SEC Football

How a Regional League Became a National Obsession

Colby Newton

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Rowman & Littlefield
16 July 2024

American football

A fascinating look at the rise of the SEC from a regional league to today’s dominant college football conference

The story of the Southeastern Conference has humble origins. Born in a Knoxville hotel in 1932 after splitting away from another league, the SEC was built by southern gridiron pioneers who believed football could bring prominence and prestige back to the region. Early dynasties at Alabama and Tennessee, along with legendary coaches such as General Robert Neyland, Bear Bryant, and Shug Jordan, pushed the conference forward as the SEC and its member schools embarked on an 80-year journey to the top of college football.

In SEC Football: How a Regional League Became the Most Dominant Conference in College Sports, Colby Newton traces the roots of the Southeastern Conference back to the very beginning and underscores the important achievements along the way that led to the unprecedented success the league now enjoys. Featuring Heisman winners like Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, and the Mannings, and significant moments such as the integration of SEC rosters, a momentous lawsuit against the NCAA, conference expansion, and the SEC’s historic contract with CBS, this book covers it all.

The official slogan for the SEC is “It just means more.” And they are right. SEC football means more passion, more money, and more titles. From backroom deals to a captivated audience on national TV and everything in between, SEC Football is the ultimate story of how the SEC morphed from a regional league with a territorial yet fervent following into a nationwide brand that dominates the sport.

By: Colby Newton
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 159mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 445g
ISBN: 9781538186947
ISBN 10: 1538186942
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 16 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Colby Newton owned and operated collegefootballwire.com from 2001-2004 and was its editor and senior writer before he moved on to work in the college football bowl industry for the next 14 years. He also wrote for Lindy's College Football and for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City. Newton founded an analytics company in 2019, supplying data to clients that include Baylor and Virginia, as well as numerous Division II and Division III programs. Newton has appeared as a guest on over 30 sports talk radio shows nationwide. He is the author of BYU vs. Utah: A Decade of Drama.

Reviews for SEC Football: How a Regional League Became a National Obsession

Colby Newton has written a powerful history of SEC football. I was overwhelmed by the depth his research. I highly recommend the book. --Verne Lundquist, former play by play voice of the SEC on CBS and member of the sports broadcasting hall of fame