Most Competitive Conference/Divison in Sports

Brian · 01-08-2007, 11:28 PM

These are just some of the conferences or divisions I've heard on ESPN or in the paper mentioned as being some of the best in sports.

Which one do you think comes out on top? If your division/conference isn't mentioned, feel free to bring it up.

I want to bring up the AL Central from this previous baseball season. You can go on and on about the AL East, but the most tightly-contested race was in the AL Central between my Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers. It was the craziest race that season.

*Roseangelo* · 01-08-2007, 11:40 PM

When I saw your list all I could think of was, "Uhh, helllooo - AL Central!!"

Although I'm also biased as a homegrown Minnesotan and lifelong Twins fan.

Brian · 01-09-2007, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

When I saw your list all I could think of was, "Uhh, helllooo - AL Central!!"

Although I'm also biased as a homegrown Minnesotan and lifelong Twins fan.

AL Central, FTW!

Even though I voted "other", I would probably call the SEC in NCAA Football the most competitive one I didn't vote for.

*Cascadia* · 01-09-2007, 01:09 AM

In terms of college sports, I think that each conference is competitive in their own little way. For instance, one conference may be more competitive in one sport but not in another. In some conferences, not all universities/colleges have the same sports. A good example of this is the Big 12 conference...my alma mater is the only school that does not have a baseball or softball team.

Also, each time that two teams have a game together, each time can be played differently. Sometimes it is difficult to determine which team will show up as we saw with Ohio State. The Buckeyes is a good football team this year but I do not think that they were truly ready to play the Gators.

Krang's Uncle · 01-09-2007, 03:28 AM

I voted "other," though i will admit i am biased. I like the Big 12 conference, so i had to vote for them. It was a down year for their football teams, but even then they did well. The SEC is good, no doubt, but they arent the end all-be all of college football. Plus, like it was mentioned above, conferences vary from sport to sport. For all we know, the WAC may have the most competitive division in all sports with their chess teams. Silly example, i know, but just an example of how there could be something else out there that we dont know about.

OA · 01-09-2007, 07:56 AM

Obviously a bit biased here...but the SEC hands down...

I can appreciate how people would think otherwise, but having watched not only every UF game this year, but most every SEC game I could, there is no way to doubt the true talent in this conference. Keep in mind that almost every SEC team went to a bowl game (and UF defeated 10 of these bowl-bound teams). Every SEC matchup is like a championship game. Sure there are a lot of other great rivalries out there in college football and in other sports, but this conference is so deep, that if almost any of them made it to the championship game, you wouldnt be truly surprised....

GO GATORS!!

Peanut · 01-09-2007, 11:29 AM

Where's the option for the Northwest or Pacific divisions of the NHL? Not only the most physically demanding of sports, but with the most intense competition. F*cking Americans!

Brian · 01-09-2007, 11:31 AM

Man, I completely forgot about the Northwest Division. Its just crazy right now, there's no other way to put it.

Now if the Wild could just learn to win on the road, especially with games against NW Division foes coming up.

Peanut · 01-09-2007, 11:39 AM

My love for the Minnesota Wild is very large indeed, despite their lose of Andrew Brunette, my favourite player. (The game winner against Colorado way-back when in game 7 was amazing)

I'm hoping they can really pull it out in the next little while. Need those road wins.

View Poll Results: Most Competitive Division/Conference in Sports
SEC (NCAA Football)	2	33.33%
Western Conference (NBA)	0	0%
ACC (College Basketball)	0	0%
AL East (Major League Baseball)	1	16.67%
Other	3	50.00%
Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

01-08-2007, 11:28 PM	#1
Brian Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 181	Most Competitive Conference/Divison in Sports These are just some of the conferences or divisions I've heard on ESPN or in the paper mentioned as being some of the best in sports. Which one do you think comes out on top? If your division/conference isn't mentioned, feel free to bring it up. I want to bring up the AL Central from this previous baseball season. You can go on and on about the AL East, but the most tightly-contested race was in the AL Central between my Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers. It was the craziest race that season.

01-08-2007, 11:40 PM	#2
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,119	When I saw your list all I could think of was, "Uhh, helllooo - AL Central!!" Although I'm also biased as a homegrown Minnesotan and lifelong Twins fan. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

01-09-2007, 01:09 AM	#4
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	In terms of college sports, I think that each conference is competitive in their own little way. For instance, one conference may be more competitive in one sport but not in another. In some conferences, not all universities/colleges have the same sports. A good example of this is the Big 12 conference...my alma mater is the only school that does not have a baseball or softball team. Also, each time that two teams have a game together, each time can be played differently. Sometimes it is difficult to determine which team will show up as we saw with Ohio State. The Buckeyes is a good football team this year but I do not think that they were truly ready to play the Gators. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

01-09-2007, 07:56 AM	#6
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	Obviously a bit biased here...but the SEC hands down... I can appreciate how people would think otherwise, but having watched not only every UF game this year, but most every SEC game I could, there is no way to doubt the true talent in this conference. Keep in mind that almost every SEC team went to a bowl game (and UF defeated 10 of these bowl-bound teams). Every SEC matchup is like a championship game. Sure there are a lot of other great rivalries out there in college football and in other sports, but this conference is so deep, that if almost any of them made it to the championship game, you wouldnt be truly surprised.... GO GATORS!! __________________

01-09-2007, 03:28 AM	#5
Krang's Uncle Foot Soldier Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 106	I voted "other," though i will admit i am biased. I like the Big 12 conference, so i had to vote for them. It was a down year for their football teams, but even then they did well. The SEC is good, no doubt, but they arent the end all-be all of college football. Plus, like it was mentioned above, conferences vary from sport to sport. For all we know, the WAC may have the most competitive division in all sports with their chess teams. Silly example, i know, but just an example of how there could be something else out there that we dont know about.

01-09-2007, 11:29 AM	#7
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Where's the option for the Northwest or Pacific divisions of the NHL? Not only the most physically demanding of sports, but with the most intense competition. F*cking Americans!

01-09-2007, 11:31 AM	#8
Brian Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 181	Man, I completely forgot about the Northwest Division. Its just crazy right now, there's no other way to put it. Now if the Wild could just learn to win on the road, especially with games against NW Division foes coming up.

01-09-2007, 11:39 AM	#9
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	My love for the Minnesota Wild is very large indeed, despite their lose of Andrew Brunette, my favourite player. (The game winner against Colorado way-back when in game 7 was amazing) I'm hoping they can really pull it out in the next little while. Need those road wins.