Enough! Lets Go 'Neers Baby!!

[Longrifle28]

Reminds me of the old Delphi MMB days. People used to say "The MMB eats their own"
Take the Ide over the Gers Sat night. give the oints.

Those eels in Chapel Hill sure proved slippery with the NCAA.

Hahaha!
Frankly scallop, I don’t give a clam!

[fjblair]

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[fjblair]

I do not think "neers' signifies anyone is referring to App State to the outside fan. it is fairly new and I don't want it to catch on.

It's not new at all, it's just never been really accepted. I heard it in the early 80's more than today.

[NoLongerLurking]

I love cup-less ice-less drinks, neers, and beating georgia southern.... I will settle for just having 'neers this season.

[NewApp]

Go Apps!

Per the media guide "neers" not addressed:

WHEN REFERENCING APPALACHIAN STATE, PLEASE USE:
• Appalachian State University
• Appalachian State
• Appalachian
•App State
• Mountaineers
• Apps
• Pronunciation: app-uh-LATCH-in

PLEASE DO NOT USE:
• ASU
• Appy State
• Appy
• Pronunciation: app-uh-LAY-chin

That's because it's understood. Also, it could be confused with the Buccaneers or the Pioneers. Plus, you don't hear Tennessee call themselves the teer's or UVA call themselves the lier's. You'd probably think it was silly.

Who actually thinks we are the "Buccaneers" or "Pioneers"...smh
Tennessee = Go Vols
UVA = Go Wahoos

Thanks for derailing the point of this thread.....

so you agree, then. cool. and you're welcome!

Don't tell me what I can and can't call my alma mater. Go have a cup of ice...

Nothing wrong with referring to our alma mater as ASU.

[appst89]

That's because it's understood. Also, it could be confused with the Buccaneers or the Pioneers. Plus, you don't hear Tennessee call themselves the teer's or UVA call themselves the lier's. You'd probably think it was silly.

Who actually thinks we are the "Buccaneers" or "Pioneers"...smh
Tennessee = Go Vols
UVA = Go Wahoos

Thanks for derailing the point of this thread.....

so you agree, then. cool. and you're welcome!

Don't tell me what I can and can't call my alma mater. Go have a cup of ice...

Nothing wrong with referring to our alma mater as ASU.

Except when our alma mater specifically asks not to be called that, then we probably shouldn't.

[NewApp]

Who actually thinks we are the "Buccaneers" or "Pioneers"...smh
Tennessee = Go Vols
UVA = Go Wahoos

Thanks for derailing the point of this thread.....

so you agree, then. cool. and you're welcome!

Don't tell me what I can and can't call my alma mater. Go have a cup of ice...

Nothing wrong with referring to our alma mater as ASU.

Except when our alma mater specifically asks not to be called that, then we probably shouldn't.

Who in an official position with Appalachian asked that we not call our alma mater "ASU?"
If it's the Chancellor Everts, I couldn't give a rip if she doesn't try do something about that obscene cheer from our own student section.

[appst89]

so you agree, then. cool. and you're welcome!

Don't tell me what I can and can't call my alma mater. Go have a cup of ice...

Nothing wrong with referring to our alma mater as ASU.

Except when our alma mater specifically asks not to be called that, then we probably shouldn't.

Who in an official position with Appalachian asked that we not call our alma mater "ASU?"
If it's the Chancellor Everts, I couldn't give a rip if she doesn't try do something about that obscene cheer from our own student section.

It's in the media guide, which is an official publication of the athletics department. So, that means Doug Gillin, at least, is asking that we not use ASU.

But you've already said you don't care who asked it, so what does it really matter anyway?

[Rick83]

Didn't we start moving away from ASU when we moved up to FBS and the Sun Belt? We're on more of a national stage now and didn't want to be confused with Arkansas State University or Arizona State University...at least that's what I recall. They started pushing App State more...we're the only one in the nation called that..

[NattyBumppo'sRevenge]

I always liked the ASU cheer. Aaaaaaaa! Sssssssss! Uuuuuuu! A! S! U!

But I guess I can get confortable with Appy Neers. Rhymes with nappy ears.

[SpeedkingATL]

Call ourselves what you will, it's time for the Apps to get off the mat and kick chicken butt. It seams that most years the Apps lay one egg, then do the market correction and roll. Well, it's time to roll!
Go Apps!!!

[goapps93]

Um, doesn't the band still do the A S U during pregame show? It's one of my favorites. Guess they didn't read the media guide. Or maybe it's because the media guide is for THE MEDIA and not fans and University entities. GOAPPSGO!!!!

[Yosef84]

The move to "re-brand" our athletic program as "App State" rather than "ASU" was publicized at the same time as our announcement of joining the Sunbelt. It makes sense given the fact there is another "ASU" in the Sunbelt. Frankly, the number of "ASUs" has always made it tough to stand out. In the FBS, "ASU" is Arizona State (Sorry Red Wolves).

"App State" is catchy, distinctive and unique. It has tradition behind it too since they didn't create it just for the move. We already used it.

I don't think there is a thing wrong with using "ASU" in referencing our university. The "App State" move is specific to athletics. I don't know for sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was an accommodation made to appease the existing ASU in the conference. Georgia Southern did the same thing...moving from GSU to just GS because Georgia State was also in the conference.

[GregPercussion]

The move to "re-brand" our athletic program as "App State" rather than "ASU" was publicized at the same time as our announcement of joining the Sunbelt. It makes sense given the fact there is another "ASU" in the Sunbelt. Frankly, the number of "ASUs" has always made it tough to stand out. In the FBS, "ASU" is Arizona State (Sorry Red Wolves).

"App State" is catchy, distinctive and unique. It has tradition behind it too since they didn't create it just for the move. We already used it.

I don't think there is a thing wrong with using "ASU" in referencing our university. The "App State" move is specific to athletics. I don't know for sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was an accommodation made to appease the existing ASU in the conference. Georgia Southern did the same thing...moving from GSU to just GS because Georgia State was also in the conference.

It's an entire university stance to be known as App State over ASU, we don't sell anything branded ASU anymore. It's till one of our registered marks. But to make ourselves distinct, they want us to use App State, thus the website, athletics, and overall branding. It's not a sin to use ASU, but they'd rather us make the transition to App State.

Um, doesn't the band still do the A S U during pregame show? It's one of my favorites. Guess they didn't read the media guide. Or maybe it's because the media guide is for THE MEDIA and not fans and University entities. GOAPPSGO!!!!

Also, wanted to address this as well. Yeah they do! I love it too. However, it has been discussed a little bit, and will surely be brought up to the new Associate Director of Bands/Marching Band Director in the coming year or 2. It's not a high priority, and it's a bit "political" when you update the "historic pre-game show". But I'm sure after the new director gets in and gets comfortable after 1 year, they'll look at updating it.

[appst89]

Um, doesn't the band still do the A S U during pregame show? It's one of my favorites. Guess they didn't read the media guide. Or maybe it's because the media guide is for THE MEDIA and not fans and University entities. GOAPPSGO!!!!

The university website is appstate.edu. The athletics website is appstatesports.com.

I think that says everything we need to know about the university's preference.

Sorry, Greg must have posted while I was typing. I didn't mean to be repetitive. His point is the same as mine.

[NoLongerLurking]

Let's go 'neers baby!

[Yosefus]

Ok so...just saw 2 West Virginia fans meet up boarding plane just now. One said "Go Neers" to the other. Apparently this term is taken by WVU already!

Give Em Hell!

[appchicago]

Ok so...just saw 2 West Virginia fans meet up boarding plane just now. One said "Go Neers" to the other. Apparently this term is taken by WVU already!

Give Em Hell!

Most WVU fans use 'Eers instead of 'Neers. Which sounds silly to me, but whatever.

Here's a thread I Googled where they argue about it, and the old timers chime in to say they miss the days when they were called the Mounties. https://247sports.com/college/west-virg ... -71283015/

So, you know, this is a thing in every fan base.

I personally hear 'Neers from newer App grads/fans (post 2007).

[AppSt94]

Ok so...just saw 2 West Virginia fans meet up boarding plane just now. One said "Go Neers" to the other. Apparently this term is taken by WVU already!

Give Em Hell!

Most WVU fans use 'Eers instead of 'Neers. Which sounds silly to me, but whatever.

Here's a thread I Googled where they argue about it, and the old timers chime in to say they miss the days when they were called the Mounties. https://247sports.com/college/west-virg ... -71283015/

So, you know, this is a thing in every fan base.

I personally hear 'Neers from newer App grads/fans (post 2007).

Makes sense. This generation likes to shorten everything. They think that its "Totes Adorb"

[appchicago]

Ok so...just saw 2 West Virginia fans meet up boarding plane just now. One said "Go Neers" to the other. Apparently this term is taken by WVU already!

Give Em Hell!

Most WVU fans use 'Eers instead of 'Neers. Which sounds silly to me, but whatever.

Here's a thread I Googled where they argue about it, and the old timers chime in to say they miss the days when they were called the Mounties. https://247sports.com/college/west-virg ... -71283015/

So, you know, this is a thing in every fan base.

I personally hear 'Neers from newer App grads/fans (post 2007).

Makes sense. This generation likes to shorten everything. They think that its "Totes Adorb"

Kids today. Grumble grumble. Get off my lawn.