I keep seeing things about B1G and SEC possibly waiting, SEC doesn't want to add right now, etc. I don't believe it at all. This is an arms race for big time money.
Let's assume the SEC doesn't actually want to expand more right now. If I'm the B1G, I'm doing whatever i can to strike the first blow of getting Miami, ND, FSU, Clemson and/or UNC. Even if that means working with the Big 12 to sign Louisville, Pitt, VT, etc.
Obviously the legalities with the GOR and finances have to be worked out. Wasn't it reported that the B1G has an escalator clause to increase the ultimate payout if new teams are added? It makes no sense that the B1G wouldn't expand. Hypothetically, if it could add those 4 teams, theybwoyld arguably have a majority of the name brands in college football. A true coast to coast league, with built in rivalries already set up and new ones to make. Plus they would have strong footprints in the south east, which the importance has been repeatedly mentioned.
That's why I think there is no way the SEC isn't trying to do the same thing. There is way too much money at issue to let the B1G come in to their territory, have Michigan, OSU, ND, PSU, etc. come down to their region once a twice a year or every other year. Besides money, the impact on recruiting. Everyone always uses the fact that it's hard for families to see kids who go up north, attend games, etc. Imagine if schools are coming down to FL once a year, down to the SE once or twice a year etc. No way SEC is just going to let that happen, and if they're dumb enough to do so, the B1G I'm sure has to he going all in.
