You know something, as a UK Wildcat I really hate Tennessee. But, when I run into someone that lives in southeastern Kentucky near the Tennessee state line I usually just shut my F'n mouth and trust what they have to say about the rivalry, good or bad.
You know why? Because they live it and live *with* it. Their perspective, knowledge, and appreciation of UT is dramatically different than mine being here in Louisville. This typically leads to some differences in what we think of and how we speak of Tennessee, even though it's all rooted in the same disdainful rivalry. Is Knox County Wildcat a Tennessee honk because of? Of course F'n not, and neither are us Louisville residents.
EAD and get bent. We're on the frontline, every day. Your cute "LOUISVILLE DOESN'T EXIST" campaigns and Louisville hate "week" are mere practice drills to the full on 24/7 LIFE we live. It's different. I'm sorry that after all these years you insulated dbags haven't been able to grasp that. Sad, really.