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Posted on 7/24/13 at 11:26 am to McManus
Posted on 7/24/13 at 11:26 am to McManus
LSU
2007 - at Kentucky, South Carolina
2008 - at South Carolina, Georgia
2009 - at Georgia, Vanderbilt
2010 - at Vanderbilt, Tennessee
2011 - at Tennessee, Kentucky
2012 - South Carolina
2013 - at Georgia
LSU played South Carolina at home in 2012, just like in 2007. This makes sense.
LSU playing at Georgia in 2013 makes zero sense, since they were "Due" to play at Kentucky, like in 2007. In 2013, Alabama is “Due” to play at Georgia, however the "Schedule Creator" swapped these games. Now, Alabama is playing at Kentucky, and LSU is playing at Georgia.
Georgia is expected to be a much stronger team than Kentucky in 2013, so the only reason to swap these games is to give a clear advantage to Alabama.
Texas A&M
2012 - Florida
2013 - Vanderbilt
Texas A&M's opponents in 2012 and 2013 make sense. They had to play someone, so why not Florida and Vanderbilt, a tough opponent in 2012, followed by an easier opponent in 2013.
Looking at the SEC East teams
Missouri
2012 - Alabama
2013 - at Ole Miss
Missouri’s opponents in 2012 and 2013 make sense. They had to play someone, so why not Alabama and Ole Miss, and just like Texas A&M, a tough opponent in 2012, followed by an easier opponent in 2013.
South Carolina
2007 - at LSU, Miss State
2008 - at Ole Miss, LSU
2009 - at Alabama, Ole Miss
2010 - at Auburn, Alabama
2011 - at Miss State, Auburn
2012 - at LSU
2013 - Miss State
South Carolina's opponents in 2012 and 2013 make sense. In 2007, they played LSU on the road and Miss State at home. In 2012, they played LSU on the road and in 2013, they will play Miss State at home.
Vanderbilt
2007 - at Auburn, Alabama
2008 - at Miss State, Auburn
2009 - at LSU, Miss State
2010 - at Arkansas, LSU
2011 - at Alabama, Arkansas
2012 - Auburn
2013 - at Texas A&M
Vanderbilt's opponents in 2012 and 2013 make sense. In 2012, Auburn was "Due" to play at Florida, however, that could not happen because LSU was playing at Florida. Next in Auburn's rotation, they were “Due” to play at Vanderbilt in 2012, so this makes sense. In 2013, someone has to play Texas A&M, so why not Vanderbilt.
Florida
2007 - at Ole Miss, Auburn
2008 - at Arkansas, Ole Miss
2009 - at Miss State, Arkansas
2010 - at Alabama, Miss State
2011 - at Auburn, Alabama
2012 - at Texas A&M
2013 – Arkansas
Florida played at Texas A&M in 2012 and this makes sense, since someone had to play at Texas A&M.
In 2013, they are playing Arkansas, while they should be playing Auburn. From Florida's perspective, this is a "Wash", since not much is expected by Arkansas and Auburn in 2013, you can conclude that Florida is not receiving any benefit by playing Arkansas instead of Auburn.
Tennessee
2007 - at Miss State, Arkansas
2008 - at Auburn, Miss State
2009 - at Ole Miss, Auburn
2010 - at LSU, Ole Miss
2011 - at Arkansas, LSU
2012 - at Miss State
2013 – Auburn
Tennessee played at Miss State in 2012, just like in 2007. This makes sense.
In 2013, they are playing Auburn, while they should be playing Arkansas. Just like Florida, from Tennessee's perspective, this is a "Wash", since not much is expected by Auburn and Arkansas in 2013, you can conclude that Tennessee is not receiving any benefit by playing Auburn instead of Arkansas.
Georgia
2007 - at Alabama, Ole Miss
2008 - at LSU, Alabama
2009 - at Arkansas, LSU
2010 - at Miss State, Arkansas
2011 - at Ole Miss, Miss State
2012 - Ole Miss
2013 – LSU
Georgia played Ole Miss at home in 2012, just like in 2007. This makes sense.
In 2013, they are playing LSU instead of Alabama. From Georgia's perspective, this is a "Wash", since both LSU and Alabama are 2 of the best teams in the SEC West, you can conclude that Georgia is not receiving any benefit by playing LSU instead of Alabama.
Kentucky
2007 - at Arkansas, LSU
2008 - at Alabama, Arkansas
2009 - at Auburn, Alabama
2010 - at Ole Miss, Auburn
2011 - at LSU, Ole Miss
2012 - at Arkansas
2013 – Alabama
Kentucky played at Arkansas in 2012, just like in 2007. This makes sense.
In 2013, they are playing Alabama instead of LSU. Just like Georgia, from Kentucky's perspective, this is a "Wash", since both Alabama and LSU are 2 of the best teams in the SEC West, you can conclude that Kentucky is not receiving any benefit by playing Alabama instead of LSU.
Conclusion
If you are going to accuse someone of being dishonest or cheating, it is a good idea to have all of the facts to back up your claim.
These are the facts and they back up the claim that in 2013, the "SEC Bridge Schedule" was created with intentional deceit and dishonesty, resulting in an easier schedule for Alabama and Auburn.
In 2012, Alabama played at Missouri, and since someone had to play at Missouri, it may difficult to claim that scheduling Alabama at Missouri in 2012 was dishonest or improper. However, when you combine it with the scheduling fiasco in 2013, it becomes crystal clear that Alabama's games against Missouri and Kentucky in 2012 and 2013, were both scheduled to provide a clear advantage to Alabama.
In 2013, Alabama and Auburn are the only 2 teams that clearly received a benefit by the "SEC Bridge Schedule". Since not much is expected from Auburn in 2013, you can conclude that the main goal of the dishonest schedule creation was to provide Alabama with an easier schedule. Perhaps the "Schedule Creator" decided to include another team, so that it would not be so obvious as to what he was doing. The fact that he picked Auburn is just another slap in the face to everyone in the SEC, outside of the state of Alabama.
To sum up, Alabama and Auburn received an improper scheduling benefit in 2013. This was accomplished by a blatant form of deceit and dishonesty by the creator of the "SEC Bridge Schedule". There is no doubt about it, and it is crystal clear how it was done and which teams were affected. Any response by the SEC Office to justify these actions will not have the facts on their side.
2007 - at Kentucky, South Carolina
2008 - at South Carolina, Georgia
2009 - at Georgia, Vanderbilt
2010 - at Vanderbilt, Tennessee
2011 - at Tennessee, Kentucky
2012 - South Carolina
2013 - at Georgia
LSU played South Carolina at home in 2012, just like in 2007. This makes sense.
LSU playing at Georgia in 2013 makes zero sense, since they were "Due" to play at Kentucky, like in 2007. In 2013, Alabama is “Due” to play at Georgia, however the "Schedule Creator" swapped these games. Now, Alabama is playing at Kentucky, and LSU is playing at Georgia.
Georgia is expected to be a much stronger team than Kentucky in 2013, so the only reason to swap these games is to give a clear advantage to Alabama.
Texas A&M
2012 - Florida
2013 - Vanderbilt
Texas A&M's opponents in 2012 and 2013 make sense. They had to play someone, so why not Florida and Vanderbilt, a tough opponent in 2012, followed by an easier opponent in 2013.
Looking at the SEC East teams
Missouri
2012 - Alabama
2013 - at Ole Miss
Missouri’s opponents in 2012 and 2013 make sense. They had to play someone, so why not Alabama and Ole Miss, and just like Texas A&M, a tough opponent in 2012, followed by an easier opponent in 2013.
South Carolina
2007 - at LSU, Miss State
2008 - at Ole Miss, LSU
2009 - at Alabama, Ole Miss
2010 - at Auburn, Alabama
2011 - at Miss State, Auburn
2012 - at LSU
2013 - Miss State
South Carolina's opponents in 2012 and 2013 make sense. In 2007, they played LSU on the road and Miss State at home. In 2012, they played LSU on the road and in 2013, they will play Miss State at home.
Vanderbilt
2007 - at Auburn, Alabama
2008 - at Miss State, Auburn
2009 - at LSU, Miss State
2010 - at Arkansas, LSU
2011 - at Alabama, Arkansas
2012 - Auburn
2013 - at Texas A&M
Vanderbilt's opponents in 2012 and 2013 make sense. In 2012, Auburn was "Due" to play at Florida, however, that could not happen because LSU was playing at Florida. Next in Auburn's rotation, they were “Due” to play at Vanderbilt in 2012, so this makes sense. In 2013, someone has to play Texas A&M, so why not Vanderbilt.
Florida
2007 - at Ole Miss, Auburn
2008 - at Arkansas, Ole Miss
2009 - at Miss State, Arkansas
2010 - at Alabama, Miss State
2011 - at Auburn, Alabama
2012 - at Texas A&M
2013 – Arkansas
Florida played at Texas A&M in 2012 and this makes sense, since someone had to play at Texas A&M.
In 2013, they are playing Arkansas, while they should be playing Auburn. From Florida's perspective, this is a "Wash", since not much is expected by Arkansas and Auburn in 2013, you can conclude that Florida is not receiving any benefit by playing Arkansas instead of Auburn.
Tennessee
2007 - at Miss State, Arkansas
2008 - at Auburn, Miss State
2009 - at Ole Miss, Auburn
2010 - at LSU, Ole Miss
2011 - at Arkansas, LSU
2012 - at Miss State
2013 – Auburn
Tennessee played at Miss State in 2012, just like in 2007. This makes sense.
In 2013, they are playing Auburn, while they should be playing Arkansas. Just like Florida, from Tennessee's perspective, this is a "Wash", since not much is expected by Auburn and Arkansas in 2013, you can conclude that Tennessee is not receiving any benefit by playing Auburn instead of Arkansas.
Georgia
2007 - at Alabama, Ole Miss
2008 - at LSU, Alabama
2009 - at Arkansas, LSU
2010 - at Miss State, Arkansas
2011 - at Ole Miss, Miss State
2012 - Ole Miss
2013 – LSU
Georgia played Ole Miss at home in 2012, just like in 2007. This makes sense.
In 2013, they are playing LSU instead of Alabama. From Georgia's perspective, this is a "Wash", since both LSU and Alabama are 2 of the best teams in the SEC West, you can conclude that Georgia is not receiving any benefit by playing LSU instead of Alabama.
Kentucky
2007 - at Arkansas, LSU
2008 - at Alabama, Arkansas
2009 - at Auburn, Alabama
2010 - at Ole Miss, Auburn
2011 - at LSU, Ole Miss
2012 - at Arkansas
2013 – Alabama
Kentucky played at Arkansas in 2012, just like in 2007. This makes sense.
In 2013, they are playing Alabama instead of LSU. Just like Georgia, from Kentucky's perspective, this is a "Wash", since both Alabama and LSU are 2 of the best teams in the SEC West, you can conclude that Kentucky is not receiving any benefit by playing Alabama instead of LSU.
Conclusion
If you are going to accuse someone of being dishonest or cheating, it is a good idea to have all of the facts to back up your claim.
These are the facts and they back up the claim that in 2013, the "SEC Bridge Schedule" was created with intentional deceit and dishonesty, resulting in an easier schedule for Alabama and Auburn.
In 2012, Alabama played at Missouri, and since someone had to play at Missouri, it may difficult to claim that scheduling Alabama at Missouri in 2012 was dishonest or improper. However, when you combine it with the scheduling fiasco in 2013, it becomes crystal clear that Alabama's games against Missouri and Kentucky in 2012 and 2013, were both scheduled to provide a clear advantage to Alabama.
In 2013, Alabama and Auburn are the only 2 teams that clearly received a benefit by the "SEC Bridge Schedule". Since not much is expected from Auburn in 2013, you can conclude that the main goal of the dishonest schedule creation was to provide Alabama with an easier schedule. Perhaps the "Schedule Creator" decided to include another team, so that it would not be so obvious as to what he was doing. The fact that he picked Auburn is just another slap in the face to everyone in the SEC, outside of the state of Alabama.
To sum up, Alabama and Auburn received an improper scheduling benefit in 2013. This was accomplished by a blatant form of deceit and dishonesty by the creator of the "SEC Bridge Schedule". There is no doubt about it, and it is crystal clear how it was done and which teams were affected. Any response by the SEC Office to justify these actions will not have the facts on their side.
This post was edited on 7/24/13 at 11:51 am
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Posted on 7/24/13 at 11:39 am to McManus
What was the motivation for doing this?
In 2013, Alabama and LSU are expected to be 2 of the best teams in the SEC West. Any loss could impact who wins the division and advances to the SEC Championship Game, and perhaps to the BCS National Championship Game. There are 6 teams from the SEC that could start the season in the Top 10, (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, South Carolina, Texas A&M), and here is how they finished in the final poll last season.
2012 Final Coaches Poll
1. Alabama 13-1 (7-1 SEC)
4. Georgia 12-2 (7-1 SEC)
5. Texas A&M 11-2 (6-2 SEC)
7. South Carolina 11-2 (6-2 SEC)
10. Florida 11-2 (7-1 SEC)
12. LSU 10-3 (6-2 SEC)
In 2013, playing fewer games against these 6 teams is advantageous to playing more games against them. With that in mind, here are the results of the "SEC Bridge Schedule".
Number of games against the Top 6 SEC teams
2 - Alabama (LSU, Texas A&M)
2 - Texas A&M (Alabama, LSU)
2 - South Carolina (Florida, Georgia)
3 - Florida (Georgia, LSU, South Carolina)
3 - Georgia (Florida, LSU, South Carolina)
4 - LSU (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Texas A&M)
Again, any response by the SEC Office to justify the "Bridge Schedule" will not have the facts on their side.
Below are some Conspiracy Theories, False Statements, Facts, and Analysis.
Conspiracy Theory
It’s obvious that the “SEC Bridge Schedules” provided Alabama with a scheduling advantage, it’s being referred to as “Bama’s Bridge”, and the only way that this could possible happen is if someone from Alabama, or with ties to the University of Alabama was in charge of creating the schedules.
Fact
The person that oversees the creation of SEC Schedules is the Executive Associate Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference and has been at the SEC since 1978. His name is Mark Womack and he is from Tuscaloosa, and is a 1978 graduate from the University of Alabama.
Analysis
Until this is investigated further, it is impossible to know what role or influence Mr. Womack may have had in creating a favorable “SEC Bridge Schedule” for Alabama. However, if you wanted to start an investigation into this matter, it might be a good idea to begin with the person who had the duty of overseeing the creation of the schedules.
False Statements
The SEC has stated that the “SEC Bridge Schedules” are not based on any previous or future scheduling formats. The SEC is basically saying that there is no rhyme or reason as to how these schedules were created, “It’s a mystery wrapped in a riddle inside an enigma!”
Fact
After a detailed analysis of every game that was created by the “SEC Bridge Schedules”, it is abundantly clear that there was an effort to base these games on previous schedules. These matchups were not randomly created or pulled out of a hat. Previous schedules were the template for the “Bridge Schedules”, and there are 4 games in question, where it is clear that dishonesty and favoritism occurred.
Analysis
Why is Alabama playing at Kentucky and LSU playing at Georgia, when based on previous schedules, Alabama was “Due” to play at Georgia, and LSU was “Due” to play at Kentucky? How did it just so happen that these 2 games were swapped?
Why is Auburn playing at Tennessee and Arkansas playing at Florida, when based on previous schedules, Auburn was “Due” to play at Florida, and Arkansas was “Due” to play at Tennessee? How did it just so happen that these 2 games were swapped?
The reason for the statement by the SEC that the “SEC Bridge Schedules” are not based on any previous or future schedules has become crystal clear. The statement was only issued as a dishonest form of justification for swapping those 4 games, and to shield the SEC from being held responsible for creating a schedule that favored and provided a benefit to Alabama and Auburn.
The facts regarding how the “SEC Bridge Schedules” were created and who benefitted by intentional deceit and dishonesty are undeniable, and it is time for the Southeastern Conference to be held accountable for these actions.
There is no doubt that the SEC will deny that there was any dishonesty or favoritism involved in creating the “SEC Bridge Schedules”, however the facts speak for themselves.
Conspiracy theories happen all of the time, however, when they become backed up by facts, they are no longer conspiracy theories.
In 2013, Alabama and LSU are expected to be 2 of the best teams in the SEC West. Any loss could impact who wins the division and advances to the SEC Championship Game, and perhaps to the BCS National Championship Game. There are 6 teams from the SEC that could start the season in the Top 10, (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, South Carolina, Texas A&M), and here is how they finished in the final poll last season.
2012 Final Coaches Poll
1. Alabama 13-1 (7-1 SEC)
4. Georgia 12-2 (7-1 SEC)
5. Texas A&M 11-2 (6-2 SEC)
7. South Carolina 11-2 (6-2 SEC)
10. Florida 11-2 (7-1 SEC)
12. LSU 10-3 (6-2 SEC)
In 2013, playing fewer games against these 6 teams is advantageous to playing more games against them. With that in mind, here are the results of the "SEC Bridge Schedule".
Number of games against the Top 6 SEC teams
2 - Alabama (LSU, Texas A&M)
2 - Texas A&M (Alabama, LSU)
2 - South Carolina (Florida, Georgia)
3 - Florida (Georgia, LSU, South Carolina)
3 - Georgia (Florida, LSU, South Carolina)
4 - LSU (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Texas A&M)
Again, any response by the SEC Office to justify the "Bridge Schedule" will not have the facts on their side.
Below are some Conspiracy Theories, False Statements, Facts, and Analysis.
Conspiracy Theory
It’s obvious that the “SEC Bridge Schedules” provided Alabama with a scheduling advantage, it’s being referred to as “Bama’s Bridge”, and the only way that this could possible happen is if someone from Alabama, or with ties to the University of Alabama was in charge of creating the schedules.
Fact
The person that oversees the creation of SEC Schedules is the Executive Associate Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference and has been at the SEC since 1978. His name is Mark Womack and he is from Tuscaloosa, and is a 1978 graduate from the University of Alabama.
Analysis
Until this is investigated further, it is impossible to know what role or influence Mr. Womack may have had in creating a favorable “SEC Bridge Schedule” for Alabama. However, if you wanted to start an investigation into this matter, it might be a good idea to begin with the person who had the duty of overseeing the creation of the schedules.
False Statements
The SEC has stated that the “SEC Bridge Schedules” are not based on any previous or future scheduling formats. The SEC is basically saying that there is no rhyme or reason as to how these schedules were created, “It’s a mystery wrapped in a riddle inside an enigma!”
Fact
After a detailed analysis of every game that was created by the “SEC Bridge Schedules”, it is abundantly clear that there was an effort to base these games on previous schedules. These matchups were not randomly created or pulled out of a hat. Previous schedules were the template for the “Bridge Schedules”, and there are 4 games in question, where it is clear that dishonesty and favoritism occurred.
Analysis
Why is Alabama playing at Kentucky and LSU playing at Georgia, when based on previous schedules, Alabama was “Due” to play at Georgia, and LSU was “Due” to play at Kentucky? How did it just so happen that these 2 games were swapped?
Why is Auburn playing at Tennessee and Arkansas playing at Florida, when based on previous schedules, Auburn was “Due” to play at Florida, and Arkansas was “Due” to play at Tennessee? How did it just so happen that these 2 games were swapped?
The reason for the statement by the SEC that the “SEC Bridge Schedules” are not based on any previous or future schedules has become crystal clear. The statement was only issued as a dishonest form of justification for swapping those 4 games, and to shield the SEC from being held responsible for creating a schedule that favored and provided a benefit to Alabama and Auburn.
The facts regarding how the “SEC Bridge Schedules” were created and who benefitted by intentional deceit and dishonesty are undeniable, and it is time for the Southeastern Conference to be held accountable for these actions.
There is no doubt that the SEC will deny that there was any dishonesty or favoritism involved in creating the “SEC Bridge Schedules”, however the facts speak for themselves.
Conspiracy theories happen all of the time, however, when they become backed up by facts, they are no longer conspiracy theories.
Posted on 7/24/13 at 11:39 am to McManus
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And keep this shite on the Tiger Rant.
Posted on 7/24/13 at 11:41 am to McManus
Crybaby!!! LALALALA CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!
Posted on 7/24/13 at 11:54 am to McManus
Arkansas should be playing Georgia this year.
What the bridge schedules are doing is quickly rotating through the opposite division teams so that aTm/Mizzou can play all before the final, and what is likely going to be slow, rotation begins. This will allow them to play all the opponents in half the time instead of close to a decade before facing opposing division opponents.
There deciding factor between home and away games seems to be what is needed to give an even 4/4 split between the games, this may also be the factor deciding to rotate forward/backwards the opponent.
Basically if LSU isn't good enough to win the schedule before them, enjoy your Chic-fil-a Bowls, less schedule conspiracy/bitching is needed from your fanbase...
What the bridge schedules are doing is quickly rotating through the opposite division teams so that aTm/Mizzou can play all before the final, and what is likely going to be slow, rotation begins. This will allow them to play all the opponents in half the time instead of close to a decade before facing opposing division opponents.
There deciding factor between home and away games seems to be what is needed to give an even 4/4 split between the games, this may also be the factor deciding to rotate forward/backwards the opponent.
Basically if LSU isn't good enough to win the schedule before them, enjoy your Chic-fil-a Bowls, less schedule conspiracy/bitching is needed from your fanbase...
Posted on 7/24/13 at 1:22 pm to McManus
I love how all the Alabama & Auburn fans say this is complete bullshite
Posted on 7/25/13 at 12:50 pm to McManus
Has anybody taken the time to read the whole thing? :motherofgodgif:
Posted on 7/28/13 at 9:12 am to McManus
Any Alabama fan in this thread who has ridiculed the OP or denied the facts of the OP is in a state of denial.
An objective analysis of those schedules does indeed show that Alabama was given a weaker schedule in such a way that was inconsistent with the schedules given to other SEC schools. In that process, LSU was given a more difficult schedule. Overall, Alabama was given an advantage over LSU for the SEC West title by the SEC office.
There is NO way to argue otherwise.
I still want to know why the Texas AM vs Alabama game was shifted on the schedule. I presume it was because Alabama wanted to space out their most difficult SEC West opponents.
An objective analysis of those schedules does indeed show that Alabama was given a weaker schedule in such a way that was inconsistent with the schedules given to other SEC schools. In that process, LSU was given a more difficult schedule. Overall, Alabama was given an advantage over LSU for the SEC West title by the SEC office.
There is NO way to argue otherwise.
I still want to know why the Texas AM vs Alabama game was shifted on the schedule. I presume it was because Alabama wanted to space out their most difficult SEC West opponents.
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