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The '''Southeastern Conference''' ('''SEC''') is an [[American college athletic conference]] whose member institutions are located primarily in the [[Southern United States]]. The SEC participates in the [[NCAA Division I]] in various sports, including [[football]], [[basketball]], [[baseball]], and more. The conference is known for its strong athletic programs and has a rich history of success in various sports.<br />
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==History==<br />
The Southeastern Conference was established in December 1932, when 13 members of the [[Southern Conference]] left to form their own conference. The founding members were:<br />
* [[University of Alabama]]<br />
* [[University of Florida]]<br />
* [[University of Georgia]]<br />
* [[University of Kentucky]]<br />
* [[University of Mississippi]]<br />
* [[University of Tennessee]]<br />
* [[Auburn University]]<br />
* [[Louisiana State University]]<br />
* [[Mississippi State University]]<br />
* [[University of the South]]<br />
* [[Tulane University]]<br />
* [[Vanderbilt University]]<br />
* [[Georgia Institute of Technology]]<br />
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Over the years, the conference has seen several changes in membership. Notably, [[Georgia Institute of Technology]] left the SEC in 1964, and [[Tulane University]] left in 1966. The conference expanded in 1991 with the addition of the [[University of Arkansas]] and the [[University of South Carolina]].<br />
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==Member Institutions==<br />
As of the current date, the SEC consists of 14 member institutions:<br />
* [[University of Alabama]]<br />
* [[University of Arkansas]]<br />
* [[Auburn University]]<br />
* [[University of Florida]]<br />
* [[University of Georgia]]<br />
* [[University of Kentucky]]<br />
* [[Louisiana State University]]<br />
* [[University of Mississippi]]<br />
* [[Mississippi State University]]<br />
* [[University of Missouri]]<br />
* [[University of South Carolina]]<br />
* [[University of Tennessee]]<br />
* [[Texas A&M University]]<br />
* [[Vanderbilt University]]<br />
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==Sports==<br />
The SEC sponsors competition in a variety of sports, including:<br />
* [[Football]]<br />
* [[Men's Basketball]]<br />
* [[Women's Basketball]]<br />
* [[Baseball]]<br />
* [[Softball]]<br />
* [[Soccer]]<br />
* [[Track and Field]]<br />
* [[Swimming and Diving]]<br />
* [[Golf]]<br />
* [[Tennis]]<br />
* [[Gymnastics]]<br />
* [[Volleyball]]<br />
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==Achievements==<br />
The SEC is renowned for its success in various sports, particularly in [[college football]]. The conference has produced numerous [[national champions]] and [[Heisman Trophy]] winners. SEC teams have consistently performed well in [[NCAA tournaments]] and have a strong presence in [[college athletics]].<br />
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==Commissioners==<br />
The SEC has had several commissioners since its inception. The current commissioner is [[Greg Sankey]], who has held the position since 2015.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[NCAA]]<br />
* [[College football]]<br />
* [[College basketball]]<br />
* [[College baseball]]<br />
* [[Southern Conference]]<br />
* [[Big Ten Conference]]<br />
* [[Pac-12 Conference]]<br />
* [[Atlantic Coast Conference]]<br />
* [[Big 12 Conference]]<br />
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==Categories==<br />
[[Category:College athletics conferences in the United States]]<br />
[[Category:Sports in the Southern United States]]<br />
[[Category:Organizations established in 1932]]<br />
[[Category:NCAA Division I conferences]]<br />
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