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This decision was bound to make one fanbase mad but...
I agree it is total bullcrap. Did they give any reasoning as to why vandy was chosen?
I agree it is total bullcrap. Did they give any reasoning as to why vandy was chosen?
Kendall Rogers cited "construction and student athlete experience."
Took that to interpret as things like dressing rooms being outside of stadium, space for media, etc
Took that to interpret as things like dressing rooms being outside of stadium, space for media, etc
I can't imagine any serious Vandy fan not getting the logic of us over them, given we:
1. Beat the higher seed, thus winning the regional that would have hosted the SR over their winner had FSU won
2. Had more available seating
3. Had a higher RPI per the NCAA
4. Probably had more readily available hotel rooms.
When it comes to purely logical reasons, we seem to have that hands down. And this really sucks because we all know Vandy will exploit this to make sure very few of our fans get in...much more so than we would limit their access.
And that field of theirs is an absolute joke, particularly if it rains. Please let there be no rain for this SR. Do y'all recall the last time we played there in wet conditions?
You pretty much have to begin slides barely past the mid-way point. Their players have this down...ours don't.
1. Beat the higher seed, thus winning the regional that would have hosted the SR over their winner had FSU won
2. Had more available seating
3. Had a higher RPI per the NCAA
4. Probably had more readily available hotel rooms.
When it comes to purely logical reasons, we seem to have that hands down. And this really sucks because we all know Vandy will exploit this to make sure very few of our fans get in...much more so than we would limit their access.
And that field of theirs is an absolute joke, particularly if it rains. Please let there be no rain for this SR. Do y'all recall the last time we played there in wet conditions?
You pretty much have to begin slides barely past the mid-way point. Their players have this down...ours don't.
Kendall Rogers cited "construction and student athlete experience."
Took that to interpret as things like dressing rooms being outside of stadium, space for media, etc
Well we all knew they would never have it done in time!
#1 and #4 are completely irrelevant, and to be honest the sweep in Starkville, the 1 game difference in the SEC, and our stadium being under construction outweigh #2 and #3. I understand why people are upset but Vandy hosting over us was the correct decision.
’Student athlete experience’ has never been considered traveling to Vandy for football..Kendall Rogers cited "construction and student athlete experience."
Took that to interpret as things like dressing rooms being outside of stadium, space for media, etc
I call BS on the construction outweighing #2. Even with the upper deck not yet open, we offer more than 5,000 additional seats. Right now our capacity is 9,000, vs less than 4.000 total for Vandy.
The NCAA is supposed to look at each bid and choose the better, with supposedly capacity one of the biggest factors, as they are supposed to actually care about spectators being able to buy tickets and watch the game, etc. They are also supposed to consider hotel room availability. We have no shortage.
What they are not supposed to consider is an early season series loss head-to-head, any more than they considered our sweep of #1 UF a reason to deny UF the #1 overall seed. They are also not really supposed to consider our "1-game difference" in SEC record.
If those were supposed to be significant factors, then bids would not be necessary. No way their "1-game better" and very early series sweep before we got hot trumps more than 5,000 additional seats that absolutely would have sold out. No way they trump our 11-5 record vs RPI Top 25 compared to their 6-12, much less our 10-1 record vs Top 6 teams.
We got shafted.
The NCAA is supposed to look at each bid and choose the better, with supposedly capacity one of the biggest factors, as they are supposed to actually care about spectators being able to buy tickets and watch the game, etc. They are also supposed to consider hotel room availability. We have no shortage.
What they are not supposed to consider is an early season series loss head-to-head, any more than they considered our sweep of #1 UF a reason to deny UF the #1 overall seed. They are also not really supposed to consider our "1-game difference" in SEC record.
If those were supposed to be significant factors, then bids would not be necessary. No way their "1-game better" and very early series sweep before we got hot trumps more than 5,000 additional seats that absolutely would have sold out. No way they trump our 11-5 record vs RPI Top 25 compared to their 6-12, much less our 10-1 record vs Top 6 teams.
We got shafted.
We don't have locker rooms, or we don't have the new ones that are most convenient yet? Are these teams getting dressed in the bathrooms, or is it more likely we have made sure they are adequately provided for, even if it means they have to walk a few yards more to get to the field?
Oh, and seating capacity is supposed to be a big deal, particularly when it's otherwise a "close call". I doubt very seriously our temp locker rooms are a serious issue.
Oh, and seating capacity is supposed to be a big deal, particularly when it's otherwise a "close call". I doubt very seriously our temp locker rooms are a serious issue.
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They're supposed to consider whatever works in MSU's favor and ignore whatever doesn't. Got it.
Dude, it's a handful of people making a decision in a few hours. You can't expect them to become experts on our construction situation. Look at it from their perspective. There are significant liability concerns, and it's at best a coin flip before you take that into account.
Dude, it's a handful of people making a decision in a few hours. You can't expect them to become experts on our construction situation. Look at it from their perspective. There are significant liability concerns, and it's at best a coin flip before you take that into account.
That's what you took from my comments? Really?? C'mon, you're just being a dick. Not necessary.
As I've said before, facility capacity is supposed to be a significant factor. Student-athlete experience is also supposed to be. Us not having the new locker rooms ready should not trump the amazing experience opposing players always talk about having at our field. Them finishing 1 game better in the SEC standings is a non-factor. Head-to-head is not even supposed to be considered. It's certainly not supposed to factor as much as RPI, in which we are again better.
Given they max out at 3,700 to our 9,000 capacity right now, there are more legit reasons for us to host. Obviously the point is moot, as the decision has been made. But please stop with this, "experts on our construction situation" BS. A simple phone call to the University takes care of that.
As I've said before, facility capacity is supposed to be a significant factor. Student-athlete experience is also supposed to be. Us not having the new locker rooms ready should not trump the amazing experience opposing players always talk about having at our field. Them finishing 1 game better in the SEC standings is a non-factor. Head-to-head is not even supposed to be considered. It's certainly not supposed to factor as much as RPI, in which we are again better.
Given they max out at 3,700 to our 9,000 capacity right now, there are more legit reasons for us to host. Obviously the point is moot, as the decision has been made. But please stop with this, "experts on our construction situation" BS. A simple phone call to the University takes care of that.
Agree with almost all of that. Except the hotel rooms part. Starkville is hosting little league tournys this weekend. Around 90 teams, there's not an available room to be found.I call BS on the construction outweighing #2. Even with the upper deck not yet open, we offer more than 5,000 additional seats. Right now our capacity is 9,000, vs less than 4.000 total for Vandy.
The NCAA is supposed to look at each bid and choose the better, with supposedly capacity one of the biggest factors, as they are supposed to actually care about spectators being able to buy tickets and watch the game, etc. They are also supposed to consider hotel room availability. We have no shortage.
What they are not supposed to consider is an early season series loss head-to-head, any more than they considered our sweep of #1 UF a reason to deny UF the #1 overall seed. They are also not really supposed to consider our "1-game difference" in SEC record.
If those were supposed to be significant factors, then bids would not be necessary. No way their "1-game better" and very early series sweep before we got hot trumps more than 5,000 additional seats that absolutely would have sold out. No way they trump our 11-5 record vs RPI Top 25 compared to their 6-12, much less our 10-1 record vs Top 6 teams.
We got shafted.
Sorry, it's not the truth...it's your opinion, nothing more, and IMO not a well presented one. You simply come across as argumentative with no real "meat"' to your argument.
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