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Posted on 4/9/13 at 12:20 am to DelU249
quote:Most people like that grow up being a fan of said team.
I don't understand the attachment a person has to a school they didnt attend. I do want to understand.
Posted on 4/9/13 at 12:21 am to DelU249
quote:Connections through means other than attending/graduating.. father went there, mother went there, grew up going to games, watched them and admired a coach of theirs, son/daughter went there, family lives/works there, etc.
I don't understand the attachment a person has to a school they didnt attend. I do want to understand.
The list goes on and on and people have varying reasons. I don't believe there's a set list identifying "You can only be a true fan if you blah blah blah".
ETA: I'd say true fan hood is defined by how closely you keep up with your team, or university, participate in going to games/donating, and sticking with them through good seasons and bad.
This post was edited on 4/9/13 at 12:24 am
Posted on 4/9/13 at 2:43 am to DelU249
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I don't understand the attachment a person has to a school they didnt attend. I do want to understand.
You don't realize that people have regionally televised games that are constantly on for them through growing up? Through watching those games or even attending them wouldn't you become attached to them?
I have never attended St. Louis Rams university and yet I still enjoy watching them get beat often.
Posted on 4/9/13 at 7:55 am to DelU249
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I don't understand the attachment a person has to a school they didnt attend. I do want to understand.
wait wut?
I was a huge Ohio State fan before I ever attended Ohio State and would have remained so if I never did. How do you feel any specific ties to a pro franchise unless you live in that specific city? Not like you ever played for them or were employed through the organization.
Posted on 4/9/13 at 9:50 am to DelU249
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I don't understand the attachment a person has to a school they didnt attend. I do want to understand.
It's for city pride, state pride, etc. Just sports. I live in Webb City,MO(Joplin). My daughter goes to school here. We've won 11 state titles in 4a, 3 in a row counting this year. I didn't graduate from Webb City High but I'm a fan of the team. I support the school district, go to school functions, etc
No different for college, people cheer for their home state team or major team in their geographical area.
This post was edited on 4/9/13 at 10:02 am
Posted on 4/9/13 at 10:14 am to DelU249
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I don't understand the attachment a person has to a school they didnt attend. I do want to understand.
I have never understood why people buy into this theory so much.
I have grown up going to LSU games from Kansas since I was five years old. I usually make 2-3 a year including one away game. My dad was in the military and we lived all over the country. He just happened to get stationed here and I have lived here for 13 years. I go to KU and attempted to transfer to LSU last fall. I was accepted, but due to the school's budget cuts they were unable to fulfill my OOS scholarship. I was asked to pay out of state tuition for my last 2 years. Paying $20,000 a year for two years was something I wasn't willing to do just to say I was a graduate of LSU. I go to school for free now and will have a good degree. No matter what piece I paper is on mine or your wall, I guarantee that I live and breathe LSU just as much as the next guy. Unfortunately, money kept me from ever attending LSU, but I'm OK w that.
Posted on 4/9/13 at 11:30 am to DelU249
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I don't understand the attachment a person has to a school they didnt attend. I do want to understand.
Have you ever seen children at college sporting events? That's how.
I was brought to LSU sporting events long before I understood there was a school attached to what I was doing. As it turns out, my Dad was an LSU alumnus but he was a "fan" I'm quite sure before he stepped foot on campus. In my case, even though I was raised in purple and gold I decided to attend college elsewhere.
I am now a football season ticket holder for 12 years at LSU and a TAF donor.
That being said, I do think alumni should have rights before I do. I would have no problem with alumni getting 1 1/2 points to my 1 for every dollar donated or something to that effect. But in terms of "fandom," no...it makes no difference.
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