The ultimate bottom line is actually pathetic. These two schools—so willing to cut each other’s throats in pursuit of meager football glory—have won a combined zero Southeastern Conference titles in the last 55 years. 

If the only way to change that is to go full rogue in Oxford and sign a bait-and-switch recruiting class in Starkville, well, they’re willing to try it. Knock yourselves out, boys.

Pat Forde – Sports Illustrated

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