FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[bennie]

It snowed here last night and is still snowing now. Unfortunately, out here in Western Oregon, the cities and businesses really have no means of snow removal. They will put gravel down, but they have no snowplows so it is pretty messy out. I took a funny picture with my cellphone (but don't know how to post it) of the grounds crew using leaf blowers to clear the sidewalks! Only in Oregon!

I threw out some karma to the last two pages to offset the passive agressive smiter!

[finsleft]

From the "And Now, All The Good Ideas Are Taken" department:

Meat Seasoning Inside Shotgun Shells   

Season Shot is the name of a new type of live ammunition containing buckshot loaded with meat seasonings.

When you shoot a bird (with a real shotgun) the buckshot disintegrates inside the flesh and releases its flavorings.

The idea came about with two guys who wanted to find a solution towards people breaking their teeth on buckshot when eating pheasant or turkey.

Season Shot comes in varieties of Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Garlic, Teriyaki, and Honey Mustard. Supposedly, they won't be available on the market until 2007.

So, is this for real?

I did a search on Google to find out some more. Other bloggers had already picked it up, and apparently at least one reporter was convinced enough to mention it in print in The Birmingham News. I found another newspaper article that someone posted on a forum.

I tried calling the company's phone number, which was listed on their website, and I left them a message, and haven't heard back from them.

What do you think?

Visit Season Shot at: http://www.seasonshot.com

[tmerton]

I took a funny picture with my cellphone (but don't know how to post it) of the grounds crew using leaf blowers to clear the sidewalks! Only in Oregon!

Bennie - For some odd reason I held off until yesterday on registering with a web site that allows you to post photos, but I finally did it.  And if I can do it, anyone can.  I signed up with photobucket.com but there are a number of them.  I then actually uploaded and posted a picture!  So go for it!  +k for energy.

[finsleft]

Bad news from the WIAC board. Our buddy Todd Strop is "resigning" at Stout. Good guy, had a rough year. I'm sure the one day at SJU stands out as a bright spot for him though.

Rumor is the decision is not sitting well with some BD boosters. Maybe we can convince "BlueDevilBob" to change to "JohnnieBob". It would do wonders for your travel mug collection.

[tmerton]

[KR will like the union angle on this one]

A dedicated Teamsters union worker was attending a convention in Las Vegas and decided to check out the local brothels. When he got to the first one, he asked the Madam, "Is this a union house?"

"No," she replied, "I'm sorry it isn't."

"Well, if I pay you $100, what cut do the girls get?"

"The house gets $80 and the girls get $20," she answered

Offended at such unfair dealings, the union man stomped off down the street in search of a more equitable, hopefully unionized shop. His search continued until finally he reached a brothel where the Madam responded, "Why yes sir, this is a union house.  We observe all union rules."

The man asked, "And if I pay you $100, what cut do the girls get?"

"The girls get $80 and the house gets $20."

"That's more like it!" the union man said.

He handed the Madam $100, looked around the room, and pointed to a stunningly attractive blonde.

"I'd like her," he said.

"I'm sure you would, sir," said the Madam.  Then she gestured to a 92-year old woman in the corner, "but Ethel here has 67 years seniority and according to union rules, she's next."

[Touchdown Tommy]

Will Todd be in Collegeville on a weekly basis with BDB next season for Stiftungsfestivities?

Fins: Can you work on a live webcast from the La (pre and postgame) and the video cast from the arena?  Also, book me for the Catamaran on St. Paddy's Day.

Bennie: Sid, Malkin, and company are very exciting.  I had great seats (2nd row behind penalty boxes courtesy of TDT's pal) and the speed of the game at that level is simply unreal.  Very interesting to read lips of the officials as well...BDB: Did you have the recommended educational experience with Young BDB?

JR: I have a beef with you. 

[Kilted Rat]

It's been a long freakin week, is it Anna Friday yet?

[tmerton]

Hey pansy a$$ night smiter. Go to hell.

+k all around. (Except for TDT of course.)

Passing out vitamin K is the only antedote for the karma sniper but the 24 hour embargo does make it harder to keep people healthy.     And who keeps smiting JR?  Do the jail inmates in Carver County have a d3football account?  Whoever it is should be cursed with going hungry on every football Saturday - not just being hungry but going hungry.  No Stiftungfestivities for them.  8)

[janesvilleflash]

I always try to +k JR. I see KR is approaching +666, perhaps we should edge him closer.
Ah, what the hell, got everyone.

[BDB]

KR, a long frickin' week? Here in Blue Devil land it's been a very long 24 hours.

UW-Stout let go a very good football coach and an excellent person when our image conscious Chancellor Chuck got embarassed by 2 football players getting busted for drugs.

Coach Strop knew nothing about this. There is no smoking gun.

Chancellor Chuck is totally about himself. He cares nothing about athletics, even though these student-athletes are the most visible part of his University.

Chuck, you screwed up. As opposed to what you wanted to accomplish as a screen to protect yourself by firing the football coach, you have opened up a window for everyone to see how you don't really care about anything, or anyone, except yourself.

It's all about image to you. Well, your image stinks like sh#t on a steering wheel and all the major BlueDevil boosters I have talked to feel the same way.

Obviously you don't care what we think, because you have never asked.

You simply don't treat people that way, or put good people out of work that way.

The State of Wisconsin should treat you the same.

You blew it Chuck. THAT will be your legacy.

[Willy Wonka]

Egads! I check these boards for the first time in a week or so and find a full-blown controversy on our hands (BDB) and actual sports talk not revolving around football taking place. Where's Mongo when you need a dose of, um, non-reality???

Speaking of which...Frank and Mongo haven't posted in ages. I should be seeing them this weekend and will report back to the board about what I find out. I've got to assume the new lady has Mongo whipped already and Frank is perma-glued to his Xbox360 since his employer went Marcus Robinson on him, but details will be uncovered — Wonka will leave no female freshman's bed unchecked in searching for clues.

PS - Dinny absolutely died when I showed him the picture of the TDT toilet BDB found. Amazing what this internet thing can turn up, eh?

[BDB]

PS - Dinny absolutely died when I showed him the picture of the TDT toilet BDB found. Amazing what this internet thing can turn up, eh?

WW, I can't take credit for the toilet pic. I think that was fins.

However, you have to check out the link that flash put up like 3 pages ago. The Wisconsin answer to TDT.

That video is awesome.

(WW, thanks for the levity. I am pretty well else bummed out.)

[DuffMan]

BDB, +K to pick up your spirits!  Todd seemed like a very enthusiastic coach and a great guy.  Too bad!  He's always welcome to join us in Collegeville.

Duff is checking out for a long weekend of icefishing.  Look out Upper Red Lake.  See ya'll when I return.

[BDB]

To all members of the MIACPP:

If anyone cares to help out BDB in his hour of need with the mindless members of the WIACPP that I am dueling with, by all means help me out.

[tmerton]

To all members of the MIACPP:

If anyone cares to help out BDB in his hour of need with the mindless members of the WIACPP that I am dueling with, by all means help me out.

BDB - Wish I knew enought sitting here on the left coast to help out.  Read the last few pages over on the WIACPP, which I don't follow every day, and can see what you're working against.  Sorry about the chancellor and the change.  +k when the embargo lifts.