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re: The SEC was so bad in 2000... holy shite.
Posted on 8/11/24 at 7:32 am to harmonics
Posted on 8/11/24 at 7:32 am to harmonics
I would agree with you to a certain point. Offense was better but the 1999 defense was one of the best in the country. We lost very late to USC, in OT to LSU & Arkansas.
That team could have very well been undefeated going into the Egg Bowl (Ole Miss did beat us by 15 points).
Had some really good wins over FL, Auburn, Bama during the season OTOH.
IF only we would have had the ‘99 defense in 2000. Buts and ifs mean little in retrospect.
Winning that bowl did take some of the sting out of the regular season though.
That team could have very well been undefeated going into the Egg Bowl (Ole Miss did beat us by 15 points).
Had some really good wins over FL, Auburn, Bama during the season OTOH.
IF only we would have had the ‘99 defense in 2000. Buts and ifs mean little in retrospect.
Winning that bowl did take some of the sting out of the regular season though.
This post was edited on 8/11/24 at 7:34 am
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Posted on 8/11/24 at 8:01 am to harmonics
I actually went to Vegas for that game. Outside of the game great trip. Hogs were totally uninspired. What worse is new
Posted on 8/11/24 at 8:06 am to harmonics
The 1980s were rougher than hell.
Auburn was most likely the SEC team of the decade by defualt.
Auburn was most likely the SEC team of the decade by defualt.
Posted on 8/11/24 at 8:17 am to harmonics
2000 is when, in hindsight, Arkansas fans got to finally see the rollercoaster ride of having Nutt as the HC. Very mediocre results with some really bad losses and then a couple of really good years when the stars align with the talent before dipping down again.
Nutt, however, was a master of winning just enough games to keep from getting fired in the bad years and then renegotiating his contract during the good years.
Nutt, however, was a master of winning just enough games to keep from getting fired in the bad years and then renegotiating his contract during the good years.
Posted on 8/11/24 at 8:17 am to Godawgs4
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But the Snow Bowl err the Independence Bowl on New Years Eve was epic. One of the great and memorable college football games of all time.
Was there. Also, was at the Arkansas game in Starkville which took place the same day as the sleet Iron Bowl in Tuscaloosa. Started off as a little snow, then turned to ice pellets and some rain by the end. It was supposed to be mid 50's and partly cloudy. So, I dressed the part. Ended up being mid 30's with snow, sleet, and rain. We also blew a 10 point lead in the 4th to lose to a shitty Arkansas team that cost us the SEC West. I ate nachos with extra jalapeños with no drink just to warm up. Real great day.
Posted on 8/11/24 at 8:21 am to msudawg1200
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We also blew a 10 point lead in the 4th to lose to a shitty Arkansas team that cost us the SEC West.
We were a pretty lousy team that year. I can't deny it.
Posted on 8/11/24 at 8:21 am to harmonics
Posted on 8/11/24 at 8:58 am to TailbackU
Heath Evans too.
Posted on 8/11/24 at 9:31 am to harmonics
And Florida got boat raced by the Canes who should’ve been in the Natty
Posted on 8/11/24 at 9:38 am to Godawgs4
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Had some really good wins over FL, Auburn, Bama during the season OTOH.
Do you mean 2000?
MSU didn’t beat Alabama in 1999. That game ended 19-7 with Alabama winning.
Posted on 8/11/24 at 9:52 am to harmonics
quote:I'll always remember 2000 for Jabar Gaffney's heroic game-winning catch at Tennessee.
Florida (10-3),
Posted on 8/11/24 at 10:39 am to harmonics
2000 ... SC beat Ohio State, caused Cooper to be fired. The Gamecocks' Ryan Brewer, an OSU reject from Sandusky, Ohio, was the MVP of the Outback Bowl.
2000 was ok for Gamecock fans.
God Bless Lou Holtz. Biggest turnaround in NCAA history that season.
2000 was ok for Gamecock fans.
God Bless Lou Holtz. Biggest turnaround in NCAA history that season.
Posted on 8/11/24 at 10:49 am to harmonics
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The SEC was so bad in 2000
The conference did get to welcome a new program in LSU. According to their fans, I'm pretty sure that's the year they first started playing football.
Posted on 8/11/24 at 10:54 am to Marktastic86
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The conference did get to welcome a new program in LSU. According to their fans, I'm pretty sure that's the year they first started playing football.
You are correct.
I have been informed in another thread this morning. Any win against LSU before 2000, was pre-integration and does not count.
Posted on 8/11/24 at 10:54 am to Tolbert1906
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always remember 2000 for Jabar Gaffney's heroic game-winning catch at Tennessee.
I remember UGA hanging around pretty decently with Florida that year for about 27ish minutes then Quincy threw a pick that Lito sheoard returned almaot all tbr way. FL acored and we wrre pretty much done after that. Maybe if we score a TD on that drive things play out different but probably not
Posted on 8/11/24 at 10:56 am to Violent Hip Swivel
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Auburn was most likely the SEC team of the decade by defualt.
LMAO
Posted on 8/11/24 at 11:07 am to Che Boludo
2000 sucked
2005 was one of the best seasons. JMO.
2005 was one of the best seasons. JMO.
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2005 was pretty bad as well.
2000:
-Record: 80-63, .559 W-L% (4th of 12) (Schedule and Results)
-SRS: 5.32 (4th of 12), SOS: 3.04 (5th of 12)
-Division Champions: Florida (East) and Auburn (West)
-Conference Champion: Florida (Won Championship Game 28-6)
-Ranked in Preseason AP Poll: 5 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss and Tennessee)
-Ranked in Final AP Poll: 6 (Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Mississippi State and South Carolina)
2005:
-Record: 79-61, .564 W-L% (5th of 12)
-SRS: 4.61 (5th of 12), SOS: 2.46 (5th of 12)
-Division Champions: Georgia (East) and LSU (West)
-Conference Champion: Georgia (Won Championship Game 34-14)
- Ranked in Preseason AP Poll: 5 (Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU and Tennessee)
-Ranked in Final AP Poll: 5 (Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia and LSU)
Posted on 8/11/24 at 2:34 pm to skrayper
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“Do you mean 2000?
MSU didn’t beat Alabama in 1999. That game ended 19-7 with Alabama winning.”
I was referring to 2000. The State defense in 1999 was really good. Lost two games to Bama & Arky and only gave up 19 points in each game. Had we been able to combine the 1999 defense with the 2000 offense, State probably wins the conference both years. Unfortunately that is usually the tale with teams. The stars don’t quite align in a given year.
“Do you mean 2000?
MSU didn’t beat Alabama in 1999. That game ended 19-7 with Alabama winning.”
I was referring to 2000. The State defense in 1999 was really good. Lost two games to Bama & Arky and only gave up 19 points in each game. Had we been able to combine the 1999 defense with the 2000 offense, State probably wins the conference both years. Unfortunately that is usually the tale with teams. The stars don’t quite align in a given year.
This post was edited on 8/11/24 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 8/11/24 at 2:47 pm to harmonics
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What a miserable fricking gam
At least the weather co-operated.
Posted on 8/11/24 at 3:04 pm to harmonics
Most people have recency bias, but in the early 2k's the Big12 was arguably the premier conference.
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