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Move the SEC Championship Tournament to Globe Life...
Posted on 5/25/22 at 10:58 pm
Posted on 5/25/22 at 10:58 pm
As soon as possible and move on. Domed so no weather issues there and an excellent venue. As Texas and OU enter the SEC, the Big 12 will lose some luster in baseball as far as hosting the Big 12 tournament there as well so likely can be had easily.
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Posted on 5/25/22 at 11:04 pm to Allthereis88
Where is that? Don't recognize that SEC town.
Posted on 5/25/22 at 11:10 pm to Allthereis88
No
Posted on 5/25/22 at 11:13 pm to ReversePiggie
Lol-did not know that was an absolute requirement. It would be nice to not have weather issues for sure. And Dallas/Arlington is a great area and the venue is top notch. I do apologize - it is now Globe Life Field next to Choctaw Park as well. As it hosts the Big 12 tournament now-they are clearly open to it.
This post was edited on 5/25/22 at 11:38 pm
Posted on 5/25/22 at 11:13 pm to TRUERockyTop
I would support that move. Just do not keep it in Hoover every year.
Posted on 5/25/22 at 11:14 pm to TRUERockyTop
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No
Why not? Any venue that is domed would be good if the Texas thing bothers you.
Posted on 5/25/22 at 11:18 pm to Allthereis88
That’s a no from me.
Posted on 5/25/22 at 11:24 pm to Farmer1906
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That’s a no from me.
Interested to know why? No downside for us. I do like traveling throughout the SEC footprint, but there are plenty of opportunities for that. Major upside to a dome and a nice venue.
Also-now that Texas and OU are coming, more stuff needs to head west. No reason to keep everything central and east when there are great/better venues here. Like them or not, A&M should and likely will combine with these 2 from an administrative standpoint to change things a bit anyway.
This post was edited on 5/25/22 at 11:32 pm
Posted on 5/25/22 at 11:32 pm to Allthereis88
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Interested to know why?
Weather happens but if a dome should be required, why doesn't MLB agree?
Posted on 5/25/22 at 11:40 pm to borotiger
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Interested to know why?
Weather happens but if a dome should be required, why doesn't MLB agree?
They don't have to play a tournament in 4-5 days, they have a long season for any make ups. The SEC tournament just happens to be at a time when rain is pretty likely in Birmingham. If not a dome, maybe just move it to somewhere with typically better weather that time of year. A dome ends all issues with weather though.
This post was edited on 5/25/22 at 11:41 pm
Posted on 5/25/22 at 11:49 pm to Allthereis88
If we keep divisions, have it in Dallas or Atlanta based on the #1 seed. This year, with Tennessee being #1, do it in Atlanta. If a west team is #1 seed, do it in Dallas. It’s that simple. Everyone will agree. Right?
Posted on 5/25/22 at 11:53 pm to Allthereis88
Rain is common this time of year everywhere east of New Mexico. It happens. Not opposed to moving it from the Met, but to do so because of rain is reactionary.
Posted on 5/26/22 at 12:03 am to Bama Bird
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Rain is common this time of year everywhere east of New Mexico. It happens. Not opposed to moving it from the Met, but to do so because of rain is reactionary.
Has this happened before? I believe it has been an issue previously. And you made my point for me on the weather this time of year in the eastern areas of the conference even moreso-a dome would be a good idea, Globe Life or not. Especially when -as this year-missing games could really hurt some SEC bubble teams that need games and RPI boosts. Rotating like Colonel states above is likely a better idea.
The inevitable move to venues west is something that everyone needs to get used to as well.
Posted on 5/26/22 at 12:07 am to Allthereis88
Not a fan of the big sterile environment of Globe Life. As well as SEC fans travel, we’re not filling that. I think a more intimate setting at a minor league park is a better fit. Stick it in a fun area and it’ll be perfect.
Posted on 5/26/22 at 12:12 am to Farmer1906
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Not a fan of the big sterile environment of Globe Life. As well as SEC fans travel, we’re not filling that. I think a more intimate setting at a minor league park is a better fit. Stick it in a fun area and it’ll be perfect.
It would get plenty full for atmosphere and is a hell of a lot better venue - and DOMED, lol. Ending weather issues would be extremely beneficial. Ask any team this year that misses out on a bid/host spot/national seed if they miss crucial games to help RPI/seeding. I do think rotating it is a better idea than one venue as Colonel said above.
Posted on 5/26/22 at 12:13 am to Colonel Ingus
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If we keep divisions, have it in Dallas or Atlanta based on the #1 seed. This year, with Tennessee being #1, do it in Atlanta. If a west team is #1 seed, do it in Dallas. It’s that simple. Everyone will agree. Right?
Of course, genius idea from a logistical standpoint!
This post was edited on 5/26/22 at 12:17 am
Posted on 5/26/22 at 12:14 am to borotiger
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Weather happens but if a dome should be required, why doesn't MLB agree?
The situations are not comparable.
This is a double elimination tournament that is going to burn out multiple teams pitching staffs right before the tourney that actually matters. Getting rained out at Hoover is damn near a yearly issue. It's a joke that every game is locked into that place.
At the very least the first two days should be split up at two locations to make it easier to get all the games in.
Posted on 5/26/22 at 12:19 am to Flynn2Byrd
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Of course, genius idea from a logistical standpoint!
Good Lord. The worst argument ever. Logistically what would be so difficult? What genius level planning would this take when done years in advance? It's not like I am saying move it today. Odd argument...
Posted on 5/26/22 at 12:26 am to Allthereis88
Most large venues such as a stadium host other events at the time of the SEC tournament that are planned well in advance before people would know who the number one seed in the SEC would be from the east or west which could hypothetically not be decided until the last week of the season? While not difficult, there are levels to this whole planning thing
Posted on 5/26/22 at 12:37 am to Flynn2Byrd
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Most large venues such as a stadium host other events at the time of the SEC tournament that are planned well in advance before people would know who the number one seed in the SEC would be from the east or west which could hypothetically not be decided until the last week of the season? While not difficult, there are levels to this whole planning thing
Still very doable and certainly not rocket science. You could also simply rotate venues period (which is the main part of this that is a great idea and would be my choice) with no tie to the regular season standings, etc at all. That would be extremely easy. Overall-not the biggest worry no matter what the situation.
This post was edited on 5/26/22 at 12:39 am
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