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LSU/Bama Rivalry?
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:17 am
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:17 am
I've seen several posters, mainly bammers, claim it is not a rivalry. I would like to hear their explanation.
What makes it not a rivalry?
I can see where gumps might feel the angst is all on one side but if they had to list their three most hated opponents, what would they currently be?
What makes it not a rivalry?
I can see where gumps might feel the angst is all on one side but if they had to list their three most hated opponents, what would they currently be?
This post was edited on 1/23/12 at 12:09 pm
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Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:18 am to Hugo Stiglitz
Why do you think it is a rivalry?
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:19 am to Hugo Stiglitz
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What makes it not a rivalry?
The problem here is that when Saban is gone from Alabama then this whole talk will fade away......The rivalry is LSU vs Saban and vice versa.....the University of Alabama has little, if anything, to do with it.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:19 am to Hugo Stiglitz
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I've seen several posters, mainly bammers, claim it is not a rivalry. I would like to hear their explanation.
What makes it not a rivalry?
Because I don't think about LSU when we're not playing them. The game means a lot right now because of the success both teams are having, but if either team were consistently at the bottom of the West, the game wouldn't measure a blip on the radar.
Auburn and Tennessee. Everyone else is just a game.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:20 am to Hugo Stiglitz
lol....LSU doesn't have a rival.
You clinging to that thought, attempting to make it one only makes y'all look like little jealous brother....trying to catch a ride.
You clinging to that thought, attempting to make it one only makes y'all look like little jealous brother....trying to catch a ride.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:21 am to Hugo Stiglitz
I think it could be a rivalry game that lasts even when Saban leaves. From and outsider view I see it that way fwiw.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:21 am to Hugo Stiglitz
I get the feeling that alot of LSU fans feel that they are missing a piece of the college football puzzle by not having a true rivalry with anyone so they have been reaching on this BAMA/LSU rivalry thing for a while now.
BAMA/LSU is a rivalry but not in the sense that BAMA/Auburn is.
BAMA/LSU is a rivalry but not in the sense that BAMA/Auburn is.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:22 am to NYCAuburn
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Why do you think it is a rivalry?
Because of the history of competitiveness between the programs. Every year they are one of the fan bases most anticipated opponents. The high level of competition and enthusiasm displayed by the players, coaches, and fans for the games. IMO.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:22 am to FleshEatingSalsa
Why is it a rivalry? Because we are both good and play them every year? The Saban thing has passed. That was only good for the first couple of years. Is Auburn a rivalry? Arkansas? Alabama? Florida? Texas A&M? Tulane? Ole Miss? We can't be rivals with everyone. Alabama has rivals in Auburn and Tennessee. LSU is not one of them.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:23 am to Hugo Stiglitz
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Because of the history of competitiveness between the programs. Every year they are one of the fan bases most anticipated opponents. The high level of competition and enthusiasm displayed by the players, coaches, and fans for the games. IMO.
It's only been like that the past few years. Before that, it was LSU vs. Auburn/Florida.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:23 am to Hugo Stiglitz
Ole Miss is your biggest rival brah.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:23 am to Hugo Stiglitz
My dislike for LSU is mostly limited to the 7-14 days prior to our annual football game.
My dislike for Auburn and Tennessee lasts year round.
My dislike for Auburn and Tennessee lasts year round.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:24 am to Hugo Stiglitz
You seem desperate 
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:24 am to Hugo Stiglitz
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Every year they are one of the fan bases most anticipated opponents
Maybe LSU in the past few years but def not Bama's.
I think you are trying to equate the last few years of LSU football as a synopsis of the entire history. Not to take away from what they did in the past.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:26 am to sugatowng
LSU doesnt have any rivals because none of the other teams really HATE lsu. you swampers are just two damn lovable. thats probably why everyone in LA is getting their own tv show
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:26 am to Hugo Stiglitz
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What makes it not a rivalry?
That's not how this works. Burden on proof is on you.
I swear just 7-8 years ago everyone talked about Auburn LSU being the premier SEC West matchup. Yall will never have a real rival. Deal with it.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:26 am to Hugo Stiglitz
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Because of the history of competitiveness between the programs.
The last decade is technically "history" but you're stretching it thin. quote:
Every year they are one of the fan bases most anticipated opponents. The high level of competition and enthusiasm displayed by the players, coaches, and fans for the games. IMO.
This is because of what the teams represent as a challenge and because the road to any title, SEC or NC, will likely go through those two teams. It is not anticipated because of "who" the teams are. As soon as that title road starts running through Fayetteville, Bama won't give two shits about LSU (and vice versa, I'm sure).
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:26 am to LSUbase13
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It's only been like that the past few years. Before that, it was LSU vs. Auburn/Florida.
Yeah if Bama vs. LSU is a rivalry, why isn't LSU vs. Auburn a rivalry? I remember those two programs competing directly with each other for SEC West titles just as many times if not more so than LSU and Bama in the last ten years.
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Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:27 am to 4nmylifetime
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BAMA/LSU is a rivalry but not in the sense that BAMA/Auburn is.
LSU rivals were:
Ole Miss (no longer relevant so its faded)
aTm (stopped playing each other, should renew)
Tulane (obvious)
Posted on 1/23/12 at 11:27 am to LSUbase13
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Before that, it was LSU vs. Auburn/Florida.
Up untill saban came back to bama, it was Auburn for about 10 years and UF because of the divisional opponent.
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