FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Touchdown Tommy · March 01, 2006, 10:50:11 PM

Over/Under on the nights Duffman worships the porcelain gods...

4

Kilted Rat · March 01, 2006, 10:52:19 PM

Quote from: Touchdown Tommy on March 01, 2006, 10:50:11 PM
Over/Under on the nights Duffman worships the porcelain gods...

4

Its only a 4 night trip?

Touchdown Tommy · March 01, 2006, 10:53:50 PM

Obviously my little pet KR.

Touchdown Tommy · March 01, 2006, 10:56:59 PM

Oh and what is the deal? Is Wildcat11 now OAS's publicist? I am confused...

DuffMan · March 01, 2006, 10:57:43 PM

Looks like TDT's mom let him have some computer time again.

Touchdown Tommy · March 01, 2006, 10:59:59 PM

Oh ziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing.

My official report from the Miami area will be posted tomorrow sometime. Stay tuned...

Kilted Rat · March 01, 2006, 11:07:38 PM

Quote from: tmerton on March 01, 2006, 09:46:14 PM
More questions and observations:

What is the association of the rat with SJU? And why would a rat wear a kilt?

LONG RAMBLING POST WARNING

The idiots at the SJU football and occassionally b-ball games are the Rat Pak.

They were a helluva lot better back when I was there and even better before that.

You'll have to ask ROR (RetiredOldRat) as to the origin of the Rat name, SJU used to play basketball games in the gym on the Southwest part of campus which is known as Rat Hall. Chicken vs egg as to which was Rat first.

Way back in the day, some Rats brought a full size poster of a chick in a bikini and held it up under UST's backboard while they were attempting any freethrows, other crap pulled included capturing an opposing cheerleader and passing her up the student section. This was back in the 70's before administration decided to crack down on what the Rats can and can't do.

As far as the kilt... junior year a buddy and I headed in to Savers (like a Goodwill) in St. Cloud to get Halloween costumes. Having just watched Braveheart the night before, we decided we wanted to wear kilts... enter the large women's section at Savers. Apparently I would have been a size 16 if I were of the fairer gender.

Long story short, we all bought oversized women's skirts and cut them off about knee level and they became kilts. The extra material when properly stapled made a perfect sash or whatever the hell you call the part of the kilt that goes crosswise over the torso.

Naturally, the day after the Halloween parties, SJU had a football game against St. Thomas (who sucks) and I woke up very hungover still wearing my kilt. Seeing that it was time to start pre-gaming, I didn't have time to change clothes or shower.. I guess I would have had time, but that would have cut into hangover killing time even had I pulled the traditional Saturday morning beer in the shower routine.
So I wore the kilt to the game.

SJU ended up winning 48-20something obviously due in large part ot the kilt, so I felt obligated to wear it to ever remaining game that season. I even wore it in my apartment for the Linfield game in the West Region championship (couldn't afford to actually go to the game). The following week, I had a family get together in Wisconsin, so I couldn't wear the kilt and SJU lost to Trinity (TX).

It was on that day that I vowed to wear my kilt and attend every SJU football game until we were National Champs... then came the 2003 season, I was integrated into the Rat Pak and the rest as they say is history.

I retired the kilt following the national championship game preserving the kilts 19-0 record for all eternity. The Kilt is now either somewhere in the dark recesses of my parents' basement or in the College Football Hall Of Fame... I can't remember which.

The question has often been asked, what differentiates a Kilt from a Skirt, well my deer Stanc, a Skirt is worn with underwear underneath.

Even when the gametime temps hovered in the single digits, not once did my kilt become a skirt.

Touchdown Tommy · March 01, 2006, 11:15:08 PM

Makes sense, no wonder Mrs. KR used to complain about the baby carrot.

tmerton · March 01, 2006, 11:44:23 PM

Quote from: finsleft on March 01, 2006, 10:26:44 PM
Quote from: tmerton on March 01, 2006, 09:46:14 PM
Should be time to find a bar for some Hamms or whatever if anyone is interested.
I'd be up for that. Would be good to chat with you over an adult beverage or 2. You've made a pretty favorable impression so far, but we really need to see you in action before we can say you are SJU material. If all goes well, we'll teach you the secret handshake.

Well, I don't claim to be SJU material - we'll be measuring #2 son for that role (I admired Charlie Chan for numbering his sons, and it's easier than remembering their names sometimes). He'll probably be off drinking with his student host anyway. And since #1 wife will be along, I have to find a place that also serves white wine (you'd never guess she's from Nebraska). Of course, from what I remember of the midwest, it's not a problem getting them to serve wine cold since they often serve all their wine cold, even the red.

tmerton · March 01, 2006, 11:51:58 PM

Now that's an explanation. Thanks for taking the time. Pretty good story, too.

Quote from: kiltedrat on March 01, 2006, 11:07:38 PM
Quote from: tmerton on March 01, 2006, 09:46:14 PM
More questions and observations:

What is the association of the rat with SJU? And why would a rat wear a kilt?

LONG RAMBLING POST WARNING

The idiots at the SJU football and occassionally b-ball games are the Rat Pak.

They were a helluva lot better back when I was there and even better before that.

You'll have to ask ROR (RetiredOldRat) as to the origin of the Rat name, SJU used to play basketball games in the gym on the Southwest part of campus which is known as Rat Hall. Chicken vs egg as to which was Rat first.

Way back in the day, some Rats brought a full size poster of a chick in a bikini and held it up under UST's backboard while they were attempting any freethrows, other crap pulled included capturing an opposing cheerleader and passing her up the student section. This was back in the 70's before administration decided to crack down on what the Rats can and can't do.

As far as the kilt... junior year a buddy and I headed in to Savers (like a Goodwill) in St. Cloud to get Halloween costumes. Having just watched Braveheart the night before, we decided we wanted to wear kilts... enter the large women's section at Savers. Apparently I would have been a size 16 if I were of the fairer gender.

Long story short, we all bought oversized women's skirts and cut them off about knee level and they became kilts. The extra material when properly stapled made a perfect sash or whatever the hell you call the part of the kilt that goes crosswise over the torso.

Naturally, the day after the Halloween parties, SJU had a football game against St. Thomas (who sucks) and I woke up very hungover still wearing my kilt. Seeing that it was time to start pre-gaming, I didn't have time to change clothes or shower.. I guess I would have had time, but that would have cut into hangover killing time even had I pulled the traditional Saturday morning beer in the shower routine.
So I wore the kilt to the game.

SJU ended up winning 48-20something obviously due in large part ot the kilt, so I felt obligated to wear it to ever remaining game that season. I even wore it in my apartment for the Linfield game in the West Region championship (couldn't afford to actually go to the game). The following week, I had a family get together in Wisconsin, so I couldn't wear the kilt and SJU lost to Trinity (TX).

It was on that day that I vowed to wear my kilt and attend every SJU football game until we were National Champs... then came the 2003 season, I was integrated into the Rat Pak and the rest as they say is history.

I retired the kilt following the national championship game preserving the kilts 19-0 record for all eternity. The Kilt is now either somewhere in the dark recesses of my parents' basement or in the College Football Hall Of Fame... I can't remember which.

The question has often been asked, what differentiates a Kilt from a Skirt, well my deer Stanc, a Skirt is worn with underwear underneath.

Even when the gametime temps hovered in the single digits, not once did my kilt become a skirt.

Kilted Rat · March 01, 2006, 11:59:11 PM

Tmerton,
Anything that gives me a reason to procrastinate from studying the renal system!

Quote from: Touchdown Tommy on March 01, 2006, 11:15:08 PM
Makes sense, no wonder Mrs. KR used to complain about the baby carrot.

After living with me for a year, I know you know better... I think you asked me one time how a baby's arm holding an apple became attached to my groin... it's science you can't argue with it.

The snake returned to normal size, just took a week after the last game. The giggleberries decided to take 3 months until they felt it was safe to come back outside.

johnnyadmit · March 02, 2006, 12:20:03 AM

Explains the shoe-shopping trips and your three-week affinity for reef ice-cream...

tmerton · March 02, 2006, 12:29:22 AM

Quote from: DuffMan on March 01, 2006, 10:26:21 PM
tmerton,

You don't get the option to edit your posts until you make 50 (I think 50).

The photo is not of me, but TDT, and he was wearing an Elvis mask because it was right around Halloween.

Have a great trip. While you are flying into Minnesota, I will be arrving in Mexico, and while I love SJU, I think Mexico will be better, especially in March!

50 to edit, 200 for karma - this script really begs for participation, doesn't it?

And if that's TDT, well, thank goodness it's a mask. I don't think I can take viewing this on my blackberry again. Much better on the computer where the pic's are small.

Enjoy the shooters.

finsleft · March 02, 2006, 12:57:25 AM

Quote from: tmerton on March 01, 2006, 11:44:23 PM
Well, I don't claim to be SJU material - we'll be measuring #2 son for that role (I admired Charlie Chan for numbering his sons, and it's easier than remembering their names sometimes). He'll probably be off drinking with his student host anyway. And since #1 wife will be along, I have to find a place that also serves white wine (you'd never guess she's from Nebraska). Of course, from what I remember of the midwest, it's not a problem getting them to serve wine cold since they often serve all their wine cold, even the red.

Since it's too late for you to go there, sign up #2 at SJU and you're in. After your first tailgate Stiftungsfestivities and first home football game, you'll be calling yourself a Johnnie.
Don't worry about TDT, I've got another mask for this year that covers more of his face.
KR - a/k/a tripod - I believe you are correct in your history of the Rat Pack. The old gym, when it was THE gym, was always called Rat Hall. Out of the Tommie rivalry, the Rat Pack was born when a group of students actually organized something other than the pre-game beers.

I am also proud to announce the completed task this evening of the bottling of 2 cases of 22 oz bottles of Finsleft Eelpout Ale. With the assistance of Fins, Jr. on the siphon (home on spring break from SJU), I took advantage of this as an educational opportunity for my Biol. major, Chemistry-class-taking son. Also advised him that, although illegal for him to purchase alcoholic beverages, it was perfectly legal to buy malt, hops, barley, yeast and sugar. Let's see if he can put his education to good use.

Veek · March 02, 2006, 01:10:23 AM

Fins -

Glad to hear you were the last one off of the lake. My buddy last weekend had a great weekend catching large walleyes on Lake Shamineau. Of course it was the secret hot spot.

I cracked up reading TDT's and Tripod's (good one Fins) talk about KR's third leg. There's no doubt that they are good friends. Maybe too good. Just joking guys.