And says absolutely nothing.

https://www.kbtx.com/2021/07/24/texas-am-university-president-releases-statement-sec-expansion/


The last few days have been challenging in many ways, and I recognize that change in college athletics often is unsettling for those who love their institutions. Rest assured, the chancellor, our athletic director, and I, and everyone involved in this matter are focused solely on what is best for Texas A&M University. Since 2011, we have been a proud member of the best intercollegiate athletic conference in history and we look forward to continued success in our SEC partnership for many years to come.
M. Katherine Banks
President, Texas A&M University

It says it's a done deal.

"Change in college athletics is often unsettling"

F

Good luck at the Regents meeting. Hope you still have a job Tuesday I guess. If not, maybe they are hiring in Austin. Good news, it ain't just Highway 6, Highway 21 runs both ways, too.

She's right. Nothing is stopping the end game of CFB now that NIL is legal and the ncaa is going to crater. All the whiners on here need to accept that and realize from a conference viewpoint it's a good move. Yes it sucks that tu is going to get bailed out after a 10 year penalty for their arrogance, but such is life.

I can't wait to beat their ass every year or other year.

Txmoe said:

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And says absolutely nothing.

https://www.kbtx.com/2021/07/24/texas-am-university-president-releases-statement-sec-expansion/


The last few days have been challenging in many ways, and I recognize that change in college athletics often is unsettling for those who love their institutions. Rest assured, the chancellor, our athletic director, and I, and everyone involved in this matter are focused solely on what is best for Texas A&M University. Since 2011, we have been a proud member of the best intercollegiate athletic conference in history and we look forward to continued success in our SEC partnership for many years to come.
M. Katherine Banks
President, Texas A&M University

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Good grief. Were I in her shoes, I would be spitting nails and telling every other existing SEC President and Chancellor that they could be next to be screwed over and their assurances from the league are not worth spit.

She's not up to the job. She'll be run off pretty quickly is my guess.

Banks' statement says 2 things:

1. A&M isnt leaving the SEC (counter the rumor that the BOR meeting is to leave the SEC)

2. They are going to do what's best for A&M (oppose texas joining the SEC)

Finebaum says she knew the whole time. I'm willing to withhold judgement and see if that's true, but if it is and she sat back and let it happen

I mean I hate to be the sexist *****, but our luck with women university presidents isn't exactly starting off on the greatest foot between this and Murano.

She'd have been better off saying nothing


That's an embarrassing read

The regents are politically accountable to the governor and he has a tough primary coming up next year. He would be wise to get all the regents from both schools in a room together to hash this out between the schools directly. And he needs to be in the room where it happens physically. My guess is replacing all system chief executives and flagship presidents and possibly firing both slates of regents would be sufficient. But he might use Tech, Houston, Baylor, TCU, SMU, and Rice support to send a MUCH broader message.

Showstopper said:

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Finebaum says she knew the whole time. I'm willing to withhold judgement and see if that's true, but if it is and she sat back and let it happen

I mean I hate to be the sexist *****, but our luck with women university presidents isn't exactly starting off on the greatest foot between this and Murano.

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If she did know, fire her immediately and get Bow-tie back.

she better do everything she can to keep A&M out of a Big 12 reunion division or pod

Deal is done. At the end of the day and net end, it's a good deal for the SEC as a whole.


Frankly I'm fine cause in 5-10 years, the big conferences will ditch the NCAA and move to NFL Lite.

Here you go:

https://www.outkick.com/texas-lawmakers-draft-bill-to-require-approval-of-conference-realignment-this-is-about-much-more-than-college-sports/

This, this is EXACTLY what it says.

Sharp/Banks are cowards who failed to tell Aggies about this because they are 2 cowards who refused to be leaders.
Hiding this from the A&M alumni and fans worldwide is as bad as lying to them.
Definitely no Aggie Code of Honor nor courage displayed in hiding from us.
That is what they don't understand about this whole episode.
It's bad enough for the A&M Brand to begin with...but to hide from the Aggie worldwide community is unforgiveable.
Some cowards need to be fired.

Wow, wish you and she could trade places! You are tough!

I'm just gonna say it. And this isn't a gender thing. But we have a milk toast President. That was the most milk toast, bend over and take it, weak response I've think I have ever seen one of our people make regarding Texas.

That was weak. Seriously weak.

I'd take AggieHawg all day to fight this bull***** And I'd like her chances.

The fact is if she and sharp kept such s big thing from the bor and ad, they should both be fired. There is no excuse for that.

Showstopper said:

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Finebaum says she knew the whole time. I'm willing to withhold judgement and see if that's true, but if it is and she sat back and let it happen

I mean I hate to be the sexist *****, but our luck with women university presidents isn't exactly starting off on the greatest foot between this and Murano.

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This is such a stupid take. A&M had no leverage. What was there to do?

Albatross Necklace said:

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Banks' statement says 2 things:

1. A&M isnt leaving the SEC (counter the rumor that the BOR meeting is to leave the SEC)

2. They are going to do what's best for A&M (oppose texas joining the SEC)

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To further elaborate on the second point:

As SEC commissioner, Sankey has a responsibility to represent the interests of ALL members, not the SEC as a whole.

Let me give an example to elaborate the distinction. If Sankey came up with a plan to kick out Vanderbilt and replace them with Ohio State, it would be a net positive for the conference, but it would be against the interest of Vanderbilt. As such, Sankey is prohibited from acting against the interest of any member.

When Banks statement says they are pursuing the best interest of A&M, it is a shot across the bow at Sankey who has acted against our interest.

I expect the BOR meeting on Monday to investigate what legal recourse they can pursue against Sankey for acting opposed to A&M's interest.

Bunk Moreland said:

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She's right. Nothing is stopping the end game of CFB now that NIL is legal and the ncaa is going to crater. All the whiners on here need to accept that and realize from a conference viewpoint it's a good move. Yes it sucks that tu is going to get bailed out after a 10 year penalty for their arrogance, but such is life.

I can't wait to beat their ass every year or other year.

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You do realize this has absolutely nothing to do with NIL right?

Bunk Moreland said:

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Showstopper said:

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Finebaum says she knew the whole time. I'm willing to withhold judgement and see if that's true, but if it is and she sat back and let it happen

I mean I hate to be the sexist *****, but our luck with women university presidents isn't exactly starting off on the greatest foot between this and Murano.

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This is such a stupid take. A&M had no leverage. What was there to do?

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Transparency is always the right choice. Always. She could have been transparent and explained the situation in terms of the "SEC needing to protect itself from the Big10".

Albatross Necklace said:

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Albatross Necklace said:

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Banks' statement says 2 things:

1. A&M isnt leaving the SEC (counter the rumor that the BOR meeting is to leave the SEC)

2. They are going to do what's best for A&M (oppose texas joining the SEC)

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To further elaborate on the second point:

As SEC commissioner, Sankey has a responsibility to represent the interests of ALL members, not the SEC as a whole.

Let me give an example to elaborate the distinction. If Sankey came up with a plan to kick out Vanderbilt and replace them with Ohio State, it would be a net positive for the conference, but it would be against the interest of Vanderbilt. As such, Sankey is prohibited from acting against the interest of any member.

When Banks statement says they are pursuing the best interest of A&M, it is a shot across the bow at Sankey who has acted against our interest.

I expect the BOR meeting on Monday to investigate what legal recourse they can pursue against Sankey for acting opposed to A&M's interest.

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I don't think so. I think sharp knew and told her to stay quiet.
ESPN is driving this not sankey or sec.

Bunk Moreland said:

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Showstopper said:

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Finebaum says she knew the whole time. I'm willing to withhold judgement and see if that's true, but if it is and she sat back and let it happen

I mean I hate to be the sexist *****, but our luck with women university presidents isn't exactly starting off on the greatest foot between this and Murano.

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This is such a stupid take. A&M had no leverage. What was there to do?

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Negotiate the best terms for us. Sankey knew he was going to anger A&M by doing it. he would have given some concessions to stop us from making a stink enough to get other schools to waver and not be the yes votes he wanted.

Sips do not get to dictate to us, nor does the SEC get to dictate to us that we have to have an annual game. Not in the same division, not in the same pod. Not a permanent cross pod rival. None of that crap. We decide when we play them.

As to numbers, what are the guarantees? And from whom? In writing? Penalty and liquidated damages clauses? What is the buy-in amount for them? They don't just waltz in and get full shares of the proceeds of the SEC Network that WE made happen.

That's just off of the top of my head.

She may have been told this is going to two 20-team meggaconferences of big-money teams that kick out the NCAA and hold their own "superbowl".

If that's what you are being told, there is no sense in trying to get out of the SEC and there is no way to keep tu out of the SEC.

If those are your predictions, what do you do?

aggiehawg said:

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Txmoe said:

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And says absolutely nothing.

https://www.kbtx.com/2021/07/24/texas-am-university-president-releases-statement-sec-expansion/


The last few days have been challenging in many ways, and I recognize that change in college athletics often is unsettling for those who love their institutions. Rest assured, the chancellor, our athletic director, and I, and everyone involved in this matter are focused solely on what is best for Texas A&M University. Since 2011, we have been a proud member of the best intercollegiate athletic conference in history and we look forward to continued success in our SEC partnership for many years to come.
M. Katherine Banks
President, Texas A&M University

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Good grief. Were I in her shoes, I would be spitting nails and telling every other existing SEC President and Chancellor that they could be next to be screwed over and their assurances from the league are not worth spit.

She's not up to the job. She'll be run off pretty quickly is my guess.

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That's why you are not in the job and she is. Regardless of what happens at that level you have to play politics and PR game.

greg.w.h said:

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The regents are politically accountable to the governor and he has a tough primary coming up next year. He would be wise to get all the regents from both schools in a room together to hash this out between the schools directly. And he needs to be in the room where it happens physically. My guess is replacing all system chief executives and flagship presidents and possibly firing both slates of regents would be sufficient. But he might use Tech, Houston, Baylor, TCU, SMU, and Rice support to send a MUCH broader message.

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Did you seriously just say the governor needs to involve 4 PRIVATE institutions in acting involving the regents???

Quote:

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Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork has a message for any newcomers to the Southeastern Conference: "We're ready."

"We believe that throughout our time in the SEC, Texas A&M has become stronger than ever," Bjork told the Houston Chronicle on Saturday. "We're the largest university in Texas and in the SEC. We have 550,000 former students. We're knocking on the door of the College Football Playoff, and our women's basketball team is the reigning SEC champion. We've got so many Olympians. There are so many great things and strengths about our program.

"As you look at all of this and our landscape, our position is, 'Who wouldn't want to join?' The SEC is in the best position to lead in this transformative time in college athletics, and obviously there are others wanting to join us in that journey. Here in Texas, we've paved that way, and we've been leading that way over the last 10 years."

A&M apparently was largely kept out of the loop on informal discussions among UT, OU and the SEC in recent months, and Bjork said A&M is addressing that with the league.

"Those conversations are being had there are definitely procedural matters that need to come forward, and those things are being discussed," Bjork said.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/Texas-A-M-AD-Ross-Bjork-UT-OU-SEC-Were-ready-16337590.php

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Sharp should have been gone a looooong time ago. In fact, he should have never gotten the gig.

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That's why you are not in the job and she is. Regardless of what happens at that level you have to play politics and PR game.

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Until you don't. There are hills worth dying upon. Loftin knew that.

If we were actually involved, they need to come out and say they were to dispel some of the narratives out there

Dominion Caracas Branch said:

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Albatross Necklace said:

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Albatross Necklace said:

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Banks' statement says 2 things:

1. A&M isnt leaving the SEC (counter the rumor that the BOR meeting is to leave the SEC)

2. They are going to do what's best for A&M (oppose texas joining the SEC)

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To further elaborate on the second point:

As SEC commissioner, Sankey has a responsibility to represent the interests of ALL members, not the SEC as a whole.

Let me give an example to elaborate the distinction. If Sankey came up with a plan to kick out Vanderbilt and replace them with Ohio State, it would be a net positive for the conference, but it would be against the interest of Vanderbilt. As such, Sankey is prohibited from acting against the interest of any member.

When Banks statement says they are pursuing the best interest of A&M, it is a shot across the bow at Sankey who has acted against our interest.

I expect the BOR meeting on Monday to investigate what legal recourse they can pursue against Sankey for acting opposed to A&M's interest.

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I don't think so. I think sharp knew and told her to stay quiet.
ESPN is driving this not sankey or sec.

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Sharp found out with the rest of A&M brass when Arkie asked what we thought of Sankeys plan.

aggiehawg said:

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Bunk Moreland said:

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Showstopper said:

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Finebaum says she knew the whole time. I'm willing to withhold judgement and see if that's true, but if it is and she sat back and let it happen

I mean I hate to be the sexist *****, but our luck with women university presidents isn't exactly starting off on the greatest foot between this and Murano.

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This is such a stupid take. A&M had no leverage. What was there to do?

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Negotiate the best terms for us. Sankey knew he was going to anger A&M by doing it. he would have given some concessions to stop us from making a stink enough to get other schools to waver and not be the yes votes he wanted.

Sips do not get to dictate to us, nor does the SEC get to dictate to us that we have to have an annual game. Not in the same division, not in the same pod. Not a permanent cross pod rival. None of that crap. We decide when we play them.

As to numbers, what are the guarantees? And from whom? In writing? Penalty and liquidated damages clauses? What is the buy-in amount for them? They don't just waltz in and get full shares of the proceeds of the SEC Network that WE made happen.

That's just off of the top of my head.

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How do you know they haven't had those conversations?

Bunk Moreland said:

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aggiehawg said:

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Bunk Moreland said:

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Showstopper said:

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Finebaum says she knew the whole time. I'm willing to withhold judgement and see if that's true, but if it is and she sat back and let it happen

I mean I hate to be the sexist *****, but our luck with women university presidents isn't exactly starting off on the greatest foot between this and Murano.

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This is such a stupid take. A&M had no leverage. What was there to do?

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Negotiate the best terms for us. Sankey knew he was going to anger A&M by doing it. he would have given some concessions to stop us from making a stink enough to get other schools to waver and not be the yes votes he wanted.

Sips do not get to dictate to us, nor does the SEC get to dictate to us that we have to have an annual game. Not in the same division, not in the same pod. Not a permanent cross pod rival. None of that crap. We decide when we play them.

As to numbers, what are the guarantees? And from whom? In writing? Penalty and liquidated damages clauses? What is the buy-in amount for them? They don't just waltz in and get full shares of the proceeds of the SEC Network that WE made happen.

That's just off of the top of my head.

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How do you know they haven't had those conversations? This is such a bitter and emotional post.

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I think her point was no one has been transparent about such conversations. So either they didn't happen. Or she's not being transparent.