re: What is SEC culture?

Disregard the "hate" replies...most of it is good fun. Things you need to know...

1). College sports are more important than the pro sports. My 6 yr old son cries if LSU loses, but only gets mildly upset if the Saints lose. If the Cardinals or Rams ae more important thatn Mizzou, you are not culturally prepared.
2). Tailgating is not for amateurs. It is as much a part of the Saturday experience as the game itself. No mini-grill cooking up weenies. Make enough to share your grub...and in your neck of the woods we expect some kickass dry rubbed BBQ.
3). We rib each other hard, especially our rivals. However, no one outside of the conference can rib on an SEC school. Now you are family. You may be retarded, but you're our retarded.
4). Lastly, don't show up at a game with your Wal-Mart Mizzou t-shirt. Spend some dough on some nice gear and show some pride. SEC fans don't look like Iowa fan. We may be drunk, but at least we look like we have a home to go to after the game.