Other reasons against UT are: (1) LSU, with Alabama and UT in the West, would at best make it to the SEC championship game once every three years and at worst, well, we shall see; and (2) cultural differences. Texas, because of the demographic influx of illegal aliens, stands to grow apart rapidly from Southern and American culture. This difference is not likely to manifest itself right away, but in 10 years, the change could be enormous. Hopefully, the size of the SEC would offset this difference. Texas A&M would be enough Texas. A&M will bring many fans and their share, at least, of recruits.

If UT and A&M must come, then Ok should be asked to complete the West. To complete the East, the SEC could ask VT, UNC, and Fla. St. (or Clemson or GA Tech). If things get crazy, also add Missouri and Cincinnati (since Ohio is a top five state for recruits).

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Posted by Chitter Chatter

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Posted on 6/13/10 at 10:59 pm to TigerPaul2

TU is looking for their third conference in 16 years. I know TAMU is as well but TU has a bigger hand in the Big XII failing than anybody. You can mention Mizzou (which is still funny as hell to me), Nebraska, and Colorado but if TU wanted the Big XII to really work, they alone have it in their power to do so.

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Posted by THECookieMonster

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Posted on 6/14/10 at 5:21 am to TigerPaul2

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(2) cultural differences. Texas, because of the demographic influx of illegal aliens, stands to grow apart rapidly from Southern and American culture. This difference is not likely to manifest itself right away, but in 10 years, the change could be enormous. Hopefully, the size of the SEC would offset this difference. Texas A&M would be enough Texas.

Wait, what? You don't want Texas in the SEC because in 10 years they will be a Mexican school?

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Posted by TigerDom

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Posted on 6/14/10 at 8:40 am to TigerPaul2

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(2) cultural differences. Texas, because of the demographic influx of illegal aliens, stands to grow apart rapidly from Southern and American culture. This difference is not likely to manifest itself right away, but in 10 years, the change could be enormous.