Gig ‘em Aggies
Please explain something to me, as I really don't understand the concept of letting your hatred of one single person or institution override your love of the one that you seem to identify with.
It seems to be an overwhelming fixation especially with TAMU and OU fans, that their centralized hatred of UT spills out in places where it would seem to be somewhat misplaced. I don't understand why it never fails that when watching one of these fine institutions playing in a football game against TCU or Baylor, upon the occasion of the crowd pan after a score, the fan base almost always seems to be waving the old-fashioned "Horns Down" sign in the stands.
While I realize, especially as evidenced last year, that actually beating UT in football will keep an Aggie fan happy for approximately 27.5 years, I personally didn't notice any UT fans screaming "Aggies Suck!" during the crowd pan at the Rose Bowl as Vince strolled in for the winning TD.
Just different expectations, I guess...
I am a little confused as to how simply typing “Gig ‘em Aggies” causes you to launch into a dissertation about how morally superior Longhorn fans are to the rest of the college football world. As a sports fan, I want to beat the hell out of t.u. everytime we meet up. I don’t see what is so controversial about that.
The University of Texas is liberal, with an affluent alumni base. Texas A&M University is a Conservative institution with a more rural alumni base. The 10% rule is changing that at both schools, but historically this is pretty accurate.
In response to your “question” that you seem to already have the answer to, the arrogant and condescending attitude displayed by fans of the University of Texas contributes greatly to the “hatred” of the University of Texas.
Good point - it is certainly true with Alabama and Auburn as well. I'm a Georgia Tech grad but have liked Alabama since my childhood (Bear Bryant), but I have a hard with the fans.
From my experience, Texas A&M fans are the worst at being obsessed with their rival. Auburn would be second, followed closely behind by Alabama.
Thankfully with Saban, Alabama will soon have bigger fish to fry than Auburn so that obsession should calm down a bit.
I will say that UGA fans are pretty bad as well when it comes to Georgia Tech. It seems odd, as UF is really their rival as Tech is not football factory. UGA could have a terrible year, but if they beat GT then they act like they are world beaters. At least Tennessee fans don't celebrate beating Vandy.
One must first understand the history of Texas A&M football and it’s beginnings.