January 06, 2006

Hook'em Horns, or Thumbs down on the Trojans: Were we happier to see Texas win or Southern Cal lose

In Texas's huge win over Southern Cal on Wedensday, it's needless to say many people were joyous throughout the nation. But, was this glee because of the appeal of the Texas's team, or did people just want to see the Trojans go down? I'm sure most Texas fans would love to tell you that much of the nation rallied around their team because of the exciting play of Vince Young or a natural attraction there is to Texas football. The truth is though, that the Southern Cal could have been playing any team in the nation and most of the neutral fans would have wanted to see the Trojans go down. Granted, Texas is a great team, but can anyone who isn't a Texas fan and was rooting for them in the Rose Bowl honestly say that they were rooting for them just because Texas was a great team. Anyone who was rooting for Texas had to have a little smidgen of them that just wanted to see Southern Cal get their butts whooped. So, before all you Texas fans get too happy about the entire nation being on your side, remember who you were playing. You were playing a team that had won two National Championships in a row. There is even some controversy surrounding those National Championships with some saying one isn't even valid, this caused even more animosity towards Southern Cal. Maybe, even some people rooting for the Trojans at the beginning of the game were happy they lost after the game was over after hearing Matt Leinart's less-than-awe-inspiring discussion with the media. I have nothing against Texas, I am just informing people that it wasn't because of Texas we were happy they won, it was because of Southern Cal. And, before any of you Trojan fans out there started having a pity party that everyone in the world is out to get you. Remember, you had your two (almost three) years in the sun where you put together a 34-game winning streak. Most teams would kill to have that type of success. So, Texas fans, you can go out and celebrate about your glorious victory, just don't try to convert any of us. As for Southern Cal fans, don't be sore losers like your former quarterback Matt Leinart.

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