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re: Every Non-Bama SEC Fan should be AGAINST a Rematch
Posted by bcbnola on 12/2/11 at 2:22 pm to pimpshiznit
I don't ... I am just saying that it would be the best case scenario (even over a win over Bama).
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Every Non-Bama SEC Fan should be AGAINST a Rematch
Posted by bcbnola on 12/2/11 at 2:16 pm
Let’s assume that each of LSU and Ok. State win on Sat. Also, let’s assume LSU would beat either Bama or Ok. State on January 9.
As sweet as it would be to beat Bama for the third time in 14 months, it would be better for the conference as a whole (and arguably LSU) for LSU to beat Ok. State instead. The run of 5 BCS titles is great, but if the game is between LSU/Bama there is a bit of an asterisks on the 6th straight. The reason the SEC has gained so much respect over the past 5 years is because of the dominance over other conferences in those games. This is one of the reasons that so many fans across the country outside the south hate the SEC.
If the SEC wins another BCS Title Game against the Big 12, no one from the Big 12 or the Pac 12 (arguably the second and third best conferences in the NCAA) could complain of SEC bias being that LSU would have beaten each conference’s champion in the same year. Also, if Bama does not get the rematch, presumably they would go to the Sugar Bowl and notch another BCS bowl win for the SEC (assuming they didn’t have to play Utah again – couldn’t help myself).
Ultimately conferences are ranked in connection with quality wins against quality opponents from other conferences. If there is a rematch, that is likely two less SEC "quality" wins against other conferences in 2011.
Further, as many of you have seen in comments sections across the internet, there is a strong national sentiment against a rematch. Undoubtedly, there will be voters that do not want to see a rematch and some of those voters ultimately will not be happy if it indeed takes place. This in turn could adversely affect their voting with respect to SEC teams in the future (consciously or not).
Some LSU fans may argue that beating Bama again trumps all (i.e., could further help recruiting). My despise for Bama makes me feel that way a bit, but ultimately LSU + SEC dominance is more important.
SEC fans across the country should cheer for no rematch and an ultimate blow-out by LSU of Ok. State in the BCS Title Game. Thoughts?
As sweet as it would be to beat Bama for the third time in 14 months, it would be better for the conference as a whole (and arguably LSU) for LSU to beat Ok. State instead. The run of 5 BCS titles is great, but if the game is between LSU/Bama there is a bit of an asterisks on the 6th straight. The reason the SEC has gained so much respect over the past 5 years is because of the dominance over other conferences in those games. This is one of the reasons that so many fans across the country outside the south hate the SEC.
If the SEC wins another BCS Title Game against the Big 12, no one from the Big 12 or the Pac 12 (arguably the second and third best conferences in the NCAA) could complain of SEC bias being that LSU would have beaten each conference’s champion in the same year. Also, if Bama does not get the rematch, presumably they would go to the Sugar Bowl and notch another BCS bowl win for the SEC (assuming they didn’t have to play Utah again – couldn’t help myself).
Ultimately conferences are ranked in connection with quality wins against quality opponents from other conferences. If there is a rematch, that is likely two less SEC "quality" wins against other conferences in 2011.
Further, as many of you have seen in comments sections across the internet, there is a strong national sentiment against a rematch. Undoubtedly, there will be voters that do not want to see a rematch and some of those voters ultimately will not be happy if it indeed takes place. This in turn could adversely affect their voting with respect to SEC teams in the future (consciously or not).
Some LSU fans may argue that beating Bama again trumps all (i.e., could further help recruiting). My despise for Bama makes me feel that way a bit, but ultimately LSU + SEC dominance is more important.
SEC fans across the country should cheer for no rematch and an ultimate blow-out by LSU of Ok. State in the BCS Title Game. Thoughts?
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