Thought I'd throw this out there and see what the responses were. Just curious. I'm not a rabid fan, but I pull for Tennessee b/c I live in the state and was born and raised here.
Team Allegiance Poll
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I have wondered this as well. When reading any type of sport-related post, there are always "we" "our" and/or "us" designations. I am definitely not aiming this towards one fanbase as it prevalent in every state/sport combination. I have lived in three different SEC states and it's always the same, regardless of fanbase. I am just curious as to how many of the "we" club actually attended said school, let alone graduated from there. Again, I'm not implying anything, I've just always been genuinely interested in what makes your school "your" school. Great topic MUP.
It's been proven scientifically that fans of teams without having a geographical or personal connection, choose their teams in their youth and often pick winning, successful teams because it helps them cope with being born, natural losers. Trust the science, bro.
I got a baseball glove for my birthday when I was probably 6 or 7?
Had Jim Rice's signature in the palm.
Red Sox fan ever since.
NFL my dad used to tell stories about when the Packers and Bears played they would fight and even sometimes whip a ref.
My brother had a "half helmet" plaque thingy.
Instant Packers fan.
College football, just always pulled for TN.
*haven't watched a pro baseball game in years. Quit when I couldn't pronounce 90% of their names.
Had Jim Rice's signature in the palm.
Red Sox fan ever since.
NFL my dad used to tell stories about when the Packers and Bears played they would fight and even sometimes whip a ref.
My brother had a "half helmet" plaque thingy.
Instant Packers fan.
College football, just always pulled for TN.
*haven't watched a pro baseball game in years. Quit when I couldn't pronounce 90% of their names.
Born and raised in southern middle Tennessee, never have lived anywhere else. Never went to school there but had season tickets with my cousin until I started a family and gave them up. I love Orange and wear it when they suck or when they are good. My ringtone is Rocky Top and I'm quite good at clogging and buck dancing . Married a Tennessee girl and try to buy Tn products. I love my state and proud to call this place home.
JCDEERMAN
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Vanderbilt fan. Dad and his 2 brothers played football there. Grew up as season ticket holders. Still listen to them tell stories from back in the day. Every weekend during deer season at our cabin. Will always be a fan
A female with a mustache informed me Monday "we will beat y'all in the sec championship" I told her I'm tooo old to play, went right over her head
See "Like colors".
I'm going to start using thatSee "Like colors".
sharpshooter
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Born and raised in Knoxville so it just kinda fits to be a Vols fan. Growing up playing baseball in the 80's I was a huge Dale Murphy fan, so I pulled for the Braves, even though they sucked at the time.
chris1976
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Born and raised in Tennessee. Best state in the nation and its part of me. Couldn't imagine rooting for another states ball team. Growing up in the 80s and 90s it was easy to be a Vols fan. My son was born in 2006 and is more diehard than me. He is a true fan and having a blast right now. Go Vols
No takers on the colors yet huh? 
volsfan1976
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From as early on as I can remember every Saturday in the fall we would be at someone's house listening to the ballgame on the radio. It seems like back then maybe the Alabama game was like the only one to come on tv. May have been more but don't really remember seeing them. I guess I never knew anything other than loving the Vols. And I was 10 when Tennessee played Miami in the 86 sugar bowl. We had no chance and they were talking about how they should be crowned national champions. I'll never forget how I felt as that game went on and when it was over. At that time, I believe that's the happiest I had ever been. Still my favorite game ever. Many many sleepless nights because of college football but I guess you can't help what you love. But sometimes it's hard to be quiet in the treestand listening to the games. Lol.
THEdonkey0515
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Can be in Knoxville in about 35 minutes or so, and Dad was a fan. Been all vol my whole life. So really two of those answers apply.
My dad has had season tickets for 50+ yrs.
I still remember listening to John Ward with him, and his jumping in the air when a Condredge Holloway made a game-winning play. I was maybe 8.
I still remember listening to John Ward with him, and his jumping in the air when a Condredge Holloway made a game-winning play. I was maybe 8.
