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Originally Posted by Kodos
Do they want to block FSU, Georgia Tech, etc. just so they can be the only SEC school in their respective states? Is that all it's about, or it there more?
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I won't speak as firmly about SC/Clemson or FSU/Florida (not my back yard) but for UGA/GT it's the recruiting advantage that comes with being the only SEC school that's particularly large.
You'll also find at least some minor lingering sentiment about never letting Tech back into the conference since they left of their own accord back in 1964. But it's mostly about keeping that huge advantage.
On a related note, here's an interesting look back at the story behind Tech's departure.
Georgia Tech erred when it left the SEC | The Telegraph
edit to add: Yes, you'll still hear that "hey, they left, screw 'em" sentiment occasionally from people who literally weren't born when it happened.