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Why USC Trojans Fans Will Be Rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide

by Rick McMahan

Ah, the life of a Trojans fan when your team has fallen flat on its face after years of excellence. Mired in the gloom of disappointment, you search for some form of rooting interest that makes the BCS championship game interesting...

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Interesting read but as a big USC fan I will be a regular fan looking for a good game. I agree with most pundits that Alabama...

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Rick - I undersand your points. I would probably feel the same way. However you do sound very much like Aggy, who we have to deal...

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  I couldn't agree with you more, USC's offense was unstoppable for the majority of the game....
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Hot Article: Why USC Trojans Fans Will Be Rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide

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Ah, the life of a Trojans fan when your team has fallen flat on its face after years of excellence. Mired in the gloom of disappointment, you search for some form of rooting interest that makes the BCS championship game interesting...

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Gil HHH commented on Why USC Trojans Fans Will Be Rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide

Interesting read but as a big USC fan I will be a regular fan looking for a good game. I agree with most pundits that Alabama...

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  Brutha Gil! Good to read you and thanks for taking time from all things Trojan to...

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Ingram, great article. I'm still giddy from the win. I would like to thank you for mentioning PJ's effort. After the game a few of us...

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  I did not miss "tearbows" Ingram. Good one.
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  Thanks, Rex, I was afraid no one would see that.

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Hook Em commented on Why USC Trojans Fans Will Be Rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide

I love your new found allegience. This will allow the Longhorns to stick it to you yet again. Your 2005 Trojans were the best team that...

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  Sure "Hook em," the "best team money could buy." Yet another useless accusation that has yet...
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  I hope your football team is as cocky as you are; they will be in for...

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Christian Gin commented on Why USC Trojans Fans Will Be Rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide

You're supposed to say "Roll Tide" and this is coming from a UCLA fan haha

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  Thanks Christian for the advice and I will edit this article to reflect your recommendation! And...

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Scott Compton commented on Why USC Trojans Fans Will Be Rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide

Spoken like a true fan! Glad to have you aboard the crimson wave even if it's for just one game! Having the support of the locals...

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  Scott, guilty as charged...I am a true fan. As such, I can't separate my love for...
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Well, I never dreamed of support from trojan fans, LOL!

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  On behalf of Trojan Nation, bolstered by an objective outside source (see link in article)...your welcome!...
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