articleThe Brief For the first time ever, the city of Tampa is hosting SEC Football Media Days, welcoming coaches, players and nearly 1,000 reporters to the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. It's a landmark week for both the city of Tampa and the world of college football. For the first time in history, Tampa is hosting SEC Media Days — the unofficial kickoff to the college football season. The arrival of SEC Media Days is a direct result of a long-standing partnership between the SEC and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission. As Tampa continues to thrive as a hub for major sports events, from the outdoor NHL Stadium Series game to early-round NCAA tournament games, hosting SEC Media Days solidifies its position as a premier sports destination.