Teaxs A&M to leave Big 12

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by AXOmom

^^^LOL. My daughter went to WSU her freshman year. The only time she ever heard it called Wazzu was by people who didn't go there. WSU students and alums always said WSU. I asked and she has no idea why they refuse to call it Wazzu. She just says they never did. I could hazard a guess, but I doubt WSU students and alums would appreciate it, and she still has friends there, so I'll keep it to myself.

The school used to sell tees/sweatshirts with Wazzu on them. I have one, and it was given to me by my brother, a WSU alum. I never wear it, because although I did not graduate from UW, I did put down a deposit there initially and later attended summer classes, so I consider myself an honorary Husky. Plus everyone else in my family is a Husky, and I grew up cheering for no other team.

[AXOmom]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

The school used to sell tees/sweatshirts with Wazzu on them. I have one, and it was given to me by my brother, a WSU alum. I never wear it, because although I did not graduate from UW, I did put down a deposit there initially and later attended summer classes, so I consider myself an honorary Husky. Plus everyone else in my family is a Husky, and I grew up cheering for no other team.

Yeah, I'm sure it is a generational thing because I'd heard it - she hadn't.

As to the Husky thing - what can I say PeppyGPhiB. If you're under 30 - I have to hand it to you for loyalty - the last decade couldn't have been fun for husky fans. I'd like to say I felt for you, but hey, we both know that would be a lie!.

Daughter does have a fairly large group of friends at UW (including one Gamma Phi Beta, by the way). One of them works as a student manager for the football team. She is DYING to go up for the game this year. Told her boyfriend it was all she wanted for Christmas. Wear your brother's Wazzu shirt, and I'll tell her to look for you.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by AXOmom

Yeah, I'm sure it is a generational thing because I'd heard it - she hadn't.

As to the Husky thing - what can I say PeppyGPhiB. If you're under 30 - I have to hand it to you for loyalty - the last decade couldn't have been fun for husky fans. I'd like to say I felt for you, but hey, we both know that would be a lie!.

Daughter does have a fairly large group of friends at UW (including one Gamma Phi Beta, by the way). One of them works as a student manager for the football team. She is DYING to go up for the game this year. Told her boyfriend it was all she wanted for Christmas. Wear your brother's Wazzu shirt, and I'll tell her to look for you.

Alas, I am no longer under 30. I remember the days of trips to the Rose Bowl, the defeat of Miami for our share of the national championship, etc. And we are slowly making our way back!

My university alma mater also has no football team - another reason I can cheer for U DUB. Oh, and my high school's team, which could probably beat a number of (small) college teams. They're down in California this weekend to play Oaks Christian in a big game.

[AXOmom]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Alas, I am no longer under 30. I remember the days of trips to the Rose Bowl, the defeat of Miami for our share of the national championship, etc. And we are slowly making our way back!

My university alma mater also has no football team - another reason I can cheer for U DUB. Oh, and my high school's team, which could probably beat a number of (small) college teams. They're down in California this weekend to play Oaks Christian in a big game.

Well, of course I'm not going to give you the "on the way back" thing , but I agree that Sark's done a much better job than Willingham. THAT was a disaster (nowhere to go but up from that fiasco).

Bellevue's a great team - I WILL root for them this weekend, so we can agree on that much!

PS - We can't stand Woodinville HS though - long story...my children still visably wretch when they meet someone who went there. Not that has anything to do with anything. Just thought I'd throw it out there.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by AXOmom

Well, of course I'm not going to give you the "on the way back" thing , but I agree that Sark's done a much better job than Willingham. THAT was a disaster (nowhere to go but up from that fiasco).

Bellevue's a great team - I WILL root for them this weekend, so we can agree on that much!

PS - We can't stand Woodinville HS though - long story...my children still visably wretch when they meet someone who went there. Not that has anything to do with anything. Just thought I'd throw it out there.

Woodinville HS is really just down the road from where I live now. It is a good school, but I'm sure you have your reasons for disliking them

Aaaaaaaaaaaaand, Bellevue owned another California team tonight. I think that's the 4th Calif. school we've beaten. I'm thinking Calif. is seriously overrated.