SEC aims for dominance in all sports, not just football

The SEC, known for its strong college football teams, is aiming to dominate all college sports. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has expressed his ambition for the conference to be great in every sport. Sankey highlighted the success of SEC teams in various sports, including gymnastics, baseball, and softball. He noted that the SEC currently has 14 teams entering the men’s NCAA basketball tournament. He emphasized the league's goal of being "an everything league" and mentioned that at a recent point, SEC teams held the number one ranking in many sports. This push for broader dominance comes at a time when college athletics are changing significantly with the introduction of the transfer portal and name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. Sankey's comments reflect a desire not just to maintain the SEC's current status but to continue expanding and improving. With the SEC competing with other major conferences like the Big Ten, Sankey's plan seems aggressive. He believes the conference will continue to attract top talent from smaller conferences, aiming to strengthen its position in the college sports landscape.