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Do SEC fans live in a bubble?
Posted on 4/27/26 at 11:37 am
Posted on 4/27/26 at 11:37 am
Went to the LSU Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks last October as a neutral fan, and it was one of the more eye-opening experiences I’ve had as an outsider. Incredible atmosphere, passionate fanbase, everything you’d expect from a major SEC Saturday.
But during the game I asked multiple people around at various tailgate points if anyone knew whether the Indiana Hoosiers vs Oregon Ducks game was on at a local bar.
This was a top-ten matchup with major national implications. Complete crickets. Nobody knew, nobody cared, nobody was even curious.
Meanwhile, while everyone was locked into conference tunnel vision, Indiana Hoosiers football was building toward an undefeated season. Same thing happened when I said Fernando Mendoza looked like an NFL-caliber quarterback — instant laughter.
The irony now? Indiana Hoosiers football won the national championship, and Fernando Mendoza took home the Heisman. The same things that got shrugged off in that stadium ended up becoming the biggest storylines in the sport.
That got me thinking: do SEC fans live in a bubble?
But during the game I asked multiple people around at various tailgate points if anyone knew whether the Indiana Hoosiers vs Oregon Ducks game was on at a local bar.
This was a top-ten matchup with major national implications. Complete crickets. Nobody knew, nobody cared, nobody was even curious.
Meanwhile, while everyone was locked into conference tunnel vision, Indiana Hoosiers football was building toward an undefeated season. Same thing happened when I said Fernando Mendoza looked like an NFL-caliber quarterback — instant laughter.
The irony now? Indiana Hoosiers football won the national championship, and Fernando Mendoza took home the Heisman. The same things that got shrugged off in that stadium ended up becoming the biggest storylines in the sport.
That got me thinking: do SEC fans live in a bubble?
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Posted on 4/27/26 at 11:39 am to Adam Loves Mayo
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But during the game I asked multiple people around at various tailgate points if anyone knew whether the Indiana Hoosiers vs Oregon Ducks game was on at a local bar.
I generally don't know if something is on at a place I am not at to be fair
Posted on 4/27/26 at 11:43 am to Adam Loves Mayo
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Posted on 4/27/26 at 11:47 am to Adam Loves Mayo
Is this the worst thread ever?
Posted on 4/27/26 at 11:50 am to Adam Loves Mayo
Who cares about what happens above the mason-dixon line?
Posted on 4/27/26 at 11:51 am to Funky Tide 8
Adam Loves Miracle Whip
Posted on 4/27/26 at 11:53 am to Adam Loves Mayo
Bruh, it’s April now.
Posted on 4/27/26 at 11:58 am to Adam Loves Mayo
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Adam Loves Mayo
Sounds like an AM fan
Posted on 4/27/26 at 11:58 am to Adam Loves Mayo
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Indiana Hoosiers
It's possibly the greatest single season of all time.
Still, no one cares about IU vs. Oregon unless they are fans of the school, have a bet on the line, or have CFB fantasy players involved.
It isn't a bubble. It is just a fact of life. I have to check Bama game times multiple times. I have zero interest in keeping up with other college games.
They also have Google nowadays if you ever run into the same issue
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:00 pm to Adam Loves Mayo
That game was being watched in two places across the entire country
Oregon
Indiana
Oregon
Indiana
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:02 pm to Adam Loves Mayo
I can hardly find the time to watch South Carolina anymore, not that I want to, much less any other game. Sometimes, I'm actively going out of my way to not watch South Carolina.
This post was edited on 4/27/26 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:07 pm to Adam Loves Mayo
could you imagine if the topic was titled "Chips are down: Do SEC fans live in a bubble?"
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:32 pm to Adam Loves Mayo
We don’t give a frick about anyone outside this conference.
You take a lot of look at me pictures and post them don’t you.
You take a lot of look at me pictures and post them don’t you.
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:35 pm to Adam Loves Mayo
Dear diary. I love Fernando Mendoza so much and I can't understand why everyone else doesn't want to slob his knob like i do. I think I am going to make up a really cool story today to make everyone else feel foolish for not worshiping his little wiener as much as I do.
And a tip. In case this every happens in real life instead of your wet dream, you should open your phone up to google maps, find the bar, call that bar and ask. They will probably know about what they will be showing at 3:00 instead of the people at a tailgate for a 6:45 game.
And a tip. In case this every happens in real life instead of your wet dream, you should open your phone up to google maps, find the bar, call that bar and ask. They will probably know about what they will be showing at 3:00 instead of the people at a tailgate for a 6:45 game.
This post was edited on 4/27/26 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:39 pm to Adam Loves Mayo
If you are not trolling and wanting honest answers here my take is your examples were about Indiana (the worst CFP in history) and Fernando (a guy who transferred rom Cal and doesn't exactly have the "look" as well as he wasnt pushed as a heisman frontrunner during the season until the end so he wouldnt really be top of mind.
He also was QB1 at the historical worst program in America so not exactly winning the benefit of the doubt. Glad IU won and he wont he trophy but prior to them winning with 0 historical success most fans were not going to want to watch IU for any reason. Also, last year they were able to win a cupcake schedule and propel that to the playoffs but they didnt really belong, this year they proved they did.
He also was QB1 at the historical worst program in America so not exactly winning the benefit of the doubt. Glad IU won and he wont he trophy but prior to them winning with 0 historical success most fans were not going to want to watch IU for any reason. Also, last year they were able to win a cupcake schedule and propel that to the playoffs but they didnt really belong, this year they proved they did.
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:42 pm to Adam Loves Mayo
I would like to welcome you here with a downvote. We are at capacity on new alters.
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:44 pm to Adam Loves Mayo
LOL. Who gives a rats arse about Indiana vs Oregon?
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:52 pm to Hback
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:56 pm to Adam Loves Mayo
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But during the game I asked multiple people around at various tailgate points if anyone knew whether the Indiana Hoosiers vs Oregon Ducks game was on at a local bar.
Wait, I want to make sure I understand.
You expected people at a tailgate to know if a particular bar planned to show another game? And you’re confused as to why they didn’t know?
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:57 pm to Adam Loves Mayo
Several years ago pre-SEC Texas played Ohio State in the regular season. A higher percentage of televisions tuned in to watch the game in Birmingham than in either Austin, TX or Columbus, OH. So no, we don't all live in a bubble. Some of us appreciate the sport as a whole.
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