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Oct 3, 2011 11:10 PM
krambman;921183 wrote:This seems much more likely than WVU to the SEC.
Yeah I can see WVU going to the Big 12 before the SEC, for the same reasons as state above. The SEC doesn't need anyone else, not really sure why they took A&M
Oct 3, 2011 11:10pm
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Oct 4, 2011 1:42 AM
goosebumps;921194 wrote:Yeah I can see WVU going to the Big 12 before the SEC, for the same reasons as state above. The SEC doesn't need anyone else, not really sure why they took A&M
I think that they took TAMU because, like everyone else, they thought that super-conferences were inevitable, and wanted to get out ahead of the curve. I think they may really be regretting it right now.
Oct 4, 2011 1:42am
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Oct 4, 2011 1:46 AM
krambman;921293 wrote:I think that they took TAMU because, like everyone else, they thought that super-conferences were inevitable, and wanted to get out ahead of the curve. I think they may really be regretting it right now.
Possible, but the aTm folks I know are loving the SEC thing, and with LSU, Arkansas down the road there is a natural fit and the SEC won't mind getting into the Texas tv market.

The Big 12 (or old Big 12) is a dying conference. The SEC bought low with it.
Oct 4, 2011 1:46am
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Oct 4, 2011 10:09 AM
I don't understand the hate for accepting aTm. They have the largest fanbase in the country outside of the UM, OSU, Penn St, ND, and Texas, and they're a better basketball school than 3/4 of the SEC. Not to mention a better football school than UK, Vandy, Ole Miss, and MSU; maybe more.
Oct 4, 2011 10:09am
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Oct 4, 2011 10:42 AM
We will NEVER EVER see The Buckeyes in the SEC !!!
Oct 4, 2011 10:42am
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Oct 4, 2011 11:09 PM
A big east coach sent a text to ESPN:

"The big east is done"
Oct 4, 2011 11:09pm
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Oct 4, 2011 11:28 PM
Does that mean UConn/Rutgers to the ACC?
Oct 4, 2011 11:28pm
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Oct 5, 2011 12:19 AM
Missouri Board of Curators voted to explore leaving the Big XII. As someone said on Twitter earlier (KegsNEggs maybe), "Missouri as three hats to choose from: SEC, SEC, not Big XII." It definitely sounds like Missouri is headed to the SEC.

Also a lot of word circulation on Twitter from national media guys (ESPN, SI) that the Big XII is planning to invite Louisville later this week.

I still think that the B1G stays put unless they can get either Notre Dame or Texas.
Oct 5, 2011 12:19am
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Oct 5, 2011 12:19 AM
SportsAndLady;922342 wrote:A big east coach sent a text to ESPN:

"The big east is done"
Where did you see this?
Oct 5, 2011 12:19am
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Oct 5, 2011 8:48 AM
I just read on Twitter that Cinci is joining the Ivy League, and Ohio State is joining the Sun Belt.

Done deal.

Expect an announcement tomorrow.
Oct 5, 2011 8:48am
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Oct 5, 2011 5:12 PM
lol at the SEC taking the B1G's sloppy seconds.
Oct 5, 2011 5:12pm
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Oct 5, 2011 6:11 PM


Hmmm, thought NY's favorite team is Notre Dame???
Oct 5, 2011 6:11pm
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Oct 5, 2011 6:13 PM
Off topic, but thought people would like to see:

Oct 5, 2011 6:13pm
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Oct 5, 2011 6:25 PM
SportsAndLady;923001 wrote:Off topic, but thought people would like to see:

This is what I've been saying; I don't understand how picking up aTm can be a bad move by the SEC.
Oct 5, 2011 6:25pm
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Oct 5, 2011 6:29 PM
SportsAndLady;923001 wrote:Off topic, but thought people would like to see:

Not surprised at all by the top 5. A&M a little surprising, but not a huge shock. Really, the top 9 are all teams I would have guessed. Shocked by Clemson though. Wouldn't have thought they'd be ahead of Oklahoma, Nebraska, Georgia, LSU, and a few others.
Oct 5, 2011 6:29pm
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Oct 5, 2011 6:32 PM
2kool4skool;923015 wrote:Not surprised at all by the top 5. A&M a little surprising, but not a huge shock. Really, the top 9 are all teams I would have guessed. Shocked by Clemson though. Wouldn't have thought they'd be ahead of Oklahoma, Nebraska, Georgia, LSU, and a few others.
First thing I thought was Clemson being on there...there would be probably 15 schools I'd guess over Clemson.
Oct 5, 2011 6:32pm
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Oct 5, 2011 7:07 PM
Vanderbilt doesn't have a separate athletic department, it is wrapped into the general administration. Williams isn't just the VC of athletics, he's the university's general counsel and also a law professor.

His salary does seem to be a bit exorbitant, however.
Oct 5, 2011 7:07pm
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Oct 5, 2011 7:10 PM
Manhattan Buckeye;923043 wrote:Vanderbilt doesn't have a separate athletic department, it is wrapped into the general administration. Williams isn't just the VC of athletics, he's the university's general counsel and also a law professor.

His salary does seem to be a bit exorbitant, however.
Thanks, that helps clear that up haha
Oct 5, 2011 7:10pm
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Oct 5, 2011 7:15 PM
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Quick reporters chat w #OU pres David Boren. Look for Big 12 expansion soon. Don't expect Missouri to stick around.
Oct 5, 2011 7:15pm
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Oct 6, 2011 11:31 AM
TCU expected to announce soon they are going to the Big XII.
Oct 6, 2011 11:31am