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@AirmanE has nailed it -- all about the money, schools won't turn down the 16 million.
@SmokeOnTheWater I'm not sure what's negative about this analysis -- it's just an opinion. Do you think Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC helps Georgia's chances of winning a championship? Feel free to share your thoughts on it .... we appreciate feedback.
@DawgTattoo there are discussions of keeping the divisions, eliminating the divisions and going to a pod system. We're not just what they will do yet.
Yes, you make a good point. Like most things it will likely come down to being all about the money.
@KDawgpcHC -- My scenario, with divisions and cross divisional play maintained, was for Auburn to move to the East Division. That would mean to preserve the annual Alabama-Auburn game, the most sacred in the SEC, Alabama would no longer be Tennessee's cross-division rival. With Auburn in the East, Georgia would also need a cross-division rival. I suppose you could make the case Tennessee could draw Oklahoma ,and Georgia draw Tennessee, but it seems like Tennessee's history with the state of Texas and the recent classic between Georgia and Oklahoma makes for a more natural rival. Who knows? They may eliminate cross-divisional rivalry games altogether. I do know Rick Barnes would not allow the Big 12-SEC matchup to pair the Vols with Texas. I thought that an odd objection, because Tennessee basketball has become a very strong presence and Texas has fallen off.
Will the schools of the SEC lean towards allowing them to join to protect or solidify their status as the strongest conference for years to come? If say the Big 10 someday threatens this status, how negative could this potentially be financially for the SEC? OU and Texas in the Big 10 might change the dynamic.
@Joe31 All indications is that this is all but a done deal -- SEC schools want that money.
I don’t like this At All !! To me it’s bad, very bad news for the SEC and UGA in particular. But $$$$ will win every time so I about as well find a way to digest it cause it’s gonna happen.😡
@MikeGriffith I think it will increase UGA's playoff chances when OU isn't "passing the eye test" from the committee because they were clearly the 3rd best team in their own conference. More common, quality opponents will expose OU, keeping them from getting in and getting waxed again in the semis
@MikeGriffith Regarding moving Auburn to the east, I think moving Alabama too, then giving Mizzou to the West. The most sacred rivalry that would be sacrificed is LSU v UF and thats not really sacred. Move to 9 sec games and rotate a la pre Mizzou-TAMU
Yes, it will take three “no” votes to squash this plan. However, remember who are casting the votes. It’s not the ADs; it’s the university presidents who are paid to oversee their university’s bottom lines.Tens of millions of dollars won’t just automatically be added to athletic budgets. The stars in those presidents’ eyes are from the millions added to their university budgets with only a portion being reinvested across the athletic spectrum (Title IX).
It would be Alabama and Auburn coming to the east and Missouri shifting to the west, along with Texas and Ok. 7 games against your own division and one game rotating against the other division. I doubt they move to 9 games.
Curious what will happen to the currently scheduled games against OU and Texas. Most likely replaced by cupcakes.
Interesting point. Hadn’t thought of that. I know Title IX regulates federal funds as it pertains to discrimination but I think a university can use it how they like as long as it is deemed justifiable. I guess that’s open to interpretation. But do increased shared funds from a renegotiated tv contract fall under the same regulations? Is it just federal funds that are regulated or is it any funds of a school that accepts federal funds? In any event I think the addition of OU and Texas would warrant such a renegotiation for the SEC. I think your right that the presidents will go after the money no matter the case.
Thinking more about it, for me OU and Texas joining will not be a negative. I really just want UGA to compete like they have recently, finally hold a lead against Bama, and most importantly win a National Championship because I missed the last one. If we are good enough to win a Natty, OU and Texas being in the SEC will make little difference and perhaps like natejaws commented “it will expose them”.
Contrary to popular thought, Ut isn't overflowing with money more than other schools.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2019/09/12/college-football-most-valuable-clemson-texas-am/?sh=27baec47a2e7