Report: SEC Already Eyeing Six Teams For Possible Expansion

[FLPanhandle]

Not that I put much stock in this, but

http://www.mrsec.com/story/report-sec-already-eyeing-six-teams-for-possible-expansion

Jimmy Hyams of WNML-AM 990 in Knoxville — citing a source close to CBS — has reported that SEC commissioner Mike Slive has already met with officials from that network regarding his league’s plan for expansion.

Those plans, as Slive has stated publicly, are contingent upon the Big Ten making a major move that would change the balance of power in college athletics.

According to Hyams, Slive told CBS executives in a recent meeting that the league’s goal would be to keep pace with a 16-team Big Ten by pursuing Texas, Texas A&M, Florida State and Clemson.

If Texas and Texas A&M cannot be lured in, then Miami and Georgia Tech will join Florida State and Clemson on the SEC’s wish list.

In the latter case, the league’s goal would be to “own the region.”



I really have doubts about the choices. Miami would never be invited and doubtful that Florida would bless the addition of FSU.

[LisaM]

1. WTF is going on?

Are they just trying to alienate all their alums?

This is a BAD idea, people. You don't just destroy the traditions that bind alumni to their schools.

[brendan120678]

2. Hell...let's just do away with Conferences completely...

and have everyone play as an Independent.

[RT Atlanta]

3. I hope not on the TX schools

I happen to like the "southeastern" part of the conference - I want the schools (with the Arkansas exception) to be no more than a 3-5 hour drive from each campus.

If the SEC is expanding, Clemson, Ga Tech, FSU Crimoles, and, possible a Miami Hurrican (which would blow the "driving distance" concept above), or Louisville to add another rival for UK

[Condem]

4. The folks on this site, for the most part FLPanhandle, fear change.

I, however, welcome it. It's a part of life. As posted on other threads, I believe the Big Ten takes three. ND is out. Definately Nebraska. My only question is if the SEC takes Texas and A&M what happens to Oklahoma??

[FLPanhandle]

5. I think the SEC should jump all over the two Texas schools

Plus Okalahoma, plus Virginia. That adds three new states and a boatload of TV's.

FSU and especially Miami don't add much. Clemson would be a good fit in place of Virginia.

People forget that conference membership has changed in the past. Once Georgia Tech was in the SEC. The Big 12 is still a toddler.

I wouldn't mind seeing 16 team conferences broken into 4 sub divisions with a playoff to the conference championship. Adding two new playoff games would really boost the money.