Seattle Prep announced Tuesday of their move to the Southeastern Conference,. Also known as the SEC. The move has sparked criticism due to the lack of prestige compared to other governing bodies. Prep will transition into the conference as soon as 2025, replacing the renowned Alabama Crimson Tide. Due to the similar slogans of both schools, the world-famous “Roll Prep” will be adopted in place of the “Roll Tide”.
They plan to carry over all their prestigious athletics such as football, basketball, and lacrosse, hoping to compete against the top athletes in the SEC. However, they may not stand chance to some rising Seattle Prep superstars such as Mike Cuflin, 2-star Clemson commit Ba Mawi, and the notorious Mack “the Sack” Jerry who have been named as the football programs captains. Along with these key players, Seattle Prep has just recruited the #1 ranked Penn State transfer, who throws it on a dime, Trace McSorley who will be returning for his super Senior season.
Not only has McSorley joined the Panthers, but numerous changes have been made in the coaching staff. The most notable hire is seven-time National Championship Winner, Nick Saban, who will be the new general manager of the Seattle Prep Panthers football team, hoping to chase down his 8th title. Another significant addition has been the recruitment of Ladarius Watkins, who will be the assistant coach of the basketball team. In a recent interview, Watkins expressed his gratitude to be joining the Panthers: “Oh man, I would like to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for this amazing opportunity. I’m shell-shocked right-on for real, I can’t fathom what this means to me, my brothers and my sisters. All I can say is that God did.”
Traditions play a vital role in college sports, embodying your school and spirit. It is especially a high priority for the SEC culture such as Bevo the longhorn steer, Calling the Hogs at Arkansas, or the War Eagle at Auburn. Seattle Prep hopes to bring a handful for traditions unique to their school, such as the chanting “ROLL PREP!” during football game, and players walking out to Swag Surfin, A new stadium grant has been agreed upon and will start being constructed as soon as next month. The 75,000-seat stadium will be built in Montlake. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey spoke with the media earlier this week, expressing his excitement for the Panthers: “I can’t wait to see where this program goes. They already have the best academics in the conference, so it’s just a matter of time until they are competing athletically.”
