Rumors of North Carolina joining the SEC aren’t just smoke — they’re part of the wildfire that’s about to engulf college sports again. Conferences are going to blend and meld to create more and more revenue. The Tar Heels bring blue-blood basketball, solid football, and Olympic sport dominance. But if the SEC is serious about growing its empire, it won’t stop at Chapel Hill.
Here are five programs that make the most sense to join UNC in an expanded Southeastern Conference:
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