Texas-Texas A&M To End Rivalry Game?

In an article published on theeagle.com, an anonymous editorial author comments on the future of the annual highly anticipated Texas-Texas A&M rivalry game. This game is the highlight of many loyal fan’s Thanksgiving holidays and one that has been going on for over 100 years. However, with A&M moving to the SEC, fans are worried about continuing the long-standing tradition.

 

It seems possible that the tradition will continue because both teams will have a number of out of conference games each season. However, the matchup will not be as significant, rankings wise, because the game will not be one to determine conference standings like it has been in the past. For the sake of UT and A&M fans, one should hope the rivalry continues because rivalries are the heart of American football.

 

With all the commotion surrounding conference realignment, the issue of continuing the Texas-Texas A&M game brought up an interesting subject, and one most people had probably not even thought of at this point. Everyone sees the problems with conference realignment in the money, television deals, or unbalanced divisions. However, people must stop and think about what truly matters in college football, our long-standing, hateful rivalries. What if UF or Auburn suddenly moved to the ACC? Although it would be likely that the games would still continue they wouldn’t have as much of an impact because they wouldn’t affect our standings within the SEC. Also, consider the unthinkable. What if Texas and Texas A&M are not able to maintain their rivalry game for whatever reason? As UGA fans, how would we feel if the highly anticipated UGA-UF game was suddenly removed from the schedule? Fans would be devastated. Conference realignment is inevitable and is currently re-shaping the realm of college football, however, I hope that rivalry games are not swept under the rug and are still considered a vital part of college football; whether within or out of conference.