Title: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: Coach Hank Crisp on September 20, 2011, 05:37:39 PM http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/09/tentative_plan_for_mizzou_to_j.html
Quote The Southeastern Conference and the University of Missouri have informally agreed that, barring new developments, the school will join the league and that Auburn University will move to the SEC East Division, according to two people familiar with the discussions. A majority of presidents has endorsed the informal agreement, the sources said. The league already plans to add Texas A&M as its 13th member, provided potential legal challenges from some remaining Big 12 members disappear. Missouri, also a member of the Big 12, would be the 14th member of the SEC. Because both of those schools are located to the western side of the SEC's basic footprint, that prompted discussions of moving a current West Division school to the East Division. Auburn is the easternmost school in the West Division. A third person familiar with the discussions confirmed that Auburn would move to the East if Missouri joins the league. A timetable for when Missouri would join the SEC, if the informal agreement becomes official, was not immediately known. On Monday, the boards of regents of two big-name Big 12 schools, Texas and Oklahoma, authorized their presidents to explore new conferences. Oklahoma's president said it is considering the Pac-12, as might Texas. The presidents of both schools have said remaining in the Big 12 remains an option. Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: Jamos on September 20, 2011, 05:55:57 PM Somehow I get the feeling that the annual Iron Bowl may be coming to an end if the realignment goes to 14 teams and Auburn moves to the East.
Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: SUPERCOACH on September 20, 2011, 05:58:42 PM I hate this idea of Auburn and Alabama being in different divisions. If by some chance they ever field another decent team, we could end up playing them 2 weeks in a row. That seems pretty ridiculous to me.
Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: SUPERCOACH on September 20, 2011, 06:02:48 PM If it is Missouri, I think this map makes the most sense:
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/708826/Screen_shot_2011-09-08_at_9.47.12_AM.png) Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: Jamos on September 20, 2011, 06:05:55 PM It will be interesting to see how many conference games a team will have to play each year. Also it may cut out some of the non-conference games unless they let the teams schedule more games each year.
Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: bamaphil on September 20, 2011, 06:13:45 PM It makes sense to have both Georgia schools in the same division.
Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: cbbama99 on September 20, 2011, 06:29:51 PM Somehow I get the feeling that the annual Iron Bowl may be coming to an end if the realignment goes to 14 teams and Auburn moves to the East. Perhaps, but it seems to me that it might be more of an end to the UT game every year. My guess is we will keep one east division opponent, and it makes more sense to keep the barn than the viles. Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: Hannibal Lecter, MD on September 20, 2011, 06:39:40 PM Somehow I get the feeling that the annual Iron Bowl may be coming to an end if the realignment goes to 14 teams and Auburn moves to the East. Perhaps, but it seems to me that it might be more of an end to the UT game every year. My guess is we will keep one east division opponent, and it makes more sense to keep the barn than the viles. This. I could see the Iron Bowl being moved a few weeks earlier in the season to prevent the possibility of an immediate rematch in the SECCG, but I don't think they will end the annual game. Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: Chechem on September 20, 2011, 06:43:37 PM "East" isn't far enough for the Boogers to move. I suggest "Far East".
Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: bamaphil on September 20, 2011, 06:45:15 PM "East" isn't far enough for the Boogers to move. I suggest "Far East". I don't want them over here! Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: cbbama99 on September 20, 2011, 06:45:40 PM "East" isn't far enough for the Boogers to move. I suggest "Far East". What makes you think the Chinese would take them? :-\ Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: 2Stater on September 20, 2011, 06:46:01 PM "East" isn't far enough for the Boogers to move. I suggest "Far East". I don't want them over here! :lol: Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: Marshal Dillon on September 20, 2011, 06:51:19 PM If it is Missouri, I think this map makes the most sense: (http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/708826/Screen_shot_2011-09-08_at_9.47.12_AM.png) I think your map makes perfect sense. We could have a Northeast Division & Southeast Division and maintain our current rivalries. :clap: Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: Chechem on September 20, 2011, 06:51:40 PM "East" isn't far enough for the Boogers to move. I suggest "Far East". I don't want them over here! Then we understand one another. Since the Chinese now own us, maybe they'd like to pony up $180k when the next QB stud comes along for BoogerBall. Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: ssmith general on September 20, 2011, 06:51:56 PM If it is Missouri, I think this map makes the most sense: (http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/708826/Screen_shot_2011-09-08_at_9.47.12_AM.png) They need to get out a map of Tennessee and take another look. Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: 2Stater on September 20, 2011, 06:54:03 PM If it is Missouri, I think this map makes the most sense: (http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/708826/Screen_shot_2011-09-08_at_9.47.12_AM.png) They need to get out a map of Tennessee and take another look. Unless Vandy's moved to Memphis. Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: ssmith general on September 20, 2011, 07:12:30 PM I think this is just the SEC making sure whomever they are courting knows they dont need a number 15 and 16. I dont see the boogers going to the east.
Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: pmull on September 20, 2011, 07:12:42 PM Even if the barn moves East we will play every year. I am concerned about the Tenn rivalry though. I can remember 60's, 70's and early 80's when the Tenn game was much bigger than the barn game. That game has a lot of history.
Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: Chechem on September 20, 2011, 07:17:14 PM Even if the barn moves East we will play every year. I am concerned about the Tenn rivalry though. I can remember 60's, 70's and early 80's when the Tenn game was much bigger than the barn game. That game has a lot of history. Given the choice, I'd rather travel to Tennessee every other year than Boogerville. At least Tennessee's roads are paved. And their trees are alive. (http://www.observatorycentral.com/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: TheVarsity on September 20, 2011, 07:50:25 PM I agree that if Auburn moves East, the Iron Bowl or the Tennessee game will be in jeopardy. I just couldn't imagine not playing either every year. One thing with adding another team and another game to each division may be the possibility that there are 2 permanent matchups with the other division. That would be Tennessee and Auburn for us.
Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: pmull on September 20, 2011, 08:27:37 PM I agree that if Auburn moves East, the Iron Bowl or the Tennessee game will be in jeopardy. I just couldn't imagine not playing either every year. One thing with adding another team and another game to each division may be the possibility that there are 2 permanent matchups with the other division. That would be Tennessee and Auburn for us. I 'm not sure how it would work either but I am concerned about rivalry games. If we play all 6 from the West that only leaves two more games. If we play the barn and Tenn we will never play the others in the regular season. An 8 game SEC is difficult. A 9 game schedule would be brutal. I'm old school so I like the 12 team format we have now. Times are changing and the SEC can not get left behind I guess. Title: Re: Tentative plan for Mizzou to join SEC, Auburn would move to East, sources say Post by: SUPERCOACH on September 20, 2011, 08:50:00 PM I agree that if Auburn moves East, the Iron Bowl or the Tennessee game will be in jeopardy. I just couldn't imagine not playing either every year. One thing with adding another team and another game to each division may be the possibility that there are 2 permanent matchups with the other division. That would be Tennessee and Auburn for us. I 'm not sure how it would work either but I am concerned about rivalry games. If we play all 6 from the West that only leaves two more games. If we play the barn and Tenn we will never play the others in the regular season. An 8 game SEC is difficult. A 9 game schedule would be brutal. I'm old school so I like the 12 team format we have now. Times are changing and the SEC can not get left behind I guess. Good insight. |