The SEC for academic reform?

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/6787539/mike-slive-sec-proposes-reforms-college-sports

Mike Slive, the SEC commissioner, proposed raising academic standards for college sports. My gut reaction is this is like the fat kid making the fat joke before someone else can. Other reactions from around the conference:

Nick Saban, Alabama, announced he would cease recruiting in every state that was home to a SEC school.

Bobby Pitrino, Arkansas, said "I kind of agree with the thought of 'Let's toughen the college requirements. Let's make these guys all take the same classes their freshman year. Let's take care of our business in college. I agree a lot with the commissioner." Meanwhile he had his fingers crossed and later reminded everyone that Wednesday was opposite day."

Les Miles, LSU, called Michigan to see how attached to Brady Hoke they were.

Gene Chizick, Auburn, asked if he could still pay players fathers.

Mark Richt, Georgia, cautioned that by following these proposed changes, the SEC might risk having Big Ten like bowl success.

Steve Spurrier, South Carolina, recycled an oldie but goodie "That is a shame for Auburn and all their books. Some of them haven't even been colored in yet (#54)."

Dan Mullen, Mississippi State, "I got my money."

Houston Nutt, Mississippi, questioned how talented QBs, who are convicted felons and expelled from other schools would be affected by the changes.

Derek Dooley, Tennessee, said the changes would not change much at Tennessee as the NCAA is already permanently staked out on campus.

Joker Phillips, Kentucky, was pretty confident the standards would hurt Calipari far worse than his football program.

Will Muschamp, Florida, suffered Urban Meyeresque chest pains.

James Franklin, Vanderbilt, jizzed in his pants.