4Dec/081:51 PM

The Duel in the Desert

By thebeardown

As the big game approaches my skin crawls with hatred for the scummies. I can not tell you how much venom I have deep in my heart for those classless chuckle heads from Tempe. To quote a dear friend of mine, “The two easiest things to get in Tempe are STD’s and a Degree.”(Thanks Dom)

This weekend means everything to the true Wildcat fan. A zero win season could be wiped away with a victory over the hated scum devils. We represent one of the longest standing rivalries in college athletics with games being played since 1899. The Territorial cup is the oldest rivalry trophy in college athletics being handed out since 1899 as well. I remember vividly Chuck Cecil’s 100+ yard INT return for a touchdown in 1986. That win was the middle of the amazing 9 game streak over the nothings from up north. Check out this awesome video from goazcats.com - It should help you get pumped up a bit:

I warn all my conservative friends and family to stay away from me this week. I swear like a sailor, drink like an Irishmen and fight like a drunk Irish sailor all in anticipation for the game.

This year brings a special prize for true Wildcat fans. I will spare us the discussion of the last few Duel in the Desert results, however I will acknowledge that the Wildcats failed to clinch a bowl berth the last few years as a result of losing the game. This year however the tables are turned. We have the opportunity to keep the scummies from being bowl eligible with a win. Nothing could make the bowl berth we have all ready clinched any sweeter then if we ruined the season for the Dirty Dennis and his band of Felons.