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Hello Cooler Crew, 
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me2

I think I'm at 9 as well-

I wasnt pickin on you kitch- that is really what girls do.....um, sometimes :cool:

nice to see a mans feminine side :grin: :sheepish: :sillygrin:

how about putting on a pair of tights next and being my setter :wink:
Sun, 09/18/2005 - 4:53 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

suhweet
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 3:27 PM Permalink
Clue Master

I would have thought they would at least hold off the unveiling until a week where they actually had a decent game. This last one was a total embarrassment. I wouldn't sink a dime into a place that has last weeks team playing there.
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 3:36 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

that's because you are a bandwagon fan.
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 3:38 PM Permalink
Clue Master

REMIND ME TO DROP YOU ON YOUR HEAD THE NEXT TIME I GIVE YOU A PICK UP HUG!!!! :confused: :worried: :eek: :angry:
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 3:41 PM Permalink
Clue Master

I can bitch about the Vikes because of the same reason I can make fun of fat people. :smile:
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 3:42 PM Permalink
OTiS

HAHAHAHAHA
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 3:42 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

Just stating the facts. If you don't like them, stop being such a bandwagon fan. :wink:
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 3:44 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Oh, I'm probably one of their biggest fans buddy! That's the main reason I can give them shit! I'll always be behind them through thick and thin but I'll also point it out when they suck as well. Because of being a devoted fan gives me that right. IMHO

 :coolfrown:
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 3:47 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

Brad I love you.
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 4:01 PM Permalink
Clue Master

::slap::
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 4:05 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Oh, I'm sorry - I didn't mean to hurt you, it was just a knee-jerk reaction when called a bandwagon jumper. It won't happen again....

::slap::

Ooops - my bad
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 4:06 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

well the fact that you wouldn't support their new stadium because they were losing made me think you wouldn't support them because they are losing, forgive me for automatically connecting the two.

as a fan of the vikings, win or lose, I would like to see them get out of that POS metrodome.
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 4:12 PM Permalink
Clue Master

I would too! Especially with a retractable roof. I just think it'll be harder to get public buy-in after they played a few shitty ass games. It's still all good just bad timing IMHO
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 4:49 PM Permalink
KITCH

screw the roof....I can bring my own shovel and find a spot to sit...
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 6:39 PM Permalink
Clue Master

It's an honor to be 'picked' to shovel at Lambau. There's always a line of people waiting to get in and shovel away.
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 7:13 PM Permalink
KITCH

I'd shovel at a new stadium...if its in st. paul...if in MPLS...screw um...
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 7:17 PM Permalink
leelabell

I wondered why they needed the roof, but John pointed out that it will be used for concerts and things as well as Vikings' games.
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 7:40 PM Permalink
OTiS

They need a roof so they can set it on fire!
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 7:43 PM Permalink
KITCH

some of the best concerts in the world are outside...

so that makes no sense to me...

heck...I will never forget "soul asylum" in the moshpit with the rain storm
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 7:52 PM Permalink
leelabell

I agree, but the ones in the winter are not as great.

I get why sports teams need stadiums. Hell, I love outside baseball. But when I think that the Vikings really only use their stadium for 8 regular season games, it sort of seems wasteful.
Mon, 09/19/2005 - 7:58 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Bwaaaah!

-20 football game - Sorry wouldn't go. It's stupid IMHO. If I'm paying 80+ a ticket - I at least want some warmth during our harsh winters. To me it's a no brainer plus it calms both sides of the tax paying public.
Tue, 09/20/2005 - 4:25 AM Permalink
Tatergirl

Do any of you use fanball commissioner for your fantasy teams? Does the live scoring page suck for you too? Everytime we click on it our processor goes nuts trying to keep up. SLOW. :angry:
Sun, 09/25/2005 - 11:49 AM Permalink
KITCH

nope...

http://www.homegrownsports.com

My fraternity has been using it for 4 years and NEVER had a single issue....

I think because Nobody has ever heard of it..we get great service and no connection issues...
Sun, 09/25/2005 - 12:00 PM Permalink
Tatergirl

Thanks, I'll let our commissioner know for next year. Fanball changed a lot of stuff this year and it's not for the better.
Sun, 09/25/2005 - 12:24 PM Permalink
cocorosie

gooo vikes! :sillygrin:
Sun, 09/25/2005 - 12:55 PM Permalink
KITCH

Hear that Noise???
Sun, 09/25/2005 - 1:02 PM Permalink
KITCH

that the sound of greenbay fans jumping off their bandwagon...
Sun, 09/25/2005 - 1:03 PM Permalink
cocorosie

rumble of the purple people eaters!
Sun, 09/25/2005 - 1:09 PM Permalink
KITCH

gophers :frown:
Sat, 10/01/2005 - 2:27 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Vikes :frown:

At least we won another $50

Good job on your picks me2!! Damn you're good! but you knew that
Sun, 10/02/2005 - 3:31 PM Permalink
Rick Lundstrom

You people bet against the home team?
Sun, 10/02/2005 - 4:58 PM Permalink
THX 1138

Wouldn't it be a waste of money to bet FOR the home team?
Sun, 10/02/2005 - 5:28 PM Permalink
Rick Lundstrom

That's not an answer.
Sun, 10/02/2005 - 5:47 PM Permalink
THX 1138

I didn't bet, so I can't answer. That's why I was asking you.

I wouldn't wager of the Vikes or the Twinkies right now.
Sun, 10/02/2005 - 5:58 PM Permalink
ares

they did bet on the home team. just not the hometown team.
Sun, 10/02/2005 - 6:02 PM Permalink
THX 1138

Yeah!

I've always been a Yankees fan!
Sun, 10/02/2005 - 6:12 PM Permalink
Clue Master

I'll always stand behind the Vikes no matter how much they suck. They've been pretty good when taking the spread into account. I wouldn't bet with them straight up though. That's just stupid. This bet was neither as it was a simple numbers payoff where we had zero as a final.
Sun, 10/02/2005 - 9:42 PM Permalink
Rick Lundstrom

That's kinda complicated, and would require some study on my part, if I cared enough to take the time. I find that I have more than enough ways to part with my money, though.

That said, you're a loyal fan, and that's what matters.
Mon, 10/03/2005 - 3:41 AM Permalink
KITCH

I'm still a fan...they just make me sick at times...
Mon, 10/03/2005 - 4:19 AM Permalink
Rick Lundstrom

That's the problem with pro football. There are so few games and they're hyped to the heavens. Every week is The Most Important Week of the Season. If the team loses, there's nothing to be thought about until next Sunday or Monday. I got off that rollercoaster years ago.

Baseball suits me. The pace and the flow of the season. Catch a game here, catch a game there (we went yesterday). Chill out on summer nights in front of the TV. That works.
Mon, 10/03/2005 - 5:37 AM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

Baseball games are too slow for me. My generation really. They better speed them up if they want continued success in the next 20-30 years.
Tue, 10/04/2005 - 7:49 AM Permalink
KITCH

I gotta agree with tim.....but IMHO put it outside...

all sports should be outside "Wild" shoulda did something outside 2...but that's just me.

I grew up in Cambridge...where they still don't have an hockey arena. I played alot of my highschool games outside....Nothing better than fighting along the boards with a guy and a fan helps you out with a jab to your hated Mora Mustang.
Tue, 10/04/2005 - 7:57 AM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

I would love to see the Wild do an outside game, but there is no feasble location here in Minnesota. If they build a football stadium I am sure they will do it because I am possitive they could get 60,000 people out to a game and show people we are truly the state of hockey.
Tue, 10/04/2005 - 8:06 AM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

As for the vikequeens... I'm so sick of people blaming their lackluster offense on the loss of Moss. It's the easy assessment yes, but it doesn't tell the whole story. I agree with Vikes insiders that contend that the loss of Birk was just as devastating... the mistake the Vikes made was to not guarentee his contract if he agreed to play hurt. A hurt Birk>>>Withrow and Withrow at RG>>>>> the rookie. Our offense clearly needs a running game in order to be effective, and we just haven't been able to get one going with the patchwork O-line. Having Moss would help, but not nearly enough to make us win any or the 3 games we have lost, imo. And yes, Moss did look gimpy when that guy caught him from behind the other day Kitch... no way he gets caught if he is even 90%.
Tue, 10/04/2005 - 8:09 AM Permalink
KITCH

useless trivia

For the first time in NHL league history a NHL game was played outdoors on November 23, 2003. The game was held in Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium in front of a record crowd of 57,167 people. The attendance more than doubled the previous record of 28,183 for an NHL game.

The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Montreal Canadiens 4-3.

Prior to the NHL game a game featuring former hockey superstars and Oilers alumni (including Wayne Gretzky) was played. The Oilers alumni won 2-0, despite being outshot 26-12.

I talked to Cam Connor of the oilers at the MOA the day after the game....he said it was the most fun he's ever had playing the game. (he was on the alumni game)
Tue, 10/04/2005 - 8:16 AM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

Michigan-Michigan St played a college hockey game outdoors using the same portable ice surface. I may be confused but I believe they had close to 80,000. The site lines are horrible at football stadiums but it's the fact that you are part of history that is cool.

If you took the Wild season ticket holders (18,000) add the people on the waiting list (I think it's around 15,000. You are getting up there and that's without additional single game purchases. I think we could pack whatever stadium whoever builds with hockey fans.
Tue, 10/04/2005 - 8:21 AM Permalink
KITCH

I'm wondering if Birk was reading the Defenses for Culpepper....and now because Birk's out Culpepper doesn't know how yet.
Tue, 10/04/2005 - 9:47 AM Permalink