That's like saying Indiana borders the SEC. There's virtually zero difference between Indy and Cbus.
Ohio borders Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania and practically New York and Canada. Ohio is a very Catholic state too. On top of that, Kentucky is NOT a football state.
The SEC power base is in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Tennessee. Then you have Mississippi, South Carolina and Florida. Hell, Missouri or Texas aren't even SEC country.
I don't believe illusions because too much is for real.