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re: What’s the bigger college football rivalry ?
Posted on 11/23/17 at 9:51 pm to dukke v
Posted on 11/23/17 at 9:51 pm to dukke v
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Nope............It has had maybe three important games the last 40 years... So NO.........
Every game is important, so whatever. That's why they call it a rivalry.
And USC-ND has more people interested in their intersectional matchup than anybody else.
Their pedigree combined is unmatched.
It seems like a collegial rivalry...but more people are tuning in.
Auburn has to be ranked top 5 and Alabama top 5 for people to tune in.
Nothing has to be on the line for USC-ND for a National audience.
USC-ND game with mediocre teams will still get the viewership.
This post was edited on 11/23/17 at 9:55 pm
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Posted on 11/23/17 at 10:14 pm to Ponchytiger11
Honestly, as I've gotten older, I don't think anything can touch "The Game". Now that shouldn't take anything away from the IB, but anyone saying there isn't any animosity between Michigan and Ohio State fans is fooling themselves. Alabama-Auburn fans despise each other, but most are still friends and coworkers that'll chill at a bar together. My best friend goes to Auburn right now, yet coming to my graduation Dec 16 at Alabama. Michigan-Ohio State fans don't want any part of each other. Marriage; friendship; sometimes work.
I think the IB is great though. There is a level of intensity with that game that is undefinable. However, I do believe "The Game" wins the award for bigger rivalry.
Would be better though if Michigan could win a few. Ohio State is making it look like the Alabama-Tennessee game.
I think the IB is great though. There is a level of intensity with that game that is undefinable. However, I do believe "The Game" wins the award for bigger rivalry.
Would be better though if Michigan could win a few. Ohio State is making it look like the Alabama-Tennessee game.
This post was edited on 11/23/17 at 10:16 pm
Posted on 11/23/17 at 10:26 pm to Ponchytiger11
It is clearly USC and Notre Dame. Just look at their combined national championships, Heisman trophy winners, top-five finishes, all- Americans, players in the NFL. More often than any other rivalry their matchup has had national championship implications. Throughout the years more people have tuned into that game then any other rivalry.
Ohio State and Michigan is second, in my opinion.
Alabama and Auburn, although a very intense rivalry, is much more regional. It is only in the mix because of the history of one team, Alabama.
Ohio State and Michigan is second, in my opinion.
Alabama and Auburn, although a very intense rivalry, is much more regional. It is only in the mix because of the history of one team, Alabama.
This post was edited on 11/23/17 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 11/23/17 at 10:26 pm to WestCoastAg
Funny I don’t know anyone that cares about OSU Mich any more than any other big college football game.
It’s a blood war vs. a neighbor dispute. Pretty easy to know which runs deeper
It’s a blood war vs. a neighbor dispute. Pretty easy to know which runs deeper
Posted on 11/23/17 at 10:35 pm to RandySavage
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Funny I don’t know anyone that cares about OSU Mich any more than any other big college football game.
Posted on 11/23/17 at 10:42 pm to Korin
I was not old enough for Woody and Bo but in my 35 years The Game has had very little national appeal. I respect it like any other big rivalry but as someone else said people outside the Midwest aren’t making a point to watch the game outside of the couple of years both teams were highly ranked 06 and last year I think
Posted on 11/23/17 at 10:45 pm to RandySavage
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It’s a blood war vs. a neighbor dispute. Pretty easy to know which runs deeper
Blood war? More like regional big bro little bro dispute.
Who gives a shite? It's Auburn.
Is Oregon and Oregon State Civil War the biggest football rivalry in the nation?
No...
Because it's Oregon State. Only Alabama fans give a rats arse if they beat Auburn unless Bama is #1 and Auburn #2. Auburn just doesn't carry cache. Not really remotely one of the most successful programs ever. Who gives a shite outside of Alabama if Alabama beats Auburn? Where is the Auburn national following? Hell for as much as their success, even Alabama doesn't have a huge national appeal.
I don't care if Baylor hates Oklahoma and murders all their fans...doesn't make it an awesome relevant rivalry.
Then people will simply tune in because...rankings matchup.
But people watch The Game...who have no connection to Michigan or Ohio State and they watch USC-ND with no connection to either schools.
The question is "bigger college football rivalry."
What is big about an in-state regional game that nobody outside of Alabama gives a shite about if both teams are mediocre?
This post was edited on 11/23/17 at 10:55 pm
Posted on 11/23/17 at 10:47 pm to RandySavage
Iron Bowl 8-8 the last 16 years with 5 nationals titles plus an undefeated season and :13 seconds away from 6. The Game 14-2 with two titles.
Posted on 11/23/17 at 10:50 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
Well it’s already been shown Auburn has been much more relevant both in It’s rivalry and nationally for the last 35-40 years soooo... there’s that. But hey Michigan was awesome when Teddy Roosevelt was president
Posted on 11/23/17 at 10:57 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
quote:exactly
Who gives a shite? It's Auburn.
Posted on 11/23/17 at 10:59 pm to RandySavage
If you're not 100 years old, Michigan football is about as prestigious as Colorado.
Posted on 11/23/17 at 11:02 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
quote:What's that have to do with Alabama Auburn?
I don't care if Baylor hates Oklahoma and murders all their fans...doesn't make it an awesome relevant rivalry.
Posted on 11/23/17 at 11:09 pm to sms151t
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Auburn Alabama was a regional rivalry until last decade basically
You're an idiot
Posted on 11/23/17 at 11:10 pm to WestCoastAg
Remember when the best player in your history could never lead his team to better than third in their own division
Posted on 11/23/17 at 11:11 pm to RandySavage
Leave Kenny Trill alone
Posted on 11/23/17 at 11:15 pm to ReauxlTide222
UT Tamu used to be pretty good..... Back when they were relevant..... These days..... The iron bowl..... Bought all I got that's interesting.
Posted on 11/23/17 at 11:27 pm to Ponchytiger11
LSU just hates everybody.
Posted on 11/23/17 at 11:27 pm to Ponchytiger11
The Game is bigger, as more people are likely to actually watch the game.
But I personally believe the Iron Bowl is a better rivalry. The games are more entertaining, and I'm possibly biased because I live in the South. But everyone make it a point to tune in for the Iron Bowl. LSU fans, Uga, UF, Tenn, Miss. If their team isn't playing, best believe they tuning in. I don't know the last time I have even watched The Game
For as much national appeal that Michigan has, they are actually a mediocre program in recent times. Auburn has more championships, and recently much more wins as well.
But I personally believe the Iron Bowl is a better rivalry. The games are more entertaining, and I'm possibly biased because I live in the South. But everyone make it a point to tune in for the Iron Bowl. LSU fans, Uga, UF, Tenn, Miss. If their team isn't playing, best believe they tuning in. I don't know the last time I have even watched The Game
For as much national appeal that Michigan has, they are actually a mediocre program in recent times. Auburn has more championships, and recently much more wins as well.
Posted on 11/23/17 at 11:33 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
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LSU just hates everybody.
with a passion
frick every Aggie on Earth, and the dead ones too
Posted on 11/23/17 at 11:37 pm to RandySavage
remember when literally no one outside of alabama ever cared about your program?
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