I am not sure that I like all the conference realignment. I think Boise St playing in the Big East is absurd! I really was not a big fan of picking up MizzU, either. I understand why they were added, but it does not mean I like it. Texas AM is a little different story. TAM is an easy fit into the SEC for me, and they should have come/been invited before Arkansas in my opinion (I was stationed overseas at the time and do not know the story behind Arky coming to the SEC).
So if we have to add two more teams...here is who I would CONSIDER...
1. Notre Dame. I would love to have the Golden Domers in our conference. I know this is in stark contrast to my feelings about Boise St and the Big East, but I would love to match up with them on more even terms every year. Besides, there is a ton of money that follows this team.
2. FSU. Their move to the ACC was one of the best business decisions ever made in college football. When FSU forst came into the ACC, it was a very weak conference and allowed Bowden and Co. to move up into "Elite" status very rapidly. FSU does have a very rabid fan base, and the money will follow them, too.
3. Louisville. Decent football that may not be ready for SEC football, but basketball, baseball, and other sports would be a welcome addition. The problem with Louisville is that it exists in a state where there is not enough football talent to go around. The same could be said for Southern Miss.
4. Ga Tech. I am really on the fence with this one. On one hand, they had their shot. They left because of a supposed feud with Bama, and I hold a grudge against them. On the flip side, the state of Georgia is rich in football talent, and unlike Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi, there is enough talent to support two teams from the same state.
Just my 2 cents.
So if we have to add two more teams...here is who I would CONSIDER...
1. Notre Dame. I would love to have the Golden Domers in our conference. I know this is in stark contrast to my feelings about Boise St and the Big East, but I would love to match up with them on more even terms every year. Besides, there is a ton of money that follows this team.
2. FSU. Their move to the ACC was one of the best business decisions ever made in college football. When FSU forst came into the ACC, it was a very weak conference and allowed Bowden and Co. to move up into "Elite" status very rapidly. FSU does have a very rabid fan base, and the money will follow them, too.
3. Louisville. Decent football that may not be ready for SEC football, but basketball, baseball, and other sports would be a welcome addition. The problem with Louisville is that it exists in a state where there is not enough football talent to go around. The same could be said for Southern Miss.
4. Ga Tech. I am really on the fence with this one. On one hand, they had their shot. They left because of a supposed feud with Bama, and I hold a grudge against them. On the flip side, the state of Georgia is rich in football talent, and unlike Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi, there is enough talent to support two teams from the same state.
Just my 2 cents.