<p>"Kirk Bohl’s of the Austin American-Statesman speculates that the Longhorns’ deal could increase speculation that the Aggies would be interested in joining the SEC.</p>
<p>Bohl’s said, “Who could blame A&M and Oklahoma if they didn’t unite at some point to shift to the SEC, which I think would scoop them up in a second.”</p>
<p>During the summer, when conference expansion talk was at a high point and Texas was being courted by the Pac-10, Big Ten, and SEC, there was speculation that the SEC would be interested in the also scooping up A&M and possibly Oklahoma.</p>
<p>However, Texas chose to stay put, essentially saving the Big 12, and ended any talk of SEC expansion.</p>
<p>Bohl’s went on to add that Texas A&M could team up with Big 12 brethren Oklahoma and form its own television network. As for the SEC talk, Bohl had a top Aggies source add, “It may be a lot of noise, but I don’t sense a lot of groundswell from the president or athletic director’s office.”</p>
<p>It’s an interesting thought and definitely something to keep an eye on in the future."</p>
<p>Source: [Could</a> Texas deal push Texas A&M to SEC? – College Gridiron 365 Blog – Orlando Sentinel](<a href=“http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college/2011/01/could-texas-deal-push-texas-am-to-sec.html]Could”>http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college/2011/01/could-texas-deal-push-texas-am-to-sec.html)</p>
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<p>Well, Texas, ND & USC can all go independent for all I care!! </p>
<p>If SEC is to add Texas A&M and Okaloma for whatsoever reason, I would like BIG TEN to add Pitt and Rutgers to go to 14 as well. PAC-12 can certainly add UCDavis and perhaps BYU for its own future expansion.</p>
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