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Football: SEC Teams' SEC Super Bowls
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:18 pm
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:18 pm
Alabama: None. Teams like LSU, Auburn (when they're good), and Georgia will obviously require a little extra preparation and attention because they're tougher opponents. However, Alabama does not perennially put on their best game versus a specific SEC opponent. When Auburn is decent or good, Alabama struggles. If the Iron Bowl was Alabama's Super Bowl, then one might expect Alabama to perform to their talent and dominate. Similar things can be state regarding LSU. Alabama has the better program and arguably better coaching. The difference in talent between Alabama and LSU is irrelevant. Both football programs have nearly equally developed personnel and comparable coaching. In conclusion, Alabama does not have a Super Bowl in the SEC.
Arkansas: LSU. Even when Arkansas is terrible (2012-present), they've still given LSU fits. Arkansas recently made a few major upsets versus LSU that that are still ingrained in our minds (2010 and 2007).
Auburn: Alabama. Auburn fans are likely split over which team they'd like to defeat more, Alabama or Georgia, but lately Alabama has overshadowed Georgia and grown a huge target on its back. When Auburn is good, they put on a show versus Alabama. Defense has been a problem for Auburn for a while now, yet you couldn't really tell in the second halves of the 2010 and 2013 Iron Bowls.
Florida: Georgia? Georgia is the only SEC team that might be Florida's Super Bowl. The games have certainly been intense and dirty the past 3 years, and Spurrier used to love whipping Georgia while he was Florida's head coach.
Georgia: Florida? I honestly don't think Georgia has a Super Bowl versus any SEC team. Sure, Georgia would like to beat Florida, but do they go all in versus Florida perennially? I'd say no. Georgia doesn't regularly deliver their most impressive performances versus Florida.
Kentucky: None. Kentucky isn't a football school, and I haven't noticed a program that they appear to single out yearly.
LSU: Alabama. Without a doubt, Alabama is LSU's Super Bowl. The game is currently dubbed the "Saban Bowl" and has the appearance of a rivalry though Alabama and LSU aren't traditional rivals. Ever since Saban arrived at Alabama, the game has risen to another level. The regular season contests are always intense and usually end close. LSU plays down to the competition sometimes, like Arkansas and Ole Miss, but they play up to Alabama. LSU is only second to Alabama in the SEC, and no other SEC program has been consistently close to either since Saban arrived at Alabama. LSU perennially plays one of their best games versus Alabama. Alabama doesn't appear to share the same level of intensity, i.e. Alabama doesn't bring their A-game.
Mississippi State: Ole Miss (rivalry), Auburn. Ole Miss is fairly obvious and requires no analysis. The outcome of the Auburn game usually has great bearing on the winner's season. Mississippi State is 2-5 versus Auburn since 2007, but only one of those losses was decided by more than one possession. I think Auburn is mentally highlighted on Mississippi State's schedule.
Missouri: None. They just arrived in the SEC. Eventually, some SEC opponent will become "special" for them.
Ole Miss: LSU. This is one of the easiest picks in this thread. LSU has the better program, greater resources, and significantly better talent, but Ole Miss has given them a lot of trouble the past several years aside from 2011 when LSU fielded their most dominant team of all time and Ole Miss fielded one of their worst.
South Carolina: Georgia. Spurrier hates Georgia. South Carolina regularly plays Georgia hard and definitely guns to bring them down every season. Spurrier probably spends a significant portion of the offseason preparing for Georgia. The teams aren't rivals, but South Carolina's coach and some fans harbor some strong hatred for the Bulldogs.
Tennessee: None. Tennessee is down. When they become good again, one of their SEC rivals will likely become their Super Bowl. My bet's on Alabama.
Texas A&M: None. Texas A&M fans appear to harbor significant hatred or jealousy for LSU, yet this doesn't express itself in the program. LSU has been the Aggies' worst game the past two seasons. Part of that is due to scheme, but part of it also boils down to the fact that neither program seems to care that much about the other despite the joking around between fans here.
Vanderbilt: None. Ole Miss is the only team that comes to mind, but I'm unable to make that call.
This is a serious thread; I didn't put this much effort into this thread for it to be disregarded or derided. I'd appreciate civil responses. Are there any major inaccuracies? Overall, do you agree with what I posted?
Arkansas: LSU. Even when Arkansas is terrible (2012-present), they've still given LSU fits. Arkansas recently made a few major upsets versus LSU that that are still ingrained in our minds (2010 and 2007).
Auburn: Alabama. Auburn fans are likely split over which team they'd like to defeat more, Alabama or Georgia, but lately Alabama has overshadowed Georgia and grown a huge target on its back. When Auburn is good, they put on a show versus Alabama. Defense has been a problem for Auburn for a while now, yet you couldn't really tell in the second halves of the 2010 and 2013 Iron Bowls.
Florida: Georgia? Georgia is the only SEC team that might be Florida's Super Bowl. The games have certainly been intense and dirty the past 3 years, and Spurrier used to love whipping Georgia while he was Florida's head coach.
Georgia: Florida? I honestly don't think Georgia has a Super Bowl versus any SEC team. Sure, Georgia would like to beat Florida, but do they go all in versus Florida perennially? I'd say no. Georgia doesn't regularly deliver their most impressive performances versus Florida.
Kentucky: None. Kentucky isn't a football school, and I haven't noticed a program that they appear to single out yearly.
LSU: Alabama. Without a doubt, Alabama is LSU's Super Bowl. The game is currently dubbed the "Saban Bowl" and has the appearance of a rivalry though Alabama and LSU aren't traditional rivals. Ever since Saban arrived at Alabama, the game has risen to another level. The regular season contests are always intense and usually end close. LSU plays down to the competition sometimes, like Arkansas and Ole Miss, but they play up to Alabama. LSU is only second to Alabama in the SEC, and no other SEC program has been consistently close to either since Saban arrived at Alabama. LSU perennially plays one of their best games versus Alabama. Alabama doesn't appear to share the same level of intensity, i.e. Alabama doesn't bring their A-game.
Mississippi State: Ole Miss (rivalry), Auburn. Ole Miss is fairly obvious and requires no analysis. The outcome of the Auburn game usually has great bearing on the winner's season. Mississippi State is 2-5 versus Auburn since 2007, but only one of those losses was decided by more than one possession. I think Auburn is mentally highlighted on Mississippi State's schedule.
Missouri: None. They just arrived in the SEC. Eventually, some SEC opponent will become "special" for them.
Ole Miss: LSU. This is one of the easiest picks in this thread. LSU has the better program, greater resources, and significantly better talent, but Ole Miss has given them a lot of trouble the past several years aside from 2011 when LSU fielded their most dominant team of all time and Ole Miss fielded one of their worst.
South Carolina: Georgia. Spurrier hates Georgia. South Carolina regularly plays Georgia hard and definitely guns to bring them down every season. Spurrier probably spends a significant portion of the offseason preparing for Georgia. The teams aren't rivals, but South Carolina's coach and some fans harbor some strong hatred for the Bulldogs.
Tennessee: None. Tennessee is down. When they become good again, one of their SEC rivals will likely become their Super Bowl. My bet's on Alabama.
Texas A&M: None. Texas A&M fans appear to harbor significant hatred or jealousy for LSU, yet this doesn't express itself in the program. LSU has been the Aggies' worst game the past two seasons. Part of that is due to scheme, but part of it also boils down to the fact that neither program seems to care that much about the other despite the joking around between fans here.
Vanderbilt: None. Ole Miss is the only team that comes to mind, but I'm unable to make that call.
This is a serious thread; I didn't put this much effort into this thread for it to be disregarded or derided. I'd appreciate civil responses. Are there any major inaccuracies? Overall, do you agree with what I posted?
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:20 pm to Cumulonimbus
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Alabama: None
That would be LSU, big guy.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:23 pm to Cumulonimbus
Alabama.
Police and them selves
Police and them selves
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:24 pm to sorantable
Based on your criteria, I would definitely say that LSU is Bama's Super Bowl. Look no further than Sabear and Aj's running jump hug after this years win.
However, at the same time, I think that 90% of Alabama fans would rather lose to anyone than my Auburn Tigers.
However, at the same time, I think that 90% of Alabama fans would rather lose to anyone than my Auburn Tigers.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:25 pm to Cumulonimbus
I remember bama fans celebrating like they just won a championship when they only lost by a TD to AU in 2004.
High point of Bamas season by far. Good times.
High point of Bamas season by far. Good times.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:25 pm to plainstiger1994
They way you guys melt every time you lose to auburn I'm gunna call bullshite
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:25 pm to Cumulonimbus
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The teams aren't rivals,
Not true.
eta: If you don't think so you should've been on the UGA board a week ago.
This post was edited on 7/23/14 at 7:26 pm
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:26 pm to Cumulonimbus
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Alabama: None.
Way to make this thread lose before it even got started arse clown.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:28 pm to theGarnetWay
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Not true.
eta: If you don't think so you should've been on the UGA board a week ago.
Why are you on their board?
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:29 pm to Korin
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Why are you on their board?
Because we're rivals.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:30 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
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I remember bama fans celebrating like they just won a championship when they only lost by a TD to AU in 2004.
High point of Bamas season by far. Good times.
I remember back in 2013 - the 2 Auburn fans left in BDS celebrating when the clock finally ran out and Alabama was only winning 42-0. At halftime.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:32 pm to Tuscaloosa
2013 was last year stupid gump
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:43 pm to Tuscaloosa
Alabama, none?
No Auburn and no LSU? OH....
"It's the game we circle on our schedule every year."
-Former Alabama center Barrett Jones (referencing to LSU)
No Auburn and no LSU? OH....
"It's the game we circle on our schedule every year."
-Former Alabama center Barrett Jones (referencing to LSU)
This post was edited on 7/23/14 at 7:44 pm
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:51 pm to Cumulonimbus
As much as I hate to admit it, from a fan perspective, UK's is Tennessee. I wish it was the players' Super Bowl as well.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:57 pm to LiveGold
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"It's the game we circle on our schedule every year."
-Former Alabama center Barrett Jones (referencing to LSU)
I can't tell. LSU plays better and seems more prepared when the two teams meet. If the game was truly circled, I'd expect to see more out of Alabama than what they've shown.
The second half of last season's LSU game was the first time all season that Alabama played great. Aside from that half, Alabama was either feasting on cupcakes, struggling on the O-line, or having their cornerbacks picked on. AJ didn't have a great season either.
Auburn is not the answer for Alabama. Rivalries aren't necessarily Super Bowls. Arkansas/LSU and Ole Miss/LSU are rivalries to Ole Miss and Arkansas. LSU doesn't have a true rival. If they approached Arkansas and Ole Miss as rivals, then the games would rarely be close due to LSU's overwhelming talent, resource, and coaching advantage.
This post was edited on 7/23/14 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:58 pm to Cumulonimbus
Maybe because Bama isn't as great as gumps think they are.
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