From VUcommodores.com (link at the bottom), by David RutzThe possible elimination of printed media guides for Southeastern Conference and all Division I teams will be discussed at the SEC spring meetings, which start May 25 in Destin.
For Vanderbilt fans that have purchased these books and National Commodore Club members accustomed to receiving them as a perk of membership, the possibility of moving the guides online is significant.
"We want our fans to understand what is going on and why," said Vanderbilt Director of External Relations Rod Williamson.
SEC Associate Commissioner Charles Bloom said the possible changes are primarily about budgetary concerns.
"The rationale behind this legislation is to move everything online," Bloom said. "When we talk about the budget shortfalls that people are having, and a way to cut money out of the budget, media guides are seen as one of the first things that athletic administrations look at to cut money."
There is a very good chance that the books will be eliminated sometime in the next year and possibly immediately.
The spring meetings will involve discussion between school athletic directors and SEC officials, and the conference will attempt to move legislation on media guides forward to be voted on by the NCAA, Bloom said.
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