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SEC commissioner Greg Sankey issues official statement on fall eligibility option

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By Mike Griffith – Dawgnation
July 18, 2020

ATHENS — SEC commissioner Greg Sankey pledged the scholarship support of the league’s institutions for players not wanting to participate in fall sports on account of COVID-19.

Sankey’s official statement, as released by the league office:

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