re: How about 9 SEC games & no cross-division permanents?

The only reason I said move Auburn and Bama is there is no way you are losing the Iron Bowl

Plus if the expansion comes from the Big 12 those teams would fit in the west like a Texas and OU

I would much rather play Bama every year rather than in the title game, the east teams are much easier to play in the SEC title game with exception of UGA due to their home field advantage when they make it.

Plus by the time 9 games would come Saban would be closer to retirement, he won't be there forever.