🏈 It's being reported that the SEC is split on the number of conference games (8 or 9)

[50+yeartidefan]

I like the idea of nine SEC games a year. I don't like the current suggested format.

The idea just crossed my mind, I wonder if it would fly.

In the same spirit of UF and UGA, could a ninth SEC game be scheduled at a neutral field? IE: UT vs UofSC in Charlotte? Bama vs A&M in Baton Rouge? So we'd end up with a 4-4-1 format, both teams splitting revenue at the neutral site?

Could be a big money thing... i bet Atlanta-and Dallas would buy some of the neutral site games...big games...

 

[TerryP]

Either way, I want an extra SEC game. Don't really care what your main point was, I want more quality games, or atleast more opportunities for quality games. Can't help if we draw Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, or Missouri, but atleast we give ourselves a chance at playing Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Oklahoma more. A ninth SEC game all but assures that. With an eight team playoff coming, there shouldn't be as much concern about missing the Playoffs if we play to the standard Saban has the program playing at. We almost made the Top 4 with two losses and no conference Championship, so I'm not worried about dropping two in the best conference in the land and missing the Top 8. Kids come to Alabama to play with the best, but they also come to Alabama to beat the best, not find ways to sidestep their way to a National Championship.

Don't even bring playoffs up when the team is handicapped trying to win the SEC under the 3-6. An at large? Handicapped.

It's looking like you've not paid much attention to any of the points I've offered. BOTH the 1-7 and the 3-6 offer the games you're looking for.

The 1-7 offers more of what you're looking for, Casey! Everything you're asking for supports the 1-7 model.

This is just a "good lord amighty" statement:

not find ways to sidestep their way to a National Championship.

How can a team sidestep their way to a national championship if they're playing the same conference schedules as their peers?

 

[TerryP]

Much rather watch bama vs lsu...then listen to the cowbells in starkville

Either way, you're going to see them.

But this isn't about what you'd rather watch. It's about a level playing field for the team that you support.

 

[TerryP]

Could be a big money thing... i bet Atlanta-and Dallas would buy some of the neutral site games...big games...

Ironically, I saw a tweet earlier today from Seth Emerson (I think it was Seth) suggesting the possibility of the SEC selling the rights to the "9th game" to a different network. I don't have a subscription to that site so I don't know how he supported his idea.

I don't know how feasible neutral sites would be. For the Tide, I could see them facing A&M, Texas, and OU in Baton Rouge as a "neutral site, 9th game." Atlanta and Nashville offer nice venues that are probably open on Saturday's.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

This isn't anything that is exclusive to this forum, but many TP members want more SEC games (and more specifically the higher quality permanent opponents). Personally, I'm with Terry (and Saban)... I like the 9 conference games in theory, but not with Bama getting the shaft.

 

[BamaFan334]

Don't even bring playoffs up when the team is handicapped trying to win the SEC under the 3-6. An at large? Handicapped.

It's looking like you've not paid much attention to any of the points I've offered. BOTH the 1-7 and the 3-6 offer the games you're looking for.

The 1-7 offers more of what you're looking for, Casey! Everything you're asking for supports the 1-7 model.

This is just a "good lord amighty" statement:

How can a team sidestep their way to a national championship if they're playing the same conference schedules as their peers?

When you're playing USC, Michigan, Clemson, Virginia Tech, and those type teams and they are playing Akron, Ball State, Tennessee Martin, Mercer etc.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Ironically, I saw a tweet earlier today from Seth Emerson (I think it was Seth) suggesting the possibility of the SEC selling the rights to the "9th game" to a different network. I don't have a subscription to that site so I don't know how he supported his idea.

I don't know how feasible neutral sites would be. For the Tide, I could see them facing A&M, Texas, and OU in Baton Rouge as a "neutral site, 9th game." Atlanta and Nashville offer nice venues that are probably open on Saturday's.

You say Baton Rouge. You mean new orleans? Sur not going to tiger stadium to play someone other than lsu

I dont think anyway

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Either way, you're going to see them.

But this isn't about what you'd rather watch. It's about a level playing field for the team that you support.

Again. Bama has a 2:1 advantage over lsu.

Dont think thats a AU/Tennessee/uga type disadvantage

And yes. It is about what i and most others wanna see.
Bama has substantial lead in series vs all 3 reported possible opponents

 

[TerryP]

When you're playing USC, Michigan, Clemson, Virginia Tech, and those type teams and they are playing Akron, Ball State, Tennessee Martin, Mercer etc.

Sir, this is a Wendy's.

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That entire post I made was about SEC scheduling and we're back to talking about Clemson and the like? These teams don't even matter if you can't dominate your conference.

 

[TerryP]

You say Baton Rouge. You mean new orleans? Sur not going to tiger stadium to play someone other than lsu

Yeah, New Orleans. When I was typing that I was thinking about LSU and neutral site locations and how it'd have to be patterned after ticket distribution for UGA/UF.

 

[TerryP]

Again. Bama has a 2:1 advantage over lsu.

Dont think thats a AU/Tennessee/uga type disadvantage

And yes. It is about what i and most others wanna see.
Bama has substantial lead in series vs all 3 reported possible opponents

I don't know whether you're just being obstinate or completely missing the point.

Let's get back to a very simple question.

Do you want your Alabama football team to be at a disadvantage, playing on an unlevel playing field in a schedule that's not competitively balanced with other SEC teams?

That is a yes or no question.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

I don't know whether you're just being obstinate or completely missing the point.

Let's get back to a very simple question.

Do you want your Alabama football team to be at a disadvantage, playing on an unlevel playing field in a schedule that's not competitively balanced with other SEC teams?

That is a yes or no question.

Not a yes or no issue...

But yes or no answer...ok

...NO i dont want the dogs or Rebels...YES...i want the Tigers...

On permanent schedule

 

[TerryP]

Do you want your Alabama football team to be at a disadvantage, playing on an unlevel playing field in a schedule that's not competitively balanced with other SEC teams?

Not a yes or no issue...

So it's a gray area? Shit. You either want an even playing field, or you don't. It's that simple.

 

[Justneedme81]

For me the question was simple as clear and My answer is no. Bama has had tough schedules throughout the years, Its not fair if Bama has tough schedules while other team has easy schedule. Any team that beats bama will be " celebrated" They beat Alabama!

 

[Rsedge72]

Ok so I see people saying if we go to 9 conference games it’ll get rid of a garbage game. No it won’t, the one big out of conference game a year will disappear. No more USCw, Penn St, Wisconsin, Texas (pre SEC membership) et al. The 3 “directionals” will remain.

 

[TerryP]

Ok so I see people saying if we go to 9 conference games it’ll get rid of a garbage game. No it won’t, the one big out of conference game a year will disappear. No more USCw, Penn St, Wisconsin, Texas (pre SEC membership) et al. The 3 “directionals” will remain.

It may have been Dellinger that reported this; can't recall. Some of the SEC schools have mentioned future schedules and the contracts already in place. They don't like the idea of the buyouts.

Just as a side thought:

Take UofSC. I've read that by law both Clemson and UofSC are required to play one of the in-state schools each season. With a nine game schedule and Clemson, UofSC fans will likely never see a marquee matchup. Why would they schedule such?

 

[BamaFan334]

Sir, this is a Wendy's.

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That entire post I made was about SEC scheduling and we're back to talking about Clemson and the like? These teams don't even matter if you can't dominate your conference.

You seem to have missed every point I have made. If you add another conference game there are no disparities like the ones I have presented. It keeps these instances from happening. Otherwise you're still playing three cupcakes in a lot of instances. Georgia and Alabama have beefed up their schedules, but what about Auburn, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

So it's a gray area? Shit. You either want an even playing field, or you don't. It's that simple.

Not gray to me. Clear. Crystal

I remember the lsu folkes whing about having to play florida every year while bama got Tennessee

So really.

 

[Justneedme81]

Not gray to me. Clear. Crystal

I remember the lsu folkes whing about having to play florida every year while bama got Tennessee

So really.

LSU folks as in the fans? Your argument is somewhat misdirected.

You seem to have missed every point I have made. If you add another conference game there are no disparities like the ones I have presented. It keeps these instances from happening. Otherwise you're still playing three cupcakes in a lot of instances. Georgia and Alabama have beefed up their schedules, but what about Auburn, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

Schedules for 2023 for Following teams;

Tenn-Virginia, Austin Peay, USTA, UConn. (4)
GA- UT Martin, Ball State, UAB, GT Tech (4)
OK- Arkansas State, SMU, Tulsa, UCF, (4)
Auburn- UMASS, Calfornia, Samford, New Mexico (4)


Alabama- Texas, Midd Tenn, USF, Chattanooga (3)

 

[BamaFan334]

LSU folks as in the fans? Your argument is somewhat misdirected.

Schedules for 2023 for Following teams;

Tenn-Virginia, Austin Peay, USTA, UConn.
GA- UT Martin, Ball State, UAB, GT Tech
OK- Arkansas State, SMU, Tulsa, UCF,
Auburn- UMASS, Calfornia, Samford, New Mexico


Alabama- Texas, Midd Tenn, USF, Chattanooga

Pretty much my point. We are playing a top tier opponent out of conference, but look at Oklahoma, Auburn, Georgia, and tennessee. An extra conference game adds another tough game for us, but it also limits gimme wins for these other programs that aren't playing anyone out of conference worth a darn. it's forcing their hand to play nine conference teams, instead of eight and getting by with three or four patsies.