School rivalries

notaznguy
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:11:20 +0000

Uh…because if these rivalries were based on academics they would suck (unless they were super geeky and geniuses like M.I.T./Cal Tech, then maybe). UCLA and USC are big time sports universities so that’s one of the main reasons they’d make such good rivals. The fact they’re also about 10-15 miles apart makes it an even better rivalry; both schools competing to be the dominant university in Los Angeles. And VTECaddict is right. Cal wouldn’t have many UCLA fans in the audience whilst UCLA and USC both have stadiums that are close to their respective schools. We also have a long tradition of history in our rivalry with SC. IMO, I don’t really see Cal as our “rival.” I guess they’re more of a big brother school. Just another member of the UC system.

“I personally don’t understand why everyone is still playing this charade. I got so sick of hearing all those USC jokes at orientation and seeing vids of all the hostility. Why can’t we just get along -.-”

At the same time why don’t we all just cancel everything in the world and crown everybody champions and winners and sing kum bah yah and hold hands and sing like little cute school girls?

The rivalry today is sure pathetic compared to what it used to be. Thanks for contributing.