Alabama-LSU has national rivalry status
By Edward Aschoff
Published November 01, 2012, 10:40:07 AM
Growing up in Baton Rouge, La., LSU junior safety Eric Reid was always accustomed to seeing that overwhelming sea of crimson march into his city every other year.
And he hated more each time.
During his younger days, he detested the sight of that gray elephant and he absolutely loathed two words shouted so confidently by those outsiders from two states over: “Roll Tide.”
Reid, who grew up a staunch LSU fan, was always excited for the Tigers’ traditional rivals, but Alabama week brought more emotion.
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