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re: Where do you rank the Iron Bowl among the greatest rivalries in sports?
Posted on 12/1/13 at 8:59 pm to dbt_Geaux_Tigers_196
Posted on 12/1/13 at 8:59 pm to dbt_Geaux_Tigers_196
Maybe football clubs in England?
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Posted on 12/1/13 at 8:59 pm to dbt_Geaux_Tigers_196
i mean its up there, but its not the best in all of sport
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:01 pm to WestCoastAg
Not nationally, but for local intensity, it would be hard to match.
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:02 pm to AUTiger45
That's not nice.
I have an opinion.
Sorry not sorry.
I have an opinion.
Sorry not sorry.
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:03 pm to TTsTowel
Its a good rivalry in college football but lets not get carried away here. Its not up there with some of the pro sports rivalries or even some college basketball rivalries.
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:03 pm to dbt_Geaux_Tigers_196
im not debating that, but when you say "best rivalry in all of sports" others come to mind first
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:04 pm to Fizzou
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You're overlooking the Marlins/Mets rivalry.
As a Marlins fan I can attest to this great "rivalry"
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:07 pm to WestCoastAg
Right, and I agree. But for those who have never lived in Alabama...well, let's just it's different. 
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:08 pm to TTsTowel
Overrated
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:09 pm to HandGrenade
I hate Barcelona more than anyone on the planet.
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:09 pm to TTsTowel
Wait, in all sports? 467th.
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:10 pm to WestCoastAg
Celtics/Lakers. Oh goodness California is going to your head.
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:13 pm to EKG
honest isnt usually nice... of course, I also dont believe your opinion is quite as honest as you'd like to put on.
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:14 pm to AUTiger45
Real Madrid vs Barcelona comes to mind
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:14 pm to Pettifogger
name a single other rivalry in sports that ONLY is around because the two teams play each other in the championship. not because of being next to one another or playing each other every year a bunch of times in the regular season. ill wait. im not the only one who thinks this way at all
This post was edited on 12/1/13 at 9:16 pm
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:15 pm to TTsTowel
Michigan/Ohio State
Oklahoma/tu
USC/Notre Dame
They are all better in college, imo. All have blue bloods on both sides, so they get a notch in prestige.
Over the last decade, and specifically the last 5 years, obviously the Iron Bowl is the best in all of college sports, but in general, I'd place it 4th, but the best in-state rivalry at the moment and all time. You're talking about a state that is passionate about college football arguably more than anywhere else and it would take a lot to unseat that. Florida/Florida State could make a good claim because of the 80s and 90s, and if A&M ever wins a natty or two, and that kickstarts the Lone Star Showdown again... those are the only two I could ever imagine getting close, but I don't think either will ever get there.
Duke/UNC is a better overall sports rivalry as well, imo.
Overall professional sports:
Lakers/Celtics
Bulls/Pistons
Knicks/Pacers
Dodgers/Giants
Cardinals/Cubs
Yankees/Red Sox
Blackhawks/Red Wings
Bruins/Rangers
Canadiens/Maple Leafs
Canadiens/Bruins
Jets/Patriots
Steelers/Ravens
Giants/Eagles
Chiefs/Raiders
Bears/Packers
Packers/Vikings
Cowboys/49ers
Cowboys/Steelers
Cowboys/Eagles
Cowboys/Giants
Cowboys/Redskins
Oklahoma/tu
USC/Notre Dame
They are all better in college, imo. All have blue bloods on both sides, so they get a notch in prestige.
Over the last decade, and specifically the last 5 years, obviously the Iron Bowl is the best in all of college sports, but in general, I'd place it 4th, but the best in-state rivalry at the moment and all time. You're talking about a state that is passionate about college football arguably more than anywhere else and it would take a lot to unseat that. Florida/Florida State could make a good claim because of the 80s and 90s, and if A&M ever wins a natty or two, and that kickstarts the Lone Star Showdown again... those are the only two I could ever imagine getting close, but I don't think either will ever get there.
Duke/UNC is a better overall sports rivalry as well, imo.
Overall professional sports:
Lakers/Celtics
Bulls/Pistons
Knicks/Pacers
Dodgers/Giants
Cardinals/Cubs
Yankees/Red Sox
Blackhawks/Red Wings
Bruins/Rangers
Canadiens/Maple Leafs
Canadiens/Bruins
Jets/Patriots
Steelers/Ravens
Giants/Eagles
Chiefs/Raiders
Bears/Packers
Packers/Vikings
Cowboys/49ers
Cowboys/Steelers
Cowboys/Eagles
Cowboys/Giants
Cowboys/Redskins
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:15 pm to AUTiger45
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leave it to aggies to run in & whip out their stupid
I call mine 'Big Henry'. Is this an A&M thing?
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:16 pm to WestCoastAg
quote:
name a single other rivalry in sports that ONLY is around because the two teams play each other in the championship. not because of being next to one another or playing each other every year a bunch of times in the regular season. ill wait. im not the only who thinks this way at all
Cowboys/Steelers
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:16 pm to oR33Do
quote:weak IMO. most in the EPL are though the lower divisions have some good rivalries.
what about Manchester United Manchester city
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:16 pm to TTsTowel
It would help if you guys were closer overall and could keep from being blown out.
Hey, needed to have some joy this weekend. Luck in ATL.
Hey, needed to have some joy this weekend.
Luck in ATL.
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