it's just as stupid for Catholics from all over the USA to love them because they are Catholic. And yes I know many that do love them for that very reason.<div>
</div><div>I dislike their football team because they have their own TV channel and they get treated like they are a national power every year and really haven't been relevant on a national stage since the early 90s. </div><div>
</div><div>However, they have a great academic tradition and I really have a tremendous amount of respect for their history, religion, and music programs.</div><div>
</div><div>Edited to add: Another reason to dislike them is the fact that they are independent in football only. We saw again today why they were too scared to join the Big 10. </div>