The Texas A&M Aggies have officially been admitted by the SEC, and now must prepare for a difficulty increase. The SEC is currently set to enter the 2012-13 seasons with 13 teams, which the conference insists is a fine number even though every architect knows it's bad luck.
That's not easy to believe, considering the logistical inconveniences and general MACness of a 13-team schedule (plus reports that the SEC has sent an offer to Missouri and received one from West Virginia ... and all those denials by Virginia Tech). At least a couple of conference VIPs already seem to feel the same way.
Here's South Carolina president Harris Pastides:
"I don't think 13 is a sustainable number, but I think 14 is," Pastides said. "I'm not in favor of 16 personally right now. You begin to lose what is a very special quality."
And here's Georgia Bulldogs coach Mark Richt:
"Well, if they're joining us, you'd think there would be at least another one joining somewhere along the way," Richt, Georgia's football coach, said Sunday evening.
Head to Texas A&M blog I Am The 12th Man for more, and stick here for more conference realignment news.
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Virginia Tech
Or as dark horse only mentioned when done: Miami
by fracas on Sep 26, 2011 12:24 PM EDT reply actions
I'd think Miami would be no better than the sixth or seventh most likely ACC school to get the call-up.
And I only think the SEC would even consider about three ACC schools.
Virginia Tech seems like a decent bet.
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by Jason Kirk on Sep 26, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
neither GT or Clemson would be interested imo
its a Virginia school or a Florida school, far south from Gainsville
by fracas on Sep 26, 2011 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Tech isn't available (via state politics).
So, if you don’t want to upset the rumored Gentlemen’s Agreement, then the next target is N.C. State. Which isn’t happening as well.
West Virginia or Mizzou it is!
by SuperJew on Sep 27, 2011 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions
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