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09-05-2019, 09:02 AM | #1 |
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Darn Those Tennessee Vols
This year I had vowed to watch as little college football as possible. Then last Saturday Tennessee upset the apple cart and ruined my vow when they lost to a Georgia State team that was 2-10 last season. I don't know what it is but anytime those orange pukes and their obnoxious fan base lose it makes me feel good all over. I guess I'll be watching some college football after all unless Tennessee starts winning. That would make me feel awful.
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09-05-2019, 10:23 AM | #2 |
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Okay, spill the beans. Why do you detest the Vols?
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09-05-2019, 11:54 AM | #3 |
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I kind of like Tennessee and I really get a kick out of reading their forum at volnation.com. They hate everyone else, feel like should be good enough to win the national title every year, and want to get rid of the coaches and players after every lost. They are convinced they have the best football history of all time because of General Neyland.
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09-05-2019, 12:13 PM | #4 |
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And this is different how from every other band of young men, and women, who play sports and those who follow them these days? Not very admirable traits, I assure you, but there you are. I am interested in why OP specifically abominates these Vols. There must be something.
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09-05-2019, 12:59 PM | #6 |
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Is there an actual fan base in the SEC that is likeable? I think Vandy is the only group that has never touched my nerve. They've been especially obnoxious trying to claim Bama lost to Clemson because they had to go thru the SEC gauntlet.
THEY LOST BY 4 TOUCHDOWNS!!!!!!!!!!
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I'll also agree with another poster above in that UT message boards are a hoot to read. Their fanbase really does feel they're entitled to contend for a national championship every year despite the fact that it's been down for over a decade and doesn't look like it's going to return to prominence anytime soon. |
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It's sad, really, because it has to do with the dumbing down of life and the uncivilizing of society. I scarcely think that this type of behavior is unique of Tennessee fans, or Ohio State fans, or any others that you may name. College and high school sports should be put back in their place and people should be kind and considerate to each other. Root for your team, yes, but stop this rabid hatred, victory at all costs, no holds barred stuff. Sure, and Meg Ryan should have married me when I telepathically asked her to, way back when.
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09-05-2019, 04:49 PM | #11 |
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College sports fandom was always bizarre to me when I lived there. People would become fans of university sports, wear there apparel and keep up with them. But they were not alumni, knew no one that was and in most cases had never set set foot on the university campus.
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I always feel sorry for those who feel the need to root "Against" something instead of "For" something.
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Not to mention locals love it when the team does well because it "puts them on the map." Who would know anything about Tuscaloosa, Ann Arbor, Norman, South Bend if it weren't for the athletic programs?
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Well, Buster Cherry, I hope you were watching BYU vs. Tennessee on ESPN tonight. The Cougars handed the Vols a heartbreaking loss in double OT. Right after the game, there were several shots of Vol fans stunned, holding their heads in their hands. Quite gratifying to you, I would imagine.
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Oh gosh. Well, maybe he's learned his lesson about dissing the home team.
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