PChamp119 96 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Ranking wise, I'm sure Stat Tiger can help me out here... I would think Auburn and Alabama have played with similar rankings at some point or maybe just some other matchup... but a 3 vs 5 (Coaches) / 3 vs 8 (AP) has to be up there. I would think definately in the past 10 years. Watch Gameday go to Harvard again... I think this would be the 5th top 10 - top 10 game this year? USC-Cal, OU-Texas, Miami-FSU, AU-UT right? Hmmm.... I wonder who has the hardest schedule? Only one of these teams will face a top 10 team twice as a top 10 team. And faced 3 (at the time) overall. That will soon turn into three top 10-top 10 games; 4 overall in Atlanta. That will mean there will be 6 top 10-top 10 games and Auburn will be in 3 of them! Which one was/will be the best matchup. Obviously the AU-UGA will have the most on the line, but USC-Cal can give an argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUHansel 0 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 you just confused the hell out of me with all that top ten 10 10 top pop stuff. but i think there was a 1 v 2 auburn alabama game once. Don't really know where i'm getting this from, but I think i remember reading that somewhere. I'll try and look it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StatTiger 3,188 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 1963 Aub ( 9 ) - Ala ( 6 ) 1971 Aub ( 6 ) - UGA ( 7 ) 1972 Aub ( 9 ) - Ala ( 2 ) 1983 Aub ( 3 ) - UGA ( 4 ) 1984 Aub ( 3 ) - Mich ( 8 ) Bowl 1985 Aub ( 6 ) - UF ( 2 ) 1987 Aub ( 6 ) - FSU ( 4 ) 1989 Aub ( 7 ) - FSU ( 4 ) Bowl 1994 Aub ( 6 ) - UF ( 1 ) 1994 Aub ( 6 ) - Ala ( 4 ) 1995 Aub ( 7 ) - UF ( 3 ) 2003 Aub ( 6 ) - USC ( 8 ) 6-5-1 record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUHansel 0 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 alright...well I don't know where I pulled that game out of. I could have swore I heard or read that somewhere, but I guess I was just dreamin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG-91 1,483 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 That answered my next question...first time since '83 that AU and UGA have both been top 10 when the game was played. Hopefully we'll see the same result as that one (AU 13, UGA 7) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagleFL 0 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 That answered my next question...first time since '83 that AU and UGA have both been top 10 when the game was played. Hopefully we'll see the same result as that one (AU 13, UGA 7) 116998[/snapback] the end result would be just great, but I think I will suffer 2 heart attacks before the game is over if its that close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcctTiger 0 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 9-0......UGA is the biggest game in AU history 10-0.....UA is the biggest game in AU history 11-0.....SEC Champ. game is the biggest game in AU history 12-0 Orange Bowl is the BIGGEST GAME IN AU HISTORY!!! As long as we keep winning the next game is going to be the biggest in AU history. One at a time!!! Lets BEAT THOSE DAWGS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombigbeetiger 223 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 i agree with MStiger in the context of what is being said and the importance of each of those games THIS YEAR.....in my humble opinion, in 1989,the biggest game in AU history was played....the second that the tires on the bus entered the city limits,AU leveled the playing field against the red devils from turdtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,456 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 In this Tiger's humble opinion, DECEMBER 2nd, 1989 is was and ever shall be the biggest game in AU history. They were finally FORCED to come and AU WON the day ! ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubie7 0 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 No doubt, the upcoming UGAly game will be the biggest in school history. With a win, then the UAT game becomes the biggest, same with the SECCG and then , hopefully, The Orange Bowl. As long as we are winning, the next game is the biggest. In terms of putting Auburn above UAT and completing a long drive for equality in the State, the UAT game in 1989 was the biggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerinBham 1 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 My friends were discussing this in Oxford after the game. I think that this is the biggest game in Auburn this late in the year in a long long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportwareagle 0 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 BEAT THE BILLYGOATS (DAWGS)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug2003 1 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Anyone can play with history and numbers all they want but I can tell you that this is the BIGGEST game Auburn has played, considering National Implications since 1957! The next one in T town could be bigger considering the same implications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietfan 233 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 I would never dream of questioning Stat, so instead I will ask some of you old timers (like me) to tell me where my senile memory has gone astray in this scenario: My vivid (albeit perhaps inaccurate) memory of 1971 (my senior year in high school and Sullivan's senior, Heisman Trophy year at Auburn) was that we played and beat Georgia when both of us were undefeated, then played and lost to Alabama the following week when both of US were undefeated. The week before the Iron Bowl (after our Georgia victory) the top 4 teams in the country were 1) Nebraska 2) Oklahoma 3) Alabama and 4) Auburn. We lost to Bama and Oklahoma lost to Nebraska the same day. We went on to play Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl while Bama played Nebraska in a battle between #1 and #2 in the Orange Bowl. Alas, the SEC teams lost both bowls. Is any of this accurate? Does any of it ring a bell with anyone? Or has my mind created yet another delusional fantasy? [..not that there's anything wrong with fantasy] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaterSandwich 0 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Biggest game in Auburn history to date? You are dadgum right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU Tailgating Rules 0 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 In this Tiger's humble opinion, DECEMBER 2nd, 1989 is was and ever shall be the biggest game in AU history. They were finally FORCED to come and AU WON the day ! ! ! ! 117028[/snapback] BIGGEST GAME IN THE HISYORY OF AUBURN WAS BAMA IN 89!!!!!!! I flew in fron Southern California and will never forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKW 86 7,437 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Biggest game was Bama 1989 no doubt. This one will be close though. Hope it goes our way, and there may be bigger games ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
au.tiger.96 12 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 The week before the Iron Bowl (after our Georgia victory) the top 4 teams in the country were 1) Nebraska 2) Oklahoma 3) Alabama and 4) Auburn. We lost to Bama and Oklahoma lost to Nebraska the same day. We went on to play Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl while Bama played Nebraska in a battle between #1 and #2 in the Orange Bowl. Alas, the SEC teams lost both bowls.Is any of this accurate? Does any of it ring a bell with anyone? Or has my mind created yet another delusional fantasy? [..not that there's anything wrong with fantasy] 117116[/snapback] Not sure about the rankings when they played, but the year is correct: L 11-27-1971 Auburn 7 Alabama 31 L 01-01-1972 Auburn 22 Oklahoma 40 Sugar Bowl L 01-01-1972 Alabama 6 Nebraska 38 Orange Bowl Final UPI Rankings 1 Nebraska 13-0-0 2 Alabama 11-1-0 3 Oklahoma 11-1-0 4 Michigan 11-1-0 5 Auburn (AL) 9-2-0 Final AP Rankings 1 Nebraska 13-0-0 2 Oklahoma 11-1-0 4 Alabama 11-1-0 12 Auburn (AL) 9-2-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
au.tiger.96 12 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Biggest game was Bama 1989 no doubt. This one will be close though. Hope it goes our way, and there may be bigger games ahead. 117436[/snapback] R. Slack to A. Wright...Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderWhiskey 956 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I would never dream of questioning Stat, so instead I will ask some of you old timers (like me) to tell me where my senile memory has gone astray in this scenario:My vivid (albeit perhaps inaccurate) memory of 1971 (my senior year in high school and Sullivan's senior, Heisman Trophy year at Auburn) was that we played and beat Georgia when both of us were undefeated, then played and lost to Alabama the following week when both of US were undefeated. The week before the Iron Bowl (after our Georgia victory) the top 4 teams in the country were 1) Nebraska 2) Oklahoma 3) Alabama and 4) Auburn. We lost to Bama and Oklahoma lost to Nebraska the same day. We went on to play Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl while Bama played Nebraska in a battle between #1 and #2 in the Orange Bowl. Alas, the SEC teams lost both bowls. Is any of this accurate? Does any of it ring a bell with anyone? Or has my mind created yet another delusional fantasy? [..not that there's anything wrong with fantasy] QF, I don't know about the exact rankings of the four teams, but the rest of your scenario is dead on. By the way, in '71 we also played Georgia on November 13. 117116[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigeremt 6,660 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Any game with UGA to me is HUGE! I'm not native to Alabama. I grew up in Upstate S.C., in a family dominated by Clemson people. I have been orange all my life. I dreamed of running down "The Hill" at Death Valley, rubbin the rock and all. I currently work for the university as a medic for the home games. And while I pledge my allegence to Ole Auburn, I still pull for Clemson somewhat. Just not with the same passion as Auburn. Our common foe has always been Georgia. I dislike Alabama, trust me! But I HATE the dawgs! And for me, at this time in a season that hinges on a win v/s Georgia, I consider it to be the biggest game of my Auburn life. I CHOOSE Auburn over Maryland, Texas Tech, and Clemson because I loved what I saw when I came here in 1993. My scholarship gave me a choice. And while my family was SHOCKED at my decision, I stood firm. I WANT THIS GAME MORE THAN ANY OTHER! But if we win next Saturday, I may be back saying the same thing about bammer. A national championship shot after last season would be a lifetime dream. I thought we were the best team in 1993, but probation wouldn't let us find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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