At every school in the SEC, the head coach is the figure most synonymous with its institution. Not even the university’s president is as well-known as its football coach. There are statues, streets, stadiums and buildings named after former coaches — some of whom never won anything of true significance — across the SEC.
All fans and schools want to win. Some schools are more dedicated to winning on the gridiron than others. Vanderbilt’s focus is academics. Kentucky’s will always be on the hardwood. Some just have it easier due to their geographical location in relation to recruiting, like Florida, Georgia and LSU. Some are at a talent disadvantage yet do everything they possibly can to win.
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In the SEC, what makes a great head coaching job? The factors we’re considering are: school and program’s prestige, the university’s dedication to football ($$), local recruiting grounds, in-state competition (e.g., Auburn and Alabama), pressure to win, fan support and draw to your university via the perception of your college town (see our SEC college town rankings at the bottom).
Here’s our SEC head coaching jobs ranking: