Mizzou Links, 11-3-11
by Bill C. on Nov 3, 2011 6:16 AM CDT
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It really is difficult to describe why Henry Josey is so good, isn't it? Meanwhile, some nice press from the WWL regarding James Franklin...
- Baylor
The Missourian: Missouri, Baylor show unpredictability of Big 12 footballUp-and-down seasons have been the norm for most teams. The Tigers and the Bears are two examples, but you can add the Red Raiders, Longhorns, Aggies and Sooners to the list. Oklahoma was knocked from the BCS standings’ top three after being upset by Texas Tech. Texas A&M has recorded big victories over some conference opponents, but they’ve made a habit of blowing second-half leads to others.
The fickleness of the conference scoreboard each week has gotten the attention of some Missouri players, and they see it as a positive sign of strong competition.
"Right now there’s not a game in this conference you can go into and think that it’s easy," Missouri defensive lineman Jacquies Smith said. "It’s great having that kind of competition and parity around the league."
- QB No. 1
ESPN.com (Insider): Missouri's James Franklin leads group of college football's next star QBsSturdy, strong and athletic, Franklin is the most powerfully built of the quarterbacks mentioned here. He's been thrown right into the fire this season with road tests against the Arizona State Sun Devils, Oklahoma Sooners, Kansas State Wildcats and Texas A&M Aggies in his first eight games as a starter.
Franklin had his first signature win in College Station last weekend, and the early adversity he has faced in his career will pay dividends for him and the program in the future. Franklin has weathered the brutal schedule with 13 touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 61 percent completion percentage, plus an additional 542 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. He is calm, even oblivious at times in the pocket, and his unwavering poise has won over head coach Gary Pinkel.
"This guy has a chance to be special," Pinkel said. "He is further ahead at this time in his career than the three quarterbacks who preceded him."
In case you didn't know, Pinkel's last three quarterbacks (Brad Smith, Chase Daniel, Blaine Gabbert) are all making a nice living in the NFL.
- Josey
KC Star: Missouri's Henry Josey is own sort of running backThere is a general consensus that Josey is not the fastest, shiftiest or biggest running back in college football. But Missouri coach Gary Pinkel contends Josey’s secret may be in how fast he reaches top speed.
"Some people," Pinkel said, "it takes them awhile to get going. His burst is right off the bat. That is why you see him crease into the secondary so fast. Or you see him get 6 or 7 yards (when) it looks like there is nothing in there.
"He’s also a north-south player. Very rarely do you see him go sideways.
"Tony Temple, used to go right, left and kind of all over the place and eventually get upfield.
"But this guy, he’s a vertical runner."
That may be bad news for Baylor, which plays host to Missouri on Saturday night.
The Bears are seventh in the 10-team Big 12 in rushing defense, having been gouged for 5.6 yards a carry. The numbers get worse when considering only Big 12 games. In those, Baylor is last in the league, giving up 6.3 yards a carry and 246 rushing yards a game.
- Egnew
National Football Post: Prospect of the day: Missouri TE Michael EgnewA tall, long, athletic pass catcher who has the frame to continue to get even bigger. However, as of now, he looks thin through his base and legs. He doesn't play as a traditional tight end, and for the most part lines-up in the slot on a regular basis from a two-point stance and is asked to work nearly exclusively as an "off the line Y." He possesses impressive coordination and body control for his size, gets into his route well for his size, has a nice feel for zone coverage in the pass game and works himself well into soft spots underneath. Is a massive target to throw at, extends his arms well when covered up and can pluck routinely off his frame. He possesses "plus" strider speed down the field and has the ability to run away from backers across the field, using his big frame well to box out away from the play.
- Special Teams
We Are Mizzou: Special Teams Play of the Week - Chats And Mailbags
PowerMizzou: 2011 Tiger Mailbag - SPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON
Beaumont Enterprise: Behind every sports hero is their mama
Mizzou Basketball Links
I'm beginning to become intrigued by Kadeem Green. He could be a force on the offensive glass. Of course, now he has to do it against a Division I team...
- Truman State
MUtigers.com: Tigers Roll over Truman State in Preseason Play
MUtigers.com: Missouri vs Truman State Game Notes
The Trib: Denmon, Tigers rout Bulldogs
PowerMizzou: Marcus Denmon dazzling again in exhibition win
KC Star: Mizzou roars past Truman State 87-48
KBIA Sports Extra: PHOTOS: Mizzou over Truman State 82-54 in first exhibition - Joplin
PowerMizzou: Helping to Heal - The Missourian: Under Frank Haith, Missouri still plays fast
Other Basketball Links
Oh, Hollis Price...
- Old Times
Rush the Court: Living in the Past, Part One: The Big 12 Ten Years Ago
Rush the Court: Living in the Past, Part Two: The Big 12 Ten Years Ago
MIZZOUEXPANSIONAPALOOZA™ 2011
- The Curators Are Meeting Again?
KC Star (Campus Corner): MU curators meeting likely has no relevance on MU/SEC - OMG THE SEC IS SO HARD
Post-Dispatch (Jeff Gordon): Massive challenges await Mizzou in SEC - Stop Picking On Us, Mmmkay?
The Missourian: Texas Athletics Director Dodds: 'We're not a bully'
Other Mizzou Links
Two fun notes:
1) Check out who put in the winning PK in No. 6 Mizzou's shootout win over No. 3 Baylor in the Big 12 Tournament yesterday.
2) Congrats to the Kreklows for not only lodging Win No. 750, but doing so at Kansas.
Really nice win for Mizzou Soccer, and they almost got a huge break ... No. 2 Texas A&M was taken to PKs by No. 7 Kansas but prevailed. The Tigers and Aggies play tonight at 8pm.
- Mizzou Soccer
MUtigers.com: Tigers Prevail in PKs
Big 12 Sports: Missouri Downs Baylor On Penalty Kicks
The Missourian: MU beats Baylor in Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals
San Antonio Express-News: Mizzou goalkeeper steps outside role in win - Mizzou Volleyball
MUtigers.com: Team Kreklow Wins No. 750 at Kansas
The Missourian: Missouri volleyball team wins at Kansas - Mizzou Wheelchair Basketball
The Missourian: PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri Wheelchair Basketball team starts season
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Ahhh....Saint Dodds.
I love how previously the LHN was merely an example of UT breaking new frontiers in college sports and was going to benefit all the schools of the Big XII, possibly even all schools involved in college football. Now the story is that the entire goal of the LHN was simply to allow those poor parents of UT atheletes to see their progeny compete in their chosen sports, as if Texas football players never spend anytime on ABC/ESPN and the Fox networks. Let’s not even mention the fact that Texas stood in the way of a Big XII network long before last year’s realignment saga began.
DeLoss Dodds isn’t concerned with the fact that others may consider him a bully but doesn’t like it when that belief spreads to the University of Texas?
Too bad, maybe you should have thought of that before you continued to support unequal revenue sharing and selling out to the Deathstar. Unlike some, I don’t place all of the blame for the Big XII on Texas but please spare me the “poor Texas” routine.
by GreenRipper on Nov 3, 2011 7:52 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Remember...
Only UT athletes have friends and family who might want to watch them on TV. A B12 network would dilute that because the only people close to non-UT athletes are their parole officers.
by galactahack on Nov 3, 2011 7:57 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
non-UT athletes
is an oxy-moron. If you don’t play for UT, tough to call yourself an athlete.
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A&M doesn't have athletes, they have gods
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by mizzou2396 on Nov 3, 2011 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I really like how he blames ESPN for coming in and offering more than what they
thought Fox would pay per year. Then having the foresight that it would become a “problem”, and yet they kept going forward with it.
Interesting. I mean interesting in that delusional way.
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Texas has always been very sensitive when it comes to their reputation
That’s why they fight so hard to avoid the “conference killer” label.
An additional EXPANSIONPALOOZA link:
Neinas: Big 12 expects West Virginia next season
I thought this was worth posting for two reasons. The first is that it appears that WVU’s acceptance into the Bigt XII is conditional upon them divorcing themselves from the Big East prior to next football season. Secondly is the comment that Mizzou is expected to be in the SEC for 2012.
With this information in hand can the Big XII/SEC/WVU bloggers and commentors drop the “Mizzou is playing both sides/being indecisive.” line?
No, because that may require research or insight
As much as it sucks, Mizzou fans are simply going to need to turn a blind eye to this and thicken their skin until it is done (not at all implying you are doing both already). As someone else somewhere else said, “No one is going to remember all of this next year.” Right now, it simply is the cost of doing business, and if Mizzou can arrange for the smallest exit penalty as possible by waiting these extra weeks/month or whatever, well, everyone else will just need to get over it :-)
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by The Beef on Nov 3, 2011 8:26 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
not at all implying you are *not* doing both already
word fail
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Understood, and on the whole I agree with everything you are saying.
The people parroting this line because they are irritated with Mizzou really don’t annoy me half as much as those who simply repeat it with no research or insight (to use your phrase) while pretending to be ‘authorities’ on the world of college football.
Anger and hurt feelings I can deal with and understand. People pretending to be intelligent and informed while simply being too lazy to do some research and form opinions of their own should be called out for the frauds they are.
Oh, an additional example of what I am talking about.
The Post Disgrace does it again with that column by Jeff Gordon. I love the fact that he calls out Mizzou for getting beat at home by OSU. Nowhere does he mention that Mizzou is very much in a rebuilding year and that OSU has an outside chance at the National Championship game.
With journalists such as these there is no wonder why the St. Louis contigent is routinely called out for not knowing or caring about college footall and Mizzou. An example of a journalist who is lazy and less informed than the average reader RMN and Football Study Hall (consider this an official plug for Bill and his efforts).
by GreenRipper on Nov 3, 2011 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions 15 recs
I'd say more than an outside chance.
This assumes everyone wins out btw. The winner of LSU/Bama is in, no doubt. Then it’s between Stanford and OSU. OSU’s win over OU will look better than Stanford’s win over Oregon.
by SEC Supremacist on Nov 3, 2011 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree with you.
When I originally typed that post it read “a legitimate shot at being a National Championship contender.” I changed it because I didn’t want to over sell how good OSU is this year. When it comes to a personal opinion I have to believe that if OSU defeats OU, a very real possibility, then OSU is very likely in the championship game against either ’Bama or LSU.
And there someone will die a terrible death
and their name will likely be Mike Gundy.
by SEC Supremacist on Nov 3, 2011 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions
This is oSu though
Like Mizzou, they’ve never actually proven anything in terms of winning championships. They have a tendency to falter down the stretch.
They also have a tendency...
…to not be ranked third in the BCS standings. Hasn’t stopped them from doing it this time.
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I'm kinda with Gak on this.
I came away from the OSU game thinking we beat ourselves with mistakes. Yes we played OU tighter on the scoreboard, but I thought we had a better chance against OSU until very late. OU wins league championship games. Bedlam is going to be that game.
"Every absurdity has a champion to defend it" Olivar Goldsmith
Oh I'm picking OU, too...
…but only because I think they’re slightly better (when healthy), not because “OSU tends to falter.” That was the point I was trying to make.
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I admit it. I'm on the OSU bandwagon.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
I don't see OSU's offense getting slowed down.
They’re damn good. Then again, Gundy’s gonna gundy
by SEC Supremacist on Nov 3, 2011 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions
it'll definitely be a shootout.
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh I agree, and I guess we'll see.
I wasn’t trying to pick on anyone. If I were going to do that , I would have ignored the disclaimer in the Missouri identity game and played. I get riled a tad when people label you just because you are from a certain region within the state.
"Every absurdity has a champion to defend it" Olivar Goldsmith
OSU has a smoke-and-mirrors aspect to it
with the ridiculous number of turnovers they’ve gotten. What happens in a game when the opposing QB decides not to turn it over 4 times?
(I know I’m simplifying it a little, but 17 picks to 7 thrown? Recovering 64% of fumbles? Unsustainable.)
"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."
by BigMOman on Nov 3, 2011 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think you are selling OSU short.
Dynamic bordering on unstoppable on offense. Underrate, much improved defense.
It’s not like the squeaked out those games with the turnovers. They easily could have beaten us by two more scores, and that was without a couple of their players for half of the game. Watching them is as close to our 2007 team as I have seen.
When you're plus three in the first half of a game
despite barely slowing down the other offense, that has a HUGE impact on the game. (Baylor) I’m not saying that if they had been plus zero on Turnovers they would have lost, but if they had been minus 1 against Mizzou they would have lost. They don’t have a single +0 or -1 turnover game this year. There is some luck to that.
I’m not saying that they aren’t good. Heck, Auburn got a little lucky last year, and they were still a dang good team.
"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."
No we weren't, Pinkel can't take us to the next level
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I thought the SEC was the next level?
"Every absurdity has a champion to defend it" Olivar Goldsmith
Oh NOOOOOO!
Deaton is replacing Pinkel!!!!
"Every absurdity has a champion to defend it" Olivar Goldsmith
I'll rec anything that points out how much Jeff Gordon sucks.
I think we'll reconcile it by winning!
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by Mac6uffin on Nov 3, 2011 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
As dumb as that article is
(And it is very dumb, no doubt about it. His closing line does make sense:)
The school can make this move pay off over the long haul, but only if administrators, coaches, boosters and even casual fans embrace the challenge and rally around the cause.
My biggest concern isn’t how Pinkel will handle the adjustments to the SEC, it’s how our fanbase will react to a capital campaign and increased costs.
Also, I am very worried about the percentage of tailgaters who think it’s okay to bring cold cuts. We’re going to need to step up the tailgating game, and I know we can do it!!!
by Sheriff Blalock on Nov 3, 2011 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
i'll bring cold cuts to an 11 am start,
and darn the consequences.
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
That's just awful.
The consequence for cold cuts should be death, I don’t want you to die TK. Otherwise, who would I look down on?
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I was listening to Jay Nixon speak last night
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I was there too.
I wonder if I know you in real life.
by tigers and chiefs fan on Nov 3, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Cheesecake and coldcuts will get 2396 to your door.....
with an AXE!
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
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by drewder on Nov 3, 2011 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
what I wouldnt do for some cold cuts and a pumpkin cheesecake right meow!
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Cold cuts have their place
Just not at tailgates. Maybe if you were tailgating at a youth soccer game
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now I'm offended. I have spent 13 years coaching soccer
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
i successfully tailgated 2 weddings last year
im a drunk
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I defend all things soccer
It matters not it they make sense or not. Reason, rationality, and facts mean little to me.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
Well then, soccer is dumb because I don't understand it
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well then you're dumb because I don't understand you.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
well except you ride bikes and stuff so that's good.
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Actually I have coached very little youth rec soccer.
I coached pretty much all high school soccer.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
i'm not arriving at 7 am to cook.
i eat the cold cuts at home to save fellow fans from embarrassment.
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
I find your lack of faith disturbing
by SEC Supremacist on Nov 3, 2011 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
you should see my lack of knowledge.
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Cook an egg casserole the night before
Then just heat it up of you must, but cold cuts?
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I'm an eggs, bacon hashbrowns and biscuit & gravy guy for 11 am games
Busting Bill C since September 19, 2011 10:19 CST, 8:19 PDT.
Beer and whiskey
Biscuits and Gravy.
by SEC Supremacist on Nov 3, 2011 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Bourbon, right?
What’s a good SEC tailgate bourbon?
by Sheriff Blalock on Nov 3, 2011 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
I could get behind some woodford!
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by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Thought got interrupted
I assume you save the single barrel stuff for post-games and the like, so I was thinking along the lines of Four Roses.
Which I once infused with bacon, and man, that’s some tasty bourbon.
by Sheriff Blalock on Nov 3, 2011 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
I just take a handle of Jack
SoCo is always welcome. Maker’s is a classic as well.
by SEC Supremacist on Nov 3, 2011 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
makes is solid
jack and soco are disgusting.
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
damnit, makers*
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
SOCO is disgusting?
You rot in hell!
Dislike Jack?
Merle and Earlene may have some words for you.
by SEC Supremacist on Nov 3, 2011 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
which one's which?
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I keep looking for the chin strap that goes with that hair.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
I like Jack just fine
But agreed about SoCo… it’s like drinking cough syrup… and not in the good way
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Huh!?
I will never respect another word out of your mouth.
by Tigersintheheart on Nov 3, 2011 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Eh, yes and no
Tennessee whiskey meets all the requirements to be called bourbon, it just also gets filtered through maple charcoal.
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
fried spam, fried spam, cheese and baloney........
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
What is happening?!?!? I'm freaking out
Busting Bill C since September 19, 2011 10:19 CST, 8:19 PDT.
Breakfast sausages
and eggs.
Breakfast burritos over at A.L Gustin for the Texas game, boys.
by Sheriff Blalock on Nov 3, 2011 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
What about homemade cold cuts?
I’m talking about brined and smoked Turkey, cured and smoked bacon….these type of things. That you would consider “cold cuts” but are clearly so much more. Sure you can put them on sandwiches but…
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
I do not consider a good spiral cut smoked ham to be "cold cuts"
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
what about a quality package of oscar mayer balogna?
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Is it smoked?
Everything tastes better smoked.
Point of fact; smoked muscles, and smoked scallops…lightly with a fruit wood (apple, cherry) will blow your mind.
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
what are you, an iron chef or something? You're throwing out some gems as usual.
I don’t cook them, but I can sure appreciate the taste.
#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
#TeamPie. Cheesecake is a pie.
by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
I just experiment.
This is why I’m in science too.
The wife hates it. We do one recipe once, the next time around I’m changing it up.
/add this
/ do this to that
I did a smoked pizza last month. BOOM!!!!
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
did you use a stone in the smoker? or how did you keep the dough from falling through?
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I have one of those slotted pizza pans
with the small holes all through out.
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Those slotted pizza pans are great
keeps everything dry on the underside.
TWSS!
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
def. a must have!
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by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Cooked the dough half way in the oven to
get it going.
Then placed all the “stuff” on it, and smoked it for about an hour.
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
thats a good idea
I’ll put my dough on the grill first, pull it off and add everything, then throw it back on the grill til its almost done and finish it in the oven.
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
smoked pizza is where its at
I do all my homemade pizza’s on the grill now.
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
ahem, "mussels". sorry, seemed like an important one.
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
when smoking the scallops
are you going to smoke bacon as well to wrap them?
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On white bread?
With American “cheese,” mustard and pickles?
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't consider them cold cuts.
When I think of cold cuts, I don’t think of something that you actually cooked and prepared. That may not be technically right, but that was the intent of my statement above.
Busting Bill C since September 19, 2011 10:19 CST, 8:19 PDT.
i will step it up
i will bring a case of imported beer and a pewter bottle opener.
can't we just pave over kansas?
Death to cold cuts. I will expect nothing more than full smokers of BBQ,
complete appetizer assortments, comprehensive dessert collections and a full bar. For games starting later than 11am, each tailgate will also need a live band, chandelier and in most cases prime rib. That is all.
I'l bet that's how WVU does it.
#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
#TeamPie. Cheesecake is a pie.
by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
you get up at 4 on a saturday morning.
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
absolutely. Fall Saturdays are the best days.
I want to be awake for as much as possible for it.
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sweet. you cook, i'll not eat cold cuts. :-)
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
come by on a Saturday game day, food will be cooked
just don’t bring cheesecake. I will exclude you like you were a kU fan.
Busting Bill C since September 19, 2011 10:19 CST, 8:19 PDT.
Do you always drive down on Saturday or come on Friday for those 11ams?
#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
#TeamPie. Cheesecake is a pie.
by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
come down on Saturdays generally
Homecoming we came in on Friday. For 11 am’s the plan is to get to columbia with everything ready when the lot opens at 8. Do the breakfast thing and then grill some burgers after the game before heading back.
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wow I'm impressed. I think you qualify for the SEC thar.
That’s also WVU level devotion.
#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
#TeamPie. Cheesecake is a pie.
by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
a lot is at stake for me here
it’s way more than just eating food and watching football. There is a child’s (unborn and uncreated, but still) fandom at stake here.
Busting Bill C since September 19, 2011 10:19 CST, 8:19 PDT.
2396 your devotion to your prodigy's fandom rivals that of Toupee's to Christmas and bad decisions.
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#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
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by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
it's nothing anyone else here wouldn't do
there is a very real scenario in which watching the MU v. kU game at the end my child would start saying rock chalk. That’s what keeps me up at nights.
Busting Bill C since September 19, 2011 10:19 CST, 8:19 PDT.
I am extremely proud of my children
My son was upset when he put on his Mizzou the good the bad and the ugly t-shirt and it was too small. He was delighted when we moved to find out that his new schools mascot was a tiger and my daughter religiously calls out class mates who wear ku paraphalia as she proudly displays her Mizzou backpack.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
by drewder on Nov 3, 2011 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
The reason my son was so upset
Was because he wanted to wear it to my beaker uncles house for thanksgiving gathering on the saturday of the MU ku game.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
Yep. moved from CoMo a year and half ago.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
I disagree
WVU fans get up much earlier, because they smoke their meat exclusively over the embers of burnt couches. It imparts a delicate flavour of lost change and stale farts.
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
you had me at stale farts
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by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
So, your greatest concern is Mizzou fans living up to SEC expectations?
Occupy Faurot!
On a serious note, I understand and agree with what you are saying. I think we have some natural disadvantages (distance fans from KC and StL have to drive, not the most wonderful areas for tailgating) but I hope that exposure to the SEC culture will help Mizzou fans to elevate their game.
If you are going to bring cold cuts to a tailgate, why tailgate?
Agreed
While I’m largely indifferent to the death rattle of traditional newspapers, I eagerly look forward to seeing the Post-Disgrace assume its proper place in the dustbin of history.
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions
THEY BEAT US AGAIN!
Damnit, where do these guys come from?
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
They are better than us in every way.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
Wow...
I’ve looked at my posts this morning and you would think I am in a terrible mood. Honestly, I’ve had my caffine this morning and am in a great mood, all things considered.
Mostly I’m merely having a good time pointing out the stupid.
Your pointing out the stupid in an amazingly clear and straight forward way.
Rec’in it all down the line.
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions
.
So far the Tigers have commitments from just a pair of four-star recruits, offensive lineman Evan Boehm and running back Jonathan Williams. While Mizzou has made great progress on Gary Pinkel’s watch –- landing and developing numerous NFL-bound athletes -– it will have to do a whole lot better to keep pace in the SEC.
Well, it’s a good thing we don’t face that situation in the Big XII.
Seriously.
This has been the most maddening part of the “OMG MIZZOU’S GOING TO DIE” argument. There are very few 8-game conference schedules you can draw up from the SEC East that are any more challenging than the 9-game slate they are facing this year in the Big 12. The SEC is typically the best conference in the country, but that doesn’t mean they have the 12 (or, I guess, 13) best teams.
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by Bill C. on Nov 3, 2011 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
no no no
The SEC has the 12 best teams in the country every year! They are only fractions of a point away from each other in every possible measurable. Its just luck and happenstance that LSU, Alabama and Auburn have come out on top recently.
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by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions
We aren't the Aggie of conferences
We know we have Vandy, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
by SEC Supremacist on Nov 3, 2011 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
The SEC is just the NFL’s Triple-A league, with a slightly better pay scale and a vague, historic association with a handful of colleges.
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions
no
Players take pay cuts when they go to the NFL.
/self-deprication’d
by SEC Supremacist on Nov 3, 2011 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
I love how everyone paints it that we will have 12 conference games and only against
this year’s LSU and Bama teams. They tend to forget about the Kentucky’s, Ole Miss, Vandy’s and OOC games as well as the middle of the pack teams that tend to stink it up plenty as well.
This runs into my major argument against the Big 10.
Everyone says the Big 10 is where all the defense is because of the low scoring games. Really? Or just shitty offenses? I’m looking at you Michigan State.
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
So, this may be even more polarizing that #teamcake vs #teampie, but..
I started listening to christmas music yesterday and am going christmas decoration shopping tonight, and it is freaking awesome!
Hate if you like, I am one jolly bastard.
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by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 10:02 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow, 1st week of November. 2 months to celebrate
An overweight trespasser who has way too much affection toward kids?
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when the kiddo's let you in its not trespassing
is it?
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by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't know
Ask Chris Hansen
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm holding the line at Black Friday
I don’t mind that Christmas has eaten the entire month of December, but now is the time to look forward to turkey and mashed potatoes. There will be plenty of time for Christmas when Thanksgiving is over. The lone exception I will make is shopping for gifts. The sooner I get that over with, the happier I am.
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Christmas decorations were up in early September
by SEC Supremacist on Nov 3, 2011 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
yes!
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by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Retailers gotta make money
So if there’s a demand for that stuff at that time, I’m happy for them. Heck, there’s a store out in Des Peres that’s all Christmas, all year. But looking past the next holiday is like looking past the next game, and the next game is Thanksgiving.
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
thanksgiving will kick your butt
if you look ahead to christmas?
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Yep you try to fry the turkey next thing you know you burned your house down.
all because you look past Thanksgiving.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
this is why i leave the frying/smoking of turkeys to the older, more capable men
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by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Can Pinkel get you to the next holiday?
by SEC Supremacist on Nov 3, 2011 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Without a doubt
Thanksgiving is the aTm of holidays.
Its solid, has a long tradition. Lots of guys unbuttoning their pants. Thinks a bit too highly of itself for my taste.
Pinkel owns aTm lately, he’s the only one to lead you thru thanksgiving.
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Depends on who you talk to.
Some would say Pinkel dominates MLK Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day but can’t pull off Christmas. I think he’s gonna get us into Santa’s place soon we just need patience.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
one doesn't simply walk into the north pole.
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
And there's a good reason for that
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes.
I must be completely focussed to tackle the immense task of gorging myself on Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, the cranberry sauce that’s still shaped like the can, and 3 kinds of pie. And then there’s the wine… and scotch…
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
you're settling for pie mediocrity. 7 different pie minimum in the tk household.
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Given that my wife is the family baker
And I get stuck cleaning up the kitchen when she’s done, I’ll take my Pumpkin, Apple and Pecan and call it good.
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I only have one left
And she’s in upstate NY. My wife only has one as well, and she’s in Florida. So here in Missouri, she’s it. I guess we could start breeding so that my mom, step-mom and mother-in-law would technically become grandmas, but that seems like a lot of work for pie.
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
though probably worth it.
#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
#TeamPie. Cheesecake is a pie.
by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
But does becoming a grandma automatically obligate you to bake pie? If I got stuck changing diapers and didn’t get pie out of the deal, that would be pretty lame.
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't say obligate. But I think grandmas operate on a whole other level (SEC) when it comes to pies. They tend not to disappoint.
#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
#TeamPie. Cheesecake is a pie.
by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Fun fact
Sauerkraut is the unsung complement to turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes and stuffing. Put them all on a fork and the kraut will make it sing.
I never would have thought of that
Which is strange, since my mom’s family is predominantly German, and we have sauerkraut and German potato salad with darn near everything.
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
im not looking past thanksgiving, i enjoy it
just not anywhere nearly as much as christmas. I have a christmas party every year and then bake the entire month of december.
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by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
i tend to agree
I listen to it on pandora, and I get all my decorations out and ready so that on black friday I can spend the first half the day putting stuff up and the rest of it getting plowed.
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I treat Christmas stuff before Thanksgiving like 2396 treats cheesecake.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
refusal to acknowledge it?
that’s the way it should be.
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Yep. I take my holidays one at a time in the order they appear on the calender.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
and this is the problem with america
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
no. Disorderly holidays clearly leads to anarchy
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
I wish i could rec this 1000000000000000000000 times.
I am leaving work right now to prepare for the occupation!
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by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
I rec'd this because I want to occupy something.
I need a cause because I don’t have one
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
Elves are the one percenters!
#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
#TeamPie. Cheesecake is a pie.
by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
bottom 1 percent of height?
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I really like your level of commitment Toupee.
#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
#TeamPie. Cheesecake is a pie.
by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions
thank you!
i try
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
I am right there with you
…and for those who REALLY know me, they know how weird that is
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ah, the Christmas creep
by 2030 they’ll be putting up Christmas decorations on July 5th.
Christmas, that special sixth of the year.
You, sir, suck. It’s not special if you do it all the time.
It’s like the first Aliens movie was awesome, because you just got glimpses of the alien here and there, and it was scary and built suspense. The last Aliens movies sucked because they just showed the alien all the time, and you got used to it.
Football games are great, but they only last 2 hours. If the games lasted 5 days they’d be like cricket – snooze fests.
Hedonic adaptation is fast, you gotta mess with your own head to get built up properly for things.
I use your alien analogy a lot, but with the move Jaws
45 minutes (4 kills) before they even show a fin. Spectacular.
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yeah, who could care less about the 5 you're blowin'?
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next day's function, high class luncheon
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it's another line from the song you were quoting.
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i was trying to change songs. never cared much for young mc.
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that was terrifying
thinks for giving me something that will haunt my dreams.
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like i said yesterday; i'm here for ya, little buddy.
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by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
food is served and you're stone cold munchin'
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
I have to ask, as I think I might be missing something here...
1) Check out who put in the winning PK in No. 6 Mizzou’s shootout win over No. 3 Baylor in the Big 12 Tournament yesterday.
What is the significance of Dominique Richardson making the game winning PK? The only thing I can think of is that her name is a combination of our starting defensive tackles.
I think we'll reconcile it by winning!
-Kim English
Actually in the A&M broadcast Gus Johnson said we had a DT named Dominique Richardson
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
they're the wonder twins!!
form of….a wrecking ball!
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Ahhh...Gotcha. That's pretty funny.
I unfortunately couldn’t hear the broadcast, so thank you for informing me.
I think we'll reconcile it by winning!
-Kim English
Richardson made a PK in regulation.
The winning PK in the shootout was slammed in by Mizzou’s own goalkeeper, McKenzie Sauerwein.
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I give you props for the soccer mention though.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
Sometimes early wine is better, so it doesn't go sour.
by Wan Ihite on Nov 3, 2011 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
early wine or Earleywine?
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by mizzou2396 on Nov 3, 2011 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
#TeamearlywineandEarleywine
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to form a group of people who are against #teams, but I don't know how to do it
/with apologies to Mitch Hedberg
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they serve their purpose
great for meatballs.
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perfect
once again, you have saved the day, week, month and year.
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#moreteams
for the sake of argument.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
by drewder on Nov 3, 2011 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
and once again
you have ruined the day.
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I do what I can and it is hard work.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
that is not the proper way to measure a year
you do it in cups of coffee. Based on 5he commercials, there are 5 cups of coffee in each year, the rest of the time is spent making it or waiting in line for it.
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by mizzou2396 on Nov 3, 2011 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
If they really are 5 hours of energy
- 5he’s
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
1752 5hes (the number messed up)
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
wrong. the number would be nearly infinite because of lack of prep/waiting time.
nobody waits 5 hours before they drink another one.
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I'll double check the health risks but
that just doesn’t sound healthy.
It’s 5hours of energy, why double down on it?
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
WE'RE METH AGGIES, MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! YOU THINK 5HE IS GONNA HURT US??? WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHUG ANOTHER, BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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chris herren
Did anyone catch “Unguarded” on ESPN last night.? Being a Laker fan it’s hard to celebrate anything celtic but I got to give huge props to him and his wife for overcoming addiction and it’s effect on family…so far. These 30 30 docs are some of the best programming on television.
i didn't get to see it.
but van pelt had him on his radio show the other day. spooky stuff, those drugs. you’re never truly rid of that desire for them.
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
a meth aggie would know
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by mizzou2396 on Nov 3, 2011 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
herron didn't attend mizzou.
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
you are the meth aggie because you know "you're never truly rid of that desire for them"
you see, the humor can be found . . .huh? Fine, I was leaving anyway.
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mmmk, sorry.
that was something herron said on svp’s show.
well, blimey.
by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
I really like them as well.
I didn’t see it but I really liked the Marcus Dupree one.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
The guy that made the Dupree doc did this one as well.
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by RPT on Nov 3, 2011 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I have watched the Dupree doc several times it was excellent.
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
I had zero intention of watching it....
… and then could never turn it off. Gripping stuff.
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by RPT on Nov 3, 2011 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Also, Ubben just suggested
That people start using #TakinASpankinForFranklin for something on that twitter thing
It’s ironic, because of his dad
He also gives them out when he runs
Very good, Mr. Ubben, very good
speaking of meth aggie
Shameless promo here….watch Prime Suspect tonight and you’ll see an ex meth aggie DB. Hope it’s good. If you hate it, remember…“if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything.”
I'm replying to this because if no one does it implies that everyone hates it
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I didn't know that's how that translated
It’s too bad there isn’t a thumbs down, or anti-rec button to make that explicit. Or at least a “meh” button.
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
it's the flag button
feel free. Just realize that if you take me seriously, you’ve already given me way too much credit.
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Nah
The flag button is for stuff that’s offensive. I’m just talking about something that makes me want to yell “boo this man!” It would be really convenient for obvious trolling, you could highlight stuff in red instead of green…
by Damnatio Memoriae on Nov 3, 2011 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
I usually get a "boo this man"
sometimes there is even a gif. It’s always the one from Half Baked. I wish people would mix it up and do the princess bride one.
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I can't find that one.
The princess bride one, I’ve tried more than once.
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Nov 3, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I appreciate your persistance
I can’t do gifs. And I don’t think I should learn either,
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by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
fantastic
but you forgot to put something in the title.
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sorry
got a bit ahead of myself. you can boo me now.
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by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
i'm not booing anyone who comes up with a PB gif
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enjoying your sig line, too Toupee. Well done.
#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
#TeamPie. Cheesecake is a pie.
by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
haha, thanks
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by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
you just have to add #OccupyTheNorthPole now
#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
#TeamPie. Cheesecake is a pie.
by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Done and done!
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
#OccupyTheNorthPole
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
You know, there's a really dirty joke in there with Occupy the North Pole if you look for it.
#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
#TeamPie. Cheesecake is a pie.
by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
i can't stop watching this. BOOOOOOOOOOO
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sorry for confusion
I meant, if you don’t like the performance….keep it to yourself(insert smiley face here)
by Earl Billings on Nov 3, 2011 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't watch Prime Suspect. Can you be more specific?
#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
#TeamPie. Cheesecake is a pie.
by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
there you go again.
#TakeTheCannonOnTheRoad
#TeamPie. Cheesecake is a pie.
by Spider_Monkey on Nov 3, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Minor correction
Soccer game isn’t until tomorrow night.
Yeesh!
A guy leaves for a couple of hours to actually do some work and he returns to find over 200 posts. You all had me wondering if something momentous had happened while I was gone.
Well, anything more momentous than our normal behavior around here.
Momentous discussion involving cold cuts and a movement to #OccupyTheNorthPole
"The power of the force has stopped you, you hosers."
I like Pie
my mind is still blown from these discussions
I make bad decisions and people think my roller skating is hot.
#OccupyTheNorthPole
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
a few of us had already arrived,
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by threadkiller on Nov 3, 2011 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
crazy might be an improvement
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#OccupyTheNorthPole
by BillSelfsToupee on Nov 3, 2011 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I had the same thought. "Oh my gawd ... we're in the SEC!!!"
sigh
I’m known as a bit of a dreamer!
"aggies to win it all on a 46-yard field goal, but Trey Barrow misses it."
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7165763
I think she got confused by Pinkel clapping.
just heard les miles on van pelt's program.
that is one likable dude. i’m going to root for lsu saturday night.
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from the freek
The sleeper has awoken. . .awakened. . .he woke up.
by SleepyFloyd7 on Nov 3, 2011 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
and this
The sleeper has awoken. . .awakened. . .he woke up.
by SleepyFloyd7 on Nov 3, 2011 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
It's nice to see that our friends up north are still just as full of Bevo stuff as they've ever been
Nebraska Chancellor Harvey Perlman, who was chairman of the presidential oversight committee at the time of the memo, said he couldn’t conceive of a system in which everyone had an equal chance to participate in the postseason.
“If you had a plus-one, does that change the environment very much? No,” he said, referring to what amounts to a four-team playoff. “Is it a 16-team playoff, is it a 32-team-playofff?”
No matter what system is devised, he said, some schools and conferences are “not going to have as competitive a chance as others – I mean that’s just the reality of the world.”
Perlman added that the logic behind concluding a playoff system would be equally suspect under antitrust laws is simple. “If it was held that it’s illegal for us to get together (to create the BCS), it’s hard to see how getting together to create a playoff wouldn’t reach the same result,” he said.
Unless you had a system where EVERY conference gets their champion into the postseason.
/thewaythingsshouldwork
I’m known as a bit of a dreamer!
you can't be serious. Not every conference deserves a team to get in.
Sure the MAC, Sun Belt, WAC, Mountain West, CAA, Big Sky, Big South, Great West all deserve a shot, but I won’t buy for one second that the Big East deserves to be playing in any sort of event that could get them a national title.
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by mizzou2396 on Nov 3, 2011 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Be careful of what you are saying...
We’re on our way to the SEC and most of those fans get rather…agitated when people make noises about letting a soft-schedule champion from the Sun Belt into a playoff system while a fantastic SEC team that merely lost a conference championship game gets left out.
It might not make you happy but they have a point and as a Mizzou fan you should recognize this. In 2007 we might have gotten screwed when it came to a BCS game but under most playoff ideas we wouldn’t have played in anything resembling a post-season game.
I'm not sure why the playoff would eliminate the bowl games
so I think it would be about the same, maybe I’m wrong on that though.
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I won't say that a playoff system would eliminate bowl games.
But it would damage them in that it would take essentially all of the decision making process regarding match-ups away from the bowl committees, which is part of the point of the whole thing.
No, I’m not a fan of playoffs, although I know I am in the minority (it doesn’t make me wrong though). My issues are many but the first is that I find the National Champion boast a farce and I don’t think a playoff makes it all that more legitimate when you consider even the issue I mentioned above. Additionally, while the polls are a joke themselves, the poll system does make each game so important simply because a single loss can kill a team’s season. It might not be ‘fair’ (its not) but it does make for good football (as much as I hate to admit it).
Last point since I don’t want to start up the old argument…keep your NFL outta my college football!
I'll just leave this here...
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by Bill C. on Nov 3, 2011 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks Bill, an interesting read if nothing else.
Honestly, I’m in the camp that believes that sooner or later playoffs are coming to college football, I just don’t have to support the idea. I will say that this plan gives me some hope because I do like it in that it addresses most of my biggest reservations.
The biggest issue, which is a problem as things stand anyway, are the polls. I’ve been around long enough to gauge how you feel the polls are currently handled and one thing we seem to agree on is that the pollsters are generally given much greater weight than the computers. Worse is that pollsters have shown over time that they like to try to sabotage the computers by loading the votes against what they think the computers will do.
This tends to be one of my biggest issues in that we know the bowls are unfair and broken and many of us can except that and move on with our lives. My problem is that anything that still relies on this system is fallacious but we’ve added another veneer of legitimacy to the whole thing by calling it a playoff.
Yes, I have ideas on how to approach the whole thing but while they are logical they are not particularly practical or result in a system that most would be thrilled with. Ten team conferences with round-robin play anyone?
My main problem...
…is going to be bracket creep. I would be okay with a playoff anywhere between four and (obviously) 16 teams, but … no matter where you start, it’s going to become like the basketball tournament. Eight teams becomes 12 becomes 16 becomes 20 becomes 24 becomes 28 becomes 32. And suddenly good teams are struggling to sell tickets to non-conference games that are now not only half-worthless, but completely worthless, because you can still make the playoffs at 8-4.
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A very legitimate issue.
Between the number of bowls we already have and the basketball tournament I think you have a lot of reason to fear bracket creep. One could argue that if such a problem developed it might eventually lend the “taking the student-athelete out of the classroom” some credibility.
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Damn it.
I added the new comments to the total.
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I'll say.
Goodness gracious.
I just want 6 on Saturday to get here!!!!!!!
Ugh.
by tigers and chiefs fan on Nov 3, 2011 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
reply fail- although that would have been an appropriate response I guess
not like it’s any secret, and I don’t know that much about football, but it seems weird to pontificate on the strategy of a key play on ESPN.com.
I guess what I’m trying to say is that we should probably fire Yost.
by ttt on Nov 4, 2011 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
In seriousness
the bubble screen seems to be the hot thing right now, so it’s not as if Big XII schools are going to watch this and say, “Holy crap, it’s brilliant!”
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