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Posted on 7/30/14 at 1:37 pm to beaver
Jesus. I am so sick of playing them. I will not buy a ticket for this shite.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 1:40 pm to StopRobot
No.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 1:41 pm to StopRobot
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Is OP mad that it is a home and home?
no, because its clemson
quote:agreed
Neutral sites suck
Posted on 7/30/14 at 1:42 pm to bamamonty
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The real opposition about these games, is that some teams are not considered "good draws" and are not invited. These teams that remain on the outside looking in, always are the first to criticize these games.
good lord, your delusion is showing
Posted on 7/30/14 at 1:51 pm to Monticello
[quote]Think about this: If Alabama goes to the national title game in 2015 the team would play 4 games in neutral site NFL stadiums. Like I said, minor league NFL. With the new playoff the last thing we need is regular season neutral games.
Fortunately or Unfortunately depending on your view, these OOC neutral site games are going to be here to stay particularly as we move into the playoff era. I think these games are going to be increasingly important. If Bama goes out and kicks the shite out of USC, that is going to get major national exposure put us in the forefront of the polling process and the subsequent playoff selection. Teams are going to need to start showing how they compete against the other major conferences. All part of the NFL-ization of college football.
Fortunately or Unfortunately depending on your view, these OOC neutral site games are going to be here to stay particularly as we move into the playoff era. I think these games are going to be increasingly important. If Bama goes out and kicks the shite out of USC, that is going to get major national exposure put us in the forefront of the polling process and the subsequent playoff selection. Teams are going to need to start showing how they compete against the other major conferences. All part of the NFL-ization of college football.
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Posted on 7/30/14 at 1:58 pm to 14&Counting
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If Bama goes out and kicks the shite out of USC, that is going to get major national exposure
What does a neutral site game do for national exposure? I get it if they were crappy teams, but a game like USC/Bama is going to have the same national exposure either way.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 2:03 pm to NYCAuburn
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What does a neutral site game do for national exposure? I get it if they were crappy teams, but a game like USC/Bama is going to have the same national exposure either way.
Sure USC/Bama is going to be maybe the biggest game kicking off the 2016 season. You don't think kicking off the season with a win over USC helps get voters attentions? It is a marquee match-up.
My point was these neutral site games are going going to increase in importance in the play-off era and other less "marquee" names than Bama or USC or going to need to step-up and get into them to help them in the polling and selection process.
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Posted on 7/30/14 at 2:07 pm to 14&Counting
I guess you need to play those type of games when you are finishing second, or third, in the West. You can try and beg your way into the playoff by saying "we played a decent team on a neutral site". It may work.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 2:09 pm to bamafan1001
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At least y'all get a good home and home OOC. I'm frankly tired of neutral site games
This is my thought process. I'm just glad we get a home-away with someone in the SEC. MUCH better than a neutral site or some rent-a-win. I can also see why the Aubies are bored of it.
O well, see yal in 2 years
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Posted on 7/30/14 at 2:26 pm to 14&Counting
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. You don't think kicking off the season with a win over USC helps get voters attentions?
I dont see what neutral site does for it.
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My point was these neutral site games are going going to increase in importance
how so? what does being a neutral site have to do with importance?
Posted on 7/30/14 at 2:45 pm to beaver
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Brandon Marcello @bmarcello Auburn will face Clemson in 2016 and 2017 in football. Auburn will host in 2016.
BOOOOO!
Posted on 7/30/14 at 2:49 pm to NYCAuburn
Jay Jacobs dream schedule
Aug 30 - Ark
Sept 6- Clemson
Sept 13 - Clemson
Sept 20 - at Clemson
Sept 27 - LSU
Oct 4 - Clemson
Oct 11 - at Miss St
Oct 18 - Open date (visit Clemson)
Oct 25 - So Car
Nov 1 - at Ole Miss
Nov 8 - T a&m
Nov 15 - at UGA
Nov 22 - Clemson (about time! It's been over a month)
Nov 29 - at UA
Dec 7 - SEC champ
Bowl Game - Clemson
Aug 30 - Ark
Sept 6- Clemson
Sept 13 - Clemson
Sept 20 - at Clemson
Sept 27 - LSU
Oct 4 - Clemson
Oct 11 - at Miss St
Oct 18 - Open date (visit Clemson)
Oct 25 - So Car
Nov 1 - at Ole Miss
Nov 8 - T a&m
Nov 15 - at UGA
Nov 22 - Clemson (about time! It's been over a month)
Nov 29 - at UA
Dec 7 - SEC champ
Bowl Game - Clemson
Posted on 7/30/14 at 2:51 pm to BlackPawnMartyr
GaTech and AU fan bases appear to both want a play each other so why can't the schools make it happen?
Posted on 7/30/14 at 2:52 pm to dlc83
IF AU has to play an ACC team, Id rather do a home and home with UNC, UVA, or VT.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 2:57 pm to beaver
Something about Clemson is really boring to me.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 2:58 pm to parkjas2001
Miami would be my preference.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 3:18 pm to StopRobot
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Is OP mad that it is a home and home?
no, because we play Clemson...again
this will be the 5th and 6th time we've played them in an 11 year span, assuming we don't play them in any bowls in the next 3 years
Posted on 7/30/14 at 3:24 pm to NYCAuburn
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how so? what does being a neutral site have to do with importance?
The game itself is obviously paramount not so much the location. I'm sorry but Texas Stadium is a better experience vs. BDS or Jordan Hare. That said, the importance of these OOC games is increasing therefore how best to facilitate? They are going to have to be neutral site mostly becuase its easier for both fan bases to attend. How many USC fans do you think would travel to Tuscaloosa vs. DFW? How many USC alumni do you think live in Alabama? How much easier is to fly to DFW from the west coast than to Tuscaloosa? How many more hotel rooms are their in DFW vs. Tuscaloosa? What sort of amenities does DFW offer vs. Tuscaloosa?
I'm pretty sure the vast majority of USC fans don't give a frick how nice Bama's campus is or care much about the "tailgating experience" or visiting BDS. They do care about the game and will attend if its convenient for them. I imgaine this holds true for fans from other parts of the country as well.
Posted on 7/30/14 at 3:27 pm to 14&Counting
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I'm sorry but Texas Stadium is a better experience vs. BDS or Jordan Hare
wow, I think that would be the first time Im seeing this. I think the stadium sucks, especially for college football
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They are going to have to be neutral site mostly becuase its easier for both fan bases to attend.
easier then attending a home game? How is a game in texas easier for either fanbase to attend then LA or T-Town quote:
I'm pretty sure the vast majority of USC fans don't give a frick how nice Bama's campus is or care much about the "tailgating experience" or visiting BDS
you would be very surprised
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