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SEC’s Greg Sankey warns of conference-only rules if Congress fails on college sports

Speaking at SEC basketball media days, Sankey emphasized the need for federal help but noted the conference might take a more active role if Congress falls short.

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Oct 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • wbhm.org
UNC reportedly a top target for SEC if realignment occurs

In an interesting twist post-AFAM scandal Tar Heels are on Greg Sankey’s radar to join his conference.

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Oct 16 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
SEC’s Greg Sankey warns of conference-only rules if Congress fails on college sports

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said Wednesday the league won’t shy away from conversations about adopting its own rules to address issues in college sports if Congress fails to establish national standards. In fact, those discussions have already begun. Sankey spoke at SEC basketball media days in Birmingham, where basketball-related questions were few and far […]

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Oct 15 • 7:52 AM EDT • Sports • aldailynews.com
Georgia AG urges SEC to suspend, expel LSU if school rosters former NFL players

A state judge is set to rule Thursday on whether former NFL players can suit up for LSU as Georgia's attorney general pushes commissioner Greg Sankey to impose severe conference penalties

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Sep 2 • 6:59 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Sankey, SEC 'prepared to contest' judge's order in Louisiana

While the SEC said it will comply with an order that prohibits commissioner Greg Sankey from issuing punishment if they roster a player who returns from a pro contract, the league said, in a Sunday statement to ESPN, it will defend its rights in court.

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Aug 30 • 8:22 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Judge grants TRO against SEC, Greg Sankey over fifth-year issue
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Aug 27 • 6:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Greg Sankey outlines SEC's priorities amid changing college sports landscape

Sankey did not make any sweeping pronouncements during his 50-minute address to open SEC Media Days on Monday, but his remarks made many of his stances clear.

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Jul 20 • 12:41 PM EDT • Sports • wholehogsports.com
SEC going alone over CFP, Save College Sports Act isn't leverage, it's reality

Like it or not, SEC going it alone idea is gaining steam. League commissioner Greg Sankey made that point at the SEC Media Days.

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Jul 20 • 12:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sankey: SEC breakaway talk over college bill 'honest conversations'

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said he continues to have conversations with Congressional leaders about the Protect College Sports Act but stopped short of saying whether all their suggested changes need to be implemented for the conference to support it.

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Jul 20 • 11:03 AM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Commissioner Greg Sankey insists SEC breakaway threat is real as rules frustrations linger

Greg Sankey opened SEC football media days by talking about the Protect College Sports Act, NCAA frustrations, Playoff expansion and more.

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Jul 20 • 10:26 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
NFL, NFLPA, NBPA tell Congress they back college sports bill

The NFL, NFLPA and NBPA on Tuesday sent statements to Congress supporting the Protect College Sports Act and lauding specific provisions it includes while also encouraging further "negotiations" during the legislative process.

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Jun 16 • 5:00 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
SEC warns Protect College Sports Act will trigger more lawsuits, not fewer

A June 8 memo obtained by CBS Sports shows the conference's specific objections to the Protect College Sports Act.

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Jun 13 • 5:42 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
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Outlining concerns, SEC\'s Sankey worries Senate bill could produce more lawsuits, not fewer

One of Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey’s concerns with a recently introduced Senate bill designed to fix college sports was that it could increase the likelihood of the very type

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Jun 13 • 9:28 AM EDT • Sports • lancasteronline.com
SEC's Sankey: Idea of super league 'not consistent with truth'

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey called the notion that the conference wants to form a super league with the Big Ten "not consistent with the truth."

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Jun 5 • 6:41 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
With the Protect College Sports bill finally in hand, SEC leaders are discussing contingencies

As a bipartisan Senate bill to regulate college athletics gains traction, the SEC is already plotting its own radical roster-building workarounds

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May 27 • 10:21 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
SEC to Eliminate 'Cupcake Weekend' in 2027 Scheduling Overhaul

The Southeastern Conference is eliminating “cupcake weekend."

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May 27 • 8:25 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Sankey unconcerned by division in SEC over 24-team playoff

Greg Sankey acknowledged that the SEC will not have unanimity on the issue of a 24-team College Football Playoff, something the commissioner says "doesn't bother me."

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May 25 • 8:55 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey addresses ‘misinterpretation’ amid struggles in college sports

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey talked with the media in Nashville on Saturday, addressing the ‘misinterpretation’ regarding the SEC breaking away.

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Mar 14 • 8:29 PM EDT • Sports • al.com
SEC's Sankey backs NCAA in affidavit vs. Bediako

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey filed an affidavit on Thursday emphatically arguing that not upholding NCAA eligibility rules "fuels disruption" on the college sports landscape.

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Feb 5 • 7:00 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
SEC commissioner warns Bediako case threatens college sports ahead of Friday hearing

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey warned that allowing former professional athletes to return to college competition would threaten the foundation of college sports, as a judge prepares to hear arguments Friday in the NCAA eligibility case involving Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako.

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Feb 5 • 6:33 PM EST • Sports • wvtm13.com
Adapt or Die: Systemic issues in College Sports demand fundamental restructuring

There are real, systemic issues in college sports that must be addressed over the next three to five years.

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Jan 19 • 11:20 AM EST • Sports • on3.com