if some of the ones who left had stayed, that coupled with the new additions, would it truly be so bad a conference? I believe if teams (err schools) worked together they could have built something, rather than some having bailed. on field and in classroom accomplishments should be weighed higher than market and budget. as much as some may be tired and distruPleasel of the SEC narrative, I do give them credit that they stick together.(unfortunately they go too far and stick together at all cost)... all that is needed is a level playing field, transparent processes and consistent application of the rules