If either MSU or Auburn lose, I would have to agree with their assessment. I will admit that I usually root against all sec teams in bowl games except Tennessee and South Carolina. I feel that almost anything that's good for other sec teams is not good for UT. GO VOLS!!!!
Generally, I'll pull for SEC schools other than UF and bammer during bowl season. But I certainly don't feel compelled to defend the honor of all these teams that have been kicking our teeth in for the past several years out of some blind conference loyalty. Ole Miss has become a huge thorn in our side in the Midstate- so if this game helps our recruiting in any way, then I'm glad they lost.
Besides, does the SEC really
need defending? This league has proven it on the field time and again for the past decade. It's clearly the best football conference, and one or two bowl losses isn't going to change that.