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Greg Sankey has power to split the SEC out of the NCAA, per report
By Paul Harvey
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Greg Sankey has long been one of the most powerful figures in all of college athletics as the leader of the SEC. Now, he reportedly has major power to decide the future of the SEC, if he deems that a move is needed.
On Monday, Ross Dellenger with Yahoo Sports dropped a wide-ranging piece as the SEC Spring Meetings in Destin prepare to get rolling. The piece tackles a number of topics, including the ever-changing landscape and the push by the SEC and the Big Ten to grab more control of the College Football Playoff.
In that piece, Dellenger added an interesting report on something that occurred in March without exposure. According to Dellenger, SEC presidents voted in March to grant Sankey the power to split the SEC away from the NCAA if Sankey believes that is the right move for the conference.
While there does not appear to be any current momentum toward that end or a pending decision, that move is significant in itself. For one, it shows the trust that SEC leadership has in Sankey, trust he has undoubtedly earned throughout his tenure, but it likely goes even deeper.
The last thing any school or conference wants in this era of shifting landscapes is to be left behind while another league jumps to the forefront. By granting that power to Sankey, the SEC will not have to worry about any red tape getting in the way of a quick move and decision if it is needed.
Needless to say, it adds another intriguing facet to monitor as college athletics moves forward.
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
