Talk of Game Against USC in Dallas as Alabama's Neutral Site Game in 2016

RTR91 · May 14, 2014

Nothing official, just making the rounds on twitter.

When asked today at the Region's Pro-Am, Saban said there is nothing official about the neutral site game.

Alabama hasn't scheduled anyone in week one, but USC has New Mexico on the schedule. That can easily change, though.

Ole Man Dan · May 14, 2014

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Good idea.
Playing USC would help recruiting on the West Coast.
Playing in Dallas would help recruiting in the Southwest.
Playing USC would not hurt our Strength of Schedule.
Playing USC in Dallas would be a big TV money maker. Huge TV market...
Playing USC with CLK as coordinator would add another element to the game.

Lastly playing USC could rekindle a cross country rivalry that would be beneficial to both programs. Hugh fan base...

CrimsonChuck · May 14, 2014

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The Lane Kiffin Bowl

Bodhisattva · May 14, 2014

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Me want!

KrAzY3 · May 14, 2014

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I'd like to see it happen...

BamaMoon · May 14, 2014

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Ole Man Dan said:
Good idea.
Playing USC would help recruiting on the West Coast.
Playing in Dallas would help recruiting in the Southwest.
Playing USC would not hurt our Strength of Schedule.
Playing USC in Dallas would be a big TV money maker. Huge TV market...
Playing USC with CLK as coordinator would add another element to the game.

Lastly playing USC could rekindle a cross country rivalry that would be beneficial to both programs. Hugh fan base...

I agree with you except for the fact that it is likely that CLK might not be out OC by then. He either makes a big splash with us and is back in HCing by then OR...we'll we don't even want to go there.

bamapuppy · May 14, 2014

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Ole Man Dan said:
Good idea.
Playing USC would help recruiting on the West Coast.
Playing in Dallas would help recruiting in the Southwest.
Playing USC would not hurt our Strength of Schedule.
Playing USC in Dallas would be a big TV money maker. Huge TV market...
Playing USC with CLK as coordinator would add another element to the game.

Lastly playing USC could rekindle a cross country rivalry that would be beneficial to both programs. Hugh fan base...

I agree. Can't see any negatives for either school there. Traditional power teams like USC, Notre Dame, Miami, and Texas matched with BAMA has excitement written all over it.
I would like to see BAMA bring back Penn State as well. That was always a great rivalry.
I also think that a rivalry with Florida State could benefit both programs as well.

crimsonaudio · May 14, 2014

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In the thread title is 'Gama' supposed to be Game or Bama?

I'll assume game...

DallasRTR · May 14, 2014

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Living in the Dallas area, I might have to just fork out the bucks to go see this one.

GP for Bama · May 14, 2014

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I love the Idea of playing USC. The only way it would be better is if it were home and home.

92tide · May 14, 2014

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DallasRTR said:
Living in the Dallas area, I might have to just fork out the bucks to go see this one.

i made the trip out to see the michigan game, and i will never go to that stadium again. overpriced and at the end of the day, a crappy game day experience.

TideEngineer08 · May 14, 2014

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GP for Bama said:
I love the Idea of playing USC. The only way it would be better is if it were home and home.

Me too. I would never be able to go to the game in LA, and probably not the one in Tuscaloosa either. But it would be awesome to see Alabama play in that stadium again, and USC has never played us in Tuscaloosa - always Birmingham (or the Rose Bowl).

TideMom2Boys · May 14, 2014

I would love it even more, if USC can get back to a powerhouse team by then.

pluckngrit · May 14, 2014

I guess the days of a home and home are over. While I appreciate us playing tougher competition, the sport is being killed by these corporate-driven ooc games.

cuda.1973 · May 14, 2014

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92tide said:
i made the trip out to see the michigan game, and i will never go to that stadium again. overpriced and at the end of the day, a crappy game day experience.

Funny you should mention that..............

Ran into a native Texan, who is a TT grad, the other day. (Who actually thought the script A on my shirt was for...........not going to say the name of that pig sty.) They said it was hot, uncomfortable, and would not go back. Even with free seats, that were good seats. If someone who spent 4 years in Lubbock says it was bad, it was bad.

RTR91 · May 14, 2014

Somewhat of an update:

@LindseyThiry: A #USC spokesperson tells me they have been approached to play #Alabama in 2016, but there are numerous challenges.

jabcmb · May 14, 2014

We enjoyed our trip to Dallas and Jerry's House for the Michigan game. Everything at the stadium was expensive, but we expected that. That is one fancy place. It was hot outside, as in Dallas in late August, also expected. If Bama goes back, I'm in. And there's no way I would miss being at a Bama/USC game, as long as I am able.

BamaHoosier · May 14, 2014

RTR91 said:
Somewhat of an update:

@LindseyThiry: A #USC spokesperson tells me they have been approached to play #Alabama in 2016, but there are numerous challenges.

I love the fact that we are doing the approaching. Never let it be said that we purposefully attempt to play crappy competition. Some teams use the moniker that they'll play anyone anywhere, (ie; Boise St under Peterson) but it doesn't mean anything if you sit back and wait for the other guys to come to you. It's awesome that we are purposefully trying to play the best.

gtowntide · May 14, 2014

This would be a great matchup. Sarkasian should have USC back by 2016.

I'll never forget the 1971 game against the Trojans. Coach Bryant debuted the wishbone and a dynasty was born. A good many fans thought CPB had lost his touch after going 6-5 the previous two seasons. He was really just getting started! RTR.

WylieTexasTider · May 14, 2014

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92tide said:
i made the trip out to see the michigan game, and i will never go to that stadium again. overpriced and at the end of the day, a crappy game day experience.

While it is not cheap to go to a game at Jerry World, I do not think it is any more expensive than most stadiums. Food/drinks did not cost more there than it did in Pasadena or Miami. The cost of parking was not more than it is at most bowl games, BCS included. Matter of fact, I'd say Jerry World is better in the sense you do not have to park in someones yard or 2 miles away.

Just curious, why do you think the game day experience was crappy? We were in the RV lot and had a great time. Yes, it was hot but, Tuscaloosa can be as hot and more humid in August compared to Dallas.

I'd love to see us open every year in a neutral site location. Alternate between Dallas and Atlanta.

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