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Reality check for expelling LSU from the SEC...be careful what you ask for.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:37 pm
Here's just a little Google research on the monetary implications:
The LSU brand is valued between $1.3 billion and $1.5 billion, anchoring it firmly as a top-five asset in the Southeastern Conference and a top-10 brand nationally.
1. The Financial Engine of the Conference Record Profits:
During the 2025 fiscal year, the LSU athletic department generated a staggering $223.4 million in total revenue.Football Dominance: LSU Football acts as the primary rainmaker, posting a record $66.8 million net profit (off $117.5 million in standalone football revenue). This massive cash flow heavily subsidizes the rest of the conference's revenue pool and lower-earning institutional sports.
2. Premium Media Inventory for ESPNHigh-Value Broadcasts:
LSU is one of a handful of select "needle-movers" that allows the SEC to command its $3 billion tier-one contract with ESPN.Viewer Draw: The program consistently fills premier broadcast windows (like the 3:30 PM and Saturday prime-time slots on ABC). Removing a brand like LSU would immediately trigger contract "composition clauses," allowing networks to reduce their payout to the SEC due to a loss of marquee game inventory.
3. Championship Cross-Sport EquityMulti-Sport Success:
Unlike schools that rely entirely on football, LSU draws immense brand value from winning national championships across football, baseball, women's basketball, and gymnastics. This comprehensive success drives massive merchandise sales, high digital viewership, and consistent postseason revenue shares from NCAA tournaments and bowl games back into the SEC ecosystem.
This multi-billion dollar valuation explains why the SEC's current threat to expel LSU over roster-eligibility disputes carries such seismic financial weight for both sides.
Money talks...no matter who has an axe to grind with LSU.
The LSU brand is valued between $1.3 billion and $1.5 billion, anchoring it firmly as a top-five asset in the Southeastern Conference and a top-10 brand nationally.
1. The Financial Engine of the Conference Record Profits:
During the 2025 fiscal year, the LSU athletic department generated a staggering $223.4 million in total revenue.Football Dominance: LSU Football acts as the primary rainmaker, posting a record $66.8 million net profit (off $117.5 million in standalone football revenue). This massive cash flow heavily subsidizes the rest of the conference's revenue pool and lower-earning institutional sports.
2. Premium Media Inventory for ESPNHigh-Value Broadcasts:
LSU is one of a handful of select "needle-movers" that allows the SEC to command its $3 billion tier-one contract with ESPN.Viewer Draw: The program consistently fills premier broadcast windows (like the 3:30 PM and Saturday prime-time slots on ABC). Removing a brand like LSU would immediately trigger contract "composition clauses," allowing networks to reduce their payout to the SEC due to a loss of marquee game inventory.
3. Championship Cross-Sport EquityMulti-Sport Success:
Unlike schools that rely entirely on football, LSU draws immense brand value from winning national championships across football, baseball, women's basketball, and gymnastics. This comprehensive success drives massive merchandise sales, high digital viewership, and consistent postseason revenue shares from NCAA tournaments and bowl games back into the SEC ecosystem.
This multi-billion dollar valuation explains why the SEC's current threat to expel LSU over roster-eligibility disputes carries such seismic financial weight for both sides.
Money talks...no matter who has an axe to grind with LSU.
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Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:38 pm to roscoe mike
Sankey and the other member schools don’t care
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:39 pm to roscoe mike
quote:Doesn’t appear that the other SEC institutions care
Money talks...no matter who has an axe to grind with LSU.
This post was edited on 9/8/26 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:39 pm to Henry Jones Jr
It's a bluff. Aint happenin.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:40 pm to Henry Jones Jr
quote:Then we are all of the same mind. Do it.
Doesn’t appear that the other SEC institutions care
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:40 pm to roscoe mike
The addition of Texas and Oklahoma greatly diminishes the individual value of any one institution as it relates to the SEC’s media value.
Ask your Google machine how much of LSU’s revenue is generated from its membership in the SEC.
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Ask your Google machine how much of LSU’s revenue is generated from its membership in the SEC.
16x
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:40 pm to roscoe mike
LSU fans sure to put a ton of effort into thier melting
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:40 pm to roscoe mike
Chicken is gonna close the SEC rant
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:41 pm to UTATX
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It's a bluff. Aint happenin.
I think the action of even bringing this up is going to result in Sankey's eventual ouster.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:41 pm to UTATX
quote:We’ve heard this on repeat since this all started. “The SEC won’t block LSU from getting these players”
It's a bluff. Aint happenin.
“The SEC won’t pass a rule”
“The SEC won’t sue LSU”
“The SEC won’t consider kicking LSU out”
“The SEC won’t vote to kick LSU out”
It all keeps happening
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:42 pm to Henry Jones Jr
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It all keeps happening
I will bet you $1,000 it wont happen. Will send to Chicken to hold in escrow ;)
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:43 pm to roscoe mike
The world does not revolve around LSU. That mind set is what put you in this position.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:46 pm to Giantkiller
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I hope the action of even bringing this up is going to result in Sankey's eventual ouster.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:48 pm to AlaskaAg
The world does not revolve around LSU
Apparently it does, that’s all
Anyone has talked about for 2 weeks
Apparently it does, that’s all
Anyone has talked about for 2 weeks
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:48 pm to roscoe mike
SEC boots LSU, adds Miami/UNC/Duke
Miami>LSU historically and presently in football, so that's a net gain
SEC locks down preeminence in basketball
No one gives a shite about baseball
North Carolina/South Florida market>>>>Louisiana by every metric
SEC institutional academic/international profile as a whole dramatically increases
I'm not sure what we're waiting for
Miami>LSU historically and presently in football, so that's a net gain
SEC locks down preeminence in basketball
No one gives a shite about baseball
North Carolina/South Florida market>>>>Louisiana by every metric
SEC institutional academic/international profile as a whole dramatically increases
I'm not sure what we're waiting for
This post was edited on 9/8/26 at 12:49 pm
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:49 pm to Jauquismos
They won't kick LSU out but I do believe there will be things that LSU must do to keep it from happening
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:51 pm to UTATX
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It's a bluff. Aint happenin.
Are you sure it's a bluff? If LSU calls the bluff and the conference cowers down - it would not only look terrible for the SEC as a whole, but also set a precedence of the conference having zero authority/power over the schools that are voluntary members.
I don't expect LSU to get kicked out, but wouldn't be shocked to see huge financial penalties, suspensions, and probation penalties levied at them. If I'm wrong and they get kicked out, I'd just laugh about it.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:51 pm to SECCaptain
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Miami>LSU historically and presently in football, so that's a net gain
whatPosted on 9/8/26 at 12:53 pm to SECCaptain
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SEC boots LSU, adds Miami/UNC/Duke Miami>LSU historically and presently in football, so that's a net gain SEC locks down preeminence in basketball No one gives a shite about baseball North Carolina/South Florida market>>>>Louisiana by every metric SEC institutional academic/international profile as a whole dramatically increases I'm not sure what we're waiting for
Honestly we should sell the state back to France.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 12:53 pm to roscoe mike
All good arguments, but ever heard the term cut off your nose to spite your face?
The SEC is being run apparently by a sensitive bitch Commissioner and 2-3 loud voices in the room.
LSU needs to politely tell Sankey to go for it. LSU will likely tie it up in court and win a nice windfall. Brian Kelly payoff, here we come!
The SEC is being run apparently by a sensitive bitch Commissioner and 2-3 loud voices in the room.
LSU needs to politely tell Sankey to go for it. LSU will likely tie it up in court and win a nice windfall. Brian Kelly payoff, here we come!
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