FB: American Rivers Conference

[Klompen]

I love the regular UD posters on here.  They know what they are talking about, they are both realistic and hopeful and the regulars have been around for years, no matter UD's position.  

Thanks for the compliments! Much appreciated.

Willie U
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You are most welcome and it is well deserved. 

[Purple Heys]

On a MUCH different side note.....as I was looking at DBQ1965's list of IIAC fans on this board, it got me to thinking about everyone's "screen names". Of course, most have some correlation to the school they respresent although some are very unique and we only know their affiliation when they tell us.

For me, you would think the "University" in "Willie University" had something to do with the UNIVERSITY of Dubuque. However, that is really my porn name-----My middle name (William) and the street I live on (University Ave)----for those of you that don't know what porn name means 

So, that is how Willie University came to be. I moved last year to a new address so I am wondering if I now have to change my screen name?? I think I will stay with Willie University (Willie U for short).

Willie U

I would have to use the street I grew up on...because the current road I live on is the same as my last name...so wouldn't be anonymous enough.  

Lyle Lockwood I think would make a pretty good adult movie name!!!

Better than Douglas E. 9th St. or Thomas S. 29th anyway  

Any porn name, for a man, that works the word "wood" into it ought to be worthy of the marquee.

As it happens both Jr. (using his current permanent address) and I share the same moniker:

Scott Muirwood

[DutchFan2004]

On a MUCH different side note.....as I was looking at DBQ1965's list of IIAC fans on this board, it got me to thinking about everyone's "screen names". Of course, most have some correlation to the school they respresent although some are very unique and we only know their affiliation when they tell us.

For me, you would think the "University" in "Willie University" had something to do with the UNIVERSITY of Dubuque. However, that is really my porn name-----My middle name (William) and the street I live on (University Ave)----for those of you that don't know what porn name means 

So, that is how Willie University came to be. I moved last year to a new address so I am wondering if I now have to change my screen name?? I think I will stay with Willie University (Willie U for short).

Willie U

I would have to use the street I grew up on...because the current road I live on is the same as my last name...so wouldn't be anonymous enough.  

Lyle Lockwood I think would make a pretty good adult movie name!!!

Better than Douglas E. 9th St. or Thomas S. 29th anyway  

Thats an awesome adult movie name.  Mine would be William 70th.  Which is pretty bad, oh no wait its really bad. 

Wait wait wait, DF2K4 likes to keep this a family board so I better not go any further

Just a jab DF2K4 nothing personal!

None taken.  I just don't want to get Pat or the wives who read this upset or in the case of DF1 boyfriends 

[Purple Heys]

BTW, the Shawn Merriman should be shutting it down.

The Chargers, my team, are really pissing me off about this.

Clearly they don't value his services past the term of his present contact.  A.J. Smith is a prick for letting this come to this.  A very shrewd prick, but a prick nonetheless.

Sure, it's Merrimen's "decision"... and his teammates praise his toughness, but I wonder if any Bolt veterans have thoughts about how management could give a crap less about one of their best player's long-term health and ability to earn a living playing football at a high level.

Clearly the Chargers have assessed their risk.  Merriman is a free agent after '09 and if he continues to perform at levels similar to his 1st 3 years, then he will command a very high price for his services...a price that it appears the Chargers would be unwilling to pay.

Given that Smith fancies himself a good judge of talent (his track record entitles him to some self-applied back patting), it is clear that he believes that Merriman's replacement is already in the 3-deep.

On the other hand, if Merriman has a subpar year due to decreased mobility, the pedestrian stats will cost him bargaining leverage.  If he gets hurt further then misses '09 to rehab, his bargaining position is shot.

If Merriman were to to pass on this year, fix the PCL and LCL, rehab in '08...while there are no guarantees...the chances are very good that his '09 would be worthy of a top 1 or 2 LB and blow the Chargers salary cap, making him unsignable.

I honestly think that A.J. Smith sees it as beneficial to the Chargers for Merriman to forego surgery now not because it helps the defense but because in the long run saves the Chargers money in resigning Merriman as damaged goods.

Anybody that doesn't think pro football is about the money is naive.

[Purple Heys]

Thank goodness for the "purity" of D3

[Purple Heys]

In my earlier remark about pro football..make sure you lump D1-FBS into that mix.

Emphasis on the BS.

[Purple Heys]

Anybody read about that jock itch pestilence that afflicted USC?

About a quarter of the team got tinea cruris.

[Purple Heys]

On another note for all you Ram fans.

I am mention our SID, Kerry Kahl, as one of the goods ones.

I sent some questions his way on a couple of items and he got back to me promptly with a wealth of good information.

Cornell, addition to the audio webcast, will using LIVEStats during the home games.

Yay!

[Purple Heys]

So what happens when you register post #800?

[Purple Heys]

Oh...that.

All-Conference, baby!!!   

[New Storm]

BTW, the Shawn Merriman should be shutting it down.

The Chargers, my team, are really pissing me off about this.

Clearly they don't value his services past the term of his present contact.  A.J. Smith is a prick for letting this come to this.  A very shrewd prick, but a prick nonetheless.

Sure, it's Merrimen's "decision"... and his teammates praise his toughness, but I wonder if any Bolt veterans have thoughts about how management could give a crap less about one of their best player's long-term health and ability to earn a living playing football at a high level.

Clearly the Chargers have assessed their risk.  Merriman is a free agent after '09 and if he continues to perform at levels similar to his 1st 3 years, then he will command a very high price for his services...a price that it appears the Chargers would be unwilling to pay.

Given that Smith fancies himself a good judge of talent (his track record entitles him to some self-applied back patting), it is clear that he believes that Merriman's replacement is already in the 3-deep.

On the other hand, if Merriman has a subpar year due to decreased mobility, the pedestrian stats will cost him bargaining leverage.  If he gets hurt further then misses '09 to rehab, his bargaining position is shot.

If Merriman were to to pass on this year, fix the PCL and LCL, rehab in '08...while there are no guarantees...the chances are very good that his '09 would be worthy of a top 1 or 2 LB and blow the Chargers salary cap, making him unsignable.

I honestly think that A.J. Smith sees it as beneficial to the Chargers for Merriman to forego surgery now not because it helps the defense but because in the long run saves the Chargers money in resigning Merriman as damaged goods.

Anybody that doesn't think pro football is about the money is naive.

I agree he should be out he is taking to big a risk

[Wartburg Fan]

I am new to this site but if you want you can put me down.  You can also put me down as a follower of the Dutch.

Oh crap, not another one 

Just kidding, welcome to the board.  Love to hear from as many fans as we can. 

I'm not sure I can take another Dutch fan (just kidding) welcome.   I also know from last years board that a couple Knight fan haven't posted lately,  probably cause of football where they coach.

[Thunderbolt]

On a MUCH different side note.....as I was looking at DBQ1965's list of IIAC fans on this board, it got me to thinking about everyone's "screen names". Of course, most have some correlation to the school they respresent although some are very unique and we only know their affiliation when they tell us.

For me, you would think the "University" in "Willie University" had something to do with the UNIVERSITY of Dubuque. However, that is really my porn name-----My middle name (William) and the street I live on (University Ave)----for those of you that don't know what porn name means 

So, that is how Willie University came to be. I moved last year to a new address so I am wondering if I now have to change my screen name?? I think I will stay with Willie University (Willie U for short).

Willie U

I'll come clean Willie. Thunderbolt is a nickname given me, by my old high school football coach. Something to do with my less than stellar open field speed. Kind of like a lightning bolt, only a few seconds slower. A few years ago, I could have been "Max Milldam"
I'm glad that never occured to me.

[Charlie Kohawk]

On a MUCH different side note.....as I was looking at DBQ1965's list of IIAC fans on this board, it got me to thinking about everyone's "screen names". Of course, most have some correlation to the school they respresent although some are very unique and we only know their affiliation when they tell us.

For me, you would think the "University" in "Willie University" had something to do with the UNIVERSITY of Dubuque. However, that is really my porn name-----My middle name (William) and the street I live on (University Ave)----for those of you that don't know what porn name means 

So, that is how Willie University came to be. I moved last year to a new address so I am wondering if I now have to change my screen name?? I think I will stay with Willie University (Willie U for short).

Willie U

I would have to use the street I grew up on...because the current road I live on is the same as my last name...so wouldn't be anonymous enough.  

Lyle Lockwood I think would make a pretty good adult movie name!!!

Better than Douglas E. 9th St. or Thomas S. 29th anyway  

Lee Bever here. I don't think I have the right parts to go by that name.

[DutchFan2004]

Heard on the radio that the president at ICCC was going to resign today.