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cbi8's take on LSU and "rivals"
Posted on 4/24/14 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 4/24/14 at 8:54 pm
Everybody knows that LSU doesn't have a "true rival"
Why? I might have figured it out.
As college football became more and more popular during the 30's and 40's, teams were starting to become more competitive.
LSU in the late 50's/early 60's had many memorable games with another elite team in Ole Miss. Thus, a first "LSU-type" rivalry was born.
Fast forward to the early 2000's (past more "rivals" in Auburn and others), and replace Ole Miss with Tennessee. The LSU/UT matchup's during that time were slugfests.
Late 2000's- Florida.
Early 2010's- Alabama.
Conclusion:
-Ole Miss is LSU's primary rival because they were their first "rival."
-Arkansas and LSU rivals? No chance.
-LSU/aTm might become TRUE rivals, (if aTm can continue to play at a high level) because of the LSU support in Texas (I believe true rivals have fan bases living amongst each other in a major city)
Hypothesis:
LSU does not have a true rival. The Bayou Bengals have always had success and when another SEC team steps up to challenge them, they become short-term "rivals"
TL;DR? Just read the hypothesis. Is there validity to this Rant?
Why? I might have figured it out.
As college football became more and more popular during the 30's and 40's, teams were starting to become more competitive.
LSU in the late 50's/early 60's had many memorable games with another elite team in Ole Miss. Thus, a first "LSU-type" rivalry was born.
Fast forward to the early 2000's (past more "rivals" in Auburn and others), and replace Ole Miss with Tennessee. The LSU/UT matchup's during that time were slugfests.
Late 2000's- Florida.
Early 2010's- Alabama.
Conclusion:
-Ole Miss is LSU's primary rival because they were their first "rival."
-Arkansas and LSU rivals? No chance.
-LSU/aTm might become TRUE rivals, (if aTm can continue to play at a high level) because of the LSU support in Texas (I believe true rivals have fan bases living amongst each other in a major city)
Hypothesis:
LSU does not have a true rival. The Bayou Bengals have always had success and when another SEC team steps up to challenge them, they become short-term "rivals"
TL;DR? Just read the hypothesis. Is there validity to this Rant?
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Posted on 4/24/14 at 8:54 pm to cbi8
so many words.
Posted on 4/24/14 at 8:55 pm to brucevilanch
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so many words.
read the bottom.
Posted on 4/24/14 at 8:55 pm to cbi8
I actually don't disagree with any of that.
Solid assessment.
Solid assessment.
Posted on 4/24/14 at 8:56 pm to brucevilanch
It's too bad your Alabama education never taught you how to read past "the dog can run"
Posted on 4/24/14 at 8:57 pm to Guava Jelly
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Guava Jelly
Posted on 4/24/14 at 8:57 pm to cbi8
aTm will diminish into a yearly Trophy party with Arkansas. Inbreeding fistfight will ensue.
Posted on 4/24/14 at 8:58 pm to cbi8
All of that makes perfect sense to me. I expect LSU to replace UT as A&M's rival at the rate we're owning them at everything
This post was edited on 4/24/14 at 9:01 pm
Posted on 4/24/14 at 8:59 pm to cbi8
Posted on 4/24/14 at 9:03 pm to tigerbait2010
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All of that makes perfect sense to me. I expect LSU to replace UT at the rate we're owning them at everything
Won't be long...
I'm interested to see who the next team will be to challenge LSU. I believe every team in the west has a shot outside of state.
I also forgot about the LSU/arky battles when dmac was there. Still remember sitting in DV with my buddy when arky won in OT.
Posted on 4/24/14 at 9:05 pm to cbi8
this is how the grind is gonna start for 2014? really?
Posted on 4/24/14 at 9:05 pm to cbi8
I'll agree with most of that, cept don't forget the Tulane rivalry, that was huge...
Correct on missahippy being one of our true old rivals.
Personally, I started despisin' bammer and ole miss pretty equally in the 50's.
Correct on missahippy being one of our true old rivals.
Personally, I started despisin' bammer and ole miss pretty equally in the 50's.
Posted on 4/24/14 at 9:06 pm to cbi8
We don't have a true rival because no other team can contend with us on a consistent basis.
Posted on 4/24/14 at 9:06 pm to beaver
We're not unleashing the hounds until July 5th
Posted on 4/24/14 at 9:07 pm to NIH
Cry havoc and let slip the dawgs of war
Posted on 4/24/14 at 9:07 pm to Whiskey Man
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We don't have a true rival because no other team can contend with us on a consistent basis.
That's what I said.
Posted on 4/24/14 at 9:08 pm to beaver
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this is how the grind is gonna start for 2014? really?
This is a good ol honest thread.. Stop attention whoring.
Posted on 4/24/14 at 9:08 pm to beaver
Posted on 4/24/14 at 9:08 pm to Hardy_Har
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This is a good ol honest thread.. Stop attention whoring.
Posted on 4/24/14 at 9:08 pm to Whiskey Man
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We don't have a true rival because no other team can contend with us on a consistent basis.
Why then does LSU have a losing record to Alabama?
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