CFB Expansion Part 3...

First off, I should probably be calling this CFB realignment, but anyway.

As we sit here right now it appears that Texas and Texas A&M are on different pages as to what is best for each. It may well work out that they travel together once all is said and done but that scenario is no longer a sure thing.

Just to update, A&M is seriously considering an opportunity to join the SEC and there have been reports that Oklahoma is also giving the SEC option some thought. As for Texas, they are playing the high and mighty academic game in relation to their AAU designation but I truly believe they simply want no part of playing in the SEC athletically. They can rule the roost in either the Big 12 or PAC 10 but that would not be the case in the SEC. Even with the SEC willingness to move Bama & Auburn to the East to make it work, Texas knows it would have to face a beast annually in the championship game that could very well knock the Horns out of an NC shot.

OK, I ended yesterday by hinting at the roles the Big East and ACC will play in all of this. My whole hearted belief is that both conferences will have teams taken from them, Big East by the Big 10 and the ACC by the SEC. The ACC may be ok if the SEC lands Texas, A&M, Oklahoma, & Ok. St., but if not the SEC will look to the ACC. Likely candidates? Clemson, FSU, GT, Miami, and VT. Of course the Miami AD has already come out and expressed Miami's undying love for the ACC. That is, of course, as long as they aren't left in a basketball only league.

As for the Big East, no doubt they will be targeted by the Big 10 to fill out at least three of the four final spots to get to the super conference 16. Candidates? More than likely Rutgers, Syracuse, and PITT. The 4th of course will be held for Notre Dame to realize they are irrelevant when standing alone and come on home. But, should Notre Dame continue to live in the distant past, it appears Mizzou will be back in play for a Big 10 spot.

In a strange twist, former SEC commissioner Roy Kramer stated in an interview that he believes the SEC will target West Virginia from the Big East as one of four should the Big 12 targets not work out.

Not sure if or when they'll be a part 4. I think I've covered all that has been reported as well as my thoughts/beliefs.

No matter, as has been stated by any and all, college athletics is set to change forever. As a fan I'm excited.