gopherskynet
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Alabama, for the Iron Bowl.
Not a shocker, but this still makes me feel a bit bummed. I know this has been discussed here before, specifically last year when we felt there was a decent chance it could have been here for the axe game. However, this year I feel there is more of a case for the game for Gameday in Madison.
I "get" that the SEC is amazing, awesome, minor league of the NFL, etc. etc. I also understand the close ties of the SEC network and ESPN. But, look, every week the SEC has a match-up that could be on Gameday. This week this is really the game of the year for the B1G, and I am sorta being a homer, but I think Becky fans should be equally peeved.
(I know there may be BTN/ESPN things were it couldn't "actually" be on Gameday, so think of this as more of a hypothetical argument.)
*You have a program clearly on the rise and playing good football right now in Minnesota. With a coach whose story already has the national media swooning. The Gophers will be looking to hold all rivalry trophies for the first time ever? (or at least in a very long time) Looking for their first B1G title in 40+ years (the fact I am writing that makes me giddy). Not even mentioning the whole resume thing with TCU and OSU.
*And you have the Badgers with a Heisman candidate and looking to set up a potential top ten matchup in the B1G title game.
Making this the most important Axe game in my life and probably a lot longer. This being the oldest rivalry in the FBS, it just seems like the perfect storm for this game to be the ideal candidate for a Gameday.
Just curious what everyones thoughts were on this especially considering how much it was discussed last year and the idea of the B1G and their national perception this year.
With all this being said, I am stoked that the game is at 2:30 and have enjoyed this Gopher season as much as everyone else here has, this has been such a fun team to watch.
Go Gophers, and cya in Madison!!
Not a shocker, but this still makes me feel a bit bummed. I know this has been discussed here before, specifically last year when we felt there was a decent chance it could have been here for the axe game. However, this year I feel there is more of a case for the game for Gameday in Madison.
I "get" that the SEC is amazing, awesome, minor league of the NFL, etc. etc. I also understand the close ties of the SEC network and ESPN. But, look, every week the SEC has a match-up that could be on Gameday. This week this is really the game of the year for the B1G, and I am sorta being a homer, but I think Becky fans should be equally peeved.
(I know there may be BTN/ESPN things were it couldn't "actually" be on Gameday, so think of this as more of a hypothetical argument.)
*You have a program clearly on the rise and playing good football right now in Minnesota. With a coach whose story already has the national media swooning. The Gophers will be looking to hold all rivalry trophies for the first time ever? (or at least in a very long time) Looking for their first B1G title in 40+ years (the fact I am writing that makes me giddy). Not even mentioning the whole resume thing with TCU and OSU.
*And you have the Badgers with a Heisman candidate and looking to set up a potential top ten matchup in the B1G title game.
Making this the most important Axe game in my life and probably a lot longer. This being the oldest rivalry in the FBS, it just seems like the perfect storm for this game to be the ideal candidate for a Gameday.
Just curious what everyones thoughts were on this especially considering how much it was discussed last year and the idea of the B1G and their national perception this year.
With all this being said, I am stoked that the game is at 2:30 and have enjoyed this Gopher season as much as everyone else here has, this has been such a fun team to watch.
Go Gophers, and cya in Madison!!