Badgers still hate Gophers despite dominance in rivalry

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Rivalries and trophy games are what really separate the Big Ten from other conferences. Sure, other leagues have them, but few have had them for as long as the Big Ten has. These games mean something to the players, alumni and current fans. At least they are supposed to. As the Badgers gear up for the longest-played continuous series in FBS football this weekend, we are daring to ask the question...

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I look back and remember so many times in the past when it looked like the Badgers were about to end a great season, and it was smashed by the Gophers, who staged an upset. Before that, when the Badgers were looking for credibility from a season, and a win against Minnesota would give them that, it was the Gophers who beat them, and confidence was gone.

Like they said, there was an entire generation of us who watched as Minnesota rained on our parades, and even when we did well - destroyed most of what we gained by beating us when it mattered most, to us.

Hatred? I think so. It's a Minnesota vs Wisconsin thing, and it carries over to the Vikings vs Packers too. Hatred! Like it or not, it's what's at the heart of all really big rivalries. It probably should be called "controlled hatred" though, because we don't attack each other with swords. Yet.... there are times it would feel right, aren't there? thumbsup

The Badgers win this one 38-13. It's another one of those second half steam-roller jobs. They just wear everyone down, then gob smack them.
 
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