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Rotate the site of the SEC Championship Game
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:47 am
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:47 am
I'm sick of it always being played in Atlanta. The SEC should rotate it so that Tenn/UGA fans don't own it everytime LSU plays there.
Here is the rotation the SEC should consider:
Georgia Dome--- Atlanta, Ga (71,228)
Superdome--- New Orleans (71,246)
Florida Citrus Bowl--- Orlando, Fl (70,000)
LP Stadium--- Nashville, Tn (68,000)
Cowboys Stadium--- Arlington, TX (105,000)
Atlanta shouldn't be viewed as a neutral site the way Omaha is in College Baseball. Omaha is a pure neutral site, since Nebraska, Iowa or Kansas isn't making it there on a consistent basis. While the aforementioned cities could line up as a home game for potential schools, you would have less of a chance of that. If LSU lucks out and plays in the SEC Championship when its hosted in the Superdome, or Vanderbilt plays in it when its hosted in Nashville (hey, I wanted a good laugh) then so be it. If LSU plays Tennessee in Orlando, or Arkansas plays Georgia in Nashville, this is more neutral.
Here is the rotation the SEC should consider:
Georgia Dome--- Atlanta, Ga (71,228)
Superdome--- New Orleans (71,246)
Florida Citrus Bowl--- Orlando, Fl (70,000)
LP Stadium--- Nashville, Tn (68,000)
Cowboys Stadium--- Arlington, TX (105,000)
Atlanta shouldn't be viewed as a neutral site the way Omaha is in College Baseball. Omaha is a pure neutral site, since Nebraska, Iowa or Kansas isn't making it there on a consistent basis. While the aforementioned cities could line up as a home game for potential schools, you would have less of a chance of that. If LSU lucks out and plays in the SEC Championship when its hosted in the Superdome, or Vanderbilt plays in it when its hosted in Nashville (hey, I wanted a good laugh) then so be it. If LSU plays Tennessee in Orlando, or Arkansas plays Georgia in Nashville, this is more neutral.
This post was edited on 1/27/11 at 11:49 am
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Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:48 am to TexanPete
Subject is brought up every offseason
And I agree 100%, everyone that doesn't live in Atlanta or nearby will too.
And I agree 100%, everyone that doesn't live in Atlanta or nearby will too.
This post was edited on 1/27/11 at 11:52 am
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:48 am to TexanPete
Totally Disagree... Leave it at a permanent site, it becomes a battle cry, etc... Plus it is a short drive for me 
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:50 am to TexanPete
I like it in Atlanta. Nashville wouldn't be a bad option though.
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:50 am to TexanPete
Yeah... No. Keep that bitch in ATL
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:50 am to TexanPete
Citrus bowl is a Dump.
The only places in FL that would measure up would be Jacksonville and Tampa.
Jacksonville as a pretty large stadium for an NFL franchise. Tampa would be a nice rotation too.
I just hate indoor football. That's just me though.
The only places in FL that would measure up would be Jacksonville and Tampa.
Jacksonville as a pretty large stadium for an NFL franchise. Tampa would be a nice rotation too.
I just hate indoor football. That's just me though.
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:51 am to auburntiger77
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Plus it is a short drive for me
That's exactly why you, Tide fans, Vol fans, and UGA fans would want it to stay there. The rest of us are sick of it.
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:51 am to Tennessee Jed
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constantly a rehashed subject.
And I agree 100%, everyone that doesn't live in Atlanta or nearby will too.
Atlanta is really easy for airports, hotels, and travel in general. It isn't really an advantage for Georgia... not that they are there very often.
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:52 am to TexanPete
Keep it in Atlanta.
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:53 am to arwicklu
Trust me. Atlanta isn't the only city in the South East capable of hosting an SEC Championship game.
Rotate it. The Georgia dome blows.
Rotate it. The Georgia dome blows.
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:53 am to TexanPete
So because you're tired of it, we should move it?
Both of your crystal balls were won in the superdome. Don't think you had home field advantage vs. Okla/Ohio St?
Don't bite the hand that feeds you bro.
Both of your crystal balls were won in the superdome. Don't think you had home field advantage vs. Okla/Ohio St?
Don't bite the hand that feeds you bro.
This post was edited on 1/27/11 at 11:55 am
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:54 am to Hullabaloo
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Yeah... No. Keep that bitch in ATL
Why would you care where it's played?
j/k
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:55 am to TexanPete
Have you looked at a map of the SEC states lately? All of those other than NOLA and Atlanta are horrible picks.
Facts are Atlanta is a bigger hub which makes it easy to get to for the majority of SEC schools. No reason to change it. Your sounding like a Big 10 fan bitching about bowls being down south.
Citrus is a horrible horrible venue.
Nashville? Outside in December? Not going to happen.
Cowboys Stadium? This isn't an exhibition show like LSU-Oregon is going to be. We aren't in the Big 12.
Facts are Atlanta is a bigger hub which makes it easy to get to for the majority of SEC schools. No reason to change it. Your sounding like a Big 10 fan bitching about bowls being down south.
Citrus is a horrible horrible venue.
Nashville? Outside in December? Not going to happen.
Cowboys Stadium? This isn't an exhibition show like LSU-Oregon is going to be. We aren't in the Big 12.
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:55 am to arwicklu
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Atlanta is really easy for airports, hotels, and travel in general.
exactly. Plus the CFB Hall of Fame will be opening up there in the next 5 years or so.
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It isn't really an advantage for Georgia... not that they are there very often.
Certified Troll Bait
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:55 am to roadGator
touché. Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:55 am to Hullabaloo
ATL is central to most people. Plus it is a city that has lots of night life and other attractions for the people going to the game. I dont think it will ever move.
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:56 am to TexanPete
keep it in atlanta... no reason to have the game in NOLA then ask the champion to play there again five weeks later.
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:58 am to TexanPete
Ark and LSU are the only fans it kind of sucks for. A western location every now and then would be nice.
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:58 am to Hullabaloo
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Both of your crystal balls were won in the superdome. Don't think you had home field advantage vs. Okla/Ohio St?
This does not help your position.
the BCS CG is rotated. And, the 'homefield' is exactly what the OP is saying.
BTW, I am not in favor of the rotation idea. Not dead set against, but I see no need to do it. As was already stated, ATL is really set to host this kind of thing on last minute plans. Remember, sometimes, fans of teams do not know if they are going until the Saturday night BEFORE the game. There needs to be LOTS of air flight options.
Posted on 1/27/11 at 11:59 am to lowspark12
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no reason to have the game in NOLA then ask the champion to play there again five weeks later.
That being said, I see Chick-fil-a moving themselves into position for BCS Bowl. They seriously know what they are doing as far as making themselves a big name in college football.
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