Tennessee prepare for Legal Action?

[VFL-82-JP]

I'm not a huge fan of runaway litigation in America today, but this is a case where it seems to make sense. More to force the SEC to think through how to add common sense and flexibility to their rule book than any other purpose.

 

[Orange_Crush]

No. Just... No.

 

[OneVolNation]

It's like MMA. Finish your opponent and that keeps the judges out of it.

 

[jakez4ut]

I see this scenario and the last line is bs. If we lose we are not supposed that is utter BS to say, well TN should have taken care of business, all while other teams are choosing to not a play a game because it does not meet their every requirements.

jeez. relax buddy. these are 1st world problems we're dealing with today, vs. what the n. east coast of FL, SC and NC coasts are dealing with.

if you want to fault FL and/or LSU for not playing the game, fault them for not making the decision on Tuesday to play it Thursday.

now that it's happened, there's no way to play it this weekend.

 

[rocytop2624]

the weather went by and guess what its not bad in Gainsville why can they not play Saturday night or Sunday or Monday?

 

[jakez4ut]

If LSU wins out, they do not get in over a one-loss Bama or A&m, even though they won the heads-up. This no-game has put them in a hole where they are on the outside, looking in.

i know. that's why i said it'd be cruel. you beat Bama, you both have one loss, they go, you watch on TV.

cruel.

 

[Kristy*]

jeez. relax buddy. these are 1st world problems we're dealing with today, vs. what the n. east coast of FL, SC and NC coasts are dealing with.

if you want to fault FL and/or LSU for not playing the game, fault them for not making the decision on Tuesday to play it Thursday.

now that it's happened, there's no way to play it this weekend.

The storm will be past Gainesville in an hour or 2. Sankey needs to let both schools know the game will be played on Sunday or Monday evening. That would give both teams more than 48 hours to make arrangements.

 

[rocytop2624]

jeez. relax buddy. these are 1st world problems we're dealing with today, vs. what the n. east coast of FL, SC and NC coasts are dealing with.

if you want to fault FL and/or LSU for not playing the game, fault them for not making the decision on Tuesday to play it Thursday.

now that it's happened, there's no way to play it this weekend.

Why we went to LSU on a Monday night and played in 2005 after a Hurricane we flew in kicked they're but and flew home why can't LSU do that to florida?

 

[JohnD13]

Should Tennessee go ahead and prepare for a law suit in the event the SEC front office fumbles this whole LSU/Florida rescheduling?

I know there is a written rule in the Bylaws. But, anything can be contested in court or clarified or made an exception to.

Sick of how this may effect the rest of the conference and not just benefiting both teams.

In theory LSU could win out and be SEC West Champs also. Not likely, but could happen. If Bama and A&M flop.

Wouldn't it really be some **** if LSU and UF play in ATL representing their respective divisions?

Stop embarrassing yourself.

 

[jakez4ut]

The storm will be past Gainesville in an hour or 2. Sankey needs to let both schools know the game will be played on Sunday or Monday evening. That would give both teams more than 48 hours to make arrangements.

that's not gonna happen. like i siap, just the people alone, need to put the game on, equipment, facilities, concessions, hell even some of they players likely....a lot of those people evacuated, and many likely have real issues to deal with when they get home...flooding, broken windows, roofs, getting food/supplies, is power on?...not to mention travelling in to Gainesville. i haven't heard, but are airports back open?

i may be wrong, i just don't see them getting this game in this weekend.

i want them to play. they should play. but in the grand scheme of things, where everything is currently, i don't see it happening.

 

[Chilmonty]

Why can't LSU and FL just play on Sunday? Gainsville should be fine by then?? Just Curious.


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[jonnon111]

I think the best option is we win out and this doesn't matter.

2. Why aren't the laws written by wins instead of %? Then the team moving a game would have pressure to figure out how to play it.

 

[jakez4ut]

Why we went to LSU on a Monday night and played in 2005 after a Hurricane we flew in kicked they're but and flew home why can't LSU do that to florida?

because we and LSU agreed to do it.

FL has not taken that approach. they may when all is said and done. i've just not seen or heard anything that says they will.

 

[KBVol]

if lsu wins out, and bama only has 1 loss, alabama will win the sec west, since lsu will be missing one game.

That's evidently not correct according to the SEC rules. Just heard Bruce Feldman on Dan Patrick show say a 6-1 Florida or 6-1 LSU, with respective head to head losses to Tennessee and Alabama, would go to the SECCG based on win % ....6-1 vs 6-2, were Tennessee and Alabama to have 2 SEC losses. In other words, the first tiebreaker, head to head outcomes, would be rendered moot.

 

[rocytop2624]

the only way this even becomes a legit option on the table is if FL is in fact 6-1 and we're 6-2 at the end of the season. and at best, we wouldn't know that til after the Vandy game, which leaves a week til the title game. there may simply not be enough time for legal proceedings to make a difference in time for that game.

at this point, i think you proceed understanding that the end game is going to be that the game won't be played. and we still control our destiny, so win 1 of the next two, and this isn't as big an issue unless we lose a game we're not supposed to, and in that case, we may just not deserve to go.

but...just to be safe....you root like hell for GA and ARkansas. and then for good measure, you root for Auburn over GA.:thumbsup:

Well if the Vols hadn't of played Ohio then we would have Sutton JRM and Kirkland right now. so the LSU and fla game needs to be played in the next 3 days....

 

[05_never_again]

If this goes on for weeks and weeks unresolved, I think Tennessee (and other schools) would bring this up to force a game and get it resolved.

It is worth thinking about, particularly with the "meh" attitude Florida and LSU have about getting the game rescheduled.

 

[Give_All_Vol]

I think the best option is we win out and this doesn't matter.

2. Why aren't the laws written by wins instead of %? Then the team moving a game would have pressure to figure out how to play it.

I bet they will be written that way next year. How often rules change because of something at Tennessee's expense is mind boggling

 

[jakez4ut]

That's evidently not correct according to the SEC rules. Just heard Bruce Feldman on Dan Patrick show say a 6-1 Florida or 6-1 LSU, with respective head to head losses to Tennessee and Alabama, would go to the SECCG based on win % ....6-1 vs 6-2, were Tennessee and Alabama to have 2 SEC losses. In other words, the first tiebreaker, head to head outcomes, would be rendered moot.

in the scenario he described, if LSU wins out, at 6-1, and Bama finishes w/1 loss (to LSU obviously), they'd be 7-1, and still have a higher win %, and go to the Title game.

so you agree.

 

[tbones0711]

Should Tennessee go ahead and prepare for a law suit in the event the SEC front office fumbles this whole LSU/Florida rescheduling?

I know there is a written rule in the Bylaws. But, anything can be contested in court or clarified or made an exception to.

Sick of how this may effect the rest of the conference and not just benefiting both teams.

In theory LSU could win out and be SEC West Champs also. Not likely, but could happen. If Bama and A&M flop.

Wouldn't it really be some **** if LSU and UF play in ATL representing their respective divisions?

LOL....what jurisdiction shall we file suit in and when can we expect a final ruling .....etc...:no:

 

[jakez4ut]

Well if we hadn't of played Ohio then we would have Sutton JRM and Kirkland right now.

if we wouldn't have the penalties on that drive that kept the drive going, we'd have Sutton for sure. he shouldn't have even been on the field. they should have punted 3 plays previous.:banghead2:

 

[goldvol]

Lets the guys that handle this stuff handle this stuff, no need to speculate.

Well, let's just shut down Volnation then... ilot:

 

[rocytop2624]

if we wouldn't have the penalties on that drive that kept the drive going, we'd have Sutton for sure. he shouldn't have even been on the field. they should have punted 3 plays previous.:banghead2:

You are missing the point the point is you play all your games cause crap happens. this not play the game or sec buy out the non conference game is bs

 

[billcox0625]

The SEC should force FLA and LSU to give up their OOC games on 11/19 and schedule the game on that date.

If they don't our best bet is to win one of the next two and win out and it won't matter either way.

 

[chewie8008]

I see this scenario and the last line is bs. If we lose we are not supposed that is utter BS to say, well TN should have taken care of business, all while other teams are choosing to not a play a game because it does not meet their every requirements.

I agree 100%, I get so tired of hearing "just win out and we don't have to worry about it". We shouldn't have to win out to not worry about it. In a perfect world, sure we'd win out or only have 1 loss. But we shouldn't have to over compensate BC they weaseled their way out of a tough game vs LSU. While we're busy playing A&M, they're playing no one. Participate like the rest of the SEC or watch us on TV.

 

[photovol]

SEC office will make sure the Florida LSU game is rescheduled and played prior to end of season, it's not a option