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I don't think they are delusional. For them, it is a win-win situation, IMHO. They are moving to (what is currently) the best conference in college football, I think over time their recruiting will pick up due to the move, and they compete quite well with Arkansas, whom they play on a regular basis. Arkansas is no slouch; they have a good team.
They will get more $$$ as well. And the A&M mindset is not one to back down from a fight. The culture at A&M is more suited to the SEC as well. A&M and LSU used to play regularly as well, and it was quite a rivalry.
Just my 2 cents. I'm not an Aggie, but I do like their football program and wish them luck in the SEC.
A&M's record against the SEC is pretty dismal. IIRC, they have lost 7 straight to LSU, so I don't know if the Tigers consider them a rival.
The Aggies are not a current rival but don't think they will be pushovers either.
I never said they would be, but they aren't going to be in the upper tier of the SEC any time soon just like they weren't in the Big 12 for the last 10 years.
RTR! I think the additions are just weird. But change is inevitable. Bring'em on. They gonna have to enjoy losing.
Probably, but Missouri and Texas A&M are solid schools (you know, in the area where it actually matters for a university...academics. ) which will enhance the reputation of the SEC while not adding some huge football powerhouse. So, it's sorta the best of both worlds for SEC fans. For example, look at Northwestern in the Big10....generally not a sports threat but adds a lot to the Big 10's overall reputation.
Much of the SEC is populated with 6-year drinking schools that don't even have to bend thier admission standards to get the athletes in the door. But dang they have great football teams.
Probably, but Missouri and Texas A&M are solid schools (you know, in the area where it actually matters for a university...academics. ) which will enhance the reputation of the SEC while not adding some huge football powerhouse. So, it's sorta the best of both worlds for SEC fans. For example, look at Northwestern in the Big10....generally not a sports threat but adds a lot to the Big 10's overall reputation.
Much of the SEC is populated with 6-year drinking schools that don't even have to bend thier admission standards to get the athletes in the door. But dang they have great football teams.
Check out the academics of the SEC schools before you post. Alabama has a great honor's program and many academic All Americans. Georgia is also well-respected. More astronauts attended Auburn than any other school in the nation. I could go on and on, but I am sure you know it all, so you won't do the research to prove yourself wrong.
SEC has some really good schoos for sure. I think people just don't have anything else to knock sometimes so the throw out the academics card. Vandy, Florida, Georgia up there with anyone
SEC has some really good schoos for sure. I think people just don't have anything else to knock sometimes so the throw out the academics card. Vandy, Florida, Georgia up there with anyone
Vanderbilt is anyway.
The two Mississippi schools are not academic powerhouses. Neither is Kentucky - actually Murray State is the best academic state school in that state. Most of the rest of the SEC state schools have their moments academically. But not like Vanderbilt. It's basically in a class with Duke and Stanford.
A&M ain't going to be taking much of anybody from OU and Texas.
That's right! Let's keep that Aggie in the corner where he belongs.
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) which will enhance the reputation of the SEC while not adding some huge football powerhouse. So, it's sorta the best of both worlds for SEC fans. For example, look at Northwestern in the Big10....generally not a sports threat but adds a lot to the Big 10's overall reputation.
