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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 16, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; The Virginia Tech Hokies mascot performs in the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Wisconsin won 84-74. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; The Virginia Tech Hokies mascot performs in the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Wisconsin won 84-74. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

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Virginia Tech would also realign to the SEC.  I don’ think the SEC would have a problem with the Hokies throwing in a bid to join the conference.

With West Virginia already realigned to the SEC, it would renew the Mountaineers’ rivalry with the Hokies.

VT realigning to the SEC would also draw all viewership from the State of Virginia. I agree with GG; the Hokies have a strong history with success in football, having had winning season since 1992, and the program has retained its relevance since former head coach Frank Beamer retired.

The Hokies also have a large following, and would create some exciting matchups on Saturday afternoons, and would add some interesting twists of their own, making SEC football a little less predictable.

I will agree with GG that the odds of Virginia Tech realigning to the SEC is about 75%, and the SEC would make an irresistible offer ti the Hokies, especially since their history and allegiance to the ACC has been so short-lived.

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