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Message: [QUOTE="visitingcock, post: 4038427, member: 6872"] During the SEC Media Days which was shortly before the Tex/Homa news, the SEC Commissioner discussed the conference relationship with the NCAA. He did not say that the SEC is going to withdraw, but he did say that the possibility is under consideration. Yes, FOOTBALL drives the SEC's engine, but he talked about "lesser sports" too. He discussed the conference desire to expand scholarships in the non revenue sports, particularly baseball and softball where 25/28 players teams are limited to giving only 11.7 and 12 scholarships. He understands the desire of smaller schools to limit the expense of full scholarships, but expressed that the entire conference membership wants to extend full rides to all players on those two teams but has been held back by the NCAA. In the end, it comes down to whether the NCAA is going to have to bend and the SEC is considering withdrawal if it doesn't. Would the SEC expand if it withdraws from the NCAA? I think yes because more geography is needed - especially if the "Alliance" doesn't alsp withdraw that West Virginia is attractive across the board in sports the SEC values most. However, the SEC always expands in pairs. Who would WVU "partner with?" Only Iowa State has much attraction in terms of new geographical area and fan support in football anyway. But, I expect the NCAA to bend. SEC priorities more or less in order: FOOTBALL MBB WBB Baseball Softball women's soccer (few men's teams even exist) Track both genders Equestrian women Golf both genders [/QUOTE]

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