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Has the "Big Six" jumped the shark?
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:39 pm
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:39 pm
Does having the so-called "Big Six" around breed divisiveness within our conference? Perhaps it is time to either de-emphasize the Big Six or simply open it up to other possible members. At present, to be a member, you need:
a) at least 6 SEC division titles (note: Arkansas is currently next in line with 4);
b) at least 8 SEC titles (note: Ole Miss is currently next in line with 6);
c) at least 1 national title awarded by the major selectors (AP Poll, Coaches Poll, BCS), while representing the SEC (note: no non-Big Six school currently has any...this definition is kind of too strict, in my opinion).
I propose that a compromise around this be reached based off of a theoretical point system. In other words, if a team wins an SEC division title, they are awarded 1 point, an SEC title is 2 points, and a major-selector natty is 3 points. The compromise could be that if a team scores 20 points or more in any combination of the above, then they would still have worthy enough accomplishments to be allowed to join. For comparative purposes, under this point system, the Big Six currently ranks as follows:
88 points - Alabama (10 SEC West titles, 24 SEC titles, 10 NCs)
39 points - LSU (8 SEC West titles, 11 SEC titles, 3 NCs)
38 points - Tennessee (6 SEC East titles, 13 SEC titles, 2 NCs)
37 points - Florida (12 SEC East titles, 8 SEC titles, 3 NCs)
34 points - Georgia (7 SEC East titles, 12 SEC titles, 1 NC)
30 points - Auburn (8 SEC West titles, 8 SEC titles, 2 NCs)
a) at least 6 SEC division titles (note: Arkansas is currently next in line with 4);
b) at least 8 SEC titles (note: Ole Miss is currently next in line with 6);
c) at least 1 national title awarded by the major selectors (AP Poll, Coaches Poll, BCS), while representing the SEC (note: no non-Big Six school currently has any...this definition is kind of too strict, in my opinion).
I propose that a compromise around this be reached based off of a theoretical point system. In other words, if a team wins an SEC division title, they are awarded 1 point, an SEC title is 2 points, and a major-selector natty is 3 points. The compromise could be that if a team scores 20 points or more in any combination of the above, then they would still have worthy enough accomplishments to be allowed to join. For comparative purposes, under this point system, the Big Six currently ranks as follows:
88 points - Alabama (10 SEC West titles, 24 SEC titles, 10 NCs)
39 points - LSU (8 SEC West titles, 11 SEC titles, 3 NCs)
38 points - Tennessee (6 SEC East titles, 13 SEC titles, 2 NCs)
37 points - Florida (12 SEC East titles, 8 SEC titles, 3 NCs)
34 points - Georgia (7 SEC East titles, 12 SEC titles, 1 NC)
30 points - Auburn (8 SEC West titles, 8 SEC titles, 2 NCs)
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:42 pm to TheDude321
Man at the facts and figures. Impressive, most impressive.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:43 pm to TheDude321
Depends, how many points does the highest ranking member of the little 8 have?
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:43 pm to TheDude321
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if a team wins an SEC division title, they are awarded 1 point, an SEC title is 2 points, and a major-selector natty is 3 points.
Where do these numbers come from?
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:44 pm to TheDude321
Alabama and LSU are the reasons why the SEC is considered the best conference in CFB. The rest of the teams in the conference are flukes or pan flashes.
Get on our level.
Get on our level.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:46 pm to TheDude321
Move Auburn to the East...
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:47 pm to Vols&Shaft83
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Depends, how many points does the highest ranking member of the little 8 have?
Ga. Tech would be #7 & they left the SEC in the 60's...
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:47 pm to TheDude321
Your mom jumped my bones
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:48 pm to TheDude321
Looks about right. And it will only widen as Florida is righting their ship, Ga is as good as always.
I doubt any of the little brothers get on the board in any significant manner any time soon.
I doubt any of the little brothers get on the board in any significant manner any time soon.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:48 pm to TheDude321
"jumped the shark" has Jumped the Shark.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:49 pm to rmnldr
Yeah it was LSU that shut up the Big 10 haters who thought there should be a Michigan Ohio State rematch for the National tit...no wait that was Florida, you know the school with as many wins in Atlanta as LSU and Bama... Combined.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:49 pm to tigerfoot
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I doubt any of the little brothers get on the board in any significant manner any time soon.
tFear is real.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:50 pm to TheDude321
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Does having the so-called "Big Six" around breed divisiveness within our conference?
You say that like it's a bug.
I consider it a feature.
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For comparative purposes, under this point system, the Big Six currently ranks as follows:
So the same six teams that we already know as the Big Six.
Alrighty then.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:50 pm to rmnldr
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Alabama and LSU are the reasons why the SEC is considered the best conference in CFB. The rest of the teams in the conference are flukes or pan flashes.
Not since we've been in this conference. It's only been Bama. But how nice of you to include yourself.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:50 pm to DingDongEddieStrong
Just so you're not waiting in suspense, Ole Miss isn't close.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:53 pm to DingDongEddieStrong
Just an analysis little one. I mean, after we are dead and gone there does stand a chance someone replaces TN.
I am an unbiased ULM fan baby, we know suck when we see it. Hello, Mississippi.
I am an unbiased ULM fan baby, we know suck when we see it. Hello, Mississippi.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:55 pm to tigerfoot
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Just an analysis little one. I mean, after we are dead and gone there does stand a chance someone replaces TN.
Charter members don't get replaced unless they leave the conference.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:57 pm to TheDude321
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Does having the so-called "Big Six" around breed divisiveness within our conference?
i think it's just people being assholes that breed the divisiveness not some imaginary moniker.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 1:59 pm to TheDude321
I bet you dont keep score in kids sporting events either
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