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re: Bama fans, which game means more -- UT or AU?
Posted on 9/21/11 at 10:15 am to Ice Cold
Posted on 9/21/11 at 10:15 am to Ice Cold
In terms of getting to ATL, the Auburn game means alot.
But in terms of history and tradition, Tennessee by a mile. We've played 93 times and the schools have won 42 conference titles since the rivalry started. They are the other blueblood in the SEC and beating them just gives a certain satisfaction that you can't get by beating a team like AU.
But in terms of history and tradition, Tennessee by a mile. We've played 93 times and the schools have won 42 conference titles since the rivalry started. They are the other blueblood in the SEC and beating them just gives a certain satisfaction that you can't get by beating a team like AU.
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Posted on 9/21/11 at 11:03 am to Ice Cold
It's obviously UT. Just look at all the threads their fans start about them compared to Auburn. They are clearly Aubsessed with Tennessee. 
Posted on 9/21/11 at 11:15 am to marshallcotiger
I am not a fan of bama or the Tigers. But I don't see how you could end either of those games. The UT/Bama game has as much history as any there is. Those two teams built southern football. How could you ever end "The third Saturday in October"?. Surely Mike Slive is smarter than that. I mean tradition and history has to mean something doesn't it?
Same goes for the Iron Bowl. How could that game not be played yearly? Makes no sense if this is the result of expansion. I mean how much money is enough? I don't think people or schools for that matter should stand for it. Certain things make this conference great. Tradition has to be near the top. How to you end UT/Bama or Iron bowl and say tradition matters at all?.....
Same goes for the Iron Bowl. How could that game not be played yearly? Makes no sense if this is the result of expansion. I mean how much money is enough? I don't think people or schools for that matter should stand for it. Certain things make this conference great. Tradition has to be near the top. How to you end UT/Bama or Iron bowl and say tradition matters at all?.....
Posted on 9/21/11 at 11:19 am to NOTORlOUSD
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I'm confused - are most of the Bama fans replying in this thread OK with getting rid of the Iron Bowl if Auburn moves to the East?
No. Not OK with it at all. But more OK than losing the Tennessee game.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 11:19 am to VOL61
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Those two teams built southern football.
Truth.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 11:25 am to VOL61
Division A
Florida
UGA
Auburn
USC
Kentucky
Ole Miss
Vandy
Division B
Alabama
Tennessee
LSU
Arky
MSU
Missouri
Texas A&M
Constant Games
Alabama/Auburn
Georgia/Tennessee
Florida/Louisiana State
Ole Miss/Mississippi State
Florida
UGA
Auburn
USC
Kentucky
Ole Miss
Vandy
Division B
Alabama
Tennessee
LSU
Arky
MSU
Missouri
Texas A&M
Constant Games
Alabama/Auburn
Georgia/Tennessee
Florida/Louisiana State
Ole Miss/Mississippi State
Posted on 9/21/11 at 11:36 am to TH03
We've been down 7 or 8 years. In the last 15 we have 1 NC , 2 SEC chmps, shared or won 6 div titles. In this last decade when we fell off we still have 4 10 win seasons and 4 tied or outright East titles. We would have went to a second NC game in 2001 if LSU hadn't upset us. UT-Bama is the top rivalry. They just happened to get good when we slipped a little. The Iron Bowl only became big the last 5 or 6 years. It's always been UT- Bama.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 11:41 am to VOL61
quote:I think that is my point exactly. If one had to choose, I would lean toward keeping UT.
I am not a fan of bama or the Tigers. But I don't see how you could end either of those games. The UT/Bama game has as much history as any there is. Those two teams built southern football. How could you ever end "The third Saturday in October"?. Surely Mike Slive is smarter than that. I mean tradition and history has to mean something doesn't it?
The Iron Bowl definitely has gained prominence, but mainly (IMO) due to TV and not because both teams have been top-tier programs historically like UA and UT.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 11:43 am to Ice Cold
Drinking in the Vol Navy before a game > Drinking in front of the Swine Research Institute
Posted on 9/21/11 at 11:53 am to NBamaAlum
Lulz @ gumps. You mad cause we beat that arse on the reg. I'd want to play UT more, too.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 11:54 am to AUCE05
quote:You hit puberty yet?
Lulz @ gumps. You mad cause we beat that arse on the reg.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 11:58 am to AUCE05
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Lulz @ gumps. You mad cause we beat that arse on the reg. I'd want to play UT more, too
I think my position has been very clear ever since I started posting on this board. I will also acknowledge that my stance may not be shared by all, as geography plays into it a great deal.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 12:00 pm to NBamaAlum
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Lulz @ gumps. You mad cause we beat that arse on the reg. I'd want to play UT more, too
I think my position has been very clear ever since I started posting on this board. I will also acknowledge that my stance may not be shared by all, as geography plays into it a great deal.
I was expecting a little more from you.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 12:02 pm to AUCE05
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I was expecting a little more from you
You sound like my dad.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 12:04 pm to NBamaAlum
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Posted by NBamaAlum
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I was expecting a little more from you
You sound like my dad.
There's a joke here, just gonna walk away.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 12:05 pm to NBamaAlum
UT all the way.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 12:06 pm to AUCE05
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There's a joke here
No shite. I made it.
A UT fan would have gotten it.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 12:08 pm to T Rey WI
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T Rey WI
UT all the way.
Your post history says otherwise ATPBer.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 12:31 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
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NorthGwinnettTiger
My post history says that I have a problem with the way Auburn handles their business. When I say UT all the way, that comes from someone who played at Alabama under Coach Bryant.
History and the importance of the UA/UT game goes way beyond anything AU will ever bring to the table.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 12:43 pm to marshallcotiger
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It's obviously UT. Just look at all the threads their fans start about them compared to Auburn. They are clearly Aubsessed with Tennessee.
As opposed to the Auburn fans in a thread addressed to "Bama fans"? Fail, as usual.
Bottom line, if it weren't for Tuberville's streak, it would be UT by a mile. I wouldn't want to quit playing either, though.
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