D-1 college teams other than the Illini you root for

IlliniFan1988 · Dec 11, 2012, 12:07 PM

I am sure I am not alone in the fact I have another D-1 team I root for outside of

. Who is your team? I am an Arkansas Razorbacks fan as well because I have family that lives down in Fort Smith. However, when the Hogs meet the Fighting Illini, it's all orange and blue

.

BananaShampoo · Dec 11, 2012, 12:23 PM

Arizona State since I went there for grad school. After that I like when any Illinois teams do well aside from DePaul and except when they are playing

illiniracers · Dec 11, 2012, 12:40 PM

Murray State Racers and ND in football (its a family thing)

-josh- · Dec 11, 2012, 02:49 PM

Kansas State, i was converted by my great uncle back in 1997, his love for Bill Snyder influenced me...as well as his hatred for the Kansas Jayhawks.

cmore · Dec 11, 2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by -josh-

Kansas State, i was converted by my great uncle back in 1997, his love for Bill Snyder influenced me...as well as his hatred for the Kansas Jayhawks.

Ouch. Weber twice? That would be like having wandstadt (sp) coaching the Illini, at least for me. Unless you likes weber? In that case, great hire!

Ransom Stoddard · Dec 11, 2012, 03:08 PM

Georgia Tech, as my daughter goes there, and Kansas, as my inlaws are alums and its easier to keep the peace that way. They are also rabid Illini fans, so it seems only fair. I will also always root for Steve Lavin teams unless they play Illinois.

mdonsbach · Dec 11, 2012, 03:10 PM

Non-Conference any and all B1G teams.

After that...the underdog.

orangeroses07 · Dec 11, 2012, 03:13 PM

Southern Illinois, since I go to school there now. I have a few other schools that I don't mind rooting for. Ole Miss, Texas, Oregon...I'm full blooded orange and blue, trust me

-josh- · Dec 11, 2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cmore

Ouch. Weber twice? That would be like having wandstadt (sp) coaching the Illini, at least for me. Unless you likes weber? In that case, great hire!

No...I actually almost cried when he went to Kstate, it was a roller coaster of joy from being fired here...to absolute rage for Currie to hire him at Kstate... I can't even describe.

cmore · Dec 11, 2012, 03:29 PM

How is he doing over there? Do the fans like him. Cautious optimism? Or are they just waiting for the sucking to begin?

-josh- · Dec 11, 2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cmore

How is he doing over there? Do the fans like him. Cautious optimism? Or are they just waiting for the sucking to begin?

His plodding style of play is NOT a hit with fans (imagine that). Here's the thing though, Bill Snyder took their football program and turned it into a yearly competitor in conference, and Ron Prince almost ruined it again before Snyder came back out of retirement.

They see Bruce Weber as a Ron Prince type of coach, that he'll have SOME success with a team that should make the sweet 16 and then eventually sink the program like he did at Illinois. They want Weber and the Athletic Director Currie fired. He's not really being given a shot because they think if he couldn't succeed at a basketball school like Illinois then he doesn't have much of a chance at Kstate.

http://goemaw.com/forum/index.php?topic=25132.0

KJKobs · Dec 11, 2012, 03:55 PM

Texas A&M football. When I was younger, my dad went to College Station for a work conference and brought me back a ton of Aggies gear. So while the popular thing is to root for the Longhorns, I've been always cheering on the Aggies. Gig 'Em!

-josh- · Dec 11, 2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KJKobs

Texas A&M football. When I was younger, my dad went to College Station for a work conference and brought me back a ton of Aggies gear. So while the popular thing is to root for the Longhorns, I've been always cheering on the Aggies. Gig 'Em!

How about that Johnny football, i'm a fan of that kid even though i'm not a huge fan of A&M per se... Also what's this gig em about?

OlivetNaz · Dec 11, 2012, 05:02 PM

Boise State first (yes, even above the Illini) because of some personal relationships out there...then Illinois (lived in state for 18 years, last 7 in Champaign), Maryland (spent part of my childhood there) and Oregon State (was 1 purchased car from going there - deal for the car fell through).

Shief · Dec 11, 2012, 05:11 PM

BIG - Purdue (I'd go to grad school there if not Illinois, not when Illinois plays them)
Big12 - Texas
Pac 12 - Stanford, Colorado (grandma went there)
SEC - Florida (sister's best friend), Texas A&M (my girlfriend likes them)

Pick and choose from there

Will always hate
SEC - Mizzou (cousin went there), Alabama (Saban)

chief4life · Dec 11, 2012, 05:47 PM

As Robert from alioneye quoted, "We love NO OTHER."

Long live the Chief.

Go Illini · Dec 12, 2012, 08:26 PM

In addition to the Illini, I root for the Cal Golden Bears. I used to work with a woman that went to undergrad there, and she was super cool. She also knew Chunk from the Goonies, so that always stuck out in my mind.

U of I 89-05-10 · Dec 12, 2012, 08:40 PM

I don't actively root for any other team, but I sort of like the following:

- Northern Illinois: Parents went to undergrad there
- Bradley: Dad got MBA from there, was born in Peoria
- Iowa: I go to school here
- Florida State: Fellow school honoring American Indian history

pizzaman · Dec 13, 2012, 09:24 AM

I'm a Badger fan unless they are playing the Illini. My favorite brother in law is a Washington Huskie alum so I'm happy for him if they do well but I don't really give them any love or attention.

After that I have a few teams I would like to struggle (ND, Kansas, Duke, N. Carolina) but no one I really hate or like.

IlliniSaluki · Dec 13, 2012, 12:35 PM

SIUC & SIUE, St. Louis

I also follow Rutgers a bit since a few friends from H.S. went there. I guess they will now be my other B1G team except when they play the Illini of course. lol

PVR · Dec 13, 2012, 02:50 PM

My best friend from law school (who I met during the Zook era, which we bonded over, ha) is a Florida Gator, so we always support each other's teams (though watching Beal in that orange and blue was painful).

I also have a soft spot for DePaul. I don't think they should ever pose a real threat to us in Chicago recruiting. There is more than enough talent to go around (with us getting the best of it and them getting the rest). I'd like to see them get back to being a consistently decent program.

SteakSandwich · Dec 17, 2012, 04:26 AM

I've always liked Cal State Fullerton in baseball. Football it's all about the U it's about the U! I don't really follow them anymore but when i was kid i loved the Hurricanes. Basketball i have only had passion for one team and that's the Illini! All Hail The CHIEF!

NorthwesternIllini4 · Dec 17, 2012, 10:16 AM

When it comes to basketball, it's O&B 100% OurStateOurTeam

When it comes to football, I don't follow that closely but I've always had a soft spot for West Coast teams (probably since I always wanted to live out there). So Oregon, USC, and Cal are teams I don't mind seeing do well. Also University of Miami, though they've kinda fallen off recently

illynifan34 · Dec 17, 2012, 10:34 AM

I root for no one but Illinois.

I follow University of Cincinnati, only because they are the local team for me. Occasionally I listen to the UK basketball games because that's what's on the radio for college basketball.

wpr · Dec 17, 2012, 01:54 PM

B1G especially when they play ACC in bb or SEC in fb.
NIU grad.
Other IL teams like SIU and IL State. Always wish their programs were a little stronger. UIC my son grad from there.
Always liked Bradley since I grew up in the region.

Outside of the state- I have no deep loyalties. I take it game by game and see. EX: I loved Lou Holtz for taking Arkansas to the 1978 Orange Bowl to face #1 OK. He lost his All American guard, suspended 3 offensive starters just days before the game. They were given no chance whatsoever to win and yet put a beat down on Barry Switzer's team.

Dec 11, 2012, 12:23 PM	#2
BananaShampoo Captain 'Paign Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 8,564	Arizona State since I went there for grad school. After that I like when any Illinois teams do well aside from DePaul and except when they are playing __________________ C-U/UIUC Historian and Lover of all Things Illini

Dec 11, 2012, 02:49 PM	#4
-josh- STAHP! Location: The paign born and raised Posts: 3,174	Kansas State, i was converted by my great uncle back in 1997, his love for Bill Snyder influenced me...as well as his hatred for the Kansas Jayhawks. __________________ virtus junxit mors non separabit

Dec 11, 2012, 03:10 PM	#7
mdonsbach Location: Bethalto, IL Posts: 1,257	Non-Conference any and all B1G teams. After that...the underdog. __________________ Twitter

Dec 11, 2012, 03:13 PM	#8
orangeroses07 Location: Centralia, IL Posts: 253	Southern Illinois, since I go to school there now. I have a few other schools that I don't mind rooting for. Ole Miss, Texas, Oregon...I'm full blooded orange and blue, trust me __________________ ILLINICARDINALSBLUESBULLSTITANSSALUKIS

Dec 11, 2012, 03:55 PM	#12
KJKobs Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 873	Texas A&M football. When I was younger, my dad went to College Station for a work conference and brought me back a ton of Aggies gear. So while the popular thing is to root for the Longhorns, I've been always cheering on the Aggies. Gig 'Em! __________________ Twitter: @KJKobs

Dec 11, 2012, 12:07 PM	#1
IlliniFan1988 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 482	I am sure I am not alone in the fact I have another D-1 team I root for outside of . Who is your team? I am an Arkansas Razorbacks fan as well because I have family that lives down in Fort Smith. However, when the Hogs meet the Fighting Illini, it's all orange and blue .

Dec 11, 2012, 12:40 PM	#3
illiniracers Location: West Wendover, NV Posts: 214	Murray State Racers and ND in football (its a family thing)

Dec 11, 2012, 03:08 PM	#6
Ransom Stoddard Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 1,099	Georgia Tech, as my daughter goes there, and Kansas, as my inlaws are alums and its easier to keep the peace that way. They are also rabid Illini fans, so it seems only fair. I will also always root for Steve Lavin teams unless they play Illinois.

Dec 11, 2012, 03:29 PM	#10
cmore Posts: 1,833	How is he doing over there? Do the fans like him. Cautious optimism? Or are they just waiting for the sucking to begin?

Dec 11, 2012, 05:02 PM	#14
OlivetNaz Location: East Central IL Posts: 4,087	Boise State first (yes, even above the Illini) because of some personal relationships out there...then Illinois (lived in state for 18 years, last 7 in Champaign), Maryland (spent part of my childhood there) and Oregon State (was 1 purchased car from going there - deal for the car fell through). __________________ "If life were logical, men would ride side-saddle."

Dec 11, 2012, 05:11 PM	#15
Shief Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 744	BIG - Purdue (I'd go to grad school there if not Illinois, not when Illinois plays them) Big12 - Texas Pac 12 - Stanford, Colorado (grandma went there) SEC - Florida (sister's best friend), Texas A&M (my girlfriend likes them) Pick and choose from there Will always hate SEC - Mizzou (cousin went there), Alabama (Saban)

Dec 11, 2012, 05:47 PM	#16
chief4life Chief Supporter Location: Michigan Posts: 91	As Robert from alioneye quoted, "We love NO OTHER." Long live the Chief. __________________ Long Live the Chief

Dec 12, 2012, 08:26 PM	#17
Go Illini Posts: 45	In addition to the Illini, I root for the Cal Golden Bears. I used to work with a woman that went to undergrad there, and she was super cool. She also knew Chunk from the Goonies, so that always stuck out in my mind.

Dec 12, 2012, 08:40 PM	#18
U of I 89-05-10 Location: Iowa City, Ia. Posts: 952	I don't actively root for any other team, but I sort of like the following: - Northern Illinois: Parents went to undergrad there - Bradley: Dad got MBA from there, was born in Peoria - Iowa: I go to school here - Florida State: Fellow school honoring American Indian history

Dec 13, 2012, 09:24 AM	#19
pizzaman Location: Northwoods of Wisconsin Posts: 1,786	I'm a Badger fan unless they are playing the Illini. My favorite brother in law is a Washington Huskie alum so I'm happy for him if they do well but I don't really give them any love or attention. After that I have a few teams I would like to struggle (ND, Kansas, Duke, N. Carolina) but no one I really hate or like.

Dec 13, 2012, 12:35 PM	#20
IlliniSaluki Location: IL metro east burbs of St. Louis Posts: 119	SIUC & SIUE, St. Louis I also follow Rutgers a bit since a few friends from H.S. went there. I guess they will now be my other B1G team except when they play the Illini of course. lol

Dec 13, 2012, 02:50 PM	#21
PVR Location: Chicago Posts: 56	My best friend from law school (who I met during the Zook era, which we bonded over, ha) is a Florida Gator, so we always support each other's teams (though watching Beal in that orange and blue was painful). I also have a soft spot for DePaul. I don't think they should ever pose a real threat to us in Chicago recruiting. There is more than enough talent to go around (with us getting the best of it and them getting the rest). I'd like to see them get back to being a consistently decent program.

Dec 17, 2012, 04:26 AM	#22
SteakSandwich Location: Danville, IL Posts: 110	I've always liked Cal State Fullerton in baseball. Football it's all about the U it's about the U! I don't really follow them anymore but when i was kid i loved the Hurricanes. Basketball i have only had passion for one team and that's the Illini! All Hail The CHIEF!

Dec 17, 2012, 10:16 AM	#23
NorthwesternIllini4 Location: Chicago Posts: 419	When it comes to basketball, it's O&B 100% OurStateOurTeam When it comes to football, I don't follow that closely but I've always had a soft spot for West Coast teams (probably since I always wanted to live out there). So Oregon, USC, and Cal are teams I don't mind seeing do well. Also University of Miami, though they've kinda fallen off recently

Dec 17, 2012, 10:34 AM	#24
illynifan34 That's a winner!! Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 7,635	I root for no one but Illinois. I follow University of Cincinnati, only because they are the local team for me. Occasionally I listen to the UK basketball games because that's what's on the radio for college basketball. __________________ www.afsp.org In Mike I Trust Aggressive

Dec 17, 2012, 01:54 PM	#25
wpr Location: Northern frontier of Illini Country Posts: 4,327	B1G especially when they play ACC in bb or SEC in fb. NIU grad. Other IL teams like SIU and IL State. Always wish their programs were a little stronger. UIC my son grad from there. Always liked Bradley since I grew up in the region. Outside of the state- I have no deep loyalties. I take it game by game and see. EX: I loved Lou Holtz for taking Arkansas to the 1978 Orange Bowl to face #1 OK. He lost his All American guard, suspended 3 offensive starters just days before the game. They were given no chance whatsoever to win and yet put a beat down on Barry Switzer's team. __________________ One does not simply walk into Mordor.