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Re: SEC Front Porch
« Reply #238 on: October 26, 2024, 11:36:04 AM »
Well, it’s official. Me and my son are going to the LSU A&M game. 

I looked for tickets online. Back in the old days, we’d mess around the stadium and buy them from people, but I’m not sure if you can do that anymore. Ended up buying some online via seat geek. It’s all digital, in my apple wallet. 

The price made my eyes water. I really wanted to spend no more than $200-300 per ticket, but those were really shitty and in the nosebleeds. The online sites really Jack up the fees as well, almost to the point of being criminal. I said f’it and ended up buying awesome seats for a stupid amount of money. I figured if I was going to go through the trouble to get there I want to be able to see the game. 

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« Reply #239 on: October 27, 2024, 01:51:35 AM »
Nice.  Glad you got to see a win, for all that money!

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« Reply #240 on: October 27, 2024, 01:52:45 AM »
And condolences to MDT. 

I didn't get to see any of the game, had family obligations, but it sounds like it must have been pretty exciting.

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« Reply #241 on: October 27, 2024, 11:29:18 AM »
Last night was really special. The seats were amazing, and the game was great. 

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Re: SEC Front Porch
« Reply #242 on: October 27, 2024, 12:06:09 PM »
So, some clarity about which teams seem more likely to make the SEC CG:

Texas - Really one more really important game.
A&M - Ditto, could still lose to Texas and slide in if other one loss teams lose.
UGA - Plays Florida, which tends to be a thing, AT Ole Miss, and hosts Tennessee, basically needs to win out.
Tenn - Needs to win out.  Still plays at LSU and UGA.

LSU/Bama/Mizzou probably out.

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« Reply #243 on: October 27, 2024, 12:56:18 PM »
Could it really come to UT-TAMU for a spot in the SECCCG?  That would be something.  I might try to go to that game afterall, I still have a friend with extra tickets.  I'm sure it'll cost me...

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« Reply #244 on: October 27, 2024, 01:04:14 PM »
I had LSU probably out, that isn't the case, I think, they only have one conference loss now too of course.

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Re: SEC Front Porch
« Reply #245 on: October 27, 2024, 01:08:41 PM »
Could it really come to UT-TAMU for a spot in the SECCCG?  That would be something.  I might try to go to that game afterall, I still have a friend with extra tickets.  I'm sure it'll cost me...
It could indeed, and it could also be a double header the next week.

If we assume favorites win each game, A&M would be undefeated in conference play, lose, and still make the CG.  (A&M COULD lose at Auburn of course.)

LSU hosts Bama and goes to Florida, they could also have one loss.  UGA has a fairly tough road.  We COULD have four one loss teams.

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« Reply #246 on: October 27, 2024, 01:22:42 PM »
It could indeed, and it could also be a double header the next week.

If we assume favorites win each game, A&M would be undefeated in conference play, lose, and still make the CG.  (A&M COULD lose at Auburn of course.)

LSU hosts Bama and goes to Florida, they could also have one loss.  UGA has a fairly tough road.  We COULD have four one loss teams.
Yeah, that's why it was actually better for Texas, that A&M won yesterday.  We have a chance to knock off the ags and control the head-to-head tie-breaker, but no such chance against LSU.  Obviously Georgia owns the head-to-head against Texas.

It could be complete chaos.  Or, Horns could lose to the pigs in a couple of weeks and it wouldn't matter at all.

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Re: SEC Front Porch
« Reply #247 on: October 27, 2024, 01:50:23 PM »
There is a decent chance a two loss teams makes the CG (conference Ls).

It COULD be complete chaos.

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Re: SEC Front Porch
« Reply #248 on: October 27, 2024, 06:19:43 PM »
So, some clarity about which teams seem more likely to make the SEC CG:

Texas - Really one more really important game.
A&M - Ditto, could still lose to Texas and slide in if other one loss teams lose.
UGA - Plays Florida, which tends to be a thing, AT Ole Miss, and hosts Tennessee, basically needs to win out.
Tenn - Needs to win out.  Still plays at LSU and UGA.

LSU/Bama/Mizzou probably out.

Tennessee does not play LSU. 

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Re: SEC Front Porch
« Reply #249 on: October 28, 2024, 07:50:00 AM »
Thanks for that correction, I don't know where I got that.

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Re: SEC Front Porch
« Reply #250 on: October 28, 2024, 08:03:14 AM »
The Vols' remaining conference games are:

Kentucky

Miss State

@ UGA

@ Vandy.

I'm fascinated to think Vandy should be their second toughest game.  UK showed a bit of a spark earlier, but not so much now.  

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Re: SEC Front Porch
« Reply #251 on: October 28, 2024, 10:42:09 AM »
My personal thoughts on the A&M LSU game:

My first night game in well over 20 years.  I honestly don't even remember the last night game I attended, but it was probably while I was a student.  I may have attended a few games that started in daylight and played into the night, but I really don't remember.

My 2nd game at the updated stadium.  I think I screwed myself, because after the seats I had Saturday night I never want to sit in regular seats.  The view was awesome, the seats were comfortable ( the little we sat in them), and the amenities for that section were good.  If I'm planning on going to a game once every season or two, I'm going to spring for seats like these.  

I don't know what is going on with our OL, but the reason why Weigaman (I know I spelled that wrong) sucked so bad is because he was under pressure every play.  One of our OL I think is a true freshman and he got beat repeatedly.  Our run game was stalled mostly in the first half.  

I still can't believe the final score.  I recall we were losing 17-7 until midway through the 3rd quarter, but we got a turnover and scored, and the rest was downhill from there.  We dominated the game from that point on.  Reed, the backup QB, only threw (and completed) two passes despite sparking that 2nd half spree.  I think we only completed 8 passes in the whole game.  

Our coaches are determined to run the ball, especially in the 4th quarter when the game is on the line.  Our defense can be suffocating at times.  But not always.  

I confess I had way too much to drink during the game, and way too much fun.  They never served beer at the stadium when I was a student, and I'm not sure they even serve it everywhere.  

 

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