SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says more college sports moments needed to help people 'come together'

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DALLAS – SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey took time during his opening remarks at the start of media days in Texas to discuss the magnitude of college football, especially during this time of upheaval and divisive politics around the country. 

After the unfortunate events of this past weekend, with the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, you could tell that Sankey was expressing that college football can be, and is, an outlet for so many people in this country. 

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Donald Trump claps prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Clemson Tigers and the LSU Tigers at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Speaking with media members on Monday morning, Sankey discussed the "stress and divisiveness" currently engulfing the country, and how college sports is an avenue that brings people together, no matter their party affiliation. 

"This past Saturday evening, we were reminded of the stress and divisiveness that's present in our nation, well beyond any playing field," Sankey noted. "We know that elections are fundamental in these United States of America, and none of us are expected to all agree on how votes should be cast.

"In fact, probably most of us try to avoid those conversations at family gatherings. We'd rather talk about the weather, talk about how the kids or grandkids are doing in school, where somebody is going on vacation, or maybe who's going to win the game on the upcoming Saturday."

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks during SEC Football Media Days at Omni Dallas