SEC commissioner Greg Sankey filed an affidavit Thursday in support of the NCAA, forcefully arguing that not enforcing the organization’s eligibility rules would “fuel disruption” across the college sports landscape.
In the filing, Sankey aligned the SEC with the NCAA’s position in the case involving Bediako, emphasizing the importance of maintaining eligibility standards as a stabilizing force in college athletics.
Why it matters
Sankey’s affidavit underscores the conference’s stance that NCAA eligibility rules play a central role in governing participation and preserving order in an environment that has seen increasing scrutiny and legal challenges. His statement framed the potential consequences of not upholding those rules as broader than a single dispute, pointing to ripple effects across college sports.
The affidavit was filed Thursday. No additional details from the filing were provided beyond Sankey’s argument regarding disruption tied to eligibility enforcement.