April 16, 2007. Some people will always remember where they were on that day when they heard about the Virginia Tech Massacre. For some, it's a day that will rank right up there with 9/11 and Columbine. Granted it was a terrible day, but for God's sake do we really need to continue this obnoxious "America's Team" crap with Virginia Tech too?
Now don't get me wrong, what happened there was a tragedy no doubt. But how come every time something bad happens America is "supposed" to root for the teams surrounding those areas.
Last year in the NFL it was the Saints because of Hurricane Katrina, after 9/11 it was the New York teams, and after the VT Massacre it's Virginia Tech. Well I say screw Virginia Tech.
Growing up a Pitt fan, I hate them. And I can't even show my hatred for them here in Happy Valley. You see all those maroon and orange Penn State shirts to pay tribute to VT are still being worn around here. On tv announcers are describing VT as "America's Team", and when I happened to be out one day and noticed VT was losing. My exclamation of "ALRIGHT THE HOKIES ARE LOSING!" drew stares and glares.
When did it become a social law that we're supposed to root for the teams who represent areas that have recently suffered tragedies? How does that help? I didn't root for the New York teams after 9/11, I didn't root for the Saints last year, and I'm not rooting for VT this year.
Besides, did anyone in NYC, Blacksburg, or New Orleans cheer for the Pirates after the Johnstown Flood? Did they don the Pitt's colors after Walt Harris was hired? Did they root for the Steelers to win the Super Bowl after Rolling Rock left town?
NO. So until then...Go Fuck Yourself, Virginia Tech!
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