SEC Media Days History
With the 2015 Southeastern Conference Football Media Days set for July 13‐16, here’s a look back at the history of the event, which first began in 1985.
All‐Time Location History
[All sites in Birmingham area] 1985 ‐ Holiday Inn Medical Center 1986 ‐ 1987: Birmingham Hilton 1988 ‐ 1991: Wynfrey Hotel 1992 ‐ 2000: Medical Forum / Birmingham Sheraton Hotel 2001 ‐ Present: Hyatt Regency Birmingham ‐ Wynfrey Hotel
All‐Time Player Attendee List (1989‐2014)
1989
Alabama – Marco Battle, Willie Wyatt Auburn – Pat Ogletree, Rob Selby Florida – Richard Fain, Emmitt Smith Georgia – Bill Goldberg, Rodney Hampton Kentucky ‐ Oliver Barnett, Mike Pfeifer LSU – Karl Dunbar, Tommy Hodson Ole Miss – Shawn Cobb, John Darnell Mississippi State – Jesse Anderson, Bo Russell Tennessee – Eric Still, Preston Warren Vanderbilt – John Gromos, DeMond Winston
1990
Alabama – Gary Hollingsworth, Roger Shultz Auburn – Ed King, David Rocker Florida – Chris Bromley, Huey Richardson Georgia – John Kasay, Morris Lewis Kentucky ‐ Al Baker, Randy Holleran LSU – Mark Boutte, Harvey Williams Ole Miss – Randy Baldwin, Chris Mitchell Mississippi State – Ricky Byrd, Reggie Stewart Tennessee – Andy Kelly, Charles McRae Vanderbilt – Kevin Brothen, Corey Harris
1991
Alabama – Siran Stacy, Robert Stewart Auburn – Corey Barlow, Bob Meeks Florida – Brad Culpepper, Shane Matthews Georgia – Chuck Carswell, Greg Talley Kentucky ‐ Joey Couch, Greg Lahr LSU – Todd Kinchen, Derriel McCorvey Ole Miss – Tyrone Ashley, Phillip Kent Mississippi State – Keo Coleman, Trenell Edwards Tennessee – Dale Carter, Andy Kelly Vanderbilt – Bob Craycraft, Rod Keith
1992
Alabama – George Teague, George Wilson Arkansas – E.D. Jackson, Owen Kelly Auburn – Fred Baxter, Chris Gray Florida – Shane Matthews, Carlton Miles Georgia – Mitch Davis, Alec Millen Kentucky ‐ Brad Armstead, Doug Pelfrey LSU – Carlton Buckles, Darron Landry Ole Miss – Chad Brown, Everett Lindsay Mississippi State – Tony James, Marc Woodard South Carolina–Ernest Dixon, Ernest Dye Tennessee – Todd Kelly, Mike Stowell Vanderbilt – Clarence Sevillian, Robbie Young
1993
Alabama – Antonio Langham, Tobie Shiels Arkansas – Kirk Botkin, Darwin Ireland Auburn – Wayne Gandy, Stan White Florida – Kevin Carter, Willie Jackson Georgia – Bernard Williams, Eric Zeier Kentucky ‐ Pookie Jones, Marty Moore LSU – Kevin Mawae, Corey White Ole Miss – Marvin Courtney, Dewayne Dotson Mississippi State – Todd Jordan, Juan Long South Carolina–Rod DeBoer, Ernest Dixon Tennessee – Corey Fleming, Heath Shuler Vanderbilt – Eric Dahlberg, Shelton Quarles
1994
Alabama – Jay Barker, Sam Shade Arkansas – Dean Peevy, Vernon Wade Auburn – Frank Sanders, Chris Shelling Florida – Jack Jackson, Ellis Johnson Georgia – Travis Jones, Eric Zeier Kentucky ‐ Damon Hood, Melvin Johnson LSU – Brett Bech, Ivory Hilliard Ole Miss – Abdul Jackson, Josh Nelson Mississippi State – Brian Anderson, Walt Harris South Carolina– Brandon Bennett, Stacy Evans Tennessee – John Becksvoort, James Stewart Vanderbilt – Gerald Collins, Eric Lewis
1995
Alabama – Shannon Brown, Toderick Malone Arkansas –Steven Conley, Earl Scott Auburn – Stephen Davis, Anthony Harris Florida – Mark Campbell, Jason Odom Georgia – Randall Godrey, Brice Hunter Kentucky ‐ Barry Jones, David Snardon LSU – Gabe Northern, Sheddrick Wilson Ole Miss – Dou Innocent, Josh Nelson Mississippi State – Walt Harris, Eric Moulds South Carolina–Stanley Pritchett, Steve Taneyhill Tennessee – Scott Galyon, Bubba Miller Vanderbilt – Robert Couch, James Manley
1996
Alabama – John Causey, Kevin Jackson Arkansas – Oscar Malone, Mark Smith Auburn – Willie Gosha, Marcellus Mostella Florida – Lawrence Wright, Danny Wuerffel Georgia – Robert Edwards, Corey Johnson Kentucky ‐ Raymond McLaurin, Kurt Supe LSU – Ben Bordelon, Denard Walker Ole Miss – Derek Jones, Kris Mangum Mississippi State – Dwayne Curry, Derrick Taite South Carolina–Duce Staley, Ben Washington Tennessee – Raymond Austin, Peyton Manning Vanderbilt – Matt Schuckman, Eric Vance
1997
Alabama – Will Friend, Michael Myers Arkansas –Geno Bell, Anthony Eubanks Auburn – Dameyune Craig, Takeo Spikes Florida – Ed Chester, Terry Jackson Georgia – Greg Bright, Hines Ward Kentucky ‐ Tim Couch, Littleton Ward LSU – Adam Perry, Chuck Wiley Ole Miss – Walker Jones, Stewart Patridge Mississippi State – Gregory Favors, Keffer McGee South Carolina–Paul Beckwith, Henry Taylor Tennessee – Leonard Little, Peyton Manning Vanderbilt – Corey Chavous, Jamie Duncan
1998
Alabama – Shaun Alexander, Fernando Bryant Arkansas –Ryan Hale, Anthony Lucas Auburn – Karsten Bailey, Charles Dorsey Florida – Terry Jackson, Jevon Kearse Georgia – Champ Bailey, Matt Stinchcomb Kentucky ‐ Kris Comstock, Willie Gary LSU – Todd McClure, Anthony McFarland Ole Miss – Rufus French, Gary Thigpen Mississippi State – James Johnson, Barrin Simpson South Carolina–Arturo Freeman, Anthony Wright Tennessee – Tee Martin, Al Wilson Vanderbilt – Clay Condrey, Fred Vinson
1999
Alabama – Shaun Alexander, Cornelius Griffin Arkansas –Kenoy Kennedy, Clint Stoerner Auburn – Jimmy Brumbaugh, Jeno James Florida – Derrick Chambers, Travis Taylor Georgia – Quincy Carter, Orantes Grant Kentucky ‐ Jeff Snedegar, Anthony White LSU – Larry Foster, Johnny Mitchell Ole Miss – Armegis Spearman, Todd Wade Mississippi State – Wayne Madkin, Kevin Sluder South Carolina–Arturo Freeman, Boo Williams Tennessee – Tee Martin, Darwin Walker Vanderbilt – Ainsley Battles, Todd Yoder
2000
Alabama – Paul Hogan, Kenny Smith Arkansas –Quenton Caver, Cedric Cobbs Auburn – Ben Leard, Rob Pate Florida – Alex Brown, Mike Pearson Georgia – Quincy Carter, Richard Seymour Kentucky ‐ Jared Lorenzen, Marlon McCree LSU – Fred Booker, Louis Williams Ole Miss – Deuce McAllister, Romaro Miller Mississippi State – Wayne Madkin, Fred Smoot South Carolina–Cecil Caldwell, Andre Offing Tennessee – Eric Westmoreland, Cedrick Wilson Vanderbilt – Elliott Carson, Jamie Winborn
2001
Alabama – Victor Ellis, Freddie Milons Arkansas –Carlos Hall, Kenny Sandlin Auburn – James Callier, Kendall Simmons Florida – Todd Johnson, Zac Zedalis Georgia – Curt McGill, Will Witherspoon Kentucky ‐ Dougie Allen, Ronnie Riley LSU – Rohan Davey, Trev Faulk Ole Miss – Terrence Metcalf, Syniker Taylor Mississippi State – Dorsett Davis, Wayne Madkin South Carolina–Sheldon Brown, Kalimba Edwards Tennessee – Will Bartholomew, John Henderson Vanderbilt – Nate Morrow, Greg Zolman
2002
Alabama – Jarret Johnson, Tyler Watts Arkansas –Jermaine Brooks, George Wilson Auburn – Lorenzo Diamond, Dontarrious Thomas Florida – Rex Grossman, Ian Scott Georgia –Boss Bailey, Jon Stinchcomb Kentucky ‐ Derek Abney, Ronnie Riley LSU – Bradie James, LaBrandon Toefield Ole Miss – Lanier Goethie, Eli Manning Mississippi State – Kevin Fant, Mario Haggan South Carolina–Rashad Faison, Andrew Pinnock Tennessee – Casey Clausen, Eddie Moore Vanderbilt – Rushen Jones, Dan Stricker
2003
Alabama – Shaud Williams, Cornelius Wortham Arkansas –Tony Bua, George Wilson Auburn – Jason Campbell, Karlos Dansby Florida – Keiwan Ratliff, Max Starks Georgia – David Pollack, Ben Watson Kentucky ‐ Derek Abney, Vincent Burns LSU – Chad Lavalais, Stephen Peterman Ole Miss – Eli Manning, Jesse Mitchell Mississippi State – Justin Jenkins, T.J. Mawhinney South Carolina–Dunta Robinson, Travelle Wharton Tennessee – Kevin Burnett, Casey Clausen Vanderbilt – Jay Cutler, Jovan Haye
2004
Alabama – Wesley Britt, Charlie Peprah Arkansas – Jeb Huckeba, Matt Jones Auburn – Junior Rosegreen, Carnell Williams Florida – Mike Degory, Travis Harris Georgia – David Greene, David Pollack Kentucky ‐ Shane Boyd, Vincent Burns LSU – Corey Webster, Ben Wilkerson Ole Miss – Marcus Johnson, Eric Oliver Mississippi State – Ronald Fields, McKinley Scott South Carolina–George Gause, John Strickland Tennessee – Kevin Burnett, Michael Munoz Vanderbilt – Jay Cutler, Jovan Haye
2005
Alabama – Brodie Croyle, Roman Harper Arkansas –Kyle Roper, Vickiel Vaughn Auburn – Marcus McNeill, Travis Williams Florida – Mike Degory, Jarvis Herring Georgia – Gerald Anderson, Max Jean‐Gilles Kentucky ‐ Muhammad Abdullah, Tommy Cook LSU – Joseph Addai, Kyle Williams Ole Miss – Michael Spurlock, Patrick Willis Mississippi State – Chris McNeil, Jerious Norwood South Carolina–Andy Boyd, Lance Laury Tennessee – Jason Allen, Rick Clausen Vanderbilt – Jay Cutler, Moses Osemwegie
2006
Alabama – Kenneth Darby, Ramzee Robinson Arkansas –Marcus Monk, Sam Olajubutu Auburn – Will Herring, Courtney Taylor Florida – Chris Leak, Marcus Thomas Georgia – Nick Jones, Quentin Moses Kentucky ‐ Keenan Burton, Wesley Woodyard LSU – Dwayne Bowe, LaRon Landry Ole Miss – Robert Lane, Patrick Willis Mississippi State – Michael Henig, Jeramie Johnson South Carolina–Fred Bennett, Mike Davis Tennessee – Justin Harrell, Arron Sears Vanderbilt – Jonathan Goff, Brian Stamper
2007
Alabama – Antoine Caldwell, Simeon Castille Arkansas –Weston Dacus, Darren McFadden Auburn – Brandon Cox, Quentin Groves Florida – Andre Caldwell, Tony Joiner Georgia – Kelin Johnson, Fernando Velasco Kentucky ‐ Marcus McClinton, Andre Woodson LSU – Early Doucet, Glenn Dorsey Ole Miss – BenJarvus Green‐Ellis, Marcus Tillman Mississippi State – Titus Brown, Michael Henig South Carolina–Jasper Brinkley, Cory Boyd Tennessee – Eric Ainge, Jerod Mayo Vanderbilt – Earl Bennett, Jonathan Goff
2008
Alabama – Antoine Caldwell, Rashad Johnson Arkansas –Elston Forte, Jonathan Luigs Auburn – Jason Bosley, Sen’derrick Marks Florida – Tim Tebow, Phil Trautwein Georgia – Mohammed Massaquoi, Jeff Owens Kentucky ‐ Jeremy Jarmon, Dicky Lyons, Jr. LSU – Brett Helms, Tyson Jackson Ole Miss – Peria Jerry, Michael Oher Mississippi State – Wesley Carroll, Jamar Chaney South Carolina–Jasper Brinkley, Kenny McKinley Tennessee – Robert Ayers, Arian Foster Vanderbilt – Reshard Langford, George Smith
2009
Alabama – Mike Johnson, Rolando McClain Arkansas –Malcolm Sheppard, D.J. Williams Auburn – Antonio Coleman, Tommy Trott Florida – Brandon Spikes, Tim Tebow Georgia – Joe Cox, Jeff Owens Kentucky ‐ Zipp Duncan, Trevard Lindley LSU – Ciron Black, Jacob Cutrera Ole Miss – Kendrick Lewis, Jevan Snead Mississippi State – Derek Sherrod, K.J. Wright South Carolina–Moe Brown, Eric Norwood Tennessee – Eric Berry, Montario Hardesty Vanderbilt – Myron Lewis, Bradley Vierling
2010
Alabama – Don’t’a Hightower, Mark Ingram, Greg McElroy Arkansas –Jake Bequette, Ryan Mallett, D.J. Williams Auburn – Josh Bynes, Aairon Savage, Lee Ziemba Florida – Ahmad Black, Mike Pouncey, Justin Trattou Georgia – Drew Butler, Shaun Chapas, A.J. Green Kentucky ‐ Randall Cobb, DeQuin Evans, Derrick Locke LSU – Jordan Jefferson, Patrick Peterson, Kelvin Sheppard Ole Miss – Kentrell Lockett, Jerrell Powe, Bradley Sowell Mississippi State – Charles Mitchell, Chris Relf, Quentin Saulsberry South Carolina–Patrick DiMarco, Cliff Matthews, Shaq Wilson Tennessee – Nick Reveiz, Luke Stocker, Chris Walker Vanderbilt – Chris Marve, Warren Norman, John Stokes
2011
Alabama – Mark Barron, Dont’a Hightower, Trent Richardson Arkansas –Knile Davis, Jarius Wright, Tenarius Wright Auburn – Emory Blake, Nosa Equae, Phillip Lutzinkirchen Florida – John Brantley, William Green, Deonte THompson Georgia – Brandon Boykin, Ben Jones, Aaron Murray Kentucky ‐ Stuart Hines, Morgan Newton, Danny Trevathan LSU – Ryan Baker, Jordan Jefferson, Russell Shepard Ole Miss – Brandon Bolden, Kentrell Lockett, Bradley Sowell Mississippi State – Vick Ballard, Fletcher Cox, Chris Relf South Carolina–Alshon Jeffery, Marcus Lattimore, Travian Robertson Tennessee – Malik Jackson, Tauren Poole, Dallas Thomas Vanderbilt – Casey Hayward, Chris Marve, Larry Smith
2012
Alabama – Barrett Jones, Damion Square, Michael Williams Arkansas –Knile Davis, Tyler Wilson, Tenarius Wright Auburn – Emory Blake, Corey Lemonier, Philip Lutzenkirchen Florida – Jon Bostic, Mike Gillislee, Lerentee McCray Georgia – Abry Jones, Jarvis Jones, Tavarres King Kentucky ‐ Matt Smith, Collins Ukwu, Larry Warford LSU – Odell Beckham, Jr., Zach Mettenberger, Eric Reed Ole Miss – Mike Marry, Donte Moncrief, Charles Sawyer Mississippi State – Johnthan Banks, Gabe Jackson, Tyler Russell Missouri – Elvis Fisher, E.J. Gaines, T.J. Moe South Carolina–Ace Sanders, Connor Shaw, D.J. Swearinger Tennessee – Tyler Bray, Ja’Wuan James, Herman Lathers Texas A&M – Luke Joeckel, Sean Porter, Ryan Swope Vanderbilt – Jordan Rodgers, Zac Stacy, Trey Wilson
2013
Alabama – AJ McCarron, C.J. Mosley, Anthony Steen Arkansas – Chris Smith, Kiero Small, Travis Swanson Auburn – Chris Davis, Dee Ford, Jay Prosch Florida – Jeff Driskel, Dominique Easley, Jon Halapio Georgia – Arthur Lynch, Aaron Murray, Garrison Smith Kentucky ‐ Donte Rumph, Raymond Sanders, Avery Williamson LSU – Jarvis Landry, Craig Loston, Zach Mettenberger Ole Miss – Donte Moncrief, Mike Marry, Bo Wallace Mississippi State – Kaleb Eulls, Benardrick McKinney, Tyler Russell Missouri – James Franklin, L’Damian Washington, Andrew Wilson South Carolina– Jadeveon Clowney, Bruce Ellington, Connor Shaw Tennessee – Antonio Richardson Ju’Wuan James, Jacques Smith Texas A&M ‐ Toney Hurd, Jr., Johnny Manziel, Jake Matthews Vanderbilt – Andre Hal, Wesley Johnson, Jordan Matthews
2014
Alabama – Landon Collins, Amari Cooper, Christion Jones Arkansas – Brey Cook, Trey Flowers, Alan Turner Auburn – Reese Dismukes, C.J. Uzomah, Gabe Wright Florida – Jeff Driskel, Dante Fowler, Vernon Hargreaves Georgia – Chris Conley, Todd Gurley, Ramik Wilson Kentucky ‐ Bud Dupree, Za’Darius Smith, Jordan Swindle LSU – La’el Collins, Terrence Magee, D.J. Welter Ole Miss – C.J. Johnson, Cody Prewitt, Bo Wallace Mississippi State – Jay Hughes, Benardrick McKinney, Dak Prescott Missouri – Evan Boehm, Markus Golden, Maty Mauk South Carolina– A.J. Cann, J.T. Surratt, Dylan Thompson Tennessee – Mack Crowder, A.J. Johnson, Curt Maggitt Texas A&M ‐ Deshazor Everett, Drew Kaser, Cedric Ogbuehi Vanderbilt – Adam Butler, Stephen Scheu, Andrew Williamson
All‐Time Coach Appearances At SEC Football Media Days Steve Spurrier, UF/SC 22 1990‐1991‐1992‐1993‐1994‐1995‐1996‐1997‐1998‐1999‐2000‐2001‐2005‐2006‐ 2007‐2008‐2009‐2010‐2011‐2012‐2013‐2014 Phillip Fulmer, UT 15** 1993‐1994‐1995‐1996‐1997‐1998‐1999‐2000‐2001‐2002‐2003‐2005‐2006‐2007 2008 Houston Nutt, AR/UM 14 1998‐1999‐2000‐2001‐2002‐2003‐2004‐2005‐2006‐2007‐2008‐2009‐2010‐2011 Mark Richt, UG 14 2001‐2002‐2003‐2004‐2005‐2006‐2007‐2008‐2009‐2010‐2011‐2012‐2013‐2014 Tommy Tuberville, UM/AU 14 1995‐1996‐1997‐1998‐1999‐2000‐2001‐2002‐2003‐2004‐2005‐2006‐2007‐2008 Nick Saban, LS/UA 13 2000‐2001‐2002‐2003‐2004‐2007‐2008‐2009‐2010‐2011‐2012‐2013‐2014
Jackie Sherrill, MS 13 1991‐1992‐1993‐1994‐1995‐1996‐1997‐1998‐1999‐2000‐2001‐2002‐2003 Bill Curry, UA/UK 10 1987‐1988‐1989‐1990‐1991‐1992‐1993‐1994‐1995‐1996 Les Miles, LS 10 2005‐2006‐2007‐2008‐2009‐2010‐2011‐2012‐2013‐2014 Billy Brewer, UM 9 1985‐1986‐1987‐1988‐1989‐1990‐1991‐1992‐1993 Gerry DiNardo, VU/LS 9 1991‐1992‐1993‐1994‐1995‐1996‐1997‐1998‐1999 Pat Dye, AU 8 1985‐1986‐1987‐1988‐1989‐1990‐1991‐1992 Bobby Johnson, VU 8 2002‐2003‐2004‐2005‐2006‐2007‐2008‐2009 Johnny Majors, UT 8 1985‐1986‐1987‐1988‐1989‐1990‐1991‐1992 Rich Brooks, UK 7 2003‐2004‐2005‐2006‐2007‐2008‐2009 Ray Goff, UG 7 1989‐1990‐1991‐1992‐1993‐1994‐1995 Gene Stallings, UA 7 1990‐1991‐1992‐1993‐1994‐1995‐1996 Terry Bowden, AU 6 1993‐1994‐1995‐1996‐1997‐1998 David Cutcliffe, UM 6 1999‐2000‐2001‐2002‐2003‐2004 Lou Holtz, SC 6 1999‐2000‐2001‐2002‐2003‐2004 Urban Meyer, UF 6 2005‐2006‐2007‐2008‐2009‐2010 Dan Mullen, MS 6 2009‐2010‐2011‐2012‐2013‐2014 Mike Archer, LS 5 1985*‐1987‐1988‐1989‐1990 Watson Brown, VU 5 1986‐1987‐1988‐1989‐1990 Jerry Claiborne, UK 5 1985‐1986‐1987‐1988‐1989 Sylvester Croom, MS 5 2004‐2005‐2006‐2007‐2008 Jim Donnan, UG 5 1996‐1997‐1998‐1999‐2000 Rockey Felker, MS 5 1986‐1987‐1988‐1989‐1990 Danny Ford, AR 5 1993‐1994‐1995‐1996‐1997 Galen Hall, UF 5 1985‐1986‐1987‐1988‐1989 Brad Scott, SC 5 1994‐1995‐1996‐1997‐1998 Woody Widenhofer, VU 5 1997‐1998‐1999‐2000‐2001 Gene Chizik, AU 4 2009‐2010‐2011‐2012 Vince Dooley, UG 4 1985‐1986‐1987‐1988 Mike Dubose, UA 4 1997‐1998‐1999‐2000 Curley Hallman, LS 4 1991‐1992‐1993‐1994 Hal Mumme, UK 4 1997‐1998‐1999‐2000 Will Muschamp, UF 4 2011‐2012‐2013‐2014 Bobby Petrino, AR 4 2008‐2009‐2010‐2011 Mike Shula, UA 4 2003‐2004‐2005‐2006 Derek Dooley, UT 3 2010‐2011‐2012 James Franklin, VU 3 2011‐2012‐2013 Hugh Freeze, UM 3 2012‐2013‐2014 Ed Orgeron, UM 3 2005‐2006‐2007 Joker Phillips, UK 3 2010‐2011‐2012 Gary Pinkel, MU 3 2012‐2013‐2014 Kevin Sumlin, AM 3 2012‐2013‐2014 Ron Zook, UF 3 2002‐2003‐2004 Bret Bielema, AR 2 2013‐2014 Rod Dowhower, VU 2 1995‐1996 Dennis Franchione, UA 2 2001‐2002 Butch Jones, UT 2 2013‐2014 Gus Malzahn, AU 2 2013‐2014 Guy Morriss, UK 2 2001‐2002 Ray Perkins, UA 2 1985‐1986 Mark Stoops, UK 2 2013‐2014 Sparky Woods, SC 2 1992‐1993 Bill Arnsbarger, LS 1 1986 Emory Bellard, MS 1 1985 Robbie Caldwell, VU 1 2010 Jack Crowe, AR 1 1992 Joe Lee Dunn, UM 1 1994 Lane Kiffin, UT 1 2009 Derek Mason, VU 1 2014 George McIntyre, VU 1 1985 John L. Smith, AR 1 2012
Most Appearances By One Coach At A Single Institution Philip Fulmer, UT 15 Mark Richt, UG 14 Jackie Sherrill, MS 13 Steve Spurrier, UF 12
* ‐ Attended SEC Football Media Days as an assistant coach in place of head coach. ** ‐ Did not attend SEC Football Media Days in 2004.