Haven’t the slightest idea what we’re talking about? Understanding the following terms might help:
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Al Losingstill
Part of speech: proper noun. Definition: The nickname of Al Luginbill, a horrible failure of a coach who was fired in 1993 for his terrible record of 31-25-3. Wait, what? Use: If Rocky Long compiles the same record as Al Losingstill, he will probably get a statue in the Qualcomm Stadium parking lot.
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Bluto Iscariot
Part of speech: proper noun. Definition: Traitorous former Aztecs head coach Brady Hoke, who split for the Michigan job after posting one winning season. Use: After Bluto Iscariot beat both Utah State and New Mexico State in the same season, the Wolverines were sure they had their man.
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California State University, Fresno (CSUF)
Part of speech: proper noun. Definition: The official name of a public university in Fresno, Calif. Use: I’m sorry, but FSU stands for Florida State University. I believe you are referring to CSUF.
Crackers
Part of speech: proper noun. Definition: Tennessee fans, whose bigoted ignorance was on display during the Aztecs-Vols NCAA Tournament matchup. Use: I used to feel bad about the way Lane Kiffin screwed the Vols, until I remembered those fucking Crackers.
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Faulk U
Part of speech: proper noun. Definition: A cheeky nickname for San Diego State, referencing former Aztec great Marshall Faulk. Use: I have no idea why SDSU won’t sell Faulk U merchandise.
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Growing
Part of speech: verb. Definition: Imperceptible progress, as measured by former head coach Chuck Long. Use: The fact that only three of our players were taken off on stretchers against TCU is a sign that our guys are really growing.
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Hair
Part of speech: proper noun. Definition: The nickname of majestically-coiffed Mountain West Conference commissioner Craig Thompson. Use: Hair really looks like the kind of guy who eats a lot of CornNuts.
Hoke
Part of speech: verb. Definition: To eat in a gluttonous fashion. Use: I was so depressed after that loss to Idaho that I hoked an entire Woodstock’s pizza and order of carne asada fries.
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Kracalick
Part of speech: verb. Definition: To slap someone in the face without provocation. Use: Most people are not aware that Alexander Hamilton instigated his deadly duel by kracalicking Aaron Burr with his riding glove.
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Little Sister
Part of speech: Proper noun. Definition: San Diego State’s dinky cross-town rival, the University of San Diego. Use: Our Little Sister seems to have a bit of a gambling problem.
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Moral victory
Part of speech: noun. Definition: A close loss to an opponent from a Bowl Championship Series conference that is supposed to make Aztecs fans feel optimistic about their crappy nonconference record. Use: I was really down about our second straight loss to Cal Poly, but after that moral victory against Notre Dame I don’t think there’s any way New Mexico will beat us by more than 64 points.
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Next year
Part of speech: noun. Definition: When we’re going to be so good. Use: With Lorrenzo Wade, Kyle Spain, and a second season of Jerome Habel, our basketball team is going to be so good next year. - O
Out-stat
Part of speech: verb. Definition: To beat an opponent without actually winning, as coined by former head coach Tom Craft. Use: We may have lost by three touchdowns, but we out-statted UCLA. Therefore I should not be fired. - P
Party Animals
Part of speech: proper noun. Definition: SDSU equipment room employees under former athletic director Rick Bay. Use: Do you think those Party Animals could score me some tickets to the Incubus concert at the Sports Arena?
Powerhouse
Part of speech: noun. Definition: A formidable football team that regularly defeats the Aztecs, such as Idaho orCal Poly. Use: Playing those powerhouse Vandals in the Kibbie Dome is no easy task.
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San Diego Stinking State
Part of speech: proper noun. Definition: A team that made Cal quarterback Dave Barr its bitch. Use: Since World War II, Cal has won the same number of Rose Bowls as San Diego Stinking State.
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Tater Zoobs
Part of Speech: proper noun. Definition: Myopic fans of Boise State who resemble Zoobs (See: Zoobs). Use: Criticizing blue turf is a fun way to make a Tater Zoob’s head explode.
The Show
Part of speech: proper noun. Definition: A group of alcoholic, foul-mouthed “students” in costume that inhabits Viejas Arena. Use: I thought The Show kind of crossed the line with that depiction of Jimmer Fredette in a Tijuana donkey show.
Turley
Part of speech: adjective. Definition: Completely apeshit nuts, like former Aztecs offensive lineman Kyle Turley. Use: Did you see that clip of Tom Cruise going all Turley in that Oprah interview?
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Urine bomb
Part of speech: noun. Definition: A projectile traditionally heaved by fans of CSUF. Use: Bro, you’d better only pack 10 bottles of Steel Reserve; we need hella room in the cooler for all these urine bombs. - V
Viejas East
Part of speech: proper noun. Definition: Nickname for UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center, where the Aztecs have won 267-straight basketball games. Use: The best thing about going to a game at Viejas East is that I can finally drink on the street without a paper bag. - W
Win the second half
Part of speech: expression. Definition: A major accomplishment, as coined by former head coach Tom Craft. Use: I told the guys to go out and win the second half against New Mexico, and they did. Therefore I should not be fired.
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- You play to win the game
Part of speech: expression. Definition: A famous maxim coined by Craft’s former Aztecs teammate, Herm Edwards. Use: What’s this second half shit, Tom? Hello? You play. To win. The game.
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Zoobs
Part of speech: proper noun (archaic). Definition: Myopic fans of BYU. Use: Man am I glad the Zoobs are gone.
Zuma
Part of speech: proper noun. Definition: A feline furry that makes older alumni foam at the mouth with rage for no apparent reason. Use: MONTY IS R TRUE MASCOT NOT TEH CAT …. TAR AND FETHUR ZUMA OMG!!!1!1
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The “B” section of the Glossary of Misery is empty. Why not add your own “Bluto Iscariot”? How to parlay a career losing record into your dream job just because you never wore red. And their first three choices turned them down.
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Good morning Aztec fans!! Hows that inferiority complex working for ya? Pleased give my condolences to Chris Ello.
Bluto Iscariot sounds like the godfather and looks like fred fintstone. After a close 70-7 loss to new mexico former head coach chuck long could still find the silver lining. that game inspired my favorite “so long chuck” shirt i got from a guy selling them out of his car in the parking lot, same place i got my faulk u shirt. oh and can monty please throw a flaming spear into the stupid zuma or are we really going to become the sdsu pumas
for the glossary.
Sliver lining.
part of speach: noun. Definition: to find the small good in an utter disaster, or What chuck long could find in a 2-10 season.Use: chuck long “ya we lost to new mexico 70-7 but the silver lining is gave really good effort.”
Trakas
part of speech: noun. Definition: to screw up royally in the clutch over and over again to cost your team the game or a series of games. Use: I can’t believe Perez went Trakas on us. Note: also applies to situations off the field. Use: She pulled a Trakas on her presentation and ended up getting fired.
D is for Donkos as in the beloved Boise State Donko’s. We’d love to beat them in football, but for now basketball will have to do.