A question for state schoolers

[bejazd]

Originally Posted by navane

For what's it's worth, when I was an undergrad at CSU-Long Beach, there was a question brought before the students are to whether or not to officially change the name to "Long Beach State University". The measure was voted down. We did, however, officially vote in the 'previously unofficial' school colors of black and gold.

I don't know if things were different before or after I went there (mid-late 1990s), but I never heard anyone call CSULB "State" and I lived in Long Beach for 7 years. We called it "The Beach". Though, here in San Diego, "State" most definitely refers to SDSU.

The locals definitely call CSULB "State. " As opposed to City...y'know, the University of Carson&Clark?!!! I wondered when they officially changed the colors...there was a proposal in the 80's to change the mascot and the colors to something more "ocean" themed but nobody really liked the idea! I think they started selling all the "Beach State" stuff about that time but it took a little while to catch on...Kelly, do you know when the baseball team adopted Dirtbags as their nickname?

[navane]

Originally Posted by bejazd

The locals definitely call CSULB "State. "

Hrm...that must be new as I've never heard it! Of course, I last lived in Long Beach in 2002!

As opposed to City...y'know, the University of Carson&Clark?!!!

LOL....we called it "Bunny State U"!

I wonder if they ever did get rid of all of the feral rabbits....

I wondered when they officially changed the colors...there was a proposal in the 80's to change the mascot and the colors to something more "ocean" themed but nobody really liked the idea! I think they started selling all the "Beach State" stuff about that time but it took a little while to catch on...

I don't know anything about "ocean colors"; but, I actually started noticing clothing and items which said "Beach" or "Go Beach" right around 1997-98 or so. We have former University President Dr. Robert Maxson to thank for that. He popularized the phrase, "Go Beach!"

Kelly, do you know when the baseball team adopted Dirtbags as their nickname?

1989.

"The unofficial nickname of Long Beach State 49er baseball team refers to the program’s style of play and success against higher profile programs. The moniker was first coined for Coach Snow’s first team in 1989 which was comprised of nearly all new players. Playing without a home field (LBCC, Cerritos JC and Blair Field), and practicing at a local all-dirt Pony Field, that team won its first 18 games and advanced to the 49ers first College World Series appearance. Then-infield coach Dave Malpass would take his infielders to the all-dirt field for their rigorous workout. The infielders would return to the regular practice field after their sessions covered in dirt. Thus the name “Dirtbags” was born. The name resurfaced again in 1993 when the 12-12 49ers rallied to win 34 of their next 41 games and finish three outs short of the National Championship game. The “Dirtbags” were once again a fan favorite at the 1998 College World Series as the country received a lesson in “Dirtbag” baseball."

http://www.longbeachstate.com/bbo/bb...agmeaning.html


.....Kelly