no question about it. Local rivalries are the be all, end all in
college football. The SEC has been illustrating this on a weekly basis for the past 50 years. This is what draws eyeballs on a consistent basis. Sure, the occasional Ohio State/USC matchup will be a big one but it's local rivalries that brings in fans to the stadium and on television. It's infectious. The SEC has always "gotten it", which is why I believe they'll go big by bringing in all 6 southern, flagship universities. This locks down the south and grows their league into 2 of the top 10 market states in America.
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I am just curious to hear from all of the experts here...
-- CobbCountyHokie
Mar 06, 2024 at 06:58 PM ET
CobbCountyHokie
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03/06/24 06:58 PM ET
after the GOR has been swept aside (whenever that may be) the SEC, needing
-- VTejrep
Mar 07, 2024 at 08:17 PM ET
VTejrep
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03/07/24 08:17 PM ET
Do you guys remember VT in the pre Vick BE days?
-- VTCALS72
Mar 09, 2024 at 10:22 AM ET
VTCALS72
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03/09/24 10:22 AM ET
no question about it. Local rivalries are the be all, end all in
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-- VTejrep
Mar 09, 2024 at 03:01 PM ET
VTejrep
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03/09/24 03:01 PM ET
Keeping BIG out South . Plus, I think 48 teams might be more doable.**
-- MrFantastic!
Mar 07, 2024 at 08:50 AM ET
MrFantastic!
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03/07/24 08:50 AM ET
To build a "Mega-Conference?"**
-- EDGEMAN
Mar 07, 2024 at 06:16 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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03/07/24 06:16 AM ET
The SEC has shifted their stance recently
-- HokieAl
Mar 06, 2024 at 10:16 PM ET
HokieAl
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03/06/24 10:16 PM ET
Because the B1G schools are making more $ than the SEC schools
-- tarheelblue
Mar 06, 2024 at 08:55 PM ET
tarheelblue
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03/06/24 08:55 PM ET
I would be surprised if when all new contracts are in place the SEC finds
-- wwhokie1
Mar 07, 2024 at 12:27 PM ET
wwhokie1
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03/07/24 12:27 PM ET
I think Sankey was comfortable at sixteen. But the TV execs are telling
-- 33laszlo99
Mar 06, 2024 at 08:05 PM ET
33laszlo99
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03/06/24 08:05 PM ET
You mean ESPN/SEC right? Since they are paying the bills. It’s grow or die
-- Stech
Mar 06, 2024 at 07:24 PM ET
Stech
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03/06/24 07:24 PM ET
Does the SEC need to protect its flank though? Right now the wind is
-- VTHokie2000
Mar 06, 2024 at 07:14 PM ET
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03/06/24 07:14 PM ET