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    • SEC Traditions: What Used To Be A Phone Call

      If you’ve never been to an NFL draft in New York City at Radio City Music Hall, which starts a three-day run Thursday night, then put it on your sports bucket list. It’s definitely a show, “like Hollywood,” LSU football coach Les Miles said. But it wasn’t always this way, which is why I called Archie Manning, to give me perspective as he almost always does.
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      Tiffany Daniels, currently the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs at Georgia State University, has been named Associate Commissioner with the Southeastern Conference, Commissioner Mike Slive announced Friday.
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      On Tuesday, the publication Baseball America released their top 100 prospects list, a collection of the premier talent currently playing in Major League Baseball’s minor league system. The index, released at the start of spring training every year since 1990, has become widely acknowledged as the most prestigious prospect directory in the entire sport.
    • The SEC "Numbers Game": Volume 2

      And so it begins. Umpires across college baseball uttered the phrase “play ball” this weekend, signifying the start of the 2013 season. In the Southeastern Conference, 44 games were played, league teams took to the diamond for the first time this year.
    • The SEC "Numbers Game": The Beginning

      "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Whenever a new season of baseball is set to begin, I always find myself going back to find this famous quote. Uttered by Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby, it perfectly illustrates the wait a true baseball fan endures, as the cold weather of fall replaces the sunshine filled days of summer.

    SEC Media Days Photoblog: Day Two

    By: Eric SanInocencio
    Twitter: @EricSan
    SEC Digital Network

    SEC MEDIA DAYS CENTRAL

    Hoover, Ala. -- Day two is here. After a "quick" session yesterday, Wednesday is a full-day affair. Six different SEC teams will appear before the media contingent, a whirlwind that started at 8 am and will end long after the sun has set in Hoover.

    In order to properly recap all the action here at the Wynfrey, we once again turn to our trusty photoblog. Throughout the day, I'll keep adding pictures of players, coaches and random events that happen here at SEC Media Days. I'll add a time stamp so you can get an idea of how the event is progressing.

    Dan Mullen Starts It Off (8:30 am CT)

    Our first live stream was of Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen, who "kicked" off Wednesday's action. Mullen joked that he hoped being first at SEC Media Days could correspond to his Bulldogs being first in the Western Division this year.



    Tyler On TV (9:15 am CT)

    I was fortunate enough to "shadow" MSU quarterback Tyler Russell as he made his rounds here at the Wynfrey. He made a stop in one of the TV rooms early in the rotation. Here's a look at the camera angle from where they are shooting.



    Helmet Anyone? (9:40 am CT)

    Throughout the grounds of SEC Media Days, you'll see plenty of promotional tables and exhibitions from bowl games and television networks. The most interesting showcase today was the "old leather helmet", which goes to the winner of the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game. You can see the helmet trophy on display below.



    Next Up On The Mic (10:45 am)

    The main press room is what you see on ESPNU live. Here's a glimpse at what each coach sees as they look out into the crowd here in the area. Lights, camera and action as they say here at the Wynfrey.



    Hey, That's Me (12:45 pm)


    As I mentioned yesterday, the player and coaches have special posters they travel with during their rotation. It is used as a way to track them along their journey, letting media and staff know where they are. Arkansas' Knile Davis posed for a picture with his poster, which he will take home with him once his day is over.



    That's Logistics (2:55 pm)

    UPS is all about logistics. In a special promo video they were shooting here at Media Days, several SEC staff members were interviewed about the topic. In this picture, former Ole Miss standout and current SEC staffer Tre Stallings gives his explanation.



    A Tiger Son Closeup (12:45 pm)

    LSU's Eric Reid took his turn in front of the lights, shooting a remote with a news station here at the event. Reid learned the TV talent of looking into the camera despite being interview by someone off of the camera.



    Les In The Spotlight (3:25 pm)

    When Les Miles hit the main podium, he talked to a packed house of reporters and onlookers. While he spoke, this image played on the projector screen to his right in the main room.



    We All Agree (4:10 pm)

    Among the promotional tabs here at the Wynfrey, there is a large poster prominently displayed on the north end. The print is a advertisement for the "SEC on ESPN" apparel line, which touts the league's passion. I think the words listed below are something we all can agree with.