2020 football

[TnRiver46]

3rd Saturday in October will still have TN vs Bama, been that way since about 1900

[Tennessee Boy]

I think people are gonna like the all SEC schedule.  

[jbsoonerfan]

12 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

3rd Saturday in October will still have TN vs Bama, been that way since about 1900

Isn't 10/24 the 4th Saturday in October? I'm from Oklahoma so counting isn't my best ability.  

[TnRiver46]

9 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said:

Isn't 10/24 the 4th Saturday in October? I'm from Oklahoma so counting isn't my best ability.  

Well they got close anyway.....  (I didn’t look it up). The rivalry and game itself is called “the third Saturday in October” but it’s had to be a week off a few times over the years. I think only the Georgia/auburn rivalry is older as far as SEC games, I’m surprised they moved it early into the season but a lot of shuffling had to be done I guess 

[lo n slo]

let’s do this

[Dwight Hottle]

Just don't be too disappointed if the season shuts down. Half of the college football venue has already. ?

[TnRiver46]

6 minutes ago, Dwight Hottle said:

Just don't be too disappointed if the season shuts down. Half of the college football venue has already. ?

As Tennessee fans, we have learned to always be prepared for a swift kick to the groin. We have checkerboard orange and white athletic supporters at the ready.......

[Tennessee Boy]

New gameday shirt

 

[Sam]

On 8/18/2020 at 9:53 AM, TnRiver46 said:

3rd Saturday in October will still have TN vs Bama, been that way since about 1900

How come Bamasux doesn't play Awbunn the last game of the season.  I always looked forward to that game.

 

And LSU plays Ole Miss as their last game while Tennessee gets Florida.

 

Who came up with this schedule??????

On 8/19/2020 at 10:51 AM, TnRiver46 said:

As Tennessee fans, we have learned to always be prepared for a swift kick to the groin. We have checkerboard orange and white athletic supporters at the ready.......

A cup would help, too.

[TnRiver46]

2 minutes ago, Sam said:

How come Bamasux doesn't play Awbunn the last game of the season.  I always looked forward to that game.

 

And LSU plays Ole Miss as their last game while Tennessee gets Florida.

 

Who came up with this schedule??????

A cup would help, too.

I believe the answer to your how come question is coronavirus 

[roadwarrior]

My Missouri Tigers are tied for 1st in the SEC and undefeated!

 

[VolFan]

We'll beat you at your place in week 2. New season, hope springs eternal...

Its also nice that we don't have to play Florida around my birthday this year, maybe I can enjoy it (the birthday). The game will still be painful, even in December.

[Sam]

15 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

I believe the answer to your how come question is coronavirus 

The virus has nothing to do with the scheduling. The SEC could have retained the usual set of conference ending games with the opponents we are used to seeing play each other like Bama/Auburn, LSU/A&M, Ole Miss/State, etc.

 

But at least the SEC will play. The Big 10 and PAC 12 still have time to change their minds.

 

The guys on Sirius' ESPN's College Sports radio have said that the Big 10 commissioner's son plays for Missysippy State and he is being allowed to play while his father shuts down the Big 10.  Go figure.

[TnRiver46]

39 minutes ago, Sam said:

The virus has nothing to do with the scheduling. 

?????!!!!?? I guess I will just agree to disagree. Without the virus, all those games are still scheduled at their normal times 

[gim]

The SEC is only doing this for money.  I think that the only football that is going to be played this season is the NFL.  They are the only level of football that has the money, resources, and facilities to pull it off.  I think it will look a lot like MLB does with frequent outbreaks and no fans.

[TnRiver46]

5 minutes ago, gimruis said:

The SEC is only doing this for money.  I think that the only football that is going to be played this season is the NFL.  They are the only level of football that has the money, resources, and facilities to pull it off.  I think it will look a lot like MLB does with frequent outbreaks and no fans.

What about the ACC and big 12? Entire communities all over the south build their economy around football, so yes they are doing it for money. You have to have money to buy food 

[Tennessee Boy]

30 minutes ago, gimruis said:

The SEC is only doing this for money.  I think that the only football that is going to be played this season is the NFL.  They are the only level of football that has the money, resources, and facilities to pull it off.  I think it will look a lot like MLB does with frequent outbreaks and no fans.

High school football started here last night with most week 1 games tonight.   It’s gonna take a lot to stop football in the south.

[gim]

1 hour ago, TnRiver46 said:

What about the ACC and big 12?

Also the almighty dollar

[Koz]

Scheduling college football during the pandemic is nothing but a money grab. I'm sure they will find a way to play basketball as well. But any other college sport is out of luck.

 

We've already seen a number of universities permanently disband their baseball programs. My fear is that colleges will use the pandemic as a spring board for wholesale permanent cancellation of most college athletic programs.

 

This is going to be devastating to countless athletes. I played hockey in college and also made the baseball team as a walk on. I was nowhere near good enough to sniff the possibility of a pro career, but I played for the love of the game and to represent my school. I will always cherish those memories. Sadly, many student athletes may never get that opportunity.

[Sam]

5 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

?????!!!!?? I guess I will just agree to disagree. Without the virus, all those games are still scheduled at their normal times 

You may be correct but I had the original 2020 LSU schedule and our conference games were set in this order:

Ole Miss

Florida

Arkansas

Miss. State

Alabama

South Carolina

Auburn

A&M

 

I guess with the addition of two SEC teams to the list they had to make it different.

 

I like the rivalry games at the end of the season. LSU's two biggest rivals are Bama and Ole Miss. LSU is starting a love/hate relationship with A&M. And then there is always Arkansas lurking around somewhere.

 

The season will be fun with lots of good games. Hope the Vols can do well and beat Bama.

[roadwarrior]

Pleasantly surprised, Friday Night Lights are lit tonight.

I hope this works out for all the boys.

 

[jbsoonerfan]

13 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

What about the ACC and big 12? Entire communities all over the south build their economy around football, so yes they are doing it for money. You have to have money to buy food 

The Big 12 is just waiting for the ACC and SEC to cancel their seasons so they can figure out a way to play a few games and claim a National Championship

[roadwarrior]

As a Big 8/ Big 12 Alumni I always hated the SEC...Now I ARE one!

 

Mizzou-rah, Mizzou-rah, Mizzou-rah...TIGERS!

 

 

[TnRiver46]

23 hours ago, Koz said:

Scheduling college football during the pandemic is nothing but a money grab. I'm sure they will find a way to play basketball as well. But any other college sport is out of luck.

 

We've already seen a number of universities permanently disband their baseball programs. My fear is that colleges will use the pandemic as a spring board for wholesale permanent cancellation of most college athletic programs.

 

This is going to be devastating to countless athletes. I played hockey in college and also made the baseball team as a walk on. I was nowhere near good enough to sniff the possibility of a pro career, but I played for the love of the game and to represent my school. I will always cherish those memories. Sadly, many student athletes may never get that opportunity.

Football and basketball are the only sports that make money and that money is what funds all the other sports like hockey, swimming, etc. Without football season this year, I imagine a lot of smaller sports with have to temporarily be shut down. So the “money grab” is exactly what they need 

[lo n slo]

On 8/21/2020 at 11:09 AM, Tennessee Boy said:

High school football started here last night with most week 1 games tonight.

lucky dog. they have officially pushed us back to February here in NC. everything is all screwed up.