTH CAROLINA 25,157
TENNESSEE 51,488
VANDERBILT 1,000
TOTAL 455,229 (37,936)
ALABAMA 84,050
ARKANSAS 30,000
AUBURN 45,381 (School record)
FLORIDA 65,000 (School record)
GEORGIA 42,458
KENTUCKY 20,200
LSU 30,532
OLE MISS 28,357 (School record)
MISSISSIPPI STATE 31,606 (School record)
SOUTH CAROLINA 25,157
TENNESSEE 51,488
VANDERBILT 1,000
TOTAL 455,229 (37,936)
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