TXA&M07
Roll the dice....
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Personally, I think having set in stone cross divisional rivals that are permanently in place is both meaningful to the fan base, and detrimental to the program.
As a long time fan of SEC athletics, it seems that in many of the major sports, there is consistent ebb and flow between the East and West in regards to success year after year. There was a time not too long ago that I would have considered the East a much tougher division than the West in football. I think as programs evolve and experience coaching changes, this continues to this day. Same for baseball, and basketball IMO.
Linking yourself to a cross division rival can hurt, although it really shouldn't in voting and rankings. Take for instance LSU schedule next year. Now compare it to Alabama's.
What about the concept of us being linked to SCAR. Eventually the ole ball coach is going to retire. Where will that leave us? Hell, take your Vols next season.
I understand tradition, believe me, but handcuffing schools together in this evolving environment seems to be a touchy and difficult subject to justify. I can see the good and the bad.
Whats the consensus from the hill fellas?
As a long time fan of SEC athletics, it seems that in many of the major sports, there is consistent ebb and flow between the East and West in regards to success year after year. There was a time not too long ago that I would have considered the East a much tougher division than the West in football. I think as programs evolve and experience coaching changes, this continues to this day. Same for baseball, and basketball IMO.
Linking yourself to a cross division rival can hurt, although it really shouldn't in voting and rankings. Take for instance LSU schedule next year. Now compare it to Alabama's.
What about the concept of us being linked to SCAR. Eventually the ole ball coach is going to retire. Where will that leave us? Hell, take your Vols next season.
I understand tradition, believe me, but handcuffing schools together in this evolving environment seems to be a touchy and difficult subject to justify. I can see the good and the bad.
Whats the consensus from the hill fellas?