Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant Award watch list features several SEC coaches

In the Southeastern Conference, considering the talent level of many programs, games often come down to coaching.

After eight weeks of play four SEC coaches have stood out among their peers in the eyes of the voters of the Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant Award.

If you aren’t familiar with the Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant Award, it’s a national coaching award given to a coach that is recognized for his contributions on and off the field.

The list will be trimmed down to 10 finalists in December and will be voted on by the National Sports Media Association.

SEC coaches on the list:

Gus Malzahn, Auburn
Dan Mullen, Florida
Ed Orgeron, LSU
Nick Saban, Alabama

National coaches on the list:

Matt Campbell, Iowa State
Paul Chryst, Wisconsin
Bill Clark, UAB
Dave Clawson, Wake Forest
Mario Cristobal, Oregon
Ryan Day, Ohio State
Eliah Drinkwitz, Appalachian State
Sonny Dykes, SMU
Luke Fickell, Cincinnati
P.J. Fleck, Minnesota
James Franklin, Penn State
Bryan Harsin, Boise State
Brian Kelly, Notre Dame
Mike Norvell, Memphis
Matt Rhule, Baylor
Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma
Dabo Swinney, Clemson
Kyle Whittingham, Utah

SDS Staff

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