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re: Your 3 “permanent rivals”?
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:26 am to AU6X
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:26 am to AU6X
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From your lips to God’s ears, but I’m afraid that AU/UF as an annually game will never be resurrected.
Having Ala/uga/UF as AU’s 3 perms would be awesome. Hard as hell, but Auburn is at its best when it’s playing these 3 every year.
Back in the day when UGA, Auburn and Florida all played one another back to back or nearly so there were some seriously good football games and they often decided something conference wise.....
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Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:28 am to Ag Zwin
UGA
UF
UT
I really hate we didnt get one of these teams. I get that they want to protect rivalries...but if we are going to expand then some of those rivalries should suffer. Carolina not getting any of these three is an absolute travesty.
UF
UT
I really hate we didnt get one of these teams. I get that they want to protect rivalries...but if we are going to expand then some of those rivalries should suffer. Carolina not getting any of these three is an absolute travesty.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:29 am to Ag Zwin
Here's what ChatGPT thinks:
ALABAMA
Auburn (Iron Bowl)
LSU (heated since Saban era)
Tennessee (Third Saturday in October)
ARKANSAS
Texas (renewed rivalry from SWC days)
Missouri (Battle Line Rivalry)
Ole Miss (long-standing SEC West friction)
AUBURN
Alabama (Iron Bowl)
Georgia (Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry)
LSU (rivalry dating back to '80s-'90s)
FLORIDA
Georgia (World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party)
Tennessee (’90s rivalry with meaning)
LSU (historic cross-division game)
GEORGIA
Florida (Cocktail Party)
Auburn (Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry)
South Carolina (border/rising rivalry)
KENTUCKY
Tennessee (border rival)
South Carolina (modern rivalry)
Mississippi State (historical annual matchup)
LSU
Alabama (Saban/Saturday night drama)
Florida (chaotic annual games)
Ole Miss (traditional rival pre-Bama emphasis)
MISSISSIPPI STATE
Ole Miss (Egg Bowl)
LSU (border rivalry, traditional games)
Kentucky (common cross-division game)
MISSOURI
Arkansas (Battle Line Rivalry)
Oklahoma (Big 8 history)
South Carolina (SEC East peer, "Columbia Cup")
OLE MISS
Mississippi State (Egg Bowl)
LSU (long-standing series)
Arkansas (recent good matchups)
OKLAHOMA
Texas (Red River Rivalry)
Missouri (old Big 8 ties)
Texas A&M (renewed interest, regional)
SOUTH CAROLINA
Georgia (border, divisional history)
Florida (consistent cross-division)
Missouri (matched in SEC East often)
TENNESSEE
Alabama (Third Saturday in October)
Florida (’90s grudge)
Kentucky (border, long history)
TEXAS
Oklahoma (Red River Rivalry)
Texas A&M (Lone Star grudge)
Arkansas (historic SWC)
TEXAS A&M
Texas (Lone Star rivalry)
LSU (Thanksgiving-style recent rivalry)
Oklahoma (old Big 12 heat)
VANDERBILT
Tennessee (in-state)
Ole Miss (long SEC history)
Kentucky (academic/athletic peer)
ALABAMA
Auburn (Iron Bowl)
LSU (heated since Saban era)
Tennessee (Third Saturday in October)
ARKANSAS
Texas (renewed rivalry from SWC days)
Missouri (Battle Line Rivalry)
Ole Miss (long-standing SEC West friction)
AUBURN
Alabama (Iron Bowl)
Georgia (Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry)
LSU (rivalry dating back to '80s-'90s)
FLORIDA
Georgia (World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party)
Tennessee (’90s rivalry with meaning)
LSU (historic cross-division game)
GEORGIA
Florida (Cocktail Party)
Auburn (Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry)
South Carolina (border/rising rivalry)
KENTUCKY
Tennessee (border rival)
South Carolina (modern rivalry)
Mississippi State (historical annual matchup)
LSU
Alabama (Saban/Saturday night drama)
Florida (chaotic annual games)
Ole Miss (traditional rival pre-Bama emphasis)
MISSISSIPPI STATE
Ole Miss (Egg Bowl)
LSU (border rivalry, traditional games)
Kentucky (common cross-division game)
MISSOURI
Arkansas (Battle Line Rivalry)
Oklahoma (Big 8 history)
South Carolina (SEC East peer, "Columbia Cup")
OLE MISS
Mississippi State (Egg Bowl)
LSU (long-standing series)
Arkansas (recent good matchups)
OKLAHOMA
Texas (Red River Rivalry)
Missouri (old Big 8 ties)
Texas A&M (renewed interest, regional)
SOUTH CAROLINA
Georgia (border, divisional history)
Florida (consistent cross-division)
Missouri (matched in SEC East often)
TENNESSEE
Alabama (Third Saturday in October)
Florida (’90s grudge)
Kentucky (border, long history)
TEXAS
Oklahoma (Red River Rivalry)
Texas A&M (Lone Star grudge)
Arkansas (historic SWC)
TEXAS A&M
Texas (Lone Star rivalry)
LSU (Thanksgiving-style recent rivalry)
Oklahoma (old Big 12 heat)
VANDERBILT
Tennessee (in-state)
Ole Miss (long SEC history)
Kentucky (academic/athletic peer)
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:29 am to TriStateAreaFootball
quote:
Has never been very difficult.
ALA - AUB, MSU, UTK
ARK - LSU, OM, UTA
AUB - ALA, UGA, UV
UGA - USC, AUB, UF
UF - UGA, UK, UTK
UK - UF, MIZ, MSU
LSU - ARK, TAMU, OM
MSU - OM, UK, ALA
MIZ - OU, UK, USC
OM - MSU, LSU, ARK
OU - UTA, MIZ, TAMU
USC - UGA, UV, MIZ
UTA - OU, TAMU, ARK
UTK - ALA, UV, UF
TAMU - UTA, LSU, OU
UV - AUB, UTK, USC
I mean....no offense but your one for Carolina is pretty dumb. We don't accept
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:29 am to AwgustaDawg
quote:I'm a huge proponent of having rivals physically close to each other.
This would be my pick but if it were Kentucky or Vandy instead of South Carolina I wouldn't mind...
Athens to Lexington isn't a viable road trip. Athens to Nashville is better, but dude you don't even have to skip any classes on Friday to make it to Columbia, SC on a Friday night then make it back to Athens on Sunday afternoon even if you need to sleep off a hangover.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:30 am to KeyWestCuban
Pretty spot on imo except I think LSU should always play a&m and so should arky
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:30 am to Ag Zwin
As an A&M fan, this isn't who I want for A&M, but rather, what I came up with when trying to preserve the long-standing rivals, and filling in the rest:
Florida - Georgia, S. Carolina, LSU
Georgia - Florida, Auburn, S. Carolina
South Carolina - Vandy, Florida, Georgia
Tennessee - Kentucky, Bama, Vandy
Kentucky - Tennessee, Miss State, Auburn
Vanderbilt - S. Carolina, Missouri, Tennessee
Alabama - Auburn, Tennessee, Miss State
Auburn - Bama, Georgia, Kentucky
Ole Miss - Miss State, LSU, A&M
Mississippi State - Ole Miss, Kentucky, Bama
LSU - A&M, Ole Miss, Florida
Texas A&M - LSU, Texas, Ole Miss
Texas - Oklahoma, A&M, Arkansas
Oklahoma - Texas, Arkansas, Missouri
Arkansas - Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
Missouri - Arkansas, Vandy, Oklahoma
I did this by starting with the most historic rivalries, then sort of filling in the blanks logically. I was working in a table, and the third column has some pairings that were just there by process of elimination (A&M-Ole Miss and Auburn-Kentucky).
Some teams had two rivalries which just had to be protected, others only one (or arguably, none that MUST be played, but at least one or two very logical pairings). If you are a little bit more flexible on losing some of those longstanding matchups, then you can come up with something else, but I tried to keep as many of those as possible.
Florida - Georgia, S. Carolina, LSU
Georgia - Florida, Auburn, S. Carolina
South Carolina - Vandy, Florida, Georgia
Tennessee - Kentucky, Bama, Vandy
Kentucky - Tennessee, Miss State, Auburn
Vanderbilt - S. Carolina, Missouri, Tennessee
Alabama - Auburn, Tennessee, Miss State
Auburn - Bama, Georgia, Kentucky
Ole Miss - Miss State, LSU, A&M
Mississippi State - Ole Miss, Kentucky, Bama
LSU - A&M, Ole Miss, Florida
Texas A&M - LSU, Texas, Ole Miss
Texas - Oklahoma, A&M, Arkansas
Oklahoma - Texas, Arkansas, Missouri
Arkansas - Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
Missouri - Arkansas, Vandy, Oklahoma
I did this by starting with the most historic rivalries, then sort of filling in the blanks logically. I was working in a table, and the third column has some pairings that were just there by process of elimination (A&M-Ole Miss and Auburn-Kentucky).
Some teams had two rivalries which just had to be protected, others only one (or arguably, none that MUST be played, but at least one or two very logical pairings). If you are a little bit more flexible on losing some of those longstanding matchups, then you can come up with something else, but I tried to keep as many of those as possible.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:32 am to TexasWranglers
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No reason for Arky. LSU would be much more fun for a new generation
I respect you as a Longhorn and as a poster.
But no, we gotta keep Arkansas. Texas stands on tradition. Frankly, LSU is not even worthy to be our rival if you wanna get in the mud over it.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:33 am to twk
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As an A&M fan, this isn't who I want for A&M, but rather, what I came up with when trying to preserve the long-standing rivals, and filling in the rest:
I actually really like yours. Best one ive seen so far for everyone. . Maybe Tennessee would be grumpy, but respectfully they have like 5 or 6 they would like to permanent
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:36 am to Ag Zwin
1 - Florida
2 - Auburn
3 - Tennessee/Miss./Alabama (although we’ve played the other 2 more often)
2 - Auburn
3 - Tennessee/Miss./Alabama (although we’ve played the other 2 more often)
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:36 am to MtVernon
Lets see how the first 4-05 years go with Arky. I'm old enough to remember the rivalry and 3rd Gen Longhorn so I respect and appreciate the historical nature.
I just think the below would be better:
A) LSU better team past 20 years
B) What recruiting ground would be better LSU or Ark? Plus deeper roots in East Texas
MtVernon you mentioned LSU is not even worthy, I am curious why do you think that?
I just think the below would be better:
A) LSU better team past 20 years
B) What recruiting ground would be better LSU or Ark? Plus deeper roots in East Texas
MtVernon you mentioned LSU is not even worthy, I am curious why do you think that?
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:37 am to BigBro
Wasn’t this the Roommate Swap site?
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:37 am to twk
quote:
Texas A&M - LSU, Texas, Ole Miss
quote:
Arkansas - Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
If this happens, I will melt down.
If TAMU's schedule is Arkansas' three most-played P4 opponents, and Arkansas is stuck playing OU and Missouri, I will be pissed. Arkansas has never consistently played OU or Mizzou.
Edit - The scenario above would represent Arkansas being pushed out of the Southeastern Conference. Betrayal is the only word to describe it. If that pairing is the future, then Arkansas should have never joined this conference.
This post was edited on 5/8/25 at 11:43 am
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:38 am to Ag Zwin
quote:
For A&M, I would say:
1) Texas
2) LSU
3) Arky
How is Arky supposed to be a rival of Aggie? Has anyone witnessed the last dozen games they've played?
Holy hell, there is no greater example of Aggie ownage.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:38 am to TriStateAreaFootball
I do not care who Ark plays, thats is not my concern. The OP asked who (as fans I presume) we would like to be our 3 main rivals.
See quote "What would be your choice for your school’s 3 permanent rivals, ranked by intensity?"
I would prefer to see LSU to Ark. Appreciate your chiming in for sure but my 2 cents is to drop Ark in favor of LSU
See quote "What would be your choice for your school’s 3 permanent rivals, ranked by intensity?"
I would prefer to see LSU to Ark. Appreciate your chiming in for sure but my 2 cents is to drop Ark in favor of LSU
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:38 am to TriStateAreaFootball
Yeah, we need to keep the Ole Miss Arkansas games going. Its the most underrated series in the SEC.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:39 am to BigBro
What does “BM” & “SM” mean in the 3rd image?
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:40 am to TexasWranglers
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MtVernon you mentioned LSU is not even worthy, I am curious why do you think that?
Texas is not going to fraternize with a tea-bagging bunch of 3-tooth sidewalk fans yelling STTDB.
Sorry, no. The line is drawn. Call it whatever they will.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:41 am to southernboisb
quote:
Wasn’t this the Roommate Swap site?
The switch?
Can't be done.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 11:46 am to Landmass
I want to play Georgia, LSU, Tennessee and Auburn every single year. If they can't make this happen, then I don't give a shite.
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