FB: Empire 8

[sjfcards]

anybody have any information about the U of R team? I really don't know much about them except that people said they were going to be good this year, but then they lost the first week to a good team.

Are there any players to watch? any special stuff they do that may give fisher some trouble?

I would like to think they will be the perfect tune up game for Fisher before they play IC, but I really don't know anything about them.

[gordonmann]

Reportedly the Yellow Jackets top rusher and wide receiver didn't play against CMU.  Of course, that doesn't explain why CMU scored 33 and had 445 rushing yards.

[gordonmann]

On an unrelated note, I think any home underdog should try this as their pregame warm up...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrtPA2ZulGg

[superman57]

it's even better when the New Zealand rugby squad does it...

so
A) do you think that the Blazers made a mistake by drafting Greg Oden

B)Did the NFL get the patriots disipline right

[Caz Bombers]

Ha I like the idea Caz Bombers

Now just add some entourage ..... and you will have perfect profile. 

Booby, ya got my mind working and bam!! about half of the following jumped to mind almost immediately.  The rest I crafted earlier this evening.  There's this Interwebs blogging phenomenon in which people compare thing A (related to their normal subject) to thing B (where B is people from popular movies, shows, or musicians).

I present to y'all...East Region Teams As Entourage Characters.

[Caz Bombers]

Fisher - Eric Murphy: Began as a small fry of no account (delivering pizzas/winless seasons) but has enjoyed meteoric rise to success, recently taking 1st real big-boy role (producing Medellin/winning the East in '06).  The future appears bright, but in Hollywood, nothing is assured (see Buff State/Johnny Drama).

Springfield - Vinny Chase: Perpetually highly thought of, yet actual accomplishments are underwhelming.  Vinny's not really that good an actor and Hey Pride has yet to win a big game on the road or not bite it in the playoffs.  Scores points/hot chicks like an unstoppable machine due to option system/looks and fame, but the whole is less than the sum of the parts.

Ithaca - Ari Gold: C'mon, of course the best character in the show is going to go with IC.  The looks, the money, the relentless drive to maintain the respect of the town.  Constantly bringing up the time he banged Dana Gordon/won 3 national championships at some indeterminate time in the past.  Frequently clashes with E/Fisher.  Considered obnoxious by everybody who knows him but at the end of the day all acknowledge that Ari/Ithaca rarely fails to get results.

Norwich - Sloan: Rarely around anymore but turned heads for a brief time.  Once knocked E/Fisher for a loop when he least expected it.

Cortland - Billy Walsh: Slovenly foul-mouthed character that alternates brilliant works (Queens Boulevard,  4 Jug wins in 5 years) with bombs (Medellin, the 2004 Cortaca beating).  Can't get the critics' respect or beat Rowan.  Detests and detested by Ari/IC.  Shows up unexpectedly talking all kinds of trash then vanishes just as quickly, but Billy/Cortland will always be back eventually.

Alfred - Turtle: Comic relief who never minded playing a supporting role to the stars of the show.  Just as Turtle usually makes a party better, AUPepBand with his stories is always welcome in any E8Nation discussion. Has recently shown an eye towards hitting the bigtime through vehicles like Jesse Raynor, Paul Keely and Saigon but it hasn't happened quite yet for Turtle/Alfred.  Any success on the horizon likely to be a one-off fluke.

Hartwick - Lloyd: A mostly useless poof, but an endearing one.  Takes tons of verbal abuse/football beatings from Ari/Ithaca but they maintain a close relationship (Hartwick's president was an IC dean; Ithaca's AD came over from 'Wick).  Helps Ari get advance knowledge of industry developments (Boltus and Crea serve as warm-up for facing Fisher offense).

Utica - Every other agent at Miller-Gold: Minyans under Ari's thumb.  Secretly resented by Ari/Ithaca for not sufficiently getting the job done for the agency/E8 conference.  Once did everyone a solid by representing Drama/beating RPI but that was quite a while ago at this point.

Buff State  - Johnny Drama: Once a star of such moderately successful vehicles as Pacific Blue, Viking Quest and the early 1990s in general, Drama/Buff State just couldn't keep the good times rolling.  Unable to make it on his own, he now pals around with his buddies ).  Exciting new venture (5 Towns/joining NJAC) not likely to restore what he once had.  Ultimately harmless but fun to have around, if only for the comedy that comes at his expense.

Rowan - Harvey: Nobody likes dealing with this gigantic angry egomaniac, but they have to as he's a titan of his field.  Almost always gets what he wants and crushes whatever stands in his way.  Every now and then he's kept off balance by the actions of E and the gang.  Once absolutely steamrolled Ari/Ithaca into the ground.

Brockport - Dom "The Dominator": Showed up one day a few years back and was absolutely insufferable to have around.  Enjoyed a false sense of accomplishment from achievements unlikely to last and surprise, they didn't.  Cross them and they'll threaten to do something bad to you but really all they'll do is beat you at basketball.  Thankfully disappeared a little while ago and now it's out of sight, out of mind for the most part.

RPI - Josh Weinstein - Success and money have found this one-time plodder but he's never gonna be the star of the show.  Had a great run a few seasons back while one-upping Ari/Ithaca in the process.  Now considers himself similar to or better than Ari/Ithaca, but those in the know realize that just ain't the case.

Union - the Middle Eastern guy that wanted to buy Medellin - Unbelievably wealthy but possesses questionable taste at best.  Probably enjoys wine and cheese.  Throws nice parties, wins a playoff game here and there, but was just recently spurned by Vinny/Springfield and not likely to be heard from again anytime soon.

Hobart - Shauna: Possesses qualities strikingly similar to Ari's minus the tons of cash/national titles.  Used to be around a lot more often but rarely seen anymore, a shame considering she still brings the funny when on-screen.  Off doing her own thing (having a kid/winning the LL).

UR - Shauna's assistant: Just follows Shauna/Hobart around without really doing anything.  Goes and gets her f'ing kid and it's not the first time a guy's thrown up on her.  Is kinda sorta hot/good at basketball.

[maninyellowhat]

Since Mrs Upstate was given a 46% raise by the hospital she works at (in the lab), Mr. Upstate is getting a flat panel TV.  Any suggestions and/or warnings about flat panels?

Only thing I'd vary from Frank on is where to buy the cables.  Everyone and their mom will want you to buy monster cables.  Biggest waste of money ever.  I agree with him to not buy them in the store, but I'm a huge fan of this site: http://www.monoprice.com/home/

That's where I'd go to buy the cables.  They've got really reasonable prices on HDMI/DVI cables.  Otherwise, Frank's pretty spot-on with his suggestions.

[maninyellowhat]

Buff State  - Johnny Drama: Once a star of such moderately successful vehicles as Pacific Blue, Viking Quest and the early 1990s in general, Drama/Buff State just couldn't keep the good times rolling.  Unable to make it on his own, he now pals around with his buddies ).  Exciting new venture (5 Towns/joining NJAC) not likely to restore what he once had.  Ultimately harmless but fun to have around, if only for the comedy that comes at his expense.

Victory!

[pg04]

I liked the entourage thing until I read Brockport.  Now I'm just plain mad.

[superman57]

Fisher - Eric Murphy: Began as a small fry of no account (delivering pizzas/winless seasons) but has enjoyed meteoric rise to success, recently taking 1st real big-boy role (producing Medellin/winning the
East in '06).  The future appears bright, but in Hollywood, nothing is assured (see Buff State/Johnny Drama).



Ithaca - Ari Gold: C'mon, of course the best character in the show is going to go with IC.  The looks, the money, the relentless drive to maintain the respect of the town.  Constantly bringing up the time he
banged Dana Gordon/won 3 national championships at some indeterminate time in the past.  Frequently clashes with E/Fisher.  Considered obnoxious by everybody who knows him but at the end of the day all
acknowledge that Ari/Ithaca rarely fails to get results.

I will agree with you for now...but even ari has had his failures...I havent seen the second half of season 3 so I don't know how he gets rehired...but come on he HAD the Ramones and he blew it

[boobyhasgameyo]

Ha Caz you must have taken so much time for that, and I love alot of the parallel's.  Good stuff.  E is on the rise anyway, he didn't get fired by Anna I just know it, he is holding out boyyyy.  Trick up his sleeve. 

[Caz Bombers]

I liked the entourage thing until I read Brockport.  Now I'm just plain mad.

Nothing personal...I just remember the meathead Brockport dudes that came on the old Post Patterns during the years when B-Port was winning.  They were tremendous, uhhh I don't know if I can say the word on here so I'll go with "smooshbags."

[pg04]

I remember, I think it was basically one guy.  It's funny how everyone disappears when the winning stops...

[Pat Coleman]

His name was john. He couldn't understand Brockport being ranked below Ithaca in our 2003 preseason poll.

Ithaca beat Brockport that year. Twice.

[maninorangehat]

I remember, I think it was basically one guy.  It's funny how everyone disappears when the winning stops...

Yep.  He stopped showing himself when IC beat B-Port in the playoffs @ Special Olympic Ballpark.  MIOH thinks he made one angry post about the game and then shut it down. 

Caz - Nice work on the Entourage Post 

PG - Don't take it personal... Caz will probably have to remove Brockport from the list after this season for using an ineligable player/actor (Keanu Reeves)