Alabama is the face of the SEC. So anytime there is expected to be major news regarding the conference, fans are going to have some sort of belief that it involves the Crimson Tide.
That is exactly what is happening right now.
ESPN reporter Adam Rittenberg sent out a tweet on Thursday saying that SEC commissioner Greg Sankey will address the media for a “significant announcement” related to the conference.
That announcement is set for 6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. CT).
SEC announces commissioner Greg Sankey will address media at 6 p.m. ET for "a significant announcement" related to the league.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) December 10, 2020
Could this have anything to do with this weekend’s games? The ACC already called off its Dec. 12 games for No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 3 Clemson. That way, the two competing in the conference championship will have the week off prior to.
The SEC might be taking a similar approach, but that would be a surprise considering Sankey said the conference had every intention of playing every game on the schedule — unless COVID-19 was a factor.
Alabama is set to take on Arkansas this weekend, while Florida will welcome LSU to Gainesville for a matchup.
We will probably have to wait and see what happens, as there will be a lot more speculation between now and 5 p.m. CT.
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