It must be nice to be in the SEC - Page 12

MissouriGirl · #**166** 03-26-2004, 12:59 AM

Actually I didn't grow up in Ozark County. I grew up in Kansas, near Olathe, in a town called Springhill. I always thought KU was the big thing, and couldn't wait to go there, until I did. When my dad got the job down here, we moved to Dora. Culture shock. Then I went to see my boyfriend a couple years ago at LSU. Imagine a girl from Kansas, with an added accent from Dora, going to Louisiana. They laughed. But I had a good time there while I was visiting. I visited some of the sororities because I was thinking about transferring there. They were all full of southern hospitality. I was impressed. You don't get that treatment at MU.

SMSUBear · #**167** 03-26-2004, 01:04 AM

I'm sure you UCLA people NEVER have a problem getting tickets to the games, do you? You guys think you're soo special just cause you have the Rose Bowl at your fingertips every Saturday, well, Mizzou can only seat a little over half as many, but we have a big M at the end of one of our endzones made out of bleached rocks, and it's cool looking. Though one time some kids changed the M to an N before a Huskers game. And they call theirselves Mizzou students.

It sure would be nice to be able to go to a school which is athletically...well...good. I'd settle for a .500 division 1-A school, but I have to go to some 1-AA school who hasn't had a winning season since the frigging Eisenhower administration. And then I'm supposed to cheer for them and go to their games when I sit down in front of the TV and see my Tigers whoop up on some Husker butt (like they did this year...score). I'll get right on down to Plaster Sports Complex (and no, it's not named after some person

)

I would never go to a school that was as big as LSU. SMSU's campus is tiny, and I still have a problem with walking to class. I'd like to go to Mizzou, partially cause they provide the residency part of my Dietetics degree in my major, and because I'd have something super awesome to do on a Saturday, and about 60,000 other people to share it with, but it's also about 150% of the price, and I'm low on the funds.

SMSUBear

Bama_Alumna · #**168** 03-26-2004, 01:06 AM

Can I get a Roll Tide???

Alabama--80
Syracuse--71

The1calledTKE · #**169** 03-26-2004, 01:07 AM

Go SEC! Congrats Bama!

CarolinaDG · #**170** 03-26-2004, 01:08 AM

Thanks for the clarification... I just assumed Ole Miss and UM were in different conferences... like UF and Florida State, UGA and Georgia State, Clemson and USC, etc...

hottytoddy · #**171** 03-26-2004, 01:13 AM

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Originally posted by Bama_Alumna
Can I get a Roll Tide???

Alabama--80
Syracuse--71

Yea SEC!! Way to go Bama!

Anyhow SMSUBear...even if you don't spend a semester or two at an SEC school...it'd be well worth your time to at least visit and experience a great SEC game or 2, or 3...

If you visit Ole Miss for a game this year...might I suggest the Ole Miss-Tennessee game--it's a guarunteed good time.

And all my Ole Miss people will get this: You know what might be my favorite thing about Oxford?? The fact that we have unique restaurants and places to go rather than chains. For those of you who don't know there are only 2 chain restaurants in Oxford (other than fast food) and they have only been open for like 1-2 years. The chain bar/grilles are Applebees and Chili's...and they are on the far end of town. So if you go to dinner in Oxford you're pretty much guarunteed to get something different and unique. And...chain stores aren't allowed on the square.

SMSUBear · #**172** 03-26-2004, 01:14 AM

You don't know this, Crimson Tide, but you avenged the death of the Mizzou tigers last year who were thrown out of the conference by Syracuse (land of snow). I thank you, and Roll Tide!!!!

So lets say I'm in Oxford. What happens if you can't cook, and you only have $3.00? No Mickey D's? That's a frigging crime! I'd lose the freshman fifteen that I never gained!

hottytoddy · #**173** 03-26-2004, 01:14 AM

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Originally posted by CarolinaDG
Thanks for the clarification... I just assumed Ole Miss and UM were in different conferences... like UF and Florida State, UGA and Georgia State, Clemson and USC, etc...

Ole Miss is UM. Then there's Mississippi State. Both are in the SEC

MissouriGirl · #**174** 03-26-2004, 01:17 AM

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Originally posted by SMSUBear

I would never go to a school that was as big as LSU. SMSU's campus is tiny, and I still have a problem with walking to class. I'd like to go to Mizzou, partially cause they provide the residency part of my Dietetics degree in my major, and because I'd have something super awesome to do on a Saturday, and about 60,000 other people to share it with, but it's also about 150% of the price, and I'm low on the funds.

SMSUBear

Hey, Bear, Did you know they have a lot of scholarships for specialized degrees in the health and medical fields at MU? You might check it out and see if your field falls into that. They are based on need, too, so if you're not one of those straight A people who get all the good scholarships, you can still apply.

SMSUBear · #**175** 03-26-2004, 01:22 AM

I flunked out earlier, and this is my first semester back, so for now we'll stay calm in bear territory. But I super appreciate the info. Maybe when I'm a junior or so I can mosey on up there and finish out my degree completely.

And for the Mississippi clarification.

Ole Miss (Mississippi)--Football School
Mississippi St.--Basketball School

And as a survival guide, never utter the words "War Eagle" at the University of Alabama, or the words "Roll Tide" at Auburn University. Chances are, you will be hurt.

TriDeltaGal · #**176** 03-26-2004, 01:23 AM

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Originally posted by SMSUBear
I'm sure you UCLA people NEVER have a problem getting tickets to the games, do you? You guys think you're soo special just cause you have the Rose Bowl at your fingertips every Saturday, well, Mizzou can only seat a little over half as many, but we have a big M at the end of one of our endzones made out of bleached rocks, and it's cool looking. Though one time some kids changed the M to an N before a Huskers game. And they call theirselves Mizzou students.

SMSUBear

Well, actually we don't and generally everyone who wants season tickets can if you apply soon enough. The Rose Bowl is great but really far from Westwood in Pasedena but not bad because that leads to beer buses! But thanks for the attitude, that sure came out of left field.

And by the way, we are SPECIAL...Hail to the Sons of Westwood!

MissouriGirl · #**177** 03-26-2004, 01:27 AM

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Originally posted by SMSUBear
I flunked out earlier, and this is my first semester back, so for now we'll stay calm in bear territory. But I super appreciate the info. Maybe when I'm a junior or so I can mosey on up there and finish out my degree completely.

Bummer! But some of those scholarships are surely offered at SMSU and transferable. Many of them are renewable for several years too. You should check into those as well. Many of the special fields, especially health related, have a lot of money to give away.

by the way, how did you know Travis? And is it the same one I "went out" with at Dora? (We didn't really, I was his cover, if you know what I mean)

SMSUBear · #**178** 03-26-2004, 01:34 AM

I met Travis once or twice randomly. And yes, I do know what you are talking about.

So, are there and gamecock lovers on this board

. If so, what was the East coast USC like?

About the UCLA thing, that was my jealousy taking over. The Rose Bowl is easily the greatest stadium in america, and it doesn't even sell out most of the time. That's not to say it would in Missouri, but still.

Maybe you should trade with USC...J/K!

SMSUBear

TriDeltaGal · #**179** 03-26-2004, 01:43 AM

Yeah, it does kind of suck that the Rose Bowl rarely sells out but UCLA students as a whole are somewhat apathetic when it comes to football...not me though. I think I went to every home game except one when I was an undergrad. Football is not really UCLA's game either, now basketball that's a whole 'nother story! Wooden still gets standing ovations when he comes to the games! He's like 96!

USC...ahhh, touchy subject for a Bruin, but I would not want to trade stadiums with them. The Coliseum is a great stadium but not the greatest area. A little scary walking back to your car after a game...

SMSUBear · #**180** 03-26-2004, 01:47 AM

Delta lady, it's a little thing called "Raiderization". You see, the Oakland Raiders are scum, and when they had to play there, they consequently tainted the stadium and made it evil. Sure, USC wins, but when your fans get jumped in the parking lot, in all actuallity no one wins.

GO CHIEFS!!!!