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I know, I know. A vast majority of people on this site feel that for some reason, the NFL is better than the NCAA. My question sincerely though, is why?
Please feel free to state why or why not you feel the same or differently once you've read this, but let's not kid ourselves into thinking we will change each others' view on the subject. I have seen countless articles on the topic, but seeing how the season is fast approaching, I wanted some fresh takes on the matter, so I thought it necessary to give a few reasons why I enjoy college football more than I do the "big leagues".
The rivalries, ah yes...the sweet, sweet rivalries. You cannot tell me that there are more passionate, hatred-filled, enormously competitive rivalries in the NFL than the NCAA. Furthermore, when they do square off, there is way more on the line.
With the likes of Auburn vs. Alabama, Ohio State vs. Michigan, Florida vs. Florida State, Miami vs. Florida State, Florida vs. Goergia, Texas vs. Oklahoma, Notre Dame vs. USC, and the list goes on...literally, and that's just to name a few. I am sorry if I didn't write one that your passionate about, I just don't have the time.
These rivalries change the course of the season. It is kill or be killed in college game. One and done, win or bust, losers go home. When they lock helmets, you know what's at stake. Obviously, if they lose, their hopes of a BCS championship have eluded them, but worse than that, they will have to live with that loss for a year, and that's if they play them the following season. Bragging right's in college football is one of the best gifts the sport can offer, it can also be one of the worse...trust me.
Conference games also have a lot more passion involved. In the NFL, you can come in second, still get a wild card, and proceed to play for a championship (if you win of course).
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