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Opens with a bang this year. It's been quite awhile since we've seen a game coming out the gates like Oregon-LSU. Kudos to both programs for even scheduling this; after all, the SEC isn't exactly famous for their challenging non-conference scheduling.
And while we wait for the game, both programs have graciously provided us with preseason delight! Oregon has the whole Lyles payoff stuff going on, and LSU has a QB that likes to get into bar fights and kick people when they're down. Go Ducks! Go Tigers!
Oh, and the game - pick 'em, as far as I'm concerned. Should be a great game.
21 Aug 11
Originally posted by BadwaterPersonally, I'll be watching Boise State at Georgia.
Opens with a bang this year. It's been quite awhile since we've seen a game coming out the gates like Oregon-LSU. Kudos to both programs for even scheduling this; after all, the SEC isn't exactly famous for their challenging non-conference scheduling.
And while we wait for the game, both programs have graciously provided us with preseason delight! Oregon ...[text shortened]... o Tigers!
Oh, and the game - pick 'em, as far as I'm concerned. Should be a great game.
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Originally posted by no1marauderThat's a bit of a stretch - Georgia is a mid-level SEC team at best. Not exactly a solid indicator at this point in the season.
If Boise State wins that game, I predict they'll wind up higher ranked at the end of the regular season than LSU and Oregon.
22 Aug 11
Originally posted by BadwaterThe Bulldogs are 19th in the AP Poll and 22nd in the USA/Today poll and Boise State is travelling half way across the country to play them in their backyard.
That's a bit of a stretch - Georgia is a mid-level SEC team at best. Not exactly a solid indicator at this point in the season.
But it's typical of the money conference supporters to pooh-pooh Boise State's wins over the "big" conference teams. Usually they do wait until AFTER the game though.
22 Aug 11
Originally posted by no1marauderOnce again #1, is more obnoxious than accurate.
The Bulldogs are 19th in the AP Poll and 22nd in the USA/Today poll and Boise State is travelling half way across the country to play them in their backyard.
But it's typical of the money conference supporters to pooh-pooh Boise State's wins over the "big" conference teams. Usually they do wait until AFTER the game though.
In the USA today poll Georgia is the seveth highest ranked team in a twelve team conference . Alabama, LSU, South Carolina, Arkansas, Auburn, Mississippi State are all ranked ahead of Georgia. It is a tough game for Boise but they are also playing a team in the bottom half of the SEC, not the top half. It would be accurate to say that Boise supporters are already arguing that a first week victory in this situation makes up for their lack of conference schedule.
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Originally posted by quackquackBoise plays who they can play as I have documented on this board many times. Georgia's a top 25 team and a legit contender in the SEC.
Once again #1, is more obnoxious than accurate.
In the USA today poll Georgia is the seveth highest ranked team in a twelve team conference . Alabama, LSU, South Carolina, Arkansas, Auburn, Mississippi State are all ranked ahead of Georgia. It is a tough game for Boise but they are also playing a team in the bottom half of the SEC, not the top half. ...[text shortened]... uing that a first week victory in this situation makes up for their lack of conference schedule.
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Originally posted by BadwaterUSC out of the picture, check.
Opens with a bang this year. It's been quite awhile since we've seen a game coming out the gates like Oregon-LSU. Kudos to both programs for even scheduling this; after all, the SEC isn't exactly famous for their challenging non-conference scheduling.
And while we wait for the game, both programs have graciously provided us with preseason delight! Oregon o Tigers!
Oh, and the game - pick 'em, as far as I'm concerned. Should be a great game.
Ohio State out of the picture, check.
Yep, that leaves Oregon standing alone against the mighty SEC.
I'm not sure which is more exiting, the thought of another Yankee World Series or another SEC title.
23 Aug 11
Originally posted by no1marauderJust because you made a losing argument before does not mean you documented anything. Boise playing who you think they can does not equal a major conference schedule.
Boise plays who they can play as I have documented on this board many times. Georgia's a top 25 team and a legit contender in the SEC.