SEC vs. The Media

Well in conjunction with the launch of a new TV venture, a la the Big Ten Network, the Southeastern Conference sought to re-define its relationship with the media this past week, resulting in a backlash of 35-40 media outlets against the conference.

From the above story at al.com:

Bloom said the ban of online video, the 72-hour window for TV highlights, and the definition of an "event" are among the items that could be changed. The policy defines an "event" as including practices and press conferences.

A clause that states a media member must be a "full-time salaried employee" will definitely be changed, Bloom said. "We're dealing in a world with stringers and college media," he said.

Scary stuff there, friends, and not the last time we'll  hear about things like this, I fear.