re: Just for giggles I flipped through the SEC blog on ESPN.

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There is a vibe around the program now, that would have never existed if we were still over there. Same goes for aTm. It's not the same world, and it pisses me off that the kstates of the world think they can come to the SEC and compete because we have.

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Exactly. Moving to the SEC was a fresh start for both programs, and expectations around both programs elevated because of the move. Having JFF helped raise A&M's profile as well. I think our mediocre first year served as a catalyst for last year. there's more of a level playing field in the SEC than we had in the Big 12-I felt like UT, OU, and Kansas worked to keep us as just a good program. Orange Bowl snub is one case in point. And you can't beat the exposure and prestige of playing and competing in the SEC.