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TAMU Rectruiting would get better

Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:39 pm
Posted by tcoates21
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Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:39 pm
IMO, if TAMU joins SEC and TU joins Big 10 or PAC, TAMU would start getting better recruits. Lots of recruits choose schools because they are part of the SEC.
Posted by Tiger Authority
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Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:39 pm to
And LSU would gain exposure in Texas as well. It would benefit both schools.
Posted by usc6158
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Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:40 pm to
which is why LSU would be smart to oppose either A&M or UT entering the SEC. That's a big selling point for LSU to recruits in Texas versus UT and A&M
This post was edited on 6/11/10 at 2:41 pm
Posted by Tiger Authority
Member since Jul 2007
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Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:41 pm to
TAMU stopped playing LSU for many reasons. One of which was LSU exposure in Texas. This would benefit LSU, and yes, benefit TAMU as well. But so what, taking some power from Texas is a good thing.
Posted by Honkus
Member since Aug 2005
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Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:41 pm to
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And LSU would gain exposure in Texas as well. It would benefit both schools.


i dont see it helping our recruiting in TX. we already have a good foothold there, and now this lets Saban, cUM, & the rest of the SEC in
Posted by Tiger Authority
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Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:43 pm to
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i dont see it helping our recruiting in TX. we already have a good foothold there, and now this lets Saban, cUM, & the rest of the SEC in


Sure, the SEC overall would benefit recruiting. But overall, this is a good thing for TAMU and LSU.
Posted by SpqrTiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2004
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Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:44 pm to
Competition makes everyone better. I welcome our strange A&M brothers enthusiastically.
Posted by Tiger Authority
Member since Jul 2007
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Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:46 pm to
Well the conference would most likely need to be realigned somehow and another team would have to be brought in. But in the end, Auburn could play TAMU every other year and gain exposure but the school is still far as sh1t from Houston. Proximity always matters. So yeah, it helps Auburn but minimally. Still benefits LSU and TAMU the most.
Posted by Books
BR
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Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:46 pm to
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which is why LSU would be smart to oppose either A&M or UT entering the SEC. That's a big selling point for LSU to recruits in Texas versus UT and A&M
to an extent I agree, but you can argue it'd be offset by the exposure and home and home LSU would get in E TX, an area LSU already recruits well and has TONS of alumni and ties.
This post was edited on 6/11/10 at 2:48 pm
Posted by Books
BR
Member since Jun 2005
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Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:51 pm to
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i dont see it helping our recruiting in TX. we already have a good foothold there, and now this lets Saban, cUM, & the rest of the SEC in

I've gone back and forth on my feelings on the move, and this is one of the cons for me. But I think the recruiting would be even better for LSU, just need a coach or two on staff w/ some TX ties to take full advantage.
Posted by Tiger Authority
Member since Jul 2007
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Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:53 pm to
Like I said another team would need to be added to offset the odd number. Maybe it would be a team on the east and you keep divisions. I really don't know. But like I said, Auburn and Alabama are still far as sh1t from Texas.
Posted by tcoates21
Texas
Member since Oct 2008
155 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:55 pm to
I'm sure if the SEC did get TAMU they would be able to pull someone from the east too. Maybe GT or Clemson.
Posted by Tiger Authority
Member since Jul 2007
29476 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:56 pm to
GT or Clemson would be terrible choices. There really aren't any "great" choices east of the Mississippi. VT or FSU would be decent choices but don't expand the market. Clemson and GT would bring nothing to the table other than a longing to be asked.
Posted by tcoates21
Texas
Member since Oct 2008
155 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:59 pm to
I like the idea of FSU joining. If GT was invited and joined the rivalry between Georgia and GT would be more fun.
Posted by Tiger Authority
Member since Jul 2007
29476 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 3:00 pm to
No it wouldn't. GT and UGA play every year as it is and nobody really cares. I've been to that game before and I've seen UGA get more excited for almost every other big conference game. GT would make no economic sense whatsoever.
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