Few names in college football transcend eras without ever stepping onto the field. Mark Womack was one of them.
And this Monday, the SEC lost one of its pillars. Mark Womack, the conference’s longtime Executive Associate Commissioner, passed away at the age of 70. His death marks the end of an era that spanned 47 years, a tenure defined by loyalty, integrity, and an unmatched understanding of what made the SEC the powerhouse it is today.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey reflected on the loss with deep emotion, calling Womack’s passing “a profound moment for everyone who loves this conference.” “Mark Womack dedicated nearly five decades of his life to the universities of the Southeastern Conference,” Sankey said. “The SEC was his passion. He played a key role in many of the league’s most p