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I disagree. The fact that A&M is in a supreme tv market is the primary reason that the SEC is interested. Transpose A&M with OSU in Stillwater and you'll get next to no interest. The state of OK brings comparatively nothing demographically.

I've read that adding A&M and the Texas market will increase the SEC viewing area by 42%, which triggers a new SEC tv contract agreement that will result in a significant increase.

Not dismissing that A&M's passionate fanbase and unique tradtions certainly added to their appeal, as well as their facilities, location and ability to compete. Those all played significant factors as well. But its money, specifically tv money, that is driving this bus.

anyone who thinks UNC would leave the ACC is a moron. UNC runs the ACC office, ACC Commissioner is a UNC alum and they pride themselves on academics and their tobacco road tradition. VT can't leave without UVA. Virginia legislature forced UVA to make sure VT was accepted into the ACC. There is no way UVA and their powerful alums in the VA legislature to allow VT to leave without them.

You guys worry about markets but fail to consider the political issues involved. TV ratings are more important than new markets. If markets were the issue every conference would be beating down Rutger's or some NYC's school.

I don't think too many around the SEC would oppose bringing in UVA as well as Va. Tech around the SEC if it were to go to 16. It is a better combo than the Oklahoma package of schools as far as cultural fit and bringing new viewership. Assume A&M, that leaves one more of the many teams discussed on here.