re: Anyone know the process used to form the Bridge Schedule for 2013?

Each school was represented in a formed committee to arrive at the bridge schedule.

LSU's scheduling coordinator is Asst. AD Verge Ausberry. To my knowledge, there has been no individual statements made from any of the schools' representatives.

There was a method used, but variations had to occur, due to scheduling difficulties with home and away, open dates, etc. The biggest factor that worked in Alabama's favor is that Missuori wanted its home SEC opener to be a big name, and they specifically wanted Alabama.

Alabama was more than happy to oblige, and skip their date with rightful opponent Georgia.

The 2014 and 2015 schedules should have LSU playing 2 teams out of Vandy, Kentucky, and Missouri, and Bama playing SC and FL.

I actually had a random meeting with one of Missouri's Asst AD's in Orange Beach this summer, and he confirmed their desire to play Bama. I told him it must be nice to get your way with the conference, especially considering all the seniority Missouri has.

It also confirms what we all know to be true. Alabama with Saban is more marketable, and therefore will be given every opportunity to succeed in the best interests of the conference, where everyone in the end, gets paid.

And that is the bottom line. Don't forget it. Absolutely nothing to do with fairness and equality in competition to determine champions.