Oklahoma and Texas enter the SEC fray

[SmyrnaCatFan]

How much have you considered the entry of OK and TX joining the SEC? I've really been interested in following the ramifications of the Pope era and new team and not given much thought to how these new teams impact the regular season. Have you any thoughts on this?

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Just another 2 solid programs.

Obviously a much bigger impact in football and even baseball and softball.

 

[Cat_Man_Blue]

Just another 2 solid programs.

Obviously a much bigger impact in football and even baseball and softball.

I am excited to have both schools. They bring a lot to the table in the big 3 sports.

 

[FFWhite]

Texas is a beast in what they bring. Huge market and booster base.

 

[chroix]

On paper they bring a lot to football but I have definitely seen both of those teams fail to live up to their hype over the years too.

 

[maysvilleky]

It just makes the SEC stronger and more difficult to win in all sports. Ultimately when we get down to 2 major conferences, UK will be glad that it’s part of the SEC.

 

[SemperFiCat]

I'm all for it. Both schools bring a ton of exposure, fans, tradition and money.

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

I think both will be fantastic additions to the conference. They lend credibility and talent and a helluva challenge in multiple sports. Good for the conference.

 

[BigRedMachineBigBlueNation]

Obviously they’re both giants in football. I think they’re overlooked in basketball though, both have pretty solid programs.

 

[bucsrule8872]

They probably make more of an impact in football, but they are two quality programs in basketball. Two more good teams to watch UK play.

I think the SEC is going to add at least two more teams, probably four to get to 20.

 

[Caintuk]

I’m looking forward to renewing the old rivalries: Texas vs aTm and the Texas vs Arkansas game used to be a heated battle.

Edited: just realized I was posting this in RR and not the football forum.

 

[SmyrnaCatFan]

I’m looking forward to renewing the old rivalries: Texas vs aTm and the Texas vs Arkansas game used to be a heated battle.

Edited: just realized I was posting this in RR and not the football forum.

No worries. Most rivalries like you mention carry across different sports.