re: Other conferences > SEC in football

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so for four years in a row and 3 different teams, it was nothing but bad matchups for other teams that were setting records and blowing most of their competition out?

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First of all, I did state that part of the SEC's success has been due to on field performance. However, I fully recognize that the on field success has been aided by favorable match ups and a bit of luck.

I also think there is validity in the conference strength argument - that the SEC is stronger top to bottom than any other conference.

Those factors combined, I think, help EXPLAIN the SEC's performance over the last four years.

I was really not trying to indict the SEC. I was more attempting to explain why the SEC typically gets the benefit of the doubt after the Florida game.

I am an LSU fan, but I can admit that USC had a legit claim to be in the game in 2007. LSU was selected because of what Florida did the year before. No doubt about it.

When LSU won, the SEC was going to get the first nod no matter what.