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The hype for Saturday doesn’t match 2011
Posted on 11/5/19 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 11/5/19 at 12:42 pm
Maybe it’s because of the losing streak to the Tide? Not sure.
I think the real reason is the CFP. There was more urgency to win in 2011 under the BCS, but obviously that didn’t matter in the end.
Now, a loss does not end anybody’s season. I think a 1 loss Bama or LSU gets into the CFP, barring a UGa upset in Atlanta. It almost feels like some shine has been taken off of a #1 v #2 matchup.
I think the real reason is the CFP. There was more urgency to win in 2011 under the BCS, but obviously that didn’t matter in the end.
Now, a loss does not end anybody’s season. I think a 1 loss Bama or LSU gets into the CFP, barring a UGa upset in Atlanta. It almost feels like some shine has been taken off of a #1 v #2 matchup.
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Posted on 11/5/19 at 12:43 pm to TexasTiger08
Probably won’t even be 1 vs 2 once the rankings come out
Posted on 11/5/19 at 12:43 pm to TexasTiger08
Good
Posted on 11/5/19 at 12:46 pm to TexasTiger08
Defense/Special Teams sets the tempo and we don't have near as electrifying squads for either this year.
It's going to be a hell of a game!
It's going to be a hell of a game!
Posted on 11/5/19 at 12:48 pm to TexasTiger08
LSU and Alabama were far and away the best two teams that year. Not the case this year
LSU and Alabama were unbelievable that year
2011 was a way bigger matchup
LSU and Alabama were unbelievable that year
2011 was a way bigger matchup
This post was edited on 11/5/19 at 12:49 pm
Posted on 11/5/19 at 12:50 pm to TexasTiger08
Its because the programs are so uneven now. We are waiting to see if we have really gotten back to that elite level.
Posted on 11/5/19 at 12:51 pm to TexasTiger08
As I post this it is 9 upvotes to 6 downvotes 
Posted on 11/5/19 at 12:53 pm to TexasTiger08
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I think the real reason is the CFP.
Nah 2011 didnt have 2011 already. It was the first time.
Now we have seen it. Hell last year was 1 v 3.
Posted on 11/5/19 at 12:55 pm to TexasTiger08
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This post was edited on 5/3/21 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 11/5/19 at 12:58 pm to TexasTiger08
More likely because the first GotC turned out to be a bit of a disappointment for most people. Of course, some people love a low scoring defensive battle, but most don't.
Posted on 11/5/19 at 1:01 pm to TexasTiger08
quote:Up until that point, it was thought that the BCS Championship Game's creation in 2006 had solved that problem, so yeah there was more urgency on winning your conference that year. Whatever you think of the playoffs, you are experiencing the negative side affects of it's creation.
there was more urgency to win in 2011 under the BCS
Posted on 11/5/19 at 1:03 pm to TexasTiger08
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Maybe it’s because of the losing streak to the Tide? Not sure.
I think the real reason is the CFP.
Nah. I think it's the first one. Alabama was actually a rival then. Saban had only been there a few years and there was a ton of animosity in LSU's fanbase.
Posted on 11/5/19 at 1:03 pm to TexasTiger08
2011 GOTC was basically the national championship game. Whoever won was pretty much a lock to win it all
Of course the didn't happen but that was what the idea was going into the game
Nobody else in the country even mattered that year
Of course the didn't happen but that was what the idea was going into the game
Nobody else in the country even mattered that year
Posted on 11/5/19 at 1:07 pm to TexasTiger08
The hype for Saturday doesn’t match 2011
i disagree... both sides are nervous for the first time in a long time... this game is up for grabs... the president of the united states of america is attending the game... its huge... prob will be most watched game since 2011
i disagree... both sides are nervous for the first time in a long time... this game is up for grabs... the president of the united states of america is attending the game... its huge... prob will be most watched game since 2011
Posted on 11/5/19 at 1:08 pm to TexasTiger08
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The hype for Saturday doesn’t match 2011
Agree completely.
It's got to be because they've owned us for 8 years
Posted on 11/5/19 at 1:10 pm to TexasTiger08
I think it had more to do with the 2011 teams were so dominant that it was clear nobody else in college football was on the same level that season. And both had all-time great defenses....defense get people hyped up.
Posted on 11/5/19 at 1:10 pm to TexasTiger08
Probably due to tMulligan and the shattering of the illusion that every game matters.
If Bama loses, they get a pass.
Lessens the urgency.
If Bama loses, they get a pass.
Lessens the urgency.
Posted on 11/5/19 at 1:10 pm to TexasTiger08
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Now, a loss does not end anybody’s season. I think a 1 loss Bama or LSU gets into the CFP, barring a UGa upset in Atlanta. It almost feels like some shine has been taken off of a #1 v #2 matchup.
Why do people keep saying this game doesn’t mean anything? I for one would not want to put my teams date in the hands of 13 people. Winning this game is huge for getting into the playoff without any doubt. I don’t care if we play Bama once we get there.
Right now the goal is to make the SEC Championship and then the playoffs. When that happens then I’ll worry about LSU winning a National Championship.
Posted on 11/5/19 at 1:16 pm to TexasTiger08
Nope, not even close. Plenty of reasons too:
-We’ve seen this “premier” matchup plenty of times.
-LSU’s inability to win, and keep it competitive
-Tua’s injury
-Alabama getting the doors blasted off by Clemson causes them to lose that mystique
-No one can say either team is definitively better than Clemson or Ohio State
-Apathy
-We’ve seen this “premier” matchup plenty of times.
-LSU’s inability to win, and keep it competitive
-Tua’s injury
-Alabama getting the doors blasted off by Clemson causes them to lose that mystique
-No one can say either team is definitively better than Clemson or Ohio State
-Apathy
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