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Throughout its rich football history, the Southeastern Conference has often featured a compelling coaching rivalry that elevated the excitement around the league.
■ Alabama’s Bear Bryant vs. Auburn’s Shug Jordan.
■ Georgia’s Vince Dooley vs. Auburn’s Pat Dye.
■ Florida’s Steve Spurrier vs. Tennessee’s Phillip Fulmer.
■ Alabama’s Nick Saban vs. Florida’s Urban Meyer.
Those elite battles spread over the last 50 years have helped cement the SEC’s reputation as the nation’s top football conference.
As significant as its gridiron history is, the SEC’s basketball history when it comes to memorable coaching matchups is non-existent.
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