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re: Slive's love affair with Atlanta
Posted on 3/15/14 at 8:25 pm to Cheese Grits
Posted on 3/15/14 at 8:25 pm to Cheese Grits
we all know the place tgat does the best hosting is Hoover Alabama handling the baseball tournament
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH just kidding
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH just kidding
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Posted on 3/15/14 at 8:38 pm to SwayzeBalla
Dude, you misspelled Alabama
Posted on 3/15/14 at 8:45 pm to prisonpunk
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There's no reason it shouldn't alternate between Atlanta and New Orleans.
How about the fact that Georgia Tech (located in Atlanta) and Tulane (located in New Orleans) withdrew from the SEC, so the SEC shouldn't be financially supporting the economies of these two cities that are now considered enemy territory.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 9:04 pm to Landmass
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Who else is tired of everything SEC being in Atlanta?
Wreaks of a fan opinion vs. a businessman decision.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 9:10 pm to TheDude321
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How about the fact that Georgia Tech (located in Atlanta) and Tulane (located in New Orleans) withdrew from the SEC, so the SEC shouldn't be financially supporting the economies of these two cities that are now considered enemy territory.
Seriously....
Posted on 3/15/14 at 9:12 pm to Cheese Grits
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Cheese Grits
So you have family in Texas?
Posted on 3/15/14 at 9:13 pm to flyAU
I don't think that's it.
I think those of you who are closer to Atlanta are in favor of its frequent and continued usage; while those who live outside of its geographical proximity would like for the conference to explore other options--if for no other reason than to see what else could work.
I'm someone who enjoys traveling & flies frequently to see the Ags play--from NY to Nebraska to California to South Bend to Columbia this fall--I'm a fan of mixing things up, rather than doing the same thing repeatedly.
But I understand that others prefer doing what's always been done.
I think those of you who are closer to Atlanta are in favor of its frequent and continued usage; while those who live outside of its geographical proximity would like for the conference to explore other options--if for no other reason than to see what else could work.
I'm someone who enjoys traveling & flies frequently to see the Ags play--from NY to Nebraska to California to South Bend to Columbia this fall--I'm a fan of mixing things up, rather than doing the same thing repeatedly.
But I understand that others prefer doing what's always been done.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 9:33 pm to TheDude321
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How about the fact that Georgia Tech (located in Atlanta) and Tulane (located in New Orleans) withdrew from the SEC, so the SEC shouldn't be financially supporting the economies of these two cities that are now considered enemy territory.
Posted on 3/16/14 at 1:09 am to Jefferson Davis
And we should never play the Iron Bowl in Tuscaloosa or Auburn because Shelton State and Southern Union are in both of those areas
Posted on 3/16/14 at 1:14 am to 3rddownonthe8
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re: Slive's love affair with Atlanta (Posted on 3/15/14 at 10:55 am to EKG) Only , TXAM and MIZZ have to fly to ATL, All other fan bases are less than 7 hours drive time. So it is more easy to travel to. You could feasibly leave NO in the morning and still make It to Atlanta in time for a game. Avg cost of gas round trip for a single vehicle under $200.
I've flown to ATL from Nola for around $110 round trip. Much easier than driving too. Flights there are pretty reasonable if you get them in advance
Posted on 3/16/14 at 1:34 am to TheDude321
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ow about the fact that Georgia Tech (located in Atlanta) and Tulane (located in New Orleans) withdrew from the SEC, so the SEC shouldn't be financially supporting the economies of these two cities that are now considered enemy territory
Either A) you're trolling or B) you're far too dumb to be taken seriously.
This post was edited on 3/16/14 at 1:35 am
Posted on 3/16/14 at 2:01 am to CatFan81
Would be fun to see the SECCG rotate. Why shouldn't it?
Posted on 3/16/14 at 2:22 am to 2close2Gainesville
People seem to fail to realize it's not JUST about the game. That week there are dozens of events that take place, and you also have SEC Fan Fare in the Georgia World Congress Center right next door. How many cities have all those kinds of facilities right next to each other?
Posted on 3/16/14 at 2:26 am to BamaDude06
NOLA has strip clubs right around the corner. Should count for something if they can ensure the right stadium lighting
Posted on 3/16/14 at 10:33 am to BamaDude06
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How many cities have all those kinds of facilities right next to each other?
Most (all?) larger cities do.
I'm honestly starting to question whether or not many folks in the SEC are accustomed to traveling or regularly see much of the country (and world) beyond Georgia, Alabama. Mississippi, etc.
That's not intended to be an insult; it's an observation. Because some of the reasons behind keeping most SEC events in ATL are silly. Why not be honest, and just say, "I live closer to Atlanta than I do any of the other options that have been tossed around?"
This post was edited on 3/16/14 at 10:40 am
Posted on 3/16/14 at 11:16 am to Jefferson Davis
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Posted by Jefferson Davis Just rotate everything between New Orleans, Atlanta, and Nashville.
That'd be the tits. Arguably the three most fun cities in the south right there.
Posted on 3/16/14 at 1:14 pm to EKG
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Most (all?) larger cities do.
Nashville's convention center is next to Bridgestone Arena, which is several blocks and the river away from LP Field.
New Orleans Convention Center is over a mile away as well.
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Because some of the reasons behind keeping most SEC events in ATL are silly.
They aren't. This academic year SEC Championships are being held:
Baseball- Hoover, AL (Annually since 1998)
Men's Basketball- GA Dome (spending 9 of next 11 seasons in Nashville)
Women's Basketball- Duluth, GA (only 6th time since the 1992 expansion it has been in Georgia
Cross Country- Gainesville FL
Equestrian- Blythewood, SC
Football- Atlanta, GA (Annually since 1994)
Golf (M)- St. Simon's Island, GA (4.5 hr drive from ATL)
Golf (W)- Hoover, AL
Gymnastics- Birmingham, AL
Soccer- Orange Beach, AL (Annually since 2005)
Softball- University of South Carolina
Swimming and Diving- University of Georgia
Tennis (M)- Vanderbilt University
Tennis (W)- University of Missouri
Indoor Track and Field- Texas A&M
Outdoor Track and Field- University of Kentucky
Posted on 3/16/14 at 4:37 pm to SammyTiger
quote:New Orleans has hosted 9 Super Bowls and a Pro Bowl.
Thats why they have had 7 Super Bowls
quote:Dont need the convention center with the Dome and Arena next door to each other. If one's hosting the Event, the other could be the Fan Fest, etc.
New Orleans Convention Center is over a mile away as well.
This post was edited on 3/16/14 at 4:42 pm
Posted on 3/16/14 at 4:48 pm to Cincinnati Bowtie
2013 was New Orleans' 10th Super Bowl, and it's 11th is likely coming in 2018.
Along with a new airport.
Along with a new airport.
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