
Legendary Auburn Defender Bobby Hunt Dies at 85
Bobby Hunt, a standout safety from Auburn and member of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, passed away at 85, leaving a legacy that spanned the AFL and NFL.
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Bobby Hunt, a standout safety from Auburn and member of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, passed away at 85, leaving a legacy that spanned the AFL and NFL.
Sylvester Croom became the first Black head coach in SEC history at Mississippi State in 2004, a milestone that built on a playing career under Paul "Bear" Bryant and a coaching journey that spanned college and professional football.

The 2026 College Baseball Hall of Fame class will welcome two former collegiate standouts whose careers left indelible marks on the sport. Their achievements, from SEC dominance to HBCU breakthroughs, will be celebrated at a February 2027 ceremony in Overland Park, Kansas.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey outlined his reservations about expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams and reaffirmed the conference's commitment to Saturday-only games, citing tradition over potential revenue gains.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey addressed the American Football Coaches Association's (AFCA) proposal to compress the college football season, questioning its realism and emphasizing the need for data‑driven dialogue about the sport's future.