Ole Miss, State of Mississippi Face Change Pressure

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Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey has released a statement imploring the State of Mississippi to remove Confederate symbolism from its flag or risk being denied SEC championship events.

"It is past time for change to be made to the flag of the State of Mississippi," Sankey said, as reported by NBC News. "Our students deserve an opportunity to learn and compete in environments that are inclusive and welcoming to all," he said. "In the event there is no change, there will be consideration of precluding Southeastern Conference championship events from being conducted in the State of Mississippi."

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