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Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:25 am
by OL FU
I was looking around the GSU message board and the question popped up there. The general consensus there was yes, except for the hillbillies and the vermin
The question has probably been ask here before but why not again.
For me the answer would be yes, most of the time. There are times when Furman has been rated in the top ten along with another conference member so I wouldn't have necessarily been supportive of their out of conference efforts. But most of the time I certainly would.
So what about it? Do you cheer for your conference rivals when they are playing a team from another conference?
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:32 am
by griz8791
Yes. Especially when they are playing an FBS.
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:33 am
by Col Hogan
Generally, I would pull for a CAA team in an OOC match...
When it involves UNH, I sometimes gag as I do it...

Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:33 am
by Silenoz
Not really. Coattails riding is not my thing
I root for all FCS teams vs FBS though
Actually, I will be rooting for Montana State this year since they
should be really good. This state would go nuts if both teams made a run on the championship
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:38 am
by bluehenbillk
Rarely except for playoff time.
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:40 am
by AZGrizFan
Yes, if only to be able to rub 89Hen's nose in OOC strength of schedule later.

Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:45 am
by Grizalltheway
bluehenbillk wrote:Rarely except for playoff time.
Yeah...we know.

Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:45 am
by andy7171
F NO!

Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:49 am
by bandl
For the most part, yes, unless it will have a direct impact on JMU's position come playoff selection time. But I generally enjoy seeing CAA dominate on a fairly consistent basis.
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:19 am
by GannonFan
Only if it helps my team (the Fightin Blue Hens), and at playoff time.
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:21 am
by ASUG8
Yep, even FU and GSU

Not so much for Elon @ Wake, but only because (1) it's Wake, and (2) Elon needed a little humility.
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:21 am
by youngterrier
yes, now that I think of it I have no problem with any other team in the conference, now that Armanti has graduated

Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:21 am
by ATrain
Yes, b/c I want Liberty's in-conference wins to mean something.
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:22 am
by danefan
I used to because all OOC wins for the NEC were vital to a playoff bid and ranking.
That will probably change a little now with the NEC AQ.
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:41 am
by UAalum72
danefan wrote:I used to because all OOC wins for the NEC were vital to a playoff bid and ranking.
That will probably change a little now with the NEC AQ.
Still I think we have to, until we get past the point where someone asks whether the NEC 'deserves' a bid.
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:44 am
by OL FU
UAalum72 wrote:danefan wrote:I used to because all OOC wins for the NEC were vital to a playoff bid and ranking.
That will probably change a little now with the NEC AQ.
Still I think we have to, until we get past the point where someone asks whether the NEC 'deserves' a bid.
So does the NEC deserve a bid
just kidding, I think it should have happened sooner.
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:48 am
by BlackFalkin
I most certainly do. I root for the conference mate thats playing against Montana.

Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:49 am
by Green Cookie Monster
No.
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:56 am
by Herky
BlackFalkin wrote:I most certainly do. I root for the conference mate thats playing against Montana.

I do too. F the Griz!

Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:56 am
by danefan
UAalum72 wrote:danefan wrote:I used to because all OOC wins for the NEC were vital to a playoff bid and ranking.
That will probably change a little now with the NEC AQ.
Still I think we have to, until we get past the point where someone asks whether the NEC 'deserves' a bid.
True, but I think the only thing that's going to get that question off the table is a playoff win.

Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:01 am
by BigSkyBears
Herky wrote:BlackFalkin wrote:I most certainly do. I root for the conference mate thats playing against Montana.

I do too. F the Griz!

That makes three of us. I respect the hell out of that program but can't stand most of their fans.
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:23 am
by Grizalltheway
BigSkyBears wrote:Herky wrote:
I do too. F the Griz!

That makes three of us. I respect the hell out of that program but can't stand most of their fans.
Man, that really hits me where it counts. What the hell is the point of living anymore if cs.com's resident wet blanket doesn't like me?

Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:25 am
by LeadBolt
More often than not, I will root for a conference team over an outside team, but it is not a given...
Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:26 am
by JMUpurplehazed
Yea, I'm looking for G-State to defeat Alabama this season

Re: Do you root for your conference mates in ooc games?
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:32 am
by tampajag
Nope, I hope they lose as bad as possible. Especially Grambling
