Gridiron Belles

Among the millions of things I love about the SEC and it’s fans, the thing I really enjoy is the camaraderie between fans of opposing teams.

Relax. This statement is in regard to ticket sharing.

Maybe it’s because I am writing a book. Maybe it’s because the South breeds nice people. Maybe it’s because we all seem to get it—If I have tickets and your team is playing, I fully understand your desire for the tickets and am more than willing to help you.

Such was the instance with my tickets to the FL v LSU game in Gainesville. I used to have a phenomenal contact to Gator seats at any stadium in the country, but not for this game. So, I put out my feelers and sure enough, a die hard LSU family knew I needed to check off The Swamp from my list. One week later, I received the golden ticket. Two, in fact. Two LSU v FL tickets to get me into The Swamp to help me see the game and reach my goal.

So is the case of the SEC Championship game. An SEC-LOVING friend of mine, a Georgia fan, has access to some pretty cool all-SEC things. While she will not be a spectator at the SEC Championship game in ATL because she’ll be working the game, she has been ever so kind and willing to put our HER feelers for me, an Auburn fan. Could I be more appreciative?  Not unless they were field passes…

Why? Why have both of these people ( and so many more) been beyond generous with their tickets and support even though I’m for the other team?

Because a fanatical Alabama fan empathizes with the fanatical Tennessee fan. ( Well, maybe not Tenessee…). But, the obsession is the same at all 12 schools. Sure, we are loyal to our team through and through. But we are also loyal to our fellow loyal fans of the other team. Tickets are a coveted commodity. Being a part of history in your home or away stadium is worth more than any dollar amount or grudge.

Let’s face it, it all changes next year—every game switches and you just may need to call a friend from the other team yourself.

I just hope this generosity and understanding spreads all the way to The Plains where I am in need of a ticket to the Auburn v Georgia game tomorrow!