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Here’s the list of college football teams I absolutely despise—and why: 1. Florida I’ve never met a Florida Gators fan that I actually liked. The reputation of the fans in The Swamp is nigh-on terrible...

Top 10 College Football Teams Worth Hating

by Alex Ferguson (Columnist)

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July 29, 2008


Here’s the list of college football teams I absolutely despise—and why:



1. Florida

I’ve never met a Florida Gators fan that I actually liked. The reputation of the fans in The Swamp is nigh-on terrible. Plus, the Gators generally win all the time—and their fans like you to know about it. That's why it's always worth cheering the opposition. Even Michigan.

 

2. Michigan

Don’t get me wrong; I hate the University of Michigan about as much as I hate Florida, but I rooted for Michigan in the Capital One Bowl. Due to Michigan’s string of successes against Penn State—including a BS call against the Lions in 2005, added to the fact that they are a Big Ten rival—Michigan has now made my list. If RichRod goes 0-12 this season and Penn State goes 1-11, I’ll be happy.

3. Tennessee

“Rocky Top.” The Bright Orange shirts that blind you as soon as you see them. The almost-constant mention of the word ‘Peyton.’ The Vol Navy. Sorry, nothing on this list makes me like the Tennessee Volunteers. Unless they play Florida and Michigan.

 

4. Notre Dame

The NBC contract riles me, as does ESPN’s jumping on the Irish bandwagon whenever they are doing well . Do you remember their kiss-up to Charlie Weis and Brady Quinn? Don’t get me wrong, I love seeing kids get a good education, but I’d rather see the teams lose at Notre Lame.



5. Ohio State

Some Penn State fans tell you that they despise Michigan. Some will tell you they despise Ohio State—mainly for their string of success and the fact that fans always add the word ‘THE’ in capital letters. I'm with the bunch that hates both, unless the Muckeyes are playing Michigan. Last year’s National Championship game was pretty fun, though I rooted for no one in 2007!

 

6. Southern California

They win all the time. Simple. Rooting for the underdog when USC is playing means you never root for USC—and I’ve gotten used to it.



7. Florida State

As I’ve said in articles past, Bobby Bowden deserves to leave when he’s good and ready. And while he’s at it, could he take his irritating Seminole chant with him?



8. Illinois

Not an old hate by any stretch of the imagination, but I have this feeling that Ron Zook’s recruiting will lead to a string of Illini wins over my beloved Lions, making them automatically disliked by me and the rest of the Penn State family.

 

9. Pittsburgh

LeSean McCoy automatically makes Pitt Penn State’s rival? I think not! Wouldn’t mind seeing the in-state rivalry brought back though…



10. Louisville

Overrated year after year?? Bobby Petrino? Brian Brohm??


Any names you'd add to the list, dear reader?

Oh, and if you'd like to read the article with some good "I hate you songs" attached, can I recommend a quick trip to: http://viewfromnorthamerica.blogspot.com ?

Includes: "We don't give a damn for the whole State of Michigan/ Notre Dame 'Overrated'/ Why you suck/ Don't cry for me Ohio State/ etc"

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    Florida fans are no worse than any other big-time SEC program, and they at least know when game day ends. During my time at UF, I saw plenty of people wear FSU or Miami gear on campus and not get harassed about it.

    Contrast that with Ohio State, where my fiancee is going to grad school. People have sworn at her regularly just for wearing something orange and blue as she walks to and from class. She doesn't even really like football and never talks trash; it's just random strangers hurling profanities at her simply for wearing something that says "Florida" on it.

    I don't really have a problem with Ohio State the football program, but I have a hard time feeling much sympathy for their fans anymore.

    And I'm right there with you on Tennessee and FSU.

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      you are WRONG!! I've been to games on every campus in the SEC as a visiting fan and the florida students are far and away more obnoxious & rude than any other fan base. it's not even close!!

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    Sorry Alex, but i live in philly right now and i have to say Penn State fans are pretty damn obnoxious. they all think they are the shit of the big ten and have the audacity to think that they can compete for the national title year in and year out is just hilarious. frankly, i think the whole football program is overrated!

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    Penn State fans ARE obnoxious -but I'm a Penn State fan......It's the reason why PSU aren't on the list.

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      Then I sense a little bias on your part.

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      You can indeed, Mr Buckeye fan, but I still love 'We don't give a damn for the whole state of Michigan"....

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      Alex

      I like the piece

      but I dropped in to say (sarcastically of course ...) .... that we have some die hard Wolverines in the house ...

      GO BLUE Man ! GO BLUE !

      so yeah

      GO FIGURE RIGHT !

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      oh yeah

      almost forgot -

      am a GATOR and a WOLVERINE

      so - you wud understand if am not the the first in line, waiting to buy you a Guinness, when you come Ann town or Gainesville

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    I'm really surprised Florida made the #1 spot. I thought for sure Notre Dame, Ohio State and USC would be some form of 1,2, and 3. I think it probably has something to do with the three championships within a year and the constant hyping of Tebow. Even I, as a Gator fan, am tired of only hearing about Tebow and Meyer. There's plenty to talk about.

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    How can you forget the video that surfaced of Penn State fans throwing full beer cans at Ohio State fans walking along the street before the game?

    That was a stain on PSU.

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      I haven't forgotten at all - in fact if you look at my blog (linked below), you'll see that I wasn't too impressed with their behaviour.

      But have I seen worse behaviour from British soccer supporters (which I where I live), then yes...

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    I understand - but I'm a PSU fan. I don't hate my own fans (actually, that's not entirely true), and no do I hate the school....

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      I understand you are a PSU fan. I'm just pointing out why I think PSU is a team to hate.

      I agree with most of your teams. I am an Ohio State fan but i cheer for Michigan in every game expect for when they play OSU. On the flip side, I want Notre Dame to lose every game. They are my #1 most despised team.

      Not sure where you got Illinois and Louisville. I think I would've replaced them with Miami and Texas

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      Kent, I take your point. As a Penn State fan, I never, EVER cheer for teams in my conference (the Michigan game is a decided exception to the rule). Heck, I didn't cheer on Illinois against USC.

      Louisville? No real reason - I would put Texas and Miami but I don't particularly dislike either. But heck, 7 out of 10 ain't bad....

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    Not Illinois. But definitely Michigan...

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    You're right - Illinois shouldn't have been there. Having said, when they win the Big Ten 9 times in the next ten years and PSU go on a 10 game losing streak to them, I'll really hate them. Thi is more futuristic hate rather than real hate.

    However, always a big fan of 'Good Ole Fashioned Hate'

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    First, LSU. Go to Tiger stadium. Some of the most arogant rude and classless people you'll meet at a football game. They won't hesitate to throw batterries at you if you have opposing gear on. They weren't too happy last year though.

    Second, Texas. There's not much to say here. It's Texas.

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      There is much to say. You have to explain your point before someone would understand it. Texas is not seen as an annoying or obnoxious school by most pple in the country.

      I think those are Arkansas players in your pic, so I guess that's why you hate us. I didn't follow CFB when until I was in h.s. so I don't remember the SWC days, but man you guys hold a grudge. I went to Fayetteville last time we had a series, aka the coke head's last season. You guys are full of hate.

      As to LSU, I've heard a lot of the same things.

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      took my 10 year old daughter to austin to see auburn & texas play. she proudly wore her little aubie t-shirt ( for those not in the know, aubie is auburn's dress-ip tiger mascot). the texas fans screamed & cussed at my little girl like she was a monster. probably the most class-less act of "fan support" I have ever seen.

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      Further explanation: was treated like trash by Texas fans going to the NCAA tourney a few years ago. Texas got a minor-scolding by the NCAA for it.

      Didn't know I needed to provide an SWC history lesson, but understandable. Just givin 2 cents though.

      And I take offense to the "coke head" comment. Matt was strictly on recreational drugs at that time. Just pot and shrooms (lol). Or maybe....? Oh, okay! That's why he was so fast! (lol)

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    Brilliant! I love it when people reply to this. I am definitely going to have the Bleacher Report's fans you should hate list after this one....Keep 'em coming!!

    Isn't nice that an article like this makes you realise who you like - or despise....

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    Why does this debate even happen? Every fan base has obnoxious fans.

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    I hear a lot of this about Florida. I live in Atlanta, so I guess the ones I meet here, have to be somewhat subdued because they're in Bulldog country. I do know one that is by far the worst SEC snob I've ever met. But I would tend to lean towards UF fans aren't any worse than any other SEC fans, and they're all snobs. But I guess until I go to a UF game, I'll have to withold judgement.

    OSU fans are WAAAAYYYY worse than UM fans, but I guess you have your big 10 reasons. Although, honestly I don't know why you'd hate Mich more than OSU. OSU's had more success recently and I've never known PSU/UM to be one of the great rivalries.

    I guess everyone's opinions are conference related, but I would add OU and Texas Tech fans to this list. Maybe A&M, although they're more of an extremely annoying cult than just plain rude and hate worthy. Tech fans are probably the most drunk, most classless group of fans I've ever met. However, the level of hate OU has for Texas pushes them to unheard of levels whenever the two of us meet.

    Also, Miami is probably #2 on my list. Although I like their coach, and their mediocrity the last few years has made them more bearable. But everyone hated Miami with a passion until a couple years ago. Remember all the thugs?

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    As a Penn State alumni, nothing makes me happier then kicking the snot out of Ohio State. Followed closely by Michigan.

    I'd say Michigan losing to App. State one of the best feelings in my life.

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    For me, nothing would make me happier than UM, closely followed by Ohio State. I'd give one - UM a good chance of things happening in 2008, and one (Ohio State) near to no chance....but there we go

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    I would only disagree with Tennessee because I think their fans are some of the nicest people in the nation. As a member of the South Bend community for over 20 years, I've met fans from every corner of the college football world and the Volunteers are the second nicest people behind Nebraska.

    The fact that Notre Dame is only fourth on your list will change this year as you'll hear about us a lot again.

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    Tennessee fans are great - unless you lived there for two years. I can tell you, listening to Rocky Top day in, day out makes you hate them...But not as much as UT fans hated Kasey and Rick Clausen....

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    LSU

    Michigan played in the Capital One Bowl against Florida not the Gator Bowl

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    Well, at least everyone seems to have vented !

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    ESPN hates Notre Dame. See: Lee Corso, Mark May, Dana Jacobsen. While they may have pretended to like Quinn they threw him under the bus after one lousy game (Michigan '06) and anointed Troy Smith for the Heisman.

    Nice article though, interesting debate. I would probably add Michigan State to the list. One of my friends and I were walking toward MSU's stadium before the game vs ND in '04, minding our own business, when a group of MSU students started chanting "F*** THE IRISH!" and threw jell-o shots at us. How delightful and classy.

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    As I said, there will be an article soon called: 10 teams fans love to hate: Bleacher Report's view, collating what everyone has said. It should be pretty cool....

    ESPN does not hate Notre Dame. If it gets the opportunity, it -- or ABC -- screen them. Lou Holtz is on the show. Mark May slates them, but Lou Holtz' pro Notre Dame stance is almost breathtaking. Even when they suck.

    Oh, and Troy Smith deserved the Heisman that year. Brady Quinn got found out against USC at the end of the season too, unless I'm very much mistaken.

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      I believe you are mistaken about the game vs USC. Brady was 22/45, which isn't great, but there were at least 10 dropped passes amongst the WRs (most by McKnight). He also broke off a 60 yard run which is impressive considering he's no option quarterback and certainly lacks breakaway speed. Even though my seats weren't great, at no point did I or anyone else around me think that Brady had been "found out."

      I don't buy the Smith deserved the Heisman bit. Quinn had more yards, more TDs, better TD to INT rate, and was more responsible for the success of his team than Smith. Neither QB's stats were as impressive as Colt Brennan's, though I don't contend that the Heisman should go to someone based solely on stats. Smith got the Heisman because pundits considered him the best player on that team. As of late, it seems like the Heisman hasn't gone to the best player in college football, rather the "best" player on the "best" team (OSU didn't even win the title in '06... 'tis a shame).

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      Alex,

      You are clearly misinformed.

      Check out Brady Quinn's stat lines versus Troy's Myth. Quinn had better stats than Matt Leinart and Carson Palmer did in the years that they won the Heisman.

      If you want to break it down even further, take a look at Troy's Myth and BQ's stats versus common opponents that year: MSU, MICHIGAN, PURDUE. It's not even close.

      Further, Troy's Myth had his "One shining moment" with a comeback touchdown against Illinois. That comeback touchdown was on a great reception of an awful pass. That comeback was needed because Troy's Myth played so terribly, he nearly cost his team that game... a game in which they should have blown out Illinois, if it were not for Myth's terrible effort.

      Troy's Myth had two first round receivers to throw to. BQ did not. Troy's Myth wasn't even the best player on offense for the Buck Guys.... Gonzalez was.

      You should stick to commenting on topics of which you have knowledge.

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      My question is this: Did Quinn get found out against USC in 2006? Did Quinn get found out against LSU?

      Did Quinn perform well against other sides - as well as Penn State - yes.

      Was Troy Smith arguably a better QB than Brady Quinn - yes. No, he didn't have a better arm, but he was very able to run.

      Cheers,

      Alex

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    Oregon state fans are annoying but rarely ever win, USC and their super cool fight song finger taunting is really stupid..All SEC teams are the best in the world so of course there is nothing wrong with them.

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    GO USC

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    I think all the Notre Dame haters are hysterical. We can ABSOLUTELY SUCK, like last year and yet still rank high on everyone's hate list.

    I guess it is hard to swallow that we get the NBC deal even renewed and a top two recruiting class after going 3-9 :-)

    Just wait until 09 and these recruits are upperclassmen. THEN you will have a legit reason for the hating.

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    Notre Dame will rank on everyone's hate list. Always. It's the "storied history", it's the NBC Contract, and it's the feeling you get that if you're not Catholic, you shouldn't be a Notre Dame fan.

    I think that a good Notre Dame is important for college football, but I still despise them. Unless they play Florida - or Michigan.

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      For the record, I recently graduated from Notre Dame and am not Catholic but I still love the Irish. Not being Catholic isn't a prerequisite to hating ND so much so as the traditions that belong to the school. Although the school is comprised of roughly 84% Catholics there are still students (roughly 16%) who practice different religions.

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    I know a lot of ND fans that are not Catholic. That's like saying if you're not Irish you shouldn't be a ND fan.

    I also think there is a big difference between fans that "hate" while at the same time acknowledging that ND IS special (even if they do it silently) and those that act like there is no reason why ND has the place it has in college football. I "hate" Michigan but respect the program.

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    i think i would make usc #1

    i used to like notre dame, now i agree with you

    michigan wouldn't make my list, i kinda like them

    all the others are pretty much right on though, and we have the same last name, so it was a good read

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    If these are your most hated teams, WHO DO YOU SUPPORT?!? THESE ARE SOME OF THE BEST TEAMS IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL!!! And you put Ohio State in the wrong spot. If you know what you're saying, you'd have them at #1. They're like Notre Dame and the Yankees. You either wish they would hit by an A-Bomb, or you adore them.

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    Wow...you're stupid...Penn State? You seriously think Penn State will even get 1 win with what they have? Whcih is nothing by the way.

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    great article

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    Basing which teams you like and dislike upon their fans is silly. Every team with a large fanbase is going to have a wide variety of people as their fans. There are plenty of polite, rational Gator fans out there, just as there are plenty of rude, annoying ones. The same goes for every team on this list.

    On game days, yeah, Florida's fans are going to be rowdy-- the Swamp has a reputation as one of the toughest, loudest places to play. Some fans get out of hand and can be rude to opposing fans, but there's no way you can judge the entire Gator Nation based on an overgeneralization from a few bad apples.

    Stroll through Gainesville on game day, you'll hear Gator fans telling the opposition that they're "Gator Bait." In Athens, they'll call you "Dawg Food." In Baton Rouge, it's "Tiger Bait." Any large school with loud supporters and an active fanbase is going to have something to say to the opposition. That's the way it is.

    Anyway, my point is that there are much better reasons to hate a team.

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    I would have to go with Oklahoma followed closely by Ohio State. For Oklahoma, they play in, what is my opinion, an average conference, still lose one to two conference games every year, and somehow still make the preseason top 5 year in and year out!Plus Bob Stoops annoys me.

    As for Ohio State...do I really need to say anything? You either love them or hate them.

    Good article though!

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    This isnt even an article, it's just why YOU hate these teams - and you dont even give any good or funny reasons why

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      You're right - the original article has why I hate the teams.....I should have changed the title. But I was very happy having them as is....Why don't you write something?

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    What a Title! Where is thug nation - Miami - on your list?

    The only reason for Notre Lame and NBC is because they have the most championships and a rather rich history / fan base. ESPN cant stand em. They like Chuck because he used to coach in NE, where their founders are from and they're headquartered. They love BC and UCONN...Dana "Can my arse be bigger?" Jacobson's rant says it all saying "f*ck Notre Dame, F*ck touchdown Jesus, and F8ck Jesus too"

    Great piece though - 5 stars!

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    if florida "wins all the time" why are they not 1st in their conference in wins or 10 win seasons in the last 10 years? does herbie and company have you snowed too? they aren't even number 2.

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      OSU should have been second to Michigan - if Michigan didn't constantly beat on OSU. Anyone got an opinion on Wisconsin?

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    Has anyone been to a game at Notre Dame and not been treated with respect - or worn their school's colors and had anything disrespectful said to them?

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      No, but then again, I have been to Tennessee with Notre Dame fans who've been darned disrespectful to Tennessee fans.

      They acted like a bunch of ****ing lowlifes. As did Notre Dame fans visiting my country this summer, who acted like ****s, too.

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      I'm pleased to know you have not ever been disrespected at Notre Dame. Respecting another team's fans is something ND takes a lot of pride in. I remember a letter on the Irish Rivals message board from a Vol fan, who said his experience was the best he had ever had at a football game "except for the outcome", enjoyed tailgating with Irish fans, and that any time he had the chance he would return for a ND game.

      I regret your encounters with some ND fans. Especially if there is no other way of describing their behavior than four letter words.

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      I'm not exactly Mr Respectful myself - I sometimes get caught up with things too much.

      I use four-letter words a little liberally - I should really cut down.....

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    Tennessee? Seriously? Try wearing a Notre Dame sweatshirt anywhere south of Lexington, KY. ESPECIALLY in Tennessee or Alabama. ND is HATED down there.

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      The Tennessee fans were nothing but kind and respectful to me when ND played at Neyland in '04. I was quite surprised and pleased. They were probably the nicest away fans I have ever encountered actually.

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    Seriously. I crap you not. I don't wear Penn State colours during the season anyway- I'm too superstitious!

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    smells like you're a Ranger fan from Scotland. Your comment about not being Catholic means you can't support ND. I am a catholic and hate ND, as do most of my friends. It is not cut and dry(cath-Prod) like it is in Scotland. Not near the level of bigotry over here.

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    I read your background and apologize. You are not from Scotland, and even if you were who cares. I just hate being an Irish catholic from Chicago and people assuming I like ND. I am Penn St. thru and thru,and although not many of my catholic highschool friends are PSU fans, not many are ND. It is across the board, with Michigan(you're gonna hate that) probobly the most popular, as we has a buddy who plays there. I had no idea people assume ND football represents catholicism, because it does not. In fact, with Paterno, Podlusky, Lee, Connor, Morelli,etc. we had quite a few catholics involved when we played them last(Strangely my methodist girlfriend likes ND because Smarj. is now pitching for cubs. Good article(albeit you are the 1st person I know who hates Louisville football).ps. when was last time QPR were premiereship?

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    QPR were in the Premiership in the late 1990s. Glad you're Penn State through and through.

    I have no bigotry about Rangers vs Celtic. I supported Rangers because I like the colour blue, and it's stuck ever since!

    I don't like Louisville because they've been constantly overrated. Brian Brohm was already the Heisman Trophy winner last year before last season's disaster.

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    Just my remarks on each on the list.

    1. Florida - Urban Liar
    2. Michigan - The players all take classes like "Intro to Air" "A Study of Picture Books" and "Intro to Colors"
    3. Tennessee - I like them. They have a sweet fight song.
    4. Notre Dame - You either love them or hate them. I love them, personally. However, any team would love to have their own network, that's more jealousy than hate.
    5. Ohio State - Dotting the "i" Cool, you can stand on the field and bow (although you can play the tuba). Cool, you can spell "Ohio" in script. "Wow, Maurice, orange looks great on you."
    6. Southern Cal - On NCAA football 09 when you are recruiting as USC in dynasty they have other recruiting options such as: "promise player Escalade", "offer 6 to 7 figure salary (depending on how many stars recruit has)", and "Sure we'll offer you an off campus McMansion."
    7. FSU - We're going to have an academic cheating scandal and then schedule creampuffs on the first half of our schedules until our suspended players can come back.
    8. Illinois - They stole Aurelius Benn. That's my only complaint.
    9. Pittsburgh - Mark May
    10. Louisville - I agree with your statement.

    You should add Miami to the list.

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      Now THAT's great feedback! Thanks for this - it's appreciated.

      I'm going to come back with a "Reader's Choice Hate Award" next week - so keep reading!!

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    After reading this article Penn State fans have climbed into my top five

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    I'm a wolverines fan. Your Muck Fichigan picture really caught my eye.

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      Cool - I only hate Michigan because they consistently beat Penn State. No other reason, really. My buddy's been to Ann Arbor and says that your fans were all perfectly nice.

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