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re: Do you view the Auburn football program as a national power?
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:11 pm to BHMKyle
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:11 pm to BHMKyle
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Not saying they were a powerhouse under Jordan, but he did have some successful seasons as head coach.
#8 finish in 1955
#1 finish in 1957... National Champs... SEC Champs
#4 finish in 1958
#5 finish in 1963
#10 finish in 1970
#5 finish in 1972
#8 finish in 1974
Plus another four finishes in the #11-#20 range.
Auburn became nationally relevant as a program during the Shug Jordan years. During his 25 seasons at Auburn (1951-1975), he managed a 98-66-5 (59.5%) SEC record which was good enough for 3rd place in the SEC during the period... behind Alabama and Ole Miss.
Outside of the 1957 National Championship, I don't think Auburn would have even been considered a "national power" until Pay Dye came to Auburn in the 1980s. Auburn was a program capable of some good years. They put together some very good seasons in the 1950, '60s, and '70s.
But I think it was the 1980s that put Auburn on the map as a "national power".
All true.
And it was Dye who put us on the map as a national power.
Our claim to the 1983 title is stronger than anyone and we were likely 1 play away from a second under Dye in 1988.
Dye also won 3 straight SEC titles. Something only Bear had accomplished until Dye. Also, 4 consecutive top 10 finishes with no more than 2 losses in any season, and 9 consecutive winning seasons after his first year.
This post was edited on 6/11/18 at 4:13 pm
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Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:43 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
Of course we found out later just why Dye was so successful. 
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:44 pm to Korin
He learned from the best.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:44 pm to AuburnTigers
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Not correct. 1983, 1993, & 2004 were all championship seasons
What championship did they win in 93?
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:46 pm to CBandits82
Have they ever legitimately won anything without cheating? Joke of a program and stupid fricking fans to boot
This post was edited on 6/11/18 at 4:47 pm
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:47 pm to lefty08
2010. 
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:48 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
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Dye also won 3 straight SEC titles. Something only Bear had accomplished until Dye
Hmmm.Pretty sure another coach won 3 straight in '80,'81,'82
This post was edited on 6/11/18 at 6:34 pm
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:48 pm to Korin
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What championship did they win in 93?
National Championship Foundation.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:49 pm to RD Dawg
Dooley? Really?
Didnt know that.
Off to google now...
Didnt know that.
Off to google now...
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:50 pm to RD Dawg
I stand corrected...
Dooley won 3 straight as well.
Dooley won 3 straight as well.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:50 pm to lefty08
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Has Arkansas ever legitimately won anything?
FIFY, frickface.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:51 pm to GlossuRabban
Without looking, id say only around 20 national titles, or so. Didnt have to be baby back bitches and break rules for it, either
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:52 pm to GlossuRabban
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National Championship Foundation.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:53 pm to lefty08
We are talking football, Einstein. And you don't have a seat at this table.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:54 pm to Korin
Hey it's no Houlgate or Field & Stream, but they selected us
This post was edited on 6/11/18 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:55 pm to GlossuRabban
Yeah, Auburn is so far ahead of Arkansas in football national titles.......
Like i said, paper champions. Beat that chest for the dominance in 1 sport, and by dominance, i mean not so much
Like i said, paper champions. Beat that chest for the dominance in 1 sport, and by dominance, i mean not so much
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:56 pm to Maytheporkbewithyou
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Bama is our only national power now. Florida isn't far from being there. Maybe someday Tennessee will get back on track.
2001 called and said you still have a past due bill on your Blockbuster acct
This post was edited on 6/12/18 at 9:34 am
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:56 pm to lefty08
We've dominated Arkansas to the tune of a hundred points the past couple seasons.
And yeah, I only care about football
This thread is clearly about football.
And yeah, I only care about football
This thread is clearly about football.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:58 pm to GlossuRabban
Last couple of seasons, arkansas worst in their history 
Are you actually admitting your athletic department cares about the others? Complete and utter failure
Are you actually admitting your athletic department cares about the others? Complete and utter failure
Posted on 6/11/18 at 4:59 pm to GlossuRabban
True.
Frankly though, we weren't the best team in 1993. UF probably would have embarrassed us in a neutral sight rematch. Jordan Hare and Calvin Jacksons pick 6 were saved us against Spurrier that year.
I dont mind throwing it into a discussion like this though as we were the only undefeated team in the country. I just dont claim it like I do 1983 when it was clear we were the true champs that year.
2004 is a bit iffy. I think we would have beaten USC (we were certainly more talented as NFL careers bore out) but we will never know.
Frankly though, we weren't the best team in 1993. UF probably would have embarrassed us in a neutral sight rematch. Jordan Hare and Calvin Jacksons pick 6 were saved us against Spurrier that year.
I dont mind throwing it into a discussion like this though as we were the only undefeated team in the country. I just dont claim it like I do 1983 when it was clear we were the true champs that year.
2004 is a bit iffy. I think we would have beaten USC (we were certainly more talented as NFL careers bore out) but we will never know.
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