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re: Explain to me how this should not be interpreted as LSU folding
Posted on 9/10/26 at 9:23 am to MrWalkingMan
Posted on 9/10/26 at 9:23 am to MrWalkingMan
You can interpret it any way you want. It doesn't matter. This whole thing is (mostly) over
Posted on 9/10/26 at 9:24 am to MrWalkingMan
Did you want us to break the rules? I don’t understand the question of the premise of this whole threat.
The NCAA change the rules after the draft creating this mess
A judge says yes, you are entitled to your fifth year because I think they’ve viewed it as your student athlete. You’re not a pro you’re not in the NFL because if you were in the NFL you wouldn’t be in court trying to go back to college.
Everybody made a big stink about it, and LSU said they would follow the rules
So in one way we’re not obeying the judge order, but we’re obeying the SEC’s threat to penalize a program for bringing back former NFL players which is a farce
All we’ve done is bring to light that the NCAA was late and changing their rules creating yet more complexity
The SEC wanted to keep it clean and not have anyone that’s ever put on a uniform in the NFL. That’s just a line that they said could not be crossed.
It’s sad for the players the threat to penalize LSU ultimately hurt these athletes and as I understand that they’re now going to sue the SEC for damages
So good luck with that I would say
The NCAA change the rules after the draft creating this mess
A judge says yes, you are entitled to your fifth year because I think they’ve viewed it as your student athlete. You’re not a pro you’re not in the NFL because if you were in the NFL you wouldn’t be in court trying to go back to college.
Everybody made a big stink about it, and LSU said they would follow the rules
So in one way we’re not obeying the judge order, but we’re obeying the SEC’s threat to penalize a program for bringing back former NFL players which is a farce
All we’ve done is bring to light that the NCAA was late and changing their rules creating yet more complexity
The SEC wanted to keep it clean and not have anyone that’s ever put on a uniform in the NFL. That’s just a line that they said could not be crossed.
It’s sad for the players the threat to penalize LSU ultimately hurt these athletes and as I understand that they’re now going to sue the SEC for damages
So good luck with that I would say
Posted on 9/10/26 at 9:27 am to The Eric
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Many years ago I attempted to argue with a retarded person. I quickly realize that every point they were trying to make was retarded. Instead of continuing to argue with the retard, I decided to instead say “ok you’re right” and move on with my life.
Take that however you want.
So you knew my ex-wife?
Posted on 9/10/26 at 9:28 am to MrWalkingMan
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is what’s best for LSU, which is the most important thing. But unless the embarrassment brought on the league ultimately results in Sankey’s ouster, I don’t understand the position that “the SEC blinked first.”
The true results of this fiasco will be determined by which side suffers more reputational harm long term LSU or the conference. I bet that time will show that the SEC erred in handling this situation.
Posted on 9/10/26 at 9:41 am to drizztiger
I love the fact that Kiffen pushed the envelope, legally and under the SEC rules, but when he saw just how stupid and out of control Stankey was getting he pulled back and became the adult in the room. He put his team ahead of his own personal feelings, That's called maturity and it's called leadership.
Posted on 9/10/26 at 9:41 am to MrWalkingMan
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our move to comply
When did we not comply?
ETA:
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MrWalkingMan
You walked away from this thread pretty fast.
This post was edited on 9/10/26 at 9:43 am
Posted on 9/10/26 at 9:54 am to MrWalkingMan
Yeah, we folded ok who gives a frick. We always said we were seeking guidance from the SEC and respect their rules.
Posted on 9/10/26 at 9:56 am to The Eric
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Many years ago I attempted to argue with a retarded person. I quickly realize that every point they were trying to make was retarded. Instead of continuing to argue with the retard, I decided to instead say “ok you’re right” and move on with my life.
That was probably my stepson.
Posted on 9/10/26 at 10:05 am to MrWalkingMan
I can give you a simple reason to interpret this as the league blinking first: The SEC wanted to ask a federal judge to block LSU from interfering with their supposed vote to expel. LSU was never trying to stop the league from having its vote, and informed Sankey of such, basically saying "go ahead, we dare you to oust us". And then they decided to not have the vote.
People in the media are trying to pretend that the league changed its mind only after LSU locked in their final roster, but that simply isn't true. LSU had already notified the league before the game on Saturday that they would not be adding these players, even though these players had won their injunctions. LSU was trying to play nice, and the league STILL threatened. This is how you know that LSU called their bluff, and the league folded, rather than the other way around.
People in the media are trying to pretend that the league changed its mind only after LSU locked in their final roster, but that simply isn't true. LSU had already notified the league before the game on Saturday that they would not be adding these players, even though these players had won their injunctions. LSU was trying to play nice, and the league STILL threatened. This is how you know that LSU called their bluff, and the league folded, rather than the other way around.
This post was edited on 9/10/26 at 10:06 am
Posted on 9/10/26 at 10:15 am to MrWalkingMan
Bending the knee? They've said from the start they will do whatever the SEC asks them to do. They want to be in the SEC and want to follow the rules. They also were just waiting to see what happened with this federal case as that would potentially impact the details players eligibility. So just make rules for everyone and enforce them equitably.
Posted on 9/10/26 at 10:19 am to MrWalkingMan
Do you consider it folding everytime a team runs a play without putting 12 men on the field? If following the rules is folding in your view, then think of it that way. Not sure why it matters.
Posted on 9/10/26 at 10:30 am to MrWalkingMan
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folding
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bending the knee?
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blinked
What a fig
Posted on 9/10/26 at 10:43 am to MrWalkingMan
LSU bluffed and folded its hand. However, LSU did not bend any knee. LSU was warned that its bluff could have disastrous implications for LSU and it ultimately complied with the warning and broke no rules. So, unless following the rules is "bending the knee", you are simply wrong on this one.
Posted on 9/10/26 at 10:50 am to MrWalkingMan
The SEC threatened expulsion for LSU. The LSU President called their bluff and basically said, “knock yourself out, have your little vote”. Then the SEC called off the meeting. Sounds like the SEC caved.
Posted on 9/10/26 at 10:51 am to MrWalkingMan
The last chapter has not yet been written ..I expect lawsuits with the SEC named as defendant along with a number of others named as co-defendents.
Posted on 9/10/26 at 10:53 am to drizztiger
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bending the knee
This phrase is way overused.
SFP should be put back in timeout just for using it about 500 times since Tuesday night.
Posted on 9/10/26 at 11:00 am to nvasil1
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SFP should be put back in timeout just for using it about 500 times since Tuesday night.
Actually, I think I get along with SFP decently well - we play a lot of FF together - but yeah, I noticed that.
I didn't comment, but I was thinking damn man, find a new phrase - or better yet, take a break for a minute.
Posted on 9/10/26 at 11:00 am to MrWalkingMan
No need to let your emotions overcomplicate things.
Strategy first. Keep your eye on winning in the end. Take the hits as they come, but keep marching to the target.
LSU is about winning. We can’t win if we aren’t in the game.
Strategy first. Keep your eye on winning in the end. Take the hits as they come, but keep marching to the target.
LSU is about winning. We can’t win if we aren’t in the game.
Posted on 9/10/26 at 11:12 am to Wayne Campbell
I agree. Did we “bend the knee” by allowing the media to give a half a natty to usc in 2003? No, because under the rules at the time, we won the natty that year. Period. We followed the rules.
Posted on 9/10/26 at 11:22 am to MrWalkingMan
LSU didn't fold, they followed the rules.
When the court ruled the players could play, LSU assumed the SEC/NCAA would allow it as they have allowed other court rulings allowing "ineligible" players to play. Instead, the SEC created new penalties/consequences pertaining to this issue, then went after LSU/Kiffin.
LSU never intended on breaking rules and they didn't.
The SEC handled this in a ridiculous manner. Now, they will be spending money and time fighting whatever lawsuits these players file against them.
When the court ruled the players could play, LSU assumed the SEC/NCAA would allow it as they have allowed other court rulings allowing "ineligible" players to play. Instead, the SEC created new penalties/consequences pertaining to this issue, then went after LSU/Kiffin.
LSU never intended on breaking rules and they didn't.
The SEC handled this in a ridiculous manner. Now, they will be spending money and time fighting whatever lawsuits these players file against them.
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