SEC Presidents Pass New Rules at Conference Meetings in Destin

RTR91 · Jun 1, 2018

https://twitter.com/abc/status/1002612021379190784

https://twitter.com/abc/status/1002612805986607104

jthomas666 · Jun 1, 2018

I guess that was easier than Sankey growing a spine.

RTR91 · Jun 1, 2018

Know Saban has a GA or analyst going through every possible SEC player to see who could make a difference.

crimsonaudio · Jun 1, 2018

RTR91 said:
Know Saban has a GA or analyst going through every possible SEC player to see who could make a difference.

Yup. Told a friend the other day that this change (assumed it was coming) will disproportionately benefit the powerhouse programs. Pretty soon people will be complaining that Saban is getting all the good, experienced players, too...

Its On A Slab · Jun 1, 2018

With so many players viewing college as a launching pad for an NFL career, and thus being less than stellar students, would there be that many potential graduate transfers available?

RTR91 · Jun 1, 2018

Its On A Slab said:
With so many players viewing college as a launching pad for an NFL career, and thus being less than stellar students, would there be that many potential graduate transfers available?

Between redshirt years and enrolling in January, yes.

Evil Crimson Dragon · Jun 1, 2018

Well, since UGA proposed it, it’s time to start mining them for transfers

I guess they think this will dilute Saban’s classes enough to slow him down.......time to tamper a little, since others can with impunity

RedWave · Jun 1, 2018

I really do think this will be a decision the other schools regret later. They are making it now because Saban doesn't want it, and think it will hurt him. But he does everything better than any of them already. Now you are going to give him the okay to poach grad transfers within the conference, and don't think he will do that better than you can too? I call this a lack of thinking things through on their end, but I suppose I am glad that some players who really do have a genuine need to place themselves in a different situation can do so without it hurting their eligibility. But, mark my words, one day Saban is going to make other schools say "We really wish we hadn't passed that rule now," or look for new ways to prevent him from doing it.

Tug Tide · Jun 1, 2018

Is this annual meeting just for football?

RTR91 · Jun 1, 2018

Tug Tide said:
Is this annual meeting just for football?

No. It's all SEC sports.

B1GTide · Jun 1, 2018

This is going to help Alabama far more than any other program in the conference.

RedWave · Jun 1, 2018

B1GTide said:
This is going to help Alabama far more than any other program in the conference.

Like most rules they make to stop him do as well.

Skeeterpop · Jun 1, 2018

SEC bottom dwellers will never have NFL talent seniors again.

dWarriors88 · Jun 1, 2018

RedWave said:
But, mark my words, one day Saban is going to make other schools say "We really wish we hadn't passed that rule now," or look for new ways to prevent him from doing it.

If they aren't already saying that. Individuals involved behind the scenes have to foresee this as a possibility. So for fun, who is going to be a good first target?

CrimsonEyeshade · Jun 1, 2018

B1GTide said:
This is going to help Alabama far more than any other program in the conference.

Not so sure of that, BIG. Kids at schools like ours who never see the field now have a direct path to other high-profile SEC programs where playing time will be easier to get. I doubt we lose any starters, but this rule makes transferring a lot smoother for our backups.

As for attracting players from other schools ... If you're a stud at, say, Tennessee or either of the Mississippi schools, do you really want to spend your last year of eligibility fighting every minute for playing time at UA?

This will be interesting to watch.

crimsonaudio · Jun 1, 2018

CrimsonEyeshade said:
Not so sure of that, BIG. Kids at schools like ours who never see the field now have a direct path to other high-profile SEC schools. I doubt we lose any starters, but this rule makes transferring a lot smoother for our backups.

Only if they've already graduated.

Also keep in mind that this rule only affects transfers to other SEC schools.

As for attracting players from other schools ... If you're a stud at, say, Tennessee or either of the Mississippi schools, do you really want to spend your last year of eligibility fighting every minute for playing time at UA?

If you wish to improve your draft chances and get a ring, then yes.

There's a reason Alabama's promotions focus on NFL drafts / earnings and rings...

Just ask Jake Coker.

CrimsonEyeshade · Jun 1, 2018

CA, I get that, and there will be times when Alabama has a need at a particular position -- hello Jake! But because of our unmatched depth -- and the pure numbers of good players we have who get relatively little playing time -- more of our reserves might be tempted to jump for a starting position in the SEC to improve their NFL odds. I don't think the reverse will be happening nearly as much because the competition at UA is just too tough.

All speculation, of course.

crimsonaudio said:
Only if they've already graduated.

Also keep in mind that this rule only affects transfers to other SEC schools.
If you wish to improve your draft chances and get a ring, then yes.
There's a reason Alabama's promotions focus on NFL drafts / earnings and rings...

Just ask Jake Coker.

RollTARDIS · Jun 1, 2018

CrimsonEyeshade said:
Not so sure of that, BIG. Kids at schools like ours who never see the field now have a direct path to other high-profile SEC schools. I doubt we lose any starters, but this rule makes transferring a lot smoother for our backups.

As for attracting players from other schools ... If you're a stud at, say, Tennessee or either of the Mississippi schools, do you really want to spend your last year of eligibility fighting every minute for playing time at UA?

This will be interesting to watch.

It also makes the path as smooth as butter for lesser programs to develop players into what is ultimately a football version of “one and done.” If you are good enough then the path is up to you: Take a few extra classes. Graduate with eligibility remaining. Go to Alabama. Play one year. Go to the NFL.

dadleyblane5 · Jun 2, 2018

RedWave said:
I really do think this will be a decision the other schools regret later. They are making it now because Saban doesn't want it, and think it will hurt him. But he does everything better than any of them already. Now you are going to give him the okay to poach grad transfers within the conference, and don't think he will do that better than you can too? I call this a lack of thinking things through on their end, but I suppose I am glad that some players who really do have a genuine need to place themselves in a different situation can do so without it hurting their eligibility. But, mark my words, one day Saban is going to make other schools say "We really wish we hadn't passed that rule now," or look for new ways to prevent him from doing it.

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ShoalCreek · Jun 2, 2018

Great to the graduate student-athletes finally get a break, good rule. Perhaps not as much emphasis at UA on taking as many hours now as in the past for kids to graduate early.

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