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Not a fan of expansion. (Lurkers Opinion)
Posted on 6/13/10 at 11:08 pm
Posted on 6/13/10 at 11:08 pm
Usually a lurker but have to weigh in.
I AM NOT A FAN AT EXPANDING THE SEC AT ALL. It does not matter if we have 12, 14, 121 teams within the conference. All that matters is winning. You do not switch to ESPNU on a Saturday in the fall unless it is your team playing. You know why? They are usually a losing team!!! Screw the "thought" of how TV will look in the future. You watch winners... PERIOD.
We are too caught up in keeping up with the Jones's that we fail to realize that in Football we are Kings. This doesn't change no matter the number of teams in the conference. Screw the Pac 109 or whatever they end up as. We will still dominate them as we have over the past decade.
Now if it happens... I want Texas, OU, TAM, and VT. All teams that increase the competition level. To be the best you have to beat the best. However, the best fit is Clemson, GT, FSU, and VT due to already established rivalries and recruiting ties.
I AM NOT A FAN AT EXPANDING THE SEC AT ALL. It does not matter if we have 12, 14, 121 teams within the conference. All that matters is winning. You do not switch to ESPNU on a Saturday in the fall unless it is your team playing. You know why? They are usually a losing team!!! Screw the "thought" of how TV will look in the future. You watch winners... PERIOD.
We are too caught up in keeping up with the Jones's that we fail to realize that in Football we are Kings. This doesn't change no matter the number of teams in the conference. Screw the Pac 109 or whatever they end up as. We will still dominate them as we have over the past decade.
Now if it happens... I want Texas, OU, TAM, and VT. All teams that increase the competition level. To be the best you have to beat the best. However, the best fit is Clemson, GT, FSU, and VT due to already established rivalries and recruiting ties.
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Posted on 6/14/10 at 12:17 am to wareagle79
I disagree with you.
Posted on 6/14/10 at 12:32 am to wareagle79
we appreciate your input, but you are wrong about one fundamental thing:
in this economic climate- getting paid is all these university presidents and athletic directors are interested in. to get paid, you must expand your conference's footprint to reach new cities (read: eyesballs) to broadcast games, to make your tv network contract more lucrative. while winning is great, its not near the top of the list right now
quote:the only thing that matters is money. specifically TV contract monies to fuel non-revenue sports (your wimmin's basketball, track, most baseball).
All that matters is winning
in this economic climate- getting paid is all these university presidents and athletic directors are interested in. to get paid, you must expand your conference's footprint to reach new cities (read: eyesballs) to broadcast games, to make your tv network contract more lucrative. while winning is great, its not near the top of the list right now
Posted on 6/14/10 at 1:44 am to wareagle79
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However, the best fit is Clemson, GT, FSU, and VT due to already established rivalries and recruiting ties.
FSU, absolutely. I support A&M+Florida State in the SEC. Two quality programs that fit academically, culturally, and (historically) athletically.
Posted on 6/14/10 at 2:34 am to wareagle79
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You watch winners... PERIOD.
This is true, but........... how do you think we get winners???
We pay good money for good coaches that recruit good talent.
Where do you think those good coaches will go?
To the highest bidder...
So....... a lesson for you. Make good money with TV contracts, use money to buy good coaches, who recruit good talent. Then win games. Which is "what we watch".
Your objective is right, you just don't know how to get there. Typical Barner.
Posted on 6/14/10 at 3:31 am to wareagle79
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Now if it happens... I want Texas, OU, TAM, and VT. All teams that increase the competition level. To be the best you have to beat the best. However, the best fit is Clemson, GT, FSU, and VT due to already established rivalries and recruiting ties.
I disagree with you. It's about that 17 million per school tv contract the SEC has with ESPN/CBS. I agree with the teams you picked starting with Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Virginia Tech. But I don't think Clemson, GT and FSU would be the best fit. Or should I say the smart fit. We already have SEC programs in those states. This whole expansion is about taking on new TV markets. That and I like the idea of having a SEC school in the state of Texas, Virginia or North Carolina for new recruiting grounds. It's all about that money and if the SEC is going to add more teams, we might as well go after the best ones.
Posted on 6/14/10 at 5:15 am to Earthquake 88
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NATidefan
What the hell is my ole' lady doing in your avatar? Pervert.
Very Nice!
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