At the recent Big Ten media days, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema commented on the ongoing rivalry between the Big Ten and SEC. He criticized SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, suggesting that the SEC is stuck in the past, stating, "(Greg) Sankey, I know he's gotta protect the SEC and they kinda wanna live in 2005 forever." Bielema emphasized the impact of the transfer portal and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) on college football, noting that these changes have leveled the playing field among schools. He mentioned that players who joined Illinois did so because of NIL opportunities, which were not available in previous years. Bielema also referenced SEC teams' performance in the College Football Playoff, highlighting that the SEC has a record of 2-7 against other Power Four conferences during the NIL era, while the Big Ten has a record of 9-3. He concluded by reiterating that the landscape of college football has changed significantly due to these factors.
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Bret Bielema Critiques SEC and Nick Saban at Big Ten Media Days
At Big Ten media days, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema criticized the SEC and its commissioner, Greg Sankey, for being outdated in their approach to college football. He highlighted the transformative effects of the transfer portal and NIL on the sport and pointed out the SEC's poor performance in the College Football Playoff compared to the Big Ten.
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Bret Bielema Critiques SEC and Nick Saban at Big Ten Media Days