The Dominate South

Ever since 2005, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has dominated in football. In 2005 Texas claimed the national title, in 2006 Florida, in 2007 LSU, in 2008 Florida once again, and most recently in 2009 Alabama. Given there are other schools in other parts of the country that are very good at football, but the difference is that a vast majority of southern football programs can compete at a very competitive level with one another.

Why do southern states attract such elite football player? Are they just bred in the south? It's possible. But i think that the reputation that the south upholds, especially regarding football attracts the best players from all around the country. But many players come from in state. I think that this is because southern states start involving their children in sports at a very early age and make it a very large part of their lives while growing up. Kids learn to be competitive, to work hard at something and stay in very good physical shape.

It is interesting that southern states are dominate at certain sports like football. There is such a big emphasis on sports in the south. That could be for two reasons. One, because the athletics are so good and fun to watch that most people get really into supporting their team. Or that the large emphasis on sports cause parents to start their children in sports at an early age. Or it could even be a combination of the two. Regardless, southern sports, especially football in the SEC have been very successful over the years and been recognized as the top in the nation.