(04-26-2004 08:13 PM)msudawgs64 Wrote:  

GrayBeard Wrote:

msudawgs64 Wrote:well I don't think we will be expanding any time soon but for this discussion, let's say the SEC did decide to expand.  Ok so you are going with ECU, fair enough, I will say off the bat that I don't know that much about them but I could do some research on the major sports and give you a more honest answer, but who would you recommend that we add with ECU?  I mean we would want to stay at an even number for scheduling, unlike the Big 10 who apparently can't count.   Keep in mind that if one team was ECU, then we would probably want to go with someone closer to the Mississippi River or at west of it for geographic layout, ECU would go to the SEC East, but who would you think would be the best fit for the West.  I know the chances of this happening are pretty slim to none but it still makes for an interesting topic nonetheless.

You would have to go with either USM or Memphis...Yeah, I know, there are several schools already present in the SEC that would fight to the death to keep these guys out.

I agree and believe it or not, I would think the ones doing the most crowing would be schools not from the states of MS or TN, though we would have our share. USM or Memphis does make sense geographically for sure.

How about adding either Kansas or OU for the west side. I guess Mizzou could be moved west so two east teams could be added. I would really hate that as our trip through the east was awesome. We actually fit culturally with the like of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia. Love the upcoming crossover games with Arkansas. That will go nuclear. New friends and new places. Would hate to start over again. Whatever is best for the SEC...