The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has made a ruling: The Confederate
flag is banned. They have even gone so far as to say that they will not host
games in states where the flag is held up. This is a political move but could
have consequences down the road for college sports, if universities and states
do not comply.
The SEC is one of the most prominent sports conferences in
the United States. With this order, they are placing pressure on a number of
states and institutions. The flag has long been a symbol of a history that is
painful for many and a source of pride for some. The SEC has decided that this
kind of history is not something that should be in college sports and is applying
pressure to remove it.
The SEC will be holding games going forward in other parts
of the country, but in states where the Confederate flag still stands, they
will consider moving the games elsewhere. This is from a recent tweet the SEC
put out, regarding the issue and indicating a shift in culture writ large in
college sports. States affected have yet to respond to the SEC's pressure.
