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Explain: Why would you pull against SEC team?
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:48 pm
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:48 pm
Explain why you would pull for another conference team over an SEC team. I'm a LSU fan but I pull for every SEC team playing a non-conference team every time. Every SEC victory is like a small win for every SEC team.
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:50 pm to LSUQB66676811
i'm selfish
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:50 pm to LSUQB66676811
during bowl season- I root for everyone except arkasnas and tamu. During the season I root for nobody but texas and lsu
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:51 pm to LSUQB66676811
Because I'm an LSU fan, not an SEC fan.
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:51 pm to LSUQB66676811
i'm of the same thought as you... it makes no sense to want other teams in the conference to lose to OOC teams. all it does is make us look like weak on the national stage. Bama beating LSU doesnt look nearly as impressive a feat if LSU goes and gets shellacked by a tier 2 B1G team in their bowl game...
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:51 pm to poncho villa
I pull for whoever I have $ on...
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:51 pm to LSUQB66676811
Because I hate everyone but Alabama
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:52 pm to LSUQB66676811
Because who you pull for doesn't impact the outcome of the game?
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:52 pm to LSUQB66676811
Two reasons:
1) Something bad for a rival is generally good for my team
2) schadenfreude
1) Something bad for a rival is generally good for my team
2) schadenfreude
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:53 pm to LSUQB66676811
Agreed. However, I'll have to admit I never rooted for the tsips, Baylol, or tech when we played in the Big 12. Right now I'm hoping Bama or UGA gets a chance to play and win the Natty.
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:53 pm to LSUQB66676811
Cause frick Auburn, thats why.
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:55 pm to LSUQB66676811
Because everyone should root against UGA and UT.
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:55 pm to LSUQB66676811
I have many thoughts on why I do that I have stated here numerous times, but I'm on phone and don't feel like typing it all out.
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:55 pm to LSUQB66676811
Because I couldn't care less about conference strength or perception.
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:57 pm to LSUQB66676811
I know LSU doesn't have any rivals, but is it really hard to comprehend why I would root against Florida?
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:57 pm to Peter Buck
I do understand if you have a bet on another team....To the man who says he is an LSU fan, it makes LSU look stronger when a team they played WINS.
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:58 pm to tween the hedges
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I know LSU doesn't have any rivals, but is it really hard to comprehend why I would root against Florida?
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:58 pm to tween the hedges
yea. hell, 3 of the SEC national titles i rooted for OU, OSU, and Oregon
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:59 pm to LSUQB66676811
I think all SEC teams benefit by the "brand" being as strong as possible.
With that said, arguments can be made for rooting against in-state teams/rivals, no matter what conference they are in. Does Auburn benefit from Bama being a powerhouse? Heck no. Why should Auburn want Bama to win championships, if their primary concern is Auburn, and Auburn's recruiting?
I don't dislike any SEC team enough (yet) to root against them in bowl games, but I can't promise the day will never come. If we lose some head to head recruiting battles with say LSU this February, is it really smart to want them to win as many OOC/bowl games as possible?
With that said, arguments can be made for rooting against in-state teams/rivals, no matter what conference they are in. Does Auburn benefit from Bama being a powerhouse? Heck no. Why should Auburn want Bama to win championships, if their primary concern is Auburn, and Auburn's recruiting?
I don't dislike any SEC team enough (yet) to root against them in bowl games, but I can't promise the day will never come. If we lose some head to head recruiting battles with say LSU this February, is it really smart to want them to win as many OOC/bowl games as possible?
Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:59 pm to LSUQB66676811
I'm a State fan. To hell with the rest of the SEC. I grew up going for a team, not a conference.
And frick you
And frick you
This post was edited on 11/16/12 at 5:00 pm
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