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UGA and CLEMSON reactions to beating us
Posted on 9/29/13 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 9/29/13 at 3:47 pm
I live in Georgia and have close ties to UGA and Clemson and I went to both the Chick-fil-a Bowl and this past weekend's game in Athens.
What I've noticed and can attest to by knowing folks at both schools who follow both Clemson and Uga is that their wins against us seemed to be much more meaningful to them, than wins by us in either game would have been.
In the Chick-fil-a bowl game, a win by us would have meant, "OK we beat an ACC team...as expected."
A win against UGA on the road would have meant, "We are really good on the road against SEC teams."
But to Clemson, it was their coming out party...a huge victory against an SEC team. They wanted/needed it more than we did.
To Georgia, it was like they won the National Championship. They celebrated in Sanford stadium a lot longer than tiger fans do in Death Valley after good wins. They certainly seemed to want that win and enjoy that win more than I can say we did.
What's your take on this? Is LSU and Bama now everyone's standard to beat? or have we gotten so used to winning that we take good wins and close losses for granted?
What I've noticed and can attest to by knowing folks at both schools who follow both Clemson and Uga is that their wins against us seemed to be much more meaningful to them, than wins by us in either game would have been.
In the Chick-fil-a bowl game, a win by us would have meant, "OK we beat an ACC team...as expected."
A win against UGA on the road would have meant, "We are really good on the road against SEC teams."
But to Clemson, it was their coming out party...a huge victory against an SEC team. They wanted/needed it more than we did.
To Georgia, it was like they won the National Championship. They celebrated in Sanford stadium a lot longer than tiger fans do in Death Valley after good wins. They certainly seemed to want that win and enjoy that win more than I can say we did.
What's your take on this? Is LSU and Bama now everyone's standard to beat? or have we gotten so used to winning that we take good wins and close losses for granted?
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Posted on 9/29/13 at 3:50 pm to LSUfaninGA
Ga's not won as many big games as we have in the last 5ish years. Look at Murray's record against good teams. To answer your question, Bama is the standard, and lsu has come closest to it.
Posted on 9/29/13 at 3:51 pm to LSUfaninGA
We were talking about that last night. The atmosphere after the game walking to the car was that of the BCSNCG game in the celebration of the fans after the game.
Do recall, they have been abysmal in big games in recent years.
Do recall, they have been abysmal in big games in recent years.
Posted on 9/29/13 at 3:53 pm to LSUfaninGA
As I stood and soaked in what a great game I had just witnessed, UGA came back out on the field to celebrate with their fans. It meant a lot to them.
Posted on 9/29/13 at 3:56 pm to LSUfaninGA
If you are correct and it meant more to them than us, then we have a hell if a lot bigger problems in BR than bad defense.
Posted on 9/29/13 at 3:58 pm to LSUfaninGA
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Is LSU and Bama now everyone's standard to beat? or have we gotten so used to winning that we take good wins and close losses for granted?
Yes and yes.
Posted on 9/29/13 at 4:03 pm to LSUfaninGA
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What's your take on this? Is LSU and Bama now everyone's standard to beat? or have we gotten so used to winning that we take good wins and close losses for granted?
Bama is. LSU was.
Posted on 9/29/13 at 4:09 pm to LSUfaninGA
I was thinking the same thing....also Bama's reaction last year.
Posted on 9/29/13 at 4:13 pm to LSUfaninGA
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They celebrated in Sanford stadium a lot longer than tiger fans do in Death Valley after good wins.
We're lucky if our fans make it to the end of the game. They're too busy trying to get back to their drinking and tailgating.
Posted on 9/29/13 at 4:16 pm to LSUfaninGA
I also live in Ga and its unbelievable how many fans were so quiet on social media before the game and the minute the game was over they came out of the woodwork. They knew if they lost to us their chances to make it to pasadena took a huge hit Most were terrified of playing us and just 3 mere weeks ago they were screaming for Richt to be fired. They still have to face Fl as do we and I think the gators are better with the new qb than the one who got hurt. This season is far from over and call mea posi tiger but I believe we will be fine and that adjustments will be made.
Wore mty purple and gold proudly today while out and about.
Wore mty purple and gold proudly today while out and about.
Posted on 9/29/13 at 4:20 pm to LSUfaninGA
Of course LSU is a huge win for any program. UGA only had to beat us and the rest is clear sailing.
Posted on 9/29/13 at 4:23 pm to LSUfaninGA
Seems about right. Both will be top 6 teams and we are 3-2 in our last 5.
Posted on 9/29/13 at 5:17 pm to LSUfaninGA
Bama is the standard. They like to beat LSU because of the arrogant fans.
Posted on 9/29/13 at 5:52 pm to LSUfaninGA
It was an amazing reaction from UGA. Just when I thought Richt was about to say he's going to Disbey World, he started crying instead. Then the players did a stadium lap like they'd never won a home game.
Posted on 9/30/13 at 1:24 pm to LSUfaninGA
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LSUfaninGA
Living here, I can confirm.
Posted on 9/30/13 at 1:28 pm to LSUfaninGA
Good wins by both UGA and Clemson, now for it to really matter, see if you can take it and ride it to something more.
Anything short of SEC title is meaningless for UGA.
Clemson still has to get through FSU and USC for it to matter.
It's still early - national championships are not won in Sept!
Anything short of SEC title is meaningless for UGA.
Clemson still has to get through FSU and USC for it to matter.
It's still early - national championships are not won in Sept!
Posted on 9/30/13 at 2:19 pm to LSUfaninGA
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To Georgia, it was like they won the National Championship. They celebrated in Sanford stadium a lot longer than tiger fans do in Death Valley after good wins. They certainly seemed to want that win and enjoy that win more than I can say we did.
I hate to say it, but UGA fans >>LSU fans. LSU fans are some perverse combination of blase and obsessed with unrealistic expectations. They don't know how to get into a game for its own sake, and enjoy a win for being a win. They need to both grow up and get over themselves.
Posted on 9/30/13 at 2:54 pm to LSUfaninGA
quote:You're a Jinx!!!
I went to both the Chick-fil-a Bowl and this past weekend's game in Athens
Posted on 9/30/13 at 6:53 pm to LSUfaninGA
My wife and I were in Athens and no doubt the Dawg fans were SUPER excited after the game! I don't really think they thought they were going to beat the Tigers. Now, they think they can beat anybody! Good luck Dawgs! See you in Atlanta if we can find some "D" ...
Posted on 9/30/13 at 7:14 pm to LSUfaninGA
Never ever ever did I expect to see LSU fans lining up collectively to declare a moral victory out of two unacceptable losses.
LSU should have won both games ... and I assure you that your two losses adversely affect SCAR and our fans more than it does yours, obviously.
Disappointed. I've always held LSU's fans' standards in high esteem but thread gives me pause.
LSU should have won both games ... and I assure you that your two losses adversely affect SCAR and our fans more than it does yours, obviously.
Disappointed. I've always held LSU's fans' standards in high esteem but thread gives me pause.
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