goosebumps
Posts: 1,058
Oct 3, 2011 11:10pm
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&Mkrambman;921183 wrote:This seems much more likely than WVU to the SEC.
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Oct 4, 2011 1:42am
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.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
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Oct 4, 2011 1:46am
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.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.
The Big 12 (or old Big 12) is a dying conference. The SEC bought low with it.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Oct 4, 2011 10:09am
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.
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Mortgagestar1
Posts: 117
Oct 4, 2011 10:42am
We will NEVER EVER see The Buckeyes in the SEC !!!
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 4, 2011 11:09pm
A big east coach sent a text to ESPN:
"The big east is done"
"The big east is done"
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Oct 4, 2011 11:28pm
Does that mean UConn/Rutgers to the ACC?
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Oct 5, 2011 12:19am
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.
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.
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Oct 5, 2011 12:19am
Where did you see this?SportsAndLady;922342 wrote:A big east coach sent a text to ESPN:
"The big east is done"
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Oct 5, 2011 12:24am
krambman;922392 wrote:Where did you see this?
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/7060457/missouri-tigers-curators-vote-consider-leaving-big-12
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Oct 5, 2011 12:27am
Was just reading that article, thanks.
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MontyBrunswick
Oct 5, 2011 8:48am
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.
Done deal.
Expect an announcement tomorrow.
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Oct 5, 2011 4:25pm
Interesting. Missouri could be shooting itself in the foot here. I would have to think the SEC would not want to be anyone's fall back plan.
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/15691084/source-big-ten-is-missouris-top-choice-not-sec
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/15691084/source-big-ten-is-missouris-top-choice-not-sec
2kool4skool
Posts: 1,804
Oct 5, 2011 5:12pm
lol at the SEC taking the B1G's sloppy seconds.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 5, 2011 6:11pm
Hmmm, thought NY's favorite team is Notre Dame???
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 5, 2011 6:13pm
Off topic, but thought people would like to see:
SportsAndLady
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Oct 5, 2011 6:13pm
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Oct 5, 2011 6:25pm
This is what I've been saying; I don't understand how picking up aTm can be a bad move by the SEC.SportsAndLady;923001 wrote:Off topic, but thought people would like to see:
2kool4skool
Posts: 1,804
Oct 5, 2011 6:29pm
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.SportsAndLady;923001 wrote:Off topic, but thought people would like to see:
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 5, 2011 6:32pm
First thing I thought was Clemson being on there...there would be probably 15 schools I'd guess over Clemson.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.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 5, 2011 6:43pm
list of ADs w/ incomes listed
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/2011-athletics-director-salaries-database.htm
SMH @ Gene Smith
Edit: Vanderbilt AD makes the most money? Am I reading that correctly?
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/2011-athletics-director-salaries-database.htm
SMH @ Gene Smith
Edit: Vanderbilt AD makes the most money? Am I reading that correctly?
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Oct 5, 2011 7:07pm
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.
His salary does seem to be a bit exorbitant, however.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 5, 2011 7:10pm
Thanks, that helps clear that up hahaManhattan 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.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 5, 2011 7:15pm
[INDENT]@GuerinEmigGuerin Emig[/INDENT]Quick reporters chat w #OU pres David Boren. Look for Big 12 expansion soon. Don't expect Missouri to stick around.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Oct 6, 2011 11:31am
TCU expected to announce soon they are going to the Big XII.