One of the biggest hot topics in the SEC, conference scheduling and moving forward, received some clarity Thursday. At least for the 2024 season. Alabama coach Nick Saban shared his thoughts on the matter on Friday. Here’s what you need to know: Saban’s ideas? On Friday, Saban provided commentary on the decision while at a dedication home by Habitat for Humanity through the Nick’s Kids Foundation. “I think there is good and bad in both,” said Saban. “I know there are some issues with going nine games in terms of…
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SEC approves 8-match football schedule for 2024, has yet to decide on long-term format
DESTIN, Fla. — The Securities and Exchange Commission is rummaging again on whether it will go to a nine-game schedule, and has decided it will use an eight-game format for 2024, when Oklahoma and Texas join the league, with a decision yet to come on the long-term. Divisions will be eliminated, as expected. The exact liabilities will be revealed on June 14 in a private SEC web. Commissioner Greg Sankey said the 2024 schedule will maintain traditional discounts. He hasn’t specifically confirmed that this means Texas and Texas A&M will…
Read MoreNothing, Transfer Gate, Gamble: A reminder that even the SEC’s power has its limits
DESTIN, FL – In fairness, this event is called the SEC Meetings, not the SEC Decisions. It’s okay if the main characters at this conference want to spend the week discussing things, especially as they make their way through a world of college sports that none of them expected to live in just a few years ago. However, what stood out this week – besides not being able to decide on the football schedule – is the extent of talk about things that coaches and administrators can do nothing about.…
Read MoreSecurities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Greg Sankey talks about the advantages of the 9-game football schedule format
DESTIN, Fla. — Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Greg Sankey has made particular note of his preference for coordinating the football schedule for its members. And if his schools can’t reach a consensus this week at the SEC meetings, Sankey can step in to try to push the resolution toward what he personally believes is in the best interests of the conference. What that will be — going to nine games or staying in eight — Sankey won’t say on the eve of the SEC meetings. But as he spoke…
Read MoreSankey: The SEC is discussing a “series” of ideas to address field and court safety concerns
IRVING, Texas — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Greg Sankey said Tuesday that the Securities and Exchange Commission continues to discuss a “continuum” of ideas to address safety concerns from field forays and courthouse forays. Speaking at College Football’s annual spring meetings, Sankey said the three-member working group tasked with evaluating the SEC’s current event safety policies and potential changes to them had discussed several ideas, including: no penalties, doubling of fines Fines are tripled. , the penalties quadrupled, and the loss of the game for the home team and…
Read MoreAlabama DC Pete Goulding expected to join Lane Kevin Ole Miss staff: sources
Ole Miss is expected to recruit Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Goulding for the same role on Lane Kevin’s Rebels, according to sources familiar with the move. the athlete. ESPN first reported the rental. Here’s what you need to know: The 38-year-old Goulding arrived at Alabama in 2018 from UTSA, initially as the inside linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator. He took charge of defensive play calling early in 2018 and has been the lead coordinator since 2019. At Ole Miss, Golding will join Kiffin, who was Saban’s offensive coordinator at Alabama…
Read MoreTexas Tech denies Lane Kevin’s allegations at Texas Bowl of spitting on Dimitri Moore, possibly using racial slurs
Texas Tech and linebacker coach Joey McGuire has denied allegations by Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin that Moore spat on Rebel offensive lineman Jayden Williams during an on-field brawl in the Texas Bowl Wednesday night. Additionally, both denied Kevin’s claim that Moore may have used a racial slur during the same altercation. “I cannot say strongly enough that these accusations are false,” Moore said in a statement Thursday. “It is disappointing that my final game as a student-athlete was overshadowed by the false accusations made last night. Since arriving at…
Read MoreLane Kevin says he will stay at Ole Miss, and not leave for Auburn
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin said he would stay at Ole Miss amid rumors he might accept a coaching job at Auburn. the athlete. Here’s what you need to know: Kevin said he told his players this week before Thursday night’s Egg Bowl that he’d be staying at Ole Miss. Kevin, 47, has been the head coach at Ole Miss since 2020. He was Nick Saban’s offensive coordinator at Alabama from 2014-16 until he left to coach at Florida Atlantic. Auburn is looking for a new head coach after…
Read MoreThe Pulse: A Guide to Watching Thanksgiving, Germany’s Protest and Defending Turkey
Start each morning with The Pulse in your inbox. Register here. happy thanks giving! Turkey is good, weirdo. Find a sofa Rating your football watching strength You will have obligations today. Chat with some relatives. Maybe a political argument or two. I’m late for FaceTimes? Possible. Prepare for that, sure, but most importantly, I want you to strategize when and how to be in front of the TV today. It’s just good training. Let’s say you can’t watch football all day. Prioritization is the key: 1. Can’t miss: Bills (-9.5)…
Read MoreWith the release of the first CFP rankings for 2022, what will the expanded 12-team field look like?
Although the FIFA World Cup has yet to be officially concluded, the expanded 12-team football final is expected to begin in the 2024 season. Every week for the remainder of the season, the athlete It will test the proposed format using the latest CFP’s top 25 rankings – and anticipate how it will be implemented. Here’s how the slide is distributed and positioned using the November 1 commission rankings. Note: The Orange and Cotton Bowls were previously scheduled to host the 2024-25 semifinals and Atlanta will host the National Championship…
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