My Dad is a close friend of Mike Slive (SEC Commiss), and he told me that A&M is the one making this all happen quicker than anticipated.
A&M and FSU are the first to get invites. A&M has already basically said yes, barring any wrangling/extortion attempts by the Texas politicos.
IF FSU says yes, the SEC will stay at 14 for the time being, with an eye on going to 16 in the not too distant future.
HOWEVER, if FSU turns their invited down, OU is next on SEC wishlist, and the SEC brass is willing to bring OSU & TBoone's $$$ along to get OU.
If they both accept, that leaves the SEC at 15...and that's where KSU is in the mix, along with Va Tech (who is expected to decline, they haven't been as receptive in behind the scenes communication).
So as I understand it, FSU & Oklahoma will control KSU's fate. Will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
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