SEC head Greg Sankey blasts announcers for criticizing poor officiating in Texas-Missouri: 'Unacceptable'
Greg Sankey attacked announcers for criticizing SEC officiating after the Texas Longhorns-Missouri Tigers game, drawing a rebuke from Terry McAuley.
TL;DR
- Announcers Joe Tessitore and Jesse Palmer heavily criticized officiating during the Texas-Missouri game, suggesting bias against Missouri.
- A key controversial call involved ruling an incomplete pass by Texas QB Arch Manning a fumble, which led to a Longhorns touchdown.
- SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey criticized the announcers for their commentary, stating "Some of the worst officials in America are those in the announcers booth."
- Missouri's athletic director had previously requested more transparency from the SEC regarding officiating.
- Officiating expert Terry McAuley responded to Sankey's comments, defending announcers' knowledge and their obligation to point out errors.
- McAuley suggested that Sankey should work with broadcast partners on rules instead of attacking announcers.