SEC Week 10 Discussion
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Frank Costanza
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Jumping ahead a week. Seeing the kick for LSU / Bama is set for 2:30. I know CBS has flexed its SEC kicks to prime time in the past. Really surprised they didn't do so in this case. I may be missing something.
They get one night kick per year and I believe they have to designate which weekend it will be prior to the season. Due to the one sided early November tilt as of late, this year they selected Georgia-Notre Dame.
In 2011 they had already used the primetime kick before LSU-Alabama but they were able to negotiate some kind of deal. I suppose they couldn’t pull it off this time, or weren’t interested in paying whatever that price is.
In 2011 they had already used the primetime kick before LSU-Alabama but they were able to negotiate some kind of deal. I suppose they couldn’t pull it off this time, or weren’t interested in paying whatever that price is.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
I think they knew that the UGA-ND game was guaranteed to bring in massive amounts of eyeballs, given the ND fanbase, so they jumped at it. I can't remember the exact terms from the 2011 deal, but I think they had to grant ESPN first choice of games for a week or two the following season in addition to paying a ton of money. I know CBS has the most profitable deal with a conference right now, so maybe they figured they need to save for when the deal comes up for renewal, because it's going to cost them a ton
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Thanks for the responses. I'm always interested in this nerdy television stuff.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Ex-NFL GM: Malzahn's 'horrible' offense holding AU back
Michael Lombardi unloads on Malzahn again on ‘GM Shuffle’ podcast
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
Figure I catch you here. Rumors about UT and the players?
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Are you talking about Brennan Eagles or someone else / others?
Looks like Herman may have lost the team. For a guy who doesn't mind letting you know that he's the smartest guy in the room, Herman doesn't have many answers right now. Outside of Ehlinger, there is no none / zero leadership on the team and that certainly isn't helping matters.
Looks like Herman may have lost the team. For a guy who doesn't mind letting you know that he's the smartest guy in the room, Herman doesn't have many answers right now. Outside of Ehlinger, there is no none / zero leadership on the team and that certainly isn't helping matters.
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
And, yes, it's okay to be thankful that LSU didn't get Herman.
Grovehard
Pretty much a regular
In his press conference today, Luke said that Plumlee will practice tomorrow. I have my doubts. If you’re betting this one then you have to assume that Corral gets the majority of the reps for Ole Miss.
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
Been on your boards. I trust you on UT better than anyone.
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Everyone is now like "WTF" and is Herman in over his skis? TCU was a big game after back-to-back crap performances. Could / would the coordinators adjust and put the personnel is the right place(s) to win the game? But in many respects, they (the players and coaches) just looked lost, again . And when the most reliable player on the team, Ehlinger, becomes as unreliable as anyone the flags really start going up.
I've not heard of any widespread dissension internally. Several key players will be healthy after this week's bye. But if we lose to K-State in the next game, things may really go south.
I've not heard of any widespread dissension internally. Several key players will be healthy after this week's bye. But if we lose to K-State in the next game, things may really go south.
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Texas always offers an open checkbook. We bleed money. Yay. Look where it's got us over the last decade.
It's that Mack Brown thing. Recall that Herman was a GA under Brown in '98. I fear that TH is carrying some of that baggage with him. As in, getting too tied in to relationships with your coordinators.
At the end of the day, what did Michael Corleone say, it's business, not personal. Well, we will see how Herman handles related things.
On to the SEC.
It's that Mack Brown thing. Recall that Herman was a GA under Brown in '98. I fear that TH is carrying some of that baggage with him. As in, getting too tied in to relationships with your coordinators.
At the end of the day, what did Michael Corleone say, it's business, not personal. Well, we will see how Herman handles related things.
On to the SEC.
Ryno14
Pretty much a regular
No one has mentioned it here, but I would be stunned if Tennessee comes out flat this weekend. Would normally be a spot you could see them overlooking someone but not after what happened earlier this year and how they are playing now. Vols -10.5 seems too easy, but I like them and UGA a decent amount this week.
They made the right decision before the year as well. Obviously it sucks now, but that's their contract.
Yeah, it's too bad...Ex-NFL GM: Malzahn's 'horrible' offense holding AU back
Michael Lombardi unloads on Malzahn again on ‘GM Shuffle’ podcastwww.al.com
s--k
Goodbye to Romance College Football
I've been down on UAB...and been wrong a lot in that respect.
They have played such a shit schedule, I think Alabama State could've beaten most of those teams.
This is the spot that UAB finally plays a team that has some talent, size and speed...and this is the time I should go against them rather than going against them with some collection of awful CUSA teams, but I'm gun shy now.
Really consider who UAB has been playing...ODU, UTSA, Rice, WKU (lost), South Alabama, Akron - the teams there they beat are a combined 5-36 I believe.
booksbestfriend
On Johnny's Shitlist
That is big. Dude should have been starting. Damn boosters politicking for the favored son.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
I mean Nix isn't good, but I'm not sure Gatewood is either. But, I hear there were many on the team who felt the same way as Gatewood, so something to monitor for sure
M.W.
Parties like it's 1979
I'm hearing this is affecting AU recruiting.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
The anti-Gus folks are starting to feed rumors of mismanagement and locker room discord to the beat writers
Unless a 1-loss Bama gets left out of the playoff this year (highly unlikely), there is no reason for those sets of games in 2025/2026.
Those will change. Especially if FSU rebounds into a top ten team.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
I think the only way it changes if there are coaching changes, which is entirely possible at both schools
Atlanta "home" or actual home games?
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Atlanta "home" or actual home games?
True home and home. Also announced a series with VT sometime in the 2030s
Awesome. I'll start a thread about these for good discussion later... I love getting people riled up.
booksbestfriend
On Johnny's Shitlist
UGA across the board is better personnel wise, but Mullen is just on a different level scheme wise. Dude can coach his A$$ off.
Opposite on the total. Just think scoring will be plenty. Thinking mid 60s. 38-28 type game. Think Hill reintroduces himself to the SEC. He is due for a breakout game and Arky is what the Dr ordered.
Like your Aggies to run it up early. 24 is steep 1H, but Jimbo has been known to fine tune against lesser opponents.
AU/OM intrigues me. Can see that going any which way. Layoff for me, but could be a good watch.
How does USCe not curb stomp Vandy?
Took TN early at 9.5. Wished I would have put up more, but line is unbeatable at current number to me. UAB is just pesky.
pressitup
Leader of the Adult Humor Industry
Won't surprise me if the over hits. I guess the ugly from both teams sticks in my brain.
I wish the Ags were playing USCe, then UTSA, before the season ending fun of UGA/LSU.
I remember being ragged about saying I didn't think UGA was all that. I haven't dug the thread up , but where are the sunshine pumpers after the dawgs threw up sooner than I suspected?
As I said earlier in the season, I like Jimbo. I'm all in on him, but the team looks flat sometimes and that bothers me.
booksbestfriend
On Johnny's Shitlist
The D is bad, but the entire SEC seems to be down D wise (exceptions). He is muddling with the prior regimes players. Let him get his legs under him. I have no doubt he’ll deliver. Dude is solid.
s--k
Goodbye to Romance College Football
Good call.
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