Shoot for the big boys!!!

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by BeauFoster » Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:57 am

AppGrad1 wrote:I know. I wish I were as good a fan as some of you.

(I sure hope ASU never gets any academic problems. If they do some of you will eat crow. Can't wait for some of you that make up "cheating" things to do the same to ASU if it should ever occur.. Oh wait! but, but, but..)
You almost sound like you want it to happen, just to validate yourself.

As far as I'm concerned - screw UNC, UNCC or any other school that isn't Appalachian State. I'm tired of reading the pissing matches regarding those inferior institutions, and tired of people who can't let it go and drag it into every thread. If you'd like to have a meaningful discussion about App, and how those other guys affect our athletic programs (common opponents, future opponent, recruiting battles) then that's great. But to make snide remark after snide remark about it is childish (I'm looking at everyone here, not just the closet Hole fans).
Give 'em hell!

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by Gonzo » Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:15 am

AppGrad1 wrote:(I sure hope ASU never gets any academic problems. If they do some of you will eat crow. Can't wait for some of you that make up "cheating" things to do the same to ASU if it should ever occur.. Oh wait! but, but, but..)
Here he is hoping that App (his alma mater) has a cheating scandal just to bring us down to UNCheat's level.

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by GlassOnion » Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:19 am

This thread = Mind numbing. :|

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by Saint3333 » Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:53 am

AppGrad1 wrote:
Gonzo wrote:
AppGrad1 wrote:
appst89 wrote:
AppGrad1 wrote:Boy, sure looks like UNC/State/Wake/Duke is competing and taking our recruits again... :lol:
I really hope I am misreading this post because it looks like you are making fun of ASU's efforts at recruiting higher caliber players.
Nope, just that the UNC haters say that they take recruits away from us... This is not the case this time so now they will have to find other ways to hate... More in "jest" than anything...
I don't recall anyone ever saying that on the MMB, or anywhere for that matter.

On an unrelated note, did it make you sad to see a pitcher that ASU torched at the beginning of the season torch your beloved Holes in the CWS?
Nope, loved every minute of that game. Pull for ASU always against anyone. Pull for UNC 2nd.
Why is that so hard to understand for some people?
Based on your posts it isn't hard to understand.

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by AppGrad1 » Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:38 pm

As a young boy I grew up a UNC fan. Never heard of ASU. When I got older I visited ASU, loved it, applied to it and got accepted. Never applied to another school. Just ASU.
Wife also graduated at ASU.
Child graduated at ASU.
Season ticket holder at ASU for years.
Never gave a penny to UNC or any other school, ever.
Bought a 2nd home in the Boone area 3 years ago just because I love the area/school.

BUT, because it is "known" on this board that I still pull for UNC as my second school I am an outcast because I am not an "only ASU" fan.
Who are YOU to make up the rules on who can be a fan of ASU and the criteria for such?

This board is supposed to be about discussion of ASU and other things. I get blasted for saying something about UNC on the "Other Schools" folder.

I also didn't think you were allowed to call other posters names? I was just called "scum of the earth" and it was allowed by the moderator. To that I am disappointed because they are supposed to monitor these things and not allow such...

I am so glad that I love ASU and the athletic program because if I based my love from the rules set forth by posters on this board I would hate ASU. Posters have even told me to "quit" being a fan and take my fandom to UNC... lol

To make some/most happy I am taking a break from this board.
I won't let a few people make me dislike ASU but that's what's happening. These same people blast other schools for being "smug".
I love ASU and sadly must get away from this board for awhile so that I can continue that love for my school.

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by TDASU » Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:45 pm

Appgrad1, I am with you sir. I can't believe this board (well certain posters) sometimes. As bad as the Catamount Pride board ever was. From now on I will just shake my head and go on about my own business and let them post whatever they want without comment from me. Have at it.

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by Gonzo » Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:54 pm

God forbid App fans demand loyalty. :roll:

I believe it's called talking out of both sides of your mouth when you tell that long story about your upbringing and how UNC is secondary to App just a few posts after clearly expressing that you hoped ASU would go through an academic fraud scandal just to validate your "UNC isn't the only one that this happens to" BS.

Tar Holes be damned.


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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by AppGrad1 » Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:17 pm

Gonzo wrote:God forbid App fans demand loyalty. :roll:

I believe it's called talking out of both sides of your mouth when you tell that long story about your upbringing and how UNC is secondary to App just a few posts after clearly expressing that you hoped ASU would go through an academic fraud scandal just to validate your "UNC isn't the only one that this happens to" BS.

Tar Holes be damned.

Because your reading comprehension is lacking I'll repost what I said.
(I sure hope ASU never gets any academic problems. If they do some of you will eat crow. Can't wait for some of you that make up "cheating" things to do the same to ASU if it should ever occur.. Oh wait! but, but, but..)

I just posted to correct your mistake.
But, of course you knew what I had said earlier, you just tried to turn it around like you usually do...
Out of here...

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by Gonzo » Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:20 pm

As if that wasn't sarcastic enough, you added "but, but, but" ect to make no mistake about it. :lol:

If you're finished backpedaling, I'd love to welcome you back to the board any time. I'd steer clear of the Tar Holes as a topic if I were you though. Wouldn't want you to get your feelings hurt again.

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by kiddbrewer » Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:38 pm

TDASU wrote:Appgrad1, I am with you sir. I can't believe this board (well certain posters) sometimes. As bad as the Catamount Pride board ever was. From now on I will just shake my head and go on about my own business and let them post whatever they want without comment from me. Have at it.
Then this board becomes over run by those that want to bitch and complain about every little thing, i.e. stadium renovations, transparency, track, etc.... That will be fun.

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by kiddbrewer » Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:43 pm

AppGrad1 wrote:
Gonzo wrote:God forbid App fans demand loyalty. :roll:

I believe it's called talking out of both sides of your mouth when you tell that long story about your upbringing and how UNC is secondary to App just a few posts after clearly expressing that you hoped ASU would go through an academic fraud scandal just to validate your "UNC isn't the only one that this happens to" BS.

Tar Holes be damned.
Because your reading comprehension is lacking I'll repost what I said.
(I sure hope ASU never gets any academic problems. If they do some of you will eat crow. Can't wait for some of you that make up "cheating" things to do the same to ASU if it should ever occur.. Oh wait! but, but, but..)

I just posted to correct your mistake.
But, of course you knew what I had said earlier, you just tried to turn it around like you usually do...
Out of here...
There are several people on here that is "looking" for the fight. Whether it's here or on another board. 99% of what they say is not even worth a grain of salt. When they post some stupid comment or make verbally abusive remarks toward App fans and non App fans alike, I do shake my head and hope that normal people don't come on here and actually read their trash.

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by asumike83 » Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:00 pm

AppGrad1 wrote:This board is supposed to be about discussion of ASU and other things. I get blasted for saying something about UNC on the "Other Schools" folder.

I also didn't think you were allowed to call other posters names? I was just called "scum of the earth" and it was allowed by the moderator. To that I am disappointed because they are supposed to monitor these things and not allow such...

I am so glad that I love ASU and the athletic program because if I based my love from the rules set forth by posters on this board I would hate ASU. Posters have even told me to "quit" being a fan and take my fandom to UNC... lol

To make some/most happy I am taking a break from this board.
I won't let a few people make me dislike ASU but that's what's happening. These same people blast other schools for being "smug".
I love ASU and sadly must get away from this board for awhile so that I can continue that love for my school.
You brought up the topic of UNC here to take a shot at the "UNC haters". This is a thread that is completely unrelated to UNC in the "Appalachian Football" folder. While you may have prefaced the statement that drew the most ire with "I hope it never happens but", you finished it by saying you "can't wait" to see those criticizing UNC do the same thing to App.

On the other thread that was about UNC, you started by saying "Glass houses" and "At least it wasn't a rape or anything". When you defend the Tar Heels at the same time as taking a not so subtle shot at App on an App message board, I'm not sure what kind of response you are expecting.

People have come down on you for several of the things you've said but I'm not buying the martyr role. The conversation, particularly in this thread, went the direction it did because you steered it there. I do hope you come back to the board, join in the discussion and continue to support your alma mater though.

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by Gonzo » Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:18 pm

Oh Mike. Always the level head I can never muster.

I have other strong suits :D

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by Kgfish » Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:20 pm

I disliked unc-ch before high school and I grew to dislike them even more after graduating from ASU. Once I realized how those people work the Board of Governors and state legislature to suppress sister institutions my dislike turned to down right disgust for them. Their political hacks work tirelessly to restrict funding and the granting of certain professional degrees - which ultimately leads to high income graduates i.e. donors. As much as that elitist bunch of snobs in Chapel Hell looks down their noses at schools like ASU I find it extremely difficult to understand how a graduate of ANY other state institution could possibly support them in any way, shape, form or fashion. The harm they purposely inflict on schools like ASU is downright sickening. All done specifically to keep little brother in his place.
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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by MountaineerNation » Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:50 am

I guess the main thing for me is that I just can't understand pulling for another institution that sucks resources away from App and prevents the school from having even more great things about it. I like some others grew up watching UNC and ACC basketball, but as soon as I went to App they became my school. I like to watch other games because I'm a college football and basketball fan(including ACC games on TV) but I don't really have a rooting interest I guess

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by Gonzo » Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:09 am

Kgfish wrote:I disliked unc-ch before high school and I grew to dislike them even more after graduating from ASU. Once I realized how those people work the Board of Governors and state legislature to suppress sister institutions my dislike turned to down right disgust for them. Their political hacks work tirelessly to restrict funding and the granting of certain professional degrees - which ultimately leads to high income graduates i.e. donors. As much as that elitist bunch of snobs in Chapel Hell looks down their noses at schools like ASU I find it extremely difficult to understand how a graduate of ANY other state institution could possibly support them in any way, shape, form or fashion. The harm they purposely inflict on schools like ASU is downright sickening. All done specifically to keep little brother in his place.
This. Exactly this.

Anyone that knows how the BOG of the UNC System works to suppress Appalachian and still chooses to root for the Holes is just a turncoat . I assume most of it is ignorance. I sure hope so.

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by Appsolutely » Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:32 am

"I assume most of it is ignorance."

Yeah, there are always a few asshats in every fanbase.
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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by ASUMountaineer » Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:34 am

appst89 wrote:
AppGrad1 wrote:
appst89 wrote:Didn't see UNC-CHeaters mentioned anywhere in this thread prior to your post.
So you're saying you've never seen them mentioned before about this topic? First time?
Maybe I dreamed it all up. My bad.
See bolded above.
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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by T-Dog » Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:51 am

Gonzo wrote:
Kgfish wrote:I disliked unc-ch before high school and I grew to dislike them even more after graduating from ASU. Once I realized how those people work the Board of Governors and state legislature to suppress sister institutions my dislike turned to down right disgust for them. Their political hacks work tirelessly to restrict funding and the granting of certain professional degrees - which ultimately leads to high income graduates i.e. donors. As much as that elitist bunch of snobs in Chapel Hell looks down their noses at schools like ASU I find it extremely difficult to understand how a graduate of ANY other state institution could possibly support them in any way, shape, form or fashion. The harm they purposely inflict on schools like ASU is downright sickening. All done specifically to keep little brother in his place.
This. Exactly this.

Anyone that knows how the BOG of the UNC System works to suppress Appalachian and still chooses to root for the Holes is just a turncoat . I assume most of it is ignorance. I sure hope so.
And even though we don't see eye to eye with them, the same can be said for the other mid-sized institutions of hte UNC System like Charlotte, Asheville, Wilmington, Central, A&T, Pembroke, WCU, etc.

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Re: Shoot for the big boys!!!

Unread post by Saint3333 » Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:07 pm

HeCk you can add ECU and NCSU to that list.

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