Because history is vitally important. We are about to enter WW3. I think history should have taught us a few lessons. Programs that have a history of winning have that history for a reason. if you want to know the secret of their success look at history. If im a new coach or fan and want to understand how to win. I'm going to look at the history of Alabama football and Kentucky basketball. and for arguments sake, in basketball you would look at the history of the "Bluebloods". But you have been barking that "History" is worthless and despise the word "BlueBloods" Those words have meaning and relevance. History would tell you WHO to look at and Bluebloods would tell you WHAT to look at. You hate both words because you have neither associated with your program. Bury your head in the sand and you will repeat history, which means UT will always be just what it has been. By the way.
its sheer frustration that you say the EE is easy.. just 3 games. Those 3 games are usually against the best and hottest teams in country. Teams that have gelled and are peaking at the right time. 3 of the hardest games a team will properly face in three years let along 2 weeks
FWIW I was pulling for UT or BAMA after the cats lost. Ima SEC homer in the NCAAT