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Fanbases in SEC states
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:35 pm
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:35 pm
I've been to every SEC state except Missouri and SCar; but only spent significant time in a few other than Louisiana. How would you describe each state's relationship to its SEC programs?
My estimations-
Alabama: it seemed like 90% of ppl were Bama fans and 10% were Auburn. Both very rabid in their support
Mississippi: I'd say most people are State or UM fans, but a majority of them seem lukewarm (at least in FB), I guess all the years of losing/mediocrity will do that to you.
Louisiana: I'd guess about 30% of people are rabid LSU fans. The majority will support LSU, but aren't as committed.
Tennessee: I spent most time in western and middle Tennessee, not near UTK; but I remember being surprised how little UT stuff I saw (this was when they were still good in FB)
Arkansas: It seemed like everyone there was a Hog fan to some extent; but I'm not sure how many are "diehards," didn't spend enough time there to tell.
My estimations-
Alabama: it seemed like 90% of ppl were Bama fans and 10% were Auburn. Both very rabid in their support
Mississippi: I'd say most people are State or UM fans, but a majority of them seem lukewarm (at least in FB), I guess all the years of losing/mediocrity will do that to you.
Louisiana: I'd guess about 30% of people are rabid LSU fans. The majority will support LSU, but aren't as committed.
Tennessee: I spent most time in western and middle Tennessee, not near UTK; but I remember being surprised how little UT stuff I saw (this was when they were still good in FB)
Arkansas: It seemed like everyone there was a Hog fan to some extent; but I'm not sure how many are "diehards," didn't spend enough time there to tell.
This post was edited on 5/17/20 at 7:48 pm
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Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:38 pm to Mithridates6
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Louisiana: I'd guess about 10% of people are rabid LSU fans.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:39 pm to Mithridates6
No you haven’t.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:44 pm to Mithridates6
Everyone I know bleeds purple and gold. frick off.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:44 pm to Mithridates6
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Tennessee: I spent most time in western and middle Tennessee, not near UTK; but I remember being surprised how little UT stuff I saw (this was when they were still good in FB)
East is strong UT territory but West and Middle are more mixed. Middle still has lots of UT fans
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:46 pm to Mithridates6
South Carolina is generally evenly split between Gamecock and Clemson people. I would say Clemson has more Wal-Mart type fans because of their recent success. Besides the state of Alabama, I don't think you'll see a higher percentage of college tags on cars than you do in the Palmetto State.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:48 pm to Mithridates6
Alabama is more like 70/30. Auburn has more actual alumni, but bama has the sidewalk fans. East TN is all UT. Middle TN used to be prior to the Pro sports coming. In Middle TN you see a lot of Predator stuff these days. If UT gets good again, their fans will come out of hiding.
This post was edited on 5/16/20 at 8:53 pm
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:49 pm to Mithridates6
East Tennessee should be it’s own state. frick most of the rest of the state.
Edit: I should add that so many people from surrounding states move to Tennessee to escape abject poverty so I’m sure that skews things.
Edit: I should add that so many people from surrounding states move to Tennessee to escape abject poverty so I’m sure that skews things.
This post was edited on 5/16/20 at 8:53 pm
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:50 pm to Robert Goulet
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East Tennessee should be it’s own state. frick most of the rest of the state.
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It really starts to get dicey west of Chattanooga
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:51 pm to Mithridates6
It’s def like 60/40 Bama
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:51 pm to Mithridates6
Everyone in Louisiana supports LSU except for south Arkansas (North LA). Other than that they may support their alma mater like Tech, ULL, or Nicholls When they play LSU. When it comes To most things it’s LSU though.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:52 pm to Jebadeb
? Most people are LSU fans, but as a state, I don't think we are rabid like Alabama. Tbf that's not necessarily a bad thing, I don't want us to be known as a bunch of Updykes 
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:55 pm to David Ricky
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It really starts to get dicey west of Chattanooga
Agreed, elite user, Da’rick. I would add the plateau up until Nashville for VOLS country but certainly Chattanooga, Knoxville, and the TRI carry VOLS. always have and always will.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:55 pm to Pipedream
I always heard that north La. is 100% LSU when it comes to college, but more Cowboys than Saints when it comes to pros (which is understandable)
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:58 pm to Mithridates6
Mississippi is probably 50% State, 35% Ole Miss, and 15% Bama, LSU, Southern Miss. Once you start adding in Memphis, Ole Miss percentage gets bigger.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:59 pm to Mithridates6
You crazy bastards threaten people’s family when a La kid commits to a school outside the state. Naw, y’all aren’t rabid.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 9:03 pm to Mithridates6
I'm old enough to remember when Mizzou was as popular as the pro teams. Unfortunately that all changed when the administration neglected the program in the 80's. Drink has a tall task in front of him.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 9:04 pm to Mr Sausage
OP, this may be one of the Worst tales ever. Congrats.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 9:07 pm to Mr Sausage
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You crazy bastards threaten people’s family when a La kid commits to a school outside the state. Naw, y’all aren’t rabid.
Almost like an anonymous Twitter account isn't representative. I don't think everyone in east Texas is a redass or former milkman
Posted on 5/16/20 at 9:08 pm to Serraneaux
Have you seen the topics this guy has started over the last month or so.
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