NewAngler Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 there was a discussion on a local sports radio station of rivalries. What are some of your favorties? I did a blog for a while and wrote a "blog" article on my favorites of all time.. check it out here, its on the second page www.theuseddailynews.blogspot.com Quote
preach4bass Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 I can't find it. How about cutting and pasting it here. My favorite sports rivalries are: Cowboys v Redskins Duke v UNC (basketball) I also enjoy watching the Florida v Georgia or Florida State games (although I'm not a fan of any of those teams). Quote
NewAngler Posted September 23, 2009 Author Posted September 23, 2009 my mistake- here it is: I don't know if you know, but the state just below good ole' Virginia has sick college basketball programs. UNC, Duke, and now with Wake Forest emerging among the elite, they are by far the most dominating state. Tonight, two of the top 10 ranked teams collide in a sure to be an epic battle. That's right folks, UNC and Duke will battle it out at 7 pm on ESPN. I figured I will give my two cents on the top rivalries in all of sports, in all the land. Okay, maybe just the 4 major sports. Who knows, maybe a tennis rivalry will make it, at this point I know as much about this blog as our president knows about the future of our economy not much. So here it is, 10.) Andy Roddick v. Novak Djokovic (tennis)- Hey, tennis made the list. This started when Roddick went public about Novak's injuries; he made a comment mocking him. Saying that, "He's either quick to call a trainer or he's the most courageous guy of all time." That was in last year's U.S Open. Novak won the match, and when on saying in the post-match interview, How are those injuries now? Not too much of a rivalry, we'll see where it goes from here. 9.) UCONN Lady Huskies v. Tennessee Lady Vols (womens college basketball)- These team have been battling for years on who is the greatest college women's team of all. Sorry, UCONN, I have to give it to Pat Summit and the Lady Vols. 8.) Jack Nicklaus v. Arnold Palmer (golf)- This is probably the greatest golf rivalry of all time. I had to have a golf one in here, and I thought long and hard which one it should be. The other option was John Daly v. his shirt. I didn't want to put a picture of his fat *** on here though. 7.) Muhammad Ali v. Joe Frazier (boxing)- Back when boxing had fans, and heavy weight bouts where something special and you could gather the entire family around to watch two brutes fight til near death, there was this rivalry. The only rivalry on this list where death threats were made and an escort was required to walk around with Frazier. In this trilogy of fights Frazier delivered Mr. Cassius Clay his first loss. Not to mention it sold out Madison Square Garden a month out from the fight, with no ticket master, a purse to the winner of $2.5 million, and 300 million viewers worldwide. These numbers a larger enough to give even Don King a hard on. 6.) O.j Simpson v. The Law (football/culture)- He may have escaped the long arms of the law in L.A., but failed to do so against Vegas. Long live LVPD! 5.) Boston Redsox v. New York Yankees (baseball)- Not much to be said here, the rivalry started back when George Babe Ruth was traded and the curse of Boston was created. How's it looking now, Yankees? It seems to be the bigger rivalry laying behind all of this is Sen. George Mitchell vs. the Yankee superstars. Good luck, Mr. Mitchell, they're all cheaters. 4.) The Ohio State University v. University of Michigan (college football)- Started in 1897, the rivalry is just as big as it was back then. Of course, with the down fall of the football program at Michigan, the rivalry used to be much better. Way to go, Rich Rod! I actually had an opportunity to make it up to one of these games, I should have gone, I would have a lot more to talk about. 3.) Los Angeles Lakers v. Boston Celtics (pro basketball)- I don't know what era is better, Magic I can live through anything Johnson vs. Larry I shoot the ball like an amateur Bird of the 80s or today's version; Kobe vs. The Basketeers (Garnett, Peirce, Allen). They were in the finals last year, I hope it reaches the ultimate peak a couple more times by the time these players retire. 2.) University of North Carolina Chapel Hill v. Duke University (college basketball, mens)- Two of the most dominating college sports teams of all time are only separate by 20 high way miles. The classic rivalry started early years in the 1950s with the birth of the ACC. Holy ****, the game is on tonight, and I still have no idea who I want to win. Holy ****, THE biggest regular college basketball game is on tonight! I need to say no more about this game/ rivalry. North Carolina leads the on-going record 128-97. Wow. Here it is, the moment you've been waiting for, the biggest rivalry in sports, in my unbiased (ha, yea right) opinion. 1.) Washington Redskins v. Dallas Cowbitches (pro football)- I don't think I need to explain this one. And I don't want to gather **** from any Cowboys fans. I genuinely feel this is the biggest rivalry in all of sports. It probably does have something to do with me being a HUGE fan of the Skins, and probably a lot more to do with that I LOATHE the Cowboys. Hail! I am sad to say it but the Girls are winning this fight with 57 wins. Skins have 37. Two ties have happened. We'll get back, keep Tony Romo, and Trouble Owens. Hail! Quote
ArcticCat500 Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Yankees n Red Sox.....go Yanks!!!! Quote
preach4bass Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Hey NewAngler, At least we agree on what the top two sports rivalries are. But, I doubt we'd be able to watch them in the same room without killing each other. ;D Go Cowboys! Go Duke! Quote
Super User Root beer Posted September 23, 2009 Super User Posted September 23, 2009 The Iron Bowl!!! Quote
looking4structure Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Texas A and M vs Texas Longhorns GO AGGIES Cowboys vs Redskins GO COWBOYS Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs GO MAVS - MFFL Quote
seyone Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Flyers- Devils Eagles - Giants Eagles- Cowgirls Phillis- Mets (not so much this season) Quote
Little Luey Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Being from Chicago the biggest riveries you will find are: Bears vs. Packers (which is the oldest rivery in football) football is different in the city when the Bears play the Packers. When Lovie Smith was introduced as the new Bears coach, he said one of his goals was to beat Green Bay, I loved it. White soxs (south side) vs. Cubs (north side), families are divided because of which team you like. I was so glad when interleague games started because before that the games did not count. I am a Sox's fan and I don't care if they don't win many games as long as the Soxs beat the Cubs. Quote
Quitlimpin Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 UT v OU is a pretty nasty rivalry. I didn't realize how seriously the Okies take it until I moved into the heart of Sooner country. They literally hate everything about Texas. Quote
FordNFishinLover Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Being from Chicago the biggest riveries you will find are: Bears vs. Packers (which is the oldest rivery in football) football is different in the city when the Bears play the Packers. When Lovie Smith was introduced as the new Bears coach, he said one of his goals was to beat Green Bay, I loved it. . Shame yall cant get it done!!! ;D ;D ;D Lol, i def think of the Pack attack vs Duh? bears! When it comes to rivarly... Another big one around here is Cubs vs cardinals. Quote
tipptruck1 Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 most of my favs have been listed but you guys left out some good ones. Redwings vs Blackhawks lakers vs Celtics Cheifs vs Broncos vs Raiders Pats vs Colts Browns vs Steelers Jeff Gordon vs Dale Sr. Irish vs MI, MI state, USC, Navy AL Bundy vs Peg Bundy The world vs The new york Yankees the world vs The red sox Quote
-HAWK- Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 most of my favs have been listed but you guys left out some good ones. Redwings vs Blackhawks lakers vs Celtics Cheifs vs Broncos vs Raiders Pats vs Colts Browns vs Steelers Jeff Gordon vs Dale Sr. Irish vs MI, MI state, USC, Navy AL Bundy vs Peg Bundy The world vs The new york Yankees the world vs The red sox LoL ;D Quote
tbird Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 UT v OU is a pretty nasty rivalry. I didn't realize how seriously the Okies take it until I moved into the heart of Sooner country. They literally hate everything about Texas. Yeah , that TX VS Oklahoma game is one nasty ordeal. My wife is a huge OU fan ..I'm a UT fan ..you can imagine what happens around here on game day. T Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted September 24, 2009 Super User Posted September 24, 2009 U of M vs OSU "Bo vs Woody" Nothing like being at the game and being a Michigan fan in Columbus, a life threatening experience. OSU fans smash Michigan car windows, overturn cars and riot! Go Blue Quote
fish-fighting-illini Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Football NFL Packers vs Bears KC vs Oakland these 2 teams always hate ea other College - OSU and USC MI and somebody prob ND ND and a couple but fading with being so bad Baseball - Cubs vs Cardinals Yanks vs Bosox ( not close enough to know first hand but I suspect the best rivalry anywhere of any sport anything I disagree on the Cubs vs W Sox. Most Cub fans could care less about the W Sox and their 3,000 statewide fans Coll B Ball - ILL vs IA they just don't like ea other. Recruiting scandels, tampering, whistleblowing Quote
slider head Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 South Carolina vs Clemsom Pitt vs West Va Tennessee vs Florida Bruins vs Canadians and.......my beloved pitiful Hoos (Uva) vs the Chokies Groh must Go! Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted September 24, 2009 Super User Posted September 24, 2009 U of M vs OSU "Bo vs Woody" Nothing like being at the game and being a Michigan fan in Columbus, a life threatening experience. OSU fans smash Michigan car windows, overturn cars and riot! Go Blue How did you get out of Columbus alive ? Quote
Aaron Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 I would have to say it is OSU and UM. I don't like either one of these schools but I always try to watch the Buckeyes and Wolverines go at. I would put a lot of the SEC rivalries up there as well. Plus there is the Raiders and most everyone else. I once heard that being a Charger fan in the mens bathroom at a Raiders game was one the most dangerous places in the world. Quote
Little Luey Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Being from Chicago the biggest riveries you will find are: Bears vs. Packers (which is the oldest rivery in football) football is different in the city when the Bears play the Packers. When Lovie Smith was introduced as the new Bears coach, he said one of his goals was to beat Green Bay, I loved it. . Shame yall cant get it done!!! ;D ;D ;D Lol, i def think of the Pack attack vs Duh? bears! When it comes to rivarly... Another big one around here is Cubs vs cardinals. Maybe you should check the record since Lovie came to Chicago, I know he is ahead in the W's. see wjhat I ment. > Quote
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