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re: Are division championships something to be proud of?

Posted on 12/7/17 at 8:58 pm to
Posted by Farmer1906
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Apr 2009
50406 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 8:58 pm to
Yes, but it kind of depends on the division. The last few years winning the east wasn't all that impressive. Winning the west pretty much means your a top 5 team at a minimum most years.
Posted by Dawgfanman
Member since Jun 2015
22361 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 9:02 pm to
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Winning the west pretty much means you’re Bama, most years.
Posted by ZeusStamos
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2017
1567 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 9:02 pm to
I honestly couldn't care less what a fan of a team that has never won their division thinks.
Posted by Gradual_Stroke
Bee Cave, TX
Member since Oct 2012
20917 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 9:03 pm to
Congrats on being the tallest midget, Georgia
Posted by JohnnyRebel
Colorado
Member since Sep 2014
7191 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 9:04 pm to
Still one of the top divisions in CFB and still better than east. Why not be proud of a SEC west division win?

ETA: I'm aware OM didn't win it out right that year, but my entire point is more than Ole Miss. any team that wins the west should be more proud than any division winner in CFB. That's my point.
This post was edited on 12/7/17 at 9:06 pm
Posted by ZeusStamos
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2017
1567 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 9:05 pm to
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Congrats on being the tallest midget, Georgia


Being SEC Champs means we are the tallest midget?
Posted by Gradual_Stroke
Bee Cave, TX
Member since Oct 2012
20917 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 9:06 pm to
Being an SEC East champion who beat up a hotstreak Auburn team with a Bama hangover does
Posted by ZeusStamos
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2017
1567 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 9:09 pm to
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Being an SEC East champion who beat up a hotstreak Auburn team with a Bama hangover does


I totally get Auburn or even LSU complaining about how hard the west is, but you're a Texas A&M fan. Your team is perennially in 4th or 5th place in that division. You wouldn't even come close to winning the East.
Posted by JohnnyRebel
Colorado
Member since Sep 2014
7191 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 9:45 pm to
A&M would compete just as much as UF and UGa if they were in the east. I don't see them being any worse than any team outside of UF and UGA on a annual basis. TAMU would be not only competing for the east title but probably winning it every other year.
Posted by ZeusStamos
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2017
1567 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 9:52 pm to
A&M has only had one year where they won double digit games since joining the conference. They almost lost this year to a four win florida team. They've lost 3 out of the last four to Mississippi State. They suck.
Posted by kbrake37
Washington DC
Member since Mar 2016
3094 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 11:05 pm to
Its not ring worthy but hanging a banner is acceptable
Posted by DirtyDawg
President of the East Cobb Snobs
Member since Aug 2013
15539 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 11:10 pm to
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Being an SEC East champion who beat up a hotstreak Auburn team with a Bama hangover does







Still have the conference title and a spot in the CFP
Posted by CNB
Columbia, SC
Member since Sep 2007
95907 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 11:11 pm to
The complete opposite is true.

Rings are for the players since you're going to get one from the bowl game anyways.
Posted by Knuckle Checkin Baw
Sonic
Member since Sep 2017
514 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 11:13 pm to
It means you finished the regular season top 4. I'd rather lose in the playoffs than have 3 losses.
Posted by DirtyDawg
President of the East Cobb Snobs
Member since Aug 2013
15539 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 11:24 pm to
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Is making the playoff something to be proud of or must you win it????



I'd say winning the semi-final bowl is ring worthy. If UGA were to win the Rose, but then fall in the Natty I'd be fine with the players getting a Rose Bowl champs ring.
Posted by CNB
Columbia, SC
Member since Sep 2007
95907 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 11:28 pm to
Y'all know they make bowl rings for just about every bowl these days, right?

Tennessee made Music City Bowl rings

Posted by DirtyDawg
President of the East Cobb Snobs
Member since Aug 2013
15539 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 11:30 pm to
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Y'all know they make bowl rings for just about every bowl these days, right?



Yeah, but I still am only cool with major bowls doing it.
Posted by CNB
Columbia, SC
Member since Sep 2007
95907 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 11:30 pm to
Fair enough
Posted by SlowEasyConfident
Member since Nov 2015
6650 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 11:33 pm to
Yes. South Carolina received rings and a sign in their stadium
This post was edited on 12/7/17 at 11:35 pm
Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE
War Damn Eagle Dad!
Member since Oct 2010
105409 posts
Posted on 12/7/17 at 11:37 pm to
It's only good if the program uses it as a stepping stone in their progression towards a championship. It says your team has moved to another level. If means nothing if your team regresses from there.
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