re: How bad does Clemson want to be in the SEC?

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You'd really rather play weak teams for the majority, if not all, of your schedule? Sure, the SEC is down now relative to the way it was during that seven year NC run, but that string of champions happened because we played a tough schedule week after week.

If your sentiment reflects that of Clemson's overall fanbase, you're not worthy of being in the SEC.

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OK, Commissioner.

Strength of Scehdule 2017

Looks like Clemson plays a pretty tough schedule - #3.
6 of the top 25 are ACC, 4 are SEC.

Huh. Imagine that. I know that doesn't fit the SEC, SEC narrative, but there it is. Clemson doesn't need the SEC to win big or sell tickets. Great fan support, coaches, administrative leadership is All In, plenty of money for campus upgrades, and winning football championships. A founding member of the conference. Great rivalries with GT and FSU that the players and fans care about. Let's not forget that the ACC is the king of MBB, either.

Exactly why would Clemson leave?

More money? Bigger away games?
What has that extra money gotten the SEC? Y'all have 4 teams that haven't won a conference game yet. Just 4 teams ranked in the top 25. Teams with self-imposed penalties. Half the schools have coaches on firing watch.

What is Clemson supposed to be jealous of here?

And we still get to beat the shite out of USCe, whichever conference we're in.