Living in Phoenix, I see the "contest and respect" that Arizona State and U of A have for each other in what both admit is their biggest rivalry. I'm sure that their rivalry isn't even the nastiest one around.
I believe that Nebraska - Colorado is a rivalry. Granted it doesn't have the rich history, honor, and tradition that the Nebraska - Oklahoma rivalry once had, but the Nebraska-Oklahoma rivalry is gone. It left when the Big XII ruined the once priceless match up.
But let's face it, the Colorado-Nebraska game is a toss up every year going into the game, regardless of records. Call it what you want, but if it's not a rivalry, it's one heck of a great game! (When the CU fans aren't trashing the field that is!)
You really need to come up with a better argument. Period.
T_O_B
i have stated my argument many times before. Frankly a rivalry is built on contest and respect, not hatred. CU is no more a rival than MU is. in fact if i had to choose i would say that MU is more of a rival.