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Western Carolinian Volume 64 (65) Number 10 (12)

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  • WESTERN 18 CAROLINIAN SPORTS November 10,1999 photo by Mark Hasketl/OPl Freshman Michael Banks will have to fill the void created by the injury to Aaron Wright. Wednesday, November 10 BEAT APP DANCE ^m* 9:30 pm — UC Dance Club Prizes, Refreshments, and a DJ Thursday, November 11 FEMALE FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT MALE CHEERLEADING COMPETITION 4:00 pm — Intramural Fields BEATAPPCOOKOUT 4:30 - 7:00 pm — UC Lawn Sponsored by Aramark Friday, November 12 BEAT APP PEP RALLY WITH THE FOOTBALL TEAM, CHEERLEADERS, AND WCU 'PRIDE OF THE MOUNTAINS' MARCHING BAND 1:45 pm — UC Lawn ILLUSIONS GRAND-REOPENING 9:00 pm - UC Dance Club Door Prizes, DJ, BYOB event wnsored by LMP Saturday, November 13 RIDE TO BOONE for FOOTBALL GAME Depart 9:00 am — UC Lawn Sign-up SGA Office by Wednesday Nov. 10 at 5:00 pm Are We Jealous of App? It's about this time every year that rumors are spread, statements are made, and stories are written dealing with what Sports Illustrated once billed as "the greatest sports rivalry that no one has ever heard about." In case you are totally oblivious to what I'm talking about, it is the Western Carolina/Appalachian State rivalry—the battle for the Old Mountain Jug. I've heard many comments, from both sides concerning this rivalry, or lack there-of, during my time in Cullowhee. Some argue that it's geographical. Others say it's WCU's jealousy of the Apps. Still others say that there is no rivalry— that Appalachian has surpassed their surroundings and should strive for Division I standing for their sports teams. Regardless, everyone has to agree that what was once bragging rights between similar mountain schools needed shock therapy—which came last season in the form of a 23-6 good old fashioned butt- whooping here in Cullowhee. The Cats dominated every facet of the game en route to their first win in 13 seasons over App. Then, we have this year. It doesn't take a brain surgeon or even a hillbilly with half an education to see that the Cats are down. Playoff talk of early season has subsided. Hopes for a winning season for the second straight season, a feat that hasn't been accomplished since the 1992-1994, has died. S* ::;1|; Yes, the Cats are down—but not out. With one win, a WCU football season could be resurrected. Regardless of what a team does, they will be remembered by what they do against App. Now, before everyone jumps me saying that App is better than us this year, I will remind you that this IS rivalry—anything can happen. In the 1990s, six of nine games have been decided by 10 or fewer points, with the two worst defeats being 27-9 (1990) and 28-3 (1995). But don't forget the aforementioned 1998 thrashing in Cullowhee. As an interesting sidebar to the game, SGA President Jonathan "JJ" Rowe made a deal with the SGA president at Appalachian. Whichever team wins, the losing president has to stand at the winner's bell tower holding a.sign pronouncing the inhaling ability of their university (politically correct). Is this game a lot of hype? Yes. But aren't all rivalry games? Does Florida really hate in-state rival Florida State? Do the Tar Heels really hate the Blue Devils? Well, maybe. But don't we really hate the Boone Goons? I want to challenge the student body here. Let's make that trip north to Boone this weekend. Let's cheer on the Catamounts in hostile Kidd Brewer Stadium. And let's bring that moonshine jug back to Cullowhee where it belongs! graphic courtesy goasu.com Appalachian State has used many propaganda posters such as this in an effort to prepare themselves for Saturday's match-up against Western Carolina's Catamounts.
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