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Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:10 pm to Jefferson Davis
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:10 pm to Jefferson Davis
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Grew up an LSU fan, but once I got on campus as a student, my fandom expanded beyond sports and covers the university as a whole. There is definitely a major difference.
This is the difference I think. I have nothing against people who root for schools they didn't attend but I take pride in more than just the sports teams at A&M. Fundraising efforts, new buildings on campus, alumni being named or elected to positions of power, etc.
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Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:10 pm to Jefferson Davis
Well said 
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:15 pm to Jefferson Davis
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Grew up an LSU fan, but once I got on campus as a student, my fandom expanded beyond sports and covers the university as a whole. There is definitely a major difference.
There's a difference. I don't discount so-called tshirt fans. But there's a difference between a die-hard alum and a die-hard sidewalk fan.
Now I'd still rather have sidewalk fans vs alums who don't care about sports at all. I think its rare to find those people, though. Even the nerdiest, most intellectual people who went to your school will generally at least take a passing interest in its sports teams, just because they attended at least a few games as a student and have fond memories.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:21 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
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I have nothing against people who root for schools they didn't attend but I take pride in more than just the sports teams at A&M. Fundraising efforts, new buildings on campus, alumni being named or elected to positions of power, etc
Agreed. I have just as much, if not more, interest in what LSU is doing with its academic facilities as I do with its athletic facilities.
We've got a ton of non-alumni fans, obviously, and some of them are big time donors to TAF. But their money usually ends there. If I find myself with a ton of money one day, athletics will be a good ways down the line when it comes to donations to LSU, with the first being a new library.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:21 pm to Gradual_Stroke
My mom graduated from Bama but roots for LSU and AUburn every time they play the gumps, so it does happen.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:23 pm to wmr
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Now I'd still rather have sidewalk fans vs alums who don't care about sports at all. I think its rare to find those people, though. Even the nerdiest, most intellectual people who went to your school will generally at least take a passing interest in its sports teams, just because they attended at least a few games as a student and have fond memories.
I grew up in Fayetteville and since FHS is on campus nearly all of my graduating class attended the U of A. Some of us had to leave state for our degrees because they aren't offered in Arkansas. However, I couldn't imagine being anything but a Hog fan. And I have friends that went to FHS, graduated from the U of A, and hate everything Razorback sports related. It stems from high school days and parking problems and sports shutting down the town. I don't understand, it's just what you deal with when associated with a power program. But I think the U of A appreciates me buying tickets and t-shirts and what not versus my friends that wouldn't be caught dead with a Razorback on their clothes even though they are alumni.
FWIW I at least took classes at the U of A in the summer. Got that transcript!
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:24 pm to voinovich
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Your team/school vs. your alma mater
One in the same
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:24 pm to voinovich
Began following cf while living in TN, attended Mizzou for two years, joined the Navy, and graduated from Maryland.
GO VOLS!
GO VOLS!
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:25 pm to Jefferson Davis
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Agreed. I have just as much, if not more, interest in what LSU is doing with its academic facilities as I do with its athletic facilities.
Same here. I care about the campus, the town, the place, etc, all as much or more than I do the sports teams.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:26 pm to voinovich
Graduated from FSU. Still plan to get the Masters at LSU when the time is right.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:29 pm to voinovich
3rd generation Aubie with my undergrad and masters from Auburn. Was 2 yrs old when my parents took me to my first game at the Almighty Hare and been to at least 100 games since.
Zero conflicts here.
Zero conflicts here.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:30 pm to Cmlsu5618
On a Hallowed hill in Tennessee
Like Beacon shining bright
The stately walls of old UT
Rise glorious to the sight.
So here's to you old Tennessee,
Our Alma Mater true
We pledge in love and harmony
Our loyalty to you.
Nuff Said.
Like Beacon shining bright
The stately walls of old UT
Rise glorious to the sight.
So here's to you old Tennessee,
Our Alma Mater true
We pledge in love and harmony
Our loyalty to you.
Nuff Said.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:32 pm to voinovich
Florida is my team....MSU is my AM.
I root for Florida first, but root for both intensely
I root for Florida first, but root for both intensely
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:37 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
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I have nothing against people who root for schools they didn't attend but I take pride in more than just the sports teams at A&M. Fundraising efforts, new buildings on campus, alumni being named or elected to positions of power, etc.
In terms of my loyalty, I don't in any way distinguish between Texas A&M on the athletics field and Texas A&M in the classroom and community. When the 12th Man Foundatation receives my annual pledge, so too does the Association of Former Students.
It's a collective effort. It's also the reason why I've always said "we" (rather than "they") when referring to the Aggie teams. People on this board have questioned that (use of "we"), which I found to be interesting, since I've never come across that before. I'm starting to learn that it may have to do w the fact that so many fans of SEC schools didn't attend the schools for which they root. That wasn't nearly as much the case in the B12.
Interesting topic.
This post was edited on 3/11/14 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:39 pm to EKG
Meh, most aubies went to AU.
Gumps, not so much.
Gumps, not so much.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:45 pm to wmr
Grew up in Kansas a die-hard KU fan. Lots of my family went there and it's all I knew...we moved to SWMO ( 
) for my dad's job. Unfortunately KU doesn't give out in-state tuition to out of state students easily and Arkansas does. Would've been about double the price so here I am in Fayetteville 
) for my dad's job. Unfortunately KU doesn't give out in-state tuition to out of state students easily and Arkansas does. Would've been about double the price so here I am in Fayetteville 
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:48 pm to arkyhawk
t shirt fan checking in 
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:55 pm to JordonfortheJ
UCLA undergrad
Bama Law school
Bama Law school
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:56 pm to voinovich
Alma mater is dat hood arse UAB
Does it count if I went to Auburn for 3y and just decided to leave for a different degree path?
Does it count if I went to Auburn for 3y and just decided to leave for a different degree path?
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:56 pm to EKG
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That wasn't nearly as much the case in the B12.
You've clearly never set foot in the state of Texas.
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