I Am The Watcher On The…Couch

Winter Is Here. In honor of “Game Of Thrones” final season I think it is fitting to compare the “Game Of Thrones” houses and college football teams.

HOUSE STARK

House Stark hangs its hat on being loyal and honest. Their clean image is well known throughout the 7 kingdoms. People far and wide will come to the aid of the Starks due to the loyalty they inspire and most Northern families are ready to lay down their lives for them. The house, though, has seen happier days, and the Lord of the House was unfortunately slaughtered by someone from down south. The University of Notre Dame is House Stark.

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House Lannister

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Rich with every resource at their disposal…this house is the definition of power and influence within the realm. The University of Alabama is House Lannister. Hmm…I wonder if the university always pays its debts?

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House Targaryen

House Targaryen was previously one of the most dominant in the land. It fell to bad rulers, but is making a comeback to its former glories. The University of Texas is House Targaryen

House Tyrell

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They’re wealthy and good with words, but they’re bad fighters who get pushed around by the big boys. Vanderbilt  University is House Tyrell.

House Baratheon

Their quest for power was ruthless and left quite a body count, but once they got on top they were not fit to rule. They fell apart when the realm needed them most. The University of Michigan is House Baratheon.

House Mormont

Despite being currently ruled by a young, energetic leader, the reputation of this house is marred by some disgraced family members. They are a second tier house in the North. Penn State University is House Mormont.

House Frey

House Frey overestimates its value and importance within the 7 Kingdoms, thinking they are much more than they really are. They claim to be a significant house but are actually a crude, uncultured house with little ettiquette or manners. Texas A&M University is House Frey.

Dothraki

The Dothraki are loud, they like to drink, and they scream and chant random things that almost no one understands. Although feared by many, they can be overconfident in their abilities at times. Louisiana State University is the Dothraki.

House Martell

They live in the desert. They’re skilled fighters and killers with different weapons, and they love the color yellow. They hang in there with the big boys but ultimately seem to lose.  Arizona State Universityis House Martell.

The Brotherhood Without Banners

The Brotherhood is suspiciously cult like. They are always talking about about their Lord of Light, and they go from town-to-town trying to convert others along the way. Brigham Young University is The Brotherhood Without Banners.

House Greyjoy

This house sits on a secluded island in the middle of the ocean, albeit with much better surroundings than the Iron Islands! The University of Hawaii is House Greyjoy.

House Arryn

House Arryn was once a proud, respected house bound by allegiances. But then they let a conniving man who has backstabbed everyone, putting his own desires above all else, rule the Vale. The University of Louisville is House Arryn.

House Bolton

House Bolton became a power in the north due to shady allegiances and cover ups. Roose Bolton would do “whatever it takes” to make House Bolton a prominent figure in the North, no matter what morals were set aside for it. Baylor University is House Bolton.

*This was written prior to the start of Season 8 of “Game of Thrones.” Let’s hope some of these teams fare better than some of our favorite Houses seem to be. One thing is true…Winter Is Here. And it’s damn cold.

Look for another Raven from me soon.