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[QUOTE="HRE Otto IV, post: 4694214, member: 5685"]
There really isn't a middle in the SEC. You have the top half and the bottom half. When the top half programs are down, they will be in the middle. When the bottom half programs are up, they will be in the middle.

That is how things have always been. Programs go through ups and downs. So I don't see the need to really "adjust" to a new mindset.

The SEC West had A&M, Arkansas, Auburn, Bama, LSU, Ole Miss, Miss State the last 11 seasons and the fans didn't revolt. Going away from divisions will actually ease things for a few schools.

That being said, I do think the SEC could use a few more middle of the pack type of programs. Schools like Arizona State, BYU, NC State, VA Tech would keep the SEC strong but also allow the top teams a little more room to breath. Those schools won't make the SEC richer, but they should be able to get pro rata given that the SEC is adding 4 decent programs with decent following, 4 new states to the SEC footprint, three Top 30 TV markets, the Mountain time zone, and a few months in the Pacific time zone. The SEC probably could pull off one late Saturday night game per month.

Additionally they might be interested in adding a couple of cupcakes like Colorado and Kansas. Just having Vandy might not be enough, especially if you go to 9 conference games. Those two would add another 2 states, one Top 20 market, and a Top 5 BBall program. To offset the weaker FB programs they can add two good programs like Clemson and FSU. I would think that the networks would be fine giving those 4 schools the current going rate. Again doesn't make the SEC richer but it does bring competitive balance.
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