I actually had my epiphany while sitting with a friend who was a USC student. Someone was transferring somewhere, and he kept railing about how “people who come to USC better be ready to compete” and, “this scrub is scared to compete,” and blah blah blah blah blah.

I calmly pointed out that HE was transferring to Loyola Marymount because USC is in a pretty terrible place and there’s nothing to do anywhere near campus and is generally horrible. He couldn’t make the connection. Since then, I’ve always been hyper aware of the “compete” clause inherent to any of the blue blood programs. None of them seem to understand that going to their schools is not the end all/ be all for every kid in America.

I hereby vow to never become one of those fans, and I hope you are all with me. We all had options when we chose a school. And we didn’t choose them solely because they were the best at one single thing. It’s why I’ll never get angry if a kid doesn’t pick CU, and why I’ll always love my Buffaloes:

I chose to be a Buff for many reasons, and I feel a connection with anyone who also chooses to do so. We feel at home at the same place.

Go Buffs!

Situations and circumstances can vary wildly and the public/fans RARELY if ever know the true stories behind all involved