April 5, 2008
Fanblogs Open Thread
This one is dedicated to Ramblin' Gator, who is in football addiction recovery. Just four more months, buddy.
Comments:
posted on April 4, 2008 11:09 AM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse?War Eagle Atlanta
said:
Ok, guys, just want you to know that what is said in this thread, stays in this thread. Don't go around sharing anyone else's stories of addiction.
But if we're truly going to bare our souls, you each have to take off the mascot head you're wearing while in here. Lee...
Okay, my name is Greg. It's been months since my last...wait. Sorry. That's confession. Sorry. I'm not even Catholic. Can you guys tell that I've never been to a 12-step program? Seriously.
Anyway, let me continue. You know, I was doing fine, getting along without it. Sure , I'd talk with some other guys about it, and the funny thing is that I thought I could do without it.
But last night, I... I...Well, I had recorded Auburn's spring game and I decided to watch it. You know how some times that alcoholics will drink mouthwash? Well, that's what this was like. I had never seen a spring game before--never, not in 23 seasons.
But I just couldn't stand it. Not only was I jonesing for some football, but I was longing for some cheesy head coach commercials, too--like the kind you find on the coaches shows. I was so desperate, I just had to watch it. I mean, I didn't even know how the score was kept. I thought I was delirious. The same team kept getting the ball back, except that they switched directions. That poor defense! How can they just stay on the field perpetually? Doesn't anyone care about their welfare?
In the end, I wasn't satisfied with what I got. It was kind of like eating baked potato chips. I thought I could just stop with the sping game, you know, just get a little taste. But afterwards, I just grabbed an old tape of the 1989 Alabama game, then stayed up all night watching that.
You know what they say about 'rock bottom'? Yeah. Let me tell you. I think I'm there, brother...Somebody save me!
OU-Ron
posted on April 4, 2008 11:25 AM — 216.201.209.146 — link — abuse? said:
There has to be some Med's that you can take to help you through these troubled times, this video was posted this morning on the Crimson and Cream Machine and I've watched it over and over and over and, well you get the picture...
Lennie Collins
posted on April 4, 2008 12:08 PM — 66.143.167.58 — link — abuse? said:
OU Ron, Post #3, you are my fellow friend in Crimson and Cream BUT don't give Lognhorns fans any excuse to turn this into a Oklahoma against Texas thread. I would like to get some pre-predictions on who will be playing for the BCS National Title. My pre-predictions are Oklahoma and Georgia although deep down I feel it's gone be Georgia and Southern California! Take care!
OU-Ron
posted on April 4, 2008 12:39 PM — 216.201.209.146 — link — abuse? said:
Lennie, my friend, I could care less what the Texas fans do or say, I'm on here to share thoughts and have some fun, we can all talk smack and still be friends.
It's too early for me to say that OU will be in the championship game, we need to get our 13 starters back from injury and some practice under their belt before we can say how good they will be, however I think USC has a pretty good chance of being there...
Tom Blogical
posted on April 4, 2008 12:41 PM — 24.95.77.153 — link — abuse? said:
War Eagle Atlanta:
Pull yourself together, man. Do what I do and obsess with golf from now until late October.
Tomcat said:
posted on April 4, 2008 2:11 PM — 70.243.66.100 — link — abuse?
Thanks Tommie T for your comments concerning the XII on another thread.
OU Ron -Brutus the Buckeye is AKA buckstops ?
You know it is kinda chickensh-t to come on here under a diffferent handle, try to run southeren folks down.
Adios Tomcat
posted on April 4, 2008 2:32 PM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse? said:
No, h is for blabbering idiots who can't string a sentence together--you know, kind of like Buck accused me of being. With people who just want to talk smack, it's much more entertaining to engage them than simply shunning them...
Looks like we're finally getting our props with h...
OU-Ron
posted on April 4, 2008 2:50 PM — 216.201.209.146 — link — abuse? said:
WEA, that is a cool h, wish we had the capabilities of designing our own h and using it kinda like the smiley face doodads.
Damn, the weather has got to get better here so I can start selling some machines, I’m so slow now that I’m thinking of smiley face doodads….
posted on April 4, 2008 3:02 PM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse? said:
And what really chaps my ass about Lexus is that it wasn't good enough to just use our h idea, but no, they had to go and use the lower case, too. Couldn't leave well enough alone, Lexus? See if I buy one of your sissy hybrid cars! You can just sell them all to Hollywood as far as we here on fanblogs care! h you, Lexus!
Maybe we can file a S.L.A.P. suit against Lexus in order to generate some publicity for ourselves. Right up until the moment their attorneys bury us...
Ron, you think your weather is bad. We got tornadoes forecast again tonight all in the metro area. It's beginning to be a Friday night occurence around here...
OU-Ron
posted on April 4, 2008 3:13 PM — 216.201.209.146 — link — abuse? said:
WEA, I know what you mean, we have had 3 nights this week with tornado warnings all over the state, and it rains about every 3 days so it keeps the contractors from running the machines until the ground drys up.
Glad we talked about the weather, that reminds me, I need to go buy a weather radio tonight, this radio comes on like an alarm clock anytime severe weather is in your area, believe me , we need it around here...
Ramblin' Gator said:
posted on April 4, 2008 3:15 PM — 67.97.209.36 — link — abuse?
#7: Tom B, I can't speak for WEA, but for me, it's sad that I live in what is probably the golf capitol of the world (oustside of Scotland) and it really doesn't interest me. I'm surrounded by professional and serious amateur golfers and I tend to agree with the famous quote: "golf is a good walk ruined".
Regarding my NCAAFB 12-steps...
Admitting the problem.
check
Admitting you are powerless over the problem.
check
Doing something about the problem.
uh, I'm kinda stuck here.
posted on April 4, 2008 3:49 PM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse? said:
Yea, I'm not a golpher either. Just doesn't appeal to me. It's more like an activity than a sport, albeit a highly skilled activity--even more so than bowling and shuffleboard, if you ask me. And it allows for alcohol consumption while you're at it. Now that I think about it, I have no idea why I don't like it...
And even though my knees left me 10 years ago and I can no longer play sports, I still have that prejudice. Maybe I'll change my mind one day, but with working retail hours, it would be hard to find the time until I retire in 10 years.
Ron, the heavy equipment business sounds a lot like the car biz--there's always an excuse why people aren't buying. The weather is too bad, the weather is too nice, holidays--especially Christmas, kids out of school, kids back in school, yada yada yada...
Maybe once before I die, I want to own a business that sells something that people will buy during frickin Christmas!! Liquor store, maybe? The perfect business--non seasonal, non-cyclical. Times are good? Sell a lot of booze. Times are bad? Sell even more...
Tom Blogical
posted on April 4, 2008 4:47 PM — 24.95.77.153 — link — abuse? said:
Ramblin' Gator:
Sometimes it is a good walk ruined! ;-)
WEA:
"It's more like an activity than a sport..." Actually, I disagree with that. It does look that way, but looks are deceiving. The clubhead is traveling between 90 to 110 mph depending on your ability during the full swing. Some pros get up to 130 mph. Those that play well are definitely athletes. Bowling and shuffleboard don't require near the strength, flexibility, and coordination golf requires.
So...instead of golf, how about flag football? Hey, that kind of has something to do with the theme of the site, too! (I know, I know, I started the golf conversation). I get together with a group of guys almost every Saturday morning and play for a few hours.
posted on April 4, 2008 4:58 PM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse? said:
Tom: We'll meet in the middle and agree on lawn darts, then...
Well, off to go watch the Braves during a tornado watch. Pretty ironic, considering I'm a 'fairweather' Braves fan, but dugout tickets beckon. Playing the Mets tonight. So glad I can cheer for Tom Glavin again instead of boo him...
Game is on CSS. Ya'll look for me behind the Mets' dugout. I'll be the guy in a purple raincoat holding two beers...
Tom Blogical
posted on April 4, 2008 5:21 PM — 24.95.77.153 — link — abuse? said:
WEA:
LOL!! Just as long as you don't try to hit me with the jarts! Do you still have a set of those?
Husker Chris said:
posted on April 4, 2008 9:50 PM — 98.16.149.157 — link — abuse?
Tommie Trojan, are you serious that you think Nebraska is a 'noncontender' in the 12? 5-7? Yes, yes USC caught their latest Nebraska series while Callie and Cosgrove had our pants down, but those days are over. NU is capable of 'breaking through' the Big 12 any year under any circumstances. Let's touch base midway through 08 about this. That's what I miss most about life in SoCal, the stinkywinkykind that fries your mind!
Husker Chris said:
posted on April 4, 2008 9:55 PM — 98.16.149.157 — link — abuse?
On a more serious note, I support all of you in your addictions. I know your pain. If you ever need a shoulder to cry on, I am here for you. Even you Sparty...
What say you all about your respective teams' Spring Training and/or Spring Games?!?
Geauxtigers0107 said:
posted on April 4, 2008 11:44 PM — 68.222.48.31 — link — abuse?
I'm with you on the golf Tom! If my passion for CFB is rated at 100, my passion for golf is a 99. Even during football season. Not Saturday's, mind you......Sunday's.
Got to go watch the pro's at the Zurich Classic in New Oleans last weekend and had a blast. The PGA's slogan "these guys are good" cannot be fully appreciated until you watch them play. Bubba Watson hits the golf ball like he's trying to knock the writing off of it...LOL.
Equation for a great golf weekend:
PGA pro's + sky box tickets + Grey Goose as the official sponsor = the most fun you can legally have on a golf course.Geaux SEC
Geaux TigersTom Blogical
posted on April 5, 2008 12:13 AM — 24.95.77.153 — link — abuse? said:
gatorhippy:
You made me laugh so hard I was in tears! I'm glad I didn't take a drink just then or I would've had to clean off my laptop.
Geauxtigers0107:
Ditto on the Sunday's instead of Saturdays, unless it's an early game! I haven't seen Bubba yet, but I hope to see him at the Memorial this year. It's very easy to follow some great players when Tiger's in the field. Everybody follows him so you can get great access to everybody else. Furyk, Singh, Appleby, Toms, Campbell, Stricker...my favorite player to watch is Ben Curtis, though. He grew up 15 miles from where I live now. I hope Nicklaus invites him again this year.
Most of the guys that are not household names, like Stricker, are good to follow. Stricker is 4th in the world, but when Tiger's in the field, it doesn't matter and nobody really knows who he is anyway. Els and Mickelson are still followed a lot due to their name recognition.
posted on April 5, 2008 8:21 AM — link — abuse? said:
I have found that I enjoy golf more with Patron, although the number of shots I take with one directly influences the number of shots I can take with the other. I used to play on Thursday nights with the boys from work. Everyone with a double bogey had to fire up a shot. You either played well or you soon didn't care. :)
Ramblin' Gator said:
posted on April 5, 2008 8:47 AM — 143.127.131.4 — link — abuse?
You PGA fans are going to hate me for this...
You know how if you have a room full of people and one of them hates cats and if there's a cat in the room it will find the one guy who hates cats and cozies up with him? Well...
2007 Masters Champion Zach Johnson lives about one block away from me. I haven't met him yet, but I see him walking in front of my house from time-to-time. The only reason I know he lives there is because...
I know Chris DiMarco. His daughter and my daughter are classmates and have occasional play-dates together.
I've played two (non-miniature) rounds of golf in my life and just don't understand the appeal of the game. For me, the only thing more boring than playing the game is watching the game, but I'm not telling Chris that.
Oddly enough, I've played a round of miniature golf with Chris' daughter and about 20 other kids and adults and she is good! She beat all of us!
Meanwhile, I couldn't care less about golf!
OU-Ron
posted on April 5, 2008 10:21 AM — 68.12.216.68 — link — abuse? said:
Kev, both of my son's are season ticket holders, plus two of their friends are season ticket holders.
I can hardly remember a game in the past 12 years that I haven't had access to a ticket.
Due to the responsibilities I have at work, meaning I have to be out of town a lot, I make the games that I can, try to watch the others on TV if I'm not at an Auction...
posted on April 5, 2008 11:27 AM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse? said:
More than likely, I'll buy a season ticket this year in the secondary market. I do that because I don't want to be sitting up where the oxygen is thin...
How many games have you guys seen in person over the years? With Auburn, my best guess is that after last season I'm at 71 on the counter in 23 seasons. Anyone?
GH, Tom: At first I thought you said 'jorts', too! That I know, but why do you call a lawn dart a jart?
That poor red-headed Gator fan whose picture always shows when someone is refers to 'jorts'. I bet he never counted on his 15 minutes of fame coming from that direction...
Tom Blogical
posted on April 5, 2008 11:40 AM — 24.95.77.153 — link — abuse? said:
Ramblin' Gator (#28):
"You PGA fans are going to hate me for this..."
Not at all. I felt the same way about the game until a good friend of mine got me hooked on it 10 years ago. If you don't want another obsession, don't start playing! ;-)
K-Hue (#26):
"Everyone with a double bogey had to fire up a shot. You either played well or you soon didn't care. :)"
That's how we play real golf on our annual golf vacation! 72 guys on the course drinking beer and other types of liquor for 4 days...you can imagine the mayhem! We clean up after ourselves well, and we're polite drunks.
War Eagle Atlanta (#34):
"GH, Tom: At first I thought you said 'jorts', too! That I know, but why do you call a lawn dart a jart?"
Could be a regional thing, but lawn darts are also called "jarts".
posted on April 5, 2008 11:43 AM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse? said:
If you guys think you'll get fanbloggers to travel far and wide for a University of Central Florida game, you're crazy. Maybe the Cap One bowl game, or maybe a trek up the road for a game in Gainesville.
I'm serious about trying to make the RRS in Dallas this year, even if I have to travel alone. I'm sure I can meet up with Ron, Lennie, 40 Acres and maybe Tomcat while I'm there though... Anyone else want to join? I want to start taking in a game like that every year, even including a trip to Notre Dame eventually...
posted on April 5, 2008 11:53 AM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse? said:
Yes, Tom, sadly it does appear from the article that the sale of lawn darts has been banned in the US, no doubt from some negative publicity.
In their absence, it seems that we have no choice but to go back to chucking spears and javelins, because it's so much safer.
Bevo Boy said:
posted on April 6, 2008 10:33 AM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse?
War Eagle, I may be able to join you if you come up for an OSU or Notre Dame game, but no way would my parents let me travel to Dallas.
As for the golf discussion, I just picked up the sport last year and am already #2 on my high school varsity team (yes, if you must know, our team is terrible). I have gotten quite a bit of help from my aunt, who is the golf coach for the University of Cincinnati. I even was a tournament yesterday, but I played pretty bad.
With jarts, like my old biology teacher always said, "Jarts, a guilt-free way to maime your siblings."
Zac said:
posted on April 7, 2008 3:53 AM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse?
"Jarts", God does that take me back. No! I ain't sayin how far!!!
Golf, on the other hand...well...it takes me back too. I used to caddie for my father. He was in a league where he worked.
Me? As in, where have I been? I've been in College Football Deprivation Rehabilitation. It didn't work; I'm incurable.
Lennie wants pre-predictions. Well, I got one for you. Before summer drills end, OU-Ron will have squared off with Tomcat; you will have squared off with 40 Acres of Burnt Orange, and for good measure Leave it to Bevo (Boy) will square off with OU-Fan. There'll be some interesting College Football WWF going on there to be sure.
Looks like I missed a lot of threads while I wuz away. I got a big kick outta the Big East's proposal for...what would that be, bowl # 34 or 35, and with Conf USA?
Gator Hippy, another hole in the head or no, is it mathematically possible for the Big East to send 7 teams to bowls? If it is, I'm willing to go out on this limb: Not in my life-time.
War Eagle had some great proposed names for it. I tend to lean toward, "Another Game to Give 2 More 6-6 or 5-7 Teams a Chance to Play in the Post Season Bowl."
Which brings me to Regan. I'm in favor of the economic boost, however brief, that bringing a bowl game to a community can give. The thing is the bowl has to survive if it's going to continue. If those who sponsor it don't get their coin, all it might wind up being is a bad experiment. Not to mention, the fans have to be willing to come see the game. Only programs like AL & ND, to name a few, could pull fans to a game even if their teams were 6-6. Of course, that would be typical for AL (recently) and a vast improvement for ND. Who'da thunk it?
T-Zac's involved with a scheduled refueling outage at his nuke plant.
T-Zac's working 12's on backshift for the next 6 weaks.
T-Zac will post when he can.
T-Zac sincerely hopes T-Mac, and the rest of you, are doing well.
T-Zac approved this message.
TampaGator said:
posted on April 7, 2008 10:13 AM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse?
Zac/#41:
"...T-Zac's involved with a scheduled refueling outage at his nuke plant.
T-Zac's working 12's on backshift for the next 6 weaks.
T-Zac will post when he can.
T-Zac sincerely hopes T-Mac, and the rest of you, are doing well.
T-Zac approved this message..."
Good form; well executed! T-Mac would surely approve as well!
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WEA/#36:Pretty sure K-Hue was referring Central Florida the region, not the college.
There's a great place for FB watching in the O'town area: it's the ESPN/ABC sports bar--part of the Disney World complex. It's pretty cool; they've got TV's everywhere--even above every urinal. A group of diverse fans can keep a pulse on a bunch of games, and not skip a beat...
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Re. CFB as addiction:I must still be in the "denial" phase; I still don't acknowledge it as a "problem." In fact, I watched a couple of recorded games this past week (UF v. Tenn '05) and last year's mud bowl (Miami at Steelers--ok, not cfb, but...). Oh yeah...and the 3 OT's of LSU v. Arkansas this year.
...I keep a healthy supply of recorded games ready to go....no problem...
(then again, I don't view driking as a problem either; as the saying goes, I drink...I get drunk...no problem...)
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Re. Golf: I don't get it.I get the drinking part, and the golf carts...
...but not the t-ball and the skinny stick, with no bases to run to, no one to catch the ball, no scoreboard, no cheerleaders...
I prefer fishing.
My $.02.
GO GATORS!!Tomcat said:
posted on April 7, 2008 5:13 PM — 68.94.174.184 — link — abuse?
#42 TampaGator
I pefer fishing, yes and I do not golf, but I really like golf courses.The ones in this area are built in the river bottoms.They keep the grass mowed down real short and keep them watered year round.I go out on the golf course right at dawn, prior to the golfers.We have large native earthworms that are excellent natural bait.
The store bought worms are not as slimey as the ones I juice up at the golf courses.These worms are about as thick as a pencil or cigarette and can measure in length from 10" to 18".
I dont dig them up and I do not cause any damage to the golf courses. I use a real weak chemical solution, that is applied to the mounds. They come up out of the ground and we gather them up.
These worms are the best bait that you can get and I've caught some really big fish on these worms.
Ya I like golf courses, and when it floods and the river comes out of its banks, you can catch alot of fish on the golf course itself.
Hookem-Horns
Welcome back T-Zac
posted on April 7, 2008 6:06 PM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse? said:
I guess it was only a matter of time before Zac became T-Zac incarnate... Keep an eye on the fuel rods, Zac. You don't need the NRA on your ass...
T-Gator: Ok, I'm up for a gathering of fanbloggers drinkfest in Orlando this coming season. We don't need no stinking live football game to have a good time...
TampaGator said:
posted on April 8, 2008 12:15 PM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse?
Tomcat/#44:
Thats' hilarious; I never heard of anyone fishing on a golf course bofore!
...and that's about what it'd take for me to get into golf--fishing between holes!
...bait your hook, cast your line...hit the ball...check the line...slam a beer......go fetch ball (this is what I don't get about golf) ...slam 'nother beer...check line...reel in fish....hit the ball again, then go n fetch the f$%n ball again....
But why? Why not just fish and drink in peace?
Again, the concept of golf elludes me.
My $.02.
GO GATORS!!40 Acres of Burnt Orange
posted on April 9, 2008 2:55 PM — 192.91.75.29 — link — abuse? said:
Tomcat everytime i think im a rednceck (even though now im more of a city slicker) i look at your post and now there is someone more country than me!
TampaGator your concept of golf would have to be the only way you could make that sport more interesting.
Has anyone heard there is no love loss between Rich-Rod and The Vest?
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080409/SPORTS06/80408102/1054/rss19
HookEmHorns!
Tomcat said:
posted on April 9, 2008 5:28 PM — 68.94.174.184 — link — abuse?
#48 40 acres- Look I'm not really that country, heck we have central A/C and an ice box that spits ice outa the door, satellitte TV etc etc.Just because I drive a pickup, wear boots and drink Shiner, doesnt really mean I'm country, am actually very complex culturaly diversified individual.I enjoy being outdoors and I like to hunt & fish.
I really dont have any business in the big city.
I'd really pefer to live were you can pee out your back door, unfortunatly I have neighbors nearby were I currently reside, but I can look out the window and see cattle grazing. Or watch the foxes eatin bugs under the lights after dark.
BTW I understand that Austin P.D. pays the highest wages in the state.
Adios TomcatTomcat said:
posted on April 9, 2008 6:18 PM — 68.94.174.184 — link — abuse?
#52 Porcine You live near a golf course, do you ever fish there? They have water hazards dont they ?
#49 OU Ron I have actually juiced up some 2 footers at the golf course in Gonzales.
http://www.gonzalesinquirer.com/articles/2008/03/10/news/sports/sports03.txt
Roy said he caught this one on liver, probably turkey or chicken. I still think slimey worms or sunfish are the best bait.I also use big yellow grasshoppers and crawfish during certain times of the year.
Adios Tomcat40 Acres of Burnt Orange
posted on April 10, 2008 8:08 AM — 192.91.75.29 — link — abuse? said:
Tomcat you can have all those creature comforts and still be country! I was raised in Denison TX (right near the red river on 80 acres of land) and the hill country of Austin, and i love the country. Unfortunately since donning the blue i have had to stick close to the city since im usually on call all the time. One day i plan on being a police chief in some small po dunk town out in the hill country with 40 ACRES of land and some pure bred longhorns roaming the land keeping the weeds down!
HookEmHorns!
OU-Ron
posted on April 10, 2008 9:31 AM — 216.201.209.146 — link — abuse? said:
This looks like it could be a good day to be on Fanblogs, but since I have to be in meetings most of the day, I'll post this early.
If Kelly is telling the truth, then he sure has a legit gripe, if he is making an excuse for a poor showing, then that's his problem.
It does look like the conditioning coach should have told him of the surface change, IMO...
Ramblin' Gator said:
posted on April 10, 2008 10:54 AM — 67.97.209.36 — link — abuse?
Hey Ron, I had one of those all-day meeting days yesterday. Actually, I have a lot of them, but this one was different. I was testifying before a Texas House of Representatives Committee - never done anything like this previously. Before you ask, no - it had nothing to do with steroid use in sports. ;-) It was about software standards in state government. So I had to sit in the meeting room for five and a half hours, they call my name, I testify for 10 minutes, then I get on a plane and fly home. Not sure I'll be volunteering for that particular duty again.
Back to football...
I'm disappointed to see another GT quarterback is looking like something less than the sharpest tool in the shed. Jaybo Shaw was arrested recently and he's still in high school. Crud! Reggie Ball may end up being remembered as the bright one of the two.
40 Acres of Burnt Orange
posted on April 10, 2008 12:09 PM — 192.91.75.29 — link — abuse? said:
OU-Ron real classy for Malcolm to blame the OU coaching staff for his bad performance. Now NFL teams are gonna look at this guy and think "Do we want a rookie who passes the blame on to his coaching staff on our team?" Ill tell you what though i think Malcolm can rap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9RiitZEHxA
better than the Horns can dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4US7L6ypRk4
HookEmHorns!
Zac said:
posted on April 10, 2008 3:32 PM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse?
Hey, guys, I'm on a day off. Given I return to back shift on evening morrow, I'll be attempting to stay up all night. Anyone gonna be around?
Leave it to Bevo, OU-Ron, & Tomcat, I wuz gonna chastise you 3 for the "worms" thing… I mean, you talk about worms when you're serving spaghetti, just like you talk about maggots when you're serving rice. BUT, since uze gize have gotten back to college football… (Look at me, the pot calling the kettle "black". OU-Ron, wasn't it you and me who caused a thread to close by discussing SUV's?)
Some gnu gnus: (Remember, there's no gnus like good gnus. I can't believe I let my kids watch that show.) LSU & WVU are on for a home-&-home starting in New Orleans 2010. Looking for Tiger land to chime in with their thoughts. (OU-Ron/Tomcat, I would really like to see a series with OK or TX. To hell with it! Make that OK AND TX.)
Ajduncan2 (Post 57), OWWWWWWWWWW!!!
40 Acres of Burnt Orange
posted on April 10, 2008 5:24 PM — 76.182.205.22 — link — abuse? said:
Hey Zac me and my ole navy buddy (who is a current student at WVU) have been waiting forever for a WVU vs Texas contest. I think the closest we have come so far is in basketball. Would love to have a home and home with a big east team especially WVU.
HookEmHorns!
OU-Ron
posted on April 10, 2008 6:09 PM — 68.12.216.68 — link — abuse? said:
Ramblin, you had my hopes up there for a minute LOL, just kidding Texas----I had to testify in a trial in west Texas last year, believe me that was no fun---those folks in west texas live in a world all their own...
40Acres, there's good news and there's good news, the first good news is your right, Kelly can Rap better than the Texas team can dance, and the other good news is they're both from Texas...
Zac, could have been me about the SUV thing, but I don't think so, at least I don't remember it, besides this is open thread, I thought we could talk about anything, including those south Texas 20" worms, Damn thats big worms.....
Porcine said:
posted on April 10, 2008 7:06 PM — 75.89.102.201 — link — abuse?
Right now the water hazard is my yard at the biginning of Greers Ferry Lake. It used to be good fishin' back in the early years. It does have three world records last I checked. I might could fit in is town, as long as it isn't big. I would rather step in cow crap in the field as dog crap on the sidwalk. I only do that if I have to. The way I see it, people watching me pee have the bigger problem.
Tomcat said:
posted on April 10, 2008 7:32 PM — 68.94.174.184 — link — abuse?
Hey Porcine Looks like your in a beatiful area.
Greers ferry lake looks like the kind of place I would love to visit. I agree with you about small town life and looks like your in a great place.
BTW those Razorbacks are coming to Austin this year and it ought to be an exciting matchup.
Hookem-HornsZac said:
posted on April 10, 2008 10:02 PM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse?
40 Acres (Post 61), I'll tell you what. WVU has played TX twice & OK once in BB over the past 18 months. If those games are any indication, then OK, TX, & WV sports were made for each other. Now, WVU didn't win any of those games, but consider these facts: The 3 games involved 3 OT's and were decided by a total of 10 pts. Those are the kind of games fans love to watch.
Now, the Fiesta bowl may have resulted in a game half the fans loved and the other detested, but I'm not so smug as to think that the outcome would be the same in 50 games. Had WVU played OK in 2007 on Sept 1, 8, 15, or 21, the outcome may well have been different. The point is it's obvious to me that future match-ups (win or loose) between these schools will likely be very entertaining.
Tomcat, OU-Ron, OU-Fan, Lennie, Beveroni, you guys wanna chime in on this? What are your thoughts?
Porcine, Tomcat, I have to admit I like it out here in the mid-west, having come from and lived in far more densely populated areas back east. Now, we may not have gargantuan earth worms, nor am I in a position to pee out my back door. But, I can leave my door unlocked and my keys in my car if'n I wanna. That's a big plus!!! Odd thing: I used to enjoy fishing; not sure why I stopped.
40 Acres of Burnt Orange
posted on April 10, 2008 11:05 PM — 76.182.205.22 — link — abuse? said:
OU-Ron, i actually lived in Odessa for a while back in the pre high school years. I did love Permian football but didn't love our house getting broken into by mexican gangs every other week. Thats why to this day i don't particulary care for sandy places with no grass or trees.
HookEmHorns!
OU-Ron
posted on April 11, 2008 10:07 AM — 216.201.209.146 — link — abuse? said:
40 Acres, I didn't mind the landscape, in fact I kinda enjoyed the the visit other than everyone involved in the trial was related, the Judge had a niece on the jury and the opposing attorney was a cousin to the judge, needless to say, we lost...
On another note, I thought Mack had put someone in place to watch the players and keep them out of trouble, what's up with this....
http://www.thedailytexanblogs.com/viewsfromthepressbox/?p=79
Tomcat said:
posted on April 12, 2008 9:38 AM — 68.94.174.184 — link — abuse?
#65 Porcine- Na Arkansas backed out of the 2009 game in Fayetteville and it has been officially postponed until 2013.Texas has already scheduled Wyoming to fill that date.
#66 Zac We would love to see future matchups against solid programs.Texas has future schedules posted on Mack Brown's website.Florida Atlantic, UL Monroe,Wyoming,UCLA,Rice,Ole Miss all have games scheduled against the Horns.
BTW sounds like you live in a safe area, I was burglarized one time in the eighties.I really didnt have much at the time T.V. rod & reels, stereo but,they wiped me out, even took my cast iron skillet & icechest.
Locks are made for honest folks, I understand that Canada has a low crime rate and folks leave stuff unlocked.
BTW the out the back door thing is just an expression used around here to mean living in the country, I dont think its to be used literally.
Adios Tomcat40 Acres of Burnt Orange
posted on April 16, 2008 11:25 AM — 192.94.94.106 — link — abuse? said:
OU-Ron thanks for that link that is too funny. Pretty funny we have a bunch of Aggies building our stadium. Hey what can i say cheap labor is good labor. How would you okies feel if you had a bunch of pokes renovating the boomers home?
HookEmHorns!
40 Acres of Burnt Orange
posted on April 16, 2008 11:30 AM — 192.94.94.106 — link — abuse? said:
Sounds like maybe a Nole or a Cane snuck into the Swamp and broke something very expensive:
http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080415/SPORTS/804150340/1002/SPORTS
HookEmHorns!
Tomcat said:
posted on April 19, 2008 11:32 AM — 69.153.82.144 — link — abuse?
OU Ron #74
What are the two things that a goat is scared of ?
A Mexican with a BBQ pit
An Aggie with a h--- on
forgive me for that one
Thats funny right there,I dont care who you are
Hookem-Horns
BTW that North end-zone looks like it will increase the noise level and will provide much needed additional seating for the Burnt Orange faithfulRamblin' Gator said:
posted on April 22, 2008 5:02 PM — 74.185.133.40 — link — abuse?
The BCS debate enters the US Congress:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5j76N3Q_r5I2fK4WB7RuCdnQn6b7gD9040A1O0
OU-Ron
posted on April 24, 2008 5:08 PM — 216.201.209.146 — link — abuse? said:
WEA, I think I know why Muschump went to Texas.
And I can't say that I blame him.....
Zac said:
posted on April 24, 2008 10:24 PM — 209.36.193.14 — link — abuse?
"The measure also would put Congress on record as supporting a college football playoff."
(Exerpt from Ramblin'G's link, Post 81)
I don't know, guys. I think I'm begining to like this administration. Though, I must duly admit; I don't know that I like the sound of the government getting involved. That's a sure fired way to screw it up.
Tomcat said:
posted on April 24, 2008 10:56 PM — 69.150.78.200 — link — abuse?
Ramblin G Thanks for the link.
Zac Ya when I first heard this I thought what the F. First its baseball players using something to inhance performance and now this, whats next a womans right to chose or Gay marrige, I'm sorry but it seems like there are alot more important issues for Congress to deal with at this time.These Congressmen have valid points and are trying to do whats best for their constituancy which probably includes wealthy political contributers that are Alumi from the acedemic institutions mentioned.
This is after all a CFB blog and not a political one so I'll try to refrain from talking politics.
We all know and agree that the BCS system is flawed and that not all schools benefit from its formation. Should the federal government be involved in how a MNC is determined?
kick backs, payoffs,covert operations
to determine the National Champion
The debate in itself is up for debate
consirescy theories, grassy noles, read my lips?
Thanks for the info Ramblin G
CFB is an excape for most of us and any federal inervention in any manner should be avoided at all cost.AUtigerman said:
posted on April 24, 2008 11:56 PM — 68.1.99.173 — link — abuse?
OU Ron
Want to know why this Auburn fan believes that Muschamp left Auburn.
Because if Auburn does go on to win the SEC this year he would recieve alot less credit for his defense and the new offence will be the star component.
Trust me Texas only lacks a good D to be right back in there. If he wins at Texas hes the star. At Auburn the exact opposite is true.Muschamp is looking to be like Bo Pellini and get a huge payday from an elite program. As soon as he turns Texas D around he will get the call to a big time program.
At Auburn in 2008 he was going to get less credit then he would have deserved. Hes a fine coach. Just my opinion but sure seems to fit the situation.Zac said:
posted on April 25, 2008 12:33 AM — 209.36.193.14 — link — abuse?
Odd, and here I was all this time thinking Auburn was an elite program.
Personally, although AUtigerman has a point, I think Muschamp is padding is resume'. He's making bigger bucks; he's gaining new experience with another program in another conference with another way of doing business, and he's biding his time. After 2-5 years with the Long Horns, provided TX continues to be successful, and say win a Big-12 Championship or 2, not to mention beat the Sooners, he'll be ready to take the reigns of a decent program looking for a fresh perspective. Pitt or Syracuse comes to mind. JMO.
Zac said:
posted on April 25, 2008 4:05 AM — 209.36.193.14 — link — abuse?
AUtigerman, I don’t know. The spread offense takes a full season to master. Even when a team appears to have it going the following season, it’s still not without some growing pains. As good as Auburn’s defense looked last year, and as sluggish as the offense looked early on, I don’t see where Muschamp might have thought he had anything to worry about...unless he somehow felt underappreciated and decided it was time to move on. While I would have to think you and guys like WarEagleAtlanta know your team and coaches better than I, at this point, it’s anyone’s guess.
Tomcat said:
posted on April 25, 2008 7:20 AM — 69.150.78.200 — link — abuse?
#87 & #88 I did a little research and apparentley Muschamp was offered the same salary that Texas offered him at Auburn with a two year contract.He accepted the position at Texas making him the highest paid assistant coach in the XII.
So it wasnt about the money, perhaps he did what he thought was best for him and his family at this point in his career. Texas also runs a spread offense, and so what the heck difference does it make to a defensive coordinator as to what the offense runs anyhow?
Hookem-Horns
AUtigerman said:
posted on April 25, 2008 1:10 PM — 129.61.46.16 — link — abuse?
The point im trying to make is that Auburn had a top 10 defense and a 109 ranked scoring offensein 2007.
So who would get the most credit for winning an SEC title in 08.Say what you want but if AU wins the west title Franklin will be the hero.Now Texas was exact opposite, there offense was highly ranked and there defense wasnt very good.
For a coach looking to land a BCS college head coach job the credit is important.
Listen if all Muschamp wanted was a head coach job he had the Southern Miss job rapped up. He didnt leave for money,He probably didnt like our AD, no one does. But i agree with ZAC, what better way to Pad a resume then to go to Texas and win a big tweleve title solely on the fact that you improved the defense.
Its just an opinion but its a valid thought.
AUtigerman said:
posted on April 25, 2008 3:25 PM — 129.61.46.16 — link — abuse?
ZAC 88
Im not sure (judging by your comments)if your aware but it didnt take Frankin any time at all to turn Troys offense around. They went from last to first in total offense in one season in the sun belt conference.
Also our best offensive showing of the season was our bowl game against Clemson and we only had a few weeks practice with the spread.I hope we stay under the radar but i have very high hopes for this season. The offense has to be an improvement over the last 2 years. And Muschap has recruited a strong defense for our new defensive coordinator.
Frankin brought in a junior college transfer that was taught byhimself this offense while in high school. Tubbs seems to think we can win now and im hoping hes right. Good luck with your teamTampa Hurricane
posted on April 25, 2008 3:50 PM — 24.96.199.254 — link — abuse? said:
Rivals.com just posted an interesting breakdown of the NFL Draft this decade (2000 draft through 2007 draft).
Top 5 programs with most picks:
1. Miami 59
1. Ohio State 59
3. Florida State 52
4. Tennessee 50
5. Florida 45
5. Georgia 45Top 5 programs with most first round picks:
1. Miami 25
2. Florida State 13
2. Ohio State 13
4. Texas 12
5. Six teams tied at 8I find it interesting that recently there have been a lot of fans from Auburn and LSU claiming their draft dominance on fanblogs while neither school is in the top 10 in either overall picks or first round picks this decade.
Ramblin' Gator said:
posted on April 4, 2008 10:51 AM — 67.97.209.36 — link — abuse?Kevin, thanks broheme - I needed that!