re: Schools that in no way should be considered for the SEC

WEST

Alabama
Arkansas
Auburn
LSU
Miss State
Ole Miss
Texas A&M

I like the West just like this. Let the East figure out what the hell to do.

Besides, a West configuration like this makes it better than any other conference in the country, including the Big 12 minus 3 = 9.

Have to add Tulane and Georgia Tech as honorary members under your scenario, they were charter members after all.

And NO WAY do we want Texas.

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Have to add Tulane and Georgia Tech as honorary members under your scenario, they were charter members after all.

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absolutely not. they left voluntarily due to self-righteousness. i forgive sewanee since they left to de-emphasize athletics.

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Commissioner Slive has made it somewhat known (not officially but the rumors are widespread) that he only wants to add schools in states where the SEC current has nobody.

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Exactly. It's about the money and a strong conference.

IMO (as we have spoke of before) is to pull schools from states where they are in the shadow of another institution and feel they can get ahead but moving to the SEC in recruiting and prestige like aTm. The schools that fit the bill off the top of my head:

OSU in the shadow of OU
NCstate in the shadow of UNC
WV in the shadow of VT


With this schools the SEC adds market with every pick.

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Commissioner Slive has made it somewhat known (not officially but the rumors are widespread) that he only wants to add schools in states where the SEC current has nobody.




Exactly. It's about the money and a strong conference.

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That and Florida being a whiny bitch.

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Is this you opinion or do you have legitimate information?

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Opinion. FSU is not Clemson or GaTech. Slive showing that much deference points the finger at Florida.

If VA Tech or WVU don't pan out, I think both Oklahoma State and NC State would be smart to make a move. Getting into the SEC gets them more credibility, more money, and most importantly, gets them out of the shadows of their "big brother" schools. Both schools also make sense geographically.

In the case of OSU, you also have great facilities, and an incredibly rich donor that you know will keep opening up those pockets. Oregon wasn't anything to write home about until Phil Knight got behind them in a big way. Now you see what a difference those facilities and the raised profile that comes with all that has made. OSU's stock has also risen, as well, since Pickens started really pushing his agenda. They have become a more stable and consistent athletic dept. over the last decade. They can be competitive in the SEC.

I disagree with Clemson

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They can be competitive in the SEC.

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OSU finish in the AP
2010 13

2008 16


They only lack consistency right now. With a boost from being in the SEC they could win some games.


Plus think of the quality sound bites with Mils and Gundy in the same conference