The problem with too many league members.We hardly ever play them.
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The problem with too many league members.We hardly ever play them.
When the league re-expanded to 12 in the early '90s, given the desire for permanent cross-division opponents, it made sense for the league to pair us with Arky since we both were the newbies. Is Mizzou Arky's new cross-division permanent opponent?Giving us AM as a permanent foe was idiotic. Anyone else made more sense....anyone.
yes, they are.When the league re-expanded to 12 in the early '90s, given the desire for permanent cross-division opponents, it made sense for the league to pair us with Arky since we both were the newbies. Is Mizzou Arky's new cross-division permanent opponent?
I want to go to Texas a and m this year also ! Trying to figure out the expenses etc. I went to Missouri two years ago. Want to go to Texas this time around. Seems like awesome trip
I am surprised Ole Miss isn't the run away winner. From a Texas perspective it sure would be.
Again, the problem with too many league members.Well I can't vote on Ole Miss. Haven't been there yet unfortunately. Hoping to add that one to the list in 2018.
It's also crazy we don't play at Alabama again until 2024, (15 years between visits) that will complete my list of visiting all 14 I hope.
Ole Miss...nothing like it !!!I guess I have to say UT because I have attended more games in Knoxville than any other one SEC school.
We went to Mizzou in 2013, was very bland, and finding a hotel was awful because the world series was in St. Louis that same weekend against Boston.....but coming back from 17-0 deficit and winning in double OT helped my opinion of the other Columbia a lot.
We're flying Delta into Houston from Atlanta for $136 round trip. I was honestly shocked at how cheap it came out to be. Three of us going and hotel (for four nights) and airfare on Expedia ended up being $225 a person.
Think we're going to try to catch the Texans-Titans game as well. See our old friends Jadeveon Clowney and Jonathan Joseph.
I've been to 10 of the 14 and here's my take.
1. Tennessee - Gotta love the short drive and the mountains. Fans have always been great.
2. LSU - New Orleans, fans are your best friend before the game, hate you during the game, and your best friend again afterwards. All the alcohol you could want.
3. Vanderbilt - Nashville says enough....and usually a W. Can't beat that.
4. Kentucky - Great trip other than their obnoxious, vulgar fans. Pretty drive but don't speed, the Kentucky troopers don't play no games, i learned my lesson.
5. Florida - Other than Florida having 30 yards and 30 points at halftime the time I went, it was fun.
6. Auburn - Nice town. Clemson 2.0 though.
7. Missouri - Very plain jane. Only thing in Columbia is the school. If you go stay in St. Louis, unless it's during the World Series.
8. Georgia - Probably the worst fanbase in the SEC, worse than UK.
9. Mississippi State - Middle of no where. Bring ear plugs, the cowbells don't stop. Don't think I will make this trip again.
Will be adding Texas A&M to the list this season. Booked my flight last night!
I've been to 10 of the 14 and here's my take.
1. Tennessee - Gotta love the short drive and the mountains. Fans have always been great.
2. LSU - New Orleans, fans are your best friend before the game, hate you during the game, and your best friend again afterwards. All the alcohol you could want.
3. Vanderbilt - Nashville says enough....and usually a W. Can't beat that.
4. Kentucky - Great trip other than their obnoxious, vulgar fans. Pretty drive but don't speed, the Kentucky troopers don't play no games, i learned my lesson.
5. Florida - Other than Florida having 30 yards and 30 points at halftime the time I went, it was fun.
6. Auburn - Nice town. Clemson 2.0 though.
7. Missouri - Very plain jane. Only thing in Columbia is the school. If you go stay in St. Louis, unless it's during the World Series.
8. Georgia - Probably the worst fanbase in the SEC, worse than UK.
9. Mississippi State - Middle of no where. Bring ear plugs, the cowbells don't stop. Don't think I will make this trip again.
Will be adding Texas A&M to the list this season. Booked my flight last night!
Been to 12 out of 14 (all except Arky and A&M). Here's my list...
I didn't rank South Carolina or Georgia because they are both technically "home" games for me and I therefore can't be truly unbiased. But I'll comment on each as I think they are both great in their own way:
- LSU - Yes, the fans are obnoxious initially and the stadium is a tad old and run-down, but the atmosphere is tremendous, especially for a night game, the tailgating is great, and it makes for a great road trip due to New Orleans the night before or after. Plus, the food is awesome and unique.
- Ole Miss - LSU-light. Memphis/Beal St substitute for N'awlins/Bourbon St, whereas the tailgating scene in The Grove is exceptional. Plus, there's really not a bad seat in their stadium. Not the loudest venue, but a very pleasant trip.
- Kentucky - Terribly underrated, especially if the game coincides with the October racing season at Keeneland. If you miss that, check out the Kentucky Horse Park or any of the local tours of bourbon breweries. Their stadium is quite nice since the upgrades, its typically not unbearably hot like so many other SEC venues, the area is very pretty with all the horse farms, and their basketball environment is 2nd to none. Also, I actually find their fans to be very pleasant. Not sure where the obnoxious comments are coming from as I have never experienced that. If anything, it was the USC fans that were being kinda rude last fall. Only downside is the town is just ok for restaurants and nightlife.
- Vandy - Stadium and atmosphere is bush-league but Nashville is a fun city to visit. Plus, it's usually a win so visiting fans go away happy.
- Tennessee - I truly despise the school and program, hate Rocky Top, and for a big stadium, it's remarkably cramped. But the setting in the Eastern TN mountains, right on the river, is great and the fans are actually pretty reasonable.
- Auburn - Nice stadium, college town, and overall game day atmosphere. Not much to do besides football though and their fans can be unbearable when they win.
- Alabama - Also a nice stadium and college town, just with the understandable air of superiority that comes with winning so many championships
- Florida - I know it's renowned for being loud, but I just don't like the place. Arrogant fans, doesn't have a genuine southern feel at all, jorts and game jerseys worn by a bunch of obnoxious frat boys from NY or NJ. And it's the polar opposite of most SEC schools where the girls all dress up and look great. At UF, they dress like they couldn't care less.
- Missouri - Yawn
- Miss St - Hate the cowbells. Much worse in person than on TV. Dry county, middle of nowhere, etc. No redeeming qualities IYAM.
- South Carolina - Among the most underrated game day atmospheres in the country with Sandstorm, 2001, the Cockaboose railroad, and the massive tailgating scene with much-improved tailgating areas. Columbia also has good restaurants and nightlife. Only downside is that the stadium is off-campus so it lacks that traditional campus feel.
- Georgia - USC fans constantly harp on Dawg fans being obnoxious, but if you see this place from their perspective, its pretty great. Gorgeous stadium and setting right in the heart of campus, the view from the Sanford Bridge, tons of traditions, very colorful (sea of red in the stands), great tailgating scene, legendary college town with awesome nightlife, etc. Hard to find a place where a game captures the essence of what college football is all about better than Athens.
Been to 12 out of 14 (all except Arky and A&M). Here's my list...
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Kentucky - Terribly underrated, especially if the game coincides with the October racing season at Keeneland. If you miss that, check out the Kentucky Horse Park or any of the local tours of bourbon breweries. Their stadium is quite nice since the upgrades, its typically not unbearably hot like so many other SEC venues, the area is very pretty with all the horse farms, and their basketball environment is 2nd to none. Also, I actually find their fans to be very pleasant. Not sure where the obnoxious comments are coming from as I have never experienced that. If anything, it was the USC fans that were being kinda rude last fall. Only downside is the town is just ok for restaurants and nightlife.
We hardly ever play them.
And if we hardly play there, like once every 12 years, most people haven't been so therefore cant give an opinion on it. Pretty simple concept. How many times has Texas played at the Grove? You realize we haven't been in the SEC that long right? But I will let you know next year.The question is which is your favorite, not which you go to most often.
Probably Vandy. I've been to a lot of road games. Haven't been to Missouri, A and M or LSU yet.
Why?
1. We usually win (but man it sucks when you lose and a bunch of nerds are laughing at you)
2. Nashville is a great town, plenty to do
3. Even if you're at the top of the stadium it's like being lower deck at Williams Brice.
Auburn is my favorite people are extremely niceWe hardly ever play them.
And if we hardly play there, like once every 12 years, most people haven't been so therefore cant give an opinion on it. Pretty simple concept. How many times has Texas played at the Grove? You realize we haven't been in the SEC that long right? But I will let you know next year.
That sir, is correct. You can also see seat numbers that were partially erased to make 2 1/2 seats into 3 seats.I like Georgia and Florida. I hate Tennessee, it is an 80,000 seat stadium with 100,000 people packed in. You got about 9.3" of ass space. You have to stand sideways like a barbershop quartet to watch the game. I would rather spend a weekend in prison than to go to a night game at LSU. The cons behave better.
LSU for me because we always stay in New Orleans for at least 3 nights. The tailgating and atmosphere at the real Death Valley is pretty good too.