Author: Mitch Lucas

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (foreground) scrambles against Baylor. Ewers and the Longhorns will compete for the first time in the Southeastern Conference this season, and actually visit defending national champion Michigan the second week of the season. (Photo by DENNIS JACOBS - THE FOOTBALL BEAT)
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A refresher: the initial AFCA Coaches Poll

With the release of the Associated Press poll on Monday, we thought you might like a refresher on the coaches poll. You know – since it feels like it’s been months since it’s been out. The top five in both

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FOX Sports reporter Pam Oliver speaks with Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin after a game. Now, the league is requiring its head coaches to speak to sideline media (presumably the network covering the game) either during the first half or the second half each week, beginning this season. (Photo courtesy of THE DENVER POST)
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NFL will require coaches to do in-game interviews

“John, you’ve just dropped your second tray of glasses and plates tonight – beer, Coca-Cola and food scraps are everywhere, and I’m sure you’re embarrassed. How are you feeling right now?” <Microphone goes into John’s face, as the waiter struggles

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Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey (above) introduced every football coach, including Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, prior to their opening remarks at SEC Media Days at The Omni in Dallas recently. We at The Football Beat so enjoyed covering the event that we decided you guys might like to see a photo gallery, and provide more details. So, here it is. (Photos largely by VIRGINIA HAGLER-LUCAS - THE FOOTBALL BEAT)
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SEC MEDIA DAYS IN PICTURES

A look back at SEC Media Days at The Omni Hotel in Dallas, July 15-18, mostly through the lens of TFB photographer Virgina Hagler-Lucas (with a few photos by Mitch Lucas thrown in for good measure). Enjoy.

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University of Texas coach Steve Sarkisian spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon at The Omni in Dallas, as a part of SEC Media Days. The Longhorns and Oklahoma both enter the SEC this season. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS - THE FOOTBALL BEAT)
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Sark: “5-7 in Austin, Texas sucks.”

DALLAS – A College Football Playoff appearance, a Big 12 Conference championship in his team’s last season in that league, and a multi-talented team coming back, not much could dampen the spirits of University of Texas head football coach Steve

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