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SEC limits credentialed media - Aug 10, 2009 | 12:15:29
posted by: Molly Gallagher
The SEC issued new policies for credentialed media to follow at all games, press conferences, practices or any other "event sponsored or hosted by the Southeastern conference or by any one or more of its member institutions." The new guidelines restrict the use of game footage to clips no more than three minutes in length and can only be used within 72 hours following the event. Additionally, press credentials will be limited to "full-time salaried" employees, which is uncommon at many news outlets that rely on free-lancers and part-time employees. Bearers of the credentials will also be forbidden from producing any form of "a 'real-time' description or transmission of the event. " The document states that periodic updates of scores and statistics is permissible, but will ultimately be subject to the discretion of the SEC on whether or not it is acceptable. The new restrictions have many southern news outlets up in arms after years of dedicated reporting. Chris Rattey, new media director for The Tuscaloosa News and TideSports.com, likened the new rules to a monopoly of the reporting of SEC sports. The move is to benefit and protect the new SEC Digital Network, but do you think it will help or hurt the viewing experience for the fans? 
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