Interesting how you think you can speak for the world when you write "no one believing any of it", when you obviously can't prove that, whereas I know several UT fans that have the same mindset at myself, disproving your statement. All fans don't share the same petty mentality that is common among many sports rivals, but rather take pride in their conference. I work with an Ohio State fan and alumnus that absolutely hates Michigan, but he was rooting for Michigan to beat Alabama in the national championship game in football because he is Big10 all the way, whereas I was begrudgingly rooting for Bama because they are SEC. Neither of our teams made it to the playoffs, but now I have to listen to how the Big10 is the premier conference in college football. Conference pride is a thing.
The difference is I can openly admit I am not a conference fan. I’m a Kentucky fan. The conference allegiance nonsense began when all the tv deals started coming about. It’s just about money for the conference.
This is a first for me. A Tennessee fan who is also a Kentucky fan AND an Alabama fan. Lets go!