SEVIERVILLE - The talk of conference expansion hasn't gone unnoticed by Tennessee's two most prominent coaches.
Derek Dooley and Bruce Pearl both voiced support for SEC commissioner Mike Slive before addressing fans at Thursday's stop on the Big Orange Caravan.
Pearl went a bit further.
"I find it really interesting that Mike Slive is going to be the counterpuncher in this situation," the UT basketball coach said. "Sometimes the counterpuncher gets the best shot in.
"I'm sure he has us in position to be able to handle whatever happens. I'm big on 'If it's not broke don't fix it.' "
Nothing is broken with the SEC, but many believe that if the Big Ten expands to 16 teams, the SEC may be forced to add four more teams to compete for television revenue.
Pearl's counterpunch theory may prove to be correct, as long as the SEC doesn't add lower-level teams just to keep up with the Big Ten. That could be a possibility if the Big Ten secures the top teams that have been discussed, such as Texas.
"I don't think they'll do anything knee-jerk," Pearl said of the SEC. "I think because of the strength of our football and the strength of our television contracts, we're going to be as appealing to (other schools as any other conference) when the shoe drops."
Dooley believes the entire discussion boils down to revenue.
"At the end of the day, it really isn't as complex as people make it," the first-year UT football coach said. "If we're making $17 million (per school) for being in the SEC and if another team comes in and they can't generate at least $17 million, then it doesn't make sense.
"It's simple economics to me."
Dooley, who said proximity should be a factor, knows the SEC well. He was an assistant coach at LSU and his father, Vince Dooley, coached 25 seasons at Georgia.
"Things are generally better the more local they are," he argued. "The rivalries are better. The fans get to travel more.
"It's not fair to the fans if it's a hard game to go to (when) you travel all over the country. We have a great league and for us to make some radical changes, I hope it would be a significant benefit for anybody."
Dooley knows the travel concerns well. While he was the coach and athletic director at Louisiana Tech, he oversaw travel to play conference teams in California, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Hawaii and New Mexico.
"The traditionalist in me is really looking out for the fans and the rivalries," Dooley said. "That's what makes this place special. That's what makes college football special. (But) I also recognize the importance of revenue."
Pearl said having an SEC school in Texas could help the Vols recruit there, but adding Georgia Tech wouldn't have much of an effect.
"We're already in Atlanta," Pearl said, referring to UT's recruiting presence.
Pearl, however, said he'd like to play Georgia Tech.
"We'd love to play Georgia Tech in Atlanta because Atlanta is a very, very important area for us in recruiting," he said.
Recruiting Pearls Of Wisdom: Pearl said he's noticed more top-level prospects are mentioning UT as one of the schools they're considering. That, however, only means so much.
"I think we can get on more lists," he said. "Whether or not we can get more, better players (to sign) is to be determined."
UT's recent consistency and the Elite Eight run in the NCAA tournament has helped recruiting, Pearl said.
"I definitely feel like now we can call a top 25 prospect no matter where he is in the country and he's going to listen to us," Pearl said. "Now, there has to be some catch or some connection."
Dooley Noted: Dooley said he had no news on two possibly departed players: tailback Bryce Brown and backup quarterback Nick Lamaison.
"I haven't spoken to Bryce," Dooley said. "I can't speak for Bryce."
Dooley said he hasn't spoken to Lamaison since shortly after the end of spring practice.
"Not as far as I know," Dooley said when asked if Lamaison had left the team, adding that the two haven't discussed a scholarship release.
Dooley said he's pleased with his team's demeanor heading into summer workouts.
"I think they're excited," Dooley said. "They've worked really hard. They have a real spirit about them and I think they're excited about the summer."
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CoverOrange writes:
I agree with Nav, expansion for the SEC makes no sense. ESPN made a big television deal with the SEC because the SEC had several teams competing for the championship every year not because they had more teams in the conference (not to mention many more rabid fans). More teams will just dilute the winnings and wane fan interest. I'll make a wager the Big10 expands by only one and it won't be Texas.
Nice to hear something about Lamaison. Been wondering all spring. So apparently has Dooley.
RespectTradition writes:
Pearl: I'm big on 'If it's not broke don't fix it.' "
Dooley: We have a great league and for us to make some radical changes, I hope it would be a significant benefit for anybody.
"The traditionalist in me is really looking out for the fans and the rivalries," Dooley said. "That's what makes this place special. That's what makes college football special. (But) I also recognize the importance of revenue."
"I don't think they'll do anything knee-jerk," Pearl said
New headline suggestion: Second and Third Most Prominent Coaches, After the Illustrious Pat, Appear Lukewarm on the Subject of Expansion.
Go Vols!
NoSirRee writes:
Who cares about expansion? Set up a ruther forking playoff.
Bigger_Al writes:
Pat is awesome and probably more accomplished than any other coach on the planet. But in my opinion her position makes her less prominent than Bruce or DD because I, like DD, "recognize the importance of revenue".
volpreacher writes:
Sorry to be ugly but 99.9% of the people on this board don't care what you think. Did you ever get your bags packed to move to Alabubba like suggested?
volpreacher writes:
Let's just make one super conference. Oh wait, that's the NCAA. Stop conference play and let people play who they want. Then Alabubba and Florduh can play some high schools and pad their records some more. I know we are playing UT Martin this year which I hate. But after that we do play a pretty tough schedule.
Huttdawg100 writes:
I know a lot of people are looking forward to the "super conference" because it would lead to a playoff in college football. However, I don't see that as a good thing because the college football regular season will lose it's importance/significance: just like college basketball, the NBA, and the NFL. The NFL is bland between week 12 and playoffs. The regular season tv ratings were horrible for both college basketball and the NBA. If expansion leads to a NCAA football playoff, college football will take a serious step back. I'm not saying the current BCS system is perfect, but it is better than a playoff by far.
99gator writes:
i hate this schedule garbage.
we play in the same league in the same freaking division. the schedule ain't a whole lot different.
when tennessee and georgia are ranked again, maybe florida's schedule will look better.
Southland writes:
I have to say I admire Bryce Brown for staying in school I admire Dooley for not worrying about whether or not he shows up to play or not. My guess is brown will end up liking his time at UT and will move on but at least he is not going to leave the Hill hating his time there. Dooley is letting the team know that they can win without him which is a smart move. If we are going to expand we need to kick Vandy out and bring in three more heavy hitters but that just makes it even tougher for UT to be back in the mix which is going to take us a few years anyway.I doubt we can get Texas but there are other teams like Florida State and NC and Miami that may be interested. Wouldnt it be fun to have NC and Ukittens in the same conference during basketball season. We are going to have a tough enough time competing the next two years as is. We will be playing for 2nd or 3rd in the east and for fourth or fifth in the whole conference at best in the next two years but lets give Dooley a chance to grow and to rebuild. Johnny Majors was in a rebuild mode every year he coached and we gave him a number of years. it was always a roller coaster ride during his years. We are down and there is no denying that and it will take a while to get past the last years of Fulmer and the turmoil of Kiffin. The kids that are sophmores in high school will not be aware of all the junk that has transpired so they will be more open minded that the upper classmen in high school who have witnessed the bad years under fulmer and the soap opera with Kiffin. All that junk makes it real hard for Dooley to recruit which we hope he can do and I believe he will be able to do it. Kids like honesty and parents like it more
VolGrad writes:
No conference should have more than 12 teams. Frankly, I think that 12 teams is a "Super Conference." Then again, the MAC has had 13 teams for several years now. Weird. The Big Ten with 11 and the MAC with 13. They deserve each other.
VolGrad writes:
Maybe the Big Ten should align itself with the MAC and call itself, The Big Mac. That would be fitting.
Of course, I jest.
RespectTradition writes:
Schedule Comparison (by me)
Tennessee v Florida
Kentucky = Kentucky
Vanderbilt = Vanderbilt
South Carolina = South Carolina
Alabama = Alabama
Georgia = Georgia
LSU = LSU
Florida < Tennessee
Mississippi < Mississippi State
Oregon < Florida State
Memphis = South Florida
UAB > Miami (OH)
UT-Martin = Appalachian State
(= is draw, arrow indicates tougher opponent)
Looks like UT's schedule is the harder one. Granted, we have two patsies, but I think that is about standard nowadays. Could be wrong. But if you acknowledge that Florida's program is in better NC contention than Tennessee's, then I think it is clear that we have the tougher schedule.
Go Vols!
Alwaysavol writes:
C'mon, 99. You're better than that. You know the question isn't about the conference games - it's the non-conference schedule that is the issue. In recent years, Florida has gotten a reputation - and not just from posters on this board - for playing an overall weak non-conference schedule. To be fair, several other SEC teams get similar criticism, so it isn't just the Gators.
Couchdummy writes:
Misleading article title! If I were Pearl and Dooley, I would grow weary of my message being altered and bent. KNS must be hiring National Inquirer title writers!
99gator writes:
florida plays three cupcakes and florida state every season (non conference).
it's the same every season for most teams including tennessee.
2010- oregon and three cupcakes.
2009- ucla and three cupcakes
2008- ucla and three cupcakes.
2007- cal and three cupcakes.
etc, etc, etc.
as for the FCS thing, there is a reason for that. when the ncaa added the 12th game, there were two options for florida. one, was getting rid of the bye week in the middle of the year. the other was getting rid of the bye week before florida state.
florida determined that waiting until the last week of the season to have a bye week was stupid. so, they chose to add its 12th game the week before florida state.
however, most every team in the country has its schedule filled and is deep in conference play in late november. who are you going to get on the schedule that's credible who also has an open date on november 20th. the answer is......nobody.
alabama has the same exact problem the week before auburn now.
so, the only option is a cupcake. i will take the pepsi challenge with florida's schedule versus most anyone else's anytime.
i will also say that i really don't see a difference between florida atlantic and western kentucky (who are division one) and the citadel (who is FCS). they will both get beat by 50.
99gator writes:
1. south florida is better than memphis.
2. uab and miami(oh) both stink, so what difference does it make?
3. the difference in the two schedules is that oregon is supposed to be a BCS bowl type team and florida state isn't. advantage tennessee.
the other difference (again) is that tennessee plays florida which makes tennessee's schedule look good. florida plays tennessee, which doesn't do much for florida's schedule (sorry, but that's the truth right now which even is indicated in your post).
pdhuff#552644 writes:
They might take a look at Pat's hardware before throwing around "prominent" ratings.
volboy81 writes:
seems like all the NCAA would have to do to force ND into the Big 10 (11) is tell them their exemption is up. No conference, no BCS. The NCAA seems bent on telling all the other school what to do, when to breathe, what nicknames they can and cant have, so man up and tell ND they aint so special!
Huttdawg100 writes:
The reason the tv ratings of the NCAA basketball regular season are relevant to my point: the tv ratings act as a barometer to the overall health/popularity of the league. It's not the dedicated fanbase that matters; we'll always show up. It's the casual, fair-weather fan; the guy who has an LSU jersey, a Bama t-shirt, a Florida Gators bumper sticker, a Tennessee Power T tattoo, and Georgia lawn chairs. When the casual fan tunes in, ratings are above average, and revenue increases. Imagine if the college football regular season becomes as bland and as insignificant as the NCAA basketball regular season. The casual fan isn't going to watch, ratings go down, revenue falls, and the TV contracts with ESPN or CBS will lose value (because they're not going to pay a ton of money for a bland product). It's like the NCAA tournament going to 96 teams; they'll do it for money, but the product is far worse than before. It's like my girlfriend gets a make over, and somehow she's not as hot as before.
Also, I like your point about the playoff system. However, do you think team 14 is really going to challenge team 1 or 2? That would mean that a team like Boise St. will have to play OSU one week, Texas the next week, and LSU or Bama or Florida or whoever for the championship the next week. Their chances of surviving that is zero, which is less than they have now. I like the playoff idea on a smaller scale: a plus 1 or plus 2 format.
Huttdawg100 writes:
I concur. Imagine if Tennessee or LSU had to play Florida, Florida St., Texas, Alabama, and Miami to get to the SEC Championship game?!?! Nobody survives that. Fan bases get punished. The players and coaches get punished.
TommyJack writes:
Leave it all be.
always_vol (Inactive) writes:
I'd say critical mass for a conference is 18 teams, which means you play 8 division games (football), 16 in basketball.
After that, you look at adding divisions.
Interestingly, a way to bypass the NCAA on the football NC is to develop several large 'super conferences' with playoff systems to determine the conference champions.
For example, a 4 division, 36 team SEC, 4 division, 36 team Pac-10, 4 division, 36 team Big 10, and a 4 division, 36 team Best of the Rest, (for this example, 'super-conferences')
gets you 144 BCS teams into conferences that determine champions on the field (with a 2 game conf championship setup for 4 divisions).
From that, you get 4 'super conference' winners....2 will get screwed, for a while, until the NCAA figures out the revenue angle is too big to pass up.
The 'division's then become basically the geographic conferences of old, for example
-SEC Central division
--Tennessee
--Vanderbilt
--Alabama
--Auburn
--Arkansas
--Ole Miss
--Miss State
--Kentucky
--Louisville
-SEC Coastal
--S. Carolina
--Clemson
--No. Carolina
--NC State
--Maryland
--Duke
--Va. Tech
--Virginia
--Georgia
-SEC Gulf
--LSU
--Florida
--Free Shoes U
--Miami
etc and on
For football, you'd have 2 permanent games, which for us would be UF and Georgia.
Colliervol writes:
Why is the headline misleading? The SEC is in good position no matter what happens and that's all Pearl and Dooley are saying. If the conference stands pat, we're fine. If Texas, Texas A&M, North Carolina and Clemson express interest in joining, we're in good shape too.
At the end of the day, Dooley's comment is the most important: "At the end of the day, it really isn't as complex as people make it," the first-year UT football coach said. "If we're making $17 million (per school) for being in the SEC and if another team comes in and they can't generate at least $17 million, then it doesn't make sense." Those are four schools that can generate at least the $17 million per team and probably a lot more.
If the four teams mentioned above become part of the SEC, it is a bonanza. Especially the Texas schools. And if the Big Ten steals Missouri and Nebraska and then Colorado goes to the PAC 10, the Texas schools may be very interested in joining the SEC because a weakened Big 12 won't generate the TV revenue that the SEC can. And there are no other teams they can add to replace Missouri, Nebraska and Colorado that will entice a better TV deal. If that occurs, I think Texas and Texas A&M will be shopping.
Colliervol writes:
Ditto. Pat is an absolute legend and her opinion carries a lot of weight on a lot of subjects. But let's get real here. The only sports that make any difference in the expansion discussion are as follows: FOOTBALL, FOOTBALL, FOOTBALL, and then men's basketball. Period. Women's basketball has no say in the issue so Pat's opinion on this one really doesn't count.
rocky_topper writes:
Dooley = most prominent coach? LOL
Colliervol writes:
Nice theory but it doesn't fly. This is a business and the powers that be could care less about the fans, players or coaches when it comes to money. At the end of the day, money will override everything. The only way it doesn't happen is if we can't add teams that enhance the money pool (as Dooley said). Once the shoe drops with the Big 10, the scramble for the big bucks will begin.
always_vol (Inactive) writes:
You know, just thinking....
we are already super strong in football. I think if we add anything, it may be to shore up the basketball.
Adding schools like No. Carolina and Texas would do both....but I don't think we get Texas. Texas is kingpin school, will want to be 'the DUDE', if you know what I mean.
I can be wrong, of course. For example, I always looked at Ark-Texas as being a HUGE rivalry that would never go away. Now?? Just sort of a 'yeah, okay' game.
Hell, I guess the same could happen to Tex-Oklahoma if they dropped each other.
Docrok writes:
Well for starters, there is not guarantee that a plus one format solves the problem of creating a Champion. Secondly I would venture to say that the Boise St team last year could have gone through all of those opponents! Like it or not if Boise St goes undefeated this season, you should and will see them in the BCS title game. Even with two other undefeated teams from other conferences. The talk is already out there from the pundits. And the reality is they play Va Tech to open the season in Blacksburg and they play OR St also. Combined with a that with a 2-0 record in BCS games and they have as much right as any team to play! As for conference re-alignment and super conferences, like it or not if the Big Ten expands to 16 teams look for the SEC to expand to 16. And Texas and Texas AM are real possibilities for inclusion into that group. Big Ten is wanting Texas because of the very large TV market for football in Texas! However the SEC could offer larger paychecks to Texas should they wish to jump ship from the Big 12 which pays only a fraction of what the Big Ten and SEC Could offer. And to the point of a playoff system I believe that super conferences would actually move the playoff system further out of reach because the likelihood of having multiple undefeated teams is very unlikely! Actually having an undefeated team would be even more unlikely!
Docrok writes:
The Big 12 doesnt offer the as much as the Big Ten and the SEC right now! Which is why there is so much speculation! The only major media market in the Big 12 is Texas! I believe I read where Texas gets like 12 mil right now from the Big 12 where as the Big Ten is paying like 20 mil and SEC is at 17 mil, according to the article which I think is actually a little low. The speculation is that Texas would like to increase its revenue and the only way to do that is through a conference jump. And due to location the SEC makes perfect sense. No added expense in travel to play teams, whereas the Big 10 would send them as far North as Iowa, which is added travel expense for all sports, but a realignment with the SEC puts SC as the greatest distance to travel which isnt much further than the current travel schedule they maintain.
always_vol (Inactive) writes:
sick of hearing 'boise state' and 'utah' and all that garbage.
put them in real conferences with 4.6/40 300 lb defensive tackles beating on them week in and week out.
Docrok writes:
Actually when the SEC expanded to 12 teams Texas was very nearly a member however it would have required that the SEC take Texas AM and that was not a possiblility at the time. Now its possible and quite likely, if the Big 10 expands beyond 12 teams.
always_vol (Inactive) writes:
tex, tex tech, and tamu would all be nice additions to the SEC west.
then, to the east, add UNC, NC State, and Clemson (or free shoes u)
Docrok writes:
Be as sick of it as you want but truth is if they go undefeated you will see them in the National title game period! None of this would have even been talked about had Choklahoma beaten them in the Fiesta Bowl a few years ago. As for putting them in a real conference, well if the Big 10 and SEC expands the Pac 10 will expand as well and it will likely include Boise St and Utah which may be a consideration for them even if the SEC doesnt expand.
Docrok writes:
The teams I am hearing for an expansion to 16 team conference would be Texas and Texas AM, and Clemson and Ga Tech, as serious possibilities
Docrok writes:
I have also heard that another possibility would be to exclude Vanderbilt and Ark, in favor of FL State and Miami, somewhat unlikely and the possibility of adding Louisville, Clemson, Ga Tech and Fl State should Texas take their marbles to the Big 10, again another unlikely scenario I have read!
always_vol (Inactive) writes:
don't want GT. Even Clemson is kind of a mid deal, like USCarolina turned out to be.
Still, clemson has a rabid fan base for football.
always_vol (Inactive) writes:
I think there are quite a few people who thinkg like I do.
For every BSU upset of Okla (and Okie was frankly a marginal team), there are multiple beatdowns of these 'cinderellas' such as UGA-Hawaii or Florida-Cincinnati.
It's a moot point, and a damned shame we can't just play this stuff out on the field in a true playoff.
illinoisvolfan writes:
Right on the money, volboy81. They're nothing special, even though Notre Dame is probably more popular here in southern Illinois than U of I.
The NCAA has looked the other way with the Domers on recruiting violations over the years because of their overblown image, much the same as with UK basketball because of Host Communications being located in Lexington. So what if the Friggin' Irish aren't in a conference, why do they qualify for a BCS game with a 10-win regular season? When ND has gone BCS bowling recently, it's usually knocked out a team who made it to its conference's championship game (and lost) or who survived a meat grinder conference schedule with a loss or two (see SEC and Big 12 teams).
The logical conference for ND is the Big Ten because of location and overall fan base, even though their appeal is nationwide and location has become irrelevant (ie: La Tech in the WAC). Then, while the Big Ten is at it, they could go ahead and add Iowa State and Missouri and call themselves the Big 14. Then the Big 12 could replace ISU and Mizzou with Colorado State (who beats CU like a drum in football) and TCU (BCS bowl crashers).
Meanwhile, leave the SEC alone. It's already the best. GBO!
VolGrad writes:
Overall, Tennessee and LSU would survive that schedule as well as any of the rest of those teams they'd be playing.
But you're right, the SEC schedule is tough enough as it is.
GBO!
Huttdawg100 writes:
I think you completely missed my point. It's not just about Boise St.; it's all the mid major teams: Utah, BYU, etc. I'm not knocking Boise St. I wasn't saying that they have no chance to win a National Championship because of their skill level. They are a great team and well coached. I'm saying that if they go undefeated in 2010, they'll have a better shot at playing for the Championship than if they had to play Miami in the first round, OSU in the second round and then Alabama in the final of a playoff. I'm talking about playing a murderers row of college football powers at the end of a 12 game season. You have to have a deep team to go deep in a tournament format. Look at the 2010 National Championship game: Colt McCoy goes down in the first half, and they have a 5* QB ready to replace him. Does Boise State have that luxury?
On Texas: There are too many elements and moving parts involved in expansion to predict anything about which schools go where. Texas is the biggest fish and they are sitting pretty. They are printing their own money. If they join the Big 10 or SEC, they'll be forced to divide their revenue amongst the other teams in the Big 10 or SEC. They're going to choose which conference will give them the most tv revenue. Right now with the current ESPN/CBS TV contracts, SEC schools get about 17-20 million per school. The Big 10 with the Big 10 Network and expansion: 22-24 million per school from the TV Contract. With Texas being a member of the AAU, it's more likely that they would choose the Pac 10 or Big 10 based on academics and AAU memberships. When the smoke clears, who knows what will happen.
What does going undefeated have to do with a playoff? In 2004, there were 3 undefeated teams at the end of the year. In 2007, there were multiple one loss teams at the end of the year. One could argue that in those circumstances, college football needed a playoff more than ever. With multiple super conferences, all signs point to a playoff.
TommyJack writes:
Texas won't go anywhere without A&M.
stratocaster54 writes:
I’m not sure how I feel about expanding, but here are a few thoughts:
(1) The Big 10 and the Pac 10 need to expand to keep up with the SEC or drown. Both conferences have 1 horse and play extremely weak schedules.
(2) Keep in mind that it’s all about $ and TV is more important than stadiums.
(3) Any addition from the ACC would not add TV revenue since those areas are already saturated with Southerns and SEC fans.
(4) The addition of upstart or wanabe schools like UAB, Memphis and the like would not add TV revenue and would weaken everyone’s schedule.
(5) On the other hand, the addition of Texas and Texas A&M, and OK and OK State would add value, both in terms of SOS, new TV revenue and instant traditional rivalry’s. If this were to happen, the SEC would make all others irrelative. Consider this… since the BCS the SEC has won 6 of the 12 NCs. The Big 12, namely Texas and OK, has won 2. Combined that would equate to 8 NC or .67, leaving all other conferences with 8% at best. In addition, in NC games, the SEC and Big 12 (TX & OK) have been represented 12 times, with only 2 NC not having a rep from either conference. IMHO, the SEC championship pretty much already determines the NC, adding TX & OK would all but make it a lock while adding new revenue. Finally, both these schools would also add value in other sports, such as: baseball, men’s basketball and women’s basketball.
DRORANGELOVE writes:
IF ( again IF ) the SEC decides to expand, I hope they will realign East/West and NOT put two teams from the same state in the same Division with each other. If you give my suggestion some thought I think you can see the merits and benefits to my proposal.
Ralph_Crampton writes:
Most of this talk is interesting...BUT....University of TEXAS is the big ENCHALADA...The colleges around the nation already see that in possibly 10 to 20 years we perhaps will have only about 30 and at the most 40 SUPER teams to divide the National TV money vault. Big TV is driving this bus and it makes no difference what the rest of us say. Loyalty, among rival teams will become irrevelent...Its all about big money, National TV could care less about Alabama playing Auburn or Texas against Oklahoma...We fans do, but Big Tv folks could care less....I think the plan already being talked about is to have probably Four conferences of about 14 to 16 teams each...AND PLAY BALL...Texas is the big prize. Today distance means nothing, Major League baseball proved that. National TV bigwigs want all the fannies they can can possibly get to watch the games in front of their TV sets. One might look at it this way, a framework like the setup of Major League baseball, I think is being planned.
orangecountyvols writes:
All the expansion talk is interesting and everyone has his or her own opinions which is good. Noone knows. Today on the Animal, Hodge and Pennington, resident experts, concluded that all this talk of who's going where etc really boils down to one team.
Notre Dame. They said it's all a movement to force the Irish to get off their independent throne and join a league, probably the Big Ten ( Big 11, really. ) They said if that happened nothing else would happen. That's their guess.
Still most of us think Texas figures in there somehow.
Most of the country has long been hearing how the SEC is the best, and someone must feel a lot of movement among the right teams will change that.
One guy called and even went so far as to suggest Appy State and/or Richmond may at some point venture into a bigger league. Hardly. Richmond is just now putting the finishing touches on a new stadium....all of 7,000 seats.
The Animal continued with even more wild assumptions..
Missouri and Kansas. Next, Hawaii will be in the SEC.
Ralph_Crampton writes:
Collierville...Respect what you say...but Women's Basketball has not gained the wide National respect that one would think..on National sport shows you never hear much about women's basketball at all...So far the interest on a National scale is just not there. I am talking over all.
AtLeastMyTeamHasPerfectSeasons writes:
All this expansion and "who you would want" in these mega-conferences is all phooey!
Just feeding the sports talk idiots who have nothing better to talk about. '
I like it just the way it is. Don't change a DARN thing. But I would like to see Montana join the ranks of D-1 though......
AtLeastMyTeamHasPerfectSeasons writes:
Wow.
We agree.
RespectTradition writes:
No you don't! It's a trick! Don't fall for it! ;-P
Go Vols!
RespectTradition writes:
If it was all about the money, we would just all be Yankees fans and forget college sports.
Betcha Pat wins a NC before Pearl or Dooley either one... and that is not a knock against either of them.
Go Vols!
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