SEC to consider banning events in the state of Mississippi if they don't change their flag.

[EricLA]

Very interesting article. I'm sure this will end up in the Cesspool, but thought I'd at least put it here for folks to see. It is directly related to sports, and tangentially WCBB since it's one of the powerhouse conferences in the hoops landscape.

Apparently Georgia removed the confederate symbols from their flag in 2001 and it took legislators 2 years to get the bill passed. Both the chancellors of Ole Miss and Mississippi State approve the SEC Commissioner's comments.

"It is past time for change to be made to the flag of the State of Mississippi," SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement posted to Twitter. "Our students deserve an opportunity to learn and compete in environment that are inclusive and welcoming to all." Sankey went on to say that if Mississippi refuses to change their flag this time, they will consider banning championship events from the state until it is.

Not sure what the "banning championship events from the state" means - maybe either the 2 Mississippi schools will be barred from competing in any SEC sports events, or maybe it means something else.

SEC consideration article

 

[DEpup]

Well it amongst other things got their attention and the legislature this weekend voted to get rid of the flag. The ole mighty dollar always gets the attention of politicians.

 

[G-Dawg]

While that may have helped it get over the finish line, this has been brewing for about 5 years now. Sunday, it finally all came together. We had tremendous leadership from our Speaker of the House and Lt. Governor, business leaders, church leaders, university leaders, coaches, athletic directors, etc. It was way past time to get rid of the flag. If the NCAA and SEC stances helped, then good for them.

 

[visitingcock]

While that may have helped it get over the finish line, this has been brewing for about 5 years now. Sunday, it finally all came together. We had tremendous leadership from our Speaker of the House and Lt. Governor, business leaders, church leaders, university leaders, coaches, athletic directors, etc. It was way past time to get rid of the flag. If the NCAA and SEC stances helped, then good for them.

Brought the pimple (boil) to a head.

 

[G-Dawg]

Yep. Governor is expected to sign the bill today. A 9-member commission will come up with a design to place before the voters in November. If that flag doesn't garner a simple majority, it will be addressed again in the 2021 legislative session then put to another vote in Nov. 2021.