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Was adding Texas A&M to the SEC a mistake?
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:06 am
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:06 am
It's an honest question. Was adding Texas A&M a mistake by the SEC?
PROS for TAMU:
- Poll bumps and over-the-top hype for even the smallest success
- Stadium expansion after a 4 loss season
- SEC TV $$$
- Recruiting gravitas and momentum
- Renewed interest in program by alumni - see stadium expansion
NEGS for TAMU:
- ???
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PROS for SEC:
- ???
NEGS for SEC:
- Inundation with TAMU fans and 'tradition' - no rivalries or tradition of value added
- SEC West becomes more cannibalistic than ever, both in games and recruiting. Nine game conf. schedule would be downright murder
- Perceived influence creep into Texas only benefits Aggies, not the conference like they thought it would.
- Further having to subdivide TV money and influence
Does anyone feel like we are better off? What is the next program the SEC will save from mediocrity via expansion?
My views are my own and do not necessarily represent those of SEC or Auburn fans.
PROS for TAMU:
- Poll bumps and over-the-top hype for even the smallest success
- Stadium expansion after a 4 loss season
- SEC TV $$$
- Recruiting gravitas and momentum
- Renewed interest in program by alumni - see stadium expansion
NEGS for TAMU:
- ???
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PROS for SEC:
- ???
NEGS for SEC:
- Inundation with TAMU fans and 'tradition' - no rivalries or tradition of value added
- SEC West becomes more cannibalistic than ever, both in games and recruiting. Nine game conf. schedule would be downright murder
- Perceived influence creep into Texas only benefits Aggies, not the conference like they thought it would.
- Further having to subdivide TV money and influence
Does anyone feel like we are better off? What is the next program the SEC will save from mediocrity via expansion?
My views are my own and do not necessarily represent those of SEC or Auburn fans.
This post was edited on 9/8/14 at 10:19 am
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Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:09 am to polydorr
-3/10
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:10 am to polydorr
50% of our expansions in 1992 and 2012 where on target. 50% were a result of settling for what we could get at the time.
C- grade on expansions for the SEC IMO.
C- grade on expansions for the SEC IMO.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:11 am to polydorr
You could've just put they're gay and it be a be a better troll than this.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:11 am to polydorr
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Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:13 am to polydorr
quote:
My views are my own and do not necessarily represent those of SEC or Auburn fans.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:13 am to polydorr
quote:
- Further having to subdivide TV money and influence
You'd have to go to shaggybevo to get a number crunch from some obsessed longhorns; but they break down the (unbelievable to them) incremental revenue A&M brings to the SECN because Texas is considered in the footprint. It's something like 90+ million. I think we are bringing our share and some of extra TV revenue.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:16 am to MMB5DAP
In all seriousness, I think they were a phenomenal addition and fit very well. Awesome tradition, strong program, great fans, RABID fans. Love the add
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:16 am to polydorr
quote:
Was adding Texas to the United States a mistake?
Without question.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:17 am to polydorr
You seem threatened
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:17 am to polydorr
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SEC West becomes more cannibalistic than ever, both in games and recruiting. Nine game conf. schedule would be downright murder
Scared
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Perceived influence creep into Texas only benefits Aggies, not the conference like they thought it would. Epicenter of conference
Not when you look at $. As far as recruiting, yeah yall fricked.
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Further having to subdivide TV money and influence
SECN without TAMU is a non-starter at worst and at best makes much less money. TAMU brings each school in SEC more money than it would have without it. You are welcome.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:18 am to polydorr
A&M made a great decision joining the conference. From a revenue standpoint, they are worth keeping around. Adding the Ags was a net negative in every other regard.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:19 am to polydorr
Someone got A&M all up in their dome.
Rant logic.
Rant logic.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:20 am to MMB5DAP
By adding A&M you added a potential long term powerhouse to the conference, from one of the largest media market states, along with one of the deepest talent pools in the nation...that was a win all across the board.
...as for the East... I am sure we could have done better.
...as for the East... I am sure we could have done better.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:21 am to polydorr
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PROS for SEC:
- $$$
FIFY retard
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:26 am to the808bass
thought the season was going to kill idiotic posts..
guess that won't happen as long as there are idiotic posters.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:27 am to MC5601
TAMU could have joined the conference of its choice. Has the academic side of things for b1g, acc, PAC and a top 10 AD.
-AAU
-Research giant
-in a very large state
-top 10 AD
Ergo, send us a gift basket in appreciation.
-AAU
-Research giant
-in a very large state
-top 10 AD
Ergo, send us a gift basket in appreciation.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:28 am to Jagd Tiger
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thought the season was going to kill idiotic posts.. guess that won't happen as long as there are idiotic posters.
Yeah. People complain about the off-season. But it's not really any different than in-season.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:29 am to polydorr
yes
Posted on 9/8/14 at 10:30 am to polydorr
aTm is a fabulous addition to the SEC
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