The SEC Spring Meetings this week are going to be very interesting…

[Black Diamond Vol]

And not just because of the Saban/Fisher dynamic. Is the SEC considering breaking away from the rest of CFB? Not to toot my own horn, but I called this when the tx/OU news broke. 

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/sec-football/first-and-10-what-happens-this-week-in-destin-could-change-college-football-forever/

[SmokeyJoe]

I don't understand the benefit of breaking away. Is it just a "chest pounding" thing? SEC has dominated college football, but there are many other schools with alumni & fans that will stick with their teams & leagues. I'm confused lol.

[JeffCountyVolFan]

I don't understand the benefit of breaking away. Is it just a "chest pounding" thing? SEC has dominated college football, but there are many other schools with alumni & fans that will stick with their teams & leagues. I'm confused lol.

I have had this discussion with several friends and I agree with you, Joe. The SEC might do this and claim their own NC, but it will not result in a truly identified NC imo. There's no way to separate from the other P5 schools and rightfully claim a true, undisputed NC.

[droner]

It sounds like a lot of posturing to me. The rest of the conferences were ticked when TX and OK agreed to join the SEC, so the other conferences changed their minds and opposed the expansion of the playoffs. The SEC wanted an expansion of the playoffs, so this is the SEC's response.

The SEC leaving the rest of college football might happen but I'm skeptical. And I don't think it would be a good idea.

[SmokeyJoe]

It sounds like a lot of posturing to me. The rest of the conferences were ticked when TX and OK agreed to join the SEC, so the other conferences changed their minds and opposed the expansion of the playoffs. The SEC wanted an expansion of the playoffs, so this is the SEC's response.

The SEC leaving the rest of college football might happen but I'm skeptical. And I don't think it would be a good idea.

Agree 

[Black Diamond Vol]

It sounds like a lot of posturing to me. The rest of the conferences were ticked when TX and OK agreed to join the SEC, so the other conferences changed their minds and opposed the expansion of the playoffs. The SEC wanted an expansion of the playoffs, so this is the SEC's response.

The SEC leaving the rest of college football might happen but I'm skeptical. And I don't think it would be a good idea.

If they were to secede, I think they would be betting that most of the other big schools would eventually join them. The SEC already wins national titles in FB about 75% of the time, and they’re about to bring in two more programs that are frequently in the mix. Also notice in the article that the SEC and Notre Dame are allied here, even against ND’s kinda sorta conference mates in the ACC. That’s definitely something to keep an eye on. If the SEC (and ND?) were to break away, maybe pulling a few select Big 12 leftovers with them, the other conferences’ TV deals instantly would plummet in value. The OSUs and FSUs and USCs and Clemsons of the world would be forced to either join the new league or continue on in a glorified FCS.

Not saying any of that would definitely happen, but I think that’s what the SEC would be counting on. It’s a HUGE gamble. It’s a high wire walk across the Grand Canyon with no safety net. But the potential monetary payoff could be enormous.

[PirateVOL]

If they were to secede, I think they would be betting that most of the other big schools would eventually join them. The SEC already wins national titles in FB about 75% of the time, and they’re about to bring in two more programs that are frequently in the mix. Also notice in the article that the SEC and Notre Dame are allied here, even against ND’s kinda sorta conference mates in the ACC. That’s definitely something to keep an eye on. If the SEC (and ND?) were to break away, maybe pulling a few select Big 12 leftovers with them, the other conferences’ TV deals instantly would plummet in value. The OSUs and FSUs and USCs and Clemsons of the world would be forced to either join the new league or continue on in a glorified FCS.

Not saying any of that would definitely happen, but I think that’s what the SEC would be counting on. It’s a HUGE gamble. It’s a high wire walk across the Grand Canyon with no safety net. But the potential monetary payoff could be enormous.

o saw a tweet the other day, since we won the first, only 13 teams have won the natty.
Six of the teams are in the SEC and two of the remaining will be joining the SEC
So by 2025 8 of the 13 schools will be in the SEC

[LouisVOL]

Same basic states tried this back in 1860.  Did not go well.  I suspect a CFB breakaway would not go as envisioned.

[Creek Walker]

Same basic states tried this back in 1860.  Did not go well.  I suspect a CFB breakaway would not go as envisioned.

Who's gonna be the Big Ten savior that goes on a scorched-earth march to the sea to break the spirits of the SEC? 

[Tnphil]

Who's gonna be the Big Ten savior that goes on a scorched-earth march to the sea to break the spirits of the SEC? 

 

[LouisVOL]

Based on the army of Ohio (excuse me, THE Ohio) cars on I-75 in the summer,  I suspect they are already channeling Sherman.  I would note that they are just as welcome, and just as arrogant.

Who's gonna be the Big Ten savior that goes on a scorched-earth march to the sea to break the spirits of the SEC?