I'm 52. I decided on that fateful day of Nov 1, 1980 that State was my team. Dad went and worked at State. Mom's side were all from Alabama. I still have relatives in Tuscaloosa. I despised Alabama as a kid and young person. Like any state fan. As I've gotten older Ive grown to respect and admire their accomplishments.
Then I grew older and watched enough of this football to know ... it isn't dead injuns, or refs... it's resources plain and simple that limits schools like MSU and allows other schools to attract the talent necessary. Hell we can't even get the best Starkville kids to come to State. Anyways, I really worry about the future of State with nil, and the ever evolving landscape of college football. Do we have the funds to buy enough OL and DL?
So as I've grown older I've begun to pull for Alabama and found myself each year getting more and more invested in them. Especially with saban leaving and everyone talking about that won't be good. They fit that underdog role, in a way. I went to the UTN/Bama game this year.... It was fun. I don't have the emotions for them as State. But...they were a team to watch last night and a team to follow in the playoffs.
I do have a senior at msu. I'm sure when She leaves we will cut back on games and etc. I love Mississippi State University but.... I'm afraid college football has just gotten to the point that the money is too much for us to compete. I hope Lebby, Selmon and Kenum prove me wrong on that.