(07-05-2021 04:55 PM)foulball33 Wrote:  

(07-05-2021 04:45 PM)Crayton Wrote:  

(07-05-2021 12:36 PM)schmolik Wrote:  

(07-05-2021 11:29 AM)Crayton Wrote:  I think the SEC will keep them a little longer than the others. The “East vs. West” is part of the fabric of the conference’s identity.

Don't Florida and Georgia want to play Alabama more often?

Gators play ‘Bama every other year already though I’m sure local interests would prefer more visits by the Tide.

SEC can afford to be conservative when allowed to dissolve divisions. If the first few years produce favorable results for the SEC, they’ll stick with it at least another 6-year cycle.

Alabama and Florida play each other twice every 12 years under the current format.

Based on what I remember and what I've seen JR mention on this board, Florida-Auburn was a rivalry lost to SEC expansion/divisions. Florida has more of a history with Auburn than with Alabama. Florida and Alabama have played each other frequently in the SEC championship game, though.