SECU Staff

Chris Phillips
Founder/Owner
@CPhilly19
Founder. Entrepreneur. Creator. Formerly The Spurs Up Show. The joy is in the journey.
Founder. Entrepreneur. Creator. Formerly The Spurs Up Show. The joy is in the journey.
Josh Basil
Contributor
My name is Josh Basil with SEC Unfiltered. I am from New Albany, Mississippi and I am a few weeks away from being a graduate of the University of Mississippi. I Love sports and all things SEC, and I played junior college baseball in Mississippi.
My name is Josh Basil with SEC Unfiltered. I am from New Albany, Mississippi and I am a few weeks away from being a graduate of the University of Mississippi. I Love sports and all things SEC, and I played junior college baseball in Mississippi.
Shel Hickman
Contributor
Teacher. Coach. Writer. I’ve loved Auburn and sports my whole life and to get to write about what I love is a dream. Written for Auburn Daily and Sideline Sports Network. You can find me on a sideline. War Eagle.
Teacher. Coach. Writer. I’ve loved Auburn and sports my whole life and to get to write about what I love is a dream. Written for Auburn Daily and Sideline Sports Network. You can find me on a sideline. War Eagle.
Stacey Blackwood
Contributor
@Blackwood89
Stacey Blackwood has been covering the Alabama Crimson Tide for USA TODAY SMG for three years and is also the founder and host of Tide Talk Live on YouTube.
Stacey Blackwood has been covering the Alabama Crimson Tide for USA TODAY SMG for three years and is also the founder and host of Tide Talk Live on YouTube.
JohnBaylor Altman
Contributor
@johnbaylor_altman11
Former junior college QB at Georgia Military College. Current Junior at the University of South Carolina majoring in Broadcast/Journalism and minor in business. "Daily Gamecock" sports writer. SGTV reporter. SEC Unfiltered contributor.
Former junior college QB at Georgia Military College. Current Junior at the University of South Carolina majoring in Broadcast/Journalism and minor in business. "Daily Gamecock" sports writer. SGTV reporter. SEC Unfiltered contributor.
Tate Hammett
Contributor
@CFBHEADLINES
CFB junkie & Enthusiast. I ran a 4.65 40 one time.
CFB junkie & Enthusiast. I ran a 4.65 40 one time.
Blayne Gilmer
Content Director
@BGilmer18
Adam Paxton
Contributor
@Adam.Pax
USC graduate and sports enthusiast.
USC graduate and sports enthusiast.
James Goldsmith
Contributor
@JamesGold96
I attended South Carolina for undergraduate and Charleston for my law degree. I am an attorney working in D.C., but I love all sports, specifically football.
I attended South Carolina for undergraduate and Charleston for my law degree. I am an attorney working in D.C., but I love all sports, specifically football.
Lucas Hill
Contributor
@lucas_hill23
I'm currently the color analyst on ESPN+ for all Southeastern Louisiana University football games and a former player (got cut during fall camp last year lol), sophomore at SLU.
I'm currently the color analyst on ESPN+ for all Southeastern Louisiana University football games and a former player (got cut during fall camp last year lol), sophomore at SLU.
Dew Wright
Contributor
@AndrewW1744
Student at Charleston Southern University. I am studying Communications. Played baseball my entire life growing up. Sports are my driving force and the thing that keeps me going. Outside of school, I enjoy golfing and umpiring travel baseball tournaments down in Charleston on the weekends.
Student at Charleston Southern University. I am studying Communications. Played baseball my entire life growing up. Sports are my driving force and the thing that keeps me going. Outside of school, I enjoy golfing and umpiring travel baseball tournaments down in Charleston on the weekends.
Austin Gregory
Contributor
@austinlg103
Avid sports bettor & enthusiast of college athletics.
Avid sports bettor & enthusiast of college athletics.
Briggs Parris
Contributor
bee_p4
Played college basketball at D2 UVA-Wise and Fairmont State. Scored over 1800 points in college and played in two NCAA Tournaments. Live in Knoxville, TN. Go Vols.
Played college basketball at D2 UVA-Wise and Fairmont State. Scored over 1800 points in college and played in two NCAA Tournaments. Live in Knoxville, TN. Go Vols.
Cut Of Gentleman
Contributor
Air Force Veteran. Full-time barber/part time SECU contributor. Uniform expert.
Air Force Veteran. Full-time barber/part time SECU contributor. Uniform expert.
Eric Reece
Head of Graphics
@ReeceCreative_
University of South Carolina '23. College football enthusiast.
University of South Carolina '23. College football enthusiast.
Harrison Cordell Fant
Contributor
@Fantavious9
Played 2 years of collegiate baseball at Central Alabama as a left-handed pitcher before transferring to South Carolina where I dealt with a shoulder injury and then COVID. Played in the Coastal Plain League (2019) and back-to-back SunBelt League champion (2018, 2019). Worked for the Atlanta Braves and on the 2022 World Series Trophy Tour. Worked for ESPN in SportsCenter producing highlights for various games and events, including the 2023 World Baseball Classic and the College World Series. Covered collegiate baseball pitching content for our SportsCenter shows. Work as a part-time private baseball coach.
Played 2 years of collegiate baseball at Central Alabama as a left-handed pitcher before transferring to South Carolina where I dealt with a shoulder injury and then COVID. Played in the Coastal Plain League (2019) and back-to-back SunBelt League champion (2018, 2019). Worked for the Atlanta Braves and on the 2022 World Series Trophy Tour. Worked for ESPN in SportsCenter producing highlights for various games and events, including the 2023 World Baseball Classic and the College World Series. Covered collegiate baseball pitching content for our SportsCenter shows. Work as a part-time private baseball coach.
Dave Shumate
Contributor
@Mach10Sports
Worked in college football for 10 years and at 4 different SEC Schools. Graduated from the University of Alabama & currently CEO/Owner of Mach 10 Sports.
Worked in college football for 10 years and at 4 different SEC Schools. Graduated from the University of Alabama & currently CEO/Owner of Mach 10 Sports.