Spineless SEC Administration or Fooley Gives LSU Home Game

[78]

All kidding aside, we suck this year. Our sked for next year, when we probably have a more realistic chance of reaching our goals, just got a lot better with the inclusion of LSU at BHG. This could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

 

[chferg]

I guess I'm in the very small minority. Other than the loss of a big recruiting game (that we possibly could have lost, making a poor impression) I actually think this isn't that bad of a deal for us. My thinking is that we don't have a very good team this year anyway and will lose a couple more games and won't end up in a BCS bowl. It's not that big of a loss for us when you take into consideration that LSU has to play us at home twice and that next year our most difficult games, other than the neutral site Michigan and Georgia games, are going to be home. And as a ticket holder I couldn't give two craps about missing a home game against Presbyterian. Financially we will make out OK with the insurance and next year I'm actually going to be excited to see more than one or two decent games at home.

If I'm LSU I'm not too excited because their team isn't going to make a BCS bowl this year so beating us doesn't really mean that much to them. And of course this all could really be a huge plus for us if we actually nut up, go in there like beasts and kick their whiny asses in front of all their recruits.

At first it doesnt look bad but when you dig deeper it really isn't all that great IMO....

1. You lose the best game at home on your schedule and our largest/best recruiting weekend.
2. You still lose a home game
3. LSU now has a huge recruiting weekend they wouldn't have had otherwise
4. Depending on our w/l record that game in BR could determine whether we are sitting at home in December or in Memphis; although unlikely we miss a bowl all together, it was nice knowing we had a cupcake to help us if needed.

 

[chferg]

All kidding aside, we suck this year. Our sked for next year, when we probably have a more realistic chance of reaching our goals, just got a lot better with the inclusion of LSU at BHG. This could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

That's the hope but I don't see it with what we are losing on defense....I'm more afraid of stumbling towards seasons end and ending up in a reallly ****ty bowl then getting blasted in primetime next year against Michigan...

That happens and our recruiting is just going to get worse....

 

[Jenny On The Railroad]

I'd like to ask Sankey to please point me to that rule in the SEC Official Rulebook...

Dude is making up **** as he goes....

I think so. When Steve Russell WRUF looked into the bylaws, the best he could tell was it came down to the schools. If no agreement was reached that was that. He certainly did not see anything about needing to play 8 games or he would have mentioned it.

 

[chferg]

I think so. When Steve Russell WRUF looked into the bylaws, the best he could tell was it came down to the schools. If no agreement was reached that was that. He certainly did not see anything about needing to play 8 games or he would have mentioned it.

I bet Foley didnt even look into it....

 

[78]

That's the hope but I don't see it with what we are losing on defense....I'm more afraid of stumbling towards seasons end and ending up in a reallly ****ty bowl then getting blasted in primetime next year against Michigan...

That happens and our recruiting is just going to get worse....

Next year is a make-it-or-break-it year for Mac. We either move forward or we take another pause. Gotta hope for the best.

 

[Jenny On The Railroad]

So Foley decided to be perceived as the bigger man and do what was best for the SEC. Hmmm. Is he representing Foley or UF, fans, community?

Alleva was representing LSU, LSU fans, and BR community.

 

[CU-UF]

I am proud of how the University conducted itself and the end result.

 

[Zambo]

I'm not looking it up but I think what the rules say is that for the LEAGUE to have a championship game, the teams need to play 8 games. Well all the teams are scheduled to play 8 games. It doesn't say what happens if there is a cancelled game. I seriously doubt there is a rule that says a team needs to play 8 to be eligible. Could be wrong though.

 

[destindon]

I agree with Zambo. This could all have been avoided if the game was played on Sunday or Monday. Plenty of emergency personnel were still available along with private security. In the end, Foley's negativity from the very beginning to get this game in cost UF eventually. On a side note, the SEC by-laws say that each team shall play eight games. I doubt if Sankey or the SEC attorneys wanted to get into this if there was a challenge of this by-law. Chances are those items in the by-laws will be addressed and more defined.

 

[78]

So Foley decided to be perceived asthe bigger man and do what was best for the SEC. Hmmm. Is he representing Foley or UF, fans, community?

Alleva was representing LSU, LSU fans, and BR community.

Given the circumstances, it seemed like it was headed for Baton Rouge or bust. Jeremy wanted to preserve the game. I'd rather see it played than be ditched.

 

[Jenny On The Railroad]

I'm watching the Mizzou game and then I might need to step away from this mess for a bit. Between Foley's brilliant representation, and the non adjustments at half time, I might need a break.

 

[divits]

At first it doesnt look bad but when you dig deeper it really isn't all that great IMO....

1. You lose the best game at home on your schedule and our largest/best recruiting weekend.
2. You still lose a home game
3. LSU now has a huge recruiting weekend they wouldn't have had otherwise
4. Depending on our w/l record that game in BR could determine whether we are sitting at home in December or in Memphis; although unlikely we miss a bowl all together, it was nice knowing we had a cupcake to help us if needed.

Other than the recruiting part I still think it works out well for us. And of course if we win it's works out great for us. Specially next year.

The whole "lose a home game" part hurts the local economy but that's about it. I know of no ticket holder friends who were the least bit excited about driving up to watch Presbyterian, that's for sure.

And even though we're 4-1 I've seen enough to know we aren't going to come close to beating Bama if by some chance we make it to the SEC championship.

Basically this year is famine and next year could be feast. But of course if we actually win this year it'll be feast/feast.

 

[78]

I think Obama should force the Baton Rouge merchants to funnel 50% of their profits to the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce.

All in favor?

 

[MJMGator]

How is LSU gaining a recruiting advantage with an interim coach that will only be retained if they get turned down by their first 50 choices?

 

[divits]

All kidding aside, we suck this year. Our sked for next year, when we probably have a more realistic chance of reaching our goals, just got a lot better with the inclusion of LSU at BHG. This could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

 

[alcoholica]

How is LSU gaining a recruiting advantage with an interim coach that will only be retained if they get turned down by their first 50 choices?

A big part is just getting kids to come on campus. It'd be really bad if it was a 7pm game, because that's a great atmosphere. But if we're only a 1 loss team at that point, it will be a huge draw for recruits on a pretty boring weekend. On a plus side, not sure we have very many common prospects. So maybe some of our prospects go there on an official to see us and still have their UF official.

 

[78]

The longer I'm around, the more I realize it's not a game anymore. It's a corporation.

 

[Marianna-FL_Gator]

@BryanDFischer: LSU’s November is now Alabama, at Arkansas, Florida, at Texas A&M. Tough month for Ed Orgeron if he wants to keep the job.

Hopefully Bama/Arkansas (physically) fu*k them up beyond repair before we stroll into BR and "gang bang" them!!!! F*ck Foley...he has been more harmful (to the football program) over the last decade than he's been helpful and this is just another example!

 

[Marianna-FL_Gator]

Bravo Foley

Un-fu*king-believable! So Foley bi*ched up and gave in...plus they're going to use it on the trail? Smfh!!!!!!!!!!