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The SEC is already the toughest conference in the nation, I hope A&M doesn't come in.

That seems to be pretty much a done deal after the news conference yesterday. A&M wouldn't be so firm about their intentions to leave (with the Big 12 already discussing replacements) if an SEC invite wasn't a forgone conclusion.

Only question is who the 14th team is. I figure they'll just bring in A&M for 2012 and wait until this off season to get a 14th to come in for 2013.

Originally Posted by dmaul1114 Here's the AP article on the Big 12 conference call that ESPN.com and other sites have up. Nothing much new really other than some quotes from someone who was on the call. Also, it mentions the prior SEC meeting and notes that they did discuss "criteria" for futur expansion--could be some confirmation of the rumor that they voted not to add any teams from current SEC states.

I thought you were done with rumors...

Originally Posted by from source ...likely the only thing that could keep that from happening would be if the 12-team SEC determines it is not ready to add any more teams at this point.

These sources are just reaching like alot of these Cags that try to PM two deals at stores. It just isn't happening. SEC already stated this year they are staying put.

The Big 12 core...
- Texas - not going anywhere. They have all the exposure they need and want.
- Oklahoma/Oklahoma St - not going anywhere without each other and Texas. Since Texas aint moving, these would say.

With the core, the rest of the conference will stick it out. The Big 12 has options to expand if they want. They could grab programs like Houston, Tulsa, and Rice.

All that would possibly happen is Texas A&M leaves the conference and essentially lose all the money as being part of the Big 12. SEC isn't taking them so they would essentially be independent. They were decent last year. The previous years they have been bottom feeders (2009 - 6 wins, 2008 - 4 wins). The SEC is about strength in football. Logically, what would the SEC benefit from possibly taking on this team?

Where did this thread come from?

Originally Posted by lordopus99 I thought you were done with rumors...

Done with forum rumors. The article has quotes from someone on the conference call yesterday. A&M is leaving. They will be in the SEC. The SEC vote was just to protect them from a tampering law suit. SEC benefit is Texas TV market and more recruiting exposure in Texas.

In any case, I'm done reading your posts. You're the new Wildpac. Full of bullshit, inflexibile opinions based on nothing and ignoring all evidence at hand. Not that I'd expect anything more from a F$U alum. And I'm sure you'll disappear and have nothing to say when A&M joins the SEC in the near future.

Here's another blurb on the goings-on from WVU's Athletic Director:

http://wvgazette.com/Sports/todayssp...n/201108271505

"I'm hearing [Texas] A&M wants to leave the Big 12," said the Mountaineer athletic director. "I think that's pretty obvious. And that's significant because A&M has a big footprint in Texas." The Aggies, you may know, seem headed to the Southeastern Conference. This week, A&M president R. Bowen Loftin sent a letter to the Big 12 announcing the school is "exploring our options" for conference movement. In other words, Step One. "I'm hearing [the SEC] doesn't know the fourth school," Luck continued. "I'm hearing if A&M goes, [the SEC] will temporarily have 13 [rather than the projected 14] schools, which is disappointing. It kind of keeps everyone on edge. Does the SEC take Virginia Tech? Missouri? It creates a year or two of increased insecurity."

Originally Posted by dmaul1114 Done with forum rumors. The article has quotes from someone on the conference call yesterday. A&M is leaving. They will be in the SEC. The SEC vote was just to protect them from a tampering law suit. SEC benefit is Texas TV market and more recruiting exposure in Texas. In any case, I'm done reading your posts. You're the new Wildpac. Full of bullshit, inflexibile opinions based on nothing and ignoring all evidence at hand. Not that I'd expect anything more from a F$U alum. And I'm sure you'll disappear and have nothing to say when A&M joins the SEC in the near future.

If it happens, be sure to remind me. The ACC and Big East still exist. I remember that was your assumption last year. The Pac-16 never happened either; another thing you bought in. Your track record isn't holding up too well.

I am the one that just sees it for what it is. Texas A&M wants out. They are upset that University of Texas runs the conference i.e. A&M is just a shadow. That's it. They leave, they lose Big 12 money. SEC doesn't want them hence their stand earlier. It was a polite way of saying no thanks. They don't want/need a school that had a 4 win season 2 years ago.

Footprint in Texas is complete bullcrap. University of Texas owns that state. A&M has always been a shadow thus them wanting to leave. Even leaving won't change that...

Lawsuit is a joke idea too. Did the Big East file a tampering lawsuit, when my conference stole your 3 best schools? No. How about Big 12 on Colorado and Nebraska? No. How about Mountain West on Utah and TCU? No. How about WAC on Boise St? No. You get the picture... If SEC wanted Texas A&M, they would have them at this point.

Originally Posted by ESPN Among items discussed during Saturday's call was how much money Texas A&M would forfeit for leaving the conference and likely negotiations of that amount, which could be $20 million or more. http://espn.go.com/college-sports/st...cording-report

Nowhere did the call state that the SEC would take them.

I doubt anyone cares, but here is my Louisville prediction:
Week 1- Murray State W
Week 2- FIU W
Week 3- @ Kentucky W
Week 4- bye
Week 5- Marshall W
Week 6- @ Cincinnati W
Week 7- @ UNC L
Week 8- Rutgers W
Week 9- Syracuse W
Week 10- @ WVU L
Week 11- Pittsburgh L
Week 12- @ Connecticut W
Week 13- @ South Florida L
Week 14- bye
Week 15- bye
Regular Season: 8-4 (4-3)
*Belk Bowl- UNC W

*Guess

Some more A&M rumblings:

A&M receives letter from Big 12 confirming mutual waivers of legal claims, taking next step toward possible SEC move Texas A&M officials received a letter today from Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe, outlining withdrawal procedures according to the financial provisions of Big 12 bylaws and mutual waivers of legal claims. The letter, received in response to A&M’s Thursday request for withdrawal procedures, should help expedite A&M’s apparent move to the Southeastern Conference. In a statement released today, A&M president R. Bowen Loftin stressed that it is “not our intent to prolong our conference exploration for an extended period of time.” Sources at both A&M and the Big 12 have suggested that, because of the mutual waiver of legal claims in regard to a possible A&M move to the SEC, an announcement in regard to the school’s application for SEC membership could occur by the end of the week. In Monday’s statement, Loftin said: “I certainly appreciate the discussion among the Big 12 presidents/chancellors (during Saturday’s teleconference) and the expression for their desire for Texas A&M to remain in the conference. We all agree that Texas A&M is an extremely valuable institution; thus, it is incumbent upon me, as the president of the university, to ensure that we are in a position to enhance our national visibility and future financial opportunity. While this is a complex and long-term decision, it is not our intent to prolong our conference exploration for an extended period of time.”

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/st...new-conference

Texas A&M's withdrawal is official. They're out of the Big 12 effective July 12. Resignation is contingent on acceptance to the SEC or another league, but that's exact language that was in Nebraska's letter last year a day or two before they joined the Big Ten. So look for the SEC invite/acceptance to come in the next day or two most likely--early next week at the latest (if they want to wait until this weeks games are over) is the word around the net.

Edit: I just saw that A&M has a bye week after their opener this weekend, so it wouldn't surprise me if they stayed quiet on any more news to not distract the team this week and make any formal announcement about a move to another conference next week (their bye week).

It will be interesting to see if anything else happens with realignment. Have to think the Pac 12 will be putting out feelers to the Big 12 teams they wanted last year now that the league is a bit vulnerable again. Even more so if A&M does go to the SEC and they grab another Big 12 team to get to 14 members. Should be an interesting few days/weeks ahead seeing what shakes out from A&M's move.

My guess is nothing major really happens. A&M goes SEC, SEC grabs someone else to get to 14, those two teams just get replaced by their respective conferences and life goes on. Shake up only happens if Oklahoma or Texas decide the Big 12 is done with and jump on the Pac 16 offer. They didn't last year, so I don't see them changing their minds now just because A&M left.

I guess the other potential chaos would be if the Big 10 and/or ACC felt a need to "keep up" if the SEC does go to 14 as then you could potentially see the Big East get raided. Same if the SEC decides to go to 16 I suppose, but there haven't been much rumblings of that around the net.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=caZFEDbgSMY#!
....."I walk to class, J's on my feet. My Jeff Godfries calling QB sneaks.".........

This Baylor vs TCU game is great so far.

Originally Posted by blindinglights This Baylor vs TCU game is great so far.

367 yards!? At half time? That's like more yards than TCU gave up all last year And they have only let up 34 points or more twice in the last 3 season.

EDIT: I think TCU will come back.

I guess if this keeps going, TCU will drop out of the top 25 and Baylor will probably be in the top 25?

Nevermind what I said about TCU coming back (I fell asleep and missed the first half), but , RGIII is an absolute BEAST. Those last two TD passes have been beautiful.

RG3 is sick. Wonder how many performances like this he will have throughout the year.

Originally Posted by blindinglights RG3 is sick. Wonder how many performances like this he will have throughout the year.

If he can stay healthy, he could give be in the running for the Heisman.

Originally Posted by evildeadjedi If he can stay healthy, he could give be in the running for the Heisman.

If Baylor wins at least 9 games (which is debatable).

This TCU/Baylor game is great. What a great kickoff weekend game

Seriously this was a great game!!! Rarely, are the Friday night games any good.