calling all college sports fans

AOPiLaLa · #1 12-07-2001, 01:11 PM

Okay, I was just curious the reasons people cheer for certain college teams, if you are not an alum or current student at that school. Here are my reasons-

I am a HUGE Duke basketball fan because my grandfather and my aunt went there and when I was little, I always remember going to my grandparents house and watching basketball games with my dad and my grandpa. It was just kind of ingrained in us when we were little that Duke was fun to watch. And I loved the spirit of the Cameron Crazies. I didn't hurt that Duke always had one or two hot players, as well(I am so in love with WoJo, STILL). So, even though I went to Elon, I am a die hard Blue Devil b-ball girl. I think I am lucky though because Elon and Duke have never played(that would be sad--I doubt Elon would even score) but my brother goes to Wake Forest and he switched alliances now--guess that makes sense!

Anyone else have a team they root for and then attend a different school?

dzrose93 · #2 12-07-2001, 01:22 PM

Great topic, by the way!

I'm a huge GA Tech fan, mainly because my dad, uncle and brother all attended Tech. We've had season tickets to every football game since I was 4 years old, and in every house we've owned, we've had at least one room dedicated to Georgia Tech memorabilia.

I wasn't very interested in math and science in high school, and Georgia Tech didn't offer a journalism degree, so I went to a school that did. However, I never lost my love for the Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech!

Goooooo Jackets!!!!!

MuAZD · #3 12-07-2001, 02:51 PM

My whole family are big Penn State football fans. Since we aren't too too far away, I guess it seemed like the logical choice. My uncles usually go to one or two Penn State games each year. Saturdays are usually spent in front of the tv cheering on JoPa and the Nittney Lions. Last week was a very big dissapointment when they got kicked out of the running for the Alamo Bowl.

#4 12-07-2001, 02:59 PM

Ok, I even though I went ro UM, I am serious Notre Dame and Syracuse fans. Im considered evil for being a ND one and going to UM.

My area has nothing but ND alumni and along SU (2 hours away) theyer are just teams ive grown up on and I will always be a fan.

Hootie · #5 12-07-2001, 03:17 PM

I don't go to UNL but I'm a Husker fan. Although I think simply living in the state of Nebraska makes you a Husker fan...but the rules apply so GO BIG RED!

valkyrie · #6 12-07-2001, 03:37 PM

The first thing that comes to mind for me is that I am a new Hampton basketball fan. Last year, they were so much fun to watch during March madness, and the way the team was so exuberant when picking up their coach after winning a big game is one of my favorite sports moments of all time. They seemed like such a fun, great group of guys, so I'm a fan now!

DukeBlue · #7 12-07-2001, 05:40 PM

I'm a huge Duke fan, but I actually go to school at Duke, so...

Yeah, I'm one of the Cameron Crazies for sure, painted blue and screaming like a fool, and damn proud of it.

Best tradition of fans in b-ball, baby!

ladybug1116 · #8 12-07-2001, 06:16 PM

I'm a huge Auburn fan b/c I grew up in Auburn and my Dad, Aunt, and Uncle all went there. Decided to come to FSU because Auburn really doesn't have much of a music department. I had to leave much of my orange and blue attire at home, though b/c unfortunately

those are the colors of the Gators.
WAR EAGLE!!

Heather · #9 12-07-2001, 06:17 PM

I'm a Vols fan and never attended UTK, I attended UTC (and now APSU). Why am I a fan?? I guess partly b/c I live in TN and it's sort of expected, the stairway in my house is covered in Vols stuff. Plus I graduated HS with one of the guys who is playing a lot this year and it's cool to see him score and think "I knew him back when". But I'll probably always be a Vols fan. (My dad wouldn't let me in the house if I was a FL fan! LOL!)

XO_Princess · #10 12-07-2001, 07:30 PM

I didn't go to UM, but I visited it when I was looking at colleges, and my uncle went there-I always cheer for their football team. Love them. I also cheer for Colorado, and Texas, who is my absolute favorite!! That was a really hard game for me to watch though, I didn't know who I wanted to win.

AOIIBrandi · #11 12-07-2001, 08:09 PM

Let's see... I love Duke B-ball - I don't know why, but they have some hotties and their fun to watch. I love the Vols and hate the Gators. I think this is because my mom is a UT alum (Heather, my mom feels the same way, but she still lets my sister in the house now that she goes to UF - I don't know why...), and for IAA I love Georigia Southern because I went there for 3 years before transferring to South Florida. I never switched my allegiances though I don't root for the USF Bulls

prospectiverushee · #12 12-07-2001, 08:30 PM

Even though I'm in the state of Texas, I still have to root for LSU and La Tech. If you think football season is wild, you should attend an LSU basketball game. November to March is my favorite time of year. As for La Tech, let's just say that the Lady Techters got robbed in '94

. I can't root for any other time till the National Championship makes it's way to Baton Rouge and Ruston

GEAUX TIGERS!! LOU-ISI-ANA TECH!!!!!!

AOIIBrandi · #13 12-07-2001, 08:39 PM

Prospective, did you go to LA Tech? My husband went there before he transferred to GA Southern, and I met him....

prospectiverushee · #14 12-07-2001, 09:21 PM

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Originally posted by AOIIBrandi
Prospective, did you go to LA Tech? My husband went there before he transferred to GA Southern, and I met him....

Yeah I graduated from La Tech in '95. So no matter how many school I go to, I will be a Techter for life!

AOIIBrandi · #15 12-07-2001, 10:28 PM

It's a small world you were probably there together he was there 89-93.