I could probably post this on multiple threads but its hilarious to hear those that for years have said the SEC would never be interested in t.u., now that it appears they actually are, say definitively how things are going to shake out or what the overriding factors are.

I'll admit to being wrong more often than right on these things. But I'll also admit to having no idea what will come of all of this. Its one thing to speculate, but honestly, I don't think ANYONE on here knows or even has a remotely intelligent idea of what's going on. Just when you think you do, it blows sky high. I'm guilty as anyone, so I'm not lecturing, just observing.

The ACC grant of rights does not end until 2035/36; the exit fee is $50M+ if you leave early- plus I believe you forfeit your tv revenue until the GoR expires. ND is contractually obligated to go to the ACC for football if they ever decide to join a conference; the exit fee is huge if they do not. So basically, it looks like no ACC team is in play for 14-15 years- unless the ACC breaks up for some reason.

Probably unless the conference dissolves

OptiDave said:

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First, there is no way that the SEC takes an OU&TU (SEC already has a UT) call without all members knowing including A&M. All conversation and approvals start at The President/Chancellor level. A source from the SEC in Birmingham confirmed as much. If the AD did not know, it was because it wasn't shared from their administration.

Second, the SEC did not approach the Big12 members...never have...never will.. Texas and Oklahoma have been discussing this for over a year and contacted the SEC in the December-January time frame.

Third, A&M was accepted into the SEC because they were a perfect fit for what the SEC was looking for...population centers and cable subscribers. Now it is more of whether you can generate a revenue stream that combined with the SEC name/league enriches all the members. Each new member has to have their own ability to generate revenue from all sources. The LHN will become part of the SEC network.

Fourth, Texas is the perfect addition to the SEC. All Hat (Brand, fans, money)-still the number one athletic department in the country in revenues generated. Athletic teams will have to step up to the challenge of playing in the SEC just like A&M did.

Fifth, the challenge of the SEC is not a single game. The challenge in football for example is when they play Alabama, followed by Georgia, then A&M and finally Auburn or Florida in a 4 or 5 game stretch. The easier games will be Missouri, Kentucky etc.??? Good luck with that. It will take the Sips more than a few years to meet that challenge if ever.

Sixth, A&M has built a program that is ready to play for the National Championship in football as well as other sports.. Beat Texas a few times and it won't matter which league UT/TU is in. Players want to play where they can compete for championships with the best programs. Being in the SEC will take the shine off the horns. Take a look at how many SEC athletes are competing in the Olympics. Pick any event. Florida for example has a swimmer in every freestyle race in Tokyo.

There is always lots of stuff said when emotions set in...some of it is even true.

Remember who you are...by far the best athletic program in Texas!!!

Finally, the SEC doesn't kick programs out nor does it penalize them for speaking out. Texas and Oklahoma will clearly understand the rules of the road before they get admitted. The crap they pulled in the Big? will never be tolerated.

If A&M just can't handle little (formerly big) brother in the SEC, they can always leave. The SEC does not charge teams to leave or take away their TV revenues. The SEC is the only league that has an exit fee of $0.

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Well thought out. Nicely said. It makes me sick to think about being back in a conference with TU however the conference won't really care about A&M's personal feelings.

Let tu think they are coming to the SEC and then lower the Boom and just invite OU and some other team... Takes a large bite out of tu going to B10. Wouldn't it be hilarious if tu loses the 'Red River Classic' with OU. Boy would that really hurt their strength of schedule as well as TV money! Would put salt in the wound if we took over that game. Might make it easier for OU to leave if they bring OSU with them; otherwise the state's legislators might try and prevent it....

s far as being big goes, it depends on how they will do the new playoffs. Too many in one conf and all but 2 make it. Or is it still by overall ranking? Looks like you wouldnt want to be too top heavy or some will be left out.