the DSOR is different now

Back in my college days, it was a great time. And I still have a great time at the game, but we have to endure more hostility, and more bad sportsmanship than we used to. I have to brush up on my zen, and remind myself that it is the friends with whom we revel that is important.

So many great similarities and alums and coaches from one school who coached or played at the other. Vince Dooley, Erk Russell, Pat Dye, Joel Eaves, Shug Jordan, Rodney Garner, Stacy Searels... the list goes on.

But somewhere in the last decade+ or so, the game got nasty, and the fans got nastier. The Dawgs got a little big for their britches. Not sure if it is a projection of jealousy for us grabbing a ring when we have the opportunity before they did, or whether it's the proximity of the schools, or the fact that they now perceive themselves to be elitists, but something happened.

I miss the older games when the mood was more congenial, and the fans weren't as vitriolic, but it is still the oldest rivalry in the deep south's History, and with the 120th renewal, I will be there as I am every year.

Good luck Dawgs, you're going to need it this year. :-)