I don't like that idea, at all. I've not listened to the teleconference as of yet, but one thing I hope to hear someone suggest when determining cross divisional opponents—in terms of how they are selected—is using previous years results. As example, having the West and East champions face each other in the regular season following their appearance in the SECCG. IE: Bama facing UGA next season LSU facing UF. For the second rotating game, have #1 play #7, #2 play #6, and on down the line. I've seen a suggestion of following the NFL's model as well which carries some merit as well. On a slightly related note...if the SEC Channel does launch in 2015 as suggested it's a even safer bet we see a nine game schedule that season. And on a side note, with the announcement the SEC Networks offices will be located in North Carolina we can expect to see a team from that state join the SEC soon. That's how I see it working...
Why complicate it? Just rotate two teams from the opposing conference each year until all have been played and then repeat it. Some team is always going to draw the other division champ, but no one will have to draw them every single year.
I don't see it as complicated. If it is set akin to seeding in basketball tournaments it'll be easy to determine each and every year. Heck, the NFL model works for them without complications and is fairly similar. We've heard Spurrier and Miles state their opinions on permanent opponents. I can't recall hearing any of the other coaches make comments publicly. If they have, I've missed it and would like to hear what Muschamp, Mullen, Bielema, Franklin, and the other coaches feel. In the end, it'll be decided by the AD's...
Hmmmm Bama satisfied with the way it is now. I guess so, having to play two SEC teams from the East with 2 combined SEC wins from the previous year is just too much. Meanwhile LSU plays 2 teams from the East with 2 combined SEC losses from the previous year.
Muschamp and Bielema have spoken, but being newcomers their reply isnt surprising. http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=sec&id=63442&src=desktop
