Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, March 30, 2014
It's no secret Michigan and Michigan State are fierce rivals. Sometimes, however, conference pride and a chance to make rare history can supersede a rivalry. Consider this: If Michigan and Michigan State both win today, the Big Ten will be the first conference to put three teams in the Final Four since the Big East did it in 1985.
So, are Wolverine and Spartan fans willing to root for their rivals for conference pride? I asked on Twitter.
Yes! Let's decide it in the final! RT @BTNBrentYarina: Curious, #Michigan and #Spartan fans: Are you pulling for your rival today. #b1gpride
— Alex Mitchell (@Alex_Mitchell67) March 30, 2014
@BTNBrentYarina not so much…but I'm only concerned about one team #GoBlue ?#WeWork ?
— Andy Hayes (@ahayes7) March 30, 2014
Sorry, can't do it #Petty RT @BTNBrentYarina: Curious, #Michigan and #Spartans fans: Are you pulling for your rival today? #b1gpride
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) March 30, 2014
@BTNBrentYarina @BigTenNetwork @umichbball @MSU_Basketball #HailNo A good Sparty is a sad Sparty
— Mark_in_MI (@Mark_in_Mi) March 30, 2014
@BTNBrentYarina No-never. Conference teams are rivals. Nobody wants to see their rival on top of the mountain. Ever.
— Eric Salonen (@EricSalonen) March 30, 2014
https://twitter.com/made4michigan/status/450341913065840641
https://twitter.com/BlueySays/status/450336261425754113
@jemelehill @BTNBrentYarina there is no scenario where I'd EVER cheer for UM.
— Jeff May (@DapperJeff) March 30, 2014
@BTNBrentYarina @freepsports absolutely! All Michigan final!
— Don Sweeney (@dsweeney) March 30, 2014
@BTNBrentYarina I tried last time UM played. It didn't work out so well;( I think it's my DNA. #GoGreen
— Brenda Rzeppa (@drmom89) March 30, 2014
Yes RT @BTNBrentYarina Curious, #Michigan and #Spartans fans: Are you pulling for your rival today? #b1gpride
— Rabbit (@_Rabbit313) March 30, 2014
https://twitter.com/TamikoBrooks/status/450335462377271296
@BTNBrentYarina Yes I am. B1G pride!!! #GoBlue
— Jeff Steck (@JSteckeroo2) March 30, 2014
https://twitter.com/Govtcheez/status/450334901787582465
| About Brent Yarina | BTN.com senior editor Brent Yarina covers football and men's basketball for BTN.com. He writes the popular uniform feature "Clothes Call," which also focuses on the latest cosmetic changes across Big Ten arenas and stadiums. Read all of his work here. You can subscribe to Yarina's RSS feed and follow him on Twitter @BTNBrentYarina. |
