SEC -- no offer to Texas A&M [update: offer to Texas A&M]

Either Baylor drew the short straw or they know they will be conference-less if the [STRIKE]SWC [/STRIKE] little 9 dissolves. The school left standing when the music stops?





President R. Bowen Loftin, Texas A&M University
Statement Regarding Conference Situation
"We are certainly pleased with the action taken last night by the presidents and chancellors of the Southeastern Conference to unanimously accept Texas A&M as the league's 13th member. However, this acceptance is conditional, and we are disappointed in the threats made by one of the Big 12 member institutions to coerce Texas A&M into staying in the Big 12 Conference. These actions go against the commitment that was made by this university and the Big 12 on Sept. 2. We are working diligently to resolve any and all issues as outlined by the SEC."

What do you expect with a bunch of Baptist...:roll:

A Winning Tradition

• Men's Outdoor Track & Field - National Champions, 2011, 2010, 2009
• Women's Outdoor Track & Field - National Champions, 2011, 2010, 2009
• Women's Basketball - National Champions, 2011
• Men's Tennis Doubles - National Champions, 2011
• Equestrian - Western Team National Champions, 2011, 2010, 2009; seven others since 1999
• Men's Indoor Tennis Doubles - National Champions, 2010
• Men's Golf - National Champions, 2009
• NACDA Director's Cup - nationally ranked #6 in 2010, #13 in 2009, #12 in 2008
• 20 Varsity sports teams, 30 club teams
• One of the largest intramurals programs in the country

How could you forget the sport that matters... Football - National Champions, 1939

New video in from Austin...Texas AD not too happy....

[video]http://youtu.be/JsjhgE9CK4Y[/video]

What do you expect with a bunch of Baptist...:roll:

Some aTm Aggies purchased some billboard time on a board near Waco, Tx

That looks like a longhorn sign.

That looks like a longhorn sign.

Nope from the aggies... The shorthorns just think they're "Gods" :roll:

Texas Tech for the West and either Florida State or Clemson for the East.

Texas Tech for the West and either Florida State or Clemson for the East.

Hell no to the first 2. And FSU knows better than to join the SEC, even if offered. Clemson would fit right in since they are a football school and have the heated rivalry with the cocks. But can we handle another orange team?

Hell no to the first 2. And FSU knows better than to join the SEC, even if offered. Clemson would fit right in since they are a football school and have the heated rivalry with the cocks. But can we handle another orange team?

As I look into my crystal ball for this week, I see that the little schools in the little 12 will drop the lawsuit threat and aTm will come into the SEC. The SEC will also send offer out to Mizzou, WV and FSU this week....stay tuned.. Might also see some wild announcements with the little 12 and the Big East collapse due to multiple invitations to their members by other conferences....

Hell no to the first 2. And FSU knows better than to join the SEC, even if offered. Clemson would fit right in since they are a football school and have the heated rivalry with the cocks. But can we handle another orange team?

I also agree with Clemson as a good second since they have the tie-in with Auburn too. I can't see FSU and UF in the same conference. Mizzou would open up that state's recruits for plundering but I don't know how attractive that would be to the SEC. I am leaning toward Clemson.

I would love for FSU to join the Conference.

They chickened out back in 90s or the ACC basketball deal was much better than the Conference's football deal.

Bowden wouldn't have close to Paterno if FSU played in the Conference.

I also agree with Clemson as a good second since they have the tie-in with Auburn too. I can't see FSU and UF in the same conference. Mizzou would open up that state's recruits for plundering but I don't know how attractive that would be to the SEC. I am leaning toward Clemson.

Clemson tie in with Auburn...they've only played once in the last four decades.

Auburn and FSU recruit the same athletes, it's an easy drive for fans, and they had a heckuva rivalry during the Pat Dye years.

Of course Auburn knew Ole Bobby would beat 'em like a drum after they canned Terry but time heals all wounds and Auburn had a contractural option to buy out the game.

I would love for FSU to join the Conference.

They chickened out back in 90s or the ACC basketball deal was much better than the Conference's football deal.

Bowden wouldn't have close to Paterno if FSU played in the Conference.

True. Should the wins he got while coach of Howard be included? I guess when you step back you can say he was smart to stay away from the SEC and get some championships. People can call them chicken but given the state of ball in this day and age that's about the least of your worries.

Baylor has zero incentive to agree not to sue the SEC or A&M. They will lose so much money if the Big 12 collapses since they know they will not get into a "superconference". They only got into the Big 12 because the governor was an alumna.

Baylor may not be a great football program (which is where the money is), but overall, they are definitely one of the most competitive athletic programs in the Big 12. The money they bring in for Football is what allows them to be so successful in all the other sports.

It could also be that Texas is behind Baylor not agreeing to not sue. Texas does not want to go independent in their olympic sports, and they know they will have to restructure (read: lose money) their TV deal if they enter the Pac-12/16.

The SEC will have to drop their requirement that a team be free from potential lawsuits if this deal is going to go through. Baylor knows they that would be committing suicide by agreeing not to sue A&M. They are not going to do that.

True. Should the wins he got while coach of Howard be included? I guess when you step back you can say he was smart to stay away from the SEC and get some championships. People can call them chicken but given the state of ball in this day and age that's about the least of your worries.

I wanted FSU in the conference and Bowden would have gone with it - if the Gators hadn't balked...a lot of bad blood I guess.

http://classicnoles.typepad.com/gar...lorida-was-ordered-to-play-florida-state.html

Clemson tie in with Auburn...they've only played once in the last four decades.

Of course Auburn knew Ole Bobby would beat 'em like a drum after they canned Terry but time heals all wounds and Auburn had a contractural option to buy out the game.

I guess you've never hear about the campus design similarities or the fact that they are considered sister schools or that Clemson is sometimes called Auburn with a lake. Come on Buz, you need Clemson as that's one SC school we know GA can beat, FSU not so much.

I can drive to Tallahassee though...just saying.


I hope we can beat Coastal Carolina they haven't lost a game and we haven't won any.

I'd rather that the SEC stay like it is. But that's not gonna happen. I like Clemson as the new member. When we lived in SC, we loved going to Clemson/USCarolina games and Clemson/Georgia games. Great rivalries.

I can drive to Tallahassee though...just saying.


I hope we can beat Coastal Carolina they haven't lost a game and we haven't won any.

Understood, but I can drive to Clemson

Something to think about

If Oklahoma leaves for the Pac-12 and takes Oklahoma State with them, the Big 12 is over regardless of what Baylor decides to do with this lawsuit.

But...the big 12 has a guaranteed automatic birth in the Fiesta Bowl until 2013, regardless of how many teams are in the conference. So Baylor would have a 5 team conference (assuming Tech and UT go with OU) that they are pretty much guaranteed to win every year. Winning the conference will get them to the Fiesta Bowl through 2013. Also, Baylor will get to collect the large checks these schools will have to write for leaving the conference.

This whole thing is just crazy. I think the NCAA should call a meeting to look at the long-term implications of all of this.

It's starting...

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports...ent-possibilities-such-as-moving-1855047.html

Please. No FSU in SEC. Let them join the Big 12 minus ?

As I look into my crystal ball for this week, I see that the little schools in the little 12 will drop the lawsuit threat and aTm will come into the SEC. The SEC will also send offer out to Mizzou, WV and FSU this week....stay tuned.. Might also see some wild announcements with the little 12 and the Big East collapse due to multiple invitations to their members by other conferences....

Crystal Ball holding true...

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/6980644/pitt-syracuse-apply-join-acc-ranks-source-says

Crystal Ball holding true...

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/6980644/pitt-syracuse-apply-join-acc-ranks-source-says

As I look into my crystal ball for this week, I see that the little schools in the little 12 will drop the lawsuit threat and aTm will come into the SEC. The SEC will also send offer out to Mizzou, WV and FSU this week....stay tuned.. Might also see some wild announcements with the little 12 and the Big East collapse due to multiple invitations to their members by other conferences....

Shorthorns BOR and Oklahoma BOR both meet today. Suspect that the outcome will be the death of the little 12....

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/s...ma-oklahoma-state-texas-tech-according-source

Also, UConn, now looking to jump ship to the ACC....Big East soon to be on life support.... The super conference concepts are becoming reality....stay tuned....