SEC Bylaws No Longer Accepting Student Transfers Disciplined for ‘Serious Misconduct’
The SEC bylaws have been changed so that schools in the conference may no longer accept transfers of students disciplined for what has been characterized as “serious misconduct”.
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A lot of changes (and money) came out of this year’s annual SEC spring meetings in Destin, Fl., but one change should be embraced and was a long time coming. Per new SEC bylaws, schools may now no longer accept transfers of students who have been dismissed or disciplined for “serious misconduct”, meaning sexual assault, domestic violence or other forms of sexual violence, according to a report from AL.com.
The change in bylaws was originally presented by Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity, most likely in the wake of the situation involving former Bulldog Jonathan Taylor, who transferred to Alabama and was subsequently charged in a second domestic violence incident, later recanted by the alleged victim.
This new change also includes JUCO transfers and lower-level NCAA school transfers, but does include high school recruits at this time, a change that should probably be looked at on a later date.
SEC changes bylaws, will not allow transfers disciplined for “serious misconduct,” includes domestic violence
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) May 29, 2015
This is a much needed change, and will give players more to think about when they consider their actions. Limiting their options in response to certain behaviors could help curtail these situations, and will also keep rewards set aside for those who are deserving.
Kudos to the SEC for stepping up and taking a stand on this matter.