Other Gods Before Me

Welcome SEC Fans...

2009-06-02T13:18:00.000-05:00

THE BOOK: Other Gods Before Me: A hilarious look at faith and fanaticism in the Southeastern Conference

THE PREMISE: To spend the weekend with a passionate fan from each of the twelve SEC schools. My hope is to attend the game with them on Saturday, then attend their worship service on Sunday morning. The book will be twofold. First it will be a travel memoir, recounting the trips, the campuses, the games, and the fans. But the book will also focus on believers in the South, and how they balance their faith with their fanaticism. As a believer, and an avid, if not rabid SEC fan myself, I hope to bring a unique perspective that can be critical yet sympathetic.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

1. I need help locating the perfect fan to feature for each school. I'd love a diverse group, fans of various age, economic status, and religious denominations. If you know a person of faith who is crazy about their team, please email me at othergodsbeforeme@gmail.com

2. Tell me more about your school. I know the basics, but what are some things you love about your school that no one talks about. Restaurants, spots on campus, unique traditions. Scroll down the blog and find your school's entry, then tell me what I should experience when I come to town. Also be sure to answer the poll questions on the right hand side of the page.

3. Get the word out. Use Twitter, Facebook, email, smoke signals, whatever to let people know about the project. If you want, copy and send out the text below...

Zondervan author Chad Gibbs needs your help. His latest book, Other Gods Before Me: A hilarious look at faith and fanaticism in the Southeastern Conference, will chronicle the 2009 SEC season, focusing on how believers balance their devotion to God with their passion for football. To find out how you can be a part of this exciting new project, visit http://www.othergodsbeforeme.com/

Thanks again for visiting, I look forward to meeting you all this fall!

Mississippi State Bulldogs

2009-06-01T14:12:00.000-05:00

Bulldog Fans, this is your chance to tell me where to go and what to see on my trip to Starkville. Just leave your comments below, and if you know of the perfect State fan for me to feature in the book, please email me at othergodsbeforeme@gmail.com

Florida Gators

2009-06-01T14:09:00.000-05:00

Gator Fans, this is your chance to tell me where to go and what to see on my trip to Gainesville. Just leave your comments below, and if you know of the perfect Gator fan for me to feature in the book, please email me at othergodsbeforeme@gmail.com

South Carolina Gamecocks

2009-05-31T11:53:00.000-05:00

Gamecock Fans, this is your chance to tell me where to go and what to see on my trip to Columbia. Just leave your comments below, and if you know of the perfect South Carolina fan for me to feature in the book, please email me at othergodsbeforeme@gmail.com

Tennessee Volunteers

2009-05-30T11:55:00.000-05:00

Vol Fans, this is your chance to tell me where to go and what to see on my trip to Knoxville. Just leave your comments below, and if you know of the perfect UT fan for me to feature in the book, please email me at othergodsbeforeme@gmail.com

Arkansas Razorbacks

2009-05-29T11:57:00.000-05:00

Razorback Fans, this is your chance to tell me where to go and what to see on my trip to Fayetteville. Just leave your comments below, and if you know of the perfect Arkansas fan for me to feature in the book, please email me at othergodsbeforeme@gmail.com

Alabama Crimson Tide

2009-05-28T11:58:00.000-05:00

Tide Fans, this is your chance to tell me where to go and what to see on my trip to Tuscaloosa. Just leave your comments below, and if you know of the perfect Bama fan for me to feature in the book, please email me at othergodsbeforeme@gmail.com

LSU Tigers

2009-05-22T12:00:00.000-05:00

Tiger Fans, this is your chance to tell me where to go and what to see on my trip to Baton Rouge. Just leave your comments below, and if you know of the perfect LSU fan for me to feature in the book, please email me at othergodsbeforeme@gmail.com

Vanderbilt Commodores

2009-05-20T12:02:00.000-05:00

Dores Fans, this is your chance to tell me where to go and what to see on my trip to Nashville. Just leave your comments below, and if you know of the perfect Vandy fan for me to feature in the book, please email me at othergodsbeforeme@gmail.com

Kentucky Wildcats

2009-05-15T12:04:00.000-05:00

Wildcats Fans, this is your chance to tell me where to go and what to see on my trip to Lexington. Just leave your comments below, and if you know of the perfect UK fan for me to feature in the book, please email me at othergodsbeforeme@gmail.com

Georgia Bulldogs

2009-05-10T12:06:00.000-05:00

Bulldog Fans, this is your chance to tell me where to go and what to see on my trip to Athens. Just leave your comments below, and if you know of the perfect UGA fan for me to feature in the book, please email me at othergodsbeforeme@gmail.com

Ole Miss Rebels

2009-05-02T12:07:00.000-05:00

Rebel Fans, this is your chance to tell me where to go and what to see on my trip to Oxford. Just leave your comments below, and if you know of the perfect Ole Miss fan for me to feature in the book, please email me at othergodsbeforeme@gmail.com

Auburn Tigers

2009-04-08T12:08:00.000-05:00

Tiger Fans, this is your chance to tell me where to go and what to see on my trip to Auburn. Just leave your comments below, and if you know of the perfect Auburn fan for me to feature in the book, please email me at othergodsbeforeme@gmail.com