1. I hate Alabama. I hate them with a passion. I hate losing to Alabama. I love beating Bama. I know it’s trendier to hate Florida these days and all that, but I’m a product of my age (my formative years were in the humiliating Bear Bryant era). I really, really hate Bama. Really.
One time I was on a plane across the Atlantic next to a Bama fan. Nice guy, first time to Europe, yatta, yatta. In a spirit of friendship he said “Go Vols” – he wanted me to reciprocate with “R@LL t!de” but I wouldn’t do it. Can’t say it. Won’t type it.
2. I love Texas. I’ve had a fabulous time supporting Texas as my other team. I’ve had a warm and enthusiastic welcome from Texas fans* in London. I’ve had a great time watching Texas football in pubs across London. Great people. Good times. They’re even UT – their colours are orange and white. (Ok, somebody left their orange out in the sun too long, but still).
But all that being said….ummm – Roll Tide. The SEC kicks ass. It sucks to lose to Bama, but they are the National Champions.
* and seriously commiserations to y’all
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Amen God gets all the all glory. I remember the Bear days at Alabama. I was recruited by Vince Dooley at Georgia. I don’t like Alabama nor Texas. Go ND http://bobbygee.wordpress.com/