[05] Rivalry Essentials: Unpacking the Crucial Role That Rivalries Play in How We Experience College Sports

In Episode 5, Mike and Bob take a deep dive into rivalries and the many critical roles they play in the college sports ecosystem -- not just for fans, but for coaches and administrators too.

In this episode ...

Segment 1: One, Two, Three, Four ... wait, what are we fighting for?

• Why are there no moral absolutes in the souls of fans?
• What are rivalries and how do they happen?
• Why do we see prestige as a “zero sum” game?

Segment 2: The Constant Battle of Keeping Ahead (or Up With) The Joneses

• How does the performance of a rival drive our greatest fears or confirm our greatest hopes?
• When does a rival push a program to make substantive changes?
• Why are rivals, oftentimes, polar opposites of one another in their style?

Segment 3: Telling what we truly think: What are Mike’s and Bob’s deep feelings and thoughts on rivals?

• Purdue
• Kentucky
• Why is this healthy? We hope...

Wrap-Up: How could and have changes in conferences and throughout athletics impact functional rivalries and why these matchups need special consideration?

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