SEC Media Days are later this summer, and Ole Miss begins checking out the calendar for the most anticipated season in program history. One of his events to coincide with Media Day is the release of Colby Newton’s book SEC Football: How a Regional League Became a National Obsession.
The story of how this Utah native and big college football fan became a fan of the Southeastern Conference after participating in “The Flagship” presented by College Corner. and how the SEC became the power it is today.
Newton traces its roots back to its beginnings and highlights key accomplishments along the way that have led to the unprecedented success the league currently enjoys. The book features Heisman winners such as Herschel Walker and Bo Jackson, iconic coaches such as Steve Spurrier and Nick Saban, and his consolidation of SEC rosters, significant lawsuits against the NCAA, conference expansion, and the SEC and CBS Important moments such as historic contracts are highlighted. We cover everything.
Ole Miss University quarterback Jackson Dart and former NFL quarterback Eli Manning.Required Credit: Ole Miss University Athletics
Colby Newton is also very close to University of Mississippi quarterback Jackson Dart.
He talks about the prospect from Draper, Utah, his outlook for the 2024 season, and what the first line of college football has done for the Rebels and SEC. The SEC’s official slogan is “It Means More.” And Newton says he’s right. Hear him talk about Nick Saban’s introduction to the conference, the importance of Johnny Vought, Archie Manning’s accomplishments, and this year’s team.
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