I have to agree with most of the Maryville fans in this: Alcoa and Maryville are hated sooooo much because they are known for winning games. It's not a hate between Alcoa and Maryville it's more like a passion to win. Being an Alcoa student, I'll admit during the infamous Rivalry Week I do my share of smack talking although after last year I will watch how much noise I make. but the fact is that Alcoa and Maryville's success has left people hating us because they are tired of hearing us on top of the scoreboard. I believe this saying says it the best: LOVED, HATED, BUT NEVER IGNORED. Excpet for the BIG GAME, I wish Maryville the best of luck this season and hopefully I will be watching yall compete for a 3-peat as well as the Tornadoes!