(NEW) Aggie rumors of going to the SEC

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Hah. Touche.

I doubt Mack coaches for more than 5 years. I doubt he coaches more than 3 more, honestly.

Well he's more of a CEO than a coach (true of most big time programs nowadays) so I think he could probably hang on for a few more years if he keeps good assistants in place.

Manny Diaz was a huge get.

 

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Well he's more of a CEO than a coach (true of most big time programs nowadays) so I think he could probably hang on for a few more years if he keeps good assistants in place.

Manny Diaz was a huge get.

Has any DC been hotter in the NCAA? He went from MTSU to MSU to UT in two years? Craziness!

He goes from Sun Belt stud to getting a job at a SEC school to a job at one the 5 best football schools in the country.

 

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Has any DC been hotter in the NCAA? He went from MTSU to MSU to UT in two years? Craziness!

He goes from Sun Belt stud to getting a job at a SEC school to a job at one the 5 best football schools in the country.

Yeah it's pretty insane. I don't think he played football in college either. Definitely one of the rarest career trajectories in the game.

 

[BrntO4Life]

Well he's more of a CEO than a coach (true of most big time programs nowadays) so I think he could probably hang on for a few more years if he keeps good assistants in place.

Manny Diaz was a huge get.

If Mack gets another title in the next 3 years, he'll retire after. If not, I think he stays for 5.

Back on topic, thought this was funny...

TEXAS A&M TO STAY IN COLLEGE STATION
"Because the Stadium is really heavy."
by Spencer Hall on Aug 9, 2011 4:02 PM EDT

AP--COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS. Despite swirling rumors about a move to the Southeastern Conference, sources at Texas A&M University confirmed their commitment to staying in College Station, Texas.

"I know people like to talk, but I can't say it enough times, I guess: Texas A&M is staying put right where it is," said Texas A&M University President Dr. R. Bowen Loftin in a press conference this afternoon. "We're happy here. We're thriving here. And no matter what anyone says, this University is going to remain exactly where it is, anchored to the good earth of College Station, Texas."

Reporters pressed Loftin on reports that Texas A&M was looking into accepting a bid from the SEC to join the college football power conference. Officials at Texas A&M are allegedly unhappy with the power dynamics of the Big 12 conference, particularly the creation of the Longhorn Network by ESPN and the University of Texas.

Loftin denied these allegations.

"We can't control what Texas does. We also are happy where we are, and by that I mean where we physically are. I like that mailbox over there just where it is, and that flagpole right there. I've got a parking spot, guys. A nice one. It'd be a shame to lose that on a professional and personal level."

Other sources confirmed Texas A&M's commitment to staying where they are. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, one higher-up at the school said logistics play a large part in the school's decision.

"These buildings are heavy. They don't have wheels, and it would be a lot of work to move them. Many of us live here, and most of us don't want to move."

The source also mentioned another unanticipated consequence of any possible move.

"All of our mail comes here, too. I hadn't even thought about what a pickle that would present, you know?"

Texas A&M Football Coach Mike Sherman, reached by phone on Tuesday afternoon,was equally unmoved by rumormongering.

"What is the Southeastern conference?" Sherman said before dozing off on the phone with reporters and snoring loudly for several mintues until the call ended.

 

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I'm guessing R. Perry wouldn't be against it this time....so he could keep the Aggie vote for President...lol.

Texas Governor Rick Perry on Wednesday gave the conference realignment stew another stir when he told reporters "conversations have been had" regarding a possible move by Texas A&M from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference.

Perry, a former yell leader at A&M, did not specify to The Dallas Morning News reporters if the conversations were being held internally at the school or with SEC officials.

SEC commissioner Mike Slive could not be reached for comment.

Texas A&M, in a statement issued Wednesday afternoon, did not deny its interest in a possible move: "President (Bowen) Loftin is committed to doing what is best for Texas A&M, not only now, but also into the future," the statement read. "We continue to have wide-ranging conversations regarding all aspects of the university, including both academics and athletics."

The Big 12 nearly split apart last summer after Colorado and Nebraska decided to leave the conference for the Pacific-10 and Big Ten, respectively, and the Pac-10 targeted several other Big 12 schools for possible inclusion in what it hoped would be a 16-team league.

However, Texas scuttled the Pac-10 prospects after Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe convinced Longhorns officials and administrators from other schools that his league could be stable and financially viable with the 10 schools that remained.

In the intervening 14 months, however, concern has risen at A&M and other Big 12 schools about the new Longhorn Network. Texas, in a deal with ESPN, will be able broadcast its own athletics events, something other schools fear could have an adverse impact on the conference by giving the Longhorns a competitive advantage.

Texas had also planned to broadcast some high school games on the network, although a one-year moratorium on such broadcasts was agreed to last week after concerns were raised about possible recruiting advantages from the arrangement.

If the Aggies were to join the SEC, that league would have 13 schools, meaning it likely would look to add at least one more for balance between its two divisions. Futher additions could again shake up the conference landscape and leave the Big 12 with a cloudy future.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2011-08-10-texas-aampm-sec-rick-perry_n.htm

 

[BrntO4Life]

I'm guessing R. Perry wouldn't be against it this time....so he could keep the Aggie vote for President...lol.

If America hasn't learned from letting the last Texas governor be POTUS, I'm moving far away from this nation.

 

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Update: Announcement to be made Aug 22 about the move to the SEC. I'm not saying it's 100% fact but it seems to have more traction this time around.

 

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LSU was just ranked by Forbes Magazine as the 422nd best university in the country. Shameful.

:suicide:

 

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Miss St, 227.

:dealwithit:

And we're the joke of the SEC?

Yeah well LSU cut like half of their programs last year because Gov. Bobby Jindal is a colossal fuckhead.

So yeah, the university is headed down the tubes thanks to the shitty state gov't.

 

[FirstTimer]

Yeah well LSU cut like half of their programs last year because Gov. Bobby Jindal is a colossal fuckhead.

So yeah, the university is headed down the tubes thanks to the shitty state gov't.

Empty Degree University

 

[BrntO4Life]

According to AggieYell.com, A&M's Rivals affiliate, the SEC has accepted A&M's move.

Not sure how they're going to afford the B12 buyout, considering A&M's AD has been hemorrhaging money for almost 5 years. A&M certainly won't get any money from the TV deal this year, similar to Colorado and Nebraska last year.

I doubt we know for sure until Aug. 22, but it sounds like it's a go for A&M to the SEC in 2012.

 

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great UK can start another streak of losing to one team for 20+ years

 

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According to AggieYell.com, A&M's Rivals affiliate, the SEC has accepted A&M's move.

Not sure how they're going to afford the B12 buyout, considering A&M's AD has been hemorrhaging money for almost 5 years. A&M certainly won't get any money from the TV deal this year, similar to Colorado and Nebraska last year.

I doubt we know for sure until Aug. 22, but it sounds like it's a go for A&M to the SEC in 2012.

And now we await the other shoe to drop. ACC and Big East, hide yo teams, hide yo schools. We rapin' errbody.

 

[BrntO4Life]

And now we await the other shoe to drop. ACC and Big East, hide yo teams, hide yo schools. We rapin' errbody.

I doubt the SEC takes more than one from the ACC.

In all likelihood, you get OU, OSU, A&M, and one of Clemson/FSU.

 

[FirstTimer]

Not this shit again............

I miss the late 80's and early 90's conferences.

 

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Yeah I doubt the SEC "rapes" the ACC. Big East, maybe, but not the ACC.

It was just a reference to that YouTube video. I don't think there will be any raping going on, just one team from somewhere in the east to balance it out. Clemson is the likeliest candidate for the 14th membership, with FSU another possibility and maaaaaaybe Louisville, Memphis or USF being dark horses.

I'd prefer Clemson or Florida State, but the Big East could stand to lose a team, what with their 17 members for basketball now. :facepalm:

 

[BrntO4Life]

If the SEC snatches someone from the Big East, that conference becomes an also-ran.

Pitt is gone to the B10 if they expand.

 

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So just popped my head in here, and well....WOW.

Fuckin awesome. Good for A&M to not ride UT and separate themselves a bit.

 

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If the SEC snatches someone from the Big East, that conference becomes an also-ran.

Pitt is gone to the B10 if they expand.

Becomes?

 

[Atlas]

WVU is the only team in the BE that matters... cut off the head and the body dies...