Monday Morning Uni Watch

Not directly uni-related, but since many readers of this blog are also interested in football history, wanted to give a heads-up that Showtime is currently airing a great documentary “Harvard Beats Yale 29-29”, which looks back at the 1968 game (and a lot more).

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Well worth watching.

IIRC those logo banners at Jack Murphy originated at Super Bowl XXXII in ’98 (they may have since added ones for the new Browns and the Texans).

I’m sure you like the King of Queens bit in the ticker, but for most of us once is enough.

So I dunno how to link to fridays comments, but I said something like, I kinda like the dbacks bp hat but they will probably have a some stupid crap on the back. Guess I was correct.

Re: the Vikings helmet horn issue. I noted it during the game, considered notifying UniWatch, but then said to myself, “I bet that a dozen guys are rushing to their computers to do this very thing.” I bet that I was not alone in that thinking.

[quote comment=”372847″]So I dunno how to link to fridays comments, but I said something like, I kinda like the dbacks bp hat but they will probably have a some stupid crap on the back. Guess I was correct.[/quote]

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[quote comment=”372846″]I’m sure you like the King of Queens bit in the ticker, but for most of us once is enough.[/quote]

Oops — thanks. Now fixed.

The game in the mystery scoreboard was played on September 8th, 1999 — the Mets had #29 as their pitcher and the only guy wearing that number that year for the Mets was Octavio Dotel. He pitched against San Fran on 9/8/99. It was a day game, too. I don’t know why the 9 a.m., though. I think the games that were Final were completed the night before.

I didn’t catch any screen grabs, and I can’t find pics of it today, but Bernard Berrian started the game with gold shoes, but the 2nd half he switched to black.

That old NFL-logo shirt Wilson was wearing is currently on clearance at Old Navy, complete with the “vintage” screen-print look… somebody’s intern must’ve been scrambling at the last minute.

[quote comment=”372846″]IIRC those logo banners at Jack Murphy originated at Super Bowl XXXII in ’98 (they may have since added ones for the new Browns and the Texans).
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Didn’t Qualcomm also have banners for all the MLB teams?

Paul,

The initial on the ball is one of the referees’ marks. When I was in college I was a ball boy and before every game the officials have to check each ball and approve them. I saw a variety of marks from a cross to letters to hearts to three dots.

Notre Dame broke out the green on Saturday night in the women’s game, and, yup, they lost, as they have in men’s basketball and football the last few times they’ve worn green.

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[quote comment=”372849″][quote comment=”372847″]So I dunno how to link to fridays comments, but I said something like, I kinda like the dbacks bp hat but they will probably have a some stupid crap on the back. Guess I was correct.[/quote]

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yup, that’d be the one :-)

Ovie wearing the “A” in this commercial, now wears the “C”. Just sayin..

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Great feature about the weird stadia.

“Spike Lee was wearing Jets gear, but not at the Jets/Chargers game. He was in New Orleans, attending the Saints/Cards game. Kinda weird to show up in another team’s attire, no?”

No, he was just doing what Spike Lee always does — showing up as a bandwagon rider at some place that suddenly seems like it’s the in place to be. Where was he in 2003 when the Saints were 8-8 and weren’t even a blip on anyone’s radar screen? I didn’t see him (or Brad Pitt, for that matter) in New Orleans. I can assure you of that because I was there in ’03.

Ok, I’m obviously WAY late on this, cuz I’ve seen many examples of NFL players now wearing the war paint. Yet, I thought this was banned by the NFL; i.e. the Vikings John Randle war paint scenario? Are they skating around this by applying it differently, at the beginning of the game, then letting it re-shape to war paint face throughout the game?

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I’ve never watched King of Queens, but is it possible the episode was taped the morning after the actual game Wes deteremined from #7 above? So the players numbers etc. were just kept from the night before but no one thought to “correct” the clock and it is showing the actual time…

I’m sure the Pens’ goalie will have his mask painted in short order.

Usually when you see the plain white mask it’s either a rookie or a goalie traded from another team and his old mask design has been painted over in white or had white tape placed over it like Flyers goalie Michael Leighton.

Oh, and thanks UniWatch for the Ducks Rebranding contest shout-out.

Three River Stadium used to have banners similiar to the ones at Qualcomm

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Sorry only picture I could find. As you can see they used team helmets on the banners. They had similar banners during baseball season. There were more banners on the other sides of the Stadium

Uniwatchers, I was wondering if you guys could help out Zack Hample on a few questions he has regarding Forbes Field, as well as the uniforms from the movie Roommates. See the link below:

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I think the initial on the ball since it’s an “L” may stand for which side the laces should go on when the refs spot the ball. Since thats how the ball would be situated for a left handed center.

[quote comment=”372860″]”Spike Lee was wearing Jets gear, but not at the Jets/Chargers game. He was in New Orleans, attending the Saints/Cards game. Kinda weird to show up in another team’s attire, no?”

No, he was just doing what Spike Lee always does — showing up as a bandwagon rider at some place that suddenly seems like it’s the in place to be. Where was he in 2003 when the Saints were 8-8 and weren’t even a blip on anyone’s radar screen? I didn’t see him (or Brad Pitt, for that matter) in New Orleans. I can assure you of that because I was there in ’03.[/quote]

LOL. However, in his defense, Brad Pitt wasn’t living in New Orleans in 2003 because at that point he hadn’t gone insane and left Jennifer Aniston.

Nice to see the Saints in the title game.

RE: wedding rings on kickers and extra lines in the endzone.

Damn, you guys don’t miss a THING!!!

-Jet

[quote comment=”372866″]I think the initial on the ball since it’s an “L” may stand for which side the laces should go on when the refs spot the ball. Since thats how the ball would be situated for a left handed center.[/quote]

Any chance it’s a “7” ?

Color-on-color alert in Michigan’s big win over UConn yesterday:

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Go Blue!!!

[quote comment=”372869″][quote comment=”372866″]I think the initial on the ball since it’s an “L” may stand for which side the laces should go on when the refs spot the ball. Since thats how the ball would be situated for a left handed center.[/quote]

Any chance it’s a “7” ?[/quote]

I think that is more likely: it might be a way to keep track of the multiple balls used during a game. As far as “left” for a lefthanded center (if you were serious) a football is symmetrical, so that wouldn’t make any difference. It also gets manipulated quite a bit before the snap, so I don’t think it is placed down with any orientation in mind (except facing the end zones, of course).

[quote comment=”372863″]I’m sure the Pens’ goalie will have his mask painted in short order.

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As a former goalie who painted his own Jacques Plante model mask back in the 70’s, I’m tired of these ultra-detailed, professionally-airbrushed goalie masks. I wouldn’t mind seeing the occasional all-white mask or a mask with a simpler graphic design.

I’ve seen the extra line a couple of times at the Metrodome this year, and maybe earlier in the past. If you take a close look at the photos, you can tell the two different versions of the white. The one is on the warning track for baseball, and then the other is on the turf. I don’t know why they left the line of green, but I speculate it has something to do with the turf maintenance.

i guess technically a football is asymmetrical if you take into account the needle-hole.

[quote comment=”372872″][quote comment=”372863″]I’m sure the Pens’ goalie will have his mask painted in short order.

[/quote]

As a former goalie who painted his own Jacques Plante model mask back in the 70’s, I’m tired of these ultra-detailed, professionally-airbrushed goalie masks. I wouldn’t mind seeing the occasional all-white mask or a mask with a simpler graphic design.[/quote]

When less was more link

For you antique collectors. Here is a cool site to peruse.

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The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…

[quote comment=”372871″][quote comment=”372869″][quote comment=”372866″]I think the initial on the ball since it’s an “L” may stand for which side the laces should go on when the refs spot the ball. Since thats how the ball would be situated for a left handed center.[/quote]

Any chance it’s a “7” ?[/quote]

I think that is more likely: it might be a way to keep track of the multiple balls used during a game. As far as “left” for a lefthanded center (if you were serious) a football is symmetrical, so that wouldn’t make any difference. It also gets manipulated quite a bit before the snap, so I don’t think it is placed down with any orientation in mind (except facing the end zones, of course).[/quote]

Centers (more often long snappers) can request that the umpire place the ball down a certain way to ensure that the player does not illegally manipulate the ball pre-snap. Centers can slightly roll the ball (turn it) for comfort and grip, but the ball can never be lifted completely off the ground (which can be tough for a long snapper if the laces are up) or moved an inordinate distance, or forward or back.

(Note: these are the rules from the NCAA that I’m familiar with, the NFL rules may vary, but in this case I don’t think there would be a large change)

[quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]

Hey Mr. Skiba,

Do you guys get any crazy marks on the balls like I saw in college? Guys that have a certain mark they use other than their initials?

[quote comment=”372872″]
As a former goalie who painted his own Jacques Plante model mask back in the 70’s, I’m tired of these ultra-detailed, professionally-airbrushed goalie masks. I wouldn’t mind seeing the occasional all-white mask or a mask with a simpler graphic design.[/quote]

I remember when my brother and I made my Dad paint a blank black mask into a Marty Brodeur devils mask…

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…it took him a couple months or so, but it held up awesome during roller hockey games and I still have it somewhere. I always liked the simplicity of that old mask, I believe he has moved on to more complicated designs.

Paul said:
Brutal shot of the Kings’ old two-tone purple/black uniforms here (blame Mike Engle)..

You could have been talking about the recent Los Angeles Kings unis and the same description would apply…

The Andrew Peters tear at the bettman was the 2nd in a week as link tore at the same spot last Wednesday.

No structural integrity, but at least they’re 18% “faster”.

[quote comment=”372880″]

I remember when my brother and I made my Dad paint a blank black mask into a Marty Brodeur

…it took him a couple months or so, but it held up awesome during roller hockey games and I still have it somewhere. I always liked the simplicity of that old mask, I believe he has moved on to more complicated designs.[/quote]

Shoot, now I gotta find a pic of my old mask I painted back in the day – pacific blue (a/k/a teal) with SEALS in white with yellow trim, as per the California Golden Seals 74-76 colors. I’ll post it tomorrow.

I would like to do some of the uni tweaks I see on here on the weekends.

What software do i need, and where do you guys get the templates?

Thanks

[quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]

Is that a serious offer Joe? Because i’ll take you up on it in a heartbeat.

[quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]
I’ll take one!

RE: The Reebok hockey jerseys

Forgot to mention that I got to talk to a couple players from one of the schools in our conference that have the new Reebok jerseys this year. Talked to three players (obviously not a big sample) they all said they loved the new material, it was noticeably lighter and cooler, but that the “cuffs” on the sleeves blew. As far as the new socks go, one loved them, two were indifferent. The two that disliked them said they just “felt different” while the one that liked them said he could tell they were lighter and liked the feel.

[quote comment=”372863″]I’m sure the Pens’ goalie will have his mask painted in short order.

Usually when you see the plain white mask it’s either a rookie or a goalie traded from another team and his old mask design has been painted over in white or had white tape placed over it like Flyers goalie Michael Leighton.[/quote]

Except he won’t have a painted mask in the NHL anytime soon. Pechurskiy is back with the Tri-City Americans. He was on a one-day amateur tryout contract because the Penguins had no backup goalie on their roadtrip after both Fleury and Johnson were hurt.

In NCAA, the back judge is usually in charge of inspecting the balls prior to the game. I’ve seen guys do all sorts of things but usually it’s their initials or some letter on the stripe in black sharpie.

Whenever I ask them what prevents someone from taking their own sharpie and marking up an “unapproved” ball the same way, I’m usually met with blank stares.

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I don’t know what was up with the clock, but the rest of the scores line up with that day’s action. It was the only time during Henderson’s tour with the Mets that the Cubs beat the Reds 2-1 at home.

[quote comment=”372890″]http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN199909070.shtml

I don’t know what was up with the clock, but the rest of the scores line up with that day’s action. It was the only time during Henderson’s tour with the Mets that the Cubs beat the Reds 2-1 at home.[/quote]
Two possibilities:

(1)The episode was shot at 9:00am or so but whoever set-up the scoreboard neglected to re-set the clock.

(2)The clock could not be re-set and they figured no one in the future would analyze that segment like the Zapruder film. (Such is the fervor of the Uniwatch Universe.)

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(2)The clock could not be re-set and they figured no one in the future would analyze that segment like the Zapruder film. [/quote]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[quote comment=”372881″]Paul said:
Brutal shot of the Kings’ old two-tone purple/black uniforms here (blame Mike Engle)..

You could have been talking about the recent Los Angeles Kings unis and the same description would apply…[/quote]
Funny you mention it, because after clicking I was baffled at seeing an NBA pic when I was expecting to see Rob Blake or Marty McSorley.

the marks on the ball are at liberty of the ref in charge of the game…we don’t prefer some marks over others

Re: Pens goalie. Apparently he had to play with Marc-Andre Fleury’s pads becuase his pads were so old they wouldn’t pass NHL muster
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[quote comment=”372851″]The game in the mystery scoreboard was played on September 8th, 1999 — the Mets had #29 as their pitcher and the only guy wearing that number that year for the Mets was Octavio Dotel. He pitched against San Fran on 9/8/99. It was a day game, too. I don’t know why the 9 a.m., though. I think the games that were Final were completed the night before.[/quote]

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[quote comment=”372885″][quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]

Is that a serious offer Joe? Because i’ll take you up on it in a heartbeat.[/quote]

Ummmm… yeah. Me too please.

[quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]

Thanks for an “insider’s” re-verification.
(And I was kidding about it being a “7”,,,y’know like when Woody messed up the winning number on CHEERS…66 or 99?).

Besides, the center’s allowed to turn the ball to position it to his liking when he first touches it. No need to mark it for any reason there.

—Ricko

[quote comment=”372891″][quote comment=”372890″]http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN199909070.shtml

I don’t know what was up with the clock, but the rest of the scores line up with that day’s action. It was the only time during Henderson’s tour with the Mets that the Cubs beat the Reds 2-1 at home.[/quote]
Two possibilities:

(1)The episode was shot at 9:00am or so but whoever set-up the scoreboard neglected to re-set the clock.

(2)The clock could not be re-set and they figured no one in the future would analyze that segment like the Zapruder film. (Such is the fervor of the Uniwatch Universe.)[/quote]

Which leads to two more scenarios:

1. Scoreboards in 1999 had a snapshot function, and the info was simply “copy and pasted” from the previous night.

2. If the scores/details had to be set up manually, why take the time to do it right?

3. (bonus scenario) This scene was actually filmed on 9/7/98, one year before. The scoreboard guy who just put random numbers on the board just happened to put info that would match stats for exactly one year later. The next week, he bought a lotto ticket – and didn’t even get one stinkin’ number right.

[quote comment=\”372884\”]I would like to do some of the uni tweaks I see on here on the weekends.

What software do i need, and where do you guys get the templates?

Thanks[/quote]

Typically Adobe Illustrator is the primary program to do such designing in, but I know there have been people who use online builder templates and even Microsoft Paint… You could always hand-draw your uniforms and scan the images if that works best for you

[quote comment=”372860″]”Spike Lee was wearing Jets gear, but not at the Jets/Chargers game. He was in New Orleans, attending the Saints/Cards game. Kinda weird to show up in another team’s attire, no?”

No, he was just doing what Spike Lee always does — showing up as a bandwagon rider at some place that suddenly seems like it’s the in place to be. Where was he in 2003 when the Saints were 8-8 and weren’t even a blip on anyone’s radar screen? I didn’t see him (or Brad Pitt, for that matter) in New Orleans. I can assure you of that because I was there in ’03.[/quote]

I think if you see his amazing film “When The Levees Break,” you’ll see while Spike Lee may have a special affection for New Orleans.

Oh, and “Sweetgrass” looks great in the trailer. Look forward to watching it.

er…WHY, not while….

[quote comment=”372897″][quote comment=”372885″][quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]

Is that a serious offer Joe? Because i’ll take you up on it in a heartbeat.[/quote]

Ummmm… yeah. Me too please.[/quote]
same here, count me in

Dane actually broke down the Pens’ goalie issue much better than I did in that hasty email to Paul: link

Also, I’m pretty sure he was a one-day deal and will be heading back to the WHL so I doubt they’ll paint a mask up for him.

And this blog post link explains the actual misspelling (not Y instead of I as original thought), as well as how it happened and similar instances where it happened before.

[quote comment=”372903″][quote comment=”372897″][quote comment=”372885″][quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]

Is that a serious offer Joe? Because i’ll take you up on it in a heartbeat.[/quote]

Ummmm… yeah. Me too please.[/quote]
same here, count me in[/quote]
Uh… me, too.

It might be more efficient if only those who AREN’T intereste would chime in on this.

AREN’T *interested*

[quote comment=”372890″]http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN199909070.shtml

I don’t know what was up with the clock, but the rest of the scores line up with that day’s action. It was the only time during Henderson’s tour with the Mets that the Cubs beat the Reds 2-1 at home.[/quote]
Something is still not right about this scoreboard. The Giants lineup on the scoreboard has Brent Mayne batting after Rich Aurelia and the BR box score has it reversed. Plus the scoreboard has 18 and 19 in which are Darryl Hamilton and Roger Cedeno who were subs and weren’t in the game the same time as Estes who was 55 for the Giants

most official “marks” are placed at the tip of the football…

[quote comment=”372865″]Uniwatchers, I was wondering if you guys could help out Zack Hample on a few questions he has regarding Forbes Field, as well as the uniforms from the movie Roommates.

See the link below:

link movie’s baseball scenes were filmed at old Bush Stadium in Indianapolis. I had a friend who was one of the baseball extras and that actually looks like him pitching in the photo. Not sure but I have him on facebook and I’ll have him check it out and ask about the unis they used.

[quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]
Extra balls, Joe??

I’ll take one of those!!!! link

Actually the scores and lineups on the “TV” scoreboard line up for the NIGHT before, Sept. 7, 1999. The Mets used eight pitchers that night – Reed (#39), Maholm (#23), Taylor (#26), Cook (#27), Wendell (#99), Tam (#38) and McElroy (#34).

Perhaps there was a scoreboard “glitch” on the Pitcher’s number?

I should send Paul or LI phil a dozen then have a Uniwatch contest…

[quote comment=”372912″]I should send Paul or LI phil a dozen then have a Uniwatch contest…[/quote]

aww man. I never win contests lol.

I’d really love one though.

you could just email me at rodhartwig(at)yahoo.com and no one would ever know… :-)

[quote comment=”372912″]I should send Paul or LI phil a dozen then have a Uniwatch contest…[/quote]

How about other equipment (t’s or practice jerseys) that you guys ordinarily toss out at end of season?

Bob

Something I noticed about Pechurski’s mask:

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The Pen’s logo on the top of his mask… not only is the Penguin facing the wrong way, but the triangle is upside down (point up, as opposed to the normal point down.)

Cross-post from last night:

Inevitable insipid uni-centric Jets playoff trivia:

7-6 in white helmets, 3-5 in green helmets.
3-4 in green jerseys, 7-7 in white jerseys.
9-8 in white pants, 1-3 in green pants.
1-1 wearing white jerseys at home, 0-2 wearing green jerseys on the road.

Combination (H/J/P) : Record
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W/W/W : 3-3
W/G/W : 3-1
W/W/G : 1-2
G/G/W : 0-3
G/W/W : 3-1
G/W/G : 0-1

[quote comment=”372912″]I should send Paul or LI phil a dozen then have a Uniwatch contest…[/quote]

a contest?

guess raffles are out…

(I KID I KID)

practice jerseys have nameplates, I can reuse them right after that player leaves…hahaha

I posted this late last night but here is a photo gallery from the Outdoor Classic played yesterday between Novi Detroit Catholic Central and Bloomfield Hills Cransbrook-Kingswood.

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Cransbrook is wearing the barberpole socks. In picture 8 check out the sweater the official in the background is wearing.

[quote comment=”372913″][quote comment=”372912″]I should send Paul or LI phil a dozen then have a Uniwatch contest…[/quote]

aww man. I never win contests lol.

I’d really love one though.

you could just email me at rodhartwig(at)yahoo.com and no one would ever know… :-)[/quote]

*cough* jokray(at)gleneringolf(dot com) *cough*

[quote comment=”372889″]In NCAA, the back judge is usually in charge of inspecting the balls prior to the game. I’ve seen guys do all sorts of things but usually it’s their initials or some letter on the stripe in black sharpie.

Whenever I ask them what prevents someone from taking their own sharpie and marking up an “unapproved” ball the same way, I’m usually met with blank stares.[/quote]

At Northwood University it was pretty much a trust system. We would drop off the game balls to the officials around 9am. They would chose the 7 they wanted to use and mark them. They would then carry the balls out to the field with them where we would meet up again to discuss how those officials wanted us (the ball boys) to interact with them during the game (Some will ask if they missed a call, some want us to retrieve bean bags, some want us as out of site as possible). Nearly every time when they handed us the game balls they would say something like “ok, we’ve marked them, you’re game officials they are now your responsibility.

Then we would divvy up the balls 2 on the visitors side and 3 on the home side with one in play and one in the bag.

(What I’m trying to say here is that…we could have cheated.)

“And now we can look forward to both conference championship games being played in domes. Sigh…..”

Take heart, Paul. The Super Bowl will be played outside at Joe Robbie/Pro Player/Dolphins/Dolphin/Landshark/Dolphin Stadium in Miami, where it rained during the last Super Bowl played there (Super Bowl XLI in February 2007).

[quote comment=”372922″]”And now we can look forward to both conference championship games being played in domes. Sigh…..”

Take heart, Paul. The Super Bowl will be played outside at Joe Robbie/Pro Player/Dolphins/Dolphin/Landshark/Dolphin Stadium in Miami, where it rained during the last Super Bowl played there (Super Bowl XLI in February 2007).[/quote]

I’ll take a game played in Miami rain over one played in a dome any day!

Joe Skiba
if you have extra balls
I will take one!
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please and thank you

-Stoops

[quote comment=”372921″][quote comment=”372889″]In NCAA, the back judge is usually in charge of inspecting the balls prior to the game. I’ve seen guys do all sorts of things but usually it’s their initials or some letter on the stripe in black sharpie.

Whenever I ask them what prevents someone from taking their own sharpie and marking up an “unapproved” ball the same way, I’m usually met with blank stares.[/quote]

At Northwood University it was pretty much a trust system. We would drop off the game balls to the officials around 9am. They would chose the 7 they wanted to use and mark them. They would then carry the balls out to the field with them where we would meet up again to discuss how those officials wanted us (the ball boys) to interact with them during the game (Some will ask if they missed a call, some want us to retrieve bean bags, some want us as out of site as possible). Nearly every time when they handed us the game balls they would say something like “ok, we’ve marked them, you’re game officials they are now your responsibility.

Then we would divvy up the balls 2 on the visitors side and 3 on the home side with one in play and one in the bag.

(What I’m trying to say here is that…we could have cheated.)[/quote]

Speaking of cheating. When I was at SVSU, we were in the NAIA (as were Northwood and Hillsdale at the time). The rest of the conference was NCAA II. In softball the GLIAC used Wilson softball and the NAIA used Dudley’s. In the fourth or fifth inning of a game when the ball was all scuffed up and a foul ball would go out of play we would toss a scuffed up Dudley into play.

[quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]

Mr. Skiba, I would love to have one, too … thanks for the offer!

[quote comment=”372922″]”And now we can look forward to both conference championship games being played in domes. Sigh…..”

Take heart, Paul. The Super Bowl will be played outside at Joe Robbie/Pro Player/Dolphins/Dolphin/Landshark/Dolphin Stadium in Miami, where it rained during the last Super Bowl played there (Super Bowl XLI in February 2007).[/quote]

Wait wait.. breaking news.. it is now Sun Life Financial Stadium.. no joke.

[quote comment=”372917″][quote comment=”372912″]I should send Paul or LI phil a dozen then have a Uniwatch contest…[/quote]

a contest?

guess raffles are out…

(I KID I KID)[/quote]

“ooh yeah that’s a good one!”

damn I miss Czabe..

[quote comment=”372923″][quote comment=”372922″]”And now we can look forward to both conference championship games being played in domes. Sigh…..”

Take heart, Paul. The Super Bowl will be played outside at Joe Robbie/Pro Player/Dolphins/Dolphin/Landshark/Dolphin Stadium in Miami, where it rained during the last Super Bowl played there (Super Bowl XLI in February 2007).[/quote]

I’ll take a game played in Miami rain over one played in a dome any day![/quote]
Was that really only link? It feels like decades since the Bears made the playoffs.

[quote comment=”372929″][quote comment=”372923″]
I’ll take a game played in Miami rain over one played in a dome any day![/quote]
Was that really only link? It feels like decades since the Bears made the playoffs.[/quote]

wow…a vikings/jets super bowl played in the rain … think of the possibilities

Glad you noticed the Spike Lee thing. Yeah, he got soundly booed at the bar I was at. That’s just plain wrong to wear Jets gear at a NOLA/Arizona game. We get it dude, you’re from New York.

Not trying to get political here- but one of the criticisms down here in New Orleans about Spike’s recent work is that he’s a New Yorker with no understanding of New Orleans making documentaries about what (he thinks) went down and is going down in New Orleans.

While I understand its just a uniform, he subtly re-enforced that notion this weekend.

[quote comment=”372931″]he’s a New Yorker with no understanding of New Orleans making documentaries about what (he thinks) went down and is going down in New Orleans.[/quote]

don’t feel too bad

a lot of people also think the a new yorker with no understanding of new york making documentaries about what (he thinks) went down and is going down in new york

[quote comment=”372931″]Glad you noticed the Spike Lee thing. Yeah, he got soundly booed at the bar I was at. That’s just plain wrong to wear Jets gear at a NOLA/Arizona game. We get it dude, you’re from New York.

Not trying to get political here- but one of the criticisms down here in New Orleans about Spike’s recent work is that he’s a New Yorker with no understanding of New Orleans making documentaries about what (he thinks) went down and is going down in New Orleans.

While I understand its just a uniform, he subtly re-enforced that notion this weekend.[/quote]

Here! Here! Chistopher. But it has been this guy’s MO from day 1. Enjoy the ride and ignore the bandwagon that must be close to overflowing these days.

[quote comment=”372932″][quote comment=”372931″]he’s a New Yorker with no understanding of New Orleans making documentaries about what (he thinks) went down and is going down in New Orleans.[/quote]

don’t feel too bad

a lot of people also think the a new yorker with no understanding of new york making documentaries about what (he thinks) went down and is going down in new york[/quote]

The syntax police are coming for you Phil..

Please stop the Spike slander. Clearly, he’s a link staying true to himself. How dare any of you suggest otherwise?

[quote comment=”372934″]
The syntax police are coming for you Phil..[/quote]

wouldn’t be the first time i placed a bad article on here

[quote comment=”372935″]Please stop the Spike slander. Clearly, he’s a link staying true to himself. How dare any of you suggest otherwise?[/quote]

High five!

[quote comment=”372931″]Glad you noticed the Spike Lee thing. Yeah, he got soundly booed at the bar I was at. That’s just plain wrong to wear Jets gear at a NOLA/Arizona game. We get it dude, you’re from New York.

Not trying to get political here- but one of the criticisms down here in New Orleans about Spike’s recent work is that he’s a New Yorker with no understanding of New Orleans making documentaries about what (he thinks) went down and is going down in New Orleans.

While I understand its just a uniform, he subtly re-enforced that notion this weekend.[/quote]

Fair enough. Just give us the names of those New Orleans authentics who made documentaries that render Spike’s work so pitifully ill-informed.

[quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]

I would be very interested in a gameball too JasonLibes(at)gmail.com

Saw him right after we won the Super Bowl walked right up to him and said “Hey Mookie why did you do that to Sal’s pizzaria????” and walked away…not a fan of his…all that money he makes, BUY AN AUTHENTIC JERSEY!!!!!!

[quote comment=”372938″][quote comment=”372931″]Glad you noticed the Spike Lee thing. Yeah, he got soundly booed at the bar I was at. That’s just plain wrong to wear Jets gear at a NOLA/Arizona game. We get it dude, you’re from New York.

Not trying to get political here- but one of the criticisms down here in New Orleans about Spike’s recent work is that he’s a New Yorker with no understanding of New Orleans making documentaries about what (he thinks) went down and is going down in New Orleans.

While I understand its just a uniform, he subtly re-enforced that notion this weekend.[/quote]

Fair enough. Just give us the names of those New Orleans authentics who made documentaries that render Spike’s work so pitifully ill-informed.[/quote]

Look up “Trouble the Water” for starters.

Hopefully this isn’t going way off topic now, but I think it is uni-related because of the “what it means to wear a team’s uniform” discussion- which is valid (I hope) to this thread.

Not everything Spike does is bad, and he’s not 100% uninformed. However, wearing the Jets uni just re-enforced a characteristic many see in him. Sort of a dumb PR move.

The banners at Qualcomm Stadium have been a regular practice at all games since the San Diego hosted its first Super Bowl in January 1989.

better one is when Jay Mohr was in the locker room acting like a turd and asked him when he was making the sequel to Paulie?

[quote comment=”372942″]The banners at Qualcomm Stadium have been a regular practice at all games since the San Diego hosted its first Super Bowl in January 1989.[/quote]

Its a nice idea, but with the goofy red/yellow/blue design around them it looks like something from a shopping mall or amusement park.

[quote comment=”372940″]Saw him right after we won the Super Bowl walked right up to him and said “Hey Mookie why did you do that to Sal’s pizzaria????” and walked away…not a fan of his…all that money he makes, BUY AN AUTHENTIC JERSEY!!!!!![/quote]

LMAO! I love when I see people in the owner’s suites, wearing the replicas! My first thought is, c’mon spring for the Authentic, hell spring for the replithentic so it’s not so obvious!

Mr Skiba:
If you still have a “The Duke” ball to spare, I’d love to clear some space in your equipment room.
mbe0027 at gmail dot com
The mailing address will follow.

And here are my LI Phil-style predictions:
For the AFC championship, I like the Super Bowl III finalist. As for the NFC, give me the indoor team that used to employ Archie Manning.
(No, Phil, that’s not an insult, but a tribute to last year.)

[quote comment=”372921″][quote comment=”372889″]In NCAA, the back judge is usually in charge of inspecting the balls prior to the game. I’ve seen guys do all sorts of things but usually it’s their initials or some letter on the stripe in black sharpie.

Whenever I ask them what prevents someone from taking their own sharpie and marking up an “unapproved” ball the same way, I’m usually met with blank stares.[/quote]

At Northwood University it was pretty much a trust system. We would drop off the game balls to the officials around 9am. They would chose the 7 they wanted to use and mark them. They would then carry the balls out to the field with them where we would meet up again to discuss how those officials wanted us (the ball boys) to interact with them during the game (Some will ask if they missed a call, some want us to retrieve bean bags, some want us as out of site as possible). Nearly every time when they handed us the game balls they would say something like “ok, we’ve marked them, you’re game officials they are now your responsibility.

Then we would divvy up the balls 2 on the visitors side and 3 on the home side with one in play and one in the bag.

(What I’m trying to say here is that…we could have cheated.)[/quote]
Yep- and that’s basically the deal anywhere. That’s why I tell the umpire to toss out anything that comes in and doesn’t seem right- mark or no mark.

[quote comment=”372942″]The banners at Qualcomm Stadium have been a regular practice at all games since the San Diego hosted its first Super Bowl in January 1989.[/quote]

Whoops, make that January 1988…

[quote comment=”372942″]The banners at Qualcomm Stadium have been a regular practice at all games since the San Diego hosted its first Super Bowl in January 1989.[/quote]

You mean 1998? The ’89 game was played in Miami.

I actually like the new BP caps, with the exception of the backs. They are not nearly as bad as y’all are making them out to be.

[quote comment=”372950″]I actually like the new BP caps, with the exception of the backs. They are not nearly as bad as y’all are making them out to be.[/quote]
I only like a few, the Reds, Dodgers, Tigers, and the baby blue Rays.

San Diego hosted it’s first Super Bowl in January of 1988 – Washington – Denver.

West Bromwich Albion (English soccer club) will wear special Haiti relief logo on their jerseys today. link

just saw this (Thanks Mao!) link
A big uni-news day for the Midlands. What’s next-Wolves to get rid of amber as team color?

[quote comment=”372953″]West Bromwich Albion (English soccer club) will wear special Haiti relief logo on their jerseys today. link

Here’s what it looks like.

link,,10366~1935307,00.html

[quote comment=”372946″]
And here are my LI Phil-style predictions:
For the AFC championship, I like the Super Bowl III finalist. As for the NFC, give me the indoor team that used to employ Archie Manning.
(No, Phil, that’s not an insult, but a tribute to last year.)[/quote]

the afc representative is going to be a difficult call (uni-wise)…seriously…and no matter who represents, they’re hands down the team for the big game

otoh…i’ll be rooting for the vikes, but im gonna pick the laundry…in which case it’s da who dats

Paul is that Umbro logo creep at the bottom of the Candela website? link
link,,10366~1935307,00.html

[quote comment=”372956″][quote comment=”372946″]
And here are my LI Phil-style predictions:
For the AFC championship, I like the Super Bowl III finalist. As for the NFC, give me the indoor team that used to employ Archie Manning.
(No, Phil, that’s not an insult, but a tribute to last year.)[/quote]

the afc representative is going to be a difficult call (uni-wise)…seriously…and no matter who represents, they’re hands down the team for the big game

otoh…i’ll be rooting for the vikes, but im gonna pick the laundry…in which case it’s da who dats[/quote]

Hmmm, just realized we have the NFL’s only one-color-and-white teams in the AFC game.

And the Jets’ unis originally were designed as largely a green-and-white version of the Colts’…because Weeb Ewbank had been hired to coach them. Including, in that first year as the “Jets”, a single green stripe on the helmet (with the green aircraft logo).

—Ricko

few things…
nice stuff on the unique stadiums too bad that soccer is played in them…lol..
also with the economy it was nice of the nba to buy the allstar unis at walmart…
am now a bigtime jets fan they play tressel ball and lets all prey that its saints jets superbowl, for the simple fact that 2weeks of farve vs. manning hype be too much to stomach

[quote comment=”372942″]The banners at Qualcomm Stadium have been a regular practice at all games since the San Diego hosted its first Super Bowl in January 1989.[/quote]
I thought the designs of the banners got changed out in 1998, with the trim on the new banners echoing the SB XXXII logo. Seems like the banners in the earlier 90s didn’t have the red/blue/yellow “frames”.

[quote comment=”372945″][quote comment=”372940″]Saw him right after we won the Super Bowl walked right up to him and said “Hey Mookie why did you do that to Sal’s pizzaria????” and walked away…not a fan of his…all that money he makes, BUY AN AUTHENTIC JERSEY!!!!!![/quote]

LMAO! I love when I see people in the owner’s suites, wearing the replicas! My first thought is, c’mon spring for the Authentic, hell spring for the replithentic so it’s not so obvious![/quote]
I’d love to see a DIY in the owner’s box.

Colt Jets needs to be on a field in the mud somewhere.

Now, if we can only talk the Saints and Vikes into wearing throwbacks on Sunday….

[quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]

How about an extra holder? link
I have footballs but I’d love a good holder. I made one out of an L-bracket and a soup strainer covered in duct tape, but it’s only good for nerf footballs. It looks a bit like a Klingon bird of prey if any Trekkies would like it.

[quote comment=”372959″]few things…
nice stuff on the unique stadiums too bad that soccer is played in them…lol..
also with the economy it was nice of the nba to buy the allstar unis at walmart…
am now a bigtime jets fan they play tressel ball and lets all prey that its saints jets superbowl, for the simple fact that 2weeks of farve vs. manning hype be too much to stomach[/quote]

I dunno, for lovers of football without a dog in the fight (and despite the talking heads beating it to death), the notion of arguably the two greatest line-of-scrimmage tacticians ever playing against each other is pretty good TV.

But this year there’s a helluva storyline in whatever the matchup turns out to be.
To name just a few…
Rookie QB, rookie coach and longshot in Super Bowl.
Manning (“rested” issue and all) under a first-year coach.
Saints and entire city of New Orleans loving their first ever Super Bowl.
Can Favre actually do what he came back to do?

Been a long time since such intriguing stuff attached to all four teams.

—Ricko

[quote comment=”372963″][quote comment=”372959″]few things…
nice stuff on the unique stadiums too bad that soccer is played in them…lol..
also with the economy it was nice of the nba to buy the allstar unis at walmart…
am now a bigtime jets fan they play tressel ball and lets all prey that its saints jets superbowl, for the simple fact that 2weeks of farve vs. manning hype be too much to stomach[/quote]

I dunno, for lovers of football without a dog in the fight (and despite the talking heads beating it to death), the notion of arguably the two greatest line-of-scrimmage tacticians ever playing against each other is pretty good TV.

But this year there’s a helluva storyline in whatever the matchup turns out to be.
To name just a few…
Rookie QB, rookie coach and longshot in Super Bowl.
Manning (“rested” issue and all) under a first-year coach.
Saints and entire city of New Orleans loving their first ever Super Bowl.
Can Favre actually do what he came back to do?

Been a long time since such intriguing stuff attached to all four teams.

—Ricko

—Ricko[/quote]

Kid, I’ve gotta tell ya. If this uniwatcher business doesn’t work out, boy have you got a future in marketing!

everyone is tired of manning and farve and 2 weeks of hype way too much. however…
the jets, their coach and not just the rookie qb are the story that media day where they are allowed to talk would be nice.
the entire city of new orleans deserves a superbowl.
in uni notes i cannot way to see the abortion reebok does to the probowl unis not like anyone watches it anyways…

That weird stadium site was great! I’d love to play at the Faroe Islands stadium: link

It would be nice to see some weird stadia in the US, instead of the same HOK-designed parks. They’re nice mind you, but there are so many of them now. Mix it up a bit.

Could you imagine if the Browns or Bears tried this on Lake Erie and Lake Michigan? link

[quote comment=”372964″][quote comment=”372963″][quote comment=”372959″]few things…
nice stuff on the unique stadiums too bad that soccer is played in them…lol..
also with the economy it was nice of the nba to buy the allstar unis at walmart…
am now a bigtime jets fan they play tressel ball and lets all prey that its saints jets superbowl, for the simple fact that 2weeks of farve vs. manning hype be too much to stomach[/quote]

I dunno, for lovers of football without a dog in the fight (and despite the talking heads beating it to death), the notion of arguably the two greatest line-of-scrimmage tacticians ever playing against each other is pretty good TV.

But this year there’s a helluva storyline in whatever the matchup turns out to be.
To name just a few…
Rookie QB, rookie coach and longshot in Super Bowl.
Manning (“rested” issue and all) under a first-year coach.
Saints and entire city of New Orleans loving their first ever Super Bowl.
Can Favre actually do what he came back to do?

Been a long time since such intriguing stuff attached to all four teams.

—Ricko

—Ricko[/quote]

Kid, I’ve gotta tell ya. If this uniwatcher business doesn’t work out, boy have you got a future in marketing![/quote]

Indeed. My head is still spinning at the thought of a
“Win One of Skeebz’ Giant Balls!” Contest.

—Ricko

[quote comment=”372967″][quote comment=”372964″][quote comment=”372963″][quote comment=”372959″]few things…
nice stuff on the unique stadiums too bad that soccer is played in them…lol..
also with the economy it was nice of the nba to buy the allstar unis at walmart…
am now a bigtime jets fan they play tressel ball and lets all prey that its saints jets superbowl, for the simple fact that 2weeks of farve vs. manning hype be too much to stomach[/quote]

I dunno, for lovers of football without a dog in the fight (and despite the talking heads beating it to death), the notion of arguably the two greatest line-of-scrimmage tacticians ever playing against each other is pretty good TV.

But this year there’s a helluva storyline in whatever the matchup turns out to be.
To name just a few…
Rookie QB, rookie coach and longshot in Super Bowl.
Manning (“rested” issue and all) under a first-year coach.
Saints and entire city of New Orleans loving their first ever Super Bowl.
Can Favre actually do what he came back to do?

Been a long time since such intriguing stuff attached to all four teams.

—Ricko

—Ricko[/quote]

Kid, I’ve gotta tell ya. If this uniwatcher business doesn’t work out, boy have you got a future in marketing![/quote]

Indeed. My head is still spinning at the thought of a
“Win One of Skeebz’ Giant Balls!” Contest.

—Ricko[/quote]

I called firstys! yeah skeebz’ giant balls is gonna be great!

phil,

so the email I use to enter comments, I check like once a month or so. so I just got an email you sent me back at the beginning of dec, with the romo in seattle pic. i just cried a little.

[quote comment=”372964″]
Been a long time since such intriguing stuff attached to all four teams.
[/quote]
As I was saying, SB XLI sure does seem like it was a long time ago.

The 4 teams in the conference championship games –

Patriots: can they add to their dynasty?
Saints: first trip to the Super Bowl?
Bears/Colts: First time for a black head coach in the Super Bowl? (Colts get bonus points for the Peyton Manning aspect.)

[quote comment=”372965″]everyone is tired of manning and farve and 2 weeks of hype way too much. [/quote]

please don’t speak for ‘everyone’

but any one of the four teams would have a compelling storyline…honestly, having favre in there would probably guarantee he hangs the cleats up for good, win or lose

NFL banners at Super Bowl 22, in 1988:
link

And at SB 32: link

If Spike Lee had worn a Saints jersey you’d be calling him a bandwagon-jumper, so I don’t see how he can win, unless he did the unprecedented & wore normal clothes.

Speaking of doormen uniforms Paul Fussell had some funny things to say about that topic & about work uniforms of all kinds in his book Uniforms, which I recommend to every uni-watcher out there.
link

[quote comment=”372971″]honestly, having favre in there would probably guarantee he hangs the cleats up for good, win or lose[/quote]

Maybe not. He won one with Green Bay – maybe he’d look to win two for Minnesota.

Maybe he’ll take a year off to play minor league ball, then come back and change his number…nah, no one would ever do something like that…

[quote comment=”372970″][quote comment=”372964″]
Been a long time since such intriguing stuff attached to all four teams.
[/quote]
As I was saying, SB XLI sure does seem like it was a long time ago.

The 4 teams in the conference championship games –

Patriots: can they add to their dynasty?
Saints: first trip to the Super Bowl?
Bears/Colts: First time for a black head coach in the Super Bowl? (Colts get bonus points for the Peyton Manning aspect.)[/quote]
Oops. I left the wrong quote tag in there.

[quote comment=”372949″][quote comment=”372942″]The banners at Qualcomm Stadium have been a regular practice at all games since the San Diego hosted its first Super Bowl in January 1989.[/quote]

You mean 1998? The ’89 game was played in Miami.[/quote]

Or could have been 1988.

[quote comment=”372927″][quote comment=”372922″]”And now we can look forward to both conference championship games being played in domes. Sigh…..”

Take heart, Paul. The Super Bowl will be played outside at Joe Robbie/Pro Player/Dolphins/Dolphin/Landshark/Dolphin Stadium in Miami, where it rained during the last Super Bowl played there (Super Bowl XLI in February 2007).[/quote]

Wait wait.. breaking news.. it is now Sun Life Financial Stadium.. no joke.[/quote]

Yup, Welcome to Sun Financial Stadium!
link

[quote comment=”372972″]NFL banners at Super Bowl 22, in 1988:
link

And at SB 32: link
Thanks, Jim. The older ones had the lozenge design and, IIRC, were framed in the colors of the respective teams rather than the SBXXXII colors.

I’m kind of indifferent on Spike Lee (he’s done some great work, but I’ve disagreed with other things) but bandwagon jumper? Well, I think staying loyal to the Knicks all these years..i’ll give him a pass if he sports a jets and giants jersey at different times.

rodd, i’ve emailed czabe a few times begging for him to have solly put up a soundboard with all the drops they did on the show.

A few of my favorites (aside from the one you mentioned):
THAAAT was a cheap shot
tastes like all meat
YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE
racist (in the speak and spell voice)

damn i miss that show (and it looks like KLAC took down all the podcast archives)

[quote comment=”372969″]phil,

so the email I use to enter comments, I check like once a month or so. so I just got an email you sent me back at the beginning of dec, with the romo in seattle pic. i just cried a little.[/quote]

so I actually looked at the pic just now, and it’s not the one I thought it was. The pic you sent is actually pretty funny.

[quote comment=”372979″]I’m kind of indifferent on Spike Lee (he’s done some great work, but I’ve disagreed with other things) but bandwagon jumper? Well, I think staying loyal to the Knicks all these years..i’ll give him a pass if he sports a jets and giants jersey at different times.

rodd, i’ve emailed czabe a few times begging for him to have solly put up a soundboard with all the drops they did on the show.

A few of my favorites (aside from the one you mentioned):
THAAAT was a cheap shot
tastes like all meat
YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE
racist (in the speak and spell voice)

damn i miss that show (and it looks like KLAC took down all the podcast archives)[/quote]

If you have facebook, he has a page, and i think there is a link to a 15 min daily czabecast that they are doing.(may be able to get to it through czabe.com) As technically inclined as I am, podcasts are beyond me. And I don’t have an ipod, and i dunno if any of it works on my droid. but if you look into it lemme know how it is.

Paul Lukas said:
“Kinda weird to show up in another team’s attire, no?”

I do that all the time. One that sticks out in my mind was when I saw the Indians play an interleague game. I didn’t have a good Pirates hat at the time, and it was too hot to wear my Stargell jersey, so I wore a blue Padres shirt and a Mets hat to show support for the National league.

If I’m at a game where I have no rooting interest, I wear whatever team shirt I feel like, even if it’s the wrong sport.

[quote comment=”372903″][quote comment=”372897″][quote comment=”372885″][quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]

Is that a serious offer Joe? Because i’ll take you up on it in a heartbeat.[/quote]

Ummmm… yeah. Me too please.[/quote]
same here, count me in[/quote]

COUNT ME IN ;)

Brett Favre doing “Pants on da ground”

link

[quote comment=”372859″]Ovie wearing the “A” in this commercial, now wears the “C”. Just sayin..

link

Great feature about the weird stadia.[/quote]

Because former captain Chris Clark was traded probably after the commercial was made.

So, if I buy the blank Spirits of St. Louis checks…do I get the 4/7 of an NBA television revenue share that the former owners of the Spirits are still receiving (and will for as long as the NBA exists)?

[quote comment=”372976″][quote comment=”372949″][quote comment=”372942″]The banners at Qualcomm Stadium have been a regular practice at all games since the San Diego hosted its first Super Bowl in January 1989.[/quote]

You mean 1998? The ’89 game was played in Miami.[/quote]

Or could have been 1988.[/quote]

Good times, despite Dierdorf’s early attempts to kill our buzz.

[quote comment=”372985″][quote comment=”372859″]Ovie wearing the “A” in this commercial, now wears the “C”. Just sayin..

link

Great feature about the weird stadia.[/quote]

Because former captain Chris Clark was traded probably after the commercial was made.[/quote]

I know…was just bragging on my minutiae spotting abilities. …just sayin’

[quote comment=”372982″] I wore a blue Padres shirt and a Mets hat to show support for the National league.[/quote]

jose offerman would like a word with you

[quote comment=”372982″]Paul Lukas said:
“Kinda weird to show up in another team’s attire, no?”

I do that all the time. One that sticks out in my mind was when I saw the Indians play an interleague game. I didn’t have a good Pirates hat at the time, and it was too hot to wear my Stargell jersey, so I wore a blue Padres shirt and a Mets hat to show support for the National league.

If I’m at a game where I have no rooting interest, I wear whatever team shirt I feel like, even if it’s the wrong sport.[/quote]

ha! i was at a yankees-orioles game in balt. wearing my pirates jersey a few years back. took me till about the 3rd inning to realize we actually beat both teams in the world series (WAY before my time).

[quote comment=”372990″][quote comment=”372982″]Paul Lukas said:
“Kinda weird to show up in another team’s attire, no?”

I do that all the time. One that sticks out in my mind was when I saw the Indians play an interleague game. I didn’t have a good Pirates hat at the time, and it was too hot to wear my Stargell jersey, so I wore a blue Padres shirt and a Mets hat to show support for the National league.

If I’m at a game where I have no rooting interest, I wear whatever team shirt I feel like, even if it’s the wrong sport.[/quote]

ha! i was at a yankees-orioles game in balt. wearing my pirates jersey a few years back. took me till about the 3rd inning to realize we actually beat both teams in the world series (WAY before my time).[/quote]

and you were wearing your maz jersey too

I hate to chime in with just this, but I too would be interested in having an NFL game ball. If they haven’t all been claimed, and if you decide to give them out rather then raffle ’em off, that is.

Oh, and could I have link one?

Yes, I now that one is probably in Canton now…

[quote comment=”372880″][quote comment=”372872″]
I remember when my brother and I made my Dad paint a blank black mask into a Marty Brodeur devils mask…

link

…it took him a couple months or so, but it held up awesome during roller hockey games and I still have it somewhere. I always liked the simplicity of that old mask, I believe he has moved on to more complicated designs.[/quote]

Yeah, that is a great looking mask; had season tickets to an Eastern Conference team and had the privilege of seeing Marty B. working his craft… one word: spectacular.

I’m pretty sure Brodeur wore that mask up until maybe last season? After having full season tickets for 8 years, I split half a season last year and didn’t get any this year, so I could be wrong; that mask always stood out though and always reminded me of this:

link

Yeah, I watched too much tv growing up.

ABOUT HOCKEY GOALIE MASKS…

Howcum nobody complains about flamboyant, individually designed masks (with or without team logos) being “Look at Me”?

But if a wide receiver puts white tape on black shoes he’s a self-absorbed attention whore?

Not against the masks, or looking to debate, just wondering about different mindsets for different sports is all.

–Ricko

I don’t know if anyone has covered this or not but what is with the NBA this year and the shoes players wear…i thought when your the home team and u wear white shoes at home everyone is supposed to wear white shoes and likewise with black shoes for road uniforms, but this year players are wearing black and colored shoes at home

does this bother anyone else?

[quote comment=”372994″]ABOUT HOCKEY GOALIE MASKS…

Howcum nobody complains about flamboyant, individually designed masks (with or without team logos) being “Look at Me”?

But if a wide receiver puts white tape on black shoes he’s a self-absorbed attention whore?

Not against the masks, or looking to debate, just wondering about different mindsets for different sports is all.

–Ricko[/quote]

It’s the same way that we ask our MLB uniform designs to be clean, plain, and consistent, yet get our panties all ruffled when other leagues set up a (audible gasp) template to ensure consistency amongst their teams.

We’re consistent(ly inconsistent).

Auburn vs Kentucky color on color

link

‘sota gathering:

i don’t know if anybody clicked on the “box cover” shot that paul posted today, but one thing i enjoy doing when it comes to playing a game or whatnot is take the olde school box cover shot. you know, the one where they have the kids playing with whatever toy, and they are having waaaaay more fun, or at least it appears more exciting, then when you played with the toy. that is what i did with the croquet set. wouldn’t you buy that set if you had the choice betwixt sets? the participants are having sooo much fun, look at the drama as he sets up his winning shot.

link is another example of a box cover i did for an my first ever table hockey game i made from the ground up(10ish years ago). i cut the players out of steel for the o6 teams, and then applied the illos i made of actual 50’s mid 60’s players. yada yada. anyway, to commemorate the finish of the game i had some friends and co~workers over, and we had a tourney. my brother has his hand in the air, and the painter who turned me on to uniwatch int he first place a few years ago is at the far left. yada yada. it was good times even though i(toronto) came in third.

okay, now to my point. on top of other shots that i would love to have the opportunity to set up this weekend, i really want to make a “box cover” for uniwatch:the home game. what would that entail? i have some ideas, but a good box cover shot also needs right proper participation/ad~libbing by the people in the shot. so if you are going to be in the sota, and want to be a part of the shot, start practicing your exaggerated excited/horrified looks that someone might use in a home version of the watch in the mirror.

here is something to think about…never break the 4th wall! the clown at right in the shot i posted above refused to do that, think of how much better it would have been had he played along right proper. i also ruined that one because i couldn’t stop laughing at people screaming, but it was the best one of everyone else, so i used it anyway. but stay in character, you have to have commitment to a bit. there is a person not actively participating in link tool. again, there was no commitment to the bit, no good.

that’s it, just something for you to ponder ahead of time if you are going to the gathering, and want to participate.

oops, too, not tool, he wasn’t a tool, my finger must have hit both keys.

[quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]
Put me on the list too! I’d be happy to pay for shipping if you do decide to send any out (as I’m sure anyone would).

joe.schmeltzer(at)gmail.com

Interesting Denver helmet. Not sure if it legit, but looks nice.

link

[quote comment=”372994″]ABOUT HOCKEY GOALIE MASKS…

Howcum nobody complains about flamboyant, individually designed masks (with or without team logos) being “Look at Me”?

But if a wide receiver puts white tape on black shoes he’s a self-absorbed attention whore?

Not against the masks, or looking to debate, just wondering about different mindsets for different sports is all.

–Ricko[/quote]

Because if you’re brave/dumb enough to stand in front a 22-calibre bullet, you can do pretty much whatever you want.

BTW, there have been studies at universities that have shown that a hockey puck traveling at 100mph from 40′ away has the same force as a 22-calibre bullet.

[quote comment=”372999″]oops, too, not tool, he wasn’t a tool, my finger must have hit both keys.[/quote]
“There are no accidents.”

— Master Oogway

The goalie for the pens was wearing Fluery’s pads as his pads from the whl were not legal for the nhl,same graphic and color scheme as fleury

[quote comment=”373003″][quote comment=”372999″]oops, too, not tool, he wasn’t a tool, my finger must have hit both keys.[/quote]
“There are no accidents.”

— Master Oogway[/quote]
yeah, well, look at the position of the o and l on your keyboard, but i would normally agree.

[quote comment=”372994″]ABOUT HOCKEY GOALIE MASKS…

Howcum nobody complains about flamboyant, individually designed masks (with or without team logos) being “Look at Me”?

But if a wide receiver puts white tape on black shoes he’s a self-absorbed attention whore?

Not against the masks, or looking to debate, just wondering about different mindsets for different sports is all.

–Ricko[/quote]
I think because goalies are a different breed… trust me, I would NEVER want to be a goalie, so they can show up wearing whatever they want, just as long as they show up, cuz if they didn’t, that would mean I might be asked to fill in… so I don’t have a problem with the masks…

[quote comment=”372994″]ABOUT HOCKEY GOALIE MASKS…

Howcum nobody complains about flamboyant, individually designed masks (with or without team logos) being “Look at Me”?

But if a wide receiver puts white tape on black shoes he’s a self-absorbed attention whore?

Not against the masks, or looking to debate, just wondering about different mindsets for different sports is all.

–Ricko[/quote]

i had this very argument with teebowski aboot 2-3 months ago…guess which side i take

/anyway — roberto: our jesus got a haircut yesterday…so we may need a wig for ‘the shot’ ~~ just sayin’

[quote comment=”373007″][quote comment=”372994″]ABOUT HOCKEY GOALIE MASKS…

Howcum nobody complains about flamboyant, individually designed masks (with or without team logos) being “Look at Me”?

But if a wide receiver puts white tape on black shoes he’s a self-absorbed attention whore?

Not against the masks, or looking to debate, just wondering about different mindsets for different sports is all.

–Ricko[/quote]

i had this very argument with teebowski aboot 2-3 months ago…guess which side i take

/anyway — roberto: our jesus got a haircut yesterday…so we may need a wig for ‘the shot’ ~~ just sayin'[/quote]

it is the character of the man, not his look that makes him who he is.

Not only will both championship games be played indoors, but the entire NFC tilt this playoff season has been as well. For that matter, each of the NFC division champions played in an enclosed/enclosable stadium, with only the wild card winners playing outdoors.

[quote comment=”373000″][quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]
Put me on the list too! I’d be happy to pay for shipping if you do decide to send any out (as I’m sure anyone would).
[/quote]

I’m interested too, should you be willing to share.

mtjaworski(at)hotmail(dot)com

And RPM’s “box cover” photos are pretty awesome. Yet another great/creative idea.

[quote comment=”373008″]
it is the character of the man, not his look that makes him who he is.[/quote]

true dat…and our jesus is quite a character

[quote comment=”373011″][quote comment=”373008″]
it is the character of the man, not his look that makes him who he is.[/quote]

true dat…and our jesus is quite a character[/quote]

let’s not think of the character as jesus as much he is the central figure to the topic.

[quote comment=”373012″][quote comment=”373011″][quote comment=”373008″]
it is the character of the man, not his look that makes him who he is.[/quote]

true dat…and our jesus is quite a character[/quote]

let’s not think of the character as jesus as much he is the central figure to the topic.[/quote]

no, not “central” figure, there would be a strong argument for someone else on that. but he is the teacher, the keeper of the knowledge that we look to

[quote comment=”373013″]no, not “central” figure, there would be a strong argument for someone else on that. but he is the teacher, the keeper of the knowledge that we look to[/quote]

perhaps…dare we say…the father figure of all that we hold holy?

father figure yes, shepherd yes. holy, not so much.

Does anyone have any sort of insiders’ perspective on the various designs of the MLB batting practice caps? I understand they want to sell more stuff. Why not make an alternate version of a 5950 cap for each team to wear during spring training? I’m sure they would sell a whole lot more of those than these wierd BP caps…

[quote comment=”372998″]i don’t know if anybody clicked on the “box cover” shot that paul posted today, but one thing i enjoy doing when it comes to playing a game or whatnot is take the olde school box cover shot. you know, the one where they have the kids playing with whatever toy, and they are having waaaaay more fun, or at least it appears more exciting, then when you played with the toy.[/quote]

I did notice that and I loved it. It made me think of some old games where I’d seen that before. Games like…

this: link

or this: link

[quote comment=”372998″]i really want to make a “box cover” for uniwatch:the home game.[/quote]

That’s aces by me, as long as you remember that “Uni Watch” is two words, both capped, no hyphen.

As for Spike Lee, his real role in uni history is that he’s responsible for New Era making fashion team caps in non-team colors. Spike asked for a red Yankees cap years ago, wore it to a game and was shown on teevee, and the rest is very bad baseball cap history. So the next time you see someone in a lime green Tigers cap or a yellow Twins cap, blame Spike.

I still like She’s Gotta Have It, Jungle Fever, Malcolm X, and (to a lesser extent) Summer of Sam, though.

[quote comment=”373017″][quote comment=”372998″]i don’t know if anybody clicked on the “box cover” shot that paul posted today, but one thing i enjoy doing when it comes to playing a game or whatnot is take the olde school box cover shot. you know, the one where they have the kids playing with whatever toy, and they are having waaaaay more fun, or at least it appears more exciting, then when you played with the toy.[/quote]

I did notice that and I loved it. It made me think of some old games where I’d seen that before. Games like…

this: link

or this: link

oh snap! the finger football is exactly what i was talking about, look at that real soccer action! the thrill of victory! the agony of defeat! and that twister box is going to be the template i clean up to make uniwatch:the home game. perrrrrfect mothervilker, thanks.

ok…you guys all know i miss the fighting in hawkey…but even i can appreciate this:

link

[quote comment=”373018″][quote comment=”372998″]i really want to make a “box cover” for uniwatch:the home game.[/quote]

That’s aces by me, as long as you remember that “Uni Watch” is two words, both capped, no hyphen.
[/quote]

i will write it right proper on the “box”, golly. i know it’s two words, but when i refer to the site, as opposed to the column, i type it as one word like you do in the toolbar. i will endeavor to be more accurate in the future.

[quote comment=”373020″]ok…you guys all know i miss the fighting in hawkey…but even i can appreciate this:

link[/quote]

THAT is what hockey should be all aboot! I’d heard of that play, but didn’t see it until now.

Like how they called it the Cialis highlight of the night. As if you need any medication after seeing that great play…

[quote comment=”373021″][quote comment=”373018″][quote comment=”372998″]i really want to make a “box cover” for uniwatch:the home game.[/quote]

That’s aces by me, as long as you remember that “Uni Watch” is two words, both capped, no hyphen.
[/quote]

i will write it right proper on the “box”, golly. i know it’s two words, but when i refer to the site, as opposed to the column, i type it as one word like you do in the toolbar. i will endeavor to be more accurate in the future.[/quote]

I know of nobody who can deploy the term “right proper” as elegantly — indeed, as right properly — as Mr. RPM. His linguistic talents are exceeded only by his artistic skills.

[quote comment=”373005″][quote comment=”373003″][quote comment=”372999″]oops, too, not tool, he wasn’t a tool, my finger must have hit both keys.[/quote]
“There are no accidents.”

— Master Oogway[/quote]
yeah, well, look at the position of the o and l on your keyboard, but i would normally agree.[/quote]
link?

[quote comment=”373023″][quote comment=”373021″][quote comment=”373018″][quote comment=”372998″]

I know of nobody who can deploy the term “right proper” as elegantly — indeed, as right properly — as Mr. RPM. His linguistic talents are exceeded only by his artistic skills.[/quote]

are you giving me the roofus~goofus here?
shit, i have to go ref a couple hockey games. have fun playing the online version of the uNI wATCH game everybody! see, i can change.

[quote comment=”373025″][quote comment=”373023″][quote comment=”373021″][quote comment=”373018″][quote comment=”372998″]

I know of nobody who can deploy the term “right proper” as elegantly — indeed, as right properly — as Mr. RPM. His linguistic talents are exceeded only by his artistic skills.[/quote]

are you giving me the roofus~goofus here?
shit, i have to go ref a couple hockey games. have fun playing the online version of the uNI wATCH game everybody! see, i can change.[/quote]

sheeeet. put my jacket on and grabbed my gear, then remembered, i was going to run for 11th ward alderman under the slogan “i can change”. i really need to find my campain buttons, i never cracked myself up so dang much.

So, uh, was the any resolution as to Skeebz’ Giant Balls?

[quote comment=”373013″][quote comment=”373012″][quote comment=”373011″][quote comment=”373008″]
it is the character of the man, not his look that makes him who he is.[/quote]

true dat…and our jesus is quite a character[/quote]

let’s not think of the character as jesus as much he is the central figure to the topic.[/quote]

no, not “central” figure, there would be a strong argument for someone else on that. but he is the teacher, the keeper of the knowledge that we look to[/quote]

Thinking a short green one he was.
With humped back of Joe Willie.
Ears long and pointed they were.

(Of course, he DID turn out to be about the baddest ass in the galaxy).

—Ricko

[quote comment=”373020″]ok…you guys all know i miss the fighting in hawkey…but even i can appreciate this:

link[/quote]

As a hockey coach my first reaction to that goal was “Take the (expletive) body!” Great goal, great puck control, terrible defense. No one body’s (bodies?) up properly anymore.

[quote comment=”372965″]everyone is tired of manning and farve and 2 weeks of hype way too much. however…
the jets, their coach and not just the rookie qb are the story that media day where they are allowed to talk would be nice.
the entire city of new orleans deserves a superbowl.
in uni notes i cannot way to see the abortion reebok does to the probowl unis not like anyone watches it anyways…[/quote]

Agree totally with LI Phil (#126) – please don’t speak for “everyone” until you’ve checked with all of us.

And why does “the entire city of new orleans deserve(s) a superbowl.”? Yes they suffered through a horrendous natural disaster and the aftermath. What does that have to do with a Super Bowl? And the city of New Orleans “gets” a Super Bowl about…what…every 4-5 years?

[quote comment=”373027″]So, uh, was the any resolution as to Skeebz’ Giant Balls?[/quote]

Joe sez he’s gonna send me a box o’ balls. Phil and I are contemplating the best way to distribute them. Stay tuned.

[quote comment=”373031″][quote comment=”373027″]So, uh, was the any resolution as to Skeebz’ Giant Balls?[/quote]

Joe sez he’s gonna send me a box o’ balls. Phil and I are contemplating the best way to distribute them. Stay tuned.[/quote]

However it’s done, whether I win or not, this is pretty darn cool and I thank Mr. Skiba and Mr. Lukas. Pretty nifty if I do say so.

[quote comment=”372893″][quote comment=”372881″]Paul said:
Brutal shot of the Kings’ old two-tone purple/black uniforms here (blame Mike Engle)..

You could have been talking about the recent Los Angeles Kings unis and the same description would apply…[/quote]
Funny you mention it, because after clicking I was baffled at seeing an NBA pic when I was expecting to see Rob Blake or Marty McSorley.[/quote]

Yes, that’s understandable if you do live in Denver!

One of the funniest fan signs I’ve ever seen in a sporting event telecast was in the Av’s first season in Denver during the Stanley Cup Finals; a fan had a sign that said:

“THANKS QUEBEC! Want the Nuggets?”

No disrespect to QC, but that was priceless.

[quote comment=”373031″][quote comment=”373027″]So, uh, was the any resolution as to Skeebz’ Giant Balls?[/quote]

Joe sez he’s gonna send me a box o’ balls. Phil and I are contemplating the best way to distribute them. Stay tuned.[/quote]

12 to 15 to the wide receivers, 5/6 to the tight ends and a couple to the running backs just to keep them in the game.

[quote comment=”373032″][quote comment=”373031″][quote comment=”373027″]So, uh, was the any resolution as to Skeebz’ Giant Balls?[/quote]

Joe sez he’s gonna send me a box o’ balls. Phil and I are contemplating the best way to distribute them. Stay tuned.[/quote]

However it’s done, whether I win or not, this is pretty darn cool and I thank Mr. Skiba and Mr. Lukas. Pretty nifty if I do say so.[/quote]

*clears throat* AH…HEM…

*makes mental note that mr. clark will not win said ball*

;)

k good to know. Would just like to thank Mssrs Hecken, Lukas, and Skiba for rocking!

(see Phil, see)

[quote comment=”373035″][quote comment=”373032″][quote comment=”373031″][quote comment=”373027″]So, uh, was the any resolution as to Skeebz’ Giant Balls?[/quote]

Joe sez he’s gonna send me a box o’ balls. Phil and I are contemplating the best way to distribute them. Stay tuned.[/quote]

However it’s done, whether I win or not, this is pretty darn cool and I thank Mr. Skiba and Mr. Lukas. Pretty nifty if I do say so.[/quote]

*clears throat* AH…HEM…

*makes mental note that mr. clark will not win said ball*

;)[/quote]

Crap, um…See what had happened was…well see I was…But you didn’t….I’m sorry Phil!

[quote comment=”373035″][quote comment=”373032″][quote comment=”373031″][quote comment=”373027″]So, uh, was the any resolution as to Skeebz’ Giant Balls?[/quote]

Joe sez he’s gonna send me a box o’ balls. Phil and I are contemplating the best way to distribute them. Stay tuned.[/quote]

However it’s done, whether I win or not, this is pretty darn cool and I thank Mr. Skiba and Mr. Lukas. Pretty nifty if I do say so.[/quote]

*clears throat* AH…HEM…

*makes mental note that mr. clark will not win said ball*

;)[/quote]
Eddie Haskel mode: ON

I’d like to echo T Clark’s fine words and add that Misters Lukas and Hecken run a fine, fine blog, in fact one that I visit countless times daily.

Eddie Haskel mode: OFF. ;)

That NFL shirt Gretchen is filling out has been on sale at Old Navy since last summer and also available at Junk Food Clothing. Its retro/vintage so they’re using the old shield logo.

[quote comment=”372861″]Ok, I’m obviously WAY late on this, cuz I’ve seen many examples of NFL players now wearing the war paint. Yet, I thought this was banned by the NFL; i.e. the Vikings John Randle war paint scenario? Are they skating around this by applying it differently, at the beginning of the game, then letting it re-shape to war paint face throughout the game?

link
…speaking of link, this is from Nov. 2008 vs. the Bears. Then here’s a shot from nearly a month earlier in 2008 at a link – hard to tell, but the extra stripe is there too. However, in September 2008 here’s a shot from the link of the regular season against the Lions (the same seats at the Bears game). Is that normal to change the turf during the regular season? Hmm…

… Bit of a typo on the NHL Network the other night (as noted by Matthew Hiett). …

… Ticker item of the day, as far as I’m concerned: Spirts of St. Louis blank checks! (Awesome find by Ben Traxel.) …

So that’s where the missing “i” from Spirts went!

Holy plastic grass batman! It just hit me – the Twins were still playing for the Lions game, hence the two different sets of end zone stripes.

[quote comment=”373017″][quote comment=”372998″]i don’t know if anybody clicked on the “box cover” shot that paul posted today, but one thing i enjoy doing when it comes to playing a game or whatnot is take the olde school box cover shot. you know, the one where they have the kids playing with whatever toy, and they are having waaaaay more fun, or at least it appears more exciting, then when you played with the toy.[/quote]

I did notice that and I loved it. It made me think of some old games where I’d seen that before. Games like…

this: link

or this: link

I love the subtle sexism on that Battleship box…mom and sis doing the dishes while father and son blow crap up…in their mind…

[quote comment=”372981″][quote comment=”372979″]I’m kind of indifferent on Spike Lee (he’s done some great work, but I’ve disagreed with other things) but bandwagon jumper? Well, I think staying loyal to the Knicks all these years..i’ll give him a pass if he sports a jets and giants jersey at different times.

rodd, i’ve emailed czabe a few times begging for him to have solly put up a soundboard with all the drops they did on the show.

A few of my favorites (aside from the one you mentioned):
THAAAT was a cheap shot
tastes like all meat
YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE
racist (in the speak and spell voice)

damn i miss that show (and it looks like KLAC took down all the podcast archives)[/quote]

If you have facebook, he has a page, and i think there is a link to a 15 min daily czabecast that they are doing.(may be able to get to it through czabe.com) As technically inclined as I am, podcasts are beyond me. And I don’t have an ipod, and i dunno if any of it works on my droid. but if you look into it lemme know how it is.[/quote]
[quote comment=\”372981\”][quote comment=\”372979\”]I\’m kind of indifferent on Spike Lee (he\’s done some great work, but I\’ve disagreed with other things) but bandwagon jumper? Well, I think staying loyal to the Knicks all these years..i\’ll give him a pass if he sports a jets and giants jersey at different times.

rodd, i\’ve emailed czabe a few times begging for him to have solly put up a soundboard with all the drops they did on the show.

A few of my favorites (aside from the one you mentioned):
THAAAT was a cheap shot
tastes like all meat
YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE
racist (in the speak and spell voice)

damn i miss that show (and it looks like KLAC took down all the podcast archives)[/quote]

If you have facebook, he has a page, and i think there is a link to a 15 min daily czabecast that they are doing.(may be able to get to it through czabe.com) As technically inclined as I am, podcasts are beyond me. And I don\’t have an ipod, and i dunno if any of it works on my droid. but if you look into it lemme know how it is.[/quote]
Ask Connelly and Bernard about me being on Facebook. LOL!

The czabecast was always on czabe.com and they are committed to doing them each day. I also download the 980 stuff from the sports reporters with him and Andy Poulin but it\’s just not the same.

You can also subscribe through their youtube channel link and get the daily czabecast that way too.

[quote comment=”373043″][quote comment=”373017″][quote comment=”372998″]i don’t know if anybody clicked on the “box cover” shot that paul posted today, but one thing i enjoy doing when it comes to playing a game or whatnot is take the olde school box cover shot. you know, the one where they have the kids playing with whatever toy, and they are having waaaaay more fun, or at least it appears more exciting, then when you played with the toy.[/quote]

I did notice that and I loved it. It made me think of some old games where I’d seen that before. Games like…

this: link

or this: link

I love the subtle sexism on that Battleship box…mom and sis doing the dishes while father and son blow crap up…in their mind…[/quote]
That’s exactly what evenings at my house look like… in my mind.

[quote comment=”373031″][quote comment=”373027″]So, uh, was the any resolution as to Skeebz’ Giant Balls?[/quote]

Joe sez he’s gonna send me a box o’ balls. Phil and I are contemplating the best way to distribute them. Stay tuned.[/quote]
I’ve got the perfect solution! Bring them to Minnesota with you. Anyone who travels, oh, 300 miles or more to meet up with you gets one.

Syracuse is getting new basketball uniforms and boy do they look like shit judging by the shorts

link::Memphis?cm=Fan%20Gear:%20NCAA:%20Memphis&supercat=fangear#sku=17410555

[quote comment=”373047″]Syracuse is getting new basketball uniforms and boy do they look like shit judging by the shorts

link::Memphis?cm=Fan%20Gear:%20NCAA:%20Memphis&supercat=fangear#sku=17410555[/quote]
Iowa’s already using those uniforms (second from left, bottom). Woof.

[quote comment=”373043″][quote comment=”373017″][quote comment=”372998″]i don’t know if anybody clicked on the “box cover” shot that paul posted today, but one thing i enjoy doing when it comes to playing a game or whatnot is take the olde school box cover shot. you know, the one where they have the kids playing with whatever toy, and they are having waaaaay more fun, or at least it appears more exciting, then when you played with the toy.[/quote]

I did notice that and I loved it. It made me think of some old games where I’d seen that before. Games like…

this: link

or this: link

I love the subtle sexism on that Battleship box…mom and sis doing the dishes while father and son blow crap up…in their mind…[/quote]

holy crap! i didn’t even notice that the first time.

[quote comment=”373045″]
That’s exactly what evenings at my house look like… in my mind.[/quote]

like this?

[quote comment=”373050″][quote comment=”373045″]
That’s exactly what evenings at my house look like… in my mind.[/quote]

link?[/quote]

That shirt and vest would match his striped Indiana breakaway pants.

[quote comment=”373051″][quote comment=”373050″][quote comment=”373045″]
That’s exactly what evenings at my house look like… in my mind.[/quote]

link?[/quote]

That shirt and vest would match his striped Indiana breakaway pants.[/quote]

did you look very closely at the box?

[quote comment=”373052″][quote comment=”373051″][quote comment=”373050″][quote comment=”373045″]
That’s exactly what evenings at my house look like… in my mind.[/quote]

link?[/quote]

That shirt and vest would match his striped Indiana breakaway pants.[/quote]

did you look very closely at the box?[/quote]
The subliminal commercial for the pre-Intel processors for Macs?

True story: My parents refused to buy me Battleship cuz they thought it was a waste of money. “It’s just a grid,” my father said. “You can draw it up on graph paper.” The next day, sure enough, he came home with some graph paper and showed me how to draw the Battleship grid. That’s what happens when your parents are Jews who were raised during the Depression — a double-whammy of thrift.

Naturally, I thought the graph paper was a poor substitute for bright-colored plastic. My friends felt similarly, only more so, when I tried to convince them to play the graph paper version with me.

To this day, Battleship is sort of a charged topic for me. On the one hand, I admire my parents for seeing thru the plastic trappings and finding the essence of a game that’s nothing more than an X axis and a Y axis; on the other hand, this story perfectly encapsulates how they managed to take all the bright-colored plastic fun out of almost every situation, literally and figuratively.

[quote comment=”373054″]True story: My parents refused to buy me Battleship cuz they thought it was a waste of money. “It’s just a grid,” my father said. “You can draw it up on graph paper.” The next day, sure enough, he came home with some graph paper and showed me how to draw the Battleship grid. That’s what happens when your parents are Jews who were raised during the Depression — a double-whammy of thrift.

Naturally, I thought the graph paper was a poor substitute for bright-colored plastic. My friends felt similarly, only more so, when I tried to convince them to play the graph paper version with me.

To this day, Battleship is sort of a charged topic for me. On the one hand, I admire my parents for seeing thru the plastic trappings and find the essence of a game that’s nothing more than an X axis and a Y axis; on the other hand, this story perfectly encapsulates how they managed to take all the bright-colored plastic fun out of almost every situation, literally and figuratively.[/quote]

I’m guessing this is the football game you got for your birthday: link

i think the pants in the PHI-WSH commercial are supposed to be just warmups but i definitly could see the Cooperalls in the ad

[quote comment=”372877″]The “L” is a referee mark who inspects the gameballs…I have extras if anyone i interested…[/quote]

Wow Joe, how many game balls do you have over there?! I would LOVE one if possible!
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Thanks!

[quote comment=”373054″]True story: My parents refused to buy me Battleship cuz they thought it was a waste of money. “It’s just a grid,” my father said. “You can draw it up on graph paper.” The next day, sure enough, he came home with some graph paper and showed me how to draw the Battleship grid. That’s what happens when your parents are Jews who were raised during the Depression — a double-whammy of thrift.

Naturally, I thought the graph paper was a poor substitute for bright-colored plastic. My friends felt similarly, only more so, when I tried to convince them to play the graph paper version with me.

To this day, Battleship is sort of a charged topic for me. On the one hand, I admire my parents for seeing thru the plastic trappings and finding the essence of a game that’s nothing more than an X axis and a Y axis; on the other hand, this story perfectly encapsulates how they managed to take all the bright-colored plastic fun out of almost every situation, literally and figuratively.[/quote]

straight & honest response:that is a very insightful story as to what has shaped you, and i really appreciate you sharing it.

smart ass response:did you use real ice cubes and a cross pein pin hammer for a home made version of don’t break the ice?

uNI wATCH response: is that why your messin’ with my home-game box project?

shit! you’re.

lukas family battleship?

[quote comment=”373060″]link?[/quote]
og phil, you’re suck a link?

actually, that shows how far your skills have come with the photo editing. good job.

oops again, “oh” phil…

classic over the toplink. those models seem to have some Ã¼ber realistic race car action. go red!!!

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not a box, but where did link ball come from?

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link looks like a game that needs the over the top excited players box.

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a’ight, i’m done.

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link looks like a game that needs the over the top excited box.

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a’ight, i’m done.

[quote comment=”373061″][quote comment=”373060″]link?[/quote]
og phil, you’re suck a link?

actually, that shows how far your skills have come with the photo editing. good job.[/quote]

OG Phil reps the Mets… hard.

C’mon Secretery Gates. One of the reasons it’s cool to be in the military is being able to wear sweats to work. Now you’re telling these guys that they have to get shot at AND wear ties?

The Viking horns look great like this, I propose it as a full time design.

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