2009 College Football - Page 21

Otto · #**801** (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 11:26 PM

So back on to actual football... who wins Thursday night's game between South Carolina and Ole Miss? Keep in mind the Gamecocks had the Rebels' number last season (before Ole Miss went on their run).

iam4uf · #**802** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dawg

amen as Ive said in the past UF has the worst fans. Now the Band wagon fans are even worse. I live in South Dakota people here are sporting Gator hats. They cant even name one person other than Tebow. But they come by and do the Gator chomp at me all day. I tell them when they can name a former coach they can talk to me. One wears a Tenn hat he doesnt even know who they are.

Iam4uf your posts even read arrogant obnoxious fan. Not an insult but every time I read one I can hear a gator speaking.

There might be SOME band wagon fans since we have been winning National Championships, but I think the majority are not. We have had 124th consecutive sellouts at the swamp. That's about 17 straight seasons of sellouts. That doesn't happen to a team with band wagon fans.

"Iam4uf your posts even read arrogant obnoxious fan. Not an insult but every time I read one I can hear a gator speaking."

That's fine, I have no problem with that. Even though there have been many posts that I have talked down about the Gators; this Week actually. But, coming from a Georgia fan that has not had very much luck against the Gators in recent history (From 1990 thru 2008, Florida is 16-3 over Georgia, 49-10 last season). I totally get the animosity.

iam4uf · #**803** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Otto

So back on to actual football... who wins Thursday night's game between South Carolina and Ole Miss? Keep in mind the Gamecocks had the Rebels' number last season (before Ole Miss went on their run).

I don't see any reason why Ole Miss should struggle at all with SC. I will be rooting for the ole ball Coach but just don't think he has the talent.

DallasFlier · #**804** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by iam4uf

There might be SOME band wagon fans since we have been winning National Championships, but I think the majority are not. We have had 124th consecutive sellouts at the swamp. That's about 17 straight seasons of sellouts. That doesn't happen to a team with band wagon fans.

Wow, 124 straight, 17 seasons - that's actually pretty cool. (And I mean that, that's not trying to be snide.)

Nebraska hits the milestone this Saturday night of 300 consecutive sellouts - dating to 1962. That's 47 straight seasons. The Huskers are wearing 1962 throwback uniforms Saturday for the occasion. They're auctioning the uniforms - jersey, pants and helmet sets - for each number. Minimum bid was $500 per set, and all the minimum bids were hit over a month ago, will be a great fundraiser for the Husker program.

Milkman · #**805** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 03:23 PM

Florida did a throwback game either last year or the year before (I think it was the year before)... iam4uf liked them, but I wasn't so into it.

iam4uf · #**806** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Milkman

Florida did a throwback game either last year or the year before (I think it was the year before)... iam4uf liked them, but I wasn't so into it.

I freaking LOVED them. Milk didn't like them but he has only been a fan for about 10 years. If you were born a fan you would love them.

iam4uf · #**807** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DallasFlier

Wow, 124 straight, 17 seasons - that's actually pretty cool. (And I mean that, that's not trying to be snide.)

Nebraska hits the milestone this Saturday night of 300 consecutive sellouts - dating to 1962. That's 47 straight seasons. The Huskers are wearing 1962 throwback uniforms Saturday for the occasion. They're auctioning the uniforms - jersey, pants and helmet sets - for each number. Minimum bid was $500 per set, and all the minimum bids were hit over a month ago, will be a great fundraiser for the Husker program.

If you could get it for $500 that actually wouldn't be that bad for jersey, pants and helmet.

DallasFlier · #**808** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by iam4uf

If you could get it for $500 that actually wouldn't be that bad for jersey, pants and helmet.

True - they pointed out that was the "opening bid" since the athletic department pays $300 for a helmet, $140 for a game jersey (that's the shocker to me) and $60 for the pants. $500 is cost - I believe most of them have been bid over $1000 at this point, and bidding closes sometime in October.

Dawg · #**809** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by iam4uf

There might be SOME band wagon fans since we have been winning National Championships, but I think the majority are not. We have had 124th consecutive sellouts at the swamp. That's about 17 straight seasons of sellouts. That doesn't happen to a team with band wagon fans.

"Iam4uf your posts even read arrogant obnoxious fan. Not an insult but every time I read one I can hear a gator speaking."

That's fine, I have no problem with that. Even though there have been many posts that I have talked down about the Gators; this Week actually. But, coming from a Georgia fan that has not had very much luck against the Gators in recent history (From 1990 thru 2008, Florida is 16-3 over Georgia, 49-10 last season). I totally get the animosity.

you can gode me all you want. It has nothing to do with animosity I accept defeat when my team loses I don't make excuses. We still lead the series and it wont be in your back yard for much longer. Now that I live in South Dakota it will finally move to the Georgia dome every other year, and i still won't get to go.

Year Florida Georgia Location Series
1915 Florida 0 Georgia 37 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 1–0–0
1916 Florida 0 Georgia 21 Athens, Georgia UGA 2–0–0
1919 Florida 0 Georgia 16 Tampa, Florida UGA 3–0–0
1920 Florida 0 Georgia 56 Athens, Georgia UGA 4–0–0
1926 Florida 9 Georgia 32 Athens, Georgia UGA 5–0–0
1927 Florida 0 Georgia 28 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 6–0–0
1928 Florida 26 Georgia 6 Savannah, Georgia UGA 6–1–0
1929 Florida 18 Georgia 6 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 6–2–0
1930 Florida 0 Georgia 0 Savannah, Georgia UGA 6–2–1
1931 Florida 6 Georgia 33 Gainesville, Florida UGA 7–2–1
1932 Florida 12 Georgia 33 Gainesville, Florida UGA 8–2–1
1933 Florida 0 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 9–2–1
1934 Florida 0 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 10–2–1
1935 Florida 0 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 11–2–1
1936 Florida 8 Georgia 26 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 12–2–1
1937 Florida 6 Georgia 0 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 12–3–1
1938 Florida 6 Georgia 19 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 13–3–1
1939 Florida 2 Georgia 6 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 14–3–1
1940 Florida 18 Georgia 13 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 14–4–1
1941 Florida 3 Georgia 19 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 15–4–1
1942 Florida 0 Georgia 75 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 16–4–1
1944 Florida 12 Georgia 38 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 17–4–1
1945 Florida 0 Georgia 34 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 18–4–1
1946 Florida 14 Georgia 33 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 19–4–1
1947 Florida 6 Georgia 34 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 20–4–1
1948 Florida 12 Georgia 20 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 21–4–1
1949 Florida 28 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 21–5–1
1950 Florida 0 Georgia 6 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 22–5–1
1951 Florida 6 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 23–5–1
1952 Florida 30 Georgia 0 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 23–6–1
1953 Florida 21 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 23–7–1
1954 Florida 13 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 24–7–1
1955 Florida 19 Georgia 13 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 24–8–1
1956 Florida 28 Georgia 0 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 24–9–1
1957 Florida 22 Georgia 0 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 24–10–1
1958 Florida 7 Georgia 6 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 24–11–1
1959 Florida 10 Georgia 21 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 25–11–1
1960 Florida 22 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 25–12–1
1961 Florida 21 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 25–13–1
1962 Florida 23 Georgia 15 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 25–14–1
1963 Florida 21 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 25–15–1
1964 Florida 7 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 26–15–1
1965 Florida 14 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 26–16–1
1966 Florida 10 Georgia 27 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 27–16–1
1967 Florida 17 Georgia 16 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 27–17–1
1968 Florida 0 Georgia 51 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 28–17–1
1969 Florida 13 Georgia 13 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 28–17–2
1970 Florida 24 Georgia 17 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 28–18–2
1971 Florida 7 Georgia 49 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 29–18–2
1972 Florida 7 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 30–18–2
1973 Florida 11 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 30–19–2
1974 Florida 16 Georgia 17 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 31–19–2
1975 Florida 7 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 32–19–2
1976 Florida 27 Georgia 41 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 33–19–2
1977 Florida 22 Georgia 17 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 33–20–2
1978 Florida 22 Georgia 24 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 34–20–2
1979 Florida 10 Georgia 33 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 35–20–2
1980 Florida 21 Georgia 26 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 36–20–2
1981 Florida 21 Georgia 26 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 37–20–2
1982 Florida 0 Georgia 44 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 38–20–2
1983 Florida 9 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 39–20–2
1984 Florida 27 Georgia 0 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 39–21–2
1985 Florida 3 Georgia 24 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 40–21–2
1986 Florida 31 Georgia 19 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 40–22–2
1987 Florida 10 Georgia 23 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 41–22–2
1988 Florida 3 Georgia 26 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 42–22–2
1989 Florida 10 Georgia 17 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 43–22–2
1990 Florida 38 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 43–23–2
1991 Florida 45 Georgia 13 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 43–24–2
1992 Florida 26 Georgia 24 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 43–25–2
1993 Florida 33 Georgia 26 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 43–26–2
1994 Florida 52 Georgia 14 Gainesville, Florida UGA 43–27–2
1995 Florida 52 Georgia 17 Athens, Georgia UGA 43–28–2
1996 Florida 47 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 43–29–2
1997 Florida 17 Georgia 37 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–29–2
1998 Florida 38 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–30–2
1999 Florida 30 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–31–2
2000 Florida 34 Georgia 23 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–32–2
2001 Florida 24 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–33–2
2002 Florida 20 Georgia 13 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–34–2
2003 Florida 16 Georgia 13 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–35–2
2004 Florida 24 Georgia 31 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 45–35–2
2005 Florida 14 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 45–36–2
2006 Florida 21 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 45–37–2
2007 Florida 30 Georgia 42 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 46–37–2
2008 Florida 49 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 46–38–2
Florida 1,388 Georgia 1,664 UGA 46–38–2

iam4uf · #**810** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawg

you can gode me all you want. It has nothing to do with animosity I accept defeat when my team loses I don't make excuses. We still lead the series and it wont be in your back yard for much longer. Now that I live in South Dakota it will finally move to the Georgia dome every other year, and i still won't get to go.

Year Florida Georgia Location Series
1915 Florida 0 Georgia 37 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 1–0–0
1916 Florida 0 Georgia 21 Athens, Georgia UGA 2–0–0
1919 Florida 0 Georgia 16 Tampa, Florida UGA 3–0–0
1920 Florida 0 Georgia 56 Athens, Georgia UGA 4–0–0
1926 Florida 9 Georgia 32 Athens, Georgia UGA 5–0–0
1927 Florida 0 Georgia 28 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 6–0–0
1928 Florida 26 Georgia 6 Savannah, Georgia UGA 6–1–0
1929 Florida 18 Georgia 6 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 6–2–0
1930 Florida 0 Georgia 0 Savannah, Georgia UGA 6–2–1
1931 Florida 6 Georgia 33 Gainesville, Florida UGA 7–2–1
1932 Florida 12 Georgia 33 Gainesville, Florida UGA 8–2–1
1933 Florida 0 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 9–2–1
1934 Florida 0 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 10–2–1
1935 Florida 0 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 11–2–1
1936 Florida 8 Georgia 26 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 12–2–1
1937 Florida 6 Georgia 0 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 12–3–1
1938 Florida 6 Georgia 19 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 13–3–1
1939 Florida 2 Georgia 6 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 14–3–1
1940 Florida 18 Georgia 13 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 14–4–1
1941 Florida 3 Georgia 19 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 15–4–1
1942 Florida 0 Georgia 75 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 16–4–1
1944 Florida 12 Georgia 38 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 17–4–1
1945 Florida 0 Georgia 34 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 18–4–1
1946 Florida 14 Georgia 33 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 19–4–1
1947 Florida 6 Georgia 34 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 20–4–1
1948 Florida 12 Georgia 20 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 21–4–1
1949 Florida 28 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 21–5–1
1950 Florida 0 Georgia 6 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 22–5–1
1951 Florida 6 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 23–5–1
1952 Florida 30 Georgia 0 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 23–6–1
1953 Florida 21 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 23–7–1
1954 Florida 13 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 24–7–1
1955 Florida 19 Georgia 13 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 24–8–1
1956 Florida 28 Georgia 0 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 24–9–1
1957 Florida 22 Georgia 0 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 24–10–1
1958 Florida 7 Georgia 6 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 24–11–1
1959 Florida 10 Georgia 21 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 25–11–1
1960 Florida 22 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 25–12–1
1961 Florida 21 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 25–13–1
1962 Florida 23 Georgia 15 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 25–14–1
1963 Florida 21 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 25–15–1
1964 Florida 7 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 26–15–1
1965 Florida 14 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 26–16–1
1966 Florida 10 Georgia 27 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 27–16–1
1967 Florida 17 Georgia 16 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 27–17–1
1968 Florida 0 Georgia 51 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 28–17–1
1969 Florida 13 Georgia 13 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 28–17–2
1970 Florida 24 Georgia 17 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 28–18–2
1971 Florida 7 Georgia 49 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 29–18–2
1972 Florida 7 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 30–18–2
1973 Florida 11 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 30–19–2
1974 Florida 16 Georgia 17 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 31–19–2
1975 Florida 7 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 32–19–2
1976 Florida 27 Georgia 41 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 33–19–2
1977 Florida 22 Georgia 17 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 33–20–2
1978 Florida 22 Georgia 24 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 34–20–2
1979 Florida 10 Georgia 33 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 35–20–2
1980 Florida 21 Georgia 26 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 36–20–2
1981 Florida 21 Georgia 26 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 37–20–2
1982 Florida 0 Georgia 44 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 38–20–2
1983 Florida 9 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 39–20–2
1984 Florida 27 Georgia 0 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 39–21–2
1985 Florida 3 Georgia 24 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 40–21–2
1986 Florida 31 Georgia 19 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 40–22–2
1987 Florida 10 Georgia 23 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 41–22–2
1988 Florida 3 Georgia 26 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 42–22–2
1989 Florida 10 Georgia 17 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 43–22–2
1990 Florida 38 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 43–23–2
1991 Florida 45 Georgia 13 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 43–24–2
1992 Florida 26 Georgia 24 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 43–25–2
1993 Florida 33 Georgia 26 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 43–26–2
1994 Florida 52 Georgia 14 Gainesville, Florida UGA 43–27–2
1995 Florida 52 Georgia 17 Athens, Georgia UGA 43–28–2
1996 Florida 47 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 43–29–2
1997 Florida 17 Georgia 37 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–29–2
1998 Florida 38 Georgia 7 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–30–2
1999 Florida 30 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–31–2
2000 Florida 34 Georgia 23 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–32–2
2001 Florida 24 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–33–2
2002 Florida 20 Georgia 13 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–34–2
2003 Florida 16 Georgia 13 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 44–35–2
2004 Florida 24 Georgia 31 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 45–35–2
2005 Florida 14 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 45–36–2
2006 Florida 21 Georgia 14 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 45–37–2
2007 Florida 30 Georgia 42 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 46–37–2
2008 Florida 49 Georgia 10 Jacksonville, Florida UGA 46–38–2
Florida 1,388 Georgia 1,664 UGA 46–38–2

Oh no, Dawg is taking a page out of Dallas book and posting games close to 100 years ago..

Just remember Dawg, Fan is short for Fanatic. It's all in fun, people take the shit talking waaaayyyy to serious.

Also, you probably don't get a lot of Georgia news in South Dakota but the Florida-Georgia game will remain in Jacksonville until 2016. Sorry

Florida-Georgia game to remain in Jax until 2016 -- OrlandoSentinel.com

Otto · #**811** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 10:35 PM

Since the 1989 season, which is when the Florida streak started, the Gators have averaged 79,026 fans per home game. Nebraska has averaged 77,162 during this same time frame. This is directly related to Florida having more seats to fill on Saturdays in Gainseville than Nebraska has in Lincoln. The SEC dominates the Top 12 (expanded by two to include Auburn and Nebraska) with six teams in this category. The Big 10, which boast the three biggest stadiums in college football, take the top three spots of this list, with the Big 12 coming in with two teams (UT and NU) and the Pac 10 with one (talk about bandwagon fans in USC).

I was going to write a lot more about Florida and Nebraska, but after doing some comparisons, it's really hard to make a case about Florida. Sure, they average 90,000+ fans on Saturdays, more than 2,000 the capacity. However, for the last two seasons, Nebraska has averaged more than 4,000 over capacity per home game. After looking at some statistics, I agree with DF that Florida's recent success has caused a lot of bandwagon fans - all of the top 10 all-time best attendances at Ben Hill Griffin have happened since the 2005 season (with 7 of those coming since their 2006 national championship season - not including this season). Of course, stadiums grow every year, so this would only be natural, but the stadium was expanded in 2003. And given the suspicious 2004 season's 88,409 season average with a capacity of 88,548, I would be curious how that home sellout streak was maintained - were these sold tickets (which include scalpers and ticket agencies) or actual attendance?

Otto · #**812** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 10:49 PM

Speaking about the Cocktail Party, in this edition of 'What have you done for me lately?', we have a closer look at the recent decades of this matchup:

Past 10 Years: 8-2 (Florida)
Past 20 Years: 16-4 (Florida)
Past 30 Years: 18-12 (Florida)
Past 40 Years: 21-18-1 (Florida)
Past 50 Years: 27-22-1 (Florida)
Past 60 Years: 34-25-1 (Florida)
Past 70 Years: 35-33-1 (Florida)
Past 75 Years: 36-37-1 (Georgia)

So there you have it, folks. Florida has rather dominated this series for the last SEVENTY-FIVE years (the last time Georgia had the reverse series lead)... just throwing that out there, as we have to deal with these similar historical records versus the more relevant and recent performances with Bama fans. Having a great run for a decade or two or jumping out to a HUGE lead to start the series long before our parents were even alive really does a lot for the overall historical head-to-head... but since those days, we've integrated sports and turned it into a huge money-making commercial sport.

Welcome to our friends from the stone age.

P.S. - It has been 33 years since Alabama has had the lead in the reverse series record (counting from this season backwards) against Auburn. If you talk to any Bama fan, you can see that they really have dominated Auburn over the last three decades, right?

Otto · #**813** (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 11:34 PM

Their offense turbocharged by a change at coordinator, the - 09.28.09 - SI Vault

Dawg · #**814** (**permalink**) 09-25-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Otto

Speaking about the Cocktail Party, in this edition of 'What have you done for me lately?', we have a closer look at the recent decades of this matchup:

Past 10 Years: 8-2 (Florida)
Past 20 Years: 16-4 (Florida)
Past 30 Years: 18-12 (Florida)
Past 40 Years: 21-18-1 (Florida)
Past 50 Years: 27-22-1 (Florida)
Past 60 Years: 34-25-1 (Florida)
Past 70 Years: 35-33-1 (Florida)
Past 75 Years: 36-37-1 (Georgia)

So there you have it, folks. Florida has rather dominated this series for the last SEVENTY-FIVE years (the last time Georgia had the reverse series lead)... just throwing that out there, as we have to deal with these similar historical records versus the more relevant and recent performances with Bama fans. Having a great run for a decade or two or jumping out to a HUGE lead to start the series long before our parents were even alive really does a lot for the overall historical head-to-head... but since those days, we've integrated sports and turned it into a huge money-making commercial sport.

Welcome to our friends from the stone age.

P.S. - It has been 33 years since Alabama has had the lead in the reverse series record (counting from this season backwards) against Auburn. If you talk to any Bama fan, you can see that they really have dominated Auburn over the last three decades, right?

Records are records. The two people who dont like to talk about the past are the two teams that have no past or got their asses kicked the whole time back then. And Otto we own Auburn in this century as well.

Just because Dallas and I are older and remember more of the past than the kids in the room we get to go back further.

Milkman · #**815** (**permalink**) 09-25-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dawg

Just because Dallas and I are older and remember more of the past than the kids in the room we get to go back further.

Remembering the past is one thing.... Living in it is completely different.

DallasFlier · #**816** (**permalink**) 09-25-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto

Since the 1989 season, which is when the Florida streak started, the Gators have averaged 79,026 fans per home game. Nebraska has averaged 77,162 during this same time frame. This is directly related to Florida having more seats to fill on Saturdays in Gainseville than Nebraska has in Lincoln. The SEC dominates the Top 12 (expanded by two to include Auburn and Nebraska) with six teams in this category. The Big 10, which boast the three biggest stadiums in college football, take the top three spots of this list, with the Big 12 coming in with two teams (UT and NU) and the Pac 10 with one (talk about bandwagon fans in USC).

I was going to write a lot more about Florida and Nebraska, but after doing some comparisons, it's really hard to make a case about Florida. Sure, they average 90,000+ fans on Saturdays, more than 2,000 the capacity. However, for the last two seasons, Nebraska has averaged more than 4,000 over capacity per home game. After looking at some statistics, I agree with DF that Florida's recent success has caused a lot of bandwagon fans - all of the top 10 all-time best attendances at Ben Hill Griffin have happened since the 2005 season (with 7 of those coming since their 2006 national championship season - not including this season). Of course, stadiums grow every year, so this would only be natural, but the stadium was expanded in 2003. And given the suspicious 2004 season's 88,409 season average with a capacity of 88,548, I would be curious how that home sellout streak was maintained - were these sold tickets (which include scalpers and ticket agencies) or actual attendance?

C'mon, jibi, don't get me in more trouble! It wasn't me who said "Florida bandwagon fans."

One more bit of information in comparing Florida and Nebraska attendance though - I think its rather noteworthy to also look at it in relation to the area population, and if you do that Nebraska jumps WAY out on top, almost unbelievably so. The population of the entire state of Nebraska in 2008 was 1,783,432 per the U.S. Census Bureau. The population of Florida at the same time was 18,328,340, over 10 times as large. Now I know that the Florida fans are going to say its not fair to look at the whole state, so lets just look at the major cities within 150 miles or less:

Metro Gainesville: 257,099
Metro Jacksonville: 1,313,228
Metro Orlando: 2,045,322
Metro Tallahassee: 353,425
Metro Tampa/St. Pete: 2,723,949

So, counting only major metro areas within 150 miles or less of the stadium, there are more than 6,693,023 people. (Some of the towns in Nebraska - like my home town - are over 450 miles from Husker's stadium.) In otherwords, within 150 miles of The Swamp there are close to 4 times as many people as in the entire state of Nebraska - meaning that by percentage of population, the attendance at Husker games is dramatically larger- not to mention the dramatically longer sellout streak. To have the same level/degree of fan support from their local area that the Huskers enjoy, the Gators would have to have a stadium of 304,235 and be selling it out on a continuous basis.

(Oh, and for iam4uf and Milk - I'm talking about right now, today!)

iam4uf · #**817** (**permalink**) 09-25-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DallasFlier

C'mon, jibi, don't get me in more trouble! It wasn't me who said "Florida bandwagon fans."

One more bit of information in comparing Florida and Nebraska attendance though - I think its rather noteworthy to also look at it in relation to the area population, and if you do that Nebraska jumps WAY out on top, almost unbelievably so. The population of the entire state of Nebraska in 2008 was 1,783,432 per the U.S. Census Bureau. The population of Florida at the same time was 18,328,340, over 10 times as large. Now I know that the Florida fans are going to say its not fair to look at the whole state, so lets just look at the major cities within 150 miles or less:

Metro Gainesville: 257,099
Metro Jacksonville: 1,313,228
Metro Orlando: 2,045,322
Metro Tallahassee: 353,425
Metro Tampa/St. Pete: 2,723,949

So, counting only major metro areas within 150 miles or less of the stadium, there are more than 6,693,023 people. (Some of the towns in Nebraska - like my home town - are over 450 miles from Husker's stadium.) In otherwords, within 150 miles of The Swamp there are close to 4 times as many people as in the entire state of Nebraska - meaning that by percentage of population, the attendance at Husker games is dramatically larger- not to mention the dramatically longer sellout streak. To have the same level/degree of fan support from their local area that the Huskers enjoy, the Gators would have to have a stadium of 304,235 and be selling it out on a continuous basis.

(Oh, and for iam4uf and Milk - I'm talking about right now, today!)

And how many dominating football teams are their in the State of Nebraska??? How many are in Florida?? UF, FSU, Miami, could even argue USF and maybe UCF. FSU and USF are only about 100 miles from UF. No comparison at all.

Dawg · #**818** (**permalink**) 09-25-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Milkman

Remembering the past is one thing.... Living in it is completely different.

what ever. yall only wanna talk about the future because thats what you have. When we won the game 2 years ago all you wanted talk about was the records. And I am certain it wont always be the way it is now. Any given Saturday anyone can win.

Sure is funny Otto wants to jump on the gator bandwagon when all he can do is live in the past of his precious university because they sure haven't done much lately

DallasFlier · #**819** (**permalink**) 09-25-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by iam4uf

And how many dominating football teams are their in the State of Nebraska??? How many are in Florida?? UF, FSU, Miami, could even argue USF and maybe UCF. FSU and USF are only about 100 miles from UF. No comparison at all. Next time compare apples to apples would you?

iam4uf's definition of "apples to apples" = anything that Florida comes out on top at.

Based on population, a (much) larger share of Nebraska fans support the Huskers than Florida fans support the Gators - pretty simple! I even gave you the benefit of the doubt, I could draw the UF ring out to 400 miles away, where Nebraska draws a fair bit of its fan support from.

Let me ask you something. I've given credit to Florida over time here for their accomplishments. Would you EVER give credit to Nebraska for ANYTHING whatsoever? I think not, because you certainly never have. That's probably the biggest thing that makes your credibility absolutely suck.

Nebraska, by virtue of their 300 sellouts spanning 47 years, is acknowledged by just about the entire free world - minus you - as having the best, most loyal fan support in the country. Is it possible for you to actually admit that and give them credit? Or will you just come up with some dumb argument claiming they're not, and making yourself look bad?

(By the way, neither FSU or USF is within 100 miles of UF.)

Otto · #**820** (**permalink**) 09-25-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawg

And Otto we own Auburn in this century as well.

Past 5 Years: 3-2 (Georgia)
Past 9 Years ('this century'): 5-4 (Georgia)
Past 10 Years: 5-5 (Tie)
Past 15 Years: 7-7-1 (Tie)
Past 20 Years: 9-10-1 (Auburn)
Past 30 Years: 13-16-1 (Auburn)
Past 40 Years: 17-21-2 (Auburn)
Past 50 Years: 22-26-2 (Auburn)
Past 60 Years: 25-32-3 (Auburn)
Past 70 Years: 32-34-3 (Auburn)
Past 80 Years: 36-39-4 (Auburn)
Past 90 Years: 44-41-4 (Georgia)

Auburn tied things up in 1926 in the reverse series record and haven't really looked back since. Overall, we have a 53-51-8 record against the Bulldogs, making it one of the longest rivalries in college football with one of the least lopsided records. After 112 games, only two games separate the two teams.

So whether you're looking at the 'past century' (45-46-6 to Auburn) or 'this century' (5-4 to Georgia), I would hardly say that one team has dominated the other. Very much the opposite.

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Originally Posted by Dawg

Sure is funny Otto wants to jump on the gator bandwagon when all he can do is live in the past of his precious university because they sure haven't done much lately.

At what point have I 'lived in the past' in this thread? Auburn had ONE bad season. In the five years prior to last season, Auburn had a record of 50-14 while Georgia had a record of 51-14. And no, this comparison and statistic isn't me 'living in the past' but rather pointing out that your comments about us not 'doing much lately' is quite ridiculous, as we've accomplished quite a bit 'lately'.

iam4uf · #**821** (**permalink**) 09-25-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DallasFlier

iam4uf's definition of "apples to apples" = anything that Florida comes out on top at.

Based on population, a (much) larger share of Nebraska fans support the Huskers than Florida fans support the Gators - pretty simple! I even gave you the benefit of the doubt, I could draw the UF ring out to 400 miles away, where Nebraska draws a fair bit of its fan support from.

Let me ask you something. I've given credit to Florida over time here for their accomplishments. Would you EVER give credit to Nebraska for ANYTHING whatsoever? I think not, because you certainly never have. That's probably the biggest thing that makes your credibility absolutely suck.

Nebraska, by virtue of their 300 sellouts spanning 47 years, is acknowledged by just about the entire free world - minus you - as having the best, most loyal fan support in the country. Is it possible for you to actually admit that and give them credit? Or will you just come up with some dumb argument claiming they're not, and making yourself look bad?

(By the way, neither FSU or USF is within 100 miles of UF.)

For you to say "Nebraska has the best, most loyal fan base in the country" is your OPINION. Why don't you ask Dawg, Jibi and anyone else if they agree that Nebraska fans are the best in the country? Of course you draw more fans, there is no other team in the entire state.. give me a break.

I forgot you are the statition of the forum. I am sorry, I posted on my berry and didn't have the exact distance.. my bad. It is 149 miles from UF to FSU, and 125 miles from UF to USF. Does that make you feel better? Does that change the argument at all???? Geeeez.

iam4uf · #**822** (**permalink**) 09-25-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawg

what ever. yall only wanna talk about the future because thats what you have. When we won the game 2 years ago all you wanted talk about was the records. And I am certain it wont always be the way it is now. Any given Saturday anyone can win.

Sure is funny Otto wants to jump on the gator bandwagon when all he can do is live in the past of his precious university because they sure haven't done much lately

We didn't talk about the past at all 2 years ago. We talked about how it was so classless for Richt to allow the entire team to rush the field, remember?

I don't mind talking about the RECENT past, but my god, when we start getting into shit that happened 20/30/40 and in your case, 80 years ago. It's a little ridiculous.

iam4uf · #**823** (**permalink**) 09-25-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DallasFlier

iam4uf's definition of "apples to apples" = anything that Florida comes out on top at.

Based on population, a (much) larger share of Nebraska fans support the Huskers than Florida fans support the Gators - pretty simple! I even gave you the benefit of the doubt, I could draw the UF ring out to 400 miles away, where Nebraska draws a fair bit of its fan support from.

Let me ask you something. I've given credit to Florida over time here for their accomplishments. Would you EVER give credit to Nebraska for ANYTHING whatsoever? I think not, because you certainly never have. That's probably the biggest thing that makes your credibility absolutely suck.

Nebraska, by virtue of their 300 sellouts spanning 47 years, is acknowledged by just about the entire free world - minus you - as having the best, most loyal fan support in the country. Is it possible for you to actually admit that and give them credit? Or will you just come up with some dumb argument claiming they're not, and making yourself look bad?

(By the way, neither FSU or USF is within 100 miles of UF.)

BTW, I have given credit to Nebraska several times in the forum. I have said several times it could be argued that the 1995 Nebraska team was the best college football team ever. That's quite a compliment don't ya think?

DallasFlier · #**824** (**permalink**) 09-26-2009, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by iam4uf

For you to say "Nebraska has the best, most loyal fan base in the country" is your OPINION.

No, my LizardLover, that's a FACT. Unless you can show any other team in the country with 300 consecutive sellouts, dating from the present to 1962. You posted how great it is that Florida's sellout streak is 17 years long now. Nebraska hit 17 years in their sellout streak before you were BORN, and our streak continues, game after game, year after year, right up until TOMORROW, when we notch number 300. That is FACT, not opinion. That is UNPARALLELED fan loyalty, unmatched by ANY program anywhere in the country. Sorry, you lose!

Otto · #**825** (**permalink**) 09-26-2009, 01:59 AM

I wasn't even a thought in 1962. Nor were my older brothers. Heck, my father was only in 4th grade when that streak started. Of all streaks and records in college football, I would say this one was perhaps one of the more prestigious and untouchable records. Perhaps Florida will meet that record at some point in the next 30 years, although I'm sure the Huskers will have extended it (if not continue to extend it) by that time. Nevertheless, given the amount of history we've been through in 47 years, I believe that says a lot about the Huskers' streak.

We're on a 1-game sellout streak. WOOT!

bigolsparky · #**826** (**permalink**) 09-26-2009, 04:32 AM

What else is there to do in Nebraska? That may have something to do with the sellouts. No beach, no mountains, just corn and lots of it.

bigolsparky · #**827** (**permalink**) 09-26-2009, 04:51 AM

I am old enough to remember the domination Alabama has had over Auburn well. The only streak I am concerned with now is the current one. "Fear the bird finger"

By the way, only an Auburn fan could come up with something like a "reverse series record". What the hell is that?

DallasFlier · #**828** (**permalink**) 09-26-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bigolsparky

What else is there to do in Nebraska? That may have something to do with the sellouts. No beach, no mountains, just corn and lots of it.

This is right outside of my hometown in Nebraska.

The monument in the winter, looking over the nearby lake:

Approaching my hometown from the south, coming over the pass. I did lots of hiking and camping around here while growing up, on the numerous trails in the area:

More of the area:

Chimney Rock - about 75 miles from the other shots - well known landmark for over a century:

The next few from a large recreational lake about an hour from my hometown, over 150 miles of shoreline:

Any other comments there, Sparky?

DallasFlier · #**829** (**permalink**) 09-26-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Otto

I wasn't even a thought in 1962. Nor were my older brothers. Heck, my father was only in 4th grade when that streak started. Of all streaks and records in college football, I would say this one was perhaps one of the more prestigious and untouchable records. Perhaps Florida will meet that record at some point in the next 30 years, although I'm sure the Huskers will have extended it (if not continue to extend it) by that time. Nevertheless, given the amount of history we've been through in 47 years, I believe that says a lot about the Huskers' streak.

We're on a 1-game sellout streak. WOOT!

Thanks jibi! iam4uf will never acknowledge it, that I know - glad you can appreciate it.

Good luck to everyone's teams today, and...

Go Big Red! Sellout #300!

bigolsparky · #**830** (**permalink**) 09-26-2009, 12:03 PM

Are you sure all that was in Nebraska? Just kidding. I understand Nebraska passion for football as well as anyone. I AM from Alabama and all we have for sports recognition, nationally, is college football and auto racing. I love football and I tolerate auto racing as I live in Talladega. Who but a true zealot would be discussing college football on a Blackberry forum.

Milkman · #**831** (**permalink**) 09-26-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by iam4uf

And how many dominating football teams are their in the State of Nebraska??? How many are in Florida?? UF, FSU, Miami, could even argue USF and maybe UCF. FSU and USF are only about 100 miles from UF. No comparison at all.

Iam4uf, you forgot to add the 9 professional sports programs in Florida. How many professional teams are in Nebraska? I am not saying Nebraska fans aren't dedicated, but for you to say Nebraska has the best fans in the country because of consecutive sellouts is ridiculous. How many Alabama fans would there be if there was no Auburn. Its the same analogy.

DallasFlier · #**832** (**permalink**) 09-26-2009, 12:05 PM

Another interesting human interest story I just came across this morning - I hope they honor this guy at halftime!:

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LINCOLN, Neb. — Rod Hansen was at Memorial Stadium when Bob Devaney coached his first football game at Nebraska in 1962.

He was there to watch Heisman Trophy winners Johnny Rodgers, Mike Rozier and Eric Crouch, and he saw Tom Osborne finish his coaching career with three national titles in four years in the 1990s.

The 71-year-old Hansen watched Nebraska's winning tradition crumble under Bill Callahan, and he's been there to see Bo Pelini try to rebuild it.

In all kinds of weather, Hansen has been at the venerable stadium for every game of an NCAA-record sellout streak that will hit 300 when the Cornhuskers play Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday.

"When I had the opportunity to buy season tickets, I jumped on it," said Hansen, who secured his treasured ducats in 1965 and makes the drive to Lincoln from his home in Omaha. "It's just a good time. There were a lot of great teams, a lot of great memories. It's just a love for the game and a love for Nebraska."

DallasFlier · #**833** (**permalink**) 09-26-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Milkman

Iam4uf, you forgot to add the 9 professional sports programs in Florida. How many professional teams are in Nebraska? I am not saying Nebraska fans aren't dedicated, but for you to say Nebraska has the best fans in the country because of consecutive sellouts is ridiculous. How many Alabama fans would there be if there was no Auburn. Its the same analogy.

I didn't say "Nebraska has the best fans in the country," iam4uf misquoted me on that. I wouldn't even begin to try to argue that. I understand that all programs and especially their fans, think that they have great fans and "best fans" is a nebulous thing that is certainly nothing more than opinion.

What I did say, and what is simple, unarguable FACT is that Nebraska has "the best, most loyal fan support in the country." Make all the excuses and arguments you want, it can't and won't change that fact.

DallasFlier · #**834** (**permalink**) 09-26-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bigolsparky

Are you sure all that was in Nebraska? Just kidding. I understand Nebraska passion for football as well as anyone. I AM from Alabama and all we have for sports recognition, nationally, is college football and auto racing. I love football and I tolerate auto racing as I live in Talladega. Who but a true zealot would be discussing college football on a Blackberry forum.

You know where "NASCAR" came from, right? That's just a good ole' southern redneck mispronunciation of "nice car."

DallasFlier · #**835** (**permalink**) 09-26-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Milkman

Iam4uf, you forgot to add the 9 professional sports programs in Florida. How many professional teams are in Nebraska? I am not saying Nebraska fans aren't dedicated, but for you to say Nebraska has the best fans in the country because of consecutive sellouts is ridiculous. How many Alabama fans would there be if there was no Auburn. Its the same analogy.

Oh, and as for you and iam4uf's "analogy" I'll then go back to my earlier post on this. You guys keep listing the major teams in all of Florida. OK, there are certainly no more than 10 Division 1 teams in Florida - in fact, there AREN'T 10, I don't believe. And PLEASE don't give me pro teams, and even add in football, basketball, etc as you're trying to do. Less than 10 Division 1 college football teams. But Florida has more than 10 times the population of Nebraska. So your analogy just doesn't hold water. If teams down there were getting the same long-term support from fans as the Huskers get, then EVERY Florida Division 1 football program should have a similar sellout streak - the relative populations should support it.

Otto · #**836** (**permalink**) 09-27-2009, 10:59 AM

Alright, Auburn is now 4-0 and heading into the rest of the conference schedule. October sees us on the road against Tennessee and Arkansas then back home against Kentucky then back on the road against LSU and back home against Ole Miss. That is one hell of a month. The Ball State game, when looking at the scoreboard only, may seem pretty bad (54-30), but 13 of their points came against our second and third string defenses. Chris Todd tied a team record with 5 passing TDs and will likely be named offensive player of the week by the SEC.

Auburn has now jumped Florida for the top offense in the conference and 3rd nationally. We rank 5th nationally in rushing offense. Todd ranks 6th nationally in passing efficiency. We rank 5th nationally in turnover margin (would be 3rd if we hadn't thrown an INT with our 2nd string offense). Not bad for a team that was below 100th in all of the categories last season. The only concerning thing is that our defense, which was ranked in the top 10 last season, despite all of the issues, is now well into the bottom half of these categories (as is our special teams units, sans our kicker who is perfect this season).

Otto · #**837** (**permalink**) 09-27-2009, 11:01 AM

Any updated on Tebow's condition after the big hit last night?

bigolsparky · #**838** (**permalink**) 09-27-2009, 11:10 AM

All I can say is Roooolll Tide!!!!!

Otto · #**839** (**permalink**) 09-27-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bigolsparky

All I can say is Roooolll Tide!!!!!

Took you guys long enough to get started... I fell asleep late in the first and woke up to see Julio high stepping out of a tackle. Dude has major hair problems... HUGE dome up front. LOL!

DallasFlier · #**840** (**permalink**) 09-27-2009, 11:20 AM

Was reading about Tebow's condition this morning. Not a lot of news other than what was there last night - hospitalized with "concussion-like symptoms."

As much as I'm NOT a Gator fan, I sure hope he's not seriously injured.

I will say, other than Urban trying to pad Tebow's stats, what the heck was he still doing in the game late into the 3rd quarter with Florida already up 31-7? May turn out to look pretty foolish in hindsight.

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