UF Insider Drops SEC BOMBSHELL: REVEALS Who Would BLOCK FSU & Clemson | Gators | Conf Realignment

SEC shocker! Is the conference about to get even bigger? A trusted UF insider drops a bombshell, revealing who might BLOCK the addition of powerhouse programs FSU & Clemson. Could the Florida Gators BLOCK FSU & Clemson? Could rivalries be reignited in a historic realignment move? Tune in to find out who might be throwing a wrench in the these teams plans!
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[@michaellandres2227]

Virginia & Notre Dame? Get another guest who is prepared

[@mr.valentine8399]

lol.. Women.. they don’t belong in football conversations

[@d5terps543]

Yep

[@OBXtriwolf]

No kidding! UVA sucks in FB and ND sucks in BB

[@timothymbess]

0:38 - "Notre Dame expands the SEC..." and... I'm now abandoning this clickbait.

[@CaydensDaddio]

She picked UVa over UNC. Credibility downgraded.

[@brodrickmclaurinsr8581]

She is lost no way ND will go to the SEC. Plus UVa going to the SEC won't happen. 2 or three other ACC schools are more attractive and have better brands.

[@adamb6370]

@@brodrickmclaurinsr8581she was asked who she wanted in the SEC….not a prediction.

[@frontRunn3r587]

Not really...she is telling the hard truth. FSU isnt as wanted as they believe. FSU will be left twisting in the wind if they keep pushing their masters (ESPN).

[@michaelmorse5818]

No Florida fan wants to see Florida State in the SEC. They do not want that to happen. That takes way a little of the advantages they’ve had over the years that works.

[@LoCoVANole]

An advantage that has gotten them nowhere - both FSU and Miami have winning records against UF going back to 1976 when Bowden became a factor.

[@trclark7689]

I would think that Florida would prefer to have FSU in the SEC over the potential of FSU joining the B1G. I think Florida has absolutely had the advantage over the past 20 or so years as the SEC has become more dominant and they could sell playing in the SEC as the greatest potential to be broadcast in primetime and make it to the NFL. However, if FSU were to join the B1G, they would now also have the same argument that Florida has used over the past 20 years, but they would have the sales pitch of "If you play at Florida, the biggest markets you're going to play in are Austin, Atlanta, and Nashville. If you come to Florida State, you're going to get exposure in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Columbus, Detroit, etc. When it comes to players making money, which is more marketable? Playing in the largest markets in the country or playing in a conference that's largely in the sticks? At least if FSU were to join the SEC, from Florida's prospective, they're on equal footing and a completely equal playing field. Not to mention, schools in the B1G will be making more than schools in the SEC by 2030. If the B1G adds television markets in say... Florida and North Carolina, their television deal will only get that much larger.

[@LoCoVANole]

@@trclark7689UF may prefer that FSU be in the SEC over the B1G…but above all they would prefer them to stay in the ACC or the Big12 over joining the SEC. That’s the main point.

[@trclark7689]

@@LoCoVANole right, but we all know that neither of those will happen.

[@CaydensDaddio]

I don't think UF cares, I agree with her on that. Florida isn't scared of FSU

[@ATLieNole]

ND fits in the BIG 10 the best especially since ND is already in the backyard of the BIG and of course Indiana is already in the BIG to so I would say the BIG would get ND before the SEC would. Most BIG 10 people would like to see ND and FSU in their conference more than any other teams out there.

[@ChrisSadowski-pp1np]

Agreed

[@fecat93]

ND is on the commuter railroad line with the conference headquarters in Chicagoland. It is easily drivable from almost every team in the original conference, excepting Minnesota.

[@ChrisSadowski-pp1np]

@@fecat93 they don't want to join the BIG, said no one except ND.

[@MaxPowersCFB]

Exactly add in Purdue and you have the battle of Indiana like what Navy, Army and Air Force have.

[@Angrygumballl]

She said Notre Dame 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Virginia thinks The SEC has academic fleas. 😂😂😂

[@tarheel7406]

Agreed.... a) I don't see the SEC eroding brand with ND. b) Word is that UVA has already advised the SEC of no interest. Why is the guest considered informed?

[@ericblomquist1975]

Out of two teams you pick Virginia. That’s ridiculous. Zero sense.

[@jamesb0255]

Notre Dame joining the SEC 😂😂😂 what a joke! Bear Bryant would be rolling in his grave if that were to happen.

[@donaldwalsingham3520]

I believe Ali might be being a little intellectually dishonest with her theory on why Florida wouldn't care if FSU was in the SEC. It's true that they will play each other anyways, as she stated, but Florida would love to keep that game from becoming a conference loss instead of just a lost rivalry game. It's the one way they can protect their image as the "premier" program in Florida. Being the lone member of the SEC is the only reason they still carry that moniker.

[@adamb6370]

I think the proper way to say it is. UF is not afraid of FSU joining. But they don’t see any value for them letting them in. They are not expanding their brand to a new place. They are not adding a new opponent, and yes a win or loss would mean more as a conference hit.

[@RedMage409]

Intellectual dishonesty describes about 99.7% of the overall SEC fan base.

[@quakeekauq1]

They wouldn't play every year if fsu joined the sec, by current schedule format they'd play for 2 years and then not for 2 years

[@adamb6370]

@@quakeekauq1 they would UF would have to drop LSU as an annual. But it would work out. LSU has been looking to drop UF annually for awhile and pick up a Miss St

[@quakeekauq1]

@adamb6370 no they wouldn't, sec kept the 8 conference game schedule, there's no divisions and only one annual game and that's uf vs uga, lsu is still on the 24 and 25 schedule but won't be on the 26 and 27 and would be back on for the 28 and 29 seasons, that's according to the new scheduling format, now I guess that could change if or when the conference expands again but they'll have to go to a 9 game conference schedule if there's further expansion

[@krisgaskins1]

She's right UF would be push down a rung and Vanderbilt wouldn't like that. UF is a dumpster fire right now, the last thing they want is FSU in the conference.

[@RedMage409]

lol, of course a Florida fan would want another doormat team like Virginia. Maybe they could get another win sometimes. Notre Dame is absolutely not going to the SEC. When they join a conference, it will be the big ten. Almost all of their traditional rivals are there now. Going to the SEC means losing those games. Florida has always been terrified of FSU joining the SEC, because they are scared of competition. They want to be the biggest and best in Florida, but only by keeping their in-state rivals down. If FSU does go to the Big Ten, the money gap disappears, and UF will continue its slide into irrelevance. It’s actually better for them if FSU does join the SEC. The best case scenario was for FSU to stay in the ACC forever, but that’s over now. If the SEC was smart instead of arrogant, they’d snap up FSU, Clemson, UNC and UVA and leave the scraps for the Big Ten. The best they can hope for in that scenario is for Notre Dame to join, but after that, there aren’t any more major brands to take. Unless maybe TAMU decides to run away from Texas again.

[@AJD-LsUp]

I don’t know what is wrong, but I have not been getting notifications on new videos. I guess I’m about to go back and binge watch. #L1C4 #LsUp Go Cardinals‼️‼️

[@cfbplayoffedits]

I have oceanfront property in Arizona to sell you if you think Notre Dame is joining the SEC.

[@frontRunn3r587]

That wasnt the question he asked. He asked which teams would SHE take...and she gave a good answer. Why take fsu? They already have UF.

[@nigelnorman5379]

Lets be honest, Miami hasnt competed in football since joining the ACC (2004). Neither has Syracuse, or Boston College, or any other ACC school who hasnt won a title in football (which includes UVA & UNC since 04). The top teams involving football in the ACC are Clemson, FSU and Virginia Tech in terms of titles. Everyone else is atleast 3 titles or more behind (with football being the driving force in terms of revenue). So, if we're being honest and only speaking of football, UVA & UNC dont make the cut. Neither does Miami. But maybe these schools only join certain conferences in football only.

[@adrianflemming1898]

I definitely don’t want to see college football turn into a mini NFL

[@stephanledford9792]

I think that we may very well see an unofficial merger between the SEC and the Big Ten. But at this point, I am now willing to predict anything or shoot any idea down, not matter how crazy it sounds, because I never anticipated a few years back the situation we face today.

[@jamesb0255]

Use common sense people. The absolute natural fits for Florida State and Notre Dame is for Florida State to go to the SEC and Notre Dame to the Big 10. Despite what Greg Sankey has said in the past, which we all know from the Texas and Oklahoma editions, he is not always truthful in public. Plus, it's certainly seems like Petiti and Sankey are working together. I simply can't imagine that they are not using basic common sense to make these decisions.

[@brett8078]

Florida and South Carolina fear they would be secondary state school in the SEC if FSU and Clemson both join

[@AJD-LsUp]

You’re definitely right Florida is in shambles they’re gonna be looking for a coach again by next year. But they’re a head coach away they are sleeping giant I don’t know how scared they would be of FSU no doubt South Carolina doesn’t want any part of Clemson in the SEC

[@thomashutchinson1259]

I'm sure you are just poking Florida and South Carolina... I think they are pretty equal schools to be honest.

[@brett8078]

@thomashutchinson1259 fsu and florida maybe pretty close to equal. But south Carolina isn't on clemsons level atleast in football

[@chuckwest7045]

South Carolina has had more than 30 years of being in the SEC and they've done NOTHING in that time to pull themselves ahead of Clemson in football. If either South Carolina or Florida (or both) block Clemson and Florida St. from joining the SEC then that would be pure selfishness on their part. Furthermore, the Big Ten would add those two schools and would soon surpass the SEC in overall strength.

[@rickderrick7101]

@@thomashutchinson1259lmao you can’t be serious. South Carolina and Florida are second rate nobodies compared to FSU and Clemson.

[@noles9998]

What he should’ve asked is if she would be OK with the Big Ten picking up FSU and Miami. Because I think she’s under the impression that the big 10 will not get FSU and the FSU will more than likely go to the big 12.

[@mikepasterick3210]

If Notre Dane any conference it’s hard to pick anything but the B1G. They have so many rivalry ties to that conference. Ohio state, Michigan st, Michigan, etc.

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

She doesn't want to lose traditional rivalries but wants ND to the SEC.

[@jamesb0255]

A funny interesting fact that not a lot of people know about but Florida actually lobbied for Florida State to be in the SEC at one time. In the '50s and then again in the '60s.

[@genfari9522]

I don't hear much about what having extra games to play on how it will affect the players. It seems teams now are struggling to have good depth with the transfer portal and with extra games to play its seems depth is more important.

[@joncare8083]

I'm from the B1G. I think the B1G can deal with 20 schools for scheduling purposes ( 4 -5 team divisions). Anything beyond twenty requires a whole new concept. From the B1G's perspective, I'll guess that the two most desirable schools to add would be UNC & UVA. Obviously, these two are not the top football schools in the ACC. There are several reasons why I make this guess. First, it expands the B1G footprint into contiguous States (if UVa comes then North Carolina is contiguous}. Second, UVa & UNC are two of the top public academic schools nationally The B1G would care about academics, not as much as viewer expansion, but some. UCLA, UNC, Michigan & UVa are among the top half-dozen public Universities in America. That would matter. I agree with this podcast that ultimately FSU will go B1G and UNC will go SEC. The B1G will be happy to add northwestern Florida/and a little southwestern Georgia to its viewership with FSU which is a good public school. Recruiting would benefit too. And the B1G would hope for UVa. UVa will be the prize remaining. I can see the SEC taking VaTech and B1G UVa as a compromise. Oh yeah. Notre Dame. Of course, the B1G would take ND. Too much $$$. That said, I hope N.D. ends up somewhere other than the B1G. I've listened to their "ND is special" malarkey all my life. ND's mantra is they must stay independent to ensure their special status. It's a ploy to give ND what they perceive as a competitive advantage. I'd be delighted if they were forced into the SEC. Won't happen, but I'd love it.

[@rlhaff3560]

I hope the SEC is dumb enough to snub FSU... opening up the state of Florida to the BIG10 would be a huge mistake for them strategically. The BIG10 sounds so much cooler, think FSU vs Ohio State or Southern Cal... awesome!

[@tarheel7406]

I suspect that the SEC would easily cede FSU on a B1G island in favor of higher preferences. On such an island, I see FSU withering due to exposure and recruitment disadvantages.

[@grant2790]

@@tarheel7406 couldn't be worse than the ACC..lol

[@tarheel7406]

@@grant2790 Oh I agree. Withering on a B1G island would be better than in the already Tier 2 BIG12 or future Tier 2 ACC. From the UNC perspective, FSU to the B1G is a win/win.

[@1980hgf]

What is this "insider's" credentials? Did I miss it?

[@robertstwocents]

If Notre Dame joins a conference, it would be one that they had a chance of winning. So, no SEC..

[@bhziker]

So the Big East?

[@romanmoronie]

People need to quit looking at everything through football glasses. ND is only joining one conf and it's not the SEC, if it's any conf at all. Location, existing rivalries, and existing academic relationships ensure ND, for their own good as a school, will join the Big 10. NDs not walking away from those things, which have a greater impact on the school, just for football.

[@karenbuchan1]

Yeah it scares uf cause its serious additional competition in conference

[@CaydensDaddio]

Super League conferences can be better or worse, depends on the final structure

[@alfcmccoy]

The only way I can see the Super League working is to have the conferences set up as divisions, which would allow classic rivalries to continue.

[@WeSRT4]

Notre Dame has no chance. It will be Clemson, North Carolina, FSU, Miami in that order

[@dsnyder174]

Plus academically ...ND fits the Big Ten

[@williamfreeman8210]

If the SEC expands, adding FSU and Clemson would give the conference the best football league by far but they don't actually add a tremendous amount of new eyes to the conference. Conversely, adding UNC and UVA adds a ton of new eyeballs to the conference but does nothing for football. Lastly, I don't see a league whose fanbase is comprised of a lot of Southern Baptist inviting a program whose fanbase is hugely comprised of Catholics, just my opinion on Notre Dame likely never getting a SEC invite.

[@claytongardinier5179]

No spreads of any kind allowed on a bagel because it would then be considered a meal. Only three meals a day were allowed. So the problem was this question: what is a meal?

[@powell4661]

Winning the SEC is everything to me.

[@roberttanner7486]

To Ali’s point. I’m 68 and my first college game visit was the swamp in 79. I don’t like anything about this era. The last change I approve of was the the East,west and the SEC championship games. So many things have changed especially historical rivalry games being tossed out for money 😢, not anything changes for the FANS BEST INTEREST.

[@timosmand9386]

"Gentleman's Agreement". 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@briggsofdisaster]

See you soon Notre Dame! I am inevitable. Sincerely, The Big Ten

[@jamesb0255]

Everybody just might as well except the fact that there will be super conferences, there will be divisions, and we already have a 14 team playoff coming next year. All just like the NFL. You can keep the pomp and circumstance and traditions of your university and accept the fact that this is going towards an NFL model.

[@jeffreyburress2200]

No one will, and can't block, admission. It takes a bunch of schools to do that.....I think five. If the SEC office tells all the schools to get in line then the vote will be unaminous.

[@jaysmith7725]

Gators will never win again. If FSU comes to that conference, we whooped gators asses if we get that kind of money I’ll get we’ll never lose to y’all never

[@frontRunn3r587]

No ACC team will be allowed to join the SEC or BIG. Good interview, FSU starting to realize they are not as valueable as they thought. A lot of parallels to the PAC12. The only ones I hear saying they are wanted is FSU themselves.

[@bradthomas2165]

You said that NIL and the portal are good things, but you also said they are playing a role in eroding what’s great about college football. Then, how can NIL and the portal be a good thing?

[@powell4661]

I agree with her about appealing adds

[@rickderrick7101]

As FSU fans most of us don’t want to go to the SEC. We don’t want ESPN or the SEC to make a dime off of us. We want the Big 10. It’s a better league. And 5 million a year more than the SEC. It’s a no brainer. Regardless of where we go we’re running that league so it really don’t matter.

[@CousinEddy1969]

LOL ! You do realize the ACC’s grant of rights is with ESPN! ESPN is making tons of money off of the secondary talent in the ACC!

[@ChrisSadowski-pp1np]

In the BIG you would have the benefit of having premier matchups against Michigan, Ohio State and Oregon and still have prime regional matchups in non-conference versus Miami and Florida. It's the best of both worlds..

[@ct7843]

You would rather watch noon games against mich st, maryland, rutgers, minnesota, northwestern, Purdue, illinois, indiana, iowa, Wisconsin, and Nebraska? Lose your baseball program, and fill half the stadium? That sounds terrible lol

[@user-ds6ym7pn9x]

Maybe four really good programs in the entire Big Ten. The last time Oregon played a good SEC team they lost 49-3!

[@ChrisSadowski-pp1np]

@@user-ds6ym7pn9x no one was beating Georgia that year.

[@LoCoVANole]

Lol - UF is scared stiff of FSU joining the SEC. Gators have been bringing up the rear in the state ever since Bowden took over FSU in 1976 and Miami became a national powerhouse. Since that time, UF has a losing record against both FSU and Miami and (other than the Tebow years) has generally underperformed - Spurrier himself went 5-10-1 against his instate rivals. Rather pathetic when you consider UF has been playing football the longest and is the better funded program by a significant margin. Despite those advantages, FSU and Miami have become more iconic and successful brands and provide the more nationally intriguing matchup. Gator Nation knows full well that leveling the cash-flow with FSU risks further widening the gap.

[@JamieNiemeyer-tz7zy]

Uf is more scared 😱 of miami joining the confrence! They would go bananas 🍌 jamie

[@adamb6370]

That’s cute, the people running around panicked that they won’t have a future calling others scared. FSU will be fine. But the whole SEC hates the U culture. UF doesn’t have to do anything to watch Miami fall off where their biggest game is UCF.

[@gatormatt]

Miami and FSU are more premium and iconic brands? Miami doesn’t even have their own stadium on campus. Florida’s brand is the most premium in the state of Florida, with FSU not far behind. The lack of UF success recently does not equate to not being premium or iconic so quit lying to yourself.

[@noles9998]

Listen man I am a gator hater like no other but your statement is false. UF has on several occasion have petitioned on FSU’s behalf to have them join the SEC. It was the SEC who said No.

[@adamb6370]

All the falsities in the above statement aside. UF doesn’t have a thing about FSU. The whole SEC hates the U culture and Miami will never be voted in. UF doesn’t want the UCF and USF come up and take away their recruiting grounds. The main argument is what is the benefit to the SEC as FSU is 2/3 hours from an SEC school in every direction. It’s not a disrespect to FSU or Clemson. But it’s covered ground.

[@tylerbrown2700]

SEC has given ND support, so they can remain independent. ND is a brand multiplier to the Big Ten. Whenever they play a B1G Team, ratings are excellent. SEC wants them independent, so the Big Ten doesn't get a clear advantage over them.

[@techtiger38]

Notre Dame is Big 10 and so is UVA.

[@timothyblack3322]

I’ve watched her & she can insightful. Virginia gets the D.C. Market along with the State. Virginia was good in football?? In the 1990 season maybe, well. I going to stick with Market, but Virginia Tech has football fever. Down right now, but SEC type atmosphere. I believe the B1G & the SEC have made some decision’s already with Florida State University B1G bound & the boycott of SEC teams lifted the 2025 Season kicks off with Alabama being the first opponent in the New Doak Campbell Stadium for (Out of Conference) home & home series. Georgia follows in Tallahassee (Out of Conference) 2027 home & home. Those are on the books already & I’m curious about Clemson. The Ohio State Head Coach made an appearance at Clemson. What is up with that?

[@harryhoesch3793]

It's no longer a student athlete sport. It's now for profit and can almost be separated from the education all together. No different from minor league football, without any NFL financial support.

[@robertstwocents]

I know FSU and Clemson don’t provide a footprint, but they do provide three national championships since 2013, stadiums that hold an excess of 80,000 and national TV ratings. the SEC would be foolish to let the Big Ten claim these teams. Let the Big Ten take Miami and wait for Notre Dame to come around.

[@jamiethornton6101]

outside of Notre Dame, they are also the last major brand CFB schools left that are available to the BIG and SEC. They add value to the media deal and that makes everyone else $$$$$$ in the conference.

[@adamb6370]

BIG/SEC superleague is coming becuase other schools won’t be able to afford the new revenue sharing plan and will fall off. I see 2 more rounds of realignment over the next 5years and then they will start a scheduling alliance where they play each other 2/3 games a season. Leaving schools only 1/2 games where a B12, ACC, and G5 can get on their schedule.

[@hawkeye790]

She is 0-2. Notre Dame is currently competing in the ACC because of its academic profile. There is zero chance Notre Dame goes to the SEC before the B1G. Academics is also huge with Virginia. Their first choice is the B1G. Everyone knows the first two teams to the SEC - Florida State and Clemson. What exactly were her credentials for being interviewed here?

[@tarheel7406]

a) I agree on ND. It has decided it prefers a P2 world in the B1G (but delayed) rather than a P3 world in the ACC. b) Word is that UVA has snubbed SEC overtures. I thought it would follow UNC regardless of a B1G preference. UVA may have decided to lower football ambitions and stay in the ACC. c) The informed actually know that the SEC sees CLEMSON and FSU as disposable. The sole top target is UNC. and it will accept any reasonable +1s to secure.

[@Spitfirethedragon]

The whole FBS could be under one media deal across all networks. You are cutting out a lot of high rating games. Army vs Navy, Colorado vs Colorado State, Oklahoma vs Oklahoma State, etc. Not in the big 2 with the winning percentage overall. #4 Notre Dame with a ,730 percentage wins, #5 Boise State with a winning percentage of .723, #11 Florida State with a .671, then Miami Florida, JMU, Clemson, Virginia Tech, Arizona State, Miami Ohio, Utah, West Virginia, Fresno State, Central Michigan, Western Kentucky, BYU, Pittsburgh, Stanford, Southern Miss, Troy, Army, Colorado, San Diego State and Boston College. Not in the top 50. Syracuse, UNC, Arizona, UCF, Ole Miss., Missouri, Iowa, Maryland, Purdue, Virginia, NC State, South Carolina, Illinois, Kentucky, Rutgers, Miss. State. Outside of the top 100Duke, Vanderbilt, Kansas, Northwestern, Wake Forest and Indiana. This is what it looks like in each conference. 1. Big 10 Michigan/Ohio State .734, 2. SEC Alabama with .733, 3. Notre Dame at .730, 4.MWC Boise State .723, 5. ACC FSU .671, 6. SBC Coastal Carolina .651, 7. Big 12 Arizona State .599, 8. MAC Miami Ohio .596, 9. CUSA Jacksonville State .589 10. AAC Navy .549, 11. PAC 12 Washington State .494. There would be good match ups with schools not in the top 2. Boise State have beaten Oklahoma, Georgia, Utah, BYU, Arizona, Arizona State, Oregon, Oregon State, Washington, Washington State, Virginia and Virginia Tech. Like you would be cutting off your onw nose not to think about some of the top G5 schools that do bring excitement.

[@DaninVa-gt9nj]

Tks for posting that. Was interesting. Texas and Ok will have BIG games in the SEC just as ND would in the B10 but ND is still pouting in the corner sucking its thumb over something that happened a 100 yrs ago when attitudes were much different.

[@grant2790]

People keep saying that FSU had a chance to go to SEC and turned it down don't know the facts. FSU was only offered the SEC after they had accepted the ACC offer and by then it was to late. Florida fought to keep FSU out for years. So please stop acting like FSU had an acceptable offer from the SEC. Also, the SEC at the time was not the powerhouse like today. And yes Bowden did say it was probably easier to win a Natty in the ACC but had they had a real choice FSU would have chosen the SEC. Bowden on said that after the decision to appease the board but wanted the SEC.

[@SuperWarJam]

It's a coping mechanism.

[@DaninVa-gt9nj]

I don't think that's correct as the SEC wouldn't have offered FSU if it had already accepted an ACC offer. SEC doesn't blatantly offer a school if it's a conference member. As Texas and Ok approached the SEC about membership publicly as they were already assured of membership privately. Of course, there are off the record talks. SEC was publicly embarrassed by Miami's and FSU's public turn downs. I'm glad they said no as USC was then able to join. USC might have been invited later as a joiner with A&M. SEC should have invited WVa instead of Mizzou who was whoring itself out for a B10 invite. B10 wanted nothing to do with Mizzou. SEC wanted WVa but ESPN insisted on Mizzou. WVa would have been a much better fit for the SEC geographically and culturally and athletically. Mizzou allowed a bunch of snot nosed demonstrating kids to take over its campus back then.

[@grant2790]

@@DaninVa-gt9nj SEC never offered. From my understanding when they saw the ACC offered they decided not to offer.

[@chuckwest7045]

The SEC didn't offer because FSU announced that they would not accept an invitation from the SEC if offered. They showed up the SEC in public. FSU knows they could've joined if they wanted to. They were just afraid to and now they're stuck in a basketball conference that has a TV contract that pays them less then what Northwestern and Vanderbilt make. Serves them right. Note: The SEC was the best conference during the 1990's. It wasn't WAY better like it is these days but it was still the standard.

[@RedMage409]

No, the SEC never offered FSU. They were being considered, but when the SEC learned FSU was also talking to the ACC, they voted to withdraw consideration. It was quite juvenile. Bobby wanted the SEC, the admin wanted the ACC. He was a good soldier by making the comments he did, because he wasn’t the type to throw his employers under the bus. Originally the SEC wanted Texas and FSU. Texas said no, FSU chose the ACC, and Miami was also considered but also declined. They got the consolation prizes of South Carolina and Arkansas. Even finebaum admitted they lost that round of realignment in an article from 2011. If they let the Big Ten take who they want, they will lose again.

[@bryanviator6734]

I’m a college football fan , don’t even watch nfl anymore. Mostly because I don’t have a team in my area to support. KC is 3 hours away but I grew up a packers fan. But in 2020 i really started to question the integrity of the league and games were looking more and more rigged. So I stopped watching and I don’t miss it. But the college brand is the college brand. If players are getting paid by a league of some sorts and put into contracts it would diminish some of this transfer portal chaos. Which in my opinion would calm the waters a bit

[@DaninVa-gt9nj]

I have stopped watching the NFL, also. Have read that the games appear to be fixed before. If the NFL out of stupidity is fixing games, it's signing its own death warrant. One reason I stopped watching is because my favorite QBs retired

[@MrJohnnySalami]

Why should UF even care as they already play FSU every year. It makes no difference to them.

[@darthnatas953]

Novel idea: They could let college students play college football. Eliminate scholarships and pay them nothing. My son would play for free, and I pay his tuition. Of course he can't run fast. If you want to see people getting paid to run fast watch the NFL.

[@dsnyder174]

ND would take a beating in the Big Ten....just like Nebraska has experienced.

[@CGolden-tm2bu]

AWE Her ole 5-7 gators gonna get bumped to the WAC

[@qlee2385]

Unc and Clemson should join the sec

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

She doesn't want to see traditional rivalries go away but wants ND to the SEC, and what does ND bring in basketball? She doesn't want rivalries to go too late for that, isn't it?. How many have already gone away, with the expansion of the SEC, and the creation of the Big 12 that wasn't founded until February 25, 1994. College football tradition is about 5 years long now if that, with all the Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (AADD) we have today. The Big 12 and SEC started this it looks like the B1G will end it.

[@JamieNiemeyer-tz7zy]

How about if the sec pulled a fast one and went for ohio state jamie

[@DaninVa-gt9nj]

😊OSU would have more challenging and interesting games in the SEC BUT Southern boys don't wanna play in blizzards and on frozen tundra in -20F dodging polar bears and stampeding caribou.

[@Almighty5-ww1kl]

This all I’m going to say most FSU fans wanna go Big 10 if the SEC doesn’t want FSU dnt worry the big 10 will be more than happy to planets flag in the south and that could tip the balance scale in the big 10 favor especially if the Big 10 gets into both Florida and, Virginia, and orc or North Carolina, so SEC fans be careful what you wish for you just might get it

[@harryhoesch3793]

Miami is about to win the ACC, then who's FSU or Clemson.

[@jaysmith7725]

I want Ohio State, Michigan that’s the footprint one

[@jeffreywilcox9510]

Well of course fsu isn't a good add to a gator insider. We would take over as the flagship program in fl. We already get more viewers. But I don't think any SEC or B1G teams will have a say in who gets added. The networks will just tell them what's happeneing

[@robertrichardson3621]

Stop it!! You obviously are insane

[@greenwave819]

well we can't "block" all the schools that would bring massive value. Otherwise the small10 will actually become better than the SEC

[@dsnyder174]

Notre Dame plays Hockey in the Big Ten. No way would ND go to the SEC that's doesn't have Hockey

[@tarheel7406]

ND is an actual (not affiliate) member of the ACC, which has no hockey.

[@goodnerarts1206]

I don't like ND's fit with the SEC. Feels like they should be in the Big10. Virginia and North Carolina make the most sense for the SEC.

[@SuperWarJam]

ND is never going to join the SEC. They'll go Big10 or stay independent.

[@BrothaPhresh]

Gotta love these SEC people who love the regionality of their conference but don't see the value of adding two strong schools well within the current footprint and how much that will add to regional rivalry.

[@RedMage409]

Most SEC fans have nothing but hot air between the ears.

[@markweaver2439]

Yeah, Virginia can compete on multiple fronts, except football.

[@tarheel7406]

Every team that wishes to can compete in a closed, ~48-member Tier 1.

[@victorkiser8301]

Go get West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and Kansas and expand geographically.

[@rickderrick7101]

Yea but that just makes the football conference exponentially weaker. All those teams are bums. Meanwhile the Big 10 will be adding powerhouses. Pretty clear to me the Big 10 is taking over.

[@Noles58]

Let the SEC have VA and NC

[@tarheel7406]

I suspect that the SEC would gladly cede FSU (and CLEMSON) to secure UVA/UNC.

[@Noles58]

@@tarheel7406 let them, both schools will be in the bottom with Vandy

[@tarheel7406]

@@Noles58 Not likely. The P2 consolidation will have a parity effect as all football talent will be spread more evenly among ~48 teams rather than the current ~100+. FSU on a B1G island will also benefit from this parity effect but will suffer relative to (e.g.) FLORIDA due to lower regional exposure/interest.

[@davidromero3487]

Everytime I see her on youtube I am convinced she is ridiculous. Shockingly I gave Gator fans more credit. Is she really a leading voice in gatorland?? Good lord.

[@CFBAddiction]

THE leading voice* tbh.

[@davidromero3487]

@CFBAddiction That is nuts. She just had some other also ran on her show talking about the fact that any new addition to the SEC had to bring 60 million in value annually to even be considered, and she comes on here and picks VIRGINIA. She had a radio show! That had to be a train wreck.

[@tarheel7406]

@@davidromero3487 Value within the future closed P2 will be different than within the P5.

[@davidromero3487]

@tarheel7406 They were specifically talking about the options, assuming the collapse of the ACC. They set the benchmark at 60 million in value. They came to the conclusion that there would was an almost zero chance of expansion. And.... she chooses Virginia. Please explain by any metric how Virginia is a sufficient value add over the rest of the ACC.

[@tarheel7406]

@@davidromero3487 a) Value is relative. b) The value of every school that makes the Tier 1 cut will increase. What is the value to the SEC of UVA when it makes a B1G expansion south less effective, helps lock down the greater southeast, improves the academic standing, offers immediate synergies and success in overall sports? Fear not, it's my understanding that UVA has rejected SEC overtures (again).

[@rjenkins66bj]

Vanderbilt is the reason the SEC will not go after any private school. If Vanderbilt wants to win games. They need to drop out and go join the Ivy League.

[@nacetucker4939]

Why is a Florida person representing the sec first off and second off why are we still talking about this neither of them are sec contender unless we’re getting rid of Vanderbilt and miss st

[@joecartwright9221]

The Big 3 Conferences will only take a few teams after ESPN & Disney Kill the ACC.

[@tarheel7406]

There will be no peer Big 3. In context, the BIG12 has already been killed.

[@gnorley]

K.

[@jdheelfan]

UNC and UVA not Notre Dame and UVA

[@d5terps543]

Some are way behind on this stuff.

[@fbwguy]

ND!!!! Never…. Unneeded and unwanted and definitely too far north

[@goblue636]

Notre Dame not going to the SEC so take them out of the scenario

[@hunkerd0wn]

Notre dame? fuck outta here. we want clemson and fsu.

[@harryhoesch3793]

Am I wrong that SEC has something to do with South or East? Why look like idiots starting with what you call yourself? Does anyone know where South Bend is located. Hint: Not South US or East. South Bend is the town, not US location.

[@mmckenna0413]

Talking out both sides of her mouth. Add nd and virginia but her problem is rivalries are going away? Nd and bams have always had beef with each other but not with anyone else. Virginia has zero rivals in the SEC. Clemson, uga and south Carolina are rivals. Fsu and florida are rivals. Also if fsu and clemson are part of so carolina and/ or florida they can actually schedule a winnable game instead of one they have lost.

[@mmckenna0413]

Florida has the hardest schedule in football and south carolina did last year partly because of those rivalry games.

[@seanevans9329]

Regionality is not going away.. NFL laughs at college football everyday.. and these kinds of content... Lol.. especially having the largest watch draft in history.. with regional teams involved.... Lmao!

[@rickderrick7101]

The NFL sucks. Boring old man league.

[@alfcmccoy]

Without college football, the NFL would be nowhere.

[@stevebrangaccio4331]

Virginia 😂

[@michaelgoodrichm.d.85]

We don’t need Jr. NFL….

[@joecartwright9221]

Oklahoma & TX HATE CONFERENCE EXPANSION

[@tarheel7406]

And?

[@mysterykbelle]

They will not get ND

[@DeRochette]

Super conferences are bad for the sport. A super league however would be great, it would boost ratings. The networks should want a super league.

[@hcopenhagenh]

lol the networks don't want a super league. B1G/SEC don't want a super league, they want a B1G/SEC league. B1G/SEC teams lose money when they take bad G8 teams like Utah.

[@DeRochette]

@hcopenhagenh are you sure that's accurate? The networks were the ones floating around the idea of a super league with 8 divisions just like the nfl.

[@hcopenhagenh]

@@DeRochette you are confusing the Super League with the B1G and SEC combining their league. ESPN and FOX want the B1G/SEC to combine, but not add more than 40-48 teams. Teams in the current Big12 is a revenue loss. They don't want them.

[@DeRochette]

@hcopenhagenh some of them want 70 teams. They're gonna piss off a lot of people and devalue their product if they're not inclusive. It'd be stupid af to not have a great big 8 division league. Just split the revenue into tiers so the super 2 still get their money. Personally id go 80 teams with g5 schools and bring back regionality. Because as a Ute fan, i KNOW it's possible for a g5 team to be the best team in the country!

[@hcopenhagenh]

@@DeRochette lol… you are 100% wrong. The studies show you are wrong. The casual viewer makes up for the bulk of CFB viewership. 19 teams garner over 50% of the viewers. It will be more when viewers are treated to better matchups. No one wants to watch Utah v Texas Tech.

[@davidframe1613]

If you're going to add two teams to the SEC that's a non-brainer you would take West Virginia Kansas or Kansas State those schools fit the SEC best. The ACC teams really don't fit in the SEC they're not really football schools unless you're getting Florida State, Clemson, Miami or Notre Dame. But cultural wise the other ACC teams don't fit and don't have a very good football track record outside of those ACC teams. West Virginia would give the SEC the top 15th most winningest teams right below Clemson and above Texas A&m.

[@tjsutphin9855]

Hopefully Saban can vouch for us lol

[@tarheel7406]

Just delusional....

[@robertstwocents]

The trouble with Virginia and UNC is that their legislatures are going to make sure they’re in the same conference as Virginia Tech and North Carolina state. Thus, preventing them from joining the big two.

[@eaglesmgc9242]

I stopped watching this podcast halfway thru, I felt like I was getting dumber watching it!!!!!!!!

[@pattondog11]

I doubt the SEC will let Fl State and UNC go with the extra revenue each of those schools will bring in plus those two schools going to the B1G in the heart of SEC country they won’t like. Clemson and Miami might get in because they’re big brands. If Miami ends up in the B1G and they get Virginia instead I’m sure they’ll be happy

[@silverburst6123]

Virginia!? VIRGINIA!? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@daves.682]

I agree with Ali on ND for the exact same reasons. I would trade Virginia for North Carolina since we don’t currently have a NC school. FSU had their chances and passed on the SEC to take the easy path. From a recruiting and media coverage standpoint, expand out helps more than expanding in.

[@gnorley]

Sick of this tired ass line. FsU hAd ThEiR ChAnCe durRURUr Check FSU record vs the SEC and sit down.

[@daves.682]

@@gnorley Saint Bobby said it himself. If you’re tired, go take a nap.

[@ct7843]

Fsu had one of the hardest schedules during their dynasty...they played 3 top 5 teams regular season several times and 4 top ten many times...they played florida miami and other top notch out of conf games

[@RoscoPColtrane17]

I’d rather be in the Big 10, it’s a national brand.

[@grant2790]

People keep saying that FSU had a chance to go to SEC but don't know the facts. FSU was only offered the SEC after they had accepted the ACC offer and by then it was to late. Florida fought to keep FSU out for years. So please stop acting like FSU had an acceptable offer from the SEC. Also, the SEC at the time was not the powerhouse like today.

[@user-ud5is1wt1u]

She knows nothing. The ND comment was dumb

[@CFBAddiction]

You feel that way, but she’s literally making money from you watching her. Bend a knee lil fellow.

[@tarheel7406]

@@CFBAddiction Is that an acknowledgement that the guest just speaks nonsense to generate comments?

[@Golden_Age_Of_Sound]

UF grad here, enjoy your channel, you are extremely objective and impartial, respect Florida State will never join the SEC… They don’t bring anything to the table, already have the viewership locked down with the flagship university in Gainesville… The SEC will add UNC Chapel Hill and UVA

[@CFBAddiction]

Thank you!

[@91ATLbraves]

This show is about as informative as CNN, but somehow even more boring.