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Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:16 am to All4Qtrs
Actually, I think the 1983 Auburn team has a much better claim than 2004...although in 2004, Auburn should've been playing USC instead of Oklahoma...
While I tend to think that the Trojans would've won if USC and Auburn had matched up that year, I think it would've been much closer than that. The reason I would've favored USC is that the two previous years, USC had swept a home and away series with Auburn (24-17 in LA, 23-0 at JHS) and both teams had many of the same players. However, that is not an ultimate determiner of games and Auburn would've had a much better chance than Oklahoma...their defense could've kept it closer and they might've had a chance to pull the upset...
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On a neutral field, 2004 USC beats 2004 Auburn 45-10
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doubt it but we will never know. probably one of AUs most complete teams in the BCS era
While I tend to think that the Trojans would've won if USC and Auburn had matched up that year, I think it would've been much closer than that. The reason I would've favored USC is that the two previous years, USC had swept a home and away series with Auburn (24-17 in LA, 23-0 at JHS) and both teams had many of the same players. However, that is not an ultimate determiner of games and Auburn would've had a much better chance than Oklahoma...their defense could've kept it closer and they might've had a chance to pull the upset...
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Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:17 am to SpartyGator
"The best team got stripped of their title, and the team that played against them in the championship game didn't win...so WE'RE THE CHAMPS!"
And then it's off to laugh at the gumps for claiming questionable titles...
And then it's off to laugh at the gumps for claiming questionable titles...
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:18 am to elposter
my view is that we should not. hosed we may have been, but we didn't get to play for it - so we don't get to claim it.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:18 am to All4Qtrs
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Is there anyone who thinks AU shouldnt claim 2004?
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AU finished #2
Not much else really needs to be said.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:18 am to Crimson Legend
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"The best team got stripped of their title, and the team that played against them in the championship game didn't win...so WE'RE THE CHAMPS!"
Just out of curiosity, who are you quoting?
ETA: this thread is to see who doesnt think we should. I dont, but i notice a number of other fans from different fanbases who think we should.
This post was edited on 3/7/14 at 11:20 am
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:18 am to Thracken13
I can respect that view
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:18 am to parkjas2001
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If multiple publications can give titles in 2003, why cant they in 1983 or 1993?
I never said they couldnt. Again, you asked who says USC won the 2004 title and I told you. Either you are being obtuse or moving goalposts
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:19 am to All4Qtrs
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Dont get me wrong based on OoC Opp those 2 definitely deserved to be there
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OU
BowlGrn 40-24
We had BGSU on our schedule that year, they backed out in the summer, we scrambled and scheduled citadel
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:19 am to StopRobot
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I never said they couldnt.
So they can.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:20 am to All4Qtrs
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seriously, there is not a Champ for that year. AU finished #2, with USC vacated that only leaves AU at the top. Its the only other one i think we have a legit claim to. Curious to what rant thinks
So USC vacates, but Auburn wants to go ahead and make their victory against Oklahoma stand since it made them #2? Makes sense to me.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:21 am to SpartyGator
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with USC vacated that only leaves AU at the top.
Why not Utah? They were also undefeated after the 04 season
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:21 am to Crimson Legend
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"The best team got stripped of their title, and the team that played against them in the championship game didn't win...so WE'RE THE CHAMPS!" And then it's off to laugh at the gumps for claiming questionable titles
Well we haven't claimed 2004. The thread is questioning if we should but no one outside of a message board poster is claiming it.
So there's a difference.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:22 am to Aman
Solid point. If USC technically didn't beat OU then they should still be #2 and AU #3. Although USC vacated, not forfeited, so Oklahoma technically lost the Orange Bowl to nobody. The NCAA is awesome.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:22 am to StopRobot
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Why not Utah?
didnt know they had a team.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:23 am to All4Qtrs
You going to give up 2010 when Cam comes clean on the money you gave him?
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:23 am to Aman
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So USC vacates, but Auburn wants to go ahead and make their victory against Oklahoma stand since it made them #2? Makes sense to me.
c'mon you guys know how vacating wins work. Loses that a team received at the hand of the infracting team stand, but the infracting team vacates any wins.
That's putting a fine point on it...because i agree...we should never claim that title.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:25 am to NYCAuburn
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We had BGSU on our schedule that year, we backed out in the summer, we scrambled and scheduled citadel
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:25 am to piggidyphish
Auburn is pushing their limit by even contemplating 1983, 1993, or 2004.
Just retroactively claim 1913. It equalizes yourself against LSU and Florida and takes the lead against Georgia.
If you claim 1983 or 2004 or whatver, you're only diluting your school's legacy. Just claim 1913 and be done with it.
Just retroactively claim 1913. It equalizes yourself against LSU and Florida and takes the lead against Georgia.
If you claim 1983 or 2004 or whatver, you're only diluting your school's legacy. Just claim 1913 and be done with it.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 11:26 am to LSUFOREVERAMEN
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you're only diluting your school's legacy
Our legacy of cheating and being dirty?
I think it strengthens it.
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