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For anyone interested: Louisiana AG makes radio appearance to break down case
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:18 pm
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:18 pm
The high points are that she was named as a defendant, along with members of the LSU Board of Supervisors. Says she doesn't know of anyone that has been served yet
Doesn't know if their lawyers will be admitted by this specific court, that will be up to the judge
She says the 1A lawsuit is "garbage", the only SEC school with Constitutional rights is Vanderbilt, all others are arms of the states
This hearing is for the SEC to obtain a TRO vs Murrill and others, to prevent them from obstructing Thursday's vote. Murril says no one has tried to obstruct the vote and it would make no sense to do so because of the SEC bylaws. She believes this objection narrative may be an attempt to ensure that they litigate in Alabama
She says there's no evidence that LSU actually did anything, all the allegations in the pleading are from second and thirdhand news stories or somebody on Twitter saying something, no real evidence of anything
They did hold 2 roster spots open, which other schools have done, and it isn't a rule violation
Says there will be a lot of potential consequences if the SEC chooses to expel LSU but that's a different conversation.
Says this is a new system, and the SEC is still trying to operate like it's the old days when you could just punish a school without financial implications for players because the schools were the only ones who made money
This post was edited on 9/8/26 at 7:21 pm
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:21 pm to SidewalkTiger
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She says the 1A lawsuit is "garbage", the only SEC school with Constitutional rights is Vanderbilt, all others are arms of the states
Is the SEC also an arm of the state?
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They did hold 2 roster spots open, which other schools have done, and it isn't a rule violation
Will not matter at all when presidents are voting. It's not a court of law, it's about what they think LSU's direction and principles moving forward will be.
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Says this is a new system, and the SEC is still trying to operate like it's the old days when you could just punish a school without financial implications for players because the schools were the only ones who made money
It's not about the old days, it's about the SEC being able to define its own standards separate of the NCAA's legal ruling. The SEC is not bound to anti-trust like the NCAA.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:24 pm to Boom33
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Is the SEC also an arm of the state?
I have been told here many times that the SEC is just an extension of its member institutions.
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Will not matter at all when presidents are voting. It's not a court of law, it's about what they think LSU's direction and principles moving forward will be.
No doubt, the SEC is responding to what it feels, not actual fact. Sankey admitted as much in his hearing.
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It's not about the old days, it's about the SEC being able to define its own standards separate of the NCAA's legal ruling. The SEC is not bound to anti-trust like the NCAA.
We'll see
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:24 pm to SidewalkTiger
Sounds like the SEC is fricked!
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:27 pm to SidewalkTiger
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I have been told here many times that the SEC is just an extension of its member institutions.
It serves them, that doesn't make them a government agency. That's ridiculous.
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No doubt, the SEC is responding to what it feels, not actual fact. Sankey admitted as much in his hearing.
That's all that matters when it comes to the vote. Everyone knows what Kiffin and Wade have been doing and pushing. Trying to make claims of "evidence" don't mean anything when it comes to these votes.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:27 pm to SidewalkTiger
Dumbass AG ratcheting up the rhetoric when she should be trying to create calm. How about some self-reflection La?
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Rodo
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:29 pm to Boom33
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Will not matter at all when presidents are voting. It's not a court of law, it's about what they think LSU's direction and principles moving forward will be.
And the appropriate action is to hold a vote against LSU?
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It's not about the old days, it's about the SEC being able to define its own standards separate of the NCAA's legal ruling. The SEC is not bound to anti-trust like the NCAA.
What the hell are you talking about. Are you implying that athletic conferences don't have to operate within standard legal frameworks like the Sherman Antitrust Act?
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:30 pm to Boom33
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Will not matter at all when presidents are voting. It's not a court of law, it's about what they think LSU's direction and principles moving forward will be.
That’s the dumbest statement I’ve ever heard on the rant lol
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:30 pm to Boom33
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It serves them, that doesn't make them a government agency. That's ridiculous
Just repeating what she said. Unlike you, I will defer to the actual attorneys.
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That's all that matters when it comes to the vote. Everyone knows what Kiffin and Wade have been doing and pushing. Trying to make claims of "evidence" don't mean anything when it comes to these votes.
Yes.
Everyone knows because of these media reports and Twitter posts. Those are always right.
For sure.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:30 pm to Rodo
The AG was named in the lawsuit.
Stop signing your posts like it's an email. It makes you look like an idiot Rodo.
Stop signing your posts like it's an email. It makes you look like an idiot Rodo.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:31 pm to Rodo
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Dumbass AG ratcheting up the rhetoric when she should be trying to create calm. How about some self-reflection La?
Yep. They are handling this as poorly as it could be handled at every turn.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:31 pm to Rodo
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Dumbass AG ratcheting up the rhetoric when she should be trying to create calm. How about some self-reflection La?
I mean she was literally named as a defendant in the case today. Fight fire with fire.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:31 pm to Boom33
You stumbled bigly on this one because it’s the case killer. Boom.
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Says this is a new system, and the SEC is still trying to operate like it's the old days when you could just punish a school without financial implications for players because the schools were the only ones who made money
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:32 pm to Boom33
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Will not matter at all when presidents are voting. It's not a court of law, it's about what they think LSU's direction and principles moving forward will be.
Bro, if the presidents vote LSU out, this will end up with judges and attorneys. Nobody is going to just let this blow over.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:32 pm to Veritas
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And the appropriate action is to hold a vote against LSU?
Apparently.
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What the hell are you talking about. Are you implying that athletic conferences don't have to operate within standard legal frameworks like the Sherman Antitrust Act?
That is correct. The SEC is only 16 teams among hundreds of teams. They have no monopoly on the sport, are not trying to change the rest of the NCAA and they are a voluntary organization who just wants to have the freedom to choose who it associates with.
This post was edited on 9/8/26 at 7:33 pm
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:33 pm to SidewalkTiger
After listening to that, she's done her homework. The individual member schools of the SEC should think long and hard before they proceed with this. The risks (to the SEC and the individual institutions) of backing down are much lower than the risks of taking this to court.
This post was edited on 9/8/26 at 7:34 pm
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:34 pm to Boom33
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The SEC is not bound to anti-trust like the NCAA.
This is not true though. So you are ignoring the most important thing you stated.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:36 pm to SidewalkTiger
To hear that, you would think the it’s complete nonsense and entirety of the SEC offices are smoking crack!
Or Sankey has murdered everyone and it’s a hostage situation. So I have a hard time believing that to be true.
And I’m sure she has some foundation for her legal arguments.
It must fall somewhere in the middle….
Or Sankey has murdered everyone and it’s a hostage situation. So I have a hard time believing that to be true.
And I’m sure she has some foundation for her legal arguments.
It must fall somewhere in the middle….
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:37 pm to Boom33
Just so I understand your position, you believe voluntary associations are not bound by Anti-trust laws?
That is really what you believe?
That is really what you believe?
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:38 pm to AGGIES
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To hear that, you would think the it’s complete nonsense and entirety of the SEC offices are smoking crack!
Or Sankey has murdered everyone and it’s a hostage situation. So I have a hard time believing that to be true.
And I’m sure she has some foundation for her legal arguments.
It must fall somewhere in the middle….
I'm becoming more of the opinion that the SEC is just throwing everything at the wall and hoping something sticks.
They have to.
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