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by: orangeandbluegirl

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:07:59 +0000

Gatordone, if you look at your comment you said that until we implemented a playoff system, “it’s all a bit of a hoax”. I’m with Bull on this one, I thought you were calling the Gators a hoax. I apologize if that is not what you meant, but I went with what it sounded like. Also, I agree that the home field advantage will be lost somewhat, but at the same time, that would mean less of that same advantage for the other teams, as well.

by: gatordone

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:57:06 +0000

Bull
All I’m saying is when a playoff comes, we will be playing up north a lot more and will lose the advantage of home turf. Things will certainly be a bit different and more than likely advantage lost. Also I wasn’t say our Gators are a “hoax”, where did you get that idea? the current system is a hoax goof.

by: gamecock man

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:19:18 +0000

Thanks, BG.

I really agree that the fact that we pull for each other OOC is a cool thing about the SEC. Most of us take enough pride in our conference to put aside our differences in December and January.

by: VG

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:50:45 +0000

Thank goodness Alabama didn’t make it.

Does Auburn violate the SEC code, or pull for their most hated rival and destroy all (or most) of the values which they hold dear?

Thankfully, we don’t have to answer that question on the Plains.

by: Bull Gator

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:27:36 +0000

Well stated GC, and my complements. You’re a good man, in a world that’s in desperate need of “a few good men.” Blind hatred is an all consuming malady, and an ugly relative.

Honor and integrity will always shine through.

by: GatorPilot

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:55:12 +0000

This is what is great about the SEC. We’re one big, happy, dysfunctional family. And when the conference wins, we all win. I felt SEC pride last year when LSU brought home the crystal. Hopefully, if Florida can win it in January, the rest of the SEC can celebrate as well. It’s a win for the toughest conference in the land. What other conference has fans chanting “S-E-C!” when their team wins the game? It’s a special and unique part of being a fan of SEC football.

by: gamecock man

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:32:52 +0000

Maybe. Like I said, though, I prefer to see the SEC represent itself well out of conference. Gatorpilot always puts away his feelings for Spurrier and gives us his support when we play Clemson, so I don’t see why I shouldn’t do the same for you guys. It wouldn’t look good for us if a team that blew us out got stomped by Oklahoma. And honestly, other than that I think Urban is a pretty shady character based on the recruiting stories you hear about him, I just don’t hate the Gators all that much. They’ve never really inspired serious vitriol for me. If it was UGA in the national championship game, I might have to think a little harder about toeing the conference line.

by: VG

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:14:25 +0000

Even if you have a bone to pick with Pilot for all of his vitriol over the OBC?

Even if the team about to head to Miami blew out South Carolina for the second straight year and blocked Suck Up’s game winner in 2006?

Even if Tebow wins a second straight trophy and surpasses George Rogers for a tie for first on the all-time list?

Darn, you must be pretty forgiving.

by: gamecock man

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:23:34 +0000

Your point? I know Bob Stoops coached at Florida. Still doesn’t change the fact that I want to see the SEC win another national title this year.

by: Bull Gator

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:08:50 +0000

GATORDONE,
I’m not sure I understand your requirement that a team must play in the snow in order to be considered the national champion, but Florida just finished it’s “playoff system,” and came out as a finalist.

I do agree that a national playoff system is the only way to go, and I’m not even put-out by your little; “You certainly live up to your name” shot, as that’s how I intended it. If you’ll review my post, I stated; “Perhaps I’m stretching the envelope a bit” and “…is it possible…”

Nonetheless, you may be sure that Florida is not a “hoax,” and even though you may not want to believe that UF is championship material, a large part of the country does. And since we currently don’t have said “playoff system,” what we do have “will have to do until the real thing comes along.”