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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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Oct 15, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils mascot Sparky poses for a photo during the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils mascot Sparky poses for a photo during the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Arizona State
See Arizona. Again, I can’t imagine that Arizona State would have much reason to leave the PAC 12. In fact, its football program would struggle to compete in the SEC.

The Sun Devils have a rich history in the PAC 12, and while they would likely transition to SEC play over time and become more competitive, they would never be able to truly flourish the way that they have been able to in the PAC 12.

Based on television market, Phoenix would make a nice addition to the SEC, but from a competition standpoint, if the program isn’t able to at least remain competitive, then the viewership and revenues will suffer over time.

Again, I’d give the likeliness that ASU realigning to the SEC a .02% chance. They’ll listen to the offer, and then remember how good it feels to be relevant and have a chance to play for a national championship every year, and not get trampled by Alabama.

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