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SEC is in a game of full on "chicken" today because they know otherwise their case sucks

Posted on 8/31/26 at 3:35 pm
Posted by tigerskin
Member since Nov 2004
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Posted on 8/31/26 at 3:35 pm
Thus Dellenger, Finebaum, Tom Mars etc with the full press

If they knew otherwise, they would just walk with a quiet stick.

Not saying it is worth it all with what we would be getting, but that is what they are doing.
Posted by tigerskin
Member since Nov 2004
47527 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 3:38 pm to
Looky here with the admission

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"No matter which side of this eligibility debate you’re on, I think everyone would agree that a court cannot force LSU or any university to put a football or basketball player on its roster. NCAA rules require that a team roster must be certified and submitted to the NCAA the day before the team’s first day of competition. So this may come down to an epic game of chicken next week regardless what happens in any court. (Chicken emoji)"
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Posted by KiwiHead
Auckland, NZ
Member since Jul 2014
39100 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 3:40 pm to
Does it? An organization that big does not play chicken as a Hail Mary. They play chicken with the full knowledge if they become leg and breast quarters an individual school has to be pressed back together just so they can be considered nuggets.

This is bigger than two players that signed pro contracts and now want back into college
Posted by JoyBoyNika
Member since Jun 2026
200 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 3:44 pm to
You’re omitting key information. These players felt as they had no choice to declare because their new eligibility wasn’t decided yet. So of course they decided to declare and try out, they had no other course of action until AFTER their decision was already made
Posted by tigerskin
Member since Nov 2004
47527 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 3:46 pm to
Posted by Cshaw91
Member since Mar 2019
3053 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 3:46 pm to
1000% Sankey is bluffing and he will more than likely get lockered AGAIN in court on Thursday. God I hate his arse
Posted by FreddieMac
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2010
25095 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 4:02 pm to
Haha, they are not going to try and expel LSU, but hey if they do, so be it...
Posted by BigBrod81
Houma
Member since Sep 2010
23369 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 4:08 pm to
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You’re omitting key information. 


He also failed to mention the SEC added bylaw amendments to include punishments for institutions AFTER the judge's initial TRO. Which was a blatant disregard of a court order. This will not win points with the judge by the SEC & their legal representation.
Posted by Portcityblues
Member since Jan 2017
1924 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 4:12 pm to
seems like a bluff. Sankey comes out and throws out ridiculous possible punishments for teams to see if the teams would just bow down. They did not and they added him and conference to the cases and then he backed off. Now throwing out that other institutions are gonna boycott or you will get kicked out blah, blah, blah is a bluff scare tactic to try and get you to back down without going forward in court.
Posted by Bourre
Da Parish
Member since Nov 2012
24454 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 4:21 pm to
quote:

Haha, they are not going to try and expel LSU, but hey if they do, so be it...


Exactly. LSU is one of the most valuable brands in college athletics. The SEC is not going to kick out one of their cash cows
Posted by JohnnyU
Florida
Member since Nov 2006
13686 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 4:53 pm to
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Thus Dellenger, Finebaum, Tom Mars etc with the full press

If they knew otherwise, they would just walk with a quiet stick.



They're just stating an opinion. Mars has some credentials while Finebaum and Dellinger do not. Finebaum is just being his typical douche self. He was lapping up the "lane is a new man crap" in the SEC Network piece but then turned on Kiffin as soon as the opportunity arose. Finebaum is a POS.

I would guess that the judge will rule in the players favor, but it's a local judge. I don't see the SEC shrinking from this in any way. Their lawyers will make their case. Even with a favorable ruling, LSU is going to proceed cautiously. Even Lane says that they are in contact with the SEC office for guidance. LSU is not going to fall on its sword for three players.


Posted by KiwiHead
Auckland, NZ
Member since Jul 2014
39100 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 6:05 pm to
6 year ....not fine

European pro players ......not fine

Mini camp ......not fine


Sign a contract with a pro team....not fine

You declare for the NFL, CFL, UFL or the Lingerie you don't get to play college. You declare for the NBA G League, you don't play in college. Play professionally in Europe, you don't get to play in college.
Posted by Tigercowboy
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2007
5199 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 6:10 pm to
quote:

You declare for the NFL, CFL, UFL or the Lingerie you don't get to play college. You declare for the NBA G League, you don't play in college. Play professionally in Europe, you don't get to play in college.


So what about college baseball?
Posted by JoeyBiscuits
Member since Dec 2025
1011 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 6:18 pm to
The subject of his tweet not getting more attention is astounding to me.

SEC just turning a blind eye to all of the ineligible players because of TRO's and court orders, but somehow the one involving the few "NFL" players is different?

Also, these conference AD's and presidents can suck a dick. They were all vying for the same players and just didn't get them. Now all of a sudden they are screaming about integrity?
Posted by Tigerlaff
FIGHTING out of the Carencro Sonic
Member since Jan 2010
23458 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 6:37 pm to
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Looky here with the admission

No matter how long I lawyer, I'm always amazed at how terrible average reading comprehension is.
Posted by NC_Tigah
Spiced groves of ceaseless verdure
Member since Sep 2003
141851 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 6:58 pm to
quote:

Play professionally in Europe, you don't get to play in college.
Posted by rltiger
Metairie
Member since Oct 2004
2861 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 7:14 pm to
quote:

You declare for the NFL, CFL, UFL or the Lingerie you don't get to play college. You declare for the NBA G League, you don't play in college. Play professionally in Europe, you don't get to play in college.


Remember when schools were put on probation, lost scholarships, got bowl bans, and SMU got the death penalty for boosters paying players?
Remember when players had 5 years to play 4?

People sued and “rules” changed. Your thoughts on this don’t mean shite.

Posted by atxfan
Member since Jul 2004
4310 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 7:23 pm to
A lot of egos involved. Need an adult to step in and provide some direction.
Posted by KiwiHead
Auckland, NZ
Member since Jul 2014
39100 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 6:28 am to
Someone asked, specifically I gave my opinion.whether it means shite, is of no matter
Posted by im4LSU
Hattiesburg, MS
Member since Aug 2004
34826 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 6:41 am to
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6 year ....not fine European pro players ......not fine Mini camp ......not fine Sign a contract with a pro team....not fine You declare for the NFL, CFL, UFL or the Lingerie you don't get to play college. You declare for the NBA G League, you don't play in college. Play professionally in Europe, you don't get to play in college.


Cool opinion piece. Too bad it has no basis in reality.
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