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It's not like it's a completely terrible idea

Posted on: August 8, 2021 at 07:35:49 CT

Merlin KC

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I've heard this discussed. I don't see it happening, but I've certainly been wrong frequently.

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One more thing, the idea of a Big12/SEC merger is - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 15:23:25

No sane person would ever think this - Calca STL - 8/8 10:16:52

What pieces would the SEC want? I wouldn't want - Carlos Rossi KC - 8/8 08:23:08

Revenue list rankings for the LB8 - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/8 12:51:31

tldr - Emoji Man OU - 8/7 20:11:34

tldr(nm) - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 20:14:21

There's no gain for anyone in the SEC taking any of the - bcoop199 KC - 8/7 17:24:38

Yes, there is, it's called: Conference Wins. - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 17:32:04

There is no way other teams will form a “B division” - Genco98 MU - 8/8 11:00:41

Yep. I'm not seeing anyone agreeing to an English - hangman MU - 8/8 12:45:03

Yes just schedule them as non-conference games if that is - Genco98 MU - 8/8 13:29:11

Colleges need to drop the nc2a and start thinking like the - tigertix MU - 8/7 18:57:33

TV revenue doesn't matter if payout goes down - JimD MU - 8/7 17:58:24

"And face it, the SEC has already checkmated every other - Ozland Tiger LSU - 8/7 22:44:53

There is no 'killshot' but there is evidently quite a bit - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 22:55:32

Some entities are better at business than others - JimD MU - 8/7 23:13:34

SEC members who now believe that the SEC has checkmated - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 23:16:27

For argument sake, substitute the B1G for the SEC and argue - Ozland Tiger LSU - 8/7 23:42:30

I have zero expectation of any further changes beyond - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 23:49:30

I’m not a member. My team is in the conference - JimD MU - 8/7 23:37:26

I'm not the one claiming 'checkmated', you're the one going - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 23:42:03

The SEC will never just accept “anybody” - JimD MU - 8/7 23:44:57

Did you go to the SEC Championships in Atlanta? - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 23:46:12

Nope. I did not - JimD MU - 8/7 23:52:44

Answered multiple times already. And it's a goofy question - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 23:56:12

SEC and ESPN call the turne for B1G and Fox? - ScottsdaleTiger MU - 8/7 20:39:15

The SEC has NOT checkmated every other league and - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 18:00:51

You being in denial doesn't make it true - JimD MU - 8/7 18:20:26

Let's do the numbers. - ScottsdaleTiger MU - 8/7 22:01:29

Exactly the point. This drives viewers and subscriptions - JimD MU - 8/7 23:24:17

Oh I see your angle. No - I just believe in exploiting all - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 18:25:46

He's right. You're way off on this. (nm) - zounami MU - 8/7 18:43:09

Nah. JimD promised TX/OU would not happen. - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 18:46:06

I still hate it, but accept reality. - JimD MU - 8/7 18:30:30

Do you accept reality? - Genco98 MU - 8/7 19:02:55

I'm not suggesting lower payouts. Do you not understand - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 18:33:42

No, the payouts will be lower per team. That’s backwards - JimD MU - 8/7 23:19:11

I understand fully what the SEC has done historically with - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 23:27:53

You’re suggesting a change to help the LB8 - JimD MU - 8/7 23:51:24

It's not like it's a completely terrible idea - Merlin KC - 8/8 07:35:49

No, I'm suggesting a change that would permanently put the - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 23:57:01

If the SEC takes any team that team immediately gets - hangman MU - 8/8 07:13:30

There is no path to a 'super conference' that doesn't - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/8 12:34:39

What are you talking about? There already is a super - hangman MU - 8/8 16:27:17

I have zero interest in the Big 12, and I certainly don't - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/8 18:58:11

It would dilute the brand, and as the UGA fan pointed out... - zounami MU - 8/7 17:35:09

No. Chitlins do not form the basis of an expansion strategy - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 17:40:28

There you go again. Mixing a bucket of cream with a - samclemens MU

- 8/7 16:16:39

With all due respect, the LB8 have much more in common - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 16:18:33

The SEC contains Miss, Miss St, Vandy, S Carolina, and - alwaysright MU - 8/7 16:30:14

RE: The SEC contains Miss, Miss St, Vandy, S Carolina, and - tigerick MU - 8/7 16:53:48

I agree but that’s a different point. - alwaysright MU - 8/7 19:16:52

Again - there is no 'dilution of the pie' - they get a - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 17:19:46

That is the very epitome of share dilution - JimD MU - 8/7 23:29:10

No, the fact that you're pushing back so hard means you - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 23:37:09

I think you're the one pushing hard and lack understanding - JimD MU - 8/7 23:42:35

Absurd question on KU. No. Now answer my question. - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 23:45:42

This concept will never happen. - alwaysright MU - 8/7 20:37:26

I never said the concept would ever happen. - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 20:40:49

The SEC won’t do it. That’s all that matters. - alwaysright MU - 8/8 07:36:01

You could play Mo State or Semo every 5 years or so - Merlin KC - 8/7 21:00:20

Waco, Stillwater, Manhattan, Morgantown, Ames Iowa - samclemens MU

- 8/7 16:47:21

We're not buying towns, we're buying programs. Many of - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 17:20:55

Not anymore. The SEC-16 is a good cultural & geographic fit. - zounami MU - 8/7 16:29:04

None of them have the population, and most have other - JimD MU - 8/7 16:28:50

You pick bizarre attributes to make these evaluations. - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 17:27:17

You didn't respond to one thing I pointed out - JimD MU - 8/7 17:49:54

Anything can happen. I reserve the right to respond to - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 17:59:20

I say this as a REAL Mizzou grad: Not better for Mizzou - JimD MU - 8/7 18:27:39

As I've said, hate and pettiness do not win the long-term - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 18:31:10

no - pickle MU

- 8/7 15:35:44

Nice substantive post - I'm sorry I can't be part of your - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 15:38:54

The ratio of ad hominems to substantive counterpoints on TB - zounami MU - 8/7 16:23:40

What are you talkin' about Willis? - hangman MU - 8/7 16:30:59

As I said, it's gotten worse in recent years. (nm) - zounami MU - 8/7 16:32:19

Sure took a dive when the dirty pictures were disallowed - samclemens MU

- 8/7 16:57:40

Specifically, the civility rules were enforced the first - zounami MU - 8/7 16:35:54

You need to get out more. Visit other forums like the - hangman MU - 8/7 16:39:49

Those boards have mods. And it's not that they're taken - zounami MU - 8/7 16:48:31

Guess we'll just disagree on what dilutes or clutters a - hangman MU - 8/7 17:05:08

pickle is obsessed with the Big 12 - Genco98 MU - 8/7 15:45:03

There is nothing worth having left in the Big 12.(nm) - TigerMatt STL - 8/7 15:28:18

You couldn't be more wrong - pettiness and hate don't - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 15:29:10

Give details as to which schools or combination - JimD MU - 8/7 16:20:41

The leftover 8 have already agreed to take less - MoArk MU - 8/7 16:28:57

The SEC doesn't do that. The attraction is equality - JimD MU - 8/7 17:53:43

The SEC can start doing that if it's in the best interest of - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 18:03:34

Saying the conference wants it doesn't make it true - JimD MU - 8/7 18:35:06

And how do you feel we'll do with this schedule: - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 18:37:13

It seems like a big part of your agenda is adding lesser - pinkman MU - 8/7 20:09:20

Absolutely true. I think having much more than two super - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 20:13:55

Don't be a pussy. (nm) - TigerMatt STL - 8/7 20:21:39

You should pass that advice along to all of the SEC - TrumpToRushmore MU - 8/7 20:22:39

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