Trolling’s Triumph: When Victory is Sweetest

The college football season has reached its troll-iest point yet. Upsets are always thrilling, but this time around, it’s the variety of takedown tactics employed by victorious squads that sets them apart.

Kentucky’s masterclass in trolling Texas A&M stands out. They captioned a photo of an opponent’s branded dog collar with “GOOD DOG,” a move so effortless it’s as if they knew their opponents would take the bait. Cincinnati, meanwhile, took to Twitter to troll Miami (OH) by referencing a viral commercial about an angler pulling away from a dollar bill.

Some teams opted for a more straightforward approach. Utah used a graphic of a cow labeled “FAVORITE BROTHER,” while Delaware poked fun at Coastal Carolina’s mascot lying on the turf. Georgia, however, went for a minimalist approach with its “Dawgs > Hogs” tagline.

These online banter efforts bring entertainment value to the post-game scene. After all, what’s the point of sports if not to have a little fun – and sometimes at your opponents’ expense? The notion that victory has become more about trolling one’s opponents than actual in-game performance is an underlying narrative here.

While some might view this trend as poor sportsmanship or an overemphasis on social media presence, it’s hard to deny its impact. If a team can create a memorable moment with a well-crafted tweet, does that not outweigh the significance of their actual on-field performance? The college football landscape is changing, and Week 3’s troll-filled results will be remembered for years to come – or at least until next week’s round of trash talk begins.