The Monday Lineup: SEC Network roles for Maria Taylor announced PLUS: 11 ESPN moments from the weekend

As spring rolls across the South, so too are SEC Network staff, appearing on campuses and in communities throughout the Southeastern Conference to educate fans about the 24/7 SEC-dedicated network set to launch Aug. 14.

This past weekend, SEC Nation host Joe Tessitore and college football analyst Paul Finebaum stopped in Columbia, S.C., both in anticipation of the Gamecocks’ spring football game, and some additional SEC Network news.

(Keri Potts / ESPN)
(Keri Potts / ESPN)

Prior to Saturday’s game (televised on ESPNU), it was announced that ESPN sideline reporter Maria Taylor has joined the SEC Network as a studio host, sideline reporter and game analyst for volleyball and women’s basketball.

Taylor interviewed South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier on the field, foreshadowing her new SEC Network role come Aug. 28 when she will be on the sideline for the Gamecocks’ home opener against SEC opponent Texas A&M.

(Keri Potts / ESPN)
(Keri Potts / ESPN)

On Friday, Tessitore and SEC Network distribution partner AT&T Uverse set up outside the Russell House on South Carolina’s main campus to greet students, talk football and answer questions about the network.

(Keri Potts/ESPN)
(Keri Potts / ESPN)

On Saturday, South Carolina fans were out in full force to see their team one last time before fall.

(Keri Potts / ESPN)
(Keri Potts / ESPN)

Fans visiting the FanFest zone outside Williams-Brice Stadium had the opportunity to meet Finebaum, whose daily radio show will be simulcast on the network this fall.

(Keri Potts/ESPN)
(Keri Potts/ESPN)

1. Praise and congrats for Maria Taylor

2. Frozen Four

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Kristen Hudak contributed to this post

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