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App St. vs. EWU

marceagfan5 said:
You have a school (EWU) a couple hours to your west and a school (MSU) a couple hours to your east and you guys are going to root for App St, a school 3000 miles away....that makes sense. Funny to see how Griz fans only want whats best for the Big Sky conference, when the Grizzlies are winning the Big Sky conference.


I think most folks rooting for App State would say it is a question of class.
 
cclarkblues said:
marceagfan5 said:
You have a school (EWU) a couple hours to your west and a school (MSU) a couple hours to your east and you guys are going to root for App St, a school 3000 miles away....that makes sense. Funny to see how Griz fans only want whats best for the Big Sky conference, when the Grizzlies are winning the Big Sky conference.


I think most folks rooting for App State would say it is a question of class.

ABSOLUTELY!

I'm sure there are some FCS programs that are equal to ASU in the class department, but no one is better than the Mountaineers...NO ONE!!!
 
5 Reasons that Griz fans should root for EWU..................if someone thinks of one, let me know and I will add it. (will never have to edit this post)
 
I'm as big of an Eastern fan as they come. I'm young, but I haven't missed a home game since 2009, go to at least one road game per year, and traveled to Texas for the 2010 Championship run. But I'm not one of those people that buys into having to root for a team just because they're from the same state, or conference. I have a hard time ever rooting for the Griz, and within the last year, I have a hard time allowing myself to root for the Bobcats. It's sports and all three teams don't like each other much.

With success, comes hate. Considering EWU, MSU and UM have been the three most successful programs in the conference the last 5 years and the fact that all three schools are seperated by just over 400 miles, it's not easy to put the competitive attitude away for a few weeks during the playoffs. People talk about how it's great for the conference and therefore, we'll root for each other to bring one home for the good of the Big Sky, but I say no way. Having a few fans from other teams say they're pulling for my team just because we're there isn't going to help us win squat.. and it's the same feeling when the roles are switched. IF, AND ONLY IF, at the end of the season, a rival team wins it all, then you can look back and say, great, that's good for the conference. But at no time does that mean I have to root for MSU or UM and their fans shouldn't have to root for EWU either. If you can do that, then I guess you're a better man than me.

Go Eagles!!
 
cclarkblues said:
marceagfan5 said:
You have a school (EWU) a couple hours to your west and a school (MSU) a couple hours to your east and you guys are going to root for App St, a school 3000 miles away....that makes sense. Funny to see how Griz fans only want whats best for the Big Sky conference, when the Grizzlies are winning the Big Sky conference.


I think most folks rooting for App State would say it is a question of class.


100%
 
ewueagle2010 said:
I'm as big of an Eastern fan as they come. I'm young, but I haven't missed a home game since 2009, go to at least one road game per year, and traveled to Texas for the 2010 Championship run. But I'm not one of those people that buys into having to root for a team just because they're from the same state, or conference. I have a hard time ever rooting for the Griz, and within the last year, I have a hard time allowing myself to root for the Bobcats. It's sports and all three teams don't like each other much.

With success, comes hate. Considering EWU, MSU and UM have been the three most successful programs in the conference the last 5 years and the fact that all three schools are seperated by just over 400 miles, it's not easy to put the competitive attitude away for a few weeks during the playoffs. People talk about how it's great for the conference and therefore, we'll root for each other to bring one home for the good of the Big Sky, but I say no way. Having a few fans from other teams say they're pulling for my team just because we're there isn't going to help us win squat.. and it's the same feeling when the roles are switched. IF, AND ONLY IF, at the end of the season, a rival team wins it all, then you can look back and say, great, that's good for the conference. But at no time does that mean I have to root for MSU or UM and their fans shouldn't have to root for EWU either. If you can do that, then I guess you're a better man than me.

Go Eagles!!

Very good post and true! To each their own!!
 
EWU fans,
So long as you aren't playing App State (or, in better years, the Griz), I'll be rooting for you.
 
Great Day To Be An Eagle said:
+1 to all of the posts calling Griz fans idiots for rooting for App St.

Would any of you care to provide one shred of reasoning for this? As I'm sure you don't have a very good one.

The only reason you need is that your fans are the biggest assholes in college football.........now go back to your own board and hang with the other 13 fans.
 
Every time we've played App St their fans have been gracious. First time was 2000 in the playoffs I believe. I remember App St fans telling us Griz fans that they would be pulling for the Griz in the NC against Georgia Southern. Never heard FTG or anything else derogatory from them. I already mentioned in a prior thread this year but our 2006 trip to Cheany was a poor experience. Crap thrown at us as we walked by the student section to our seats. Yelling things at us I won't even repeat here. I know there are 1 or 2 good EWU fans but the majority of the ones I witnessed had some work to do on learning the Golden Rule.

I wish MSU would quit using their NC from DII or whatever it was in their total. Doesn't seem relevant anymore. I'm not afraid to admit I don't want to see MSU or EWU win another championship. You guys are the Griz's two biggest rivals. You can root for the Griz when they are in the playoffs I don't care, but as 68Griz said don't tell me who I should root for.

I root for App St because we share a common hatred of CAA teams and Georgia Southern.
 
Almost forgot the theme of this thread before it got hijacked by EWU fans.

Geddes, I'll try to make the trip if this matchup happens. Have to convince the wife but her sister does live in Spokane so I can use that as a good reason.

Do you have any info on when tickets go on sale and if they can be purchased online. Also it would be cool to sit in the section close to the visiting App State fans.
 
ALPHAGRIZ1 said:
Great Day To Be An Eagle said:
+1 to all of the posts calling Griz fans idiots for rooting for App St.

Would any of you care to provide one shred of reasoning for this? As I'm sure you don't have a very good one.

The only reason you need is that your fans are the biggest assholes in college football.........now go back to your own board and hang with the other 13 fans.


Ahh because we don't like EWU that much GDTBAE. :thumb:
 
Wasn't there a post two years ago from Eastern fans asking the Griz fans to come and fill some seats for there playoff game. That's reason enough to support Appy St.
 
kurtismichael said:
Almost forgot the theme of this thread before it got hijacked by EWU fans.

Geddes, I'll try to make the trip if this matchup happens. Have to convince the wife but her sister does live in Spokane so I can use that as a good reason.

Do you have any info on when tickets go on sale and if they can be purchased online. Also it would be cool to sit in the section close to the visiting App State fans.

I went to the Nova vs. EWU semi in 2010 with my old man, and we were able to just walk up to the gate and purchase tickets in seconds. Not sure if things have changed. I will tell you, deep down, I did like to watch EWU put a smack down on Szuzur, only for retribution purposes..it was odd disliking both teams in a game..however, I am a football whore..
 
Also, I am single, and though I love my dogs, they can't boss me around. I have some connections in Spokompton as well, so I think this could be done on the cheap. I actually think I could get a buddy to park an RV down there.

You Fu*kers better win now..no jinxies..I have just knocked on wood..
 
Rob, I bet you she has a magical pussy though..I do love a redhead..

Sponsored by Patron ( these pricks don't have anything better) and a woman who is most definitely too old for me..

Edit: moderator gods, please keep this on the main board..I will behave myself, for the most part..I promise..no promise on the possible hooligans who may try to sully this thread..
 
Geddes said:
Rob, I bet you she has a magical pussy though..I do love a redhead..

Sponsored by Patron ( these pricks don't have anything better) and a woman who is most definitely too old for me..

Edit: moderator gods, please keep this on the main board..I will behave myself, for the most part..I promise..no promise on the possible hooligans who may try to sully this thread..
I would tell you, but she would know and use her evil on me.
 
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