Summary
The SEC, a major college sports conference, faced significant coaching changes after Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey proposed moving the early national signing day for recruits to a later date to reduce pressure on players and schools due to these coaching shifts. Sankey suggests this change could help manage the recruiting process better for both young athletes and universities.
Key Facts
- Lane Kiffin decided to leave Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU.
- The announcement affected the early national signing day for high school recruits.
- SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey suggests moving the signing day to a later date.
- The current early signing day creates pressure due to late coaching changes.
- Sankey mentioned the recruitment calendar could benefit from adjustments.
- The proposal aims to give recruits more time to decide after coaching changes.
- A later signing day could improve clarity for both coaches and recruits.
- The NCAA would need to consider logistics for any changes to the signing calendar.
