re: Why is Missouri in the SEC East?

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boXerrumble
Why is Missouri in the SEC East?
Why can't they just put Auburn in the East and Missouri in the West?

Geographically it makes sense, and also the SEC can have the possibility of a Bama vs. Auburn SECCG.

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Because by doing that you're putting either the IB or TSIO @ risk of being eliminated.
Also, I personally don't think the SEC will ever split a state amongst 2 divisions (so no to TN/Vandy nor Aub./Ala. splitting). Besides, you have those in-state rivalry games to keep.