Stansbury fined by SEC for criticism of tournament title game officiating

[TooLegit2Quit]

Rick Stansbury has been fined $30,000 by the Southeastern Conference for his criticism of officating in his team’s SEC Tournament championship game loss to Kentucky on March 14.

SEC commissioner Mike Slive was quoted as saying this in a SEC news release:

“Coach Stansbury has violated the Southeastern Conference Code of Ethics. SEC Bylaw 10.5.4 clearly states that the coaches, players and support personnel shall refrain from public criticism of officials. The league’s Athletics Directors and Presidents and Chancellors have made it clear that negative public comments on officiating are not acceptable.”

But perhaps the most damning quote came later that night, when he spoke with longtime Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky beat reporter Jerry Tipton: “I’ve been at this a long time and one thing I’ve learned: At Mississippi State, you’re supposed to take it and be quiet. I had a hard time swallowing this pill because so much was at stake and my players were affected. When does the truth matter?”

 

[timmy]

I bet Slive is pissed that he never got to fine Kiffin.
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[BearCat204]

He didnt say anything that wasnt completely obvious to the rest of the SEC.

 

[hmanvolfan]

Man, the SEC is turning into a bunch of sissies that need to be kicked in the tampon. Talking about getting screwed by the idiot refs is one thing but if they want a real rule make it bad to punch him in the nose.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

I'd love to see Stansbury fire back with something else.

 

[hatvol96]

Stansbury was 100% right to take up for his team and the SEC office was 100% right to fine him for ipugning the legitimacy of the SEC title game. Everyone did their job in this case.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

My main complaint is why did it take a month for this to happen?

 

[OrangeDog]

This CRAP happened all year. No other coach was "able" to say it out loud.

Did anyone NOT notice???

 

[TooLegit2Quit]

My main complaint is why did it take a month for this to happen?

Perhaps they were waiting for him to accept extension. I know he was in talks with Clemson.
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[VolBeef88]

Stansbury was 100% right to take up for his team and the SEC office was 100% right to fine him for ipugning the legitimacy of the SEC title game. Everyone did their job in this case.

Except for the officials. I too thought MSU got ripped.

 

[Ill Will Vol]

30 grand is a bit steep

 

[bamacheats]

I would love for someone to set up a fund where we could contribute to pay this fine. I know he can afford it but it would send a nice message to mike slime.
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[ukvols]

That SEC title game was one of the worst I've ever seen. The officials kept giving UK a chance to win until they finally pulled off a miracle. MSU was robbed of a tourney berth.

 

[ukvols]

It's just sickening. That program has won enough tournament titles without needing the refs to literally give them the game.