Some say SEC Media Days isn’t what it used to be, but there’s still some excitement if you know where to look.
Gone are the days of former coaches Steve Spurrier and Les Miles dazzling the media with wisecracks, and players spend the weeks leading into the annual meeting being coached by university officials on what not to say when the bright lights come on.
In their place are some less-than-obvious characters who made the four-day event in Atlanta worth its while.
As part of our service for football fans who are thirsty for something to talk about in July, we waded through hours of coach-speak and non-answers to deliver the moments you’ll want to remember: