L.S.U. instead of 10rc

First let me say that I am 55 years old and remember the days of the Bear and Cholly Mac. Back then there wasn't a lot of hate but then again Bear had us winning em all for the most part. I went to see L.S.U. in Birmingham and I had not seen my Beloved Tide but a couple of times. Back then (Lord I hope I don't sound like Abe Simpson) We didn't get to see all the teams on t.v. so I (being a very young fan) made sure I stared at the Alabama helmets and the L.S.U. helmet and took in all the sights. But, that's not the reason I'm posting today. I am saying that L.S.U. now occupies the "hated" but respected rival in my book. There was a day when I hated but respected Tennessee. There was a day when Bama vs Tennessee was The Game on the schedule. But, after (IMO) Fulmer did his dirt the respect for Tennessee went out the window and it was just hate. Honestly, now I can't see how an honest Alabama or L.S.U. fan can help but respect the other program. I remember thinking last Saturday night that "Damn, we just can't get separation from these guys." It's like playing a mirror image. So, when we did win I jumped 3 feet in the air But, I also realized that with the new expansion of the S.E.C. some things have indeed changed. The old moderate rival has now become the Team to beat and the old rivals have lost some of the zest. I know Bama and L.S.U. are longtime foes. But, since the expansion and the split into divisions and the rise of L.S.U. as a power it's become really, really intense. So, not to blow smoke. I "Hate" L.S.U. but I respect the hell out of you.