In the build-up to kick-off on September 5, we had an idea here at DieHardDevil.com to do something that’s never been done. With the participation of followers and fans, we are starting The OFFICIAL Unofficial Sun Devil Dictionary. 

This “DieHard” Dictionary will include plenty of humor but will also serve as a cool reference for newer fans or fans that have “strayed” and want to be re-indoctrinated into Sun Devil culture. This is a 100% collaborative effort so you are encouraged to submit  entries, regardless of how simple, complex, off-the-wall or outrageous they may be. 

Once we gather 50 terms, we will display the dictionary in it’s own section of DieHardDevil.com. More features will be added, and fans will be able to submit new entries including photos right from the page. 

So today we begin to write the go-to book on Sun Devil lexicon or The OFFICIAL Unofficial Sun Devil Dictionary. Below, we’re submitting five terms of our own that can get the ball rolling and maybe spark some ideas from fans. 

Fostered

1. When DJ Foster is running at full speed and lowers his helmet at the end of a play with no concern for his own body or well being, laying the wood to an unexpecting defender.
2. Used in a sentence: As the defensive back tried to force him out of bounds, he was “fostered” when DJ cut back, lowered his helmet and slammed full force into the player’s chest, gaining a few extra yards.

Forks Up

1. The hashtag ForksUp has gathered steam across Social Media in the last year. It represents a Sun Devil shout-out but more importantly, it has become the hipper alternative to “GO DEVILS!” which, although it’s been around forever, always lacked a certain cache.
2. While the slogans “Fork’em” and “Fear the Fork” gained some traction since Nike and ASU unleashed new uniforms in 2011, ForksUp feels more authentic and of the people. We love it and think it could be around for years to come. #ForksUp

TKO

1. When Taylor Kelly delivers a knock out punch with either a pass or running play that blows the game open or wins the game for the Sun Devils.
2. Used in a sentence: Just minutes into the 3rd quarter with ASU up 41-7 on Navy, the Sun Devil QB delivered the “TKO,” connecting with Rashad Ross for a 50 yard touchdown.

Kush-lash 

1. A term that originated in the 1996 Film, Jerry Maguire about a successful Sports Agent re-thinking his business. The term was used by Maguire’s (Tom Cruise) big client, Frank “Cush” Cushman (Jerry O’Connell), who was the anticipated #1 pick in the draft. As NFL teams clamored for his services in the final hour, Cushman said he’s got “cush-lash” to explain that he’s sick of seeing himself everywhere. 
2. In the movie Arizona Cardinal football player, Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding Jr), was a star at Arizona State, and in a Monday Night Football game against the Cowboys in Sun Devil Stadium, Tidwell found the “qwan”. Cameron Crowe cemented the movie as a piece of Sun Devil lore by offering up the phrase, “I went to Arizona State. I’m a Sun Devil, man,” to the masses. 
3. Frank Kush (vs Frank Cush”man”) is the winningest coach in Sun Devil history. We’re surprised that the term was never adapted in some way for the Sun Devil legend by fans. Mystery. 

3rd & 29 

1. When a Sun Devil hears the term, it’s often followed by an involuntary cringe, like being punched in the stomach or getting into a car crash. Eye’s look down and close as the head turns slowly from left to right signaling disbelief. Symptoms include feelings of disorientation and nausea.
2. Thursday, November 7, 2011. Pasadena, CA. ASU vs UCLA. Two minutes remaining in the game with the Devils up 28-23. As Ucla sets up for a 3rd Down and 29 from the Devil’s 39-yard line, ASU can smell their 7th victory after starting the season strong at 6-2. Then it happens: Bruin QB Kevin Prince drops back with time and connects with Nelson Rosario on a 33-yard pass play. Four plays later, the Bruins ran in the go-ahead touchdown. Final: ASU 28 – Ucla 29.
3. The play that would derail the Devil’s promising 2011 Season by finishing with five straight losses (including the Las Vegas Bowl) to close out the season. This is arguably the play that ended Dennis Erickson’s career as Head Coach, and he was fired 21 days later.

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