How many people actually went/go to the school that they cheer for?

[BatsareBugs]

Re: How many people actually went/go to the school that they cheer for?

I do. Heck, I grew up liking the Aztecs for no apparent reason other than living in San Diego. You know, support the local teams.

[Village Idiot]

Re: How many people actually went/go to the school that they cheer for?

I wonder: what exactly is implied by the word "actually" in this thread's title? For the record, yes, I attend Michigan. But I can't escape the feeling that there's some sort of hidden animosity here toward people who root for schools that they didn't or don't attend.

The reason I bring it up at all is probably because there's a sort of running joke around here that only a fraction of Michigan fans went to school there, and that, for some reason, isn't cool. Usually these are Michigan State fans, who, invariably, went to or go to MSU.

My response in such cases is that, who cares? The only reason MSU fans are pissed about this in the first place is because nobody roots for them except alums. If they too had a national fanbase, I doubt they'd be complaining. Moreover, it's not like I play for the Red Wings. Does that mean I can't root for them?

[jmood88]

Re: How many people actually went/go to the school that they cheer for?

I wonder: what exactly is implied by the word "actually" in this thread's title? For the record, yes, I attend Michigan. But I can't escape the feeling that there's some sort of hidden animosity here toward people who root for schools that they didn't or don't attend.

The reason I bring it up at all is probably because there's a sort of running joke around here that only a fraction of Michigan fans went to school there, and that, for some reason, isn't cool. Usually these are Michigan State fans, who, invariably, went to or go to MSU.

My response in such cases is that, who cares? The only reason MSU fans are pissed about this in the first place is because nobody roots for them except alums. If they too had a national fanbase, I doubt they'd be complaining. Moreover, it's not like I play for the Red Wings. Does that mean I can't root for them?

You're reading too much into it and are getting offended over nothing. I don't know about this running joke either, I was just curious since there are many people on here from different places who cheer for schools that they aren't or didn't go to.

[Village Idiot]

Re: How many people actually went/go to the school that they cheer for?

You're reading too much into it and are getting offended over nothing. I don't know about this running joke either, I was just curious since there are many people on here from different places who cheer for schools that they aren't or didn't go to.

Okay.

[stewaat]

Re: How many people actually went/go to the school that they cheer for?

I couldn't have gone to Notre Dame even if I had applied myself in high school.

I was only able to because I throw 90 mph

I took volley ball and basketball classes in high school hahahahaha

Man I took the easy road

[mgoblue]

Re: How many people actually went/go to the school that they cheer for?

I wonder: what exactly is implied by the word "actually" in this thread's title? For the record, yes, I attend Michigan. But I can't escape the feeling that there's some sort of hidden animosity here toward people who root for schools that they didn't or don't attend.

The reason I bring it up at all is probably because there's a sort of running joke around here that only a fraction of Michigan fans went to school there, and that, for some reason, isn't cool. Usually these are Michigan State fans, who, invariably, went to or go to MSU.

My response in such cases is that, who cares? The only reason MSU fans are pissed about this in the first place is because nobody roots for them except alums. If they too had a national fanbase, I doubt they'd be complaining. Moreover, it's not like I play for the Red Wings. Does that mean I can't root for them?

God, one of the nice things about being away from the state of Michigan...

I did graduate from Michigan, but it gets so f'n annoying to have uppity Michigan State fans go "Uhhh, did you actually go to the school?". When I say yes that'd shut them up for a minute until they go "Haha um still, you have lots of non-school attendee fans, you suck". It's such a big point of contention for Michigan State fans, I guess they think only having alums as fans is true loyalty or something.

It's always their first defense too...drove me nuts, especially if State beat Michigan that fall.

[Village Idiot]

Re: How many people actually went/go to the school that they cheer for?

God, one of the nice things about being away from the state of Michigan...

I did graduate from Michigan, but it gets so f'n annoying to have uppity Michigan State fans go "Uhhh, did you actually go to the school?". When I say yes that'd shut them up for a minute until they go "Haha um still, you have lots of non-school attendee fans, you suck". It's such a big point of contention for Michigan State fans, I guess they think only having alums as fans is true loyalty or something.

I know it, man. Seriously, like I said, it's like: Dude, so my team has a massive, national following, and all the locals love my team and not yours. Sue me.

Sparty sucks.

[Rainey]

Re: How many people actually went/go to the school that they cheer for?

I attended my school as well. However, I mean I have alot of teams that I like in college athletics, and I didn't attend the 10 or 15 or so schools. lol

[cjonesfan921]

Re: How many people actually went/go to the school that they cheer for?

Rooted for FSU before, could've gone there, but financially it was wise to go to Rutgers. Now, Rutgers all the way.