What's that you say? Not a rivalry? You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about!!!! The hell I don't. Sheesh. It's been a veritable love-in on this board between BG and UT "fans" for the past couple of days. Selected comments from "rivals":
You were great hosts. Your team played exceptionally well and deserved to win.
The BG fans at the game represented their school very well and have earned my respect! You guys are class-acts.
Good luck against the Herd, I'm thinking you'll make it two in a row!!!
Great effort by your team. Congrats on a nice season.
BG is everything we thought they were too. Great game.
Both BG and NIU have had really good seasons!
Congrats to Toledo and good luck.
OK. Let's throw a scenario out here. Let's assume that Marshall beats UT. Does anyone in their right mind think that UT fans will be on here congratulating the Herd on a "great win?" Hell no. If UT does the unthinkable and beats Marshall, do you think any Marshall fans will be on here congratulating UT? Hell no. We'll hate them just as much. Toledump hates Marshall. Good. Marshall hates Toledump. Good. Give me a good "their team is a waste of oxygen" rivalry any day over this disgusting love fest between UT and BG. Hey. I've got an idea. Why don't you all just flip a coin to decide the winner? It will give you more time to hug.
Please feel free to lambast me with the "we know how to lose with class" claptrap at your liesure. I will merely quote G.S. Patton again: "I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed."