The SEC's Greg Sankey is facing a mounting crisis as the conference's dominance in college football wanes. With the SEC championship game and playoff expansion in question, Sankey's leadership is under scrutiny. The conference's financial struggles, coupled with a lack of competitive edge, have led to a call for change. Sankey's resistance to collective bargaining with players and his reliance on Congress for solutions are seen as outdated and ineffective. The article highlights the SEC's declining performance, with Alabama's recent loss to Indiana and the conference's absence from the Final Four as stark examples. The author suggests that Sankey's focus on outdated strategies and his potential alignment with conservative political interests are hindering the conference's progress. The piece concludes by emphasizing the need for bold action, including collective bargaining and a potential breakaway from the NCAA, to save the SEC's competitive edge and financial stability.
