Conspiracy theory

[QuaoarsKing]

The SEC is adding only Texas A&M instead of two teams because Auburn is being death penaltied. When Auburn returns in 2013 or 2014, another team will be added to get to 14.

 

[therightway]

They are not on probation so they cannot get the death penalty.

 

[bulldogbaja]

Mike Slive is trying to keep his job, so he's bringing in schools whose ADs and Presidents would be indebted to him (by extending them an offer).

 

[HammerOfTheDogs]

...It would free up some space in the SEC West. To expand to 16 teams, you'd take Texas A&M, Rice, TCU, and SMU. These teams would open up the SEC to markets in the Dallas-Ft. Worth and Houston areas. Plus, Rice and SMU would be easy wins. <div>
<div>In the East, you'd add Clemson (solidify the South Carolina/Georgia area plus open up the Charlotte market) and Florida State (National following).</div><div>
</div><div>The new 16 Team SEC would be</div><div>
</div><div>East</div><div>Georgia</div><div>Florida</div><div>Tennessee</div><div>Clemson</div><div>Florida State</div><div>Vanderbilt</div><div>Kentucky</div><div>South Carolina</div><div>
</div><div>West</div><div>the Mississippi State University</div><div>Alabama</div><div>LSU</div><div>Arkansas</div><div>Texas A&M</div><div>Rice</div><div>TCU</div><div>SMU</div><div>
</div><div>This would be the most logical result of the new conference realignment.</div> </div>