It was apparent to me when Georgia scored its first touchdown, one of which I still have my doubts about, that part of what the Southeastern Conference has stood for in its 75 years has been almost completely vanquished.
Growing up as a young Gators fan, I always thought of the SEC as the best conference in America because it featured the best football and the classiest fans in the country, but recent seasons have proved me wrong. Whether it's LSU spitting and throwing objects at opposing fans or Georgia fans celebrating as if they had just won three National Championships in one year, the image in my mind of SEC fans has severely diminished.
If I hadn't attended Saturday's game, I would have believed Georgia fans had just won the most important game of their lives. From the taunts and comments I received walking back to my tailgate, I was under the impression that it was Georgia that had won 8 of the last 10 meetings. I, along with The Gator Nation, am part of a dying breed of passionate fans who still are able to display class following either a win or a loss.
My message to everyone: Let's keep it that way. We are better than everyone else, no matter the outcome of a horribly played game. Don't stoop down to their level. Besides, when you go to UGA, 3 wins out of 18 are pretty good odds.
