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Big picture, what's the SEC Rant view of Mizzou as a program/member?
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:49 pm
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:49 pm
...Not just in football but obviously football is the prevailing sport.
From the beginning I wanted them in the SEC, but largely for personal reasons. I also agree with the often floated reasons of expanded geographic reach/markets, etc. I also think/thought they have the potential to carve out a decent niche and pluck players from states like Kansas, Colorado, Illinois, Nebraska who want to play for the best (SEC) but view the south as too foreign--theory of friend who is HS coach at big school in Denver.
Clearly they took a lot of shite on here about the cut of their jib and southern pedigree.
Seems like the general opinions was, and correct me if I'm wrong: they don't fit in well, likely a middle of the road team with the potential for a high or low every now an then. Basketball could be decent but not great, baseball is a dud.
Has that view changed to this point?
From the beginning I wanted them in the SEC, but largely for personal reasons. I also agree with the often floated reasons of expanded geographic reach/markets, etc. I also think/thought they have the potential to carve out a decent niche and pluck players from states like Kansas, Colorado, Illinois, Nebraska who want to play for the best (SEC) but view the south as too foreign--theory of friend who is HS coach at big school in Denver.
Clearly they took a lot of shite on here about the cut of their jib and southern pedigree.
Seems like the general opinions was, and correct me if I'm wrong: they don't fit in well, likely a middle of the road team with the potential for a high or low every now an then. Basketball could be decent but not great, baseball is a dud.
Has that view changed to this point?
This post was edited on 12/2/13 at 1:00 pm
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Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:50 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
We expected them to be another Vanderbilt and we ended up with another South Carolina.
Mark it down as a win for everyone.
Mark it down as a win for everyone.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:50 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
The Cardinals are greater than all SEC baseball teams combined, times infinity.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:51 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
I've always thought pink was underrated as a coach. He's very good at what he does.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:51 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
I am glad they are a part of the SEC overall and brings a good sports program to our league. I was surprised by their season in football, but think they are legit and will be a good game.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:52 pm to Hugo Stiglitz
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ended up with another South Carolina.
With much better basketball, volleyball, & softball , and much worse baseball.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:52 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
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...Not just in football but obviously football is the prevailing sport. From the beginning I wanted them in the SEC, but largely for personal reasons. I also agree with the often floated reasons of expanded geographic reach/markets, etc. Clearly they took a lot of shite on here about the cut of their jib and southern pedigree. Seems like the general opinions was, and correct me if I'm wrong: they don't fit in well, likely a middle of the road team with the potential for a high or low every now an then. Basketball could be decent but not great, baseball is a dud. Has that view changed to this point?
I agree with you that the majority of the rant has this opinion of Missouri. Did our play on the field in year two change people's minds about Mizzou? I'm not sure.
But I don't care.
We're in the SEC Championship game when everyone other than Auburn must sit at home and watch us play in that game.
Kinda hard to say we're a bottom dweller when we're playing in Atlanta in front of a national audience with national championship implications on the line.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:52 pm to Fizzou
Top class university and fan base! Very glad to have em'! If they beat us then they can apply for Big Six status if Georgia doesn't pull their damn weight soon! 
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:53 pm to Hugo Stiglitz
If their stadium wasn't HS football caliber then I can bet they get more respect round here. Seems to
Me that they just started taking football more seriously.
Me that they just started taking football more seriously.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:55 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
Don't forget volleyball.....Mizzou"s Lady Tigers 34-0 SEC Champions 2013.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:55 pm to Hugo Stiglitz
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We expected them to be another Vanderbilt and we ended up with another South Carolina.
probably the best explanation so far
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:56 pm to cjared036
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If their stadium wasn't HS football caliber then I can bet they get more respect round here. Seems to
Me that they just started taking football more seriously.
The East side expansion should help change the aesthetics of the stadium for the better.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:57 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
Mizz will never be the Homecoming Queen, but she is a date you will not be embarrassed to be seen with in public. Kind of like a prettier Arkansas. 
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:59 pm to dante
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Mizz will never be the Homecoming Queen, but she is a date you will not be embarrassed to be seen with in public. Kind of like a prettier Arkansas
Mizzou will never even be the biggest thing in Missouri. That will always be the Cardinals, until the state of Missouri no longer exists.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 1:00 pm to Ghostfacedistiller
I'm afraid of what the A&M version of this thread will look like.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 1:01 pm to Fizzou
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Mizzou will never even be the biggest thing in Missouri. That will always be the Cardinals, until the state of Missouri no longer exists.
CHHHHHIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEFFFFFFFSSSSSSS!!!!!!
Posted on 12/2/13 at 1:01 pm to Fizzou
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The Cardinals are greater than all SEC baseball teams combined, times infinity.
This is relevant to the SEC.
The Saints would thump all SEC teams in football too
Posted on 12/2/13 at 1:01 pm to cjared036
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If their stadium wasn't HS football caliber then I can bet they get more respect round here.
This is stupid. It's popular on tRant, but our home football attendance ranked 23rd in the nation last year, a year we were under .500.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 1:02 pm to Gradual_Stroke
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I'm afraid of what the A&M version of this thread will look like.
The secret is hoping someone starts it while your team is preparing for the conference championship game.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 1:02 pm to JCainKC
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CHHHHHIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEFFFFFFFSSSSSSS!!!!!!
The Rams and/or Chiefs could win 5 straight Super Bowls and not unseat the Cardinals.
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