SEC needs an unbiased commissioner

[goodknight]

Looks like gators asked him to recommend folks for their open AD spot. Sankey complied and presented them a list with none other than our former ADs name on it. Thought he worked for the SEC not gators. How can he ever expect MSU admins and fans to ever believe he respects or appreciates us and does not think of MSU as a 2nd tier member. What an ***!

 

[msstate7]

If true, that's pretty bad. Probably not a good sign for om if they expecting sec office to take on the ncaa for them

 

[Shamoan]

Where u get this info? True or not, the sec is only equal in the block size of govt cheese we get. Coverage, support, officiating, game schedules, among others are biased against the little guys. That's kinda been the deal though. We accept it and hope for our chance to improve.

 

[dawgphd]

No idea if it happened or not.

BUT..... if it did, it was with Keenum's blessing.

Keenum and Sankey are tight. Real tight.

 

[MississippiHeavyMetalDog]

Isn't his daughter at student at State. If there has ever been a SEC commissioner with a State lean, Sankey has been it.

 

[dawgphd]

Isn't his daughter at student at State. If there has ever been a SEC commissioner with a State lean, Sankey has been it.

She is and he is.

Also, you can be certain he's involved in our search on some level.

The more I think about it, if Sankey (with Keenum's blessing) did give out a list with Stricklin's name on it that opens up lots of conspiracy theories for the less than secure fanbase that we are.

 

[RocketDawg]

She is and he is.

Also, you can be certain he's involved in our search on some level.

The more I think about it, if Sankey (with Keenum's blessing) did give out a list with Stricklin's name on it that opens up lots of conspiracy theories for the less than secure fanbase that we are.

Such as ... the reason he gave them Stricklin's name is that he didn't like him as our AD and wanted to get one of "his guys" in the job?

 

[patdog]

Do y'all really think Florida didn't already know exactly who Scott Stricklin is and needed a tip from Sankey to put him on their radar?

 

[stateu1]

Exactly.

 

[BulldogBlitz]

She is and he is.

Also, you can be certain he's involved in our search on some level.

The more I think about it, if Sankey (with Keenum's blessing) did give out a list with Stricklin's name on it that opens up lots of conspiracy theories for the less than secure fanbase that we are.

I bet she leaves the games early too.

 

[moou]

I understand the Commissioners thinking about input. If he did not get Kennum's blessing then pretty sh%$y. I'm sure Stankey is trying to prevent another hire of an ex tennis player like Bjorn Borg as a AD in the league.

 

[Dawgzilla]

Seriously. Jeremy Foley already knew about Stricklin, since they are both SEC ADs. I'm sure their paths crossed other times when Stricklin was working at MSU and Kentucky. I'm sure plenty of people were recommending they talk to Scott, and they didn't need Sankey pushing them in that direction.

This is a really dumb conspiracy theory.

 

[CoolDawg]

This is not really directly on point but it still a conference pet peeve of mine. Every year Alabama gets to schedule a cream puff out of conference opponent before the Auburn game. Meanwhile, with one exception a couple of years ago, we have to play Alabama and Arkansas before Ole Miss. I know that the South Alabama and U Mass games this year showed us that for this team, there is no such thing as a cream puff team. However, most years I think it would be nice to have an easy out of conference opponent late in the season.

 

[cowbell88]

Cooldawg, I have always hated the murderer's row in November, but I also do like being able to be Bowl eligible by mid October too. Sad to have to think like that, but we are MState.

 

[patdog]

To be somewhat fair about this, the SEC generally does either both teams a cream-puff game or both teams an SEC game the week before rivalry week. Traditionally, Bama and Auburn get a cream-puff, while MSU, UM, LSU, Arkansas and A&M get a conference game.

 

[MaroonBelle]

If this is true it actually confirms to me something I have been thinking. Scott didn't leave for money as we were paying him $1mill and we all know he loves State. But the experience to be gained from running a program like Florida CANNOT be gained at State. More Olympic sports, huge budget. This leads me to one thing, especially if Sankey recommended him (as I have always thought they were close friends). He is being groomed for SEC commish. This seems even more clear to me now. Name one AD in SEC with his reputation but still young. In 10 yrs when Sankey is done Scott will be there to take over and this will be a very good thing for State.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

If this is true it actually confirms to me something I have been thinking. Scott didn't leave for money as we were paying him $1mill and we all know he loves State. But the experience to be gained from running a program like Florida CANNOT be gained at State. More Olympic sports, huge budget. This leads me to one thing, especially if Sankey recommended him (as I have always thought they were close friends). He is being groomed for SEC commish. This seems even more clear to me now. Name one AD in SEC with his reputation but still young. In 10 yrs when Sankey is done Scott will be there to take over and this will be a very good thing for State.

Ding ding ding! At some point career advancement becomes less about money and more about the variety of roles you've assumed. The AD job at Florida will have more duties than the job at State ever would. It also presents him with the challenge of going into an organization that he hasn't had lifelong familiarity with. Stricklin seems to be the type who wants to do something new and grow. Having two ADs in a row move on to bigger programs is, in my view, a testament to how good the environment is at Mississippi State. If we want long term stability (read the Spurrier thread yesterday), we can always hire another LT.

 

[patdog]

He is being groomed for SEC commish.

Had a very interesting conversation Friday with someone whose name everyone would recognize. He mentioned this specifically. Not that he's being groomed to be commissioner, but that it's a very realistic career path for him with this move.

 

[Xenomorph]

Only one more decade of being dumped on, boys! Then we'll show'em who's boss...

 

[MaroonBelle]

Well, in the meantime...our new AD will have an in with Scott and Scott now is another vote (an influential one) to help us in SEC issues and also has ear of current commish. So still a win.

 

[RocketDawg]

To be somewhat fair about this, the SEC generally does either both teams a cream-puff game or both teams an SEC game the week before rivalry week. Traditionally, Bama and Auburn get a cream-puff, while MSU, UM, LSU, Arkansas and A&M get a conference game.

I suppose his point is that maybe the SEC should rotate who gets the cream puff before rivalry week. Alabama/Auburn's not the only game in town.

I remember Saban complaining about everybody getting a week off before playing them. As far as I'm concerned, all a week off does is make you rusty. Look at how we did at UMass. And it seems to be that way with us every year.

 

[RocketDawg]

Well, in the meantime...our new AD will have an in with Scott and Scott now is another vote (an influential one) to help us in SEC issues and also has ear of current commish. So still a win.

That's not necessarily true. He'll vote how the University of Florida wants him to vote. He's no longer an MSU game.

Crap, if Shug Jordan (the guy who was instrumental in banning cowbells) were to be AD at MSU, he'd be all for the darn things.

 

[TUSK.sixpack]

I suppose his point is that maybe the SEC should rotate who gets the cream puff before rivalry week. Alabama/Auburn's not the only game in town.

I remember Saban complaining about everybody getting a week off before playing them. As far as I'm concerned, all a week off does is make you rusty. Look at how we did at UMass. And it seems to be that way with us every year.

I still can't believe that schedule fell through the cracks at the REC run SEC...