#college rivalry

[the-football-chick]

Dec. 1, 2023 -- A mutilated, dead longhorn cow was found on the lawn of an Oklahoma State University fraternity on Friday, one day ahead of the Big 12 Championship Game between the Texas Longhorns and the OSU Cowboys. 

*Statement from OK State:

*Statement from Fraternity where the longhorn was found in their frontyard.

That's messed up, the pictures were pretty disgusting.

[frontproofmedia]

Rivalry Boils Over: Flag Plant Mars Gators' Statement Win Over Seminoles

Florida Gators Flag Plant Sparks Controversy in Decisive Win Over FSU Seminoles

In the storied history of the Florida-Florida State rivalry, Saturday's postgame drama added another contentious chapter as the Gators' celebratory flag plant ignited tensions in Tallahassee.

What should have been a crowning moment for Florida head coach Billy Napier – his first victory over FSU after two previous attempts – devolved into controversy when edge rusher George Gumbs Jr. drove a Gators flag into the sacred Seminole head logo at midfield of Doak Campbell Stadium. The gesture, coming after Florida's decisive 31-11 victory, sparked an immediate confrontation between the bitter rivals.

"This isn't who we are," a visibly disappointed Napier stated in the postgame press conference. "What happened today overshadows a tremendous effort by our football team. We represented our university poorly, and that's on me. There will be consequences."

Seminoles Coach Norvell Responds to Celebration

The incident reached its boiling point when FSU head coach Mike Norvell, protecting his program's pride, personally intervened to snatch the flag from the celebrating Gators. The heated exchange that followed between the coaching staffs highlighted the raw emotions that define this decades-old rivalry.

"They earned their celebration," Norvell acknowledged, though his stern demeanor suggested otherwise. "But there's a right way and a wrong way to handle victory. We've been on both sides of this rivalry, and respect has always been paramount."

Lost in the postgame theatrics was Florida's remarkable late-season resurgence. The Gators, who stumbled to a 3-3 start, have transformed into one of the SEC's hottest teams, stringing together impressive victories over ranked LSU and Ole Miss before Saturday's dominant performance in Tallahassee.

Coach Napier Issues Apology for Postgame Incident

For Napier, who has faced mounting pressure in his second season at the helm, the win should have been a signature moment. Instead, he found himself apologizing for actions that, while born from jubilation, crossed an unwritten line in college football's code of conduct.

Gators End Season Strong with Third Straight Victory

The victory improves Florida to 7-5, potentially salvaging their season and building momentum toward their upcoming bowl game. However, the lasting image of this renewal of the Sunshine State's premier rivalry won't be the scoreboard but rather a flag plant that reminds everyone why this matchup remains one of college football's most passionate and volatile encounters.

Featured Photo: ESPN

[world-store]

Lawrence Bishnoi vs Davinder Bambiha: A college rivalry leaves India and Canada in a diplomatic row | Chandigarh News

NEW DELHI: When one thinks of student politics, JNU or DU often come to mind. Who’d have thought that a bid to control the Students Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU), a students’ outfit, would start a trail of killings that has now culminated in strained relations between India and Canada.Last week, when the relationship between the two countries had reached a flashpoint, armed gunmen…

[glow-worms-are-believers]

Quinn and crammin’ (dp x dc)

Jazz had seen the girl around before. She was a pretty girl, with blonde hair in a ponytail and soft blue eyes behind her glasses. That hadn’t been why Jazz noticed her at first though. Well, mostly not.

It was the books under the girl’s arm that had caught her eyes: “An Introduction to Psychopathology”. It was a book Jazz had remembered was for PSYCH 231 which was a class they didn’t have until their second year, and Jazz remembered seeing the girl in her introductory psychology class earlier this week.

The pretty girl was reading ahead.

Jazz looked back down at her own book on Cognitive Neurosciences and smiled wryly. A kindred spirit, she thought somewhat ruefully.

As Jazz looked to the girl who was sitting all alone at the library desk in front of the big manual, she felt a burst of impulsiveness take over. She gathered her things and walked determinedly towards the girl.

“You mind?” Jazz said as she indicated the chair in front of the stranger.

The girl lifted her head and blinked before she smiled. “Not at all.”

”Thanks,” Jazz replied with a bright smile. “I’m Jasmine Fenton.”

The girl’s grin widened as her eyes creased slightly. “Nice to meet you,” she answered happily. “My name’s Harleen Quinzel.”

[therealstacyfakename]

Hangster & the Army-Navy game

The army navy game was today I think and bc top gun brainrot is terminal I’m thinking about Jake and Bradley at the game together. While of course I’m imagining them there as students, in their uniforms, drunk out of their minds, and cocky as hell, adult hangster watching the game is special to me.

Bradley and Jake would 100% watch the game as alumni. Imagine them going to the game in their 40s and 50s deep in their domestic life. Tailgating in what becomes their usual spot, with friends before going into the stadium. once inside the stands Bradley spends most of the game complaining they have to stand so much to be able to see.

They don’t go every year of course but they always watch it and even host watch parties when other daggers are in town. it’s the one football game of the year Bradley will get into a grocery store argument over. They put out a navy football flag on their porch And Jake refuses to speak to their neighbors with two kids at west Point during game week.

One year they couldn’t watch the game on tv, they had to listen to it on the radio while driving home from visiting Jake’s sister, when navy scored a fourth touchdown, securing the win and successfully running down the clock, Bradley had to pull over because Jake started blowing him as soon as the commentator had confirmed they successfully got the field goal

Ok anyways shameless plug for a fanfic I love but domestic old men hangster is my obsession since reading this fic you should read it too.

It’s about them getting together later in life, like decade long slow burn but so so beautiful.

((Also idk if that last part I wrote went too far, just like the idea of them so excited they have to stop the car))

[luuxxart]

royal college trio 🍂🍁

[aventurineswife]

Could you do Reader x Aventurine where there are college rivals, reader always a top student not until Aventurine arrived and took reader 1st place and they have become the 2nd place, they always bickering who's the best but they never cross any line

One day reader got sick, Aventurine was worried because he hadn't seen them for 2 days so he decided to pay them a visit and found out reader had a high fever so he rushed out to buy a medicine for reader until now they have become close but still have those rivalry banter, rather more playful now

Kinda like rival to lover but they're like mutual pining until both of them say something

Closer by Competition

Summary: In college, you and Aventurine are fierce rivals, constantly competing for the top spot in your program. Aventurine’s unexpected arrival pushes you down to second place, sparking a lively competition filled with witty banter and mutual respect. But when you fall sick, Aventurine’s concern leads him to visit and care for you, marking a shift in your relationship. Slowly, your rivalry evolves into something warmer, as you both realize that perhaps you’re better together than in constant competition.

Tags: College Rivals to Lovers, Mutual Pining, Slow Burn, Rivalry with Affection, Fluff, Sickfic, Academic Competition, Banter, Playful Rivalry, Light Angst with a Happy Ending

Warnings: Mild language (playful insults and teasing), Brief mention of illness and fever

The rivalry between you and Aventurine began the moment he transferred into your program. You'd always been the top student, basking in the quiet satisfaction of watching your scores inch higher than anyone else's. But then he arrived—Aventurine, the guy with sandy-blond hair, sharp magenta and cyan eyes, and that ever-present confident smile that made your blood simmer. From the first test he aced, taking your spot at the top, to the last debate he won by the narrowest of margins, he had become your academic nemesis.

You were both locked in this unspoken battle, constantly throwing playful, biting remarks at each other in the lecture hall, or subtly trying to outdo each other with project presentations that dazzled the professors. But there was a line, one neither of you ever crossed—despite the bickering, there was an unspoken respect between you. And maybe… just maybe… a spark.

Then came a week where you weren't around to throw the usual quips his way. Aventurine noticed your absence. Two days passed without your witty retorts or side-eyed glares across the classroom, and he found himself… worried. The idea that something might actually be wrong bothered him in a way he didn’t expect.

Without a second thought, he managed to get your address from a mutual friend and decided to visit. When he knocked, your groggy, barely coherent voice from inside told him all he needed to know. He pushed the door open to find you sprawled on your bed, looking paler than he’d ever seen you.

"[Name]," he said, worry clear in his usually cool tone. "Why didn’t you tell anyone you were sick?"

Your response was a half-hearted, sleepy glare, which normally might have been funny if you didn't look like you were about to pass out. Aventurine didn’t waste any time. He left your apartment and returned shortly after with fever medication, a water bottle, and a bag of snacks, a surprising softness in his gaze as he handed you the medicine.

“You know,” he said, his usual smirk making an appearance. “For someone who supposedly likes being number one, you don’t seem very committed to staying alive.”

You rolled your eyes weakly, the smallest smile tugging at your lips. “Coming from the guy who’s obsessed with competition. Figures you'd be here just to make sure I get back to competing with you.”

He chuckled, brushing a stray hair off your forehead. “I wouldn’t want my only worthy rival giving up that easily.”

From that day, something changed between you two. Your exchanges softened, though the rivalry remained. You’d still argue over who got the higher test score, whose presentation dazzled more, but now your banter was laced with a new warmth. He’d check in on you more often, and you found yourself doing the same, wondering if he’d eaten lunch, if he’d stayed up too late cramming. It wasn’t long before people around campus began to notice how your rivalry was slowly morphing into something else.

One day, after yet another mock argument about a recent exam score, Aventurine grinned and leaned closer, his eyes dancing. “You know, I think we might make a better team than rivals.”

You felt a warmth rise in your cheeks, rolling your eyes to hide it. “Maybe. But don’t think that’s going to make me go easy on you.”

He laughed, his smile softer this time. “Good. I’d hate for it to be too easy.” And with that, your rivalry became something deeper, both of you leaning into the subtle affection that had grown between you.

[specialagentartemis]

everybody wants things to be ~enemies to lovers~ when the dynamic of "We are truly matched rivals... ultimate nemeses... one of us will defeat the other... I respect you even as I seek to destroy you, just as you do for me... for we are Uniquely Equals... no one else is on our level... perfectly counterbalanced but equally noble warriors in our clashing goals that will lead to the ultimate destruction of one or the other... this obsession will destroy us Both" "[deep sigh] no. I hate you. please get out of my office" is infinitely funnier

[bowl-of-fruit-loops]

hey why did bill’s ex-wife move to clivesdale? literally no one from hatchetfield would do that. people die and go missing all the time and they refuse to leave. and if they do they don’t move to fucking clivesdale

[sapphic-mad-scientist]

Morella is fighting a monster Lenore: Just stay calm! You already have everything you need to beat it! Morella: The power to believe in myself!? Lenore: No, a sword! Stab it!

[sysba]

well well well, if it isn't the blorbos i have been rambling about for weeks! in other words, hello i have commissioned the most wonderful most talented @gncrezan so i could have the ctos x haikyuu crossover my heart longed for. enjoy angel and rayyan being so very sport-anime-rivals coded<3 they're about to be the most unbeatable pair just you wait!! + bonus teeny tobin who is very worried about the freshman's mental state lol i love jocks so much they're all insane or silly (and angel is both) 🥰

ps. rayyan beloved belongs to collegetennisoriginstory! which btw-- go read because it's the best thing ever

[heardatmedschool]

Student 1: What the hell? It seems like the whole Law School is in our library.

Student 2: Kick them out.

Student 3: Play the Kreb’s Cycle Rap* or some shit so they’ll get spooked out and leave.

* Shoutout to Rap Medicina, saving science students since 2015.

[alaskan-wallflower]

how my parents feel after always reminding me how much better my older brother is than me

[hussyknee]

You know you've gone too deep down the ice hockey romance hole when you, 37 years old, start thinking of Sidney Crosby (also 37) and Alex Ovechkin (39) as old-timer legends who should retire soon.

[grinchwrapsupreme]

the scene in Victor. Echo. November. where we get three different rumours about what happened to Phantom Limb's phantom limbs is so good like literally everybody knows that Billy was involved somehow but nobody knows the real details and then Billy admits he also doesn't remember like yeah that's exactly what happens when you do weird shit in college

[cassandralexxx]

IM GOING TO THE ____ FOOTBALL GAME TODAY LETS GOOOOOOO