More speculation: Texas A&M to SEC and Utah or Kansas to P-16?
by JazzyUte on Jun 11, 2010 3:54 PM MDT
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PrintPlease put me out of my misery. This is getting ridiculous. We've had more twists and turns than than an M. Night Shyamalan film and it's been just as awful.
The latest could put Texas A&M in the SEC. At least that's what Olin Buchanon of Rivals.com said today on Bill Riley's show.
It'd make sense, since the Aggies have not been mentioned in any of the latest expansion rumors involving the Big 12 and Pac Ten. The latest, leaked today, puts four, not five as originally thought, Big 12 South teams in the currently expanding Pac.
This from that article:
But, the official continued, "The schools on the West Coast just don't see the benefit of Baylor. The Pac-10 is talking more about Kansas and Utah because they bring different (television) markets. Baylor's been lobbying everybody around Texas. They need to be lobbying California."
So, it could come down to Utah and Kansas if Texas A&M bolts for the SEC.
This ain't over yet.
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We need to hope...
That A&M can find a way to get into the SEC, I’m just not sure they have enough pull for that to happen though.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Or the P10 could just invite Utah...
And tell A&M to go f themselves.
Who knows, though. Gah. This is all exciting and pathetic at the same time.
Words can't explain...
how intriguing all this is to me right now. Yeah, it’s frustrating thinking we could be left on the outside looking in, but this shit is just crazy.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Just be thankful, I guess, we're being mentioned.
So we still have a chance. Imagine what WAC teams are feeling like right now. They’ve lost their best team and that conference went from somewhat respectable because of Boise State to MAC level in one damn day.
AHHH, could you imagine playing Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Arizona State, and Arizona
year in and year out?? Not to mention occasionally playing USC, Washington, etc in meaningful conference game. It’d be awesome.
Though I am concerned we would be relegated to mediocrity like Oregon State – a solid program but will never be a national powerhouse. We could have Powerhouse status if we stayed in a 16 team MWC.
I think 100% of Colorado fans would rather have you guys than A&M
A&M was only invited to get Texas. Utah is SO much better of a fit, I think we could become nice rivals (football, b-ball, skiing). Otherwise we’ll probably be paired up with Texas Tech (gag). It makes perfect sense, the Pac-10 will already have all Texas TV markets, bring Salt Lake, more money for everyone. Hope you join us.
Greetings from a Pac-10 alum
If Texas A&M doesn’t come along, I can tell you that the majority of us at California Golden Blogs hope that Utah is extended an invitation. Heck, most of us would probably prefer you guys over A&M anyway.
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by BearStage on Jun 12, 2010 12:58 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
Most of us would rather Utah than the Aggies.
California Golden Blogs! It`s dat Woo WHOOOOO!
by Maisbikkja on Jun 12, 2010 1:30 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Really?
That’s mighty nice of you, but A&M is a heckuva school.
We’d love ot be in the PAC-10 with you fellers though, that’s a fine group of schools and athletic taditions to be a part of.
A&M is a decent ag school
But their fanbase is just as annoying and hopeless as any SEC crowd. They deserve one another, and personally, I’d rather a group like Utah to come in, who would actually appreciate their spot in the conference, hands down.
California Golden Blogs! It`s dat Woo WHOOOOO!
by Maisbikkja on Jun 14, 2010 1:12 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Same for Oregon fans
FWIW we would MUCH rather have you than A&M. I’m curious if it is the best move for you guys though, with BSU in now, you guys are sure to get BCS AQ status. But it looks like the Pac 10 is much more lucrative money wise.
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
I think if the P10 goes P16, teams in the MWC are doomed...
Because it’s going to be such a recruiting boom for those schools that I just don’t see how, even with a BCS bid, we could even come close to staying at the same level.
I’ve already conceded that if we don’t get into the mega-conferences, it’s likely down the road we’re playing an an entirely different level of football than the P16.
MWC teams are doomed
I agree. Right now Utah pulls recruits away from mid-level BCS schools, but if mege-conferences form and Utah is not included that will stop happening. Even if the MWC were to add teams from the old big 12, the league would be light years behind in revenue, influence, and recruiting ability. I’m praying for A&M to join the SEC…
by GodisBrianJohnson on Jun 12, 2010 4:32 PM MDT up reply actions
This UW fan wants Utah
As a life long University of Washington fan, I and most people I know what Utah on board. I’m really hoping A/M goes to the SEC. I’d rather have you guys.
This Cal fan is pulling for the Utes, as I think the SLC market is a substantial one, Utah is the fastest growing state, and I like how Colorado & Utah pair together along with the TX, OK and AZ schools. Kansas is just awkward.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
One problem though
I think the Pac-10 would be more inclined to pick up Kansas due to their powerhouse status in basketball cause there isn’t a lot of powerful BB schools in the Pac-10 right now. My point is this expansion war has so much more than just football athletics involved.
Eh. Football IS the driving force.
And Kansas’ football program is years behind Utah. Even their stadium isn’t at the level of RES.
My guess is that if Kansas gets in it’s because they called in favors from Texas.
Plus, Lawrence isn’t a thriving television market (and Kansas City is probably more tied to Missouri than it is the Jayhawks).
Actually Kansas City is split pretty close down the middle.
And they are 32nd nationally.
Anyways, even though Utah would be a better fit geographically, offers the 31st largest market in the nation, would be the better football team, and I’m sure there are other benefits that they offer the Pac 10 that I don’t know about. Kansas does offer the 32nd (KC), 69th (Wichita), and 136 (Tokepa) largest markets in the nation (Granted, that might be stretching it.), offers a top 5 basketball program in a conference that is already football strong but lacks any good programs at this current time, another member in the well-respected Association of American Universities, and to expand their borders even further west.
However, not going to say either team has an edge, because there are other benefits that Utah could offer the Pac 16 that I’m sure I don’t know, and with how crazy this entire has been, the Pac 16 might add Syracuse to be the last team and would not be the least bit surprised about it.
Anyways, good luck to you guys. Hopefully, you guys will be in a BCS conference by the end of this mess, rather it is the Pac 16, or a more powerful MWC conference.
R.I.P. Derrick Thomas. The Chiefs and the World have never been the same since your untimely death.
by ChiefsFan90s on Jun 12, 2010 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions
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