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

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.