With a playoff system is SEC pride important?

[GetEmVols]

Now that we have a playoff system is there really any reason to root for our conference? Don't really think having the best conference makes a big difference when you only have to be a top 4 team.

 

[tim]

Only if you root for UK or Vandy.

 

[Donvolson]

hmm. I think I will still hate bama , florida, georgia, vandy, arkansas, notre dame, usc ,uscjr and others

 

[Special Ed]

The comma is your friend.

 

[FenianVol]

Never understood the conference pride thing. Apart from affecting your ranking what other disadvantages can you think of if Florida, Bama, Georgia etc lose games?

 

[NCVol1025]

Power rankings have just as much to do with the new play off system as the current system. So, yes sec fans should pull for other sec teams in ooc games. However, sec pride is a whole other issue and ties us to other sec teams and fans in more ways than just football. GBO

 

[UTBasketball2]

I don't care about other SEC teams, I actually root against them.

 

[NCVol1025]

Never understood the conference pride thing. Apart from affecting your ranking what other disadvantages can you think of if Florida, Bama, Georgia etc lose games?

The conference pride thing comes easy to me, but our president in a funny book doesn't work on so many levels.

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

Now that we have a playoff system is there really any reason to root for our conference? Don't really think having the best conference makes a big difference when you only have to be a top 4 team.

Yes. Pull for your conference. Playing a higher SOS can still help you get into the Top 4.

 

[vols-1]

Never understood the conference pride thing. Apart from affecting your ranking what other disadvantages can you think of if Florida, Bama, Georgia etc lose games?

Watch the South Carolina game today. If the SEC gives the refs an inch they'll take a yard every time!

 

[Cartervol]

What's this SEC pride thingy? Doesn't sound too manly...

 

[dlw4n]

Never understood the conference pride thing. Apart from affecting your ranking what other disadvantages can you think of if Florida, Bama, Georgia etc lose games?

Best I can explain it is as a sibling. Don't eff with my brother. Only I get to eff with my brother. It's a love hate sort of thing.

 

[ncvol17]

Simply stated - I disagree with you...why not pull the SEC logo off of jerseys and stadium placards if conference affiliation doesn't matter any longer?

 

[GetEmVols]

The comma is your friend.

I see why you have 1500 more post than me and 100 less likes. Not much quality in your work good sir.

 

[EBFVOL]

Folks not pulling for the SEC in non conference play is just plain dumb. You are ranked and judge by the competition you play and since we play in the SEC we want it to be know as the best. Even with the playoffs rankings will take the level of competition with you in your conference into account.

So cheer for the SEC so that when we rise to the top again we will be known as the best of the best. GBO!!! and Go SEC!!!

 

[lincolncovol]

You do know, whoever I pull for ( sec vs. ooc ) has no effect on who wins right? And just for the record f*** all other sec teams, especially fama & fla.

 

[SuperDave]

I never pulled for the SEC teams to win their bowl games so I would say no.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

Screw the whole SEC pride BS.
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[DaphneVol]

Is it ok to just be a spectator for non TN games? My remote, blood pressure, and head from hitting the ceiling fan could use a break!

 

[grimvol]

Folks not pulling for the SEC in non conference play is just plain dumb. You are ranked and judge by the competition you play and since we play in the SEC we want it to be know as the best. Even with the playoffs rankings will take the level of competition with you in your conference into account.

So cheer for the SEC so that when we rise to the top again we will be known as the best of the best. GBO!!! and Go SEC!!!

Austin Peay, Georgia State, UT Martin, UTC, Western Carolina, Towson and others what you to know they thank The SEC for being the best.....at playing FCS schools for easy wins.

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

Austin Peay, Georgia State, UT Martin, UTC, Western Carolina, Towson and others what you to know they thank The SEC for being the best.....at playing FCS schools for easy wins.

Yay new candidate for World's Dumbest Post Award

 

[The Ron Mexico]

You do know, whoever I pull for ( sec vs. ooc ) has no effect on who wins right?

I doubt, very seriously, that he realizes that.

 

[rocktopper16]

I root for the S.E.C., Doesn't make me any less than a VFL then anyone on this board.

 

[GetEmVols]

You do know, whoever I pull for ( sec vs. ooc ) has no effect on who wins right? And just for the record f*** all other sec teams, especially fama & fla.

Never said who we root for affects who wins, but ok.

 

[GetEmVols]

I doubt, very seriously, that he realizes that.

Yes, your intelligence is remarkable. I had no idea who we rooted for didn't effect the outcome. Maybe if we stop rooting for the Vols they will start winning?