Quote:Are there some people here who don't believe that rivalry games motivate players?  You have GOT to be kidding me.  The expression, "That's why they play the game" was born from those historic rivalries.  Duke vs North Carolina, Fl vs GA, OSU vs UM, Auburn vs Alabama, USC vs UCLA. 


 

Trust me, when the Florida Gators take the field against Florida State later this year, ignore both team's records and watch the magic. 


 

As Hail said above ^^  The season is salvaged if you just win that one game.    


 

Jeez- we got a bunch of Keyboard QBs in here...

 

You're right...some of us have never played football in our life and have no clue.

 

Now Hail wants to talk about motivation in practice....do guys get a little fired up to play the game, sure, but it all boils down to a few things.  Execution, players making plays, and coaching.  AGAIN, after the first drive or two, the players settle down and its like any other game.  You can see it time and time again.

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