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Did Bear Bryant stack the deck for Alabama?
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:08 pm
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:08 pm
From 1959-1981, one year after Bryant was hired until his death, the University of Alabama scheduled an additional SEC game compared to the rest of the league. During this stretch, Alabama won 13 conference championships.
Were there any years where they had the same amount of losses as another SEC team, but their additional game helped them win the conference title?
Were there any years where they had the same amount of losses as another SEC team, but their additional game helped them win the conference title?
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Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:09 pm to ChexMix
Oh frick I thought you said Beer Bryant the retard... 
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:09 pm to ChexMix
Well, he had 200 kids on scholarship per year so yeah.
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:15 pm to ChexMix
So you half assed the research? Finish up and get back to us.
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:16 pm to Maximus
quote:Was this considered to be the norm back then or was this an outlier?
Well, he had 200 kids on scholarship per year so yeah.
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:16 pm to Maximus
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Well, he had 200 kids on scholarship per year so yeah.
Yep, Alabama was the only school with unlimited schollies.
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:18 pm to Maximus
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Well, he had 200 kids on scholarship per year so yeah.
All I read was "wah wah not fair wah wah wah"
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:18 pm to ChexMix
In 1972 Alabama played 8 games while many teams only played 7, but LSU, Tennessee and Vandy only played 6. Anyone could have played 8 if they had wanted to. Or 9, for that matter.
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:19 pm to My Daddy
REC been around forever. Will one day replace NCAA.
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:19 pm to ChexMix
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:20 pm to ChexMix
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Were there any years where they had the same amount of losses as another SEC team, but their additional game helped them win the conference title?
The extra SEC game didn't count in the conference standings.
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Was this considered to be the norm back then or was this an outlier?
It was the norm for the Bamas, OUs, Nebs, OSUs, Michs, USCs of the college football world back then.
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:22 pm to ChexMix
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Congratulations, Bama, for having an incredibly successful program.
I will cheer like hell for LSU to beat you by 3 TD this season.
FIFme
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:33 pm to BlackHelicopterPilot
Even though you had those 200, all you could out on the field at one time was 11.
Posted on 5/7/14 at 6:41 pm to ChexMix
In 1961, Alabama finished with 7-0, LSU 6-0, and Ole Miss 5-1 in conference play. Both Alabama and LSU claim championships. Alabama did not schedule either LSU or Ole Miss during season.
In 1965, Alabama finished 6-1-1 and Auburn finished 4-1-1 during conference play. Alabama claims the conference title and won the head to head with Auburn during the season.
In 1972, a year where Auburn finished the regular season 9-1 with a win over Alabama in the Iron Bowl, Alabama was crowned the SEC Champion with a 10-1 record due to the additional SEC game they played, despite losing to their rival.
In 1977, Alabama finished the season 7-0 while Kentucky finished the season 6-0. Alabama claims the conference title due to the additional conference game. Kentucky is not recognized as a co-champion
In 1965, Alabama finished 6-1-1 and Auburn finished 4-1-1 during conference play. Alabama claims the conference title and won the head to head with Auburn during the season.
In 1972, a year where Auburn finished the regular season 9-1 with a win over Alabama in the Iron Bowl, Alabama was crowned the SEC Champion with a 10-1 record due to the additional SEC game they played, despite losing to their rival.
In 1977, Alabama finished the season 7-0 while Kentucky finished the season 6-0. Alabama claims the conference title due to the additional conference game. Kentucky is not recognized as a co-champion
Posted on 5/7/14 at 7:02 pm to ChexMix
Who's Bear Bryant?
Posted on 5/7/14 at 7:04 pm to ChexMix
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From 1959-1981, one year after Bryant was hired until his death, the University of Alabama scheduled an additional SEC game compared to the rest of the league.
Myth. Many teams had extra games, some even played non SEC teams and counted them as conference games.
Posted on 5/7/14 at 7:06 pm to Maximus
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Well, he had 200 kids on scholarship per year so yeah.
It wasn't against the rules. Any coach that didn't take advantage of that was retarded.
Posted on 5/7/14 at 7:22 pm to ChexMix
Why do you care so much about something that happened 30-40 years ago that will always be controversial no matter what :beatdeadhorse:
Posted on 5/7/14 at 7:25 pm to ChexMix
Did Bear Bryant frick your mom?
Posted on 5/7/14 at 7:29 pm to ChexMix
Of course, duh
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