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Originally Posted by barbino
I think that it's only a matter of more time before this carries over to both Kentucky and Tennessee - while both are "less traditionally SEC universities" (notice the quotation marks, emphasis is mine) than those listed on Carnation's post, they are still -- SEC universities.  |
Oh no, you didn't. Tennessee and Kentucky both have been members of the the SEC since there was an SEC. In other words, the SEC has never existed without either of these schools.
I would also urge you to take a look at UK's bid day pics that have been posted here on GC, and I think you'll see goings on that rival any SEC school. We're working on getting the houses at UT, but we are not the only SEC school sans sorority houses (i.e., Auburn).
I write from a UT alumna's perspective who spent the past decade in metro Atlanta teaching SAT prep to students who were desperately trying to get into UGA. Their backup schools not only included Alabama and Auburn, but also Tennessee. In fact, of the three schools, Tuscaloosa is the furthest away from metro Atlanta and more often than not was third choice. Moreover, Georgia began the Hope Scholarship in 1993, when it awarded $21 million to students and grew to the size that it is today (I believe just under $700 million). It took about 5-10 years for UGA's admissions to become as competitive as they currently are.
Tennessee began the Hope Scholarship within the last decade (I've just moved back and I'm no longer in the college prep business, so I don't have as much info down by heart). There are already signs of Tennessee becoming a more competitive school, and I would not at all be surprised to see this trend continue.
Tennessee and Kentucky less traditionally SEC schools...humph. Even Bear Bryant spent time at Kentucky.
OK...taking my hurt pride back to my newbie corner to sulk and continue to lurk. Love my school. Love my panhellenic - the women are so awesome!
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