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Post by zacharyjarm on Aug 9, 2011 21:28:23 GMT -5
Seems that they believe they are coming over in 12. Not sure how I feel about it yet. Would be interesting who else we would add and how the divisions are split.
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Post by LaylaGator on Aug 9, 2011 21:30:29 GMT -5
I work with a TAMU "insider" (by subscription lol) and there was a big story today that he shared with me (but made me promise not to pass on) that it could be done by the end of the month!
I'm excited. I hope it happens.
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Post by zacharyjarm on Aug 9, 2011 21:34:15 GMT -5
That is what I heard as well.
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Post by Geaux Tigers on Aug 9, 2011 21:36:49 GMT -5
aTm would be a good fit, not so sure about Mizzou (whom Im hearing would be the other team).
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Post by LaylaGator on Aug 9, 2011 21:39:03 GMT -5
aTm would be a good fit, not so sure about Mizzou (whom Im hearing would be the other team). According to this story, just TAMU for now 2012. And then another to the East for 2013. That's the one thing that makes me doubt the story. I previously read that TAMU had to decide by June 30 if it was making a move for 2012. So who knows... Maybe TAMU and VaTech 2013??? They predict $30M per school in renegotiated TV deals just because of TAMU. Bring it!
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Post by zacharyjarm on Aug 9, 2011 21:42:43 GMT -5
aTm would be a good fit, not so sure about Mizzou (whom Im hearing would be the other team). Would give Ark and LSU a rival IMO. They bring in a huge market but I don't want to see Bama or Auburn move to the East.
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Post by LaylaGator on Aug 9, 2011 21:47:43 GMT -5
aTm would be a good fit, not so sure about Mizzou (whom Im hearing would be the other team). Would give Ark and LSU a rival IMO. They bring in a huge market but I don't want to see Bama or Auburn move to the East. It is my hunch that NO existing conference member has to switch sides. Oklahoma is a no-go without OKSU, and we ain't taking them as a package. TAMU comes alone. Then we add one to the East. And THEN we go from there as the chips start to fall where they may amongst the other conferences. I'm hoping Slive plays this like Chess, with everyone's next 10 moves already considered. Conference expansion is an eventuality. I say we lead the dance.
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Post by bigdawgs on Aug 9, 2011 21:52:20 GMT -5
Va Tech will not come to the SEC. The Virginia legislature beat the hell out of UVA to force them to push for Va Tech to be allowed into the ACC. Remember, it was originally Syracuse, Miami and BC, but the UVA push forced the ACC's hand. No way Va Tech is allowed to move unless they bring the Cavaliers with them. I doubt that happens. And even if the SEC would agree, I cannot see academically obnoxious UVA wanting to move out of the Duke/UNC fraternity for the SEC.
Clemson seems to be a far more likely, despite not bringing a new TV market.
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Post by zacharyjarm on Aug 9, 2011 21:59:37 GMT -5
Clemson just doesn't excite me. I don't see them adding any value. I would rather add FSU over them.
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Post by LaylaGator on Aug 9, 2011 22:03:39 GMT -5
Va Tech will not come to the SEC. The Virginia legislature beat the hell out of UVA to force them to push for Va Tech to be allowed into the ACC. Remember, it was originally Syracuse, Miami and BC, but the UVA push forced the ACC's hand. No way Va Tech is allowed to move unless they bring the Cavaliers with them. I doubt that happens. And even if the SEC would agree, I cannot see academically obnoxious UVA wanting to move out of the Duke/UNC fraternity for the SEC. Clemson seems to be a far more likely, despite not bringing a new TV market. I know nothing about VA politics. I just know that would be better than double dipping in SC, GA, or FL.
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Post by zacharyjarm on Aug 9, 2011 22:07:23 GMT -5
Va Tech will not come to the SEC. The Virginia legislature beat the hell out of UVA to force them to push for Va Tech to be allowed into the ACC. Remember, it was originally Syracuse, Miami and BC, but the UVA push forced the ACC's hand. No way Va Tech is allowed to move unless they bring the Cavaliers with them. I doubt that happens. And even if the SEC would agree, I cannot see academically obnoxious UVA wanting to move out of the Duke/UNC fraternity for the SEC. Clemson seems to be a far more likely, despite not bringing a new TV market. I know nothing about VA politics. I just know that would be better than double dipping in SC, GA, or FL. FSU would at least be more of a national appeal. Sounds like Bigdawgs knows what he is talking about with Virginia. Sounds much like OSU and OU.
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Post by bigdawgs on Aug 9, 2011 22:09:13 GMT -5
Oh, I don't disagree about the value added, but it ain't happening. No way the Hokies come to the SEC. I kind of doubt that FSU does either...I think that ship sailed. I don't think Georgia Tech would have any interest and I doubt the SEC would be crazy about them either. The only eastern partner I could envision would be Clemson...they have an SEC mentality if not quite the success. Their fan base is passionate and the atmosphere at Death Valley is very much at the SEC level. That is not additional TV sets, but otherwise it is a good fit.
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Post by LaylaGator on Aug 9, 2011 22:11:42 GMT -5
Clemson would be my preference over GT and FSU. They just seem more southeastern than the other two. Not that the SEC is hurting for more freakin Tigers!!
Everyone who shares a mascot with a conference member should have to draw new mascots out of a hat. ;D
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Post by bigdawgs on Aug 9, 2011 22:16:57 GMT -5
Clemson would be my preference over GT and FSU. They just seem more southeastern than the other two. Not that the SEC is hurting for more freakin Tigers!! Everyone who shares a mascot with a conference member should have to draw new mascots out of a hat. ;D Tigers are fine. But they damn sure should be required to dump that damn color.
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Post by LaylaGator on Aug 9, 2011 22:35:10 GMT -5
Clemson would be my preference over GT and FSU. They just seem more southeastern than the other two. Not that the SEC is hurting for more freakin Tigers!! Everyone who shares a mascot with a conference member should have to draw new mascots out of a hat. ;D Tigers are fine. But they damn sure should be required to dump that damn color. Yes, their purplish blue should have to re-tint to a more traditional, bright blue. Just for you. ;D
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Post by bigdawgs on Aug 9, 2011 22:38:08 GMT -5
Actually all three of them suck, but especially the faded red. ;D
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Post by LaylaGator on Aug 9, 2011 23:02:08 GMT -5
Actually all three of them suck, but especially the faded red. ;D Your jerseys look like triage tourniquets... strung out and ready to be re-used.
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Post by bigdawgs on Aug 9, 2011 23:12:45 GMT -5
Our jersies and britches and helmets are awesome....when we don't try to fuck around and wear something "foreign"
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Post by MIZ-SIU on Aug 9, 2011 23:15:44 GMT -5
aTm would be a good fit, not so sure about Mizzou (whom Im hearing would be the other team). Curious why you would say that
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Post by fiasco007 on Aug 10, 2011 1:54:26 GMT -5
Tar Heels baby!
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Post by bigdawgs on Aug 10, 2011 5:31:35 GMT -5
Just what we don't need...another team with a tradition of NCAA Violations.
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Post by bigdawgs on Aug 10, 2011 5:36:06 GMT -5
aTm would be a good fit, not so sure about Mizzou (whom Im hearing would be the other team). Curious why you would say that Not to speak for GT, but at least some of us wonder about the geography of it, not to mention that we think of Mizzou's natural rivals as Illinois and KU. I have no issue with it and think you guys would certainly bring a strong basketball tradition and recently a revived football program. But I could envision A&M, OU, Ok State and Mizzou coming in with a couple of current members moved to the East.
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Post by USCGamecocks on Aug 10, 2011 7:14:29 GMT -5
I doubt A&M would play football in the SEC in 2012. If they come, it might be like with Arkansas and South Carolina where we played in the SEC in everything but football for 91-92 school year, but they waited a year on football as to not upset scheduling. Would we go to 9 conference games? If not how would it work?
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Post by redstick13 on Aug 10, 2011 8:28:22 GMT -5
There is so much smoke surrounding this we may all need to don SCBA gear soon.
Here's my question. Since Clemson and the Florida schools do not open up new markets for the SEC, why not look to the Big East for the other team. WVU would be a good candidate.
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Post by 75tranzam on Aug 10, 2011 8:40:56 GMT -5
Nothing to see here, move along...
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Post by CFF on Aug 10, 2011 18:52:29 GMT -5
I would guess that Mike Slive has more up his sleeves than just two teams. It wouldn't surprise me to see 4 added.
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Post by LaylaGator on Aug 10, 2011 21:57:04 GMT -5
Nothing to see here, move along... That's awesome.
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Post by Elapid on Aug 10, 2011 22:13:40 GMT -5
Just to throw a wrench in the works on the other SEC team. Anybody think Miami would be a good fit for the East? I think it would be logical with two teams from FL that would come with a built in rivalry.
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Post by LaylaGator on Aug 10, 2011 22:15:26 GMT -5
Just to throw a wrench in the works on the other SEC team. Anybody think Miami would be a good fit for the East? I think it would be logical with two teams from FL that would come with a built in rivalry. Florida has 3 rivals, and Miami ain't one of 'em. Miami does not belong in the SEC. It can't even sell out its own stadium... for one of ITS rivals.
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Post by Elapid on Aug 10, 2011 22:22:15 GMT -5
Layla are you saying FSU would be a better option?
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