Their brand must still draw a huge number of television eyeballs to be able to move to the SEC and trigger the whole FBS realignment wave. The money they make and spend is obscene. According to USAToday, they are number 3 at $200 million a year before the new SEC deal.
Guess it shows money doesn't always equal success, at least in terms of wins and fans in seats.
Because the gold star marching band isn't in their seats.
Lardsin must go!