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BAMAPERRY · « **on:** April 15, 2009, 11:37:38 AM »

Auburn vetoes game

Efforts to match UCLA in a nationally televised game against Auburn to open the 2010 season fell apart when Auburn officials decided against the matchup, which was to be played in the Georgia Dome.

ABC was attempting to broker a deal for the game, which would have replaced one against Kansas State on the Bruins' schedule.

UCLA was offered a game against Georgia Tech instead but declined.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-ucla-football15-2009apr15,0,5484375.story

boartitz · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2009, 11:39:13 AM »

Sounds like UCLA was chicken too.

Godfather · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2009, 11:39:51 AM »

Thats too bad, it would have been an interesting matchup.

AUTiger1 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2009, 11:55:00 AM »

I would have liked to seen this as well, but here is a question that I have........Why in the hell the Ga Dome? Atlanta is a piece of shit to drive in, especially on a game day, or at least it is in my opinion. If they want to play why not JHS and then we can go out there the next year or vice versa? I thought the Clemson/bammie game last year at the Ga Dome was a shitty idea as well. If bammie truly wanted to play them, then why not play them at home where they could get the revenue for it? Vice Versa for Clemson as well.

AUChizad · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2009, 12:02:13 PM »

Quote from: AUTiger1 on April 15, 2009, 11:55:00 AM

I would have liked to seen this as well, but here is a question that I have........Why in the hell the Ga Dome? Atlanta is a piece of shit to drive in, especially on a game day, or at least it is in my opinion. If they want to play why not JHS and then we can go out there the next year or vice versa? I thought the Clemson/bammie game last year at the Ga Dome was a shitty idea as well. If bammie truly wanted to play them, then why not play them at home where they could get the revenue for it? Vice Versa for Clemson as well.

I would like some more info on this to know why this was turned down by Auburn. Was this supposed to replace an already scheduled game? Is that slot still open on our 2010 schedule? WTF?

And GW, don't fag this thread up. We know what you're going to say. Chizik is a relatively small part of "Auburn Officials".

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2009, 12:06:35 PM »

I'd like to know too. UT and UCLA have been playing. Bama had a series with them some years back. An SEC/PAC10 matchup like that would be the tits.

AWK · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2009, 01:51:06 PM »

I know the answer, let me relish in this for a moment...Ahhhhhh...feels good...

The reason we declined this game is because we already play a big out of conference game that year against Clemson. We did not want to play two big out of conference games in one year. Unless its a

game.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2009, 03:36:03 PM »

Quote from: AWK on April 15, 2009, 01:51:06 PM

I know the answer, let me relish in this for a moment...Ahhhhhh...feels good...

The reason we declined this game is because we already play a big out of conference game that year against Clemson. We did not want to play two big out of conference games in one year. Unless its a :: game.

That's not the reason. You just wanted to use the

emoticon.

#2Bammer · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2009, 04:14:10 PM »

Godfather · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2009, 04:27:41 PM »

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Snaggletiger · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2009, 04:35:04 PM »

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AUChizad · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2009, 04:45:38 PM »

Naturally, this is the topic du'jour on Finebaum and he's trashing the shit out of Auburn.

Sounds like this is 100% Jay Jacobs's call. The consensus is that Chizik wanted this game. Can we get rid of Jacobs yet?

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2009, 04:49:31 PM »

Quote from: AUChizad on April 15, 2009, 04:45:38 PM

Naturally, this is the topic du'jour on Finebaum and he's trashing the shit out of Auburn.

Sounds like this is 100% Jay Jacobs's call. The consensus is that Chizik wanted this game. Can we get rid of Jacobs yet?

Seriously. I can see no problems arising from playing UCLA on national TV. Do recruits and fans want to read about how Auburn did against La. Tech or watch Auburn play a traditional PAC 10 foe in prime time? Would Auburn make more money and get more exposure by playing Furman...or UCLA?

Godfather · « **Reply #13 on:** April 15, 2009, 04:53:49 PM »

Quote from: Harvey Birdman on April 15, 2009, 04:49:31 PM

Seriously. I can see no problems arising from playing UCLA on national TV. Do recruits and fans want to read about how Auburn did against La. Tech or watch Auburn play a traditional PAC 10 foe in prime time? Would Auburn make more money and get more exposure by playing Furman...or UCLA?

On the same argument though, don't we play a tough enough schedule as it is?

AUChizad · « **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2009, 04:58:00 PM »

Quote from: Harvey Birdman on April 15, 2009, 04:49:31 PM

Seriously. I can see no problems arising from playing UCLA on national TV. Do recruits and fans want to read about how Auburn did against La. Tech or watch Auburn play a traditional PAC 10 foe in prime time? Would Auburn make more money and get more exposure by playing Furman...or UCLA?

Yeah, no shit. Other than the obvious, this cost Auburn a buttload.

Having to pay the cupcake somewhere around $500k, then having a virtual home game in Atlanta, while not having to pay the overhead at the home stadium (consession workers, security, power, etc.)

By all accounts, we should win that game. UCLA certainly doesn't scare me. And we're not talking this coming year. This will be Chizik's second year. All the kinks should be ironed out by then.

Greaseyweasel · « **Reply #15 on:** April 15, 2009, 05:13:30 PM »

I love love LOOOOve the way this is being spun by certain morons on here.
Have I not been preaching that this is the way things are being ran at Auburn now? Is this not further proof that mediocrity is the new standard chizik and jacobs and company are hoping for?
I have a great idea!! Lets give them a chance to see what they can do!! It can only be good!!
I hope those of you who support them and those who adopted a wait and see attitude are happy.

The rest of us... the Auburn supporters and family are upset and quite embarassed by this whole situation.
Get off your asses and make some phone calls to the University and the board.

Let them know that this bullshit situation has gotten out of hand.

Greaseyweasel · « **Reply #16 on:** April 15, 2009, 05:14:31 PM »

Ummm I think it would have replaced Arky St. on the schedule or something.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #17 on:** April 15, 2009, 05:51:20 PM »

Tommy Tuberville brought a shitload full of criticism down on Auburn for being signed on and immediately canceling the opening game with FSU for the next year. He had his reasons and as much as I liked him as a coach, that was one hell of a clusterfuck decision. I don't know what the reasoning is behind this decision and don't know who's behind it, but I would like to know.

On the surface, I think myself and many others are intrigued about the possibility of this matchup. But let's get all the facts before we tar and feather someone for the decision.

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 15, 2009, 05:56:26 PM »

The decision was primarily a decision to not give up the revenue's lost by losing a home game that's already on the schedule. The invite has been extended to UCLA to fill an open slot on the 2012 schedule.

I'd love to see us play UCLA, but I can also see a large loss in a budget that's probably already been raked over and set for a while.

JMO....

Greaseyweasel · « **Reply #19 on:** April 15, 2009, 06:44:02 PM »

Oh so to play a huge hyped early season made for maximum tv exposure semi bowl game in Atlanta would completely wreck a season and finances that a home game against Arky St. would save.
I agree whole heartedly. It is much better to beat a patsy at home (and on pay per view)than play a monster (with huge TV revenue and exposure to recruits) game.
Last year bama was supposed to be bitch slapped in this game and instead began a hell of a run. They gave up a minor home game to play in it.
They are expanding their stadium.
The excuse given by JJ (and chopper, prowly and company) is pure lying chickenshit and everyone knows it.

This is a serious embarassment for Auburn.

But we should be used to that since December.

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