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AXOmom · #1 09-09-2011, 09:36 AM

You're not from WVa are you Nick? That's a wonderful attitude, but before you head up to WVU, let me assure you that few in that state will share it.

. Moutaineer fans are not the "let's all set back and have a great football viewing afternoon together" type. More like the "We better win or someone's gonna die (usually the coach)" type. But again, sweet thought - I'll remind my family of that as the season progresses if WVU is losing a game. They'll throw things at me -probably sharp objects....

AnotherKD · #2 09-09-2011, 11:22 AM

He WAS stuck to the couch for forever, and super mad when it was called. He lives for college football time, especially WVU. It's amazing the pride that state has for that school, even if they didn't go there. And no, I didn't go to Maryland, but you can PM me if you want to know.

AnotherKD · #3 09-09-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AXOmom

You're not from WVa are you Nick? That's a wonderful attitude, but before you head up to WVU, let me assure you that few in that state will share it.

. Moutaineer fans are not the "let's all set back and have a great football viewing afternoon together" type. More like the "We better win or someone's gonna die (usually the coach)" type. But again, sweet thought - I'll remind my family of that as the season progresses if WVU is losing a game. They'll throw things at me -probably sharp objects....

Speaking of, I heard they just made the act of couch burning a felony!

AXOmom · #4 09-09-2011, 03:19 PM

^^^Well fortunately Moundsville (the state pen) isn't THAT far. Should be filling up quick if that's now a felony.

I am one of those who is not an alum of WVU but still grew up on Mountaineer football and to some degree basketball (I have NO idea what I'll do if they ever play my Ducks. Thankfully, it hasn't yet come up). WVa is a great state that gets a bad rap in a lot of ways and because of that they cling to the things that do well pretty tightly. In the end it probably becomes about a lot more than football for West Virginians.

As for you KillarneyRose -Is Pitt a school? I grew up thinking it was just a profane word I was not allowed to say.

AOEforme · #5 09-09-2011, 03:36 PM

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As for you KillarneyRose -Is Pitt a school? I grew up thinking it was just a profane word I was not allowed to say.

One of my close friends went to Pitt so her friends have disowned her for doing medical school in WV, and she is greeted with cheers of "Eat Shit, Pitt" frequently... including at the last wedding we went to.

She takes it in stride, and still wears her Pitt gear everywhere. However, she did learn not to ask the local bartenders to turn on the Pitt game.

FSUnick · #6 09-10-2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AXOmom

You're not from WVa are you Nick? That's a wonderful attitude, but before you head up to WVU, let me assure you that few in that state will share it.

. Moutaineer fans are not the "let's all set back and have a great football viewing afternoon together" type. More like the "We better win or someone's gonna die (usually the coach)" type. But again, sweet thought - I'll remind my family of that as the season progresses if WVU is losing a game. They'll throw things at me -probably sharp objects....

Haha, no I'm not from the WV but I do live VERY close. I'm about 40 minutes from Morgantown, in Deep Creek lake MD.(Wisp ski resort, Swallow Falls, etc.) A lot of graduates from my high school attend WVU. So I know what you mean when talking about the "eer fans" tho. Guess I'm just not an extremist like some. I remember back in 9th grade I actually got to play ultimate frisby on on Mountaineer feild with some of the players and wrestlers when I attended a summer wrestling camp. AWESOME experience. Why I'm such a big fan of WVU athletics is because of the pride and school spirit that campus and state has towards every sport. I'm from a small town where sports are a way of life so I guess I relate somewhat. I just have the mutual respect for everyone that shows any school pride/spirit. Be proud! Football is always going to be around; friends and family are what matters the most. Combine the two and that's something special. Rant over

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He WAS stuck to the couch for forever, and super mad when it was called. He lives for college football time, especially WVU. It's amazing the pride that state has for that school, even if they didn't go there. And no, I didn't go to Maryland, but you can PM me if you want to know.

I ended up in Morgantown that night and I don't think I have ever sat that long just waiting. I say it was because of season opener, Marshall, and the atmosphere of gameday was consuming everyone. WV loves their sports that is one thing for sure! Just like any small town. It's something the people live for and our proud to support. I love to see gold and blue and the WV plastered all over cars and trucks. I swear, it doesn't matter what state I travel in far or wide you can always spot out the WVU supporters.

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Hey, Nick. I'm advising a sorority colony at WVU, so I probably won't be much help.

I'm still learning all of this greek life/terms, what is advising? Creating? founding? Sorry if it's a stupid question.

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I'm a Pitt alum and we have a great rivalry with WVU (the "Backyard Brawl"). AXOmom is right about the 'eers attitude toward football, though! Definitely not warm and fuzzy

There's always going to be a few of those

but hopefully my attitude won't change once actually a student!

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Speaking of, I heard they just made the act of couch burning a felony!

I'll never forget my first

(burning couch experience, not felony lol.)

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Originally Posted by AXOmom

^^^Well fortunately Moundsville (the state pen) isn't THAT far. Should be filling up quick if that's now a felony.

there gonna need to expand then!
I am one of those who is not an alum of WVU but still grew up on Mountaineer football and to some degree basketball (I have NO idea what I'll do if they ever play my Ducks. Thankfully, it hasn't yet come up). WVa is a great state that gets a bad rap in a lot of ways and because of that they cling to the things that do well pretty tightly. In the end it probably becomes about a lot more than football for West Virginians.

As for you KillarneyRose -Is Pitt a school? I grew up thinking it was just a profane word I was not allowed to say.

Great answer. It does become alot more than just football.

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One of my close friends went to Pitt so her friends have disowned her for doing medical school in WV, and she is greeted with cheers of "Eat Shit, Pitt" frequently... including at the last wedding we went to.

She takes it in stride, and still wears her Pitt gear everywhere. However, she did learn not to ask the local bartenders to turn on the Pitt game.

I learned that its Pittsburgh one night. I had a HUGE WV decal in my back window of my truck, after a late night out, that window was gone. Now Im an avide fan of the WV car magnets. But i still represent when out in other cities, just a little smarter about it now.

KillarneyRose · #7 09-10-2011, 02:48 PM

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As for you KillarneyRose -Is Pitt a school? I grew up thinking it was just a profane word I was not allowed to say.

As much as I tried not to, I have to admit I laughed my a$$ off when I read that

barbino · #8 09-09-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AXOmom

You're not from WVa are you Nick? That's a wonderful attitude, but before you head up to WVU, let me assure you that few in that state will share it.

. Moutaineer fans are not the "let's all set back and have a great football viewing afternoon together" type. More like the "We better win or someone's gonna die (usually the coach)" type. But again, sweet thought - I'll remind my family of that as the season progresses if WVU is losing a game. They'll throw things at me -probably sharp objects....

Try watching an NCAA basketball Final 4 (or even last 8) having gone to UK and the other team is WVU and your husbands father's entire family is from West Virginia. We watched it at my in-law's house - UK was losing and I could hardly watch the game (I think I went to the computer to drown my sorrows). Oh, and my father-in-law and my husband gloated for days until the next game. They are really die hard fans there at WVU!