re: SEC North/South Bama to North

You're right. It doesn't matter what works best for new guys, just a fortunate benefit for you.

But I do think it makes sense for MO to play border states. Plus LSU trades Ark and Auburn for UGa and SC as permanents. I like the trade for us and think this allows some geographical consistency, even if it's not precise w/ locations of SC, Alabama and Mississippi schools.