(07-12-2012 12:45 AM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  Oh look at me, I'm a little blue Panther that plays in an NFL Dome so I think I'm big and bad, ohhhhh. And I'm not forgetting about you either South Alabama, stealing our colors and all that jazz! Really though, think about it now... Who can FAU be rivals with? Of course all in-state schools hate each other, but we're all on different levels. Thankfully we had FIU on our same level (even though we own them in our football series, but who cares about that when you have media markets, right?) and had them in our conference, until now as they're moving "up." Because a Florida school is out of the question, we'll have to look at the SBC, and the closest SBC teams will be USA & GSU. I love the thought of Atlanta vs. South Florida for a college football game, but sadly Georgia Tech and Miami already have that covered.
Y'all might hate your rivals, but never wish that rivalry away, because nothing brings the fans of a university together better than a mutual hate at another school.

According to NCAA football FAU and Troy are rivals....I dont get that. only big thing that happened with us was in 2007 when FAU upset us.

(07-12-2012 12:54 AM)Atlanta Trojan Wrote:  According to NCAA football FAU and Troy are rivals....I dont get that. only big thing that happened with us was in 2007 when FAU upset us.

That would be the main reason for the Troy/FAU rivalry. The 2007 loss at Troy still gets under my skin. I know the next few games between Troy and FAU were a bit heated because of that "upset".

(07-11-2012 09:27 PM)Atlanta Trojan Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 09:24 PM)WinstonTheWolf Wrote:  Troy will beat their asses.

You would think we would every year by 2-3 TD....But UAB tends to play us hard.

Yup.... it sucks.

(07-12-2012 06:55 AM)Big Dub Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 09:27 PM)Atlanta Trojan Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 09:24 PM)WinstonTheWolf Wrote:  Troy will beat their asses.

You would think we would every year by 2-3 TD....But UAB tends to play us hard.

Yup.... it sucks.

Oh sadly I know that feeling of losing to UAB all too well. Many a good ECU team has gone into Legion Field and walked out with a loss. Hell I'm concerned about our game their this year. Nearly every year we will play 1 road game in front of 500 fans and our team will walk out like they think the game is going to be a cake walk and get beat. I believe playing in front of no fans can be a bigger home field advantage than a packed house.

(07-12-2012 06:55 AM)Big Dub Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 09:27 PM)Atlanta Trojan Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 09:24 PM)WinstonTheWolf Wrote:  Troy will beat their asses.

You would think we would every year by 2-3 TD....But UAB tends to play us hard.

Yup.... it sucks.

This guy knows EXACTLY what im talking about...Its ridiculous!

(07-12-2012 12:18 AM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 10:04 PM)BeliefBlazer Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 09:01 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  I think it's funny that some of their fans are trying to "diss" Troy by saying we aren't important to their fanbase. Everyone knows they hate us just as much as we hate them, so it matters to 'em.

It's funny. There are UAB and Troy fans that try to downplay the rivalry but I'm not buying it. Right now there is no team I want us to beat more than Troy.

And there's nobody that I'd want to play again, more than UAB. WOOHOO!! All of that being said, we're looking for a new rival now that FIU is a "rival" of University of Miami But seriously, we need a new rivalry, so uhmmmm hey Georgia State... YOU SUCK!!

Bring it on travel partner!

Hoot Hoot!

(07-12-2012 12:27 AM)trojanblood Wrote:  

(07-12-2012 12:18 AM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 10:04 PM)BeliefBlazer Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 09:01 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  I think it's funny that some of their fans are trying to "diss" Troy by saying we aren't important to their fanbase. Everyone knows they hate us just as much as we hate them, so it matters to 'em.

It's funny. There are UAB and Troy fans that try to downplay the rivalry but I'm not buying it. Right now there is no team I want us to beat more than Troy.

And there's nobody that I'd want to play again, more than UAB. WOOHOO!! All of that being said, we're looking for a new rival now that FIU is a "rival" of University of Miami But seriously, we need a new rivalry, so uhmmmm hey Georgia State... YOU SUCK!!

That is the way to start a rivalry!

I am internet searching for pictures of dead owls as we speak.

Well, I certainly don't believe that all rivalries have to be in the same conference/division. Although I could see how it sounded like that.
But it is fun to try and think up all the rivalries around sports.

What I meant to say is a lot of rivalries can be developed that way, and our next big one will be (or already has...)

To me a true rivalry happens when two teams are on a similar level as well as region. I cannot perceive a situation where Troy is ever at the level of UAB. So I don't see the rivalry...especially after this year. And before people bring up how many years in a row Memphis beat UAB in basketball, I still consider that a rivalry due to the history of the series and the levels of both programs. If Memphis goes to the Big East and the series continues, it will still be a rivalry.

All I'm saying is, I see a future not to far from now...where most UAB fans would be embarrassed to consider Troy a rival

Found this on the UA'sB board....

Those bitc%s are Cra Cra!

yeah Atlanta Trojan, if UAB fans truely belive they are on some higher level of play than Troy then they are in need of crazy pills.

(07-12-2012 02:07 PM)panama Wrote:  

(07-12-2012 12:27 AM)trojanblood Wrote:  

(07-12-2012 12:18 AM)FAUAEPi Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 10:04 PM)BeliefBlazer Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 09:01 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  I think it's funny that some of their fans are trying to "diss" Troy by saying we aren't important to their fanbase. Everyone knows they hate us just as much as we hate them, so it matters to 'em.

It's funny. There are UAB and Troy fans that try to downplay the rivalry but I'm not buying it. Right now there is no team I want us to beat more than Troy.

And there's nobody that I'd want to play again, more than UAB. WOOHOO!! All of that being said, we're looking for a new rival now that FIU is a "rival" of University of Miami But seriously, we need a new rivalry, so uhmmmm hey Georgia State... YOU SUCK!!

That is the way to start a rivalry!

I am internet searching for pictures of dead owls as we speak.

We have a lot of stuffed animal panthers that we would stock up on to burn/hang and other panther related things, all we have to do is paint it from gold to royal blue! In all seriousness, I can't wait to play Georgia State, Texas State, and South Alabama. I just hope that FAU will host those games while I'm still a student so I can get in for free!
That being said, best of luck to Georgia State and Texas State in their last year in their respective conference! We'll be rooting for ya and see y'all in the SBC!

(07-11-2012 10:46 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 10:12 PM)Atlanta Trojan Wrote:  I have not problems admitting UAB is our biggest rival. (sorry MTSU theres more hate with UAB) But that could change with South in the mix in a few years.

No apology needed.

You will always rank 2nd behind Western Kentucky and if Memphis were staying on our schedule an argument could probably be made for you being 3rd.

And Candy would trump all of the above, if they didn't run from the schedule after we whipped that arse 3 times in a row.

(07-13-2012 12:31 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 10:46 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 10:12 PM)Atlanta Trojan Wrote:  I have not problems admitting UAB is our biggest rival. (sorry MTSU theres more hate with UAB) But that could change with South in the mix in a few years.

No apology needed.

You will always rank 2nd behind Western Kentucky and if Memphis were staying on our schedule an argument could probably be made for you being 3rd.

And Candy would trump all of the above, if they didn't run from the schedule after we whipped that arse 3 times in a row.

Honestly the MTSU/Troy rivalry has gotten stale. Last year's game was fun to watch, but we need MTSU to win one to reignite the series. UAB is our new arch-nemisis.

(07-13-2012 01:23 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 12:31 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 10:46 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 10:12 PM)Atlanta Trojan Wrote:  I have not problems admitting UAB is our biggest rival. (sorry MTSU theres more hate with UAB) But that could change with South in the mix in a few years.

No apology needed.

You will always rank 2nd behind Western Kentucky and if Memphis were staying on our schedule an argument could probably be made for you being 3rd.

And Candy would trump all of the above, if they didn't run from the schedule after we whipped that arse 3 times in a row.

Last year's game was fun to watch, but we need MTSU to win one to reignite the series.

Tell your players that...

(07-13-2012 01:23 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 12:31 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 10:46 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 10:12 PM)Atlanta Trojan Wrote:  I have not problems admitting UAB is our biggest rival. (sorry MTSU theres more hate with UAB) But that could change with South in the mix in a few years.

No apology needed.

You will always rank 2nd behind Western Kentucky and if Memphis were staying on our schedule an argument could probably be made for you being 3rd.

And Candy would trump all of the above, if they didn't run from the schedule after we whipped that arse 3 times in a row.

Honestly the MTSU/Troy rivalry has gotten stale. Last year's game was fun to watch, but we need MTSU to win one to reignite the series. UAB is our new arch-nemisis.

HUSH!!! your going to jinx us!!! We must win this year! I never wish MTSU wins one against us.

(07-13-2012 01:32 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 01:23 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 12:31 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 10:46 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 10:12 PM)Atlanta Trojan Wrote:  I have not problems admitting UAB is our biggest rival. (sorry MTSU theres more hate with UAB) But that could change with South in the mix in a few years.

No apology needed.

You will always rank 2nd behind Western Kentucky and if Memphis were staying on our schedule an argument could probably be made for you being 3rd.

And Candy would trump all of the above, if they didn't run from the schedule after we whipped that arse 3 times in a row.

Last year's game was fun to watch, but we need MTSU to win one to reignite the series.

Tell your players that...

I don't think it's our players fault. We've never been heads and tails as good as the final score usually indicated. I think it has been more less a mental stigma when it comes to you guys playing us. You guys have to play with more confidence and up to your talent level when you play us like this past year. You might have won if a few more things went you guys way.

(07-13-2012 01:38 PM)Atlanta Trojan Wrote:  HUSH!!! your going to jinx us!!! We must win this year! I never wish MTSU wins one against us.

Never in my life have I believed what I say on a message board has any impact on what happens next. I don't believe in jinxs. And I don't really want them to win.

(07-13-2012 01:40 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 01:32 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 01:23 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 12:31 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  

(07-11-2012 10:46 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  No apology needed.

You will always rank 2nd behind Western Kentucky and if Memphis were staying on our schedule an argument could probably be made for you being 3rd.

And Candy would trump all of the above, if they didn't run from the schedule after we whipped that arse 3 times in a row.

Last year's game was fun to watch, but we need MTSU to win one to reignite the series.

Tell your players that...

I don't think it's our players fault. We've never been heads and tails as good as the final score usually indicated. I think it has been more less a mental stigma when it comes to you guys playing us. You guys have to play with more confidence and up to your talent level when you play us like this past year. You might have won if a few more things went you guys way.

A few more things? I could be wrong as I've tried my damndest to erase the last six games against you guys from my memory entirely, but didn't last year's game end with us nearing field goal range on an interception off a deflection? Just a little better luck with where that deflection came down and maybe we win that game...

(07-13-2012 01:47 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 01:40 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 01:32 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 01:23 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 12:31 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  And Candy would trump all of the above, if they didn't run from the schedule after we whipped that arse 3 times in a row.

Last year's game was fun to watch, but we need MTSU to win one to reignite the series.

Tell your players that...

I don't think it's our players fault. We've never been heads and tails as good as the final score usually indicated. I think it has been more less a mental stigma when it comes to you guys playing us. You guys have to play with more confidence and up to your talent level when you play us like this past year. You might have won if a few more things went you guys way.

A few more things? I could be wrong as I've tried my damndest to erase the last six games against you guys from my memory entirely, but didn't last year's game end with us nearing field goal range on an interception off a deflection? Just a little better luck with where that deflection came down and maybe we win that game...

Yes...It really could have gone either way....TROY was SOOO close to losing 2 out of the 3 games we won. But we were also close to winning others that we lost

(07-13-2012 01:49 PM)Atlanta Trojan Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 01:47 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 01:40 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 01:32 PM)MTPiKapp Wrote:  

(07-13-2012 01:23 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  Last year's game was fun to watch, but we need MTSU to win one to reignite the series.

Tell your players that...

I don't think it's our players fault. We've never been heads and tails as good as the final score usually indicated. I think it has been more less a mental stigma when it comes to you guys playing us. You guys have to play with more confidence and up to your talent level when you play us like this past year. You might have won if a few more things went you guys way.

A few more things? I could be wrong as I've tried my damndest to erase the last six games against you guys from my memory entirely, but didn't last year's game end with us nearing field goal range on an interception off a deflection? Just a little better luck with where that deflection came down and maybe we win that game...

Yes...It really could have gone either way....TROY was SOOO close to losing 2 out of the 3 games we won. But we were also close to winning others that we lost

We lost @Purdue, @Troy and at home against WKU by a combined nine points. All three decided on the final drive. Purdue with a game winning FG, Troy with a drive ending INT, and WKU in double OT with Rainey bailing out his team on 3rd and 10 from the 25.

Ya we lost to FIU in double OT. And by 5 points to UNT. and Lost by 10 points to Arkansas....I just dont understand how we played so close to Arkansas and Clemson (leading at halftime) and those two schools were in the top 10 last year and we Fall apart during the rest of season.