SEC delay leaves Sooners one fewer prep day, triggering words between Paul Finebaum and Oklahoma AD Roger Denny

Finebaum criticizes Denny

Finebaum said he understood the frustration surrounding the delayed Oklahoma-Ole Miss game, while questioning Denny’s public response. He accused the Oklahoma athletic director of pandering to the fanbase late at night. In the same clip, Finebaum called Denny “an impulsive leader” and referred to his experience as a tax attorney, saying, “They run differently.”

Denny defends his priorities

Denny responded with a veiled reference to Finebaum, saying critics might send out a “carnival barker” to accuse him of pandering again. He added that he did not care about that criticism. Denny said his responsibility was to Oklahoma’s players, university and fanbase, and that he was not concerned if others disliked how the school handled its business.

Stoops questions SEC decision

Former Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops also criticized the delay on social media, directing his remarks at SEC commissioner Greg Sankey. Stoops pointed to other teams traveling after the FAA ground stop was lifted. He argued that Sankey could have told Ole Miss it would forfeit if it could not reach Norman, rather than telling Oklahoma it would forfeit if the game date changed.

Sunday game affects preparation

The game is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, but the dispute may continue after it ends. Oklahoma hosts Texas A&M next Saturday, Nov. 21, on a short week.

The Sunday game gives the Sooners one fewer day to prepare for the Aggies. The account of the dispute said league officials had not addressed that consequence on Saturday.