There may be a better thread to post this in and it's not a great article but does have some good points. I especially like this observation: "College football fans don’t like to be reminded of the crass commercialism of their favorite sport. They like to think the game, unlike pro sports, transcends profit-driven motives through its traditionalism. For many Americans, their commitment to their alma mater is their culture. It’s integral to who they are, represents where they come from, and it’s not up for sale.
This is especially true in the South where SEC football has replaced the Confederacy as the defining cultural symbol of the region."
A football coach’s high-profile departure reveals a lot about the sport–and America itself
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