SEC East path is set

[LawDawg]

With the UGa loss, and the USCe win over the hapless Gators, this is how it shakes out.

- Missouri has to win out to go to Atlanta. If they lose 1 or 2, USCe goes to Atlanta.

With @Ole Miss and TAMU at home, it's going to be tough. If they win out, they deserve to be there.

 

[Bandwagonbo2]

Two winnable, but tough games. Both can score pretty well and Ole Miss has the better defense out of the two opponents left. They will deserve it it they beat them both for sure.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Either way, I'm glad it won't be Georgia again.

Missouri can have it, for all I care.

 

[Clayton]

It makes for a compelling final 2 games for Mizzou. We have the 'return of James Franklin' game and we have the 'Johnny Football trying to win the Heisman' game

 

[LawDawg]

It makes for a compelling final 2 games for Mizzou. We have the 'return of James Franklin' game and we have the 'Johnny Football trying to win the Heisman' game

I agree ... going to be fun watching those games.

As for USCe dude above, are you serious? Do you know how hard it is to get to Atlanta? Yes, you do. I think you are the favorite to get there ... so pull for it, dude.

 

[Golden Spur]

Getting to Atlanta would have a great impact on recruiting, for one thing. We're always in a battle with UGA for players in that area.

 

[Wild Turkey]

Getting to Atlanta would have a great impact on recruiting, for one thing. We're always in a battle with UGA for players in that area.

9 times out of 10 the hay is the barn by then some maybe holding their decision but they know. High school juniors maybe but memories are short.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

As for USCe dude above, are you serious? Do you know how hard it is to get to Atlanta? Yes, you do. I think you are the favorite to get there ... so pull for it, dude.

Why should I? To get ass-blasted by Alabama? I'd rather not go into the bowl selections with a third loss.

I get that being in the SECCG could help recruiting, but so will a more high-profile bowl game. We have a better chance of going to the Sugar Bowl if we haven't been slaughtered in Atlanta.

 

[Golden Spur]

9 times out of 10 the hay is the barn by then some maybe holding their decision but they know. High school juniors maybe but memories are short.

I think it goes more to establishing that we can not just win games, but win the SECE -> more of a long-term consideration, especially taking into account that UGA came out on top the last 2 years.

 

[Golden Spur]

Why should I? To get ass-blasted by Alabama? I'd rather not go into the bowl selections with a third loss.

I get that being in the SECCG could help recruiting, but so will a more high-profile bowl game. We have a better chance of going to the Sugar Bowl if we haven't been slaughtered in Atlanta.

Bold: that's not a given. I think the spread would open around 7.5. We will def pose some problems for 'Bama, if it comes to that.

 

[LawDawg]

Why should I? To get ass-blasted by Alabama? I'd rather not go into the bowl selections with a third loss.

I get that being in the SECCG could help recruiting, but so will a more high-profile bowl game. We have a better chance of going to the Sugar Bowl if we haven't been slaughtered in Atlanta.

You don't have a chance to get to the Sugar Bowl ... that will team will come out of the West.

Why not go and try and beat Bama. As bad as we are, I was hoping we would go until we lost tonight. I would always want the opportunity to win the SEC.

 

[LawDawg]

Bold: that's not a given. I think the spread would open around 7.5. We will def pose some problems for 'Bama, if it comes to that.

Atta boy Spur ... that's the way it should be. Play your best game and see what happens.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

You don't have a chance to get to the Sugar Bowl ... that will team will come out of the West.

I'm not sure about that.

I think a 10-2 Carolina looks just as attractive as a 10-2 Auburn, assuming the Tigers lose the Iron Bowl. A&M can only finish 10-2 at best, and possibly 8-4 if they lose to both Mizzou and LSU. If those three all have the same record, then Carolina would be ranked higher since Auburn would drop after the Bama game, and Carolina would rise after beating Clemson.

It could happen.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Bold: that's not a given. I think the spread would open around 7.5. We will def pose some problems for 'Bama, if it comes to that.

I know we beat bama in Columbia when they were #1, and it would take another type of effort similar to that...but after watching this team struggle to put away Florida, Vandy, Kentucky, and then LOSE to UT and UGA, I just don't think we're in the same class as the Tide.

Now, the POSITIVE spin on all these close games is: these are the types of contests we always used to lose. We NEVER came back when we were down. After the Missouri game, and now coming back tonight after being down 14-6 at half, those are good signs that this team never quits and makes adjustments. We used to fold up when a team got a lead on us, or stormed back from a deficit.

Just want someone, anyone, to explain the UT game.

 

[LawDawg]

I'm not sure about that.

I think a 10-2 Carolina looks just as attractive as a 10-2 Auburn, assuming the Tigers lose the Iron Bowl. A&M can only finish 10-2 at best, and possibly 8-4 if they lose to both Mizzou and LSU. If those three all have the same record, then Carolina would be ranked higher since Auburn would drop after the Bama game, and Carolina would rise after beating Clemson.

It could happen.

You and I are wired differently. I would much rather play for the SEC title than hope not to get there so as to get a better bowl game. But, to each his own.

 

[Wild Turkey]

I know we beat bama in Columbia when they were #1, and it would take another type of effort similar to that...but after watching this team struggle to put away Florida, Vandy, Kentucky, and then LOSE to UT and UGA, I just don't think we're in the same class as the Tide.

Now, the POSITIVE spin on all these close games is: these are the types of contests we always used to lose. We NEVER came back when we were down. After the Missouri game, and now coming back tonight after being down 14-6 at half, those are good signs that this team never quits and makes adjustments. We used to fold up when a team got a lead on us, or stormed back from a deficit.

Just want someone, anyone, to explain the UT game.

I've got nothing.

 

[Clayton]

You and I are wired differently. I would much rather play for the SEC title than hope not to get there so as to get a better bowl game. But, to each his own.

This. You're not going to get a better bowl game than the ability to take down Bama. Or Auburn...but really, Bama

 

[Chicago-Bama]

I know we beat bama in Columbia when they were #1, and it would take another type of effort similar to that...but after watching this team struggle to put away Florida, Vandy, Kentucky, and then LOSE to UT and UGA, I just don't think we're in the same class as the Tide.

Now, the POSITIVE spin on all these close games is: these are the types of contests we always used to lose. We NEVER came back when we were down. After the Missouri game, and now coming back tonight after being down 14-6 at half, those are good signs that this team never quits and makes adjustments. We used to fold up when a team got a lead on us, or stormed back from a deficit.

Just want someone, anyone, to explain the UT game.[/QUOTE]

 

[y2ktors]

With the UGa loss, and the USCe win over the hapless Gators, this is how it shakes out.

- Missouri has to win out to go to Atlanta. If they lose 1 or 2, USCe goes to Atlanta.

With @Ole Miss and TAMU at home, it's going to be tough. If they win out, they deserve to be there.

Sadly, I do not believe that they'll win both games.

 

[mutiger]

If Mizzou plays like they have played all season with James Franklin at QB, we will win out and I expect mizzou to win out