Kirby Smart on SEC potentially breaking away from SEC: 'I've been there'
The SEC is weighing a potential break from the NCAA, with high-profile support from the conference's longest-tenured coach.
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The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has engaged in discussions regarding a potential separation from the NCAA. Coverage from The New York Times examines various breakaway options ranging from 'nuclear' to 'mild' strategies.
Meanwhile, CBS Sports highlights Greg Sankey's role in floating the idea of a breakaway, arguing that the focus should instead remain on improving the NCAA. Future developments center on which specific breakaway option the SEC might pursue and whether the conference will prioritize NCAA reform over separation.
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Quick answers
Who supports the SEC breaking away from the NCAA?
The conference's longest-tenured coach supports the move, according to NOLA.com.
What options is the SEC considering for a breakaway?
The New York Times reports that choices range from a 'mild option' to 'going nuclear'.
What is the opposing view regarding the breakaway?
CBS Sports suggests that the focus should be on improving the NCAA rather than leaving it.
Coverage (4)
- The SEC has discussed a break from the NCAA. The conference’s longest-tenured coach supports it. NOLA.com · 19h ago
- What are the SEC’s breakaway choices? From going nuclear to the mild option The New York Times · 19h ago
- Greg Sankey keeps floating an SEC breakaway when the focus should be on improving the NCAA, not leaving it CBS Sports · 19h ago
- Kirby Smart reveals the one SEC rule he’s willing to break forever Yahoo Sports · 19h ago broke it first
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