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What It's Like To Be Part Of The Biggest Rivalry In College Sports

There's no better feeling.

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What It's Like To Be Part Of The Biggest Rivalry In College Sports

You know which one I'm talking about. And if you don't, you aren't from around here. I'm talking about UNC vs. Duke. The good ole Tar Heels vs. Coach K's Blue Devils. While I am a student at UNC, I consider my position in the rivalry to be completely unbiased and fair. After all, Duke is arguably the most hated team in college sports. And here's what it's like to be the other (better) half of the rivalry.

1. You can literally feel when it's Game Day.

The energy is all over campus, everyone is wearing their school colors, and everyone's plans for the day revolve around one thing: the game.

2. Everyone gets tense when you see someone wearing your rival school's colors on campus.

"What are they doing here?"

3. There's always something happening for the game.

Whether it's watching at a sports bar, going to the game, or crowding together in your friend's apartment, there's always something happening to watch the game.

4. You know school pride like no one else.

When you have a rivalry this big, you know how to love your school through anything (even the heartbreaking losses).

5. It pisses you off when people that go to another school try to act like you are their rivals.

I'm sorry, when was the last time I cared about your school, or team, or anything?

6. You have a mutual respect for them.

We hate each other, but respectfully. You'll find us trash-talking and never more. We have a mutual understand that both schools are loved by their students, and we don't cross the line.

Nevertheless, Go Tar Heels!

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