To SEC or not to SEC? That is the question.

Although most of my blog readers are girls, I felt the need to put my thoughts out there about the inevitable deterioration of the Big 12. Along with the closing of our house, the conference realignment has taken over the household.

I am making the official statement that I want us to go to the SEC. Is it possible that they won't offer it to us? Of course. Is it possible that we end up in the Pac 10 with all the Texas followers? Yes. But I think that's its in our best interest to go to the SEC.

The women's basketball coach at Baylor said "This is a classic example of greed and the almighty dollar....shame on the people at the top." Do I need to remind you that it was her basketball player that punched another girl in the face during a game?

But she is right that it has something to do with money. I just don't see why that's a bad thing. Money is an issue. Of course we want more revenue and more tv time. But we didn't start this. CO and Nebraska and even Missouri were the first to talk about leaving. And besides, Baylor wouldn't even be in the Big 12 if it wasn't for Ann Richards. And if we go to the SEC, maybe the PAC 10 will take Baylor. Baylor's Baptist affiliation won't be great for the PAC schools, but maybe they would take them.

I am convinced that we fit in with the SEC. I'm not sure why Texas thinks the PAC 10 is the best place for them. Probably they just want to be the best and if they go to the SEC they wouldn't be the best. We all saw the National Championship game. At least the PAC 10 would be an easy road to the top for them. USC is falling apart, so they're not a threat and aren't even allowed a bowl game for 2 years or something like that. A guaranteed BCS bid for Texas. So if their goal is to be at the top, then they are going to the right direction for them.

But as far as tradition [insert Fiddler on the Roof music] goes, A&M fits hand in hand with SEC schools. We have the same tradition, loyalty, and passion for our universities as LSU, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, etc. Sure, its a tough conference and we might lose lots of games. But lets be honest, we are already losing a lot of games. And we have to think about what's best for us for the future. Our football program will improve. Besides, people would rather come watch A&M play LSU over Oregon. I don't even think I can name a city in Oregon.

So to SEC or not to SEC? I think we should! In the words of Stallings "A&M is now big enough to stand on their own." We don't have to ride the Texas coat tails forever.