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Venables, Smart lead top quips from Day 1 and 2 of SEC media days

Coaches Kirby Smart and Brent Venables are drawing attention for their remarks during the early sessions of the 2026 SEC Media Days.

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The brief

The 2026 SEC Media Days kickoff event is currently underway, featuring a four-day schedule of appearances by teams and coaches. Early coverage focuses on the first two days of the event, specifically highlighting a series of quips from coaches Brent Venables and Kirby Smart.

Reporting from ESPN, On3, CBS Sports, and NOLA.com emphasizes the schedule and the initial reactions from the opening sessions. NOLA.com provided specific commentary through columnist Scott Rabalais regarding the event's opener, while On3 is tracking ongoing news and notes as the event moves into Day 3.

Attention now shifts to the remaining scheduled appearances and the news emerging from the third day of the media event.

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Quick answers

Which coaches are being highlighted for their quotes?

Brent Venables and Kirby Smart lead the top quips from the first two days.

How long is the SEC Media Days event?

According to CBS Sports, it is a four-day kickoff event.

What is the current status of the event as of July 22?

Coverage from On3 indicates that the event has reached Day 3.

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SEC Media Days Kirby Smart Brent Venables College Football

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