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re: The Best SEC Team of the Last 25 Seasons
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:42 am to Vols&Shaft83
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:42 am to Vols&Shaft83
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But that argument doesn't hold up when the difference in strength of schedule is nearly negligible.
1996 Florida had to go into Tallahassee, one of the toughest places to play in the 90s, to play #2 Florida State in the last game of the regular season. The toughest game Tennessee played on the road in '98 was against Georgia. They finished #14 that year.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:45 am to RollTide1987
We also had to go to Syracuse, who was the Big East Champ and had Donovan McNabb
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:49 am to Vols&Shaft83
Bruh, McNabb had 30 total TDs in 1998 and Syracuse went 8-4 and was ranked #25 in the final AP poll. Quit acting like you beat some titan of college football.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:53 am to Vols&Shaft83
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We also had to go to Syracuse
A stadium that seats less than 50,000 people to play a team that finished 8-4 and just inside the Top 25.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:54 am to Tornado Alley
You OM, stay out of big boy discussions.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:57 am to Vols&Shaft83
We've finished ranked in the AP poll three times since y'all last have
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:58 am to RollTide1987
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A stadium that seats less than 50,000 people to play a team that finished 8-4 and just inside the Top 25.
So what? I agree Florida had the tougher schedule, but let's not pretend that their schedule was #1 and Tennessee's was #113, the huge disparity just isn't there.
Sorry.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:58 am to Vols&Shaft83
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We also had to go to Syracuse, who was the Big East Champ and had Donovan McNabb
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:59 am to Tornado Alley
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We've finished ranked in the AP poll three times since y'all last have
You also went to an NY6 bowl, whatever the frick that means. Yay for you
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:01 pm to Vols&Shaft83
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I agree Florida had the tougher schedule,
Glad you finally admit it.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:08 pm to Korin
I remember the time well. The Orangemen of Northern New York struck fear in the hearts of college football fans across our nation. Back to back Big East championships had Syracuse poised for what most historians consider the greatest 8-4 season in college football history.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:09 pm to Tornado Alley
Our 96 team also made Peyton and co. quit before halftime. The quietest that Neyland's ever been.
This post was edited on 4/15/15 at 12:10 pm
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:15 pm to Korin
Peyton Manning against Florida
1994: L, 31-0
1995: L, 62-37
1996: L, 35-29
1997: L, 33-20
1994: L, 31-0
1995: L, 62-37
1996: L, 35-29
1997: L, 33-20
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:20 pm to Tornado Alley
To be fair, he only played in the fourth quarter in 94.
That 96 game was 35-0 before the half. I still don't understand to this day why Spurrier and Stoops called off the dogs in the second half.
That 96 game was 35-0 before the half. I still don't understand to this day why Spurrier and Stoops called off the dogs in the second half.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:23 pm to Korin
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Glad you finally admit it.
What do you mean "finally admit" that? I never denied it
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:53 pm to Vols&Shaft83
Most of y'all seem to be confused as to the question posed by the OP. He wants the BEST TEAM, not the most talented team. There's a big difference.
All the teams listed have plenty of talent, but the BEST TEAMS also had the BEST CHEMISTRY. For instance, 2010 Alabama had more talent than 2009, but not nearly the chemistry and lost 3 games as a result.
My pick for best ever is 2011 Bama, those kids were extremely talented and all on the same page.
All the teams listed have plenty of talent, but the BEST TEAMS also had the BEST CHEMISTRY. For instance, 2010 Alabama had more talent than 2009, but not nearly the chemistry and lost 3 games as a result.
My pick for best ever is 2011 Bama, those kids were extremely talented and all on the same page.
This post was edited on 4/15/15 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 4/15/15 at 1:33 pm to RollTide1987
Overall, I would rank them:
1. 1996 Florida
1a.1992 Alabama
3. 1995 Florida
4. 2003 LSU
5. 1998 Tennessee
6. 2004 Auburn
7. 2010 Auburn
8. 2009 Alabama
9. 2008 Florida
10.2011 Alabama
11.2011 LSU
12.2002 Georgia
13.2006 Florida
14.2006 LSU
15.2012 Alabama
16.2007 LSU
17.2001 Florida
18.2001 Tennessee
Regular Season Only:
1. 2011 LSU
2. 1992 Alabama
3. 1996 Florida
4. 2010 Auburn
5. 1998 Tennessee
6. 2004 Auburn
7. 2003 LSU
8. 2011 Alabama
9. 1995 Florida
10.2002 Georgia
11.2009 Alabama
12.2006 Florida
1. 1996 Florida
1a.1992 Alabama
3. 1995 Florida
4. 2003 LSU
5. 1998 Tennessee
6. 2004 Auburn
7. 2010 Auburn
8. 2009 Alabama
9. 2008 Florida
10.2011 Alabama
11.2011 LSU
12.2002 Georgia
13.2006 Florida
14.2006 LSU
15.2012 Alabama
16.2007 LSU
17.2001 Florida
18.2001 Tennessee
Regular Season Only:
1. 2011 LSU
2. 1992 Alabama
3. 1996 Florida
4. 2010 Auburn
5. 1998 Tennessee
6. 2004 Auburn
7. 2003 LSU
8. 2011 Alabama
9. 1995 Florida
10.2002 Georgia
11.2009 Alabama
12.2006 Florida
Posted on 4/15/15 at 2:08 pm to MetryTyger
Don't forget 95 UF if you're only talking regular season and not counting the 96 Fiesta Bowl that never happened. We beat up 2 teams that finished in the top 5.
Edit: Never mind, I can't read.
Edit: Never mind, I can't read.
This post was edited on 4/15/15 at 2:09 pm
Posted on 4/15/15 at 3:19 pm to Korin
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Don't forget 95 UF if you're only talking regular season and not counting the 96 Fiesta Bowl that never happened
Oh, it Happened
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