Tim Brando criticizes Greg Sankey, SEC media for falling short in Nick Saban-Jimbo Fisher feud
By Keith Farner
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Tim Brando is one of the more outspoken members of the media when it comes to major issues, logistics and formats facing college athletics.
The FOX Sports broadcaster took another opportunity to weigh in on the fall out from the Nick Saban-Jimbo Fisher feud, and how the SEC Commissioner, Greg Sankey, and members of the SEC media have handled it.
Brando tweeted that while Saban had points, he went too far by specifically calling out Fisher and the Aggies as a whole. Fisher’s diatribe, meanwhile, while over the top, was damning, Brando wrote.
The much-anticipated drama and tension surrounding the Spring Meetings in Destin did not vent because of Saban, and Brando believes Saban missed an opportunity.
About Saban specifically, Brando finished his point by saying, “What needed to happen today in Destin didn’t. Why everybody takes themselves so seriously they’re incapable of looking in the mirror and saying, maybe I screwed up. (Alabama football) remains CFB’s needle mover, and Nick could have been self deprecating and tension would have eased.”
What needed to happen today in Destin didn’t. Why🤷♂️ everybody takes themselves so seriously they’re incapable of looking in the mirror and saying, maybe I screwed up. @AlabamaFTBL remains CFB’s needle mover, and Nick could have been self deprecating and tension would have eased.
— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) May 31, 2022
It’s disappointing IMO when grown ups that are considered Leaders can’t acknowledge (the and sorry the pun BamaFan)elephant in the room. Nick, who’s big picture points are accurate erred by calling out Jimbo & his ENTIRE team! Jimbo’s diatribe while over the top was damning. NEXT
— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) May 31, 2022
Excellent column and from distance watching @finebaum, most if not all those covering todays soap opera continue to cower before the so called 🐐 of CFB. To @GregSankey “turn the page”not good enough Sir. Nick’s NIL points have merit, but why not acknowledge them & add some meat? https://t.co/fTBsxxHCI8
— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) May 31, 2022
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
