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.
Jesse Simmons
Contributor
@ItsJesseSimmons
Matthew Jacobs
Contributor
@mindful_legacy
Author/Writer/Editor/Journalist for several major sports outlets. Matthew has professionally covered the Auburn Tigers, the Atlanta Braves, The Memphis Grizzlies, and the Tennessee Titans. He is the previous host of the Zen Shark Blog and Podcast, author of Needs No Translation, Co-Author of Legacy of the Samurai, and previous EIC/ current staff writer at The Mindful Word.
Author/Writer/Editor/Journalist for several major sports outlets. Matthew has professionally covered the Auburn Tigers, the Atlanta Braves, The Memphis Grizzlies, and the Tennessee Titans. He is the previous host of the Zen Shark Blog and Podcast, author of Needs No Translation, Co-Author of Legacy of the Samurai, and previous EIC/ current staff writer at The Mindful Word.
Mayhem Matthew
Contributor
@mayhemmatthew
Mayhem Matthew is a passionate content writer hailing from Augusta, Georgia. At 25 years old, he has dedicated himself to the world of college football, aiming to captivate fans with his unique insights and engaging content. As a writer for SEC Unfiltered, Mayhem Matthew combines his love for the sport with a desire to make a lasting impact on the college football community. Through his articles and analysis, he strives to keep fans informed, entertained, and excited about the game they love.
Mayhem Matthew is a passionate content writer hailing from Augusta, Georgia. At 25 years old, he has dedicated himself to the world of college football, aiming to captivate fans with his unique insights and engaging content. As a writer for SEC Unfiltered, Mayhem Matthew combines his love for the sport with a desire to make a lasting impact on the college football community. Through his articles and analysis, he strives to keep fans informed, entertained, and excited about the game they love.
Brandon Self
Contributor
@BrandonSelf
Former college football offensive lineman at the University of Wyoming (2007-2011). Received my Master’s from the University of Oklahoma. Diehard Sooners fan and avid college football fan. Live in Oklahoma with my wife and 2 boys.
Former college football offensive lineman at the University of Wyoming (2007-2011). Received my Master’s from the University of Oklahoma. Diehard Sooners fan and avid college football fan. Live in Oklahoma with my wife and 2 boys.
Zach Berman
Contributor
@zachbrettberman
Zach is a proud Mizzou alum with a deep love for all things SEC and college football as a whole. When not putting out bangin’ content for SEC Unfiltered, Zach enjoys cooking, skiing, and daydreaming about playing College Football 25. Zach currently resides in Philadelphia, PA, and can be easily spotted in the area by the numerous Missouri stickers on the back of his car.
Zach is a proud Mizzou alum with a deep love for all things SEC and college football as a whole. When not putting out bangin’ content for SEC Unfiltered, Zach enjoys cooking, skiing, and daydreaming about playing College Football 25. Zach currently resides in Philadelphia, PA, and can be easily spotted in the area by the numerous Missouri stickers on the back of his car.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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