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Why SEC expansion makes sense for 14 teams

By Eric Quackenbush

Mar 12, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; SEC logo at center court inside Bridgestone Arena prior to the championship game of the SEC Conference Tournament between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; SEC logo at center court inside Bridgestone Arena prior to the championship game of the SEC Conference Tournament between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Carlbe Ervin II (1) reacts on the court against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Carlbe Ervin II (1) reacts on the court against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Kansas State
Kansas State realigning to the SEC makes sense. The Big 12 is crumbling. I’m no fan of K-State, and it certainly isn’t the most attractive of additions to the conference, but like GG said, “she’s available.” And adding Kansas State could bring open other doors of opportunity to woo other programs into the SEC, as crazy as that might seem.

In essence, GG may be likening K-State to a Siren–a mythological creature that woo’ed sailors with its music to their death. While that may be a bit over the top, it does lend some credence, because that means as other programs see the chips begin to fall, they’ll be more inclined to weigh their options and consider the SEC as a sound landing spot.

While I agree that adding more midwestern viewers to Saturday afternoon games, I can’t help but scratch my head that the Wildcats “play second fiddle to Kansas.” I mean, if the Jayhawks are great fiddle players, then that’s one thing, but that’s the only thing.

I agree with GG, that the SEC isn’t hurting to bring Kansas State into the conference. It truly is a matter of the SEC wanting Kansas State, than the other way around. That is to say, the SEC holds the cards in this one. If the storm is perfect, then I’m with GG on this one, and there’s a 20% chance of this happening.

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