VOLnMiami
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Tide since the late 1940's. From Coach Thomas and Coach Bryant I learned a healthy respect for the football team from Tennessee. I truly thought the cream of college football wore crimson / or orange. Sure, we loved to beat the Vols, it indicated that you had a good football team if you could do that.
Today, fans have to "hate." I know some use the word loosely, and some don't. However, when you start hoping for a state to be "nuked" or people to die, or say you could gladly kill someone because of the team they cheer for, it has gone over the edge. I know you will think this is just a "geezer" talking, and I am one. But I miss the days when visiting fans were treated as guests, whether at Alabama or at Knoxville. Nothing thrown, nothing poured (except at Baton Rouge, where it's expected).
Hope we have a good game Saturday, and, as always, hope that none of the young men playing receive serious injuries. Thanks for letting me write on your forum.
I agree and good luck to You too :toast: Cheers!