re: SEC Defense

Porky, that's a huge part of the allure of joining the SEC. Everyone I talk to here is estatic over the possibility of joining in. Culturaly I feel like we just "fit" in the conference, both politically and athletically. I actually hope we can re-work the Arkansas deal to play some home/home and manage to play every 3rd year in Dallas. I know that probably isn't likely but missing out on true home games in that old rivalry would be a big-time loss in my opinion.

Juniper,
In general I am a Texags lurker, but this conference expansion fiasco has finally gotten me to the point of speaking my mind, just too much on the line this time and I hope for the sake of A&M's athletic future that we make the right choice. I saw some of the posts on Texags linking this message board so I figured I'd come over and chime in and get some SEC fan's opinions on how they think the Ag's would hold up to the immense upgrade talent-wise.

I wasn't sure how that JerryWorld contract was structured, thanks for that reply, I know a lot of folks around here had been wondering what would happen if we end up joining the conference. I still like the Dallas idea, it's actaully a good neutral site for both teams.

It's good exposure for both teams, I really do think Jerry will do whatever is needed to keep that game in Dallas. I'm not sure it benefits either school really, unless the payout is better than what a normal home-game would generate and to be honest, I have no idea if that is the case.

It's a substantial amount. I don't know the details of the contract but if it does in fact fall through, I'll bet Jerry has an alternative plan.

The first couple years are going to be tough. I don't think that any particular team in the SEC has so much talent that you don't stand a decent chance of winning. The problem is going to be with the physicality of the teams week in and week out. So the first couple of years I expect you'll start off good and fade as the year progresses. Don't worry, you'll toughening up quickly. It's like being in "Fight Club" now. In the beginning you are going to get beat until your mush, but after a couple years you are going to be made of wood. At that point you are going to start winning some games here or there that you shouldn't. This isn't like the Big-12 where you'll have 2 big games a year and they are rested and ready for you. You'll have 4 or 5 big games a year and sometimes they won't be so ready. They'll be worn down from a tough game the week before. Once you get a few knock downs, you'll get some swagger. Once you get some swagger, the recruits will start coming in. Then you're program will move up in the world. In the end, I think you'll be better on average than Arky because you'll do better recruiting (Don't worry Arky will still get their licks in). You'll probably end up right in the mix with LSU, Alabama, and Auburn. Some years you'll be up, some years you'll be down. Don't worry about the national championship... We're planning to keep it in the SEC from here on out. You're bound to get one. Hopefully you'll get to pound Texas or OU for it, but you might have to beat Ohio State. Either way, they all just lay down for the SEC in the MNCG.

Welcome to the SEC!



...And BTW, pretty soon you're going to get a nickname. Might be something like "Shumpers" for sheep humpers. Don't be offended. We've got gumps, and corn dogs, and barners, and gay-tards... etc. It's all in good fun. So when you hear "Frick off, shumper", just take that as "Welcome to the SEC, brother."

Thanks, Doc! We're used to dealing with tards (tech) and Mobilehoma, so the insults will be welcomed and I understand the respect that goes on in this conference. the Big 12 and SEC are so different, and in a very, very good way. Nobody stuck together in the Big 12, it was the tsips looking out for the tsips, other than that, there was no unity. We'll take our lumps and become better because of it, at least that's my hope. If only LSU would pay us that $100 grand..
I kid. Come on over to Texags and start up some pro-SEC talk, it can't hurt, and feel free to rip the whorns as much as you want.

Well I'm glad I could donate some form of shite-talk here even though it's about the Okies. I'm not sure many Sooner fans can dispute it anyway. I always wonder how many meth labs are destroyed every time a tornado rips through the Norman area.

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Come on over to Texags and start up some pro-SEC talk

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Will do.

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...we don't have bitches in the SEC. The minute you think someone is your bitch, they kick your arse.

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Without a doubt.