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Why is This the Issue That Sankey (SEC) is Willing to Go to the Mat On?
Posted on 9/2/26 at 6:59 pm
Posted on 9/2/26 at 6:59 pm
The SEC and the CFB game itself have changed so much in the last 5 years, so why is this the issue they're willing to burn it all down for?
In light of whence we've come, this is hardly a ripple and yet they've become unhinged.
In light of whence we've come, this is hardly a ripple and yet they've become unhinged.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:00 pm to AlwysATgr
Because they thought they could draw a line in the sand and everyone would just back then on it.
It worked for a bit, but the tune is quickly changing.
It worked for a bit, but the tune is quickly changing.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:01 pm to AlwysATgr
He just hates LSU. It's that simple. 
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:03 pm to AlwysATgr
I think he jumped the gun with his threats to LSU and now he has to stand his ground.
What’s interesting is what will happen if he wins. Other teams will have to lose players as well by rule. Another question though is why didn’t he fight the Dallas judge ruling? None of this makes any sense, He’s blatantly showing favoritism and nobody cares for some reason.
What’s interesting is what will happen if he wins. Other teams will have to lose players as well by rule. Another question though is why didn’t he fight the Dallas judge ruling? None of this makes any sense, He’s blatantly showing favoritism and nobody cares for some reason.
This post was edited on 9/2/26 at 7:04 pm
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:03 pm to AlwysATgr
Why didnt he nip this in bud in January following the Bama basketball player or when the 5 for 5 rules was enacted in June?
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:04 pm to AlwysATgr
I think they’re using the publicity and discussion and “Kiffin attention” from this issue to push Congress to pass the bigger bill.
Honestly I don’t think anyone with power really gives a shite if a 22-year old with eligibility left that never played for an NFL team plays his/her final college year.
Honestly I don’t think anyone with power really gives a shite if a 22-year old with eligibility left that never played for an NFL team plays his/her final college year.
This post was edited on 9/2/26 at 7:07 pm
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:06 pm to SoggyCerealClub
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Why didnt he nip this in bud in January following the Bama basketball player or when the 5 for 5 rules was enacted in June?
Again, they drew a line in the sand they thought everyone would back them on. Similar to the Sorsby situation.
Difference is everyone takes a hard line betting on your own team, and they got that backing.
The blurred lines between professional and collegiate athletes, along with, frankly, absurd eligibility determinations, have the public opinion much more split than they anticipated.
ETA: The “sanctity” of amateurism in college football died with NIL. They’re still playing that card though, and it’s not working.
Gambling on your own team is a big no no in every sport, at every level.
This post was edited on 9/2/26 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:08 pm to AlwysATgr
2 things can be true here:
1) It's a crazy place for Sankey to draw a line given the craziness with college sports, and the fact that most SEC starters are getting paid by their schools more than their definition of an "NFL player" is making.
2) It's not a hill I think we should die on. Yes, is absolute BS considering the deal with Chambliss and the OT at Texas, but I don't think adding the guys mentioned will be what puts us over the top. They'd help, sure, but we should be about the same team regardless.
Now if there's a solid CB out there or a good OL...
1) It's a crazy place for Sankey to draw a line given the craziness with college sports, and the fact that most SEC starters are getting paid by their schools more than their definition of an "NFL player" is making.
2) It's not a hill I think we should die on. Yes, is absolute BS considering the deal with Chambliss and the OT at Texas, but I don't think adding the guys mentioned will be what puts us over the top. They'd help, sure, but we should be about the same team regardless.
Now if there's a solid CB out there or a good OL...
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:09 pm to JPLSU1981
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I think they’re using the publicity and discussion and “Kiffin attention” from this issue to push Congress to pass the bigger bill.
I agree
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:17 pm to AlwysATgr
Because they can say “allowing pro players to play” in press releases and their media mouthpieces and hope that the shock value will sway the public to their side. Hoping that people don’t dig into the absurdity of defining a 22 year old who played in two preseason games for $50,000 as a pro and a 24 year old entering college FA and getting paid $4m to play is someone “enjoying the sanctity of college sports.”
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:18 pm to AlwysATgr
The NCAA being neutered created a power vacuum. Skanky is trying to fill it but he’s quickly going to realize he doesn’t have the chest.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:23 pm to AlwysATgr
Political Theater.
Taking advantage of the share of voice because Lane Kiffin is involved and getting national attention.
If only a regional story, doubt it.
Look at the brief, sloppy and rushed.
Taking advantage of the share of voice because Lane Kiffin is involved and getting national attention.
If only a regional story, doubt it.
Look at the brief, sloppy and rushed.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:41 pm to AlwysATgr
If he's not careful, he might end up in prison.
I think he knows what the judge's verdict will be tomorrow and he's letting other people, schools, etc, give him confidence that if he threatens LSU enough, they will back down and he won't have to go to more courts.
I mean, the only law class I took at LSU was "Business Law" and remember absolutely nothing from that class. But if LSU abides by the courts and the SEC penalizes them for it, I'm pretty sure LSU will get a big pay day from the SEC.
I think he knows what the judge's verdict will be tomorrow and he's letting other people, schools, etc, give him confidence that if he threatens LSU enough, they will back down and he won't have to go to more courts.
I mean, the only law class I took at LSU was "Business Law" and remember absolutely nothing from that class. But if LSU abides by the courts and the SEC penalizes them for it, I'm pretty sure LSU will get a big pay day from the SEC.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 11:11 pm to JPLSU1981
quote:
Honestly I don’t think anyone with power really gives a shite if a 22-year old with eligibility left that never played for an NFL team plays his/her final college year.
Kinda my sentiments as well. The game has changed so much (for the worse except for OT) that of all things, this is IT?
Posted on 9/3/26 at 12:07 am to AlwysATgr
Because commissioner Finebaum wants it so.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:47 am to AlwysATgr
Because he is an idiot
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:55 am to NorCali
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Political Theater.
Taking advantage of the share of voice because Lane Kiffin is involved and getting national attention.
If only a regional story, doubt it.
Look at the brief, sloppy and rushed.
To which brief are you referring?
I have not been able to get a copy of the Brief filed by the SEC to peruse. I did read the LA AG's Brief which was obviously prepared after the filing of the of the SEC Brief (ie: prepared today on short notice) in order to attack certain points in the SEC Brief (which I gleaned from several articles).
Posted on 9/3/26 at 5:10 am to tigerfan88
quote:This is entirely it and is intentionally being left out of the bigger conversation.
the absurdity of defining a 22 year old who played in two preseason games for $50,000 as a pro and a 24 year old entering college FA and getting paid $4m to play is someone “enjoying the sanctity of college sports.”
Posted on 9/3/26 at 5:15 am to AlwysATgr
The SEC will defend its bylaws. Plain and simple. They want to self-govern in the event they split from the SEC.
Member schools have also requested Sankey to enforce this bylaw.
Member schools have also requested Sankey to enforce this bylaw.
This post was edited on 9/3/26 at 5:20 am
Posted on 9/3/26 at 6:06 am to AlwysATgr
I’ve been asking myself this as well and have to wonder what the *real* issue is. It makes no sense to threaten expulsion to a charter member of the stature of LSU over a couple of guys who unsuccessfully tried to become NFL players.
We’ve been told for years that playing college football is not a right. We’ve been told that it’s a privilege and that players should consider that with regards to their personal conduct. By extension, it isn’t a right to play college football at any specific program. Even if adding these two players to LSU’s roster would come at the expense of roster spots for two other players (it wouldn’t…LSU is below its roster limit), any displaced player could simply go play somewhere else…and likely get more playing time.
The SEC’s “fairness” argument simply doesn’t hold water.
So what’s the *real* problem here?
We’ve been told for years that playing college football is not a right. We’ve been told that it’s a privilege and that players should consider that with regards to their personal conduct. By extension, it isn’t a right to play college football at any specific program. Even if adding these two players to LSU’s roster would come at the expense of roster spots for two other players (it wouldn’t…LSU is below its roster limit), any displaced player could simply go play somewhere else…and likely get more playing time.
The SEC’s “fairness” argument simply doesn’t hold water.
So what’s the *real* problem here?
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