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Rank the Rivalries in the SEC
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:23 am
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:23 am
1. Alabama vs. Auburn. Nickname: The Iron Bowl. Arguably the greatest rivalry in college football.
2. Georgia vs. Florida. The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. Arguably the greatest neutral site rivalry in college football along with Texas vs. OU.
3. Georgia vs. Auburn. The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry. The rivalry has become much more contentious between the two fanbases as of late.
4. Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State. The Egg Bowl. Rarely matters nationally but the hatred these two schools feel for one another is second to none.
5. Alabama vs. Tennessee. Third Saturday in October. Once one of the best rivalries in the conference but has taken a downward turn due to Tennessee's recent ineptitude.
6. LSU vs. Alabama. Nickname? Was the biggest rivalry in the SEC during the first decade of this century, but has taken a backseat as of late due to Alabama's dominance.
7. Tennessee vs. Florida. Nickname? See explanation for #5.
8. LSU vs. Florida. Nickname? Yearly cross-divisional opponents and there is always tons of NFL talent on the field.
These would be my tier 1 rivalries ranked in order. There are obviously other rivalries, but I consider them secondary.
2. Georgia vs. Florida. The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. Arguably the greatest neutral site rivalry in college football along with Texas vs. OU.
3. Georgia vs. Auburn. The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry. The rivalry has become much more contentious between the two fanbases as of late.
4. Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State. The Egg Bowl. Rarely matters nationally but the hatred these two schools feel for one another is second to none.
5. Alabama vs. Tennessee. Third Saturday in October. Once one of the best rivalries in the conference but has taken a downward turn due to Tennessee's recent ineptitude.
6. LSU vs. Alabama. Nickname? Was the biggest rivalry in the SEC during the first decade of this century, but has taken a backseat as of late due to Alabama's dominance.
7. Tennessee vs. Florida. Nickname? See explanation for #5.
8. LSU vs. Florida. Nickname? Yearly cross-divisional opponents and there is always tons of NFL talent on the field.
These would be my tier 1 rivalries ranked in order. There are obviously other rivalries, but I consider them secondary.
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Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:28 am to ZeusStamos
The stinking vols are our greatest rival in the SEC.
LSU is 2nd.
The Iron Bowl is a great game, but it lacks the importance of continuing to be better than the other 2.
At least from Bama's perspective.
LSU is 2nd.
The Iron Bowl is a great game, but it lacks the importance of continuing to be better than the other 2.
At least from Bama's perspective.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:36 am to ZeusStamos
Tennessee/bama is the SECs rivalry.
it's the SECs mich/osu, and tx/ou. Yall hate to hear it, but get over it.
it's the SECs mich/osu, and tx/ou. Yall hate to hear it, but get over it.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:39 am to TOSOV
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it's the SECs mich/osu, and tx/ou. Yall hate to hear it, but get over it.
I think your opinion is definitely in the minority.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:42 am to TOSOV
Lmao smh. Dumbest comment ever
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:47 am to ZeusStamos
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it's the SECs mich/osu, and tx/ou. Yall hate to hear it, but get over it.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:47 am to llfshoals
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The stinking vols are our greatest rival in the SEC.
Nothing like a great rubber stamp game for the mighty tahd. RMFT!!!
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:53 am to jangalang
You do know they have the second most SEC titles right?
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:55 am to llfshoals
It is obvious from this board that you are right. The Auburn Bama Love Fest is anything but a rivalry
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:55 am to llfshoals
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ou do know they have the second most SEC titles right?
Technically UGA and Tennessee are tied for second most SEC titles. Each school has 13.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:00 am to ZeusStamos
You're right. I had forgotten that Georgia tied Tennessee with this year's SEC title, congratulations you passed LSU on the list. We still hate the stinking vols more
This post was edited on 2/6/18 at 7:03 am
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:01 am to llfshoals
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The Iron Bowl is a great game, but it lacks the importance of continuing to be better than the other 2.
At least from Bama's perspective.
Not from MY perspective. I would move UT to third until they beat us - with Aubs and LSU being 1 and 2
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:07 am to Pinche Cabron
quote:You're what 20-25? Recent events are less important than overall
Not from MY perspective. I would move UT to third until they beat us - with Aubs and LSU being 1 and 2
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:08 am to ZeusStamos
"South Carolina-Texas A&M Equestrian"
-Cheese Grits probably
-Cheese Grits probably
This post was edited on 2/6/18 at 7:34 am
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:10 am to llfshoals
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You're what 20-25? Recent events are less important than overall
Overall, Nebraska is still a top three powerhouse then. Whenever the rivalry is worth a damn again, I’ll let you know.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:14 am to ZeusStamos
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1. Alabama vs. Auburn. Nickname: The Iron Bowl. Arguably the greatest rivalry in college football.
I used to think this until they openly rooted for Alabama to win the national title. Michigan fans would never, ever, ever root for OSU to win the national title, even if the game was against Michigan State.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:15 am to ZeusStamos
I think this would have gotten more upvotes if someone else had posted it.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:18 am to ZeusStamos
1. Iron Bowl
2. TSIO
3. DSOR
4. WLOCP
5. Egg Bowl
This post was edited on 2/6/18 at 7:21 am
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:28 am to jangalang
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Nothing like a great rubber stamp game for the mighty tahd. RMFT!!!
Bama leads 55-38-7...prior to Saban the record was 44-38-7...hardly a rubber stamp. The Iron Bowl is currently 45-36-1...very comparable to what people over the age of 40 know that the TSIO was until recently.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:37 am to madmaxvol
State and Ole Miss have each beat Bama twice since the last time Tennessee won on the third Saturday in October, think about that.
The last eleven years are more relevant than the eleven before that, sorry old timers, but it's true. Bama-Tennessee is not a great rivalry anymore, it could make a comeback if Tennessee football develops a pulse.
The last eleven years are more relevant than the eleven before that, sorry old timers, but it's true. Bama-Tennessee is not a great rivalry anymore, it could make a comeback if Tennessee football develops a pulse.
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