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HokieAl
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The SEC has shifted their stance recently

Just look at some of the more recent actions and comments from the SEC. Partnering with the BIG to explore options Talking about a separate playoff with just SEC and BIG Leaving the door open for more expansion They used to be fine with what they had and never played nice with anyone. But they are clearly adjusting based on the BIG. The SEC was winning far more championships than the BIG but they were also already second in the money race. And the latest expansions give the BIG far more advertising opportunities and scheduling options. The BIG is starting to pull away even from the SEC. I think the BIG already has plans for 20-24 teams (including Notre Dame). So if the SEC wants to make it a true P2, they will need to keep up. And once the B12/ACC go through the final big raid, the media money can be more fully shifted to the P2 to pay for all the new teams. Right now is just a breather until the next big move.
Posted: 03/06/2024 at 10:16 PM ET
(In response to this post by CobbCountyHokie)

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I am just curious to hear from all of the experts here...
CobbCountyHokie 03/06/24 06:58 PM ET
after the GOR has been swept aside (whenever that may be) the SEC, needing
VTejrep 03/07/24 08:17 PM ET
Do you guys remember VT in the pre Vick BE days?
VTCALS72 03/09/24 10:22 AM ET
no question about it. Local rivalries are the be all, end all in
VTejrep 03/09/24 03:01 PM ET
Keeping BIG out South . Plus, I think 48 teams might be more doable.**
MrFantastic! 03/07/24 08:50 AM ET
To build a "Mega-Conference?"**
EDGEMAN 03/07/24 06:16 AM ET
The SEC has shifted their stance recently
HokieAl 03/06/24 10:16 PM ET
Because the B1G schools are making more $ than the SEC schools
tarheelblue 03/06/24 08:55 PM ET
I would be surprised if when all new contracts are in place the SEC finds
wwhokie1 03/07/24 12:27 PM ET
I think Sankey was comfortable at sixteen. But the TV execs are telling
33laszlo99 03/06/24 08:05 PM ET
You mean ESPN/SEC right? Since they are paying the bills. It’s grow or die
Stech 03/06/24 07:24 PM ET
Does the SEC need to protect its flank though? Right now the wind is
VTHokie2000 03/06/24 07:14 PM ET