Not all Alabama football fans feel the same about the Tennessee Vols. After 12 straight Crimson Tide victories, some younger fans see the Vols as just another opponent. For that group of Tide fans, hate is not an appropriate emotion.
Many, more seasoned fans, regard the Vols differently. Some of us think Tennessee remains an unsurpassed rival. More than a few, don’t hesitate to admit holding on to a deep hatred for anything associated with puke orange.
For the second, hate-bearing group, a joyous celebration is lighting up a cigar, late in the fourth quarter of an Alabama Crimson Tide victory over the Vols.