CHATTANOOGA — SEC Mike Slive said there is no reason to have a “public hanging” when game officials make bad calls.
Speaking to a Chattanooga civic club Thursday, Slive was asked why the SEC doesn’t publicly reprimand game officials for mistakes.
The league has acknowledged there was a bad call this past weekend when Georgia receiver A.J. Green was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. Slive joked that nobody wanted his job Monday.
He said the SEC has an accountability system for officials and if somebody is not good enough they won’t stay. The commissioner said he’s “just never felt that a public hanging in the square” will make better officials.
Slive also talked about the SEC’s lucrative TV deals and said he does not favor a football playoff.
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Vay_Owe_Ale_Ace writes:
Not only was the AJ Green play a bad call, but the make-up call at the other end was just as bad. On the plus side, I got to see UGA lose.
Munsterlander writes:
geez, this is almost as bad as the news in july and august. nothing to read here, move along.
FearTheVols1252 writes:
Slive doesn't support a playoff?? I wonder how much the BCS is paying him to say that. If he truly believes that he needs to be smacked over the head!
TDTenn writes:
Somebody needs to be held responsible. Either the officials or you, Slive.
davethevol writes:
Slive is bad for the SEC. Get that guy out of here.
Cldvols1 writes:
I'm wit ya!
FWBVol writes:
I'll have to disagree with you about what you saw as a make-up call being just as bad. I've read the LSU's kid's explanation, and have no problem with what he said about giving God credit. But it he did seem to be pointing to the stands and drawing attention to himself, which would be more than enough to draw the flag.
REVOL writes:
I'm with you on a playoff. The reason Slive is not, is very simple: money. The BCS presidents don't want a playoff, because they share in conference revenues. It's his job to help the SEC make as much as possible and keep the presidents happy. Can't really blame him for doing his job. Doesn't make it right, just explains it. Go Vols! Beat Georgia!
armyvol22 writes:
I want a playoff also, but the SEC has been in the last 3 Championship games. That is why he doesn't want one. Now if the SEC goes the next 3 years without being in one then his tune would change I bet.
Volunatic writes:
I hear Dupree flicked a booger at that guy, and it stuck on his shirt all day.
Volunatic writes:
Poor Dupree.
Vol86 writes:
Wonder what everyone would be saying if Fl. had a bad call go against them. What would Slive say then. Oh wait this could not happen.
Anyway Go Vols>
VolunteerLifer writes:
I don't understand why Slive didn't demand a humbling public apology from these officials. I thought that was the standard punishment for not knowing exactly what the rules are.
miketnvolsfan writes:
WELL YOU WIN SOME @ IN THIS CASE THE DAWGS LOST SOME I HATE IT....CHAVIS IS ONE HELL OF A DEFENSIVE COACH MAYBE THEY SHOULD CRY ABOUT THAT ALSO
brokebackvol writes:
I really think the celebration rule needs to be 86'd out of the rulebook. I'm convinced any penalty with that kind of power to potentially change the outcome of the game is bad.
What do the bones say, Witch_Doctor?
jimr07 writes:
Didn't know he had one.
midtnfan writes:
Ditto.
Vol86 writes:
Dear DahMan,
If you want to write someone a letter please send it to them. Most people on this site will agree that you are fart.
TennesseeJed writes:
Please don't pretend to be a VOL fan.
Vol86 writes:
I love how some interlooper have become talent scotts. There are many good rb's. Sometimes stats depend on other factors. Though I don't claim to be the expert.
UTsloV writes:
The man is right, the ONLY reason BB was ranked higher in any service is because of the circus like show he put on recruiting day and waiting to sign. Trent committed in June and never waivered. And he is bigger, stronger and faster than BB. In fact BB would be a redshirt for Bama, and Montario might be fourth in the rotation at Bama. The only player on the Tennessee roster that would crack the starting lineup is Eric Berry, he's the real deal at safety.
kman29 writes:
A little obsessed with Florida here arent we? This article had nothing to do with the Gators or Meyer, but you certainly tried to twist it into them. As for your post, 1. Meyer does support a playoff. 2. What exactly does Slive have to do with Auburn not being voted by computers and voters for the BCS game in 2004? I must have missed where conference commissioners had votes in deciding that. 3. what other "corruption" has conference USA had? Do you even know other teams?
idrinkorangekoolaid writes:
Vandy has a True Freshman RB Warren Norman with better numbers than both Richardson and Brown. Recruiting services are no different than Mel Kiper. All kids ranked 1-100 as HS seniors might as well be the same because the biggest difference in these kids is how they handle the jump from HS to college then on to the NFL. Oh yeah, Vols beat Georgia by 10+ this Saturday!!
jimr07 writes:
He was ranked way before the "circus."
johnlg00#206211 writes:
It was the call on Green that was the make-up call. The first of those bogus calls was against LSU on the touchdown that put them ahead before Green's score. It was after the call on Green that LSU got the short field for their final winning drive.
johnlg00#206211 writes:
Posting the same inane comments on each thread doesn't actually make them any more credible. I realize that with your narrow focus, it is hard to come up with new ways to say the same few things, but the problem is NOT solved by mindless repetition.
we3vols#281863 writes:
WOW a bammer brain....Shizz in one hand and wonder in the other one...then see which one fills up the quickest.....Can't bammer afford a news site for their fans to call home? Oh yes, now I see, the news sites are as tired of your trash as other teams sites are. Anyway, this is all I have to say to ALL the LOPERS here: "Siss on you Pister you are to much Trucking Fuble anyway". Go Big Orange, Beat the Shizz out of Bama. Surely we will find something to do with all the socks and shoes that remain.
we3vols#281863 writes:
You have the mouth. Do You Have the money? Here is my second bet. I'll bet you do not have the money. All mouth. Go Vols!
we3vols#281863 writes:
I copied and pasted this statement. I will see you after the Vol-Bammer game. Jump in the water is fine for adults. Sorry, you're not an adult. Run along little Famma Bucker.
6MillionDollarPumpkin writes:
I agree, someone has to be held accountable.
It is not fair for athletes to work their tails off from August til now only to have some part time used car salesman to show up saturday and throw a flag just so he can be seen on TV. Take some responsibility Slive!!!
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creekroad writes:
The quality of the officating in the SEC is ruining the sport....there must be some accountability here and more importantly some consistency. Every game I watched after GA/LSU had instances of "celebration" that exceeded the Ga game. And the makeup call just proves the point...This inferior officating is not just a one time thing, but week after week....these guys should be held accountable in some way or at least trained and supervised
pdhuff#552644 writes:
I saw no problem with the game results.
You win some, you lose....
boro_vol writes:
So let me get this straight--it's okay to give a coach "a public hanging" for a misguided but harmless comment, but it's not okay to criticize the refs for bad calls that affect the outcome of a game. Really????
CrankE writes:
My sentiments exactly.
Also, we need to call down BOTH coaches sometimes (Meyer and the Gatrolls claimed they had the whine flu, Kiffin responds, Slive called them both) rather than going after the "first punch."
abnermc writes:
About officiating: There were more missed calls on AUBURN than I've seen in awhile. Holding on almost every play: flagrant. As to Ala., they are in for an awakening w/ S. C. & Tenn. both. Just wait.
tnvol981 writes:
how in the heck is 6th in the nation in defense the lower echelon? There is no I in team. Berry knows that. Your just a an idiot who knows nothing about defense or football. Why would anyone who has so little knowledege about the game be on a website talking phooey about it? Get your facts straight before you come on here running your redneck mouth. You are a fool and youve displayed it well with that statement.
windy writes:
If we would not ever respond to DeMan, Brisvol and all the other a-- h---- that come our site, then maybe they would go away. they only talk when they can get someone riled up. Ignore them and don't even let them know you are reading their garbage.
tdvol1989 writes:
I dare someone to convince me that the Bowl System and BCS generates more money than a Playoff would. I remember Will Ferrell's line from Zoolander at the end when everyone thinks Zoolander is so awesome. He feels like the only one that gets it and says he feels like he is taking CRAZY PILLS!!!
Which game in an 8/12/16 team playoff would have low ratings? (I know I am the only one proposing 12. Why? That way, the top 4 get a bye.) How does the regular season lose importance by having to make it to the playoff? If you miss it, you can go to a bowl. Granted, who would watch the Poulan Weedeater Bowl with a playoff. Make Boise St. win MORE than 1 big game. With 16 teams, you get 15 games total. Play those at the bowl locations. I don't get it! Who gets less money?
I feel like I am taking CRAZY PILLS!!!
wayoutwill writes:
Brisvol,I really don't think that Bama went thru four coaches intentionally,since Franchione skipped out,Dubose got caught with his hand in the cookie jar,Price got caught way deep in the cookie bowl and Shula;well who really knows if he wouldn't be in like Flint since that was his players that Saban caught fire with,the whole Bama program reminds me of a "Catholic School for Girls Gone Wild"--You know it's ugly,but you like it anyway!<lol!Go Vols!Just Win Babay!
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