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1. Greg Sankey feels 'sadness' in realignment, says SEC comfortable in footprint

• SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey expresses sadness over the potential collapse of the Pac-12 conference after its long history, feeling a significant impact on college sports.

• Sankey acknowledges responsibility for some actions and expresses empathy for the Pac-12's situation.

• Recent events saw Washington and Oregon planning to join the Big Ten, and Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah deciding to join the Big 12, leaving others in limbo.

• Sankey mentions reaching out to Washington State and Stanford ADs, expressing empathy though lacking solutions.

• Sankey discusses his conference's lack of active recruitment for new schools, asserting geographical comfort and alignment as crucial factors; SEC's current footprint generates interest without spanning multiple time zones.

2. Wilf: Vikings' 'focus is 100% on 2023,' not Cousins' contract

• Minnesota Vikings owner Mark Wilf doesn't state his desire for quarterback Kirk Cousins to re-sign after his contract expires next spring; decision left to GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O'Connell.

• Wilf emphasizes focus on the present year (2023) and the team's goals.

• Cousins signed multiple contract extensions since 2018, but discussions halted in March to restructure his current deal, making him eligible for free agency in spring.

• Cousins, turning 35 soon, aims to finish his career with the Vikings; Adofo-Mensah keeps options open.

• Wilf praises Cousins' leadership and performance, expressing contentment with the current quarterback situation but refrains from projecting future thoughts.

3. Some Commanders players 'concerned' by Eric Bieniemy's intensity, Ron Rivera says

• Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera reveals player concerns about new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's intensity during practice.

• Bieniemy, also the assistant head coach, defends his approach and maintains he won't change his coaching style.

• Bieniemy's emphasis on being vocal, demanding, and pushing players stems from his accountability for performance.

• Some players struggled with Bieniemy's intensity, requiring conversations to understand his coaching goals and philosophy.

• Players appreciate Bieniemy's honesty, open communication, constructive criticism, and his dual role as their biggest critic and supporter.

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