To the Victor Go the Spoils
I had an "ah-ha" moment at the Alabama-Vanderbilt game at Dudley Field in Nashville on Saturday.
The Crimson Tide rolled over the Commodores 24-10, but that's not the score that mattered most. This is
the one that really counted: Alabama 11, Vanderbilt 0.
That's the number of college football national championships each university claims.
Winning is the bottom line in big-time college athletics these days, and those who win reap the benefits.
Winning teams make more money for the university. Winning coaches have more job security. Winning football
programs have larger stadiums, larger bands, and more fans who turn out to see if they'll win again.
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To the Victor Go the Spoils
I had an "ah-ha" moment at the Alabama-Vanderbilt game at Dudley Field in Nashville on Saturday.
The Crimson Tide rolled over the Commodores 24-10, but that's not the score that mattered most. This is
the one that really counted: Alabama 11, Vanderbilt 0.
That's the number of college football national championships each university claims.
Winning is the bottom line in big-time college athletics these days, and those who win reap the benefits.
Winning teams make more money for the university. Winning coaches have more job security. Winning football
programs have larger stadiums, larger bands, and more fans who turn out to see if they'll win again.
Read more of this blog and talk back.
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Talk of the Tailgate
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Chile-Cheese Spread
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Halftime Hospitality
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You've Gotta Believe
By the time the fourth quarter rolled around at muggy, rain-soaked Jordan-Hare last Saturday
night, the atmosphere inside the stadium had grown quite tense. Auburn was trailing Kansas
State 13-9 in its season opener, and the offense seemed incapable of scoring a touchdown.
That's when it happened.
A sprightly orange-and-blue clad fan in Section 15 stood up and began to yell at his fellow
Tiger supporters. "You've gotta believe!" he implored, arms wide, palms turned toward the
sky. "You've gotta believe!"
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Talk of the Tailgate
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Terrific Tailgating
Easy tailgating food that everyone will love.
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Football Fever
Chills run down my spine every time the Tennessee Volunteers run through the "Power T" at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville! It gets my heart pumping and my adrenaline flowing like nothing else. I'll even put my own neck on the chopping block by saying this: I think it's the best game day tradition in college football today. (If you haven't witnessed this magical moment, go to YouTube and watch it there.)
If you don't agree with me, here's your chance! Drop us a line, and tell us about your own favorite game day tradition.
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Talk of the Tailgate
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Let's Tailgate
Follow our simple tips to kick off the season.
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