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They should just call it the "Ex-Gator Bowl."
Posted on 12/04/2010 9:34:55 AM PST by Hoodat
This December, it's a different kind of drama.
The past two SEC championship games were 3 1/2-hour commercials for the league's dominance. Powerhouses Florida and Alabama squared off in de facto national championship semifinals. Both games starred past or eventual Heisman Trophy winners, neither with a whiff of controversy, and two coaches with reputations of success exceeded only by their capacity for grimness.
The 2010 version tastes a little different. South Carolina is coached by one of the conference's most despised (and successful) coaches. Auburn brings a perfect record, a shot at a national championship and a Heisman candidate, runaway favorite Cam Newton. Of course, there's this one little detail about Newton and alleged recruiting issues that you may have heard about.
"Each year seems to have a new level of excitement," former SEC commissioner Roy Kramer said. "Certainly this year is another one."
Interest has scarcely waned. On Thursday, tickets on the re-sale website stubhub.com were going for an average of $460. It's a drop from last year, but on par with 2008 prices. This season, CBS has drawn higher ratings in its coverage of the SEC than it did last year with its season-long homage to Florida quarterback Tim Tebow.
The culmination, held in the Georgia Dome for the 17th year, figures to provide a suitable conclusion to a regular season rife with strange turns. Which is to say that even if Auburn loses to drop to 12-1, it could still make the BCS championship game.
(Excerpt) Read more at ajc.com ...
Here's what the sports writers at the local rag (Atlanta Urinal & Constipation) has to say about it:
Weekend Predictions: Cam Newton and Auburn conquer all : Jeff Schultz
Who you for, UGA fans? The Evil Genius or Nick UnFairley? : Mark Bradley
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They should just call it the "Ex-Gator Bowl."
I will never understand how a class act like Danny Wuerffel could have ever played for someone like Steve Spurrier. But you’re right. The division line between UF and FSU is slowly being erased.
What’s wrong with playing for Spurrier, his players love him.
I’m rooting for the Gamecocks to kick Auburn’s (and especially Cam Newton’s) butt.
The NCAA made a “politically correct” decision on Newton, not a just one. He should be outta there.
I think I’ll watch some of it. When’s kickoff time on See BS? ... I intend to count the uncalled dirty play moves by the Auburn players, like leg whips at knees and lowered head butts in the back of South Carolina players. Someone at Auburn coaches the dirty way to victory. Shug would be really pissed ...
Anyone know what South Carolina is ranked?
Reason I want South Carolina to win:
I want TCU in the title game, and I want to see the Old Ball Coach win the SEC.
Reason I want Auburn to win:
To keep the SEC Championship streak alive.
The Gamecocks are ranked 19th in the BCS poll, 18th in the AP, 16th in USA Today, and 237th in the Seneca Journal.
Go Cocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go South Carolina...beat that semipro team from Bama.
lol, I have a son at Clemson, and I get it.
Did you follow that Cam Newton scandal this week? The NCAA is finished!! They caved in on political correctness!!. Next year will be PAY TO PLAY by the thousands!! Just talk to Daddy or Mommy . What do you think the price will be? 1 million? 50 million?
Go, USC East!
Always found it funny that USCe is the Cocks while USCw are the Trojans.
Maybe finally we’ll get the dream bowl matchup of South Carolina-Oregon State this year.
Really? So how much did Cam get paid to play?
I am sickened by the way people are coddling Scam Newton....makes me ill. I hope Carolina whoops their ass!!
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