Is it possible to root for a team from a university you did NOT graduate from?

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I graduated the University of South Florida, but I am a Florida Atlantic Owls fan. The reason why is because I was FORCED back home due to finding no jobs in Tampa.

Being the extremely weird man I am, I cannot bring myself to root for my alma mater, since I don't live in Tampa anymore, but back home in Palm Beach County. People tell me to cheer for the Bulls, but I scream at them that I don't want to, since I don't live in Tampa anymore.

Is it normal to root for your hometown university team, even though you graduated from a different one?

Answer 1

jessicarosen | 148 opinions shared on Sports topic.

Explorer

Yeah, why not? I've rooted for the local teams, even though I did not go to school there.

Asker

9 mo
But that's different. You see, I'm rooting for the local teams, even if they suck. I don't root for powerhouses like the Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes, etc.

Answer 2

Asker

But that's different. You see, I'm rooting for the local teams, even if they suck. I don't root for powerhouses like the Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes, etc.

Answer 3

TeddyGotT

Xper 5

Yeah of course it's possible

Asker

9 mo
Is it? I don't want to root for my alma mater, even though people are telling me to, since they don't service my area.
TeddyGotT

9 mo
Totally fine, you don't HAVE to like a specific team, it's sport and by nature support for it is optional.

Answer 4

Asker

Is it? I don't want to root for my alma mater, even though people are telling me to, since they don't service my area.

Answer 5

TeddyGotT

Totally fine, you don't HAVE to like a specific team, it's sport and by nature support for it is optional.

Is it possible to root for a team from a university you did NOT graduate from?

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