How SEC baseball tournament meme battle got so big that Greg Sankey cut in
The SEC baseball tournament has sparked a viral meme battle among teams, centered around the newly introduced automatic ball-strike system. Ole Miss initiated the trend by challenging a call using the system, which led to a series of humorous graphics from rival teams. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey even joined the conversation, highlighting the unique social media engagement within college baseball.
- ▪The SEC baseball tournament introduced the automatic ball-strike system for the first time this season.
- ▪Ole Miss baseball was the first team to challenge a call using the ABS, igniting a meme battle on social media.
- ▪Rival teams, including Mississippi State and Arkansas, joined in with their own graphics, showcasing the competitive spirit of the tournament.
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