So it seems that the Egg Bowl moving to Thursday...
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Does anyone really think LSU and A&M are more national names than OM and MSU?
When I go waterskiing in Saskatchewan each Columbus Day, I’m inevitably approached by Canadians raving about Ole Miss’ marijuana and MSU’s cheese.
When I go waterskiing in Saskatchewan each Columbus Day, I’m inevitably approached by Canadians raving about Ole Miss’ marijuana and MSU’s cheese.
The Niedermeyers vs. The Corndogs has more regional appeal than the Egg Bowl....
However, I see LSU-TxAggies playing on Friday after Thanksgiving.
However, I see LSU-TxAggies playing on Friday after Thanksgiving.
The Lithuanians love LSU for their corn dogs....
Of course, the Lithuanians don't quite understand that the corn dog is not so much a local Baton Rouge delicacy as it represents what LSU fans smell like.
Of course, the Lithuanians don't quite understand that the corn dog is not so much a local Baton Rouge delicacy as it represents what LSU fans smell like.
Where does the great Magnolia Bowl fit in to this? Shouldn't it get some consideration on rivalry week?
I usually wear my Maroon beenie on my annual ski trips to the Swiss Alps. Many people think I am sporting Texas A&M gear. That would obviously prove that A&M is more nationally known.
I think when the SEC expanded the goal is to replace the LSU-Ark game with Ark-Mizzou and LSU-A&M. The SEC tried to manufacture a big year-end rivalry game between LSU and Ark and it was never really more than just another SEC game. Both Ark-Mizzou and LSU-A&M will be better rivalries than LSU-Ark was.
But neither are as good as Texas/Texas A&M. What a waste.
LSU should just go back to playing Tulane on that weekend. I will agree that LSU/Arkansas never took. Arkansas/Missouri has a chance to, at least. In addtion, Tennessee should be playing Vanderbilt that weekend instead of Kentucky, who should be playing Louisville.
LSU should just go back to playing Tulane on that weekend. I will agree that LSU/Arkansas never took. Arkansas/Missouri has a chance to, at least. In addtion, Tennessee should be playing Vanderbilt that weekend instead of Kentucky, who should be playing Louisville.
Ole Miss/LSU was too. Doesn't mean it should be played on rivalry weekend. There are better ones to feature on that weekend.
LSU has no natural hated rival. Neither does Arkansas. Maybe they actually should play each other. Arkansas doesn't even have the nuts to play Arkansas State.
LSU has no natural hated rival. Neither does Arkansas. Maybe they actually should play each other. Arkansas doesn't even have the nuts to play Arkansas State.
I'm just saying there is actually some recent history with the 2 schools that's not SEC forced. It's not like Arkansas and LSU.
http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/louisiana_state/opponents_records.php?teamid=3199
http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/sec/louisiana_state/opponents_records.php?teamid=3199
I'm not disagreeing, but I have a overall view of how I think college football SHOULD be. Of course, no one agrees because they are all out for the dollar, which is OK too I suppose, to an extent.
I think rivalry weekend is about TRUE rivalries, #1 rivalries. MSU/Ole Miss, Auburn/Alabama, etc. Some people don't have one, like LSU, Arkansas, Missouri. Texas/Texas A&M is each other's rival, period, shows even more now. Kentucky should be playing Louisville, Tennessee should be playing Vanderbilt that weekend. There are certain situations, like tOSU/Michigan, that prevents them from playing instate games, but you get my point.
I'd rather see LSU/Arkansas over LSU/TAM just because TAM has a rival already. Personally, I'd rather see Arky/Mizzou or Arky/Arky State. LSU I guess should be playing Tulane in the Superdome and have a cajunfest or something.
There are many other games like Iowa State/Iowa, KU/KState, etc. that aren't played on rivalry weekend but should be. It would just add a completely different dimension to that weekend if it ran all throughout the country. Secondary rivalry games can be played whenever you want....Ole Miss/LSU on Halloween, Alabama/Tennessee on 3rd Saturday in October, USC/Notre Dame (whenever they play), etc. But USC should be playing UCLA on the last weekend, period.
3rd tier rivalries can be played opening weekend, like MSU and USM, or Arkansas and Arkansas State (assuming Arky plays Mizzou on rivalry weekend. Or even LSU/Tulane then. There are many different ways to make college football kick *** but aren't being done. At the end of the day, don't **** with NATURAL TRADITION.
I think rivalry weekend is about TRUE rivalries, #1 rivalries. MSU/Ole Miss, Auburn/Alabama, etc. Some people don't have one, like LSU, Arkansas, Missouri. Texas/Texas A&M is each other's rival, period, shows even more now. Kentucky should be playing Louisville, Tennessee should be playing Vanderbilt that weekend. There are certain situations, like tOSU/Michigan, that prevents them from playing instate games, but you get my point.
I'd rather see LSU/Arkansas over LSU/TAM just because TAM has a rival already. Personally, I'd rather see Arky/Mizzou or Arky/Arky State. LSU I guess should be playing Tulane in the Superdome and have a cajunfest or something.
There are many other games like Iowa State/Iowa, KU/KState, etc. that aren't played on rivalry weekend but should be. It would just add a completely different dimension to that weekend if it ran all throughout the country. Secondary rivalry games can be played whenever you want....Ole Miss/LSU on Halloween, Alabama/Tennessee on 3rd Saturday in October, USC/Notre Dame (whenever they play), etc. But USC should be playing UCLA on the last weekend, period.
3rd tier rivalries can be played opening weekend, like MSU and USM, or Arkansas and Arkansas State (assuming Arky plays Mizzou on rivalry weekend. Or even LSU/Tulane then. There are many different ways to make college football kick *** but aren't being done. At the end of the day, don't **** with NATURAL TRADITION.