True and the LSU/Bama rivalry is about to become as big on the court as it is on the football field.

Jordy said on his show yesterday that Wade and Oats absolutely hate each other and not just based off what was seen publicly in games last year; but from statements made by both in private conversations to others.

I just hope Wade and LSU can get back the upper hand on that rivalry this year and shut Oats and his players up. But it will be tough as Bama will be very talented again this year and Oats is a really good coach.

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Posted by Alt26

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Posted on 6/30/21 at 1:56 pm to TigerLaw40

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True and the LSU/Bama rivalry is about to become as big on the court as it is on the football field.

That's if the LSU fans "buy in". To their credit, Alabama fans fully embraced the basketball team and their success last season. They were very much the majority in the SECT final...where the on the court rivalry between the staffs hit a boiling point.

I'm hoping the LSU fans remember Oats yelling "get the frick out of here" towards the LSU bench at the end of the SECT final and return the sentiment this upcoming season. There was once a time when the PMAC was a madhouse and FAR exceeded anything most of the SEC brought. Including Alabama. It would be fun to see a 2019-Vandy like atmosphere vs. Alabama this season (except with the vitriol directed to Oats rather than the LSU AD).

Other than Cal, the only coach that seems to draw the ire of LSU fans is Bruce Pearl. Why? He and Wade get along and have mutual respect. Plus, while intense on behalf of his team, Bruce is fun. Guys like Oats and Rick Barnes are the douchebags.

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