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re: Who do you want to see added to a 16 team SEC?
Posted on 6/9/14 at 10:12 am to FairhopeTider
Posted on 6/9/14 at 10:12 am to FairhopeTider
OU is probably a non-starter for several reasons:
1) A&M, Arkansas, LSU, and Missouri would likely not approve.
2) OU brings no additional TV footprint of significance.
Texas is an interesting choice. The above schools would likely vote against as well, but they would deepen the TV market penetration in the state. However, tu has a long history of running down the SEC alleging that we are all cheaters, and low quality academic schools. It is likely that Texas would never stoop so low as to join the SEC.
As for OU, they had their chance to come with us.
1) A&M, Arkansas, LSU, and Missouri would likely not approve.
2) OU brings no additional TV footprint of significance.
Texas is an interesting choice. The above schools would likely vote against as well, but they would deepen the TV market penetration in the state. However, tu has a long history of running down the SEC alleging that we are all cheaters, and low quality academic schools. It is likely that Texas would never stoop so low as to join the SEC.
As for OU, they had their chance to come with us.
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Posted on 6/9/14 at 10:38 am to The Balinese Club
JHMO... expansion needs to fit this criteria:
- new TV markets, should bring something new to the table
- since we are the SOUTHeastern conference, should be a geographical fit, preferably contiguous to current footprint
- doesn't cannibalize existing team strengths
- solid academic profile
- comprehensive sports programs with good history
- no schools smaller than current members, public schools preferred, "regional" not really an option
With that criteria list in mind...
Won't Work:
Overlapping markets: Memphis, Southern Miss, Florida State, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Louisville - note: Florida and Texas are so big that a market overlap might still work for a VERY major school
Too small or private: Wake Forest, Duke, Tulane, Rice
Just can't see a fit here- either markets or academics: Memphis, Southern Miss, South Florida, Central Florida
Political problems: Texas (will never go where Texas A&M is), Okla St. and Oklahoma are tied together
Might work:
North Carolina -OR- NC State
Virginia -OR- Virginia Tech
Maryland
Texas - OR - Baylor -OR- Houston - OR- TCU
Cincinnati
Miami
IMHO expansion plans should go for NC State and Virginia Tech, and move Missouri to the West.
- new TV markets, should bring something new to the table
- since we are the SOUTHeastern conference, should be a geographical fit, preferably contiguous to current footprint
- doesn't cannibalize existing team strengths
- solid academic profile
- comprehensive sports programs with good history
- no schools smaller than current members, public schools preferred, "regional" not really an option
With that criteria list in mind...
Won't Work:
Overlapping markets: Memphis, Southern Miss, Florida State, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Louisville - note: Florida and Texas are so big that a market overlap might still work for a VERY major school
Too small or private: Wake Forest, Duke, Tulane, Rice
Just can't see a fit here- either markets or academics: Memphis, Southern Miss, South Florida, Central Florida
Political problems: Texas (will never go where Texas A&M is), Okla St. and Oklahoma are tied together
Might work:
North Carolina -OR- NC State
Virginia -OR- Virginia Tech
Maryland
Texas - OR - Baylor -OR- Houston - OR- TCU
Cincinnati
Miami
IMHO expansion plans should go for NC State and Virginia Tech, and move Missouri to the West.
Posted on 6/9/14 at 11:35 am to The Balinese Club
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OU is probably a non-starter for several reasons:
1) A&M, Arkansas, LSU, and Missouri would likely not approve.
2) OU brings no additional TV footprint of significance.
Texas is an interesting choice. The above schools would likely vote against as well, but they would deepen the TV market penetration in the state. However, tu has a long history of running down the SEC alleging that we are all cheaters, and low quality academic schools. It is likely that Texas would never stoop so low as to join the SEC.
As for OU, they had their chance to come with us.
Aren't they stuck as a package deal with Oklahoma State?
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