Just a few quickie thoughts on the SEC’s decision to fine Urban Meyer $30,000 for his comments about an officiating call earlier this week:

1.  Will Pat Dooley of The Gainesville Sun have to chip in some of that cash?  He’s the man who specifically asked Meyer about the call during the SEC’s weekly teleconference.

2.  In my view, the fine is best summed up as “a proportional response.”  Meyer didn’t question the integrity of officials (as Lane Kiffin and Bobby Petrino had) and he didn’t call out a specific …

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