re: Why is there so much hate for the SEC?

not to mention our new TV contracts are the envy of everyone else (less from big 10 because they have their own network). this will really kick in (the hate, that is)this year when SEC games will be regularly televised in other markets, not just the southeast. sec games will bump some more local teams. also, we were the first conference to expand and start the super-conference race. lastly, we pay our coaches better so we are attracting the best coaches. i think it is safe to say the SEC has been very proactive in elevating our football teams welfare and us southerners stick together; we holler SEC, SEC. i haven't heard any other conference do that; they just aren't that cohesive.