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Post by kiyoat on Apr 18, 2019 7:33:16 GMT -6
I have to admit a bit of click-baiting, or vote-baiting. This poll fits better in the "Other USD" forum, but I wanted more eyes on it so I put it in this more... interesting... forum.
Just a poll I've been thinking about for a while, and am finally bored enough to create. Part of my reasoning for this poll is that there is an interesting dynamic of fans here in SD with regard to these two schools. Once bitter D-II rivals, .... SDSU went D-1 first, and subsequently picked up a lot of previously casual fans with no prior preferences, .... because the two schools stopped playing each other for nearly a decade there was some rivalry "apathy" that set in, at least among younger fans, ... The Bison-Jack rivalry grew in importance, ... etc.
In the interim before we went D-1 and joined the MVFC/Summit, I remember talking with some of my fellow alumni that would follow Jacks teams, especially when they were in the national tournaments. Some of them have now gone back to hating them, some are still "hey, they are still from SD".
At any rate, I'm curious to see where our board visitors (of all ilk) are at, with regard to rooting interest. I'd love to hear from the non-Yote visitors as well.
Oh yeah, and I'm in the 2nd category.
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Post by kiyoat on Apr 18, 2019 7:46:30 GMT -6
I'm sure you can find a lot of grey area between the various categories, but I didn't want 12 different choices. Feel free to elaborate on your position...
For example:
I generally don't root for the Jacks unless a Jacks win directly or indirectly helps USD or the conference. Non-con games, or when the Jacks play another team that is leading in the standings fall into that "direct" category for RPI or standings reasons. Tournament games are probably more indirect. Thus, I very reluctantly root for them in tournaments, sometimes not at all.
Also:
I will sometimes root for (or against) individual players or coaches for non-rivalry reasons. Macy Miller, for example, is not only an amazing talent, but an extremely humble and gracious opponent, and just a great person. Hard to root against her individually. I was thrilled to see her make the WNBA. Jacks players and coaches that trash-talk, on the other hand... like the Coach Eck "Not my MVP QB" tweet was totally classless IMO.
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Post by Yote 53 on Apr 18, 2019 8:06:50 GMT -6
I will never root for SDSU in anything, ever.
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Post by usdtator on Apr 18, 2019 8:20:13 GMT -6
I will never root for SDSU in anything, ever. What he said!!!! |
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Post by usdtator on Apr 18, 2019 8:22:57 GMT -6
Game of Thrones reference...
The bunnies are the Lannisters of athletics... lots of cover-up, deceit, and in-breeding involved with their school and programs.
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Post by Yote 53 on Apr 18, 2019 8:40:14 GMT -6
Game of Thrones reference... The bunnies are the Lannisters of athletics... lots of cover-up, deceit, and in-breeding involved with their school and programs. All while putting on this air of superiority. Very Lannister-like. |
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Post by easmus on Apr 18, 2019 10:06:08 GMT -6
I’m in 2nd category. For instance, 2017 football season. Illinois State is at DJD. I didn’t want to pull for the Jacks to win. But had Illinois State won we may not get into the playoffs because we lost to them and would’ve had the same record end of season. So I bit my tongue and cheered for sdsu for 4 hours. To make it worse, sdsu almost lost. It was like they were cursed because usd was rooting for them.
So IMO you have to be situational because sometimes it’s necessary.
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Post by elcoyote on Apr 18, 2019 14:40:47 GMT -6
I’m in 2nd category. For instance, 2017 football season. Illinois State is at DJD. I didn’t want to pull for the Jacks to win. But had Illinois State won we may not get into the playoffs because we lost to them and would’ve had the same record end of season. So I bit my tongue and cheered for sdsu for 4 hours. To make it worse, sdsu almost lost. It was like they were cursed because usd was rooting for them. So IMO you have to be situational because sometimes it’s necessary. I voted second category so I agree with this. To spout an old cliché, "You can't cut off your nose to spite your face". Also, I would never root against an opposing player even more so just because they're good especially if they seem to be a good person. They're just kids doing what they love. Doesn't mean I'm going to root for them either though. Coaches like Eck are another story. That guy is a complete, no class tool. Sometimes I've wondered why Stig hasn't told him to cool his jets. |
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Post by Yotes on Apr 18, 2019 20:57:19 GMT -6
I will never root for SDSU in anything, ever. Same. Of course without their success our WBB wouldn't have earned an at-large bid this year, but I'd be happier if they went 0-30. |
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