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re: SEC school you attended vs. SEC school you root for
Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:01 pm to genro
Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:01 pm to genro
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I hope you have a son. A strong, articulate son. I hope he goes to Texas and you support him, and he remains an A&M fan because of his the deep-seeded love and memories you instilled in him and because he appreciates all you've provided for him. I hope you come to understand it.
Thank you for the well wishes.
There is no way someone could go to Texas and remain an Aggie though. He wouldn't get laid and then it's bye bye Aggie heritage.
Which is the way things should be. I would still be proud of him.
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Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:02 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
I think it is pretty weird when people continue to root for a team they liked as a kid after they go to school somewhere else unless there are some unusual circumstances.
Of course they are free to do so, but IMO it implies that they didn't do something right in college or that the university they went to was a bad fit for them. I can certainly understand emotional attachment to a school your parents root for, and you cheered for as a kid. If you go to college at an SEC school it should be a great time and you should develop a lot of emotional investment in that University. The sports team you root for should be less important than the university where you attend class, make friends, and graduate.
If they didn't enjoy their college experience, thought their fellow students were assholes, were unimpressed by the curriculum, etc then I get it, and then it just seems kind of sad and it is unfortunate for them that they didn't get joy out of college.
Both of my parents went to Auburn, I grew up an Auburn fan and I went to Auburn. If I had ended up going to a different school for undergrad I hopefully would have loved it, would be a fan of that school, and would have Auburn as my second favorite team b/c of my family connections. My brother went to another SEC school, and he is a fan of that school, as he should be.
Of course they are free to do so, but IMO it implies that they didn't do something right in college or that the university they went to was a bad fit for them. I can certainly understand emotional attachment to a school your parents root for, and you cheered for as a kid. If you go to college at an SEC school it should be a great time and you should develop a lot of emotional investment in that University. The sports team you root for should be less important than the university where you attend class, make friends, and graduate.
If they didn't enjoy their college experience, thought their fellow students were assholes, were unimpressed by the curriculum, etc then I get it, and then it just seems kind of sad and it is unfortunate for them that they didn't get joy out of college.
Both of my parents went to Auburn, I grew up an Auburn fan and I went to Auburn. If I had ended up going to a different school for undergrad I hopefully would have loved it, would be a fan of that school, and would have Auburn as my second favorite team b/c of my family connections. My brother went to another SEC school, and he is a fan of that school, as he should be.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:03 pm to rockiee
quote:There's only 1 viable excuse to go to an SEC school you don't root for.
SEC school you attended vs. SEC school you root for
Scholarships. Whatever the type. I always understand free money and with the way tuition is now I'd take anyway to get my tuition paid for.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:05 pm to Sid E Walker
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Was born in Alabama, grew up a Bama fan. The family moved to Atlanta when I was eight, was still a Bama fan. The family moved to Florida when I was in my teens, still a Bama fan. Was accepted at UF and went to school at UF, was still a Bama fan. My oldest son also graduated from UF, I'm still a Bama fan. The wife is a Gator and she doesn't even get it. Yep, still a Bama fan.
Did you enjoy your time at Florida? What is it about rooting for Alabama as a sports team that trumps your experiences at Florida? Are your parents Bama fans? I would like to understand what the emotional connection is that overpowers your connection to UF.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:10 pm to GumBro Jackson
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I think it is pretty weird when people continue to root for a team they liked as a kid after they go to school somewhere else unless there are some unusual circumstances.
Of course they are free to do so, but IMO it implies that they didn't do something right in college or that the university they went to was a bad fit for them. I can certainly understand emotional attachment to a school your parents root for, and you cheered for as a kid. If you go to college at an SEC school it should be a great time and you should develop a lot of emotional investment in that University. The sports team you root for should be less important than the university where you attend class, make friends, and graduate.
If they didn't enjoy their college experience, thought their fellow students were assholes, were unimpressed by the curriculum, etc then I get it, and then it just seems kind of sad and it is unfortunate for them that they didn't get joy out of college.
I grew up an uga fan, but followed a girl to Auburn. AU is far and away my #1. I still like uga as a program, but their fans make it weird on Saturdays. I go in pulling for uga, but also find myself hoping they lose in painful fashion because of the fanbase.
Kinda how I am with the Panthers. I want Cam to succeed, but being on a rival of the Falcons, I hope he only wins 2 games a year.
I get twisted on football weekends.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:19 pm to GumBro Jackson
If it had been UAB instead of UF, would you still think it was weird?
Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:23 pm to GumBro Jackson
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Did you enjoy your time at Florida? What is it about rooting for Alabama as a sports team that trumps your experiences at Florida? Are your parents Bama fans? I would like to understand what the emotional connection is that overpowers your connection to UF.
Good questions, but I'm not sure that I could give a good answer to the last one. It's just that from my earliest memory, I was a Bama fan. When I was a kid, dad would pop a huge bowl of popcorn and we'd get our Coca-colas and watch the Bear Bryant show on Sunday...which was a little strange because I think that deep down my dad was really an Auburn fan. Mom was, and still is, a huge Bama fan. My two younger brothers are hardcore Gators.
I got to see the Bear and Bama destroy UF 40-0 in Gainesville in '79, was wearing crimson in the student section. I had a great time at UF and all of my friends knew that I loved Bama and I had no problems at all with it.
Probably didn't do your question justice with my answers.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:34 pm to rockiee
Divisions. Go to a small school. Root for a big school. Normal.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:38 pm to Sid E Walker
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Good questions, but I'm not sure that I could give a good answer to the last one. It's just that from my earliest memory, I was a Bama fan. When I was a kid, dad would pop a huge bowl of popcorn and we'd get our Coca-colas and watch the Bear Bryant show on Sunday...which was a little strange because I think that deep down my dad was really an Auburn fan. Mom was, and still is, a huge Bama fan. My two younger brothers are hardcore Gators.
I got to see the Bear and Bama destroy UF 40-0 in Gainesville in '79, was wearing crimson in the student section. I had a great time at UF and all of my friends knew that I loved Bama and I had no problems at all with it.
Probably didn't do your question justice with my answers.
Interesting. I can certainly understand the power of those childhood memories, especially the ones shared with your Dad. I have a hard time imagining being a UF student in the student section and rooting against the Gators, but maybe for you it was more about staying true to the roots you grew up with. In any event, I appreciate you explaining a little more.
One last question, if you don't mind. Do you root for Florida when they are not playing Alabama?
(edit, that should clearly say "not" playing Alabama, since we just discussed when they are)
This post was edited on 2/2/16 at 6:45 pm
Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:44 pm to genro
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If it had been UAB instead of UF, would you still think it was weird?
Yeah, I would, b/c UAB still has athletics and I think the students there have school spirit. But I can see a bit of a distinction there b/c I don't think athletics are as much part of the culture at UAB as they are at all the SEC schools. If you go to school somewhere the culture doesn't put as much emphasis on athletics (or maybe doesn't even have athletic programs), then I can see retaining that original fandom over your new school.
Different strokes for different folks.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:48 pm to genro
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It's because the team you grow up loving, go to games, have emotional connections to, you can't just make that all disappear because you had to make a different life decision.
Agreed. No one says you have to be a hater. Just have your priorities straight. Make your childhood team a co favorite or second favorite and if it's a rival of the school you go to be an adult and find a way to root for both.
You joke about me having a son, but my only sister went to Texas after growing up a much bigger Aggie fan than me. We joke a little but it is not a big deal.
Sorry to hear about your wife's friend. I guess the real take away is don't take any of it so seriously. None of us play the actual game.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 7:03 pm to cardboardboxer
I have a big family and Alabama Football is big in our lives. My entire life we've traveled to games, supported the team as a family. It's something that keeps us together and we will Al always have in common. This is who we are. Basketball too for that matter, all things Alabama. We all love the university, the atmosphere, the memories, our state's pride, and its athletic dept even if life takes us elsewhere. Not all of us went to Alabama, but we will always be Bama fans no matter what.
I'm telling you, that for some of us out here the sports program and what it means to our family runs deeper than where we spent 4 years going to class to help us get careers
I'm telling you, that for some of us out here the sports program and what it means to our family runs deeper than where we spent 4 years going to class to help us get careers
Posted on 2/2/16 at 7:16 pm to genro
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I'm telling you, that for some of us out here the sports program and what it means to our family runs deeper than where we spent 4 years going to class to help us get careers
Fair enough. I am pretty sure that is why Bama is the greatest football program in college football. Unmatched dedication.
I am not foreign to the concept as that is what the Saints are to me and my family still in New Orleans. Or why A&M joining the SEC will always be huge to me personally- it allowed me to bond with my 89 year old Ole Miss fan grandad more. So I can understand that family connection.
I guess what I don't personally understand is-why can't someone be a MSU fan and a Bama fan? They only play once a year and the rest of the time there is not internal conflict. Is fandom monogamy so important to people like your family that Bama can't be a strong #2 or even tied for #1? Why can't people have the personal ability to be a fan of more than one team?
You don't have to answer that BTW, just thinking out loud. You have already offered an excellent discussion and I appreciate that. Better than I deserved.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 7:41 pm to GumBro Jackson
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One last question, if you don't mind. Do you root for Florida when they are not playing Alabama?
Yes. Although, the folks I work with are Gators (for the most part) and they get a little obnoxious when things are going good.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 7:45 pm to cardboardboxer
I don't know. My brother spent time at A&M, residency. Went to games and wore the shirts and did the cheers. Loved it. A&M fan, I guess.
But not really an A&M fan. I mean he was just having fun where he was. It never crossed anyone's mind that he would like them more than Bama. He will always be a Bama fan and his kids are too.
Why is it that way? Why does it run deeper? Idk, maybe because we don't have pro teams, because Bear was a God-like figure in this state, because this is a state not know for much positive that gets run down by the rest of country but this is the one big thing we do better than anyone else, our claim to fame. Maybe it's Bama arrogance and we view all other programs as "lower division".
I don't know exactly. It is what it is.
I believe you are 100% correct in this why we're the GOAT. Bear said this state doesn't breathe until football season begins. We just love it more, it's just bigger. Nothing can overtake it.
But not really an A&M fan. I mean he was just having fun where he was. It never crossed anyone's mind that he would like them more than Bama. He will always be a Bama fan and his kids are too.
Why is it that way? Why does it run deeper? Idk, maybe because we don't have pro teams, because Bear was a God-like figure in this state, because this is a state not know for much positive that gets run down by the rest of country but this is the one big thing we do better than anyone else, our claim to fame. Maybe it's Bama arrogance and we view all other programs as "lower division".
I don't know exactly. It is what it is.
I believe you are 100% correct in this why we're the GOAT. Bear said this state doesn't breathe until football season begins. We just love it more, it's just bigger. Nothing can overtake it.
This post was edited on 2/2/16 at 7:46 pm
Posted on 2/2/16 at 7:52 pm to rockiee
I spent a semester in grad school at UGA, then went back to UAB. I root for bama (always have -- family ties, grew up watching with the whole family, etc.).
ETA: I did get to see Richt beat Saban's arse in 2004 while I was there. Only game I attended while there. I went into the game rooting for the home team, but by halfway into the first quarter, the UGA students were pissing me off so much I secretly wanted LSU to win
ETA: I did get to see Richt beat Saban's arse in 2004 while I was there. Only game I attended while there. I went into the game rooting for the home team, but by halfway into the first quarter, the UGA students were pissing me off so much I secretly wanted LSU to win
This post was edited on 2/2/16 at 7:57 pm
Posted on 2/2/16 at 8:03 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
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I grew up an uga fan, but followed a girl to Auburn. AU is far and away my #1. I still like uga as a program, but their fans make it weird on Saturdays. I go in pulling for uga, but also find myself hoping they lose in painful fashion because of the fanbase.
I have to admit, I didn't see this post when I made my post above.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 8:05 pm to BammerDelendaEst
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I know several Auburn graduates that were and are big-time Bama fans.
That should be illegal
Posted on 2/2/16 at 11:31 pm to rockiee
Attended Vanderbilt, LSU fan
Posted on 2/2/16 at 11:58 pm to rockiee
Some folks can't afford out of state tuition so they stay close to home.
I had a friend that wanted to come to LSU but one of his parents were very ill so he stayed close to home to be with them
I had a friend that wanted to come to LSU but one of his parents were very ill so he stayed close to home to be with them
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