The inaugural class of items to be included in Oll Encyclopedia. Feel free to add. This is an evolving project.

In alphabetical order… 

13-9: (n) Originally, the score by which WVU lost to Pitt in 2007 and thus ended the chance to play for the national title. Later, a complete, total, unexpected, inexplicable and cataclysmic failure. Eg., “He struck out looking with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the seventh in the championship game of our softball league. It was a total 13-9.” (v) To fail spectacularly. Eg., “It’s not that he strikes out a lot, but he’s got a history of 13-9’ing big moments.” (adj.) The manner in which one suffers a devastating collapse. Eg., “There were people crying who couldn’t believe the way the team 13-9’d it that night.”  

48-28: (n) Originally, the score by which WVU defeated heavily favored Oklahoma in the 2008 Fiesta Bowl. Later, a triumph despite considerable obstacles. Eg., “I really nailed that sales pitch even though I have a 103 degree fever and haven’t slept in two days. It was a 48-28 if I do say so myself.” (v) To overcome factors to be successful.  Eg., “I didn’t think she’s be able to clean the house, bake the pie, bathe the dog, wrap the presents, do her nails and get dressed before the in-laws arrived, but she really 48-28’d that, didn’t she?” (adj.) The manner in which a person does well despite distractions. Eg., “He at 54 crawfish to win the contest? How 48-28 of him.” 

Dog Soldier: (n) Originally how former WVU quarterback Pat White was described by football coach Bill Stewart at 2008 Victory Awards Dinner. White won the state amateur athlete of the year award and Stewart called Pat a Dog Soldier, which was a reference to the leader of Cheyenne Indians who led the tribe into battles. The original dog soldier thrust his spear into the ground when the battle was over. Attached to the spear was a rope and attached to the to the rope was his leg.

Irregardless: Not to be confused with regardless, which is a word. Irregardless is not, unless you love the Lion King.

It is what it is: Origin unknown, though set in mainstream by former WVU basketball coach John Beilein as a way to avoid all “What if?” scenarios and instead focus on “what is.” Eg., “True, there were some rumors I was thinking about N.C. State, but I will be the coach at WVU next year. It is what it is…”

The Legacy: (n) Jerry West, who sadly does not like being referred to as The Logo.

Let’s be honest: Origin unknown, though set in mainstream by WVU basketball coach Bob Huggins as a way to get to the heart of a specific matter. Often a way to transition into a harsh assessment. Eg., “Let’s be honest, we had good shots, but we didn’t have guys good enough to make them.”  

Lion King: (n) Former WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez’s favorite movie. Ever. Oft quoted in the wrong context to imply one should not look on the past. In reality, the lesson from the movie is to not only remember the past, but to learn from it.  

Marvelous Robon: (n) Attorney (allegedly) for former WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez in legal drama regarding liquidated damages clause in Rodriguez’s final employment agreement; (n) A ridiculous and blatant mischaracterization, such as likening a buyout clause to slavery, as Robon once did. Eg., “He really said the Indians are on the right track and don’t need to make severe changes. What a marvelous robon!”

Mine Mule: (n) Originally, WVU running back Noel Devine as described by Bill Stewart for Devine’s reliability and productivity because mine mules simply do their job without complaint and without fail. Later, any individual(s) exhibiting like characteristics.

Oll Stewart: (n) WVU football coach Bill Stewart.

Oll Twitter: (n) WVU football Coach Bill Stewart, who has Twitter. 

The Poet: (n) WVU freshman running back/slot receiver Tavon Austin, who was a Dunbar Poet in high school, but chose WVU for, among many reasons, the number of Rhodes Scholars; also for the grace and flow with which he runs.

The Product: (n) Former WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez, as referred to by agent Mike Brown to former WVU president Mike Garrison in their first meeting; Rodriguez was neither employee nor asset, but a brand Brown was ready to shop around the country.

P-Rod: (n) Short for Product Rodriguez

The Puppy: (n) originally, Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin for his ability to make the silliest little mistakes as he grew up, but was nevertheless showered with attention and affection; later evolved into any person displaying similar behavior. Eg., “I know he broke his foot and he probably shouldn’t have been doing what he was doing, but come on, he’s a puppy.”

Toledo: (n) place where one goes for clandestine activities; not necessarily Toledo, but rather a place where one and what one is doing is not easily noticed. Eg., “Work’s driving me crazy, I need to head to Toledo.” (v) To sneak away or escape. Eg., “Wife’s all over me about painting upstairs. I need to Toledo for a few days.”

The Waterboy: (n) Rodriguez’s agent, Mike Brown, who had no background as a sports agent, but was for a time a radio personality known as The Waterboy and specialized in picking games.