So many things in sports are worth celebrating. Super Bowl victories, national championships, grand slams, majors, when Fresno State beats Boise State once a decade are just a few and of course my birthday.

But the issue lies in how long celebrations are allowed to last before it simply needs to be limited to scrapbooks and memories.

But don’t you dare tell that to Fresno State’s 2008 national championship baseball celebration, which has lived through two Super Bowl champions, Michael Jackson’s death, a recession, a change in presidency and, ahem, a different national champion baseball team in LSU.

If you’re one of the many who still brag about the 2008 Cinderella ‘Dogs, you’re in luck. The bookstore still sells national championship hats, shirts, jerseys, mugs, you name it, they probably got it. And if you just want to be reminded about what happened 630 days ago and the bookstore merchandise just isn’t cutting it, go to Fresno State’s school Web site. “Pride is forever,” Steve Detwiler said in the picture atop csufresno.edu. Apparently so is this celebration.

Now don’t get me wrong, Fresno State athletics has perhaps never seen a bigger accomplishment than the Bulldogs’ improbable road to the top in 2008. Celebration for such an achievement is inevitable, but needs to become water under the bridge at some point.

The cliché phrase “act like you’ve been there before” couldn’t help Fresno State more. Think USC is still selling number five and number 11 jerseys in its bookstore? Doubt it.

The banner on Pete Beiden Field’s outfield scoreboard is fine. After all, Bulldog baseball has a lot to be proud of, especially in recent years. But that’s just the point. Fresno State baseball is a consistent contender, so why dwell on the past when the future is so promising?

In light of this worn-out celebration, I’ve come up with some simple rules your team’s accomplishments without overstaying your welcome.

”¢Never wear memorabilia or use championship merchandise unless it was purchased within six months of victory day. It doesn’t matter if it’s on sale (Collegian Photo Editor Matt Weir).

”¢Only sell DVD box sets that chronicle the team’s championship run before the next national champion comes along. The Bulldog athletic Web site still sells them, and it just goes to show how empty their pockets probably are.

ӢIf you MUST sell merchandise, especially clothing, try giving it away. After the University of Texas lost the BCS national championship to Alabama, they donated the premade victory shirts to Haiti. Someone needs to strip the shelves in the Kennel Bookstore and Bulldog Shop and put them to a good cause.

”¢And last but certainly not least, if you’re ever in a quarrel with a friend about who’s school is better at sports, please don’t use a national championship that happened 90 weeks ago.

Are four rules too much to ask? Believe me, letting it go is for the greater good. On that note, happy Saint Patrick’s Day everyone, and please don’t wear green on Thursday.