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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
Pretty sure I will never realize it.
I have always rooted for conference foes to lose every single game they play in nonconference situations. In conference games, I root for whatever is in best interest of my team. And if my team has no interest, I casually hope the team I hate less wins. And I hate all conference foes.
You will never hear me chant "SEC"
You will never hear me talk about the "SEC gauntlet." If the schedule breaks out particularly tough (like it did for Mizzou this year in the Big 12), you might hear something, but it won't be specific to "our conference."
I will root for your team (Florida) to lose every single game it plays now, in all sports (unless there's a vested interest for my team). Nothing personal, I think you're an awesome poster.
Conference pride is a substitute for being proud in one's own institution, IMO. I would rather stand on my school's achievement - even with the limitations that might bring with it - than ever talk about "conference" achievement like I had any part in it.
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Disagree. IMO, conference pride is a complement to school pride. Your conference performing well against out-of-conference opponents improves and benefits your conference and, in turn, your team.