ad,I think it goes along with what Doc said about academics. So many folks that live in areas other than the \"Southeast\" think that we are all rubes. I totally understand what you mean when you say you \"hate\" some of the SEC schools. Me thinks as Popeye would say, for the most part that is focused on football. Growing up in a christian home, know that the word \"hate\" does not mean turn the other cheek, again and again. Until Coach Richt arrived on campus, we had some success, of that I am proud. In my heart, I know that Mark Richt is a believer, not for show, it is on his sleeve for all to see. That funny little football that we love so much has a distinct shape, not like a soccer ball, baseball, or basketball. Takes funny bounces and drives all of us crazy at times. When it takes a turn we don't like, we have to look at the talent we have and hope that we can equalize the bad breaks. The SEC is without a doubt a tough conference, I love the SEC, above all I love UGA. UGA/SEC.