HATE???? Here's my take. I don't hate any of our opponents in the SEC. Do I want the Vols to beat the War Eagle, Elephant, Bull Dog, Gator, Cock (well, you get it) out of 'em? Absolutely!!! Here is what I hate.
I loathe the fact that starting in 1970, after Doug Dickey's departure, the school administration and the athletic director did not make a good choice for HC. Up until THEN, the Vols and the Bammers were neck and neck in wins and losses against each other. After Bama reeled off 11 (PAINFUL AND HARD TO SWALLOW) wins in a row, the series between the two had little resemblance of a rivalry. SO, if any hate is exuded it is against the administration of the university for allowing maybe the most proud, storied program in the country to decay into a 2nd rate program.
I hate the fact that once coach Majors made the scene that it took another 4 or 5 years to beat Bama.
I hate the fact that our coaching staff, while having equal or superior talent to the Gators most years, has something like a 7 and 18 record against them since the time when Head Ball Coach took over the program in Gainesville.
And here's what I maybe hate the most. For all the good things that CPF did for the program, I HATE the fact that he became complacent in recruiting, assistant coach selection and passion. I hate the fact the the administration and the athletic director did not grab that bull by the horns when it started in decline and do SOMETHING sooner. Not necessarily FIRING CPF but at least get an understanding of the issues and do something to help. That's what administration and athletic directors are for . . . to "direct". THIS is what has gotten us to an all time low as evidenced by the fact that we have 4 consecutive losing seasons, we've lost to Vandy twice in a row for the first time in nearly a century, yada, yada, yada!
THESE things are what I hate. For me, to HATE someone or something implies that you FEAR it. I don't fear any of the aforementioned teams.