Alabama vs. LSU Now the Most Dangerous Rivalry

Hey, I'm a huge Bama fan since birth, but this is ridiculous.

According to the Mobile Press-Register:

An Escambia County couple died Saturday after an argument over the Alabama/LSU football game ended in shotgun blasts, according to Conecuh County authorities.

The shooting allegedly occurred about 7 p.m. at the home of Michael Williams near the Owassa community in Conecuh County, Chapman said.

Investigators said witnesses told them that Dennis Smith, an LSU fan, called Williams, a fan of the Crimson Tide, after the game Saturday evening and an argument ensued.

Officers said Donna Smith was a relative of Michael Williams' girlfriend.

Soon, the Smiths arrived at Williams' home and the men wound up in a physical altercation, officers said.

Smith retrieved a pistol from his vehicle, and threatened Williams, who armed himself with a shotgun and fired two blasts, striking and killing Dennis Smith, officers said.

Donna Smith then threatened Williams, who shot and killed the woman, they said.

It looks like Williams may have a case for self-defense (at least how this article is written) and, of course, alcohol was also involved but it is so sad that people would take something as trivial as a disagreement over a football game to the point where guns are brandished and lives are taken. I recall someone getting stabbed at a recent Alabama-Auburn game, but this is the first time I've ever heard of a death as a result of a sports rivalry. It's nothing to be proud of for sure...

Believe me, I completely understand how emotions can be on high over sports, and especially with heated SEC football rivalries. However, people need to remember that in the end it is just a game. Sports are suppose to build community spirit, not be the motivation behind murder.