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A region of the United States covering the geographic southern United States, or roughly the area south of the 37th or 38th parallels, north latitude.
Not to be confused with the Bible Belt, the Sun Belt extends beyond the states traditionally associated with the deep south (Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Carolinas), and extends west through the warmer climes of the continental U.S. (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma, Nevada, extending as far north as Virginia).
The Sun Belt has seen substantial population growth in recent decades, fueled by milder winters, coupled with the availability and affordability of air conditioning. In addition, the latter half of the 20th century has seen a surge in retiring baby boomers migrating domestically, as well as the influx of immigrants, both legal and illegal, into this region.
One of the most densely populated areas for professional sports in the U.S., the college powerhouse SEC has existed there for over 75 years, with the population boom also adding to the creation of the eponymous Sun Belt Conference (est. 1976) and the currently higher profile Conference USA (est. 1995). All three conferences exist entirely within this region.
Not to be confused with the Bible Belt, the Sun Belt extends beyond the states traditionally associated with the deep south (Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Carolinas), and extends west through the warmer climes of the continental U.S. (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma, Nevada, extending as far north as Virginia).
The Sun Belt has seen substantial population growth in recent decades, fueled by milder winters, coupled with the availability and affordability of air conditioning. In addition, the latter half of the 20th century has seen a surge in retiring baby boomers migrating domestically, as well as the influx of immigrants, both legal and illegal, into this region.
One of the most densely populated areas for professional sports in the U.S., the college powerhouse SEC has existed there for over 75 years, with the population boom also adding to the creation of the eponymous Sun Belt Conference (est. 1976) and the currently higher profile Conference USA (est. 1995). All three conferences exist entirely within this region.
Tony: Man, it's too crowded out here in New York, I don't even have room to think.
Andrea: I know it ain't for everyone, but my cousins moved down to the Sun Belt and they couldn't be happier.
Tony: Sun Belt? Is that like the Bible Belt?
Andrea: Naw, the Bible Belt is mostly conservative country folk. The urban population is exploding down there with new liberal voters, and Obama even carried Houston in 2008, not to mention all of New Mexico.
Andrea: I know it ain't for everyone, but my cousins moved down to the Sun Belt and they couldn't be happier.
Tony: Sun Belt? Is that like the Bible Belt?
Andrea: Naw, the Bible Belt is mostly conservative country folk. The urban population is exploding down there with new liberal voters, and Obama even carried Houston in 2008, not to mention all of New Mexico.
by President Warren G. Harding July 7, 2009
Get the Sun Belt mug.Abbreviation for the Western Athletic Conference, a collegiate athletic conference in the United States comprised of (as of 2009), Boise State, Fresno State, University of Hawaii, University of Idaho, Louisiana Tech, University of Nevada, New Mexico State, San Jose State, and Utah State.
Formed as a power conference in 1962, all six of its founding members are now members of either the PAC-10 or the Mountain West Conference. Current membership has been relatively stable since 1996, with the top portion of the WAC dominating the national college scene, with the Boise State Broncos and Hawai'i Warriors gaining national football recognition, while the Nevada Wolfpack, Utah State Aggies, and New Mexico State Aggies have been doing the same with NCAA Division I Basketball.
Nicknames for all sports teams are, respectively, the Boise State Broncos, Fresno State Bulldogs, Hawaii Warriors, Idaho Vandals, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Nevada Wolfpack, New Mexico State Aggies, San Jose Spartans, and Utah State Aggies.
See also, WAC-off.
Formed as a power conference in 1962, all six of its founding members are now members of either the PAC-10 or the Mountain West Conference. Current membership has been relatively stable since 1996, with the top portion of the WAC dominating the national college scene, with the Boise State Broncos and Hawai'i Warriors gaining national football recognition, while the Nevada Wolfpack, Utah State Aggies, and New Mexico State Aggies have been doing the same with NCAA Division I Basketball.
Nicknames for all sports teams are, respectively, the Boise State Broncos, Fresno State Bulldogs, Hawaii Warriors, Idaho Vandals, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Nevada Wolfpack, New Mexico State Aggies, San Jose Spartans, and Utah State Aggies.
See also, WAC-off.
Hillbilly Hank: Gawrsh, I'm lookin' et our football skedyool, and we play a buncha weak-ass opponents AGAIN this year afore our SEC conference games start!
Moonshine Matt: Slow your roll, Henry, my old chum. If you'll notice, we do appear to be playing Boise State next month, and I daresay they scare the bejeezus right out of my nethers. Whilst the bottom portion of the WAC scares no one, the top half is capable of toppling even the mightest of egos, nawmsayin'?
Moonshine Matt: Slow your roll, Henry, my old chum. If you'll notice, we do appear to be playing Boise State next month, and I daresay they scare the bejeezus right out of my nethers. Whilst the bottom portion of the WAC scares no one, the top half is capable of toppling even the mightest of egos, nawmsayin'?
by President Warren G. Harding July 7, 2009
Get the WAC mug.The Big 12, or Big Twelve (or Big XII, as reflected in its logo), is an NCAA sports conference, and was formed in 1994 from the then-power conference Big 8, and pieces of the recently disbanded Southwest Conference. In the ensuing 15 years, the 12-school membership has remained constant and unchanged, despite much chaos in the rest of the college sports world.
The conference plays 21 different college sports (10 men's, 11 women's), and is divided into two 6-school divisions, the Big 12 North, and the Big 12 South. The North is comprised of the University of Missouri, the University of Nebraska, the University of Colorado, the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, and Iowa State University. The South is made up of the University of Texas, the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University, and Baylor University.
It is the largest college conference in the Central Time Zone, and is considered a powerhouse in the sports of college football, baseball, soccer, and both men's and women's basketball.
The Big 12 is one of only six conference with an automatic berth in the Bowl Championship series (BCS). It is joined by the ACC, Big East, Big Ten, PAC-10, and SEC.
The conference plays 21 different college sports (10 men's, 11 women's), and is divided into two 6-school divisions, the Big 12 North, and the Big 12 South. The North is comprised of the University of Missouri, the University of Nebraska, the University of Colorado, the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, and Iowa State University. The South is made up of the University of Texas, the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University, and Baylor University.
It is the largest college conference in the Central Time Zone, and is considered a powerhouse in the sports of college football, baseball, soccer, and both men's and women's basketball.
The Big 12 is one of only six conference with an automatic berth in the Bowl Championship series (BCS). It is joined by the ACC, Big East, Big Ten, PAC-10, and SEC.
Eve: Man, the SEC is the best college conference!
Steve: Oh yeah? Who would you rather play against in a national championship game? Florida doesn't count.
Eve: Uh... uh... okay, the Big 12 freaking rules. Can we go get tacos now?
Steve: Oh yeah? Who would you rather play against in a national championship game? Florida doesn't count.
Eve: Uh... uh... okay, the Big 12 freaking rules. Can we go get tacos now?
by President Warren G. Harding July 8, 2009
Get the Big 12 mug.A now-defunct collegiate football conference in the U.S.
Formed in 1907 as the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the only charter members to still remain upon its dissolution in 1996 were the Tigers of the University of Missouri, the Cornhuskers of the University of Nebraska, and the Jayhawks of the University of Kansas.
Despite numerous changes in membership during its 89-year history, it kept its name (officially) throughout, and in fact still had eight members in 1996 when it dissolved, combining with remnants of the Southwest Conference to form the Big 12.
Though the Big 12 was only the Big 8 plus Baylor, University of Texas, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech, the Big 12 did not claim the Big 8's history as its own, thus ending its existence.
Formed in 1907 as the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the only charter members to still remain upon its dissolution in 1996 were the Tigers of the University of Missouri, the Cornhuskers of the University of Nebraska, and the Jayhawks of the University of Kansas.
Despite numerous changes in membership during its 89-year history, it kept its name (officially) throughout, and in fact still had eight members in 1996 when it dissolved, combining with remnants of the Southwest Conference to form the Big 12.
Though the Big 12 was only the Big 8 plus Baylor, University of Texas, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech, the Big 12 did not claim the Big 8's history as its own, thus ending its existence.
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Jim Bob: Yo, I'm thinkin' of going to Nebraska in the fall. Go Huskers!
Betty Sue: Yeah, them original Big 8 schools is alright, but my cuz went to UT instead and LOVED it. Lincoln ain't got nothin' on Austin, you know it.
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Zeke: What the hell is THIS? I thought the Big 8 was a slang term for cocaine.
Zack: Know your history, PUNK. Respect!
Jim Bob: Yo, I'm thinkin' of going to Nebraska in the fall. Go Huskers!
Betty Sue: Yeah, them original Big 8 schools is alright, but my cuz went to UT instead and LOVED it. Lincoln ain't got nothin' on Austin, you know it.
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Zeke: What the hell is THIS? I thought the Big 8 was a slang term for cocaine.
Zack: Know your history, PUNK. Respect!
by President Warren G. Harding July 9, 2009
Get the Big 8 mug.A male or female of African-American heritage that appears in a movie, story, or play, often with some sort of magical, sage powers, strictly for the purpose of providing such wisdom to the white hero, for no apparent reason, but just when he or she needs it the most. They often then immediately depart from the story altogether.
The Magic Negro has no life of his or her own, but seems to see all, know all, and divine all, due to their humble roots and avoidance of the racist white power structure that our hero-of-European-heritage so nobly rebels against. Typically appearing in 19th century- or early-20th century period pieces, the Magic Negro has more recently been seen dispensing his or her powers from within the existing white establishment, as with the character of Morpheus in "The Matrix."
Not to be confused with Barack Obama, who had a lengthy career as a lawyer and state senator which was often overlooked by many American conservatives, eager to pass him off with a dismissive stereotype, despite the fact that upon assuming the Presidency in 2009, had more government and legal experience than George W. Bush did in 2001.
See also, Magical Negro.
The Magic Negro has no life of his or her own, but seems to see all, know all, and divine all, due to their humble roots and avoidance of the racist white power structure that our hero-of-European-heritage so nobly rebels against. Typically appearing in 19th century- or early-20th century period pieces, the Magic Negro has more recently been seen dispensing his or her powers from within the existing white establishment, as with the character of Morpheus in "The Matrix."
Not to be confused with Barack Obama, who had a lengthy career as a lawyer and state senator which was often overlooked by many American conservatives, eager to pass him off with a dismissive stereotype, despite the fact that upon assuming the Presidency in 2009, had more government and legal experience than George W. Bush did in 2001.
See also, Magical Negro.
John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan) in "The Green Mile," Bagger Vance (Will Smith) in "The Legend of Bagger Vance," and Cash (Don Cheadle) in "The Family Man" are all textbook examples of the Magic Negro.
by President Warren G. Harding July 10, 2009
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1. I needed pictures of the Alamo, and they were totally Yahooable.
2. I was looking for pictures of my new car, and the best ones weren't Yahooable, but luckily they were still Googleable.
2. I was looking for pictures of my new car, and the best ones weren't Yahooable, but luckily they were still Googleable.
by President Warren G. Harding July 11, 2009
Get the Yahooable mug.Major League Soccer. Formed in 1993 in the United States, the league as of 2009 has fifteen teams throughout North America. Attendance has been steadily growing in recent years, and if pace continues, it will overtake the NHL in popularity and profit.
Teams as of 2009:
(Eastern Conference)
Chicago Fire
Columbus Crew
DC United (Washington, D.C.)
Kansas City Wizards
New England Revolution (Foxborough, MA)
New York Red Bulls (East Rutherford, NJ)
Toronto FC
(Western Conference)
Chivas USA (Carson, CA)
Colorado Rapids (Commerce City, CO)
FC Dallas (Frisco, TX)
Houston Dynamo
Los Angeles Galaxy
Reál Salt Lake (Sandy, UT)
San Jose Earthquakes
Seattle Sounders
MLS plans to add three more teams by 2011, in Philadelphia PA, Portland OR, and Vancouver BC.
Teams as of 2009:
(Eastern Conference)
Chicago Fire
Columbus Crew
DC United (Washington, D.C.)
Kansas City Wizards
New England Revolution (Foxborough, MA)
New York Red Bulls (East Rutherford, NJ)
Toronto FC
(Western Conference)
Chivas USA (Carson, CA)
Colorado Rapids (Commerce City, CO)
FC Dallas (Frisco, TX)
Houston Dynamo
Los Angeles Galaxy
Reál Salt Lake (Sandy, UT)
San Jose Earthquakes
Seattle Sounders
MLS plans to add three more teams by 2011, in Philadelphia PA, Portland OR, and Vancouver BC.
Emo1337: Yo, dude, let's go downtown this weekend. MLS!
Kr\/nkt45T!c: Your life sucks?
Emo1337: LOL, WTF? No, Major League Soccer! The Galaxy are gonna be in town, and we gotta see Beckham before he runs on back to England!
Kr\/nkt45T!c: Your life sucks?
Emo1337: LOL, WTF? No, Major League Soccer! The Galaxy are gonna be in town, and we gotta see Beckham before he runs on back to England!
by President Warren G. Harding July 11, 2009
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