990WBOB
  • WBOB Radio
  • Past Casts
  • F Bomb Friday
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • About
    • WBOB Press Releases
    • Join Our Team!
    • CHARITY GALA

I Love College Football Rivalries

7/6/2013

Comments

 
By Coach Hayes
Picture
When you think of College football, the first thought that comes to mind is: Epic Rivalries. 
It may be the campus culture, or just the passionate nature of college football; but when two rivals face off, win-loss records go out the window. The only thing that matters is what happens on the field that day. Both teams can be undefeated or winless, but either way, it's either team's biggest game outside of the Conference Championship, a Bowl Game, or the National Championship. The winner will own the bragging rights over their opponent for an entire year. The loser will have to sit and wait for their revenge. 

When talking about college football rivalries, certain match-ups stand out; Ohio State/Michigan, Auburn/Alabama, Notre Dame/USC, or Texas/Texas A&M. However, there is one defunct rivalry making a comeback: West Virginia/Virginia Tech. Mind you, this won't occur until 2021... but hey, its coming back! These teams have been playing since 1912, and 33 consecutive years from 1973-2005; with the Mountaineers holding a narrow series lead at 28-22-1. The last time that these coal belt rivals met, Virginia Tech took home the victory and the Black Diamond Trophy. Back then both teams were in the Big East Conference until The Hokies spread their wings and took off for the ACC. 
Picture
The Black Diamond Trophy, as it currently sits in its Blacksburg home.
Last season, West Virginia jumped ship and left the slumping Big East (now the American Athletic Conference), moving south to the SEC. There is still eight years before this rivalry will be reborn, but these campuses are already buzzing with anticipation for the next game. .
Comments
    Picture

    Support WBOB Sports
    Click On Today's
    Sponsor


    Associated Press
    Sports Headlines

    Search
    WBOB Sports Archives

    NFL
    MLB
    College Football
    College Hoops
    NBA
    NHL
    Boxing
    MMA

    MiLB


    Picture

    The
    WBOB Sports
    Staff

    Senior Sports Writer
    Michael Parente 
    MP@990WBOB.com

    Senior Editor
    Kevin Aherne
    KA@990WBOB.com

    Writer,On Air Personality & Editor
    Adam Palazio
    Pal@990WBOB.com

    Beat Writer & Ast Editor
    Ryan Fox

    Info@990WBOB.com

    Chief Hockey Correspondent 
    Travis Barrett
    Info@990WBOB.com


    Staff Writer
    Pat Sullivan
    Info@990WBOB.com

    Other
    WBOB Sports Contributors


    WBOB Hockey Writer
    David Rivard 

    Football Correspondent
    Mike Ferguson
    - NoledOut.com

    Former NFL Player
    Patrick Pass


    NE Pats Expert
    Erick Scalavino
    - PFW.com


    Proud 
    WBOB Sports
    Supporters
    

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture

    Contact 
    WBOB Sports 


    info@990WBOB.com


    Affiliate
    News
    Feeds

Search For Your Favorite WBOB Author,
​or BobCast

990WBOB 
An Independent Media Outlet.

The views opinions and thoughts expressed do not  reflect those of 990WBOB, its management or its staff. All Rights Reserved 990WBOB.com 2007-2020
​
Contact WBOB HERE

WBOB Reads

Weather

Live BOBCasts

Past Casts

Contact Us

Join Our Team!

Featured Supporters

Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
  • WBOB Radio
  • Past Casts
  • F Bomb Friday
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • About
    • WBOB Press Releases
    • Join Our Team!
    • CHARITY GALA