Sad fans are sad: Week 5 - 2017
Sadness swept over the SEC in Week 5 as many teams found a way to disappoint their already hurting fanbases. It was a tough day across the state of Mississippi, as Ole Miss and Mississippi State both suffered blowout losses, while both LSU and Tennessee fans got wakeup calls that their programs may not be what they thought.
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Vanderbilt vs. Florida
There wasn’t a ton of photographic evidence of Vandy’s disappointment in a 38-24 loss to Florida, mainly because the ‘Dores kept it close throughout.
Ballgame #VANDYvsUF #sadSECfans pic.twitter.com/xOFLLATLcc
— SadSECfans (@sadSECfans) September 30, 2017
One famous Vanderbilt alum took to Twitter to vent his frustration, however:
Proud of my school Vandy for scoring 24, hanging in at Fla. But so disappointed in late-game tackling. HAD A CHANCE. HIT WITH YOUR HEART.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) September 30, 2017
Georgia vs. Tennessee
Yup, this one was bad. The best thing that Butch Jones currently has going for him is that LSU was upset by Troy shortly after the Vols 41-0 loss to Georgia, which kept every writer in America from simultaneously hammering away on his obituary. Still, this kind of loss will sting for years to come.
Contemplating his facial hair choice at halftime #sadSECfans #UTvsUGA pic.twitter.com/4LDj83weMQ
— SadSECfans (@sadSECfans) September 30, 2017
Tennessee hasn’t been shut out since Sept. 17, 1994. And that’s not fake news.
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) September 30, 2017
Somebody buy those Tennessee fans a beer (via @marshallhughes) pic.twitter.com/tLBDXWZzqs
— Saturday Down South (@SDS) October 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/PickSixPreviews/status/914257948003770368
“If we leave now we can still hit the early bird special for dinner” #sadSECfans #UTvsUGA pic.twitter.com/UrwPIlO2Yi
— SadSECfans (@sadSECfans) September 30, 2017
Meanwhile, in Tennessee pic.twitter.com/oSUshfJYya
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) September 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/DawgStool/status/914509082110910466
More Tennessee sadness at the half #sadSECfans #UTvsUGA pic.twitter.com/FuE2q1RkVZ
— SadSECfans (@sadSECfans) September 30, 2017
Mississippi State vs Auburn
Two weeks ago, Mississippi State was labeled elite and Auburn coach Gus Malzahn was on the hot seat. Now, the world is upside down and no one is sure who is good. Because of this void between expectation and reality, there were plenty of sad fans in attendance for Auburn’s 49-10 drubbing of Mississippi State, though screengrabs of the event were limited.
Dan Mullen got angry tonight pic.twitter.com/t3SkD38eKJ https://t.co/CrjZwjFeFL
— Jessica Leslie (@jessbleslie) October 1, 2017
Let’s check in on Mississippi State fans: pic.twitter.com/wkpeIyf5q5
— Cory Gunkel (@CoryGunkel) October 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/CRagan_finsup/status/911767807792238592
MSU fans before and after last night's game pic.twitter.com/C1BEyC0rTW
— Morgan Green (@mogreengogreen) October 1, 2017
Here are some happy Auburn fans, however:
https://twitter.com/jeff_shearer/status/914302391897518086
Ole Miss vs. Alabama
After two weeks of Alabama sleepwalking through their schedule against Fresno State and Colorado State, and an infinite number of Finebaum callers demanding the Tide throw the ball down the field – boy, have they gotten their wish in these last two games. Alabama has now outscored Vanderbilt and Ole Miss by, what feels like, 1,000,000-0, and plenty of fans are feeling Saban’s wrath.
#sadSECfans #MISSvsBAMA pic.twitter.com/mHEHZljYW3
— SadSECfans (@sadSECfans) October 1, 2017
Live look at the Ole Miss vs. Bama game! pic.twitter.com/9lqYeUruex
— The King of Fall (@CallMeMalachi) October 1, 2017
#sadSECfans #MISSvsBAMA #PickSix pic.twitter.com/xLCHA63iv8
— SadSECfans (@sadSECfans) October 1, 2017
Troy vs. LSU
Welp. Les Miles was famous for his dominance against out-of-conference foes, and Ed Orgeron has followed that by an uncomfortably close win against Syracuse and an embarrassing loss to Troy in which the Tigers trailed 24-7 at one point. Time are tough in Baton Rouge.
Mass exodus in Baton Rouge #sadSECfans #TROYvsLSU pic.twitter.com/66EJ6xTwYb
— SadSECfans (@sadSECfans) October 1, 2017
Sad, Sad SEC fans, Alma Mater edition. Life is always funny, even at one's own expense. If not, you're not doing it correctly. #LSU pic.twitter.com/vIDfXnpPlM
— Susanne Kate Brasset (@hazelmist) October 1, 2017
In November of 2015 #LSU was 7-0 and #2 in the country. Tonight they lost to Troy. At home. And paid them $985,000 to do it. Sad face.
— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) October 1, 2017
Bonus: Sad AD and mascot
Concerned #LSU AD Joe Alleva on the sidelines. pic.twitter.com/ExnuUl4lZC
— David Schultz (@Dave1037TheGame) October 1, 2017