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SEC's Greg Sankey issues statement on Bielema-Robinson incident

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said he's spoken with University of Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema for his role in an altercation with Alabama sophomore left tackle Cam Robinson during Saturday's 27-14 win for the Crimson Tide. The first-year commissioner released a statement Tuesday afternoon addressing the issue. “I visited with Bret over the phone on Monday and we discussed the play that has now become widely reviewed through a brief video clip,” Sankey said. “Football is played in an intense competitive environment and I reminded him of the need for head coaches to resolve with their own players issues that may arise, which was his intent.