http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball...to-the-sec

Don't know if anyone else has posted this yet, don't care. This is what this forum is turning into lately so now I am taking my shot at stirring things up.

Quote:The first thought: this is a giant middle finger to the SEC.

He said it, not me. Why would he say this? That is what I am going to dive into.

Quote:The early period has been an ongoing and divisive issue for years. Paper or plastic? Gee, which environmentally unfriendly packaging do you feel less guilty about?

Previously, no consensus could be reached. It's not altogether clear if there is one now. But pretty much the only league with such strident opposition is the Southeastern Conference.

Too bad, SEC. The early period -- Dec. 16 this year -- relieves pressure on the system. It allows students to be students, instead of pawns in the Recruiting Machine.

Wow, who would have thought that Dennis Dodd, employee of CBS, would come this hard in the direction of the SEC. I mean, according to the general consensus around here, companies and their employees do not go after their business partners. For the ignorant out there, CBS actually has the Tier 1 rights to the SEC, not ESPN.

Yet here we are, the most well known writer for CBS taking a major shot at the SEC.

Most of you are probably asking why, while some of you are jumping right into full on defensive mode.

This is Everyone telling the SEC to sign on to The Big Plan. A lot is starting to happen in opposition to what the SEC wants. They are looking like they are on the outside looking in.

You better just agree on those two schools SEC, who knows what they will do to you next.

Truly earth shattering stuff.

This article is nothing but fail. Its never been about the SEC wanting or not wanting. It's about smaller populated areas vs. large populated areas. A early signing period doesn't hurt Alabama, Ohio state, or Texas. It hurts Arkansas, Colorado, and Wisconsin.

How does it hurt Arkansas?

Oh this is awesome, two SEC guys making comments. One of them being snarky and the other just attacking. Come on guys....

To 10th, earth shattering? Really? You can do better than that. It's a big deal, the SEC hates it and everyone else is doing it anyways. That is two issues now that the SEC is standing all alone on. How many more will be required? Stay tuned to find out. The rest of us can judge the importance based upon the level of snark in your posts 10th.

This one seems pretty important based upon that system of judgement.

I predict that the SEC will somehow find a way to overcome this devastating blow.

(06-23-2015 07:50 PM)Dr. Isaly von Yinzer Wrote:  I predict that the SEC will somehow find a way to overcome this devastating blow.

A boxing match is hardly ever about a single blow. It is about a series of blows that lead up to what may appear to be a single devastating blow but actually it was all the blows before that led up to the possibility of the devastating blow being delivered.

Folks can decide for themselves here whether they wish to see the big picture or whether they want to be led to think small.

Man you're right! Guess we better fall in line and take ISU and KSU like we're told so that the others can have the real prizes....OR ELSE!

Hahaha, I love it. An actual piece of news about what is actually going on in college sports at the level that affects every single school and.....you guys downplay it because I brought it up, because of the way I brought it up and because its actually negative towards your beloved SEC.

Thank you for proving the point I recently made to some other folks. I truly do appreciate it.

The level of hypocrisy around here is great. I love it.

Just do me one favor though 10th. When attempting to be a smart ass, say something smart. I have never said ISU and KSU to the SEC. Just be smart, please.

(06-23-2015 08:55 PM)He1nousOne Wrote:  Just do me one favor though 10th. When attempting to be a smart ass, say something smart. I have never said ISU and KSU to the SEC. Just be smart, please.

Say Texas and Texas Tech to the SEC and he hates it even worse.

Why would I hate something that has 0% chance of happening?

(06-23-2015 07:40 PM)Marge Schott Wrote:  How does it hurt Arkansas?

Lower populated states get most of their talent from out of state. Which means during December through February we hold recruiting weekends. Same is true in places like Iowa or Kansas.

(06-23-2015 09:14 PM)hawghiggs Wrote:  

(06-23-2015 07:40 PM)Marge Schott Wrote:  How does it hurt Arkansas?

Lower populated states get most of their talent from out of state. Which means during December through February we hold recruiting weekends. Same is true in places like Iowa or Kansas.

They will simply hold them sooner. In fact, for those more northern states that you are suggesting, they will hold them during better weeks in regards to weather. So for the North, this is great. That is also why the SEC dislikes it. They bring down some Northern recruits out of that weather and into the southern weather.

A significant advantage is being mitigated with this.

Missouri was headed to the Big East and yet found a home in the SEC. Not out of the question to pick the #1(UT) and #3(Texas Tech) Universities in Texas.

SECN could charge more with dedicated viewers across the state. I have no problem with the SECN but I would like it more seeing Texas Tech-Ark, Texas-LSU etc.

Your math doesn't work.

SECN charges a universal in state rate regardless if a state is big like Texas or small like Mississippi or wether it has one school like South Carolina or two like Alabama.

But hey, don't let me stop you from waiting by the mailbox each day.

(06-23-2015 09:27 PM)10thMountain Wrote:  Your math doesn't work.

SECN charges a universal in state rate regardless if a state is big like Texas or small like Mississippi or wether it has one school like South Carolina or two like Alabama.

But hey, don't let me stop you from waiting by the mailbox each day.

27 million people in Texas versus Mississippi you tell me

(06-23-2015 09:29 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  27 million people in Texas versus Mississippi you tell me

#WRTS

And SECN is in virtually every one of their homes that has cable TV all paying the universal SECN in state rate.

So you tell me

(06-23-2015 09:34 PM)10thMountain Wrote:  And SECN is in virtually every one of their homes that has cable TV.

So you tell me

Yes but the LHN makes more than the SEC

A golden collar is still a collar. So long live LHN.

Besides, kids shouldn't miss quality TV like Fozzies Animal Safari