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re: How the SEC became Goliath
Posted on 9/17/12 at 7:43 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
Posted on 9/17/12 at 7:43 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
Many would argue that the modern day SEC Goliath was born when- perhaps ironically- a height-challenged Supercoach came into the conference circa late 1999. And as things sit right now- it would be hard to argue with that.
BTW- did this guy have the balls to predict a David?
BTW- did this guy have the balls to predict a David?
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Posted on 9/17/12 at 7:49 pm to oleheat
I think there are many stages to the SEC becoming a Goliath.
-the first expansion and championship game
-UF waking up finally and showing that the league was capable of improving even further from within
-the string of championships obviously
-the domination on the recruiting trail by the bigger schools and even most of the rest at some point during the run
-Rockstar coaches
-NFL pipeline from having great players developed and even 5.7 3 stars making NFL rosters
The only thing really missing which I will never understand is the lack of starting QBs in the NFL from the SEC. We should have the best QBs in the country but we don't always.
-the first expansion and championship game
-UF waking up finally and showing that the league was capable of improving even further from within
-the string of championships obviously
-the domination on the recruiting trail by the bigger schools and even most of the rest at some point during the run
-Rockstar coaches
-NFL pipeline from having great players developed and even 5.7 3 stars making NFL rosters
The only thing really missing which I will never understand is the lack of starting QBs in the NFL from the SEC. We should have the best QBs in the country but we don't always.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 7:51 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
Posted on 9/17/12 at 7:51 pm to LuciusSulla
I think you really have to look at the downfall of Nebraska, the U, Michigan, Florida State, Notre Dame from national contenders to pretenders. Over the last twenty years, the Big 12 became a two team league(OU/tu), the Pac 12 became a 1 team league(USC) and the Big Ten became a 1 team league(OSU), while the SEC really expanded from the Big 4 in to the Big 6. Parity is good for all, at least for the ones that tried it.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 7:52 pm to TeLeFaWx
FSU has not died yet. They are going to be in a big time bowl this year whether they deserve it or not.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 7:54 pm to TeLeFaWx
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Over the last twenty years, the Big 12 became a two team league(OU/tu), the Pac 12 became a 1 team league(USC) and the Big Ten became a 1 team league(OSU), while the SEC really expanded from the Big 4 in to the Big 6.
I tend to agree, but think it was always the six. The question is now if it moves to 7 or 8
Posted on 9/17/12 at 8:22 pm to TeLeFaWx
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I think you really have to look at the downfall of Nebraska, the U, Michigan, Florida State, Notre Dame from national contenders to pretenders
This. As much as the SEC controlled and still controls it's own destiny, the stars aligned to make it happen quicker and easier.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 8:32 pm to roadGator
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FSU has not died yet. They are going to be in a big time bowl this year whether they deserve it or not.
Agree, I expect Bama or LSU to skull drag the frick out of them too.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 8:46 pm to roadGator
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FSU has not died yet. They are going to be in a big time bowl this year whether they deserve it or not.
No, but over this stretch of SEC dominance, they have been a non-factor.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 8:47 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
Alabama and Tennessee laid the foundation. The rest fell in line.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 9:19 pm to psk_Vol
Alabama and Florida laid the foundation in the 90's with the NC's off of the SECCG performances.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 9:23 pm to psk_Vol
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Alabama and Tennessee laid the foundation. The rest fell in line.
Technically Texas A&M laid the foundation by knocking off K-State in the Big 12 Title game in 98...
Posted on 9/17/12 at 9:31 pm to TeLeFaWx
Vanderbilt beat Alabama 117-0 or some shite like that back in the early 1900s.
That forced Bama into becoming a powerhouse.
fricking Vandy started it.
That forced Bama into becoming a powerhouse.
fricking Vandy started it.
Posted on 9/17/12 at 9:46 pm to LuciusSulla
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I always felt like Auburn going undefeated and getting snubbed was the moment that a decade of burning resentment became a full on conflagration.
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