I think this as good a place as any to bring based on what is going on. But think it might a good move if the SEC were to invite Memphis into the conference - gosh knows Memphis needs to be in a better conference if they are going to survive long term. Given, the amount money in the booster base and the facilities and commitment to basketball I think that Memphis could actually bring some value to the league such as:
- Basketball presence in the Western Division would be pretty stout with Bama, LSU, Memphis, and Ark. A lot natural rivalries here.
- Pretty decent convention venue - the Pyramid is probably too small for the SEC tournament. Plus, I cant think of an SEC city that hosts a bowl game - this would be one.
Logistically, Memphis and Louisville would be the ticket for East and West expansion. With LU you get pretty decent football probably on par with SoCar or a little above but you also get Pitino back in the league and that would make the SEC a killer basketball league in my opinion. Lots of good geographical rivalries here for OM, Mem, Vandy, KU, LU, and TN.
- I think Memphis football would improve over time and I think it would certainly give new meaning to the Ole Miss-MU rivalry. Of course, OM probably is the one school that might be the most against MU entry into the league.
If Memphis doesnt get into a new conference I think you will see them quickly die on the vine.
I know those Memphis boosters want to get a wow coach but Cal left for the same reason no one else approaching his caliber will come - their conference is pathetic.
I think that Memphis could do better than Pearl, but anything to disrupt the Vols is allright by me.
