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Old 06-09-2010, 04:44 PM   #1418
Abe Sargent
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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA View Post
Except that I believe you're underestimating the importance of the "Southeastern" portion of the conference name where the SEC is concerned.
The definitions may been stretched a little with the addition of Arkansas is truly more SW, and would be stretched even further with WVU but could be a cultural fit in many ways. Pitt on the other hand ... well, I have a tough time believing the member schools or their fans would have any desire to see a school they completely identify as "Northern" being added.

WVU is south of the Mason Dixon line. By about 6 miles, but it is south of it.
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