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3 minutes ago, mark_my_words said:

 

The SEC also has a rule about two teams from the same state for future invites.  (Sorry if you guys already discussed that, I am just skimming this thread.)  

I think if the SEC was voting on whether to bring in FSU, Florida could whisper in a few ears like South Carolina, Georgia and Texas A&M to help block them.

 

That rule only applies to crappy teams.  If Texas or FSU wanted in, they would be invited.

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13 minutes ago, mark_my_words said:

 

The SEC also has a rule about two teams from the same state for future invites.  (Sorry if you guys already discussed that, I am just skimming this thread.)  

I think if the SEC was voting on whether to bring in FSU, Florida could whisper in a few ears like South Carolina, Georgia and Texas A&M to help block them.

 

WHAT? You haven't read all 888 pages.  Shame on you.  :chair:

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22 minutes ago, TallyBull said:

I want to believe that, but tbh he's right more often than not. Unlike the sketchy sources upon which MHver, TuxedoYoda, etc. rely, BM has real sources. What's less clear is when he's relying on sources instead of reading tea leaves and drawing conclusions from them himself. He has left himself some wiggle room in case things change (e.g. if the Big XII TV network comes to life), but seems to be of the opinion it's going to be expansion by two only.

Of course he is going to push the only two scenario. Mickey and ESPN don't want to shell out any extra cash to a conference they want to destroy. The puppet masters are telling their minions to make this scenario a reality

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29 minutes ago, mark_my_words said:

The SEC also has a rule about two teams from the same state for future invites.  (Sorry if you guys already discussed that, I am just skimming this thread.)  

I think if the SEC was voting on whether to bring in FSU, Florida could whisper in a few ears like South Carolina, Georgia and Texas A&M to help block them.

Just don't whisper in ole Miss or MSU's ears.

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12 minutes ago, HR Bull said:

Of course he is going to push the only two scenario. Mickey and ESPN don't want to shell out any extra cash to a conference they want to destroy. The puppet masters are telling their minions to make this scenario a reality

No question that nothing's official until the Big XII announces a decision.  Until then, we can hope.

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1 hour ago, Rizman said:

I hope he's right.  No expansion until October gives us a much better chance.  Especially if we can knock off Florida State.  Expanding now is the worst scenario.  Expanding in October gives us our best chance, IF we can get off to a fast start.  If we start off 7-0 or so, ranked top 15, we will be a shoe in if they expand by 4.

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29 minutes ago, raptorcj said:

Just don't whisper in ole Miss or MSU's ears.

Or TN and Vandy, or Bama and Auburn.

 

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16 minutes ago, BullsFanInTX said:

I hope he's right.  No expansion until October gives us a much better chance.  Especially if we can knock off Florida State.  Expanding now is the worst scenario.  Expanding in October gives us our best chance, IF we can get off to a fast start.  If we start off 7-0 or so, ranked top 15, we will be a shoe in if they expand by 4.

Nothing would make me happier than to see USF knock off FSU en route to 7-0.  That said, I'm not sure what that would mean for Big XII inclusion.  Agreed that it could only help - but I'm not sure it would make us a shoe-in...

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32 minutes ago, raptorcj said:

Just don't whisper in ole Miss or MSU's ears.

 

1 minute ago, namuh-bull said:

Or TN and Vandy, or Bama and Auburn.

 

Go Bulls!

To be fair, he did say for future invites.  Clearly the rule wouldn't apply for current members.  

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2 minutes ago, GaUSFBull said:
37 minutes ago, raptorcj said:

Just don't whisper in ole Miss or MSU's ears.

 

6 minutes ago, namuh-bull said:

Or TN and Vandy, or Bama and Auburn.

 

Go Bulls!

To be fair, he did say for future invites.  Clearly the rule wouldn't apply for current members.

Agree, but it would probably be a little hypocritical of those teams to say no to having two teams in FL.

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