# Paul Finebaum blasts Oklahoma AD for ‘pathetically pandering’ after ripping SEC for Ole Miss postponement

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/paul-finebaum-blasts-oklahoma-ad-for-pathetically-pandering-after-ripping-sec-for-ole-miss-postponement/
- Published: 2026-11-14T19:26:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T20:23:11+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/sports/paul-finebaum-rips-into-oklahoma-ads-pathetically-pandering-about-game-rescheduling/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Ole Miss could not travel in time for Saturday’s game.
- The SEC moved Oklahoma’s game to Sunday.
- Finebaum accused Oklahoma’s AD of pandering to fans.

## Summary

The Southeastern Conference postponed Oklahoma’s home game against Ole Miss from Saturday afternoon to Sunday because Ole Miss could not travel to Norman during a nationwide ground stop. ESPN commentator Paul Finebaum criticised Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny for publicly objecting, saying he was pandering to fans and challenging a conference decision made with safety in mind.

Ole Miss was unable to leave Oxford until after 4 p.m. on Saturday. Denny said Oklahoma objected strongly to the change and that the conference warned the team it would forfeit if it did not play at the rescheduled time; he also said the decision disrupted fans’ plans. Finebaum linked Denny’s comments to Oklahoma’s 5-4 season and its fall from a No. 9 pre-season ranking, arguing that Denny’s criticism of the commissioner was unbecoming.

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