The Tremendous Stubble Playoff Beard Pact [UPDATED 5/28]
by ghtd36 on May 27, 2010 3:23 PM CDT
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PrintAs you have probably heard, Rock M Nation is working to become BFF with MU softball coach Ehren Earleywine. He's pretty much the coolest collegiate softball coach in the country. YEAH, I SAID IT, TOLEDO SOFTBALL COACH TARRAH BEYSTER.
And one of the reasons we think Coach E is awesome is because of his facial hair, which we have so gracefully named "Tremendous Stubble." Why? I mean...look at it.
WOW. That's the kind of facial hair that says "hey, I mean business, but I'm also here to party, SACRIFICE BUNT STYLE."
We're really hoping to get a "Tremendous Stubble" reference from Coach E in some sort of media venue, as a way of reciprocating our totally awesome bro-mance. But we also understand that just wanting to be BFF with Coach Earleywine is not enough. We've got to make sacrifices.
And that's where the RMN community comes in. What I am asking from you, the loyal RMN reader, is to give me your word and your commitment. That commitment: a playoff beard.
In the comments, I'm asking you to pledge that you will grow a playoff beard for the MU softball team if Coach Earleywine mentions "Tremendous Stubble" in a media outlet. That way, not only will you be supporting the MU softball team on their road to championship destiny, but you'll also be imitating our future BFF, Ehren Earleywine.
Here, I'll go first:
I, ghtd36, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team's postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase "tremendous stubble" in a media outlet.
Don't let me down, Rock M Nation. Together, we can enter into Tremendous Stubble history and begin our bro-mance with Coach E.
UPDATE 5/28
The Tremendous Stubble movement is moving forward at a blistering pace. What follows is a list of those committed to greatness (read: those who have pledged to grow a playoff beard upon Coach E's mention of "tremendous stubble"):
ghtd36, groggydog, muwxman, pinkelposse, solidpit, darklighter09, MarioVanPeebles Republic of China, Other Side of the Pillow, wooderson, leghumpingjihadkiller, vipercfk, SleepyFloyd7, Ausgiano, TigerBartender, The Beef, Gummy.
That's 16 playoff beards hanging in the balance. And there's still time for you to commit (ahem, RPT and Bill).
Also, the Tremendous Stubble movement has gained many celebrity friends through Twitter (remember: Tweet #TremendousStubble). I recommend thanking them by following them and reminding them that they are patriots.
Mizzou coordinator of online operations and supporter of dorks everywhere Kevin Fletcher (@mutigersdotcom)
Local radio superstar and friend of RMN Spencer Kane (@SpencerKane)
Mizzou softball sports information director and beard enthusiast Steven Keers (@stevenkeers)
Columbia Missourian director of digital development and all-around swell guy Rob Weir (@robweir)
Mizzou softball assistant coach and self-proclaimed "Earleywine bodyguard" Pete D'Amour (@MizzouSBCoach)
Mizzou pitcher and crusher of souls Jana Hainey (@janahainey) [she declared it "kinda funny"!]
Mizzou first baseman/outfielder and remorseless hitting machine Marla Schweisberger (@mschweisberger)
Noted Columbia media luminary and guy who is likely contractually forbidden to grow a beard Eric Blumberg (@BlumbergOTB)
Local radio superstar and guy named after a flying machine Jet Ainsworth (@JetJetJetJet)
Thanks for your courage, everyone. You're an inspiration to dozens.
TREMENDOUS STUBBLE IN THE MEDIA
Coach E acknowledges his Tremendous Stubble on The Closers on KFRU 1400 AM
KOMU Story (click the video on demand on the right)
If you're attending the Super Regional games at University Field, make sure to print out a sign to support the movement!
FanPosts may be posted by any RMN member and may not reflect the views of the management staff of Rock M Nation or SB Nation.
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I am aware that we have great female community members here whose beard-growing abilities are not sufficient. However, I am not one to tell girls what to do: that only leads to trouble.
So, women of RMN, feel free to commit to do whatever you feel appropriate to show your support for the MU softball team and our future BFF, Ehren Earleywine.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I cannot participate in this pact
since I have a beard most of the time anyway.
I just shaved before heading to Disney World, and it has already started to grow back.
Pigskin Punditry
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I reject your reality and substitute my own." ~ Adam Savage, Mythbusters
I, groggydog, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase “tremendous stubble” in a media outlet.
Thank you for your courage.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I, muwxman, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase "tremendous stubble" in a media outlet.
Great moments are born from great opportunity.
Follow me on Twitter @muwxman
A grateful nation salutes you.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I also petition to front page this pact
Great moments are born from great opportunity.
Follow me on Twitter @muwxman
Yeah...
…I didn’t want to overrun the front page with Tremendous Stubble stuff, since this isn’t really my blog (it’s RPT’s and Bill’s). I figured I would simply FanPost it, and if they felt it necessary to promote it to the front page, that would be their call. They’re nice enough to let me sleep on their couch; I’m not going to start painting the walls.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
good reason
they really are good people. im sure they would let any RMN’er sleep on their couch
Great moments are born from great opportunity.
Follow me on Twitter @muwxman
Honestly...
The better idea is for everyone to Rec the FanPost. It’ll stay highlighted longer. It’ll disappear from the front by Saturday if we bump it.
I, pinkelposse, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase “tremendous stubble” in a media outlet.
Great Odin's Raven I love Mike "The Predator" Dixon!
Well played, Mauer.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I, solidpit, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard* for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase “tremendous stubble” in a media outlet.
*If I could grow one
Making you feel old since 9/26/09
This is fair.
Effort counts.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I, darklighter09, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase “tremendous stubble” in a media outlet
What do Tigers dream of when they take a little Tiger snooze? Do they dream of mauling Jayhawks, Or Todd Reesing in his sod helmet suit? Don’t you get in a self-loathing funk, We’re gonna start this party with a Lawrence Bowers dunk, And then we’re gonna find Kimmeh’s shot too, And bring a victory back to the Zou! Zou, Zou, oh back to the Zou! But if we keep shooting the three like we have been… Then we’re shit outta luck
by darklighter09 on May 27, 2010 3:46 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
You are a patriot and scholar.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Who says "Tremendous Stubble" can only be grown on the face?
The sleeper has awoken. . .awakened. . .he woke up.
Damnit, and I just shaved my Habs playoff beard.
Could have killed two birds with one stone…CURSE YOU, MICHAEL LEIGHTON!
It's a funny name.
I, MVPRoC, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run.
I figure support the Softball team with stubble all around no matter what.
:)
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on May 27, 2010 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
By the way...
I hope the people in Toledo’s athletic department are confused as hell by their web metrics right now.
I'm not sure why...
…but when I thought “OK, what is the most random collegiate softball program in the country?”, Toledo sprang to mind.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
.
I, OSOTP, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard (in the places that I do not currently have an existing beard, to wit: above and below the jaw line, outside of the traditional boundaries of a “VanDyke” as well as the upper lip) for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase "tremendous stubble" in a media outlet.
"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." --Frank Sinatra
by Other Side of the Pillow on May 27, 2010 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
You're helping to fight the good fight.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
i rarely shave anyway, so its not like i'm being inconvenienced here
so, here you go…
I, wooderson, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase "tremendous stubble" in a media outlet
I just shaved for a presentation tonight
however, I’ll grow it back out….
I, LHJK, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase “tremendous stubble” in a media outlet
From Coach D'Amour
MizzouSBcoach
Tune in to espn Saturday at 130 for tremendous stubble. Sucks I shaved today. I’ll do my part Sunday.
From his bio:
Bio: Assistant coach for the MU softball team…and an Earleywine body guard.
Why does Coach Earleywine need a body guard? #TremendousStubble.
"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." --Frank Sinatra
by Other Side of the Pillow on May 27, 2010 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess this would be a good time for a first post
I, vipercfk, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase “tremendous stubble” in a media outlet.
OK
I, Sleepy, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase "tremendous stubble" in a (preferably my) media outlet.
I believe I can make this actually happen.
The sleeper has awoken. . .awakened. . .he woke up.
now that I have returned from the vast bayou...
I, Ausgiano, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase "tremendous stubble" in a media outlet
Formerly known as Mizzou Grad
http://twitter.com/Ausgiano
This whole getting home WAY later than everyone else blows...
However,
I, TigerBartender, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase “tremendous stubble” in a media outlet.
I am already bearded, but I was honestly just driving home, looking in the rearview mirror (to check for tailing cops in the wee post-bar hours) and thinking this might be an appropriate time to clean up the ol’ chin whiskers. So, I won’t shave, and the continued presence of this red mange shall be a tribute to all that we hold in Earleywine glory. Amen. (I wish Stu Scott hadn’t ruined “Can I get a witness?”, else I would have thrown one of those in for good measure.)
Bet me!
I'll throw down
since I already have some stubble going on…but..
I, The Beef, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase "tremendous stubble" in a media outlet
Advocating for the "Spreadbone" since 2010
Rock M Nation
It matters not since I grow facial hair like a 12-year-old, but
I, Gummy, do hereby swear to grow whatever happens to grow for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s run. Regardless of what comes out of Coach E’s mouth. Because even if they win the whole damn thing, but the end of it all some of you will ask me what that 5 o’clock shadow is on me.
It’s my #TremendousStubble, that’s all.
SOLIDARITY!!!
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on May 28, 2010 10:17 AM CDT reply actions
When the team meets in the circle before the first game...
I wonder if one of the ladies will say, “Win one for the stubble….the TREMENDOUS stubble…”
Stubble on three….
By the way...
For those who have yet to see it, Hainey and Schweisberger are on board:
@janahainey: Haha I was so confused before…But this #tremendousstubble thing is kinda funny. Almost makes me wish I could grow a beard. Ok, not really
@mschweisberger: @janahainey #tremendousstubble completely agree! @ginaschneider will def grow one
YES!!!
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on May 28, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Has anyone reached out to this guy to join the movement yet?
Chicago White Sox Examiner — IT'S A JEEP THING YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND
Oh dear...
I try not to call fail often— and I get the name tie-in… but College Attended: FAIL
"Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." --Frank Sinatra
by Other Side of the Pillow on May 28, 2010 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
ladies if you wish hard enough, you just might grow a beard of your own
I, kevinf, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run (despite that it may complicate my attempts to earn employment with the ritzier clothing stores at the mall nearest my house) IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase "tremendous stubble" in a media outlet.
The #TS movement...
…has been just so odd, hilarious and strangely productive, all at the same time.
Rock M Nation
I'm on Twitter! http://www.twitter.com/billconnelly1
I'm absolutely shocked at how well it's worked.
I figured that maybe we’d get two or three people to Tweet about it as a joke. But now? Maybe I’m overstating it, but it’s possible that this could become the strangest collegiate softball fanbase rallying cry in history.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I'm not putting the effort down . . .
. . . I think it is hilarious – and very positive, since it is just another way of sharing Mizzou fan enthusiasm. But, it reminds me very much of coming back to the dorm hall lounge after the last day of finals and deciding what crazy thing we could do that evening to let off the some pressure before heading home the next morning. Of course, we did not have the internet in 1968, but we did find some very creative ways of relieving pressure and bonding – though campus police were not always pleased with our creativity. Excellent idea!
I, jrekf7, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase “tremendous stubble” in a media outlet.
Well I will grow a playoff beard, until a manager comes up to me at work and tells me I can’t come back to work until I have shaved. Plus I will rock the multi-colored beard, with dark on the sides and blonde/red down by the chin. It’s weird that facial hair can have no resemblance to actual hair color.
Stubble Engage!
@stevenkeers Coach Earleywine and his #TremendousStubble will be on KFRU 1400 w/ @JetJetJetJet & @SpencerKane today around 4:35ish. Listen.
You can listen here
The sleeper has awoken. . .awakened. . .he woke up.
I'm sensing campaign victory...
…but I won’t claim it until he utters the phrase.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Cards Cubs running long, might have to adjust schedule
Damn you TLR and your incessant pitching changes!
The sleeper has awoken. . .awakened. . .he woke up.
by SleepyFloyd7 on May 28, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
To all who replied to this thread:
It’s time to pay up.
“I am Ehren Earleywine, and I have Tremendous Stubble.” — The fearless leader on The Closers, 5/28/2010. (click for MP3)
I WANNA PARTY WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm tell ya like the bath tub told the toilet stool, " I get as much ass as you but I don't have to take all that shit!"
-Dolemite
Looks like I aint shaving for awhile
I pledge now, after the fact. I already got some stubble going on, but I stopped myself from shaving because I now aspire to have tremendous stubble.
It's never too late to join a just cause
Gentlemen… and ladies.
All of Missouri, no the WORLD, is united behind the women’s softball team that is led valiantly by #TremendousStubble. Razor has been abandoned.
Go Tigers!
It’s really amazing how well this seemed to play out. I’m thinking of starting a visor movement for Pinkle come football season. #PinklesVisor
Love it
Razor has been abandoned
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on May 29, 2010 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
better late then never
I, tiemmel, do hereby swear to grow a playoff beard for the duration of the Mizzou softball team’s postseason run IF Mizzou coach Ehren Earleywine mentions the phrase "tremendous stubble" in a media outlet.
I'm tell ya like the bath tub told the toilet stool, " I get as much ass as you but I don't have to take all that shit!"
-Dolemite
wow ghtd
people pretty much buy into any crazy thing that you come up with. :)
Great Odin's Raven I love Mike "The Predator" Dixon!
Sorry guys...
but I’m not joining in…BUT I WILL be as Loud as possible for the Softball Ladies during the weekend…I know, not much of a promise there from me. haha
There is a God and I'm not it, after that EVERYTHING is subjective. Be careful for what you wish for, you just might GET IT!
Yeah, I think you do enough to show your spirit already.
Call me crazy…
Rock M Nation
I'm on Twitter! http://www.twitter.com/billconnelly1
I have a stubble already, its go time.
"As loud as the ovations are for big 3s or for thunderous dunks, some of the biggest roars you hear at Mizzou Arena these days are for steals, shot clock violations, and forcing opponents into timeouts in their own backcourt. Just as Anderson has crafted himself a team built on defensive intensity, he's built himself a fan base that echoes that same value system." - RPT
Following the series sweep...
ghtd36 and I began the #EarleywineFacts movement:
RTaylorTX
Ehren Earleywine can complete The Fastest 40 Minutes in Basketball in 26 minutes. #EarleywineFacts
RTaylorTX
Ehren Earleywine once threw Joe West out of a game. #EarleywineFacts
RTaylorTX
Ehren Earleywine once put Ben Askren in a headlock. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
tepper
Ehren Earleywine walked across the mound in Oakland, and Dallas Braden silently allowed it. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
tepper
Ehren Earleywine beat Usain Bolt in a race. Twice. Barefoot. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
RTaylorTX
As iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another. Ehren Earleywine sharpens both. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
brian72975
Ehren Earleywine once hit a 7-run walkoff home run #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
JJStankevitz
Ehren Earleywine beat Marcus Denmon in a 63-foot three-point contest. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
Ausgiano
Ehren Earleywine can’t be killed by Jack Bauer #EarleywineFacts
RTaylorTX
Ehren Earleywine once broke a tackle from Will Ebner. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
tepper
John Lennon once claimed that the Beatles were bigger than Ehren Earleywine, and everyone laughed. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
RTaylorTX
Jay Leno said he wouldn’t have a problem with Ehren Earleywine taking over The Tonight Show. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
Ausgiano
Ehren Earleywine out works @englishscope24 on the court #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
mzutiger
chuck norris roundhouse kicked Ehren Earlywine..and missed #earleywinefacts #tremendousstubble
accessfletch
Ehren Earleywine invented the dogpile. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
Doug_Farrar
Ehren Earleywine once hit a hole-in-one on a par-5. With a pitching wedge. #EarleywineFacts
RTaylorTX
Ehren Earleywine is allowed to talk politics on @rockmnation. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
JetJetJetJet
At last, “Ehren Earleywine’s #TremendousStubble” is the answer to Gary Coleman’s timeless question.
RTaylorTX
Friend’s submission: “Ehren Earleywine will determine the Big Ten’s timetable for expansion.” #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
tepper
James Cameron won’t admit it, but “Avatar” was Ehren Earleywine’s idea. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
tepper
The reason ESPN’s feed kept cutting out: the cameras looked directly into Ehren Earleywine’s eyes. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
Doug_Farrar
Vince Lombardi said, “Winning isn’t everything,” and stopped. Ehren Earleywine then insisted, “It’s the only thing”. #EarleywineFacts
nickg105
Ehren Earleywine closes better than Zaire Taylor. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
MU_Tiger86
Floyd Mayweather is only undefeated because he’s never face Ehren Earleywine. #EarleywineFacts #TremendousStubble
thought of one
Ehren Earleywine simply walks through Mordor.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on May 30, 2010 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah, a brother in Neckbeardery.
Somewhere, Kyle Orton is smiling.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Grows better in the lower neck than on the middle part of the chin.
Really annoying. Needless to say, I do not believe I will be keeping this once Mizzou’s run in the WCWS is over Mizzou wins the title.
Rock M Nation
I'm on Twitter! http://www.twitter.com/billconnelly1
I suffer the same ailment
pictures of such shall be produced this evening.
Formerly known as Mizzou Grad
http://twitter.com/Ausgiano
Here mine be...
unfortunately, I have to remove this 40 grit tomorrow.
Formerly known as Mizzou Grad
http://twitter.com/Ausgiano
I'm keeping ol' fuzzy (for a while, at least)
Going fishing next week. Nice to blend in up in the mountains.
The sleeper has awoken. . .awakened. . .he woke up.
by SleepyFloyd7 on Jun 7, 2010 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
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