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re: So the SEC can penalize someone with no investigation, no evidence, and no right to defend
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:26 am to Celery
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:26 am to Celery
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Not just penalize. They’re trying to arrange it to where they can freely kick out ANY school of their choosing with no evidence, investigation or right to defend.
I mean, they have the right to do that if the bylaws allow, but with the precedent set that they’ll actually do it, who’s to say Alabama doesn’t mount a shadow campaign to remove Auburn so Alabama is the only SEC school in the state? Or Texas to remove Aggy?
This is one of those examples where just because you can doesn’t mean you should, and the schools on the “inside” today could find themselves capriciously on the outs tomorrow.
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Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:30 am to ibldprplgld
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This is one of those examples where just because you can doesn’t mean you should, and the schools on the “inside” today could find themselves capriciously on the outs tomorrow.
It's definitely a Pandora's box that they would be wise not to open.
But if they do then I hope it blows up in their face spectacularly. If the SEC kicks LSU out, then I will cheer for their complete implosion.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:32 am to ItTakesAThief
What people are failing to recognize is that the SEC's claim isn't against LSU for trying to field NFL players. Their complaint is about all of the background wheeling and dealing. They are claiming that the connections between LSU, the AG, and the governor are being used to limit the First Amendment rights of a private group. They don't feel that they have to prove anything. They believe it is their right as an "assembly" to determine with whom they will associate, and they are claiming that LSU's behavior is not in line with the SEC's mission. They are also claiming that the connections between athletics and political figures shows that the "institution" is no longer controlling its coaches.
LSU will not win this battle arguing no wrongdoing. Their only recourse is to claim monopolistic practices by the SEC and its members (who are on the hook as well as competitors seeking to stifle competition).
LSU will not win this battle arguing no wrongdoing. Their only recourse is to claim monopolistic practices by the SEC and its members (who are on the hook as well as competitors seeking to stifle competition).
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:33 am to Salviati
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Yes.
As the Amended Complaint notes, Section 3.1.5 of the SEC Constitution and Bylaws grants the SEC's presidents and chancellors "plenary power and authority with respect to all affairs of the Conference of any type or nature whatsoever." The bylaws explicitly state that the leaders may take these actions "in their sole discretion." There is no requirement for a separate, trial-like hearing before a vote.
Thus, the procedure to issue penalties requires only two steps: (1) the SEC Commissioner issues a notice to call a Special Meeting of the conference leaders (Special Meeting is set for September 10); (2) at least two-thirds of the conference leaders (11 out of 16) must vote in favor of the penalties.
While LSU cannot legally block or delay the vote to demand an internal "fair trial," LSU leadership could use the scheduled meeting itself to argue their case informally to the other school leaders before those leaders cast their votes. However, I'd expect that the other 15 leaders would already have their marching orders or their minds made up before appearing at the meeting. I can't imagine an informal argument by LSU would make much difference.
so antitrust collusion.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:34 am to ItTakesAThief
The SEC is not a state actor. It is a private association. LSU is not entitled to constitutional due process.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:34 am to ItTakesAThief
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So the SEC can penalize someone with no investigation, no evidence, and no right to defend
This is why God invented the court system.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:34 am to ItTakesAThief
It's the slipperiest of the slopes; punishing and possibly expulsing a charter member because they don't like LSU. Its all based on emotion and feels.
And these 'tards who are fans of other SEC teams cheering this on need to realize how appalling all of this is. Because they may one day find themselves to be the odd man out.
And these 'tards who are fans of other SEC teams cheering this on need to realize how appalling all of this is. Because they may one day find themselves to be the odd man out.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:35 am to ItTakesAThief
The SEC is not a court of law.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:37 am to Mo Jeaux
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Personally, I don’t think a court will do that.
A court in Alabama in the back pocket of the conference would definitely do that IMO.
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This is a kangaroo court and a railroad job if there ever was one.
Which is ironic considering that bitch Finebaum was on ESPN this morning blowharding about the "kangaroo court system in Louisiana." fricking idiot.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:44 am to Deadmanshand
If they kick lsu out all these protections won't matter....lsu will sue and if it needs to go to a higher court so be it. This guy wanting to be judge, jury, and executioner....a typical liberal pos. It won't fly though on appeal....guaranteed
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:47 am to Chad504boy
quote:Antitrust collusion is the claim to be asserted by the players.
so antitrust collusion.
That claim doesn't help LSU.
The SEC is an unincorporated association. It's governed by its rules. LSU agreed to the rules. The rules permit a special meeting to be called and allows 11 members to expel a member at that meeting.
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