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re: Why did the SEC only play 6 conference games a season up til the late 80's
Posted on 1/7/19 at 1:59 pm to twk
Posted on 1/7/19 at 1:59 pm to twk
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Auburn had to agree to play home games in Birmingham in order to entice UT to play them.
And that's also why Alabama played games in Birmingham and Mobile (even in Montgomery a long time ago), Ole Miss games in Jackson and Memphis, etc.
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Posted on 1/7/19 at 2:04 pm to lsufball19
quote:Yes. I think the only opponent Bama almost always played in Tuscaloosa was State, due to proximity (and the fact that a game against State wouldn't be a big enough draw to merit renting Legion Field).
And that's also why Alabama played games in Birmingham and Mobile (even in Montgomery a long time ago), Ole Miss games in Jackson and Memphis, etc.
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