SEC Presidents have Blocked A&M from coming to the SEC

[lawgator1]

Wow. A&M gets left at the alter.... bet it wants it's old Big-12 girlfriend back now.....

IMHO: Funny that UF pushed so hard against A&M - because they didn't want FSU to get the 14th invite.

I keep hearing such speculation about Florida trying to keep FSU out, but I have yet to hear a) any actual source say this, or even b) a reasonably decent argument for why Florida would try to keep them out. We play them every year, anyway. FSU's recruiting isn't going to rise or fall based on being in the SEC versus the ACC.

I just can't see a legit reason for Florida to block bringing FSU in.

 

[milohimself]

I can think of more reasons for FSU not wanting to be in the SEC than I can for Florida not wanting them in.

 

[vol66]

Big 12 stays on offense as A&M move put on hold - KansasCity.com


TUESDAY: The Texas House Committee for Higher Education is set to have a hearing in which Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe and SEC commissioner Mike Slive are scheduled to testify.

 

[Velo Vol]

I just can't see a legit reason for Florida to block bringing FSU in.

I don't know if Florida is or isn't but I do think it's a recruiting advantage to be the only SEC school in the state.

 

[vol66]

Link to live Chat concerning the A&M BOR meeting at 4PM

LIVE BLOG Coverage of the A&M System Board of Regents Meeting

 

[TXA&M07]

Don't expect anything today other than the BoR to extend formal authorization for President Loftin to entertain options for joining other conferences. Nothing more than step 2 of the formal process.

His comments will be released 4pm central time to the assembled media currently on campus. Tuesday's meeting will be a point of similar interest. Just following procedure.

 

[UTVOL02]

Don't expect anything today other than the BoR to extend formal authorization for President Loftin to entertain options for joining other conferences. Nothing more than step 2 of the formal process.

His comments will be released 4pm central time to the assembled media currently on campus. Tuesday's meeting will be a point of similar interest. Just following procedure.

So when exactly is the SEC going to invite A&M and when is A&M going to accept?

 

[Escape Goat]

When all this goes down, will you leave?
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Nope, will you?

I KNOW it will go down. I just don't want it too.
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[TXA&M07]

When we declare we are entertaining offers from other conferences and no longer intend to remain in the Big12-2, Slive will extend one. It'll be a matter of minutes after that I would suppose.

 

[TXA&M07]

Nope, will you?

I KNOW it will go down. I just don't want it too.
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Mmmmmk.

 

[Ericvol2096]

East
Florida
Georgia
NC St.
South Carolina
North
Kentucky
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Virginia Tech
Central
Alabama
Auburn
Miss St.
Ole Miss
West
Arkansas
LSU
Missouri
Texas A&M

 

[TXA&M07]

Latest wrench thrown in the mix, the meeting tomorrow has been postponed thus prolonging the process even further given the desire for the BoR to allow everyone to at least be apart of the process. Fortunately, we don't need anyone else's approval other than Loftin's, however, given the circumstances, I'm sure the stall tactic will work.

I'd rather them just say f it, and make it known.

 

[Escape Goat]

I keep hearing such speculation about Florida trying to keep FSU out, but I have yet to hear a) any actual source say this, or even b) a reasonably decent argument for why Florida would try to keep them out. We play them every year, anyway. FSU's recruiting isn't going to rise or fall based on being in the SEC versus the ACC.

I just can't see a legit reason for Florida to
block bringing FSU in.

Do you think there is any chance FSU makes it to the SEC, ever?
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[gordonr24]

 

[Escape Goat]

Mmmmmk.

Great response man.
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[TXA&M07]

Great response man.
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yusomad?

 

[TXA&M07]

Oh and this just in, Rep. Branch just backed down. It'll happen when Loftin says it'll happen.

Now you can be real mad Escape Clown.

 

[Ericvol2096]

Oh and this just in, Rep. Branch just backed down. It'll happen when Loftin says it'll happen.

Now you can be real mad Escape Clown.

Help me out here...so that means they do have permission to leave? But they have to wait longer or is the timeline still the same?

 

[gordonr24]

Oh and this just in, Rep. Branch just backed down. It'll happen when Loftin says it'll happen.

Now you can be real mad Escape Clown.

I saw that on Texags. Very good to hear.
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[vol66]

Should know if they get permission in minutes.

 

[TXA&M07]

It means that the poiticians will not attempt to stand in the way. Its up to Loftin and the lawyers to cross the T and dot the I's.

 

[lawgator1]

I don't know if Florida is or isn't but I do think it's a recruiting advantage to be the only SEC school in the state.

East
Florida
Georgia
NC St.
South Carolina
North
Kentucky
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Virginia Tech
Central
Alabama
Auburn
Miss St.
Ole Miss
West
Arkansas
LSU
Missouri
Texas A&M

Funny.

Why not just hand UT the trophy now?

Talk about a weak alignment!

 

[vol66]

unanimous vote authorizing Loftin to work on conference affiliation.

 

[TrueOrange]

Item 15 passes unanimously

Now to Item 15.

4:09
Motion for adoption...Swertner makes it...Thomas seconds.

4:09
Vote now being taken.

4:09
All yes.

4:10
President R. Bowen Loftin now has authorization to make moves with regards to Texas A&M's conference future.

4:10
There now on to Items 1-13. So nice of them to put 14 and 15 at the top.
4:10
Following the meeting, President Loftin will address the media.

 

[gordonr24]

Everything is all set for Bowen Loftin to pull the trigger. Good for A&M