Football Games are almost upon us. State your allegiances: College and/or Pro.

[charlie and algernon]

For me:

College -
Notre Dame Fighting Irish


Penn State Nittany Lions



NFL
Baltimore Ravens


San Francisco 49ers

[Forkboy]

1. New England Patriots and Boston College.

[gratuitous]

2. The college whose streak of consecutive winning seasons goes back to the Eisenhower administration

55 years and counting.

[Brickbat]

3. The newest member of the Big Ten.

[hibbing]

45. GBR

Hi,
It certainly should be an interesting season in so many ways. I believe in Bo.

Peace

[Grantuspeace]

51. welcome to the big ten (12 lol)

I think the Badgers and the Husker's are going to be a great rivalry. See you in Mad Town!

[hibbing]

55. Fun fun

Hi,
Yeah, some Husker connections there with Alvarez.

I think Husker fans all respect your program, good luck.

Peace

[sinkingfeeling]

68. Welcome, but tell me that's not the new conference logo!

[Brickbat]

70. Well, some of us new members like to think that way...

;)

[Ptah]

4. Three for me

Arizona Wildcats


Montana Grizzlies


Northwestern Wildcats

[hifiguy]

5. For the pros, it has always been and always will be the

despite the fact that they have been torturing me slowly for 40 years. And as sure as eggs is eggs they will, without fail, find amazing and creative ways to blow big games (against the 'skins in the 88 playoffs, the Falcons in the '98 playoffs, the Saints in the '09 playoffs).

As I am from Minnesota, I am unfamiliar with the concept of "college football" as my alma mater hasn't had a football team that has mattered since sometime in LBJ's, or even JFK's administration. It is rumored that the sport is still played, but it can't be proven. :)

[Brickbat]

9. Come on up to Duluth, we'll show you college football!

[RadiationTherapy]

26. Have you seen "Missing Rings - the 1998 Vikings"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMQ4wjVIqpI

It is torture. Especially hearing John Randle talk about it. Vikings fan since 1987 - it ain't easy.

[JonLP24]

66. Thanks - watching right now

I'm not a Vikings fan but I loved that team. I was rooting for a Denver-Minnesota Super Bowl then my Cardinals managed to get a playoff spot the last game of the season after several comeback finishes during the season. Cardinals got handled by that Vikings team, I don't think it was in doubt. Shocked Minnesota lost the NFC Championship game though Atlanta was great that year.

[RadiationTherapy]

71. It's an amazing series. I also highly recommend the 1988 Bengals one.

Sam Wyche was hilarious and Tim Krumrie is one of the most genuine and down to earth athlete I have heard speak. His is a poignant one.

[trotsky]

58. Right there with you, hifiguy.

My heart's been ripped out by that team so many times, but I stay with them. Lots of good memories too, though. And the Vikings have certainly had their share of fascinating personalities, from the best of the best (Grant, Page, Foreman, Eller, Randle) to the other extreme. :)

[Chan790]

6. Pats and Navy and UConn (because my parents would shank me if I rooted against U of Conn.) n/t

[av8rdave]

7. OK, here are mine:

College:

Air Force Academy Falcons (alma mater)

Alabama Crimson Tide (son's alma mater)

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (daughter's alma mater)

Texas Longhorns (son/DIL's grad school)

Pro:

Dallas Cowboys

[sakabatou]

8. I'm rooting for my home teams.

49ers and Cardinals.

[Brother Buzz]

19. Harrumph

49ers and the Bears! Even after my son is awarded a righteous four year full scholarship to Stanford, I'll still root for the Bears.

[KamaAina]

86. That's Cardinal (Stanford), right?

The Arizona Cardinals are the Niners' NFC West rivals.

[geardaddy]

10. Here:

College:



(my alma mater, Hobart College)

Pro:
And the ever so frustating:

[Lindsey]

11. San Francisco 49er's (I'vd live in CA for 23 years so they're my

team). However, having been born & raised in Texas and having such great memories of my Dad (who was killed in a car wreck when I was 12) I still love the Cowboys as we would watch all of their games together. Also, UT (University of Texas where my bro graduated from and in the fine city of Austin) along with UCLA. I guess I love the California and Texas teams.

[Auggie]

12. 49ers, Raiders, Browns & Bobcats

That's the Ohio University Bobcats!

[madinmaryland]

44. Jeebus, Auggie! You are almost as bad as El Wrongo...

BTW, Auggie, it's not Ohio University, it OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY! The Polar Bears!!!



:D

[Auggie]

64. That reminds me, my Division III team is...

The Mount Union Purple Raiders!



(I knew one of their head coaches. He also played QB and Middle Linebacker in the '30s.)

[UrbScotty]

13. Central Michigan University! FIRE UP CHIPS!

Oh, and let's not forget the Lions!

[dr.strangelove]

14. DUCKS and GIANTS

Oregon, as long they stay out of trouble with the NCAA, should easily win the Pac-10 and return the the Rose Bowl. The Giants, well, even I think this is Philly's year.

[OriginalGeek]

15. I was born in Tallahassee

while my mom and dad were attending FSU. Incidentally, my Grandpa was there getting his Masters degree at the same time. He finished, they had me instead of finishing lol.

But I grew up in Dallas. So I am a Cowboys and Seminoles fan for life.

Hmmmm..."Cowboys and Seminoles"...seems like that oughtta be a movie or something...

[ohiosmith]

16. :

[madinmaryland]

42. ...

THE Ohio Northern University!!!

[ohiosmith]

63. Centrally located next to Taco Bell.

:toast:

[ceile]

17. Texans and Titans

I don't watch college ball except for the odd U of Houston or LSU game. Or unless I think UT is going to lose then I'm glued to the set.

[OriginalGeek]

23. I assume you were originally an Oilers fan

and then your team up and left ya. I grew up watching the Cowboys and I think it would drive me batshit insane if they left for another city. How do you deal with the duality? Are there any Oilers left in Tennessee that makes you still a fan or does it just count as the same organization so you remain a fan? DId you take on the Texans because they showed up in Houston?

Even though I left Dallas I didn't take on any of the Florida teams when I moved here. The only thing I like about Tampa is they occasionally play the Cowboys and there's a chance I can go to a game in full-on silver and blue warpaint...ok, just the clothes but if it wasn't such a pain in the ass to remove the paint afterwards I might do it lol.

One of my friends here grew up an Oilers fan and he is now a Titans fan but since he doesn't actually live in Houston he never got into the Texans...

I don't much follow basketball but I like to see the Mavericks do well however I also get to go to Magic games on occasion since vendors like to keep me happy (I don't care enough to pay to see them but I will gosh darn sure go for free lol) and I will cheer the home team on.

The Rangers have given me hope lately too lol...I was sad I wasn't in Dallas for their best year ever last year and I see they are doing well this year too so I hope they continue that. Soooooooooooo many good memories of going to Arlington stadium with my dad...

[ceile]

83. Yep.

Born and raised on the Oliers. Had my Luv Ya Blue posters, Earl Campbell jersey, etc. I still feel some loyalty to the Titans even though the only Oiler left is the coach. They kept me going until the Texans came along. And Steve McNair and Eddie George were great players.
Now in my house hubby is the Cowboys fan and I'm the Texans fan- it can be a bit testy at times. ;-)

[MrScorpio]

18. This video that I made speaks for me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC8-Qu2Tq88

[liberaltrucker]

20. Here ya go!

Auburn Tigers, college.

Denver Broncos, NFL.

I know I have a Steelers avatar.
Been too lazy to change it since
the SB.

:smoke:

[grasswire]

21. Quack!

Looking forward to another outstanding Oregon season!

[bluedigger]

22. Maine Blackbears and New England Patriots

I haven't seen Maine since I saw them at Northern Iowa in the playoffs about 8-10 years ago. Strangely enough, they open this year with the Hawkeyes. I usually root for the Hawkeyes, but not this year. We'll just have to get a little Mississippi State on their asses.:rofl:

I also like Auburn and Boston College in the big boy ranks, along with Iowa.

[Capn Sunshine]

24. Stanford (Go Trees!) and CAL

plus of course Chargers, and New Orleans

[KamaAina]

31. Stanford AND Cal?

Isn't that kind of like both Yankees and Red Sox?

[fishwax]

25. Oklahoma Sooners and Denver Broncos

Those are my teams. In college football I also cheer for the Illinois Fighting Illini, and in the NFL I also tend to cheer for the Bears and (starting last year) the Rams, as long as they aren't playing the Broncos. :)

Can't wait for the season to begin :woohoo:

[blueamy66]

27. AZ State Sun Devils and

the AZ Cardinals and the Buffalo Bills

[JackDragna]

28. It's Saturday Night in Death Valley!

Time for another national championship.

[petronius]

81. +1, Geaux Tigers!

As for pro, it's the Bills for me, followed by the Saints...

[one_voice]

29. ....

College:



http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nzcFE5np5d0/SMAiUXUq81I/AAAAAAAAAZk/vdsJb0WonAs/s400/Notre+Dame.jpg


Pro:

[Philippine expat]

30. Anyone playing against the Dallas Cowgirls

[MrScorpio]

32. I've always said that I have two favorite NFL teams: The Detroit Lions...

And anyone who plays Dallas.

Do you feel me? I know you do.

[Philippine expat]

34. Yes I do

But I'm not as big a Lions Fan as I used to be,
Ford has to be one of the 5 worst owners in the NFL

[MrScorpio]

35. You ain't lying

Too bad Mike Ilitch can't buy them

[madinmaryland]

43. Kind of Ironic coming from a "fan" of a team that has never been to a Super Bowl.

LOSER!

[trotsky]

60. Please refrain from using that term.

They are the Dallas CowPIES.

[Avalux]

33. Penn State Nittany Lions.....

Pittsburgh Steelers

[WinkyDink]

36. WE ARE! PENN STATE!

[pokerfan]

37. ...

Tom Tuttle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qLzQ4uOvio

[bigwillq]

38. NY Giants

Not really a fan of one college team, I just like it in general. Used to root for the Washington Huskies. Have become a fan of UConn football, even though I HATE their men's hoops team.

[quickesst]

39. The Arkansas.....

.....RAZORBACKS. Watch out. Thanks.
quickesst

[madinmaryland]

40. The Ohio Northern University and of course, AMERICA'S TEAM...

THE DALLAS COWBOYS!!!

You're a Raven's fan and a forty-whiner fan? :wtf: Pick a team!!

[charlie and algernon]

57. I was a niners fan long before I became a Ravens fan

adopted the Ravens when I moved to Maryland a few years ago.

[Iggo]

41. U.C.L.A.Fight.Fight.Fight.

[distantearlywarning]

46. Here we go Steelers, here we go!!!

[MrSlayer]

47. Philadelphia Eagles.

And whatever team is playing Dallas.

[Odin2005]

48. Minnesota Vikings, U-of-M Gophers, and NDSU Bison.

[LeFleur1]

49. Goooo HUSKies!

University of Washington

[Grantuspeace]

53. What do you call a Viking w/ a Super Bowl ring?

A thief! Lol Good luck and beat those damn Bears for us Packer fans.

[emilyg]

50. Falcons, Saints and

Ga. Tech and Ga.

[KamaAina]

85. So you're on both sides of TWO bitter rivalries?!

particularly the Falcons and Saints. We Who Dat?s will curse and revile Neon Deion for generations to come over that one playoff game. :grr:

[Grantuspeace]

52. World Champs! n/t

:)

[Lugnut]

54. Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers. n/t

[LeftOfSelf-Centered]

56. Arizona State Sun Devils!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/archive/e/eb/20100323044329!Sparky.png

ASU just did a whole re-branding thing, with new uniforms and helmets, but I'm still fond of Sparky (the mascot).

Don't really follow the NFL closely so I don't have a favorite team. I followed the Cards when I lived in Phoenix (especially when they had Jake Plummer), but they (or at least their ownership) sometimes make it pretty hard to likem them! :)

Anyway, can't wait for college football to start.
Go Devils!
:evilgrin:

[marmar]

59. ........

[rurallib]

61. Hawkeyes! Hawkeyes! Hawkeyes!

That is Iowa BTW

And what little pros i watch, da Bears - may not win, but always interesting.

[Richardo]

62. Bruins and Steelies

College:




Pros:

[JonLP24]

65. Arizona State and Arizona Cardinals

Now I know why you had SF in your "Who's gonna win the Super Bowl" poll last year.

[sinkingfeeling]

67. I'm still a die-hard Buckeye! And will pull for the Packers!

[bif]

69. Wayne State University. Go Tartars!

I know, they're called the Warriors these days. But Tartars were a much better name.

[Mr Dixon]

72. Sweet

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRga0J1NQrHJlEP6APB9cf6uo0CcWzgXyv85GwkJOdssb-iZUP3

[Mr Dixon]

73. sweet

[JVS]

74. Whoever is playing Notre Dame, whoever is playing Penn State, and the Steelers

[cloudbase]

75. Professional: Steelers

College: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Mariners (keeping their perfect record of never having appeared in a bowl game)

[snacker]

76. Green Bay Packers

and Wisconsin Badgers....gotta stay loyal to Wisconsin (despite our dumbass governor!)

[smoochpooch]

77. Mizzou and 49ers. n/t

[Awsi Dooger]

78. Canes and Dolphins but not as passionately as the Orange Bowl years

Dolphin Stadium is an atrocity, other than betting on the visitor.

I also root for my alma mater 'SC

[Lady President]

79. Professional-- Steelers

College:
The Ohio State University (a little scandal doesn't phase me)
Notre Dame University
Washington & Jefferson College (not that many people follow DIII football, but I love it)

Adore football season! :loveya:

[Manifestor_of_Light]

80. Dh's college team.

Oklahoma Aggies - Orange and Black.
And usually only on the day after Thanksgiving when they are usually getting stomped by the Sooners.

it's just like the Longhorns and Aggies in Texas. Except that it is the ONLY big college football rivalry in Oklahoma, since they only have two BIG state schools.

I graduated from a small private school in San Antonio, rich kids' school, that played powerhouses like Lon Morris College and THE UNIVERSITY OF GUADALAJARA!! I kid you not!! :D


Pro football -- I don't give a shit.

[CRK7376]

82. Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Carolina Panthers and prior to the Panthers my team was the Minnesota Vikings. Go Deacs!

[WildEyedLiberal]

84. College - the University of Illinois Fighting Illini

It's a sad, hard road, but someone has to travel it.

I like pro football but don't really have a team - I am a STL pro sports fan and as such am contractually obligated to hate Chicago teams, so the Bears are out, and the Rams didn't come along until I was too old to care. Never got into the Colts, either. Ever since Katrina I sort of root for the Saints, but that's about it, along with whatever other feel-good underdog story seems to be playing that year.