I have written quite a few articles on this site mostly having to do with The Ohio State University. I was sitting down reading some of the other articles which have been published and it got me to thinking about my job and how it relates to all these die hard fans of College Football. I am always amazed to see the passion and love most fans have for their teams. I myself am a die hard Buckeye fan and I can honestly say it hurts me emotionally when they lose.As I get older, and read about other teams and their fanbases I come to the conclusion that most feel the same as I do when their team falls. This being the case, I couldn't be more proud at this moment to be a fan of College Football. Now for all you SEC fans, don't use this article against me later when I start talking smack about your team or your fans. This is just my perspective on why the college game is so special.
I had the privilege of being able to go down to New Orleans to watch the National Championship Game and also enjoy some time on Bourbon St. While I was down there a few things stuck out to me. First, LSU fans and SEC fans in general are as passionate about their teams as us Buckeyes are. Second, when you actually have some time to talk to fans from other conferences it gives both you and them a better perspective on each others football knowledge. I was surprised, and pleased that on the whole SEC fans weren't nearly as bad as the blogs pegged them to be. Before my adventure to Louisiana, you would have thought that the LSU fans were going to reenact the scenes from Deliverance on us Buckeyes. As it turned out, we both just love our team and have a pride in our state unmatched in any other sport. I know this sounds like a lovey dovey article about my feelings for the SEC, but like I said before, after this it's game on.
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11 months ago
One of the best articles I have read on here. Good luck in your deployment man and god bless.
11 months ago
Ryan,
As a die hard LSU fan, I appreciate your insight into the pain that we all suffer when our beloved team loses. I truly hope your experience at the NC game was a positive one and I want to say I enjoyed meeting all the Ohio St fans (I actually was there with a couple of them). We do tend to read a lot of c**p about how other fans are "two headed monsters" and guess there are always a few jerks that feed that stereotype (unfortunately).
Good luck and God bless and thanks for what you are doing for the rest of us. I hope you realize how appreciated your act of selflessness truly is!!
Jerry
11 months ago
ryan,
finally your brilliance comes through. good article. and good luck overseas. will you be back by late september? if you are i've got a good seat for you in athens for alabama or tennessee. be safe and thanks for what you do. john
11 months ago
Thanks but I'll be gone until the 2009 season I return that summer. I am saving my leave for next January so maybe I will see you in Miami! Thanks for the offer I might have to take you up on it in 2009. Funny thing is I went with my Dad in 1980 and saw Herschel play. I grew up in Lilburn went to Parkview schools. I am a Buckeye but like the Dawgs just love to pick on their fans easy to get a rise out of them
11 months ago
Ryan --We fans do get out of control. Thank you --all of you for serving are country and giving us freedom. Hope you get to watch the games!! be safe and all the best to you,
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