<p>Who out there is sick and tired of hearing all the bashing of the Gators? Who is done with the stereotyping? The assumptions? Who is done with "Gator" being synonymous to "arrogant?" I truly am. I am a new member of the Gator Nation and am certainly proud to be so. But really, while many of our Gator Brethren may be cocky and full of themselves, why should we all be judged by the words and actions of other people? It truly is "great to be a Florida Gator", but why does take it as snobbery? I do not hate Seminoles. They are and were my friends my high school, same with the Knights and the Canes! I love these people I do not see them as simply another "ignorant Seminole" or "13th grader Knight", they are individuals. Has our school pride gone too far? Perhaps, but I think that world has gone too far to make sure that people are defined by stereotypes. I did not choose to go to UF because of football. I do not even understand football! But I will wear orange and blue and cheer for my team. So please, any Nole or Vol fan reading this, know that we are not all snobs. Please, do not be a Gator Hater. And to my Gators, please let me know that I am not the only humble Gator out there.</p>
<p>I don't let that stuff bother me. Many people act like that during games. Sort of a school spirit kind of thing. Outside of games you'll find that most people get along regardless of what school they attend.</p>
<p>I'd rather trash Auburn than FSU. Sure there's a big rivalry within the state, but there are other teams that we probably hate more than the Noles.</p>
<p>Shame on you for giving the haters this satisfaction, freshgator.</p>
<p>I'm not about to go proclaiming my humility on a message board, and I can't understand why anybody else would.</p>
<p>yeah, freshgator? that whole post was a little 'holier than thou' so.. i would watch out with that stuff.</p>
<p>no one is really evil. people get excited during football/basketball season, but like Liist said.. the rivalries arent usually with the FL schools, cuz to be honest, they arent much of a challenge for us. l0l. anyway, we dont hate seminoles or knights or canes or bulls, but we will make fun of/trash talk them and their school during sports. its all in good fun. (at fl/ga, this is not the case.. be careful, those ga fans are SCARY)</p>
<p>and you should make an effort to understand football.. really.. what dont you understand? maybe thats why you dont get the rivalry thing...</p>
<p>hmmm. :)</p>
<p>welcome to the gator nation "we're not snobs, we're just better than you!"</p>
<p>haha :D</p>