We discussed the idea before, but what needs to be done to make this a reality?

I'd really like to see a Black and Blue Bowl trophy.

Saint3333 wrote:We discussed the idea before, but what needs to be done to make this a reality?

I'd really like to see a Black and Blue Bowl trophy.

I like it!!!

We already do. It's called the Sun Betl Championship. If we'd have beaten them last year, we would have won it, although they would have won it as well

And thats the way it will be this year... The winner of that game will win the conference. Cannot wait for that game!!!!

Could we pool resources and commission a big trophy? Winner paints it blue or black etc.

T-Dog wrote:We already do. It's called the Sun Betl Championship. If we'd have beaten them last year, we would have won it, although they would have won it as well

Eh

Not something I'd want App to spend any resources on. Actually not something that really interests me personally anyway, though perhaps I'm in the minority. A trophy doesn't make a great rivalry, nor does a great rivalry require a trophy (some have one, others don't).

EastHallApp wrote:Not something I'd want App to spend any resources on. Actually not something that really interests me personally anyway, though perhaps I'm in the minority. A trophy doesn't make a great rivalry, nor does a great rivalry require a trophy (some have one, others don't).

In the grand scheme, a few hundred bucks on a trophy is nothing. I wouldn't be surprised to see the thing donated.

And I think a trophy would greatly enhance our rivalry with The Stink and replace what ever void there may still be from the absence of our Jug.

We need to something to replace THE JUG.

Gonzo wrote:

EastHallApp wrote:Not something I'd want App to spend any resources on. Actually not something that really interests me personally anyway, though perhaps I'm in the minority. A trophy doesn't make a great rivalry, nor does a great rivalry require a trophy (some have one, others don't).

In the grand scheme, a few hundred bucks on a trophy is nothing. I wouldn't be surprised to see the thing donated.

And I think a trophy would greatly enhance our rivalry with The Stink and replace what ever void there may still be from the absence of our Jug.

Agree on the cost. Just disagree on the value. App-WCU needed the Jug to keep it relevant (and even then, it was never one of the bigger games on App's schedule in recent decades). App-Southern doesn't.

If it ever does happen, hopefully we can at least make the "trophy" something of symbolic value (the Jug being a good example of such), rather than some generic trophy.

Dmanuhone wrote:We need to something to replace THE JUG.

We still have The Jug; and will always have it. Do you mean that we need to stoke what is already a hot rivalry with a trophy that's commensurate with the identity of both App and GaSouth? What could that be? It would be interesting to have our fans to generate some ideas for such a trophy. Something with meaning to both fan bases.

Why not use a similar jug filled with creek water from Kraut Creek vs. Drainage Ditch?

Saint3333 wrote:Why not use a similar jug filled with creek water from Kraut Creek vs. Drainage Ditch?

That would present a huge safety concern. In the rare event of a Georgia Southern victory we'd have to soak it in bleach for weeks or risk outbreaks of disease in Boone and a smell in our trophy case that could never truly be masked.

A rock with a set of miniature goal posts painted on it.

T-Dog wrote:We already do. It's called the Sun Betl Championship. If we'd have beaten them last year, we would have won it, although they would have won it as well

It's not a good rivalry trophy if we can both win it every year.

I think a giant paddle would fit the bill nicely, given that both schools started out as TCs.

The Old Mountain jug made sense and was cool because the two schools shared the same region and geography and were so close together. In some ways we were sister schools. Granted, two sisters that hated each other's guts, but nonetheless. Although we have a great rivalry with the Stink, It does not have the same feel. And like has been pointed out, the winner gets the Sun Belt Championship

I don't see the need to fabricate anything.

huskie3 wrote:A rock with a set of miniature goal posts painted on it.

I was thinking a bus with goal posts sticking through the window.

JTApps1 wrote:

huskie3 wrote:A rock with a set of miniature goal posts painted on it.

I was thinking a bus with goal posts sticking through the window.

Or stepped on pizzas.

If it was ever down there for a year who would want it back?