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Village Idiot · 07-06-2008, 02:24 AM

One of the first games I remember watching as a kid was that epic Nebraska-Miami game in 1983. When they went for the win (going for two instead of kicking the XP), I just thought that was the coolest thing ever. Been a Nebraska fan ever since. (Didn't hurt when they steamrolled the 1990's.)

My #2 adopted team is Penn State, ironic though it is since they're now a Big Ten team. The first year I followed college ball really close, they went 7-5, but ALL FIVE of their losses were both close and against quality opponents. Something about that just hit me in the sweet spot. Always root for Michigan to beat their asses, but that's one Big Ten team I'd like to see win all their games but one.

Who are your adopted teams, and why did you adopt them?

Bigdmo9999 · 07-06-2008, 05:23 AM

Well I'm a Duck fan there is no doubt about it, since birth, but I do admit to liking some other teams. I like Hawaii, Boise State (liked the blue before fiesta bowl), I like WKU's colors, we'll see how they do, and I can't think of anyone else for now, I like smaller schools, usually based on their stadiums and jerseys, no exciting stories from me

countryboy · 07-06-2008, 09:01 AM

I have no adopted teams. Its UofL or no one. Not sure why thats the way it is, but I have been going to UofL football games for as long as I can remember. I have an autographed football from Howard Schnellenberger, John L. Smith, Ron Cooper, and Bobby Petrino.

You know what, I guess I do have an adopted team in Florida Atlantic. I only root for them because of Schnellenberger.

wolverine34 · 07-06-2008, 09:11 AM

My team is Michigan, I have like them since I was in grade school. My other favorite teams in no order are Miami and Florida St, liked both since seeing them play at the big house.

SPTO · 07-06-2008, 11:06 AM

Well technically any NCAA Football team I like would be adopted in the strictest sense because I have no connections but I guess you're asking for #2 teams so here goes.

University of South Florida, I really liked the story of how 10 years ago the program was basically ran within 2 portables and they were a nothing squad to suddenly becoming a player in the Big East. I also think Jim Leavitt is a pretty good coach in that he's been there from the start. He's also a helluva lot of fun to watch on the sidelines especially during that Rutgers game last year. Matt Grothe is also a pretty exciting QB to watch as well. If he doesn't make it in the NFL he'll definitely find work in the Arena League or CFL.

Coach Bryant · 07-06-2008, 02:54 PM

Everyone knows my favorite. I guess my second favorite team would have to be the Florida Gators. I've always liked the Gators, and they were my Grandaddy's favorite team (He lived in Winter Haven, FL.). Sadly he passed in August of 1990, and missed some great Gator football.

Husker_OS · 07-06-2008, 04:00 PM

Obviously my #2 team is Nebraska. Until I was a student here at UA, Nebraska was a close second.

My adopted team through watching Alabama is Oklahoma. Their fans were the best I've ever encountered back in '03.

The GIGGAS · 07-06-2008, 04:12 PM

Akron.

They used to come to Blacksburg and get their asses beat.

Good times.

07-06-2008, 02:24 AM	#1
Village Idiot Probably Insane OVR: 30 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 2,733 Blog Entries: 3	Adoption One of the first games I remember watching as a kid was that epic Nebraska-Miami game in 1983. When they went for the win (going for two instead of kicking the XP), I just thought that was the coolest thing ever. Been a Nebraska fan ever since. (Didn't hurt when they steamrolled the 1990's.) My #2 adopted team is Penn State, ironic though it is since they're now a Big Ten team. The first year I followed college ball really close, they went 7-5, but ALL FIVE of their losses were both close and against quality opponents. Something about that just hit me in the sweet spot. Always root for Michigan to beat their asses, but that's one Big Ten team I'd like to see win all their games but one. Who are your adopted teams, and why did you adopt them? __________________ I am become death Do not underestimate my apathy Chances guys who claim a game sucks will cease posting in a forum devoted to that game: 3%

07-06-2008, 09:01 AM	#3
countryboy Then..Now...Forever OVR: 62 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Greenville, IN Posts: 51,645 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Adoption I have no adopted teams. Its UofL or no one. Not sure why thats the way it is, but I have been going to UofL football games for as long as I can remember. I have an autographed football from Howard Schnellenberger, John L. Smith, Ron Cooper, and Bobby Petrino. You know what, I guess I do have an adopted team in Florida Atlantic. I only root for them because of Schnellenberger. __________________ I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see. I miss the old days of Operation Sports :( Louisville Cardinals/St.Louis Cardinals

07-06-2008, 09:11 AM	#4
wolverine34 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: knoxville, tennessee	Re: Adoption My team is Michigan, I have like them since I was in grade school. My other favorite teams in no order are Miami and Florida St, liked both since seeing them play at the big house.

07-06-2008, 11:06 AM	#5
SPTO binging OVR: 53 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The 905 Posts: 68,062 Blog Entries: 46	Re: Adoption Well technically any NCAA Football team I like would be adopted in the strictest sense because I have no connections but I guess you're asking for #2 teams so here goes. University of South Florida, I really liked the story of how 10 years ago the program was basically ran within 2 portables and they were a nothing squad to suddenly becoming a player in the Big East. I also think Jim Leavitt is a pretty good coach in that he's been there from the start. He's also a helluva lot of fun to watch on the sidelines especially during that Rutgers game last year. Matt Grothe is also a pretty exciting QB to watch as well. If he doesn't make it in the NFL he'll definitely find work in the Arena League or CFL. __________________ Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club "Baseball is the most important thing that doesn't matter at all" - Robert B. Parker

07-06-2008, 02:54 PM	#6
Coach Bryant Roll Tide! OVR: 25 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chattanooga, TN. Posts: 4,372	Re: Adoption Everyone knows my favorite. I guess my second favorite team would have to be the Florida Gators. I've always liked the Gators, and they were my Grandaddy's favorite team (He lived in Winter Haven, FL.). Sadly he passed in August of 1990, and missed some great Gator football. __________________ ‎"What I would like for every football team to do that we play is to sit there and say, I hate playing against these guys." -Nick Saban

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07-06-2008, 05:23 AM	#2
Bigdmo9999 Banned OVR: 46 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oregon	Re: Adoption Well I'm a Duck fan there is no doubt about it, since birth, but I do admit to liking some other teams. I like Hawaii, Boise State (liked the blue before fiesta bowl), I like WKU's colors, we'll see how they do, and I can't think of anyone else for now, I like smaller schools, usually based on their stadiums and jerseys, no exciting stories from me

07-06-2008, 04:00 PM	#7
Husker_OS Champs OVR: 39 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 21,459 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Adoption Obviously my #2 team is Nebraska. Until I was a student here at UA, Nebraska was a close second. My adopted team through watching Alabama is Oklahoma. Their fans were the best I've ever encountered back in '03. __________________ Twitter Alabama National Championships 1925-1926-1930-1934-1945-1961-1964-1965-1966-1978-1979-1992-2009-2011-2012-2015 "Fight on, fight on, fight on men! Remember the Rose Bowl, we'll win then..."

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The GIGGAS Timbers - Jags - Hokies OVR: 55 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rose City Posts: 28,476 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Adoption Akron. They used to come to Blacksburg and get their asses beat. Good times. __________________ Rose City 'Til I Die Duuuuuuuvvvvaaaaaaaal Hokie Hokie Hokie Hy Member: OS Uni Snob Assoc. OS OT Post Champ '11 Twitter: @TheGIGGAS_OS Xbox Live: TheGIGGAS 3DS: 1349-7755-3870

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