re: Crackpot ASOIAF Theories SPOILERS

I think Southern knights have more of a mystique because the south worships chivalry, knights, etc. Kind of like Sansa's infatuation with all of that before Ned's death. In the North if you're a good fighter you just don't get the same regocnition. I have no doubt the GreatJon could go toe to toe with anyone in Westeros and by all means Robb was no slouch in battle for someone his age.