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re: Where do you rank the Iron Bowl among the greatest rivalries in sports?
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:58 pm to TeLeFaWx
Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:58 pm to TeLeFaWx
Pro rivalries are fun. And in other regions, they do generate intensity closer to the level of college rivalries. But in general, I think something else is necessary, like personalities (Boston- LA in the 80s) or proximity/regional impact (NY-Boston).
Point is that in Alabama, which is an admittedly low-importance state in which I do not reside, the rivalry consumes the state. All of it. Not just in what people talk about, it has impact on legislative activities, elections, how things are funded, etc. It is insane. Something extra is present in all of the rivalries I perceive to be "great." I don't think Boston - LA has that anymore.
Point is that in Alabama, which is an admittedly low-importance state in which I do not reside, the rivalry consumes the state. All of it. Not just in what people talk about, it has impact on legislative activities, elections, how things are funded, etc. It is insane. Something extra is present in all of the rivalries I perceive to be "great." I don't think Boston - LA has that anymore.
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Posted on 12/1/13 at 9:59 pm to Pettifogger
quote:and you would be wrong. cant speak for boston but you are for LA
I don't think Boston - LA has that anymore.
This post was edited on 12/1/13 at 9:59 pm
Posted on 12/1/13 at 10:02 pm to Pettifogger
To much of the nation, Alabama/Auburn is just another game.
Conversely, in Alabama--a state w/o pro-sports--it's tough for anyone to imagine not caring about the IB.
Again, it's all about one's perspective.
And everyone's is different.
Conversely, in Alabama--a state w/o pro-sports--it's tough for anyone to imagine not caring about the IB.
Again, it's all about one's perspective.
And everyone's is different.
This post was edited on 12/1/13 at 10:09 pm
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