re: How would you rank the canceled SEC annual series?

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4) Arkansas-Tennessee, seems like this could've been a natural rivalry since they both have large fanbases in Memphis area. Some memorable games like 1998 and the 2001 (or was it 2002?) 5OT game

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This one is odd because it was never a heated rivalry. It was a very friendly and fun game between fanbases. I never knew that there were Arkansas fans that hated Tennessee until tRant and I think most of those have just become bitter over the years because when it was happening in real life that series was very friendly. Arkansas was on an upwards trajectory back then and I think stewing on what could've been in contrast to the crash they've been on has rewritten history for some of their fans. However, I don't recall it ever being heated on our end or when I met Arkansas peeps on game day but apparently it was for some Arky fans.

TBH, my favorite IRL meetings with fans have been with Ark and LSU peeps. I miss having that game because it was such a great atmosphere between fans with some pretty incredible games.