Clemson to SEC........

**buckshot1224** · 08-13-2011, 09:38 AM

........according to ESPN this morning there are rumors that Clemson and two other teams (I forgot who already because I was shocked) are looking to join the SEC in 2013 or 2014.

HAHAHA!! Can't beat them, join them. <<Conference, not a USC/Clemson debate

**buckshot1224** · 08-13-2011, 09:44 AM

FSU was one of the others but they are denying all rumors.

I'd be surprised if it happens because of a lot of reasons but who know with the ever changing NCAA

**FEETDOWN** · 08-13-2011, 09:52 AM

From Doug Gottlieb, TAMU, Mizzu, Clemson and Free Shoes to join.

**JABIII** · 08-13-2011, 10:07 AM

Not saying it won't happen at some point in the process. This just isn't it. If it were even remotely close to happening, a certain tater around here would be prognosticating it...

The only thing I see about Clemson on ESPN's site is this image with the caption...

Certain teams have a history of not living up to the hype...

**ceddy** · 08-13-2011, 10:39 AM

Looking like it will be FSU, Clemson, A & M, and Missouri to the SEC.

**Turd Ferguson** · 08-13-2011, 10:43 AM

COLLEGE STATION, Texas

Texas A&M will leave the Big 12 to join the Southeastern Conference (SEC), ESPN reported Saturday, quoting a "high ranking source" from the Aggies.

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The source said Clemson, Florida State and Missouri were also "likely to join."
Texas A&M had already moved forward a Board of Regents meeting to Monday afternoon to discuss "conference alignment," heightening anticipation at the move, the Houston Chronicle reported.
The session was brought forward from Aug. 22 after the Texas House Committee on Higher Education announced a Tuesday hearing to discuss possible college conference realignments within the state. Big 12, SEC and Texas A&M officials were all invited to the committee hearing.
An A&M official, meanwhile, told the Chronicle on Friday night that it was hoped the Aggies could join the SEC in 2012. A Big 12 school official claimed that SEC school leaders were also meeting this weekend to approve the arrival of A&M.
An A&M official was quoted by the newspaper as saying that Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe told A&M the conference would still function without it, amid claims Houston could be in line to replace the Aggies. A Big 12 spokesman later denied the claim.
The speculation of Texas A&M's jump from the Big 12 gained steam Wednesday when Texas governor Rick Perry confirmed that "conversations" between the school and the SEC were taking place.
Florida State officials were also reported to be in serious discussions with the conference. A source told The Palm Beach Post that the Seminoles were in talks with the SEC during the past several months, but discussions recently became more serious.

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The possible expansion of the SEC to 14 teams came after the Big 12 lost Colorado to the Pac-12 and Nebraska to the Big Ten.
Texas A&M's discussions with the SEC are believed to be motivated by the University of Texas' (UT) agreement with ESPN to launch the Longhorn Network, which will generate $300 million in revenue for the university over the next 20 years.
The NCAA ruled Thursday that the Longhorn Network would not be able to air 18 high school football games after other Big 12 schools protested that the broadcasts would give Texas an obvious recruiting advantage.
UT athletic director DeLoss Dodds told the Chronicle that the reports on the likely departure of its close rival from the Big 12 sparked discussions within the conference, but he added he had no inside knowledge.
"All we know is what we read and hear in the media," he said. "We are actively looking at every possible option we have and have been talking to other Big 12 schools. We are strong supporters and members of the Big 12. We'd be disappointed if Texas A&M leaves, but if they do, we wish them well."

**bohica** · 08-13-2011, 10:52 AM

" certain teams have a history of not living up to the hype"

JAB III, 8/13/11

**PharmHunter** · 08-13-2011, 12:00 PM

"TRUSTEES" are the only ones to approve such a move or accepting a team into a particular conference if I am not mistaken, and I would be willing to bet that more than likely Clemson will not be joining the SEC anytime soon. I would also be surprised to see FSU, but I could be wrong.
It's one of those deals where SC, UGA, and UF are going to say hey Guys you vote against our instate rival and we'll return the favor...It's all about money.
It could happen but I would be surprised to see FSU, Clemson, or GaTech for the matter join the SEC.

**cudexter** · 08-13-2011, 12:04 PM

August graduation in Clemson is today....

**birdboy** · 08-13-2011, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by PharmHunter

"TRUSTEES" are the only ones to approve such a move or accepting a team into a particular conference if I am not mistaken, and I would be willing to bet that more than likely Clemson will not be joining the SEC anytime soon. I would also be surprised to see FSU, but I could be wrong.
It's one of those deals where SC, UGA, and UF are going to say hey Guys you vote against our instate rival and we'll return the favor...It's all about money.
It could happen but I would be surprised to see FSU, Clemson, or GaTech for the matter join the SEC.

What about Auburn and Bama? Miss St. and Ole Miss? Tennessee and Vandy? Ok that last one is a stretch. The only team that considers Vandy a rival is USC.

**dfasano** · 08-13-2011, 02:51 PM

Barker, Clemson committed to ACC
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2...g-clemson-sec/

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**Simple Man** · 08-13-2011, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by dfasano

Barker, Clemson commited to ACC
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2...g-clemson-sec/

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**Tater** · 08-13-2011, 03:02 PM

Translated the above says "Swofford said we ain't going anywhere".....

**Simple Man** · 08-13-2011, 03:06 PM

A backbone would be a welcomed addition.

**Tater** · 08-13-2011, 03:20 PM

The best oakree in the world ain't called "Clemson Spineless" for nuttin'......

**Moatsy** · 08-13-2011, 07:00 PM

No way they'd leave the friendly confines... besides, they already did the "screw the ACC we're leaving... oops, maybe not... thing".

**BigBrother** · 08-13-2011, 07:16 PM

Mnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Oakree....

**keithc** · 08-13-2011, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by dfasano

Barker, Clemson committed to ACC
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2...g-clemson-sec/

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I don't know if that is the truth or not but either way you should expect that response until/if things are close to being finalized.

**Catdaddy** · 08-13-2011, 09:45 PM

Let's face it, clemson wants to be like South Carolina these days. It ain't going to happen. They will come to their senses shortly and realize that if they can't do it in the acc, showing out in the SEC is a pipe dream.

**keithc** · 08-13-2011, 09:48 PM

Rriiiiggghhht. It has nothing to do with money and exposure.

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