SEC Coaches Voice Concerns Over Potential Roster Reductions

The future of walk-ons and scholarship limits dominate discussions at SEC spring meetings amid NCAA settlement implications.

Coaches worry an 85-player roster cap could eliminate walk-ons, affecting the sport's tradition and accessibility.
Texas A&M's Mike Elko strongly opposes the proposed cap, calling it detrimental to college football.
Georgia's Kirby Smart emphasizes the importance of walk-ons, citing notable coaches who began their careers this way.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian highlights personal stakes, with his son among the Longhorns' 35 walk-ons.
Vanderbilt's Clark Lea and Alabama's Kalen DeBoer urge caution, advocating for informed decisions after thorough discussions.