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Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin speaks to reporters during SEC Media Days on Thursday in Hoover, Ala. (BUTCH DILL/Associated Press)

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin speaks to reporters during SEC Media Days on Thursday in Hoover, Ala. (BUTCH DILL/Associated Press)

SEC MEDIA DAYS: 4 new head coaches face different challenges

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
HOOVER, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference’s four new head coaches inherit very different situations but sport the standard new regime optimism. Tennessee’s Josh Heupel is trying to rescue a proud program whose struggles now include an NCAA investigation into potential recruiting violations.
Former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden is carried triumphantly on the shoulders of his players after beating West Virginia, 33-21, in the Gator Bowl at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Jan. 1, 2010, in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/TNS)

Former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden is carried triumphantly on the shoulders of his players after beating West Virginia, 33-21, in the Gator Bowl at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Jan. 1, 2010, in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Hall of Famer Bobby Bowden has terminal medical condition

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden announced Wednesday he has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition.
Miami quarterback D'Eriq King answers a question during ACC Kickoff media days on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C. (NEIL REDMOND/Associated Press)

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King answers a question during ACC Kickoff media days on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C. (NEIL REDMOND/Associated Press)

ACC MEDIA DAYS: Howell, King headline ACC's wealth of returning QB talent

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina linebacker Jeremiah Gemmel wants to make every possible stop. He also knows it’s not that easy when working out against Heisman Trophy candidate Sam Howell, and he makes sure to pull aside frustrated defensive teammates to tell them so.
ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips speaks during ACC Kickoff media days on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C. (NEIL REDMOND/Associated Press)

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips speaks during ACC Kickoff media days on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C. (NEIL REDMOND/Associated Press)

ACC MEDIA DAYS: New ACC commissioner wants Notre Dame as football member

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips made it clear he wants Notre Dame to join the conference as a full-time football member after what he described as a “beautiful and beneficial relationship” during an unusual 2020 season.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts with the championship trophy after defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 105-98. (PAUL SANCYA/Associated Press)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts with the championship trophy after defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 105-98. (PAUL SANCYA/Associated Press)

NBA: Bucks' 50-year wait ends with a title behind 50 points from Giannis

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had the Larry O'Brien Trophy in one arm, the NBA Finals MVP trophy in the other and there was a cigar on the table in front of him.
Georgia quarterback JT Daniels speaks to reporters during SEC Media Days on Tuesday in Hoover, Ala. (BUTCH DILL/Associated Press)

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels speaks to reporters during SEC Media Days on Tuesday in Hoover, Ala. (BUTCH DILL/Associated Press)

SEC MEDIA DAYS: Daniels, Corral, Young make trek from California to SEC QBs

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
HOOVER, Ala. — Georgia quarterback JT Daniels has long been a believer in fellow former California prep stars Matt Corral and Bryce Young. Now all three are starting quarterbacks on the other side of the country in the Southeastern Conference.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks to reporters during SEC Media Days on Tuesday in Hoover, Ala. (BUTCH DILL/Associated Press)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks to reporters during SEC Media Days on Tuesday in Hoover, Ala. (BUTCH DILL/Associated Press)

SEC MEDIA DAYS: Alabama, Georgia among conference powers scoring in transfer portal

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
HOOVER, Ala. — Southeastern Conference front-runners Alabama and Georgia upgraded their depth and talent, adding key players when the transfer floodgates opened wide. Alabama landed inside linebacker Henry To’o To’o from Tennessee and ex-Ohio State wide receiver Jameson Williams.