The Roundup: NBA All-Star Weekend is Here!
Kate Upton … so J-Woww has changed her mind and will do Playboy, it seems … how Dan Patrick landeed Charlie Sheen … this guy died, woke up, and then died again four days later … it’s a walkout! … this is what HIV looks like … Southerners are the least likely to exercise … the Kardashian family made $65 million last year … only bloggers who tweet will care about this … how do you kill your girlfriend and keep her under your bed? … fans of Spy Magazine will enjoy this … that’s a lot of stuff to be carrying in your anus … for the Sofia Vergara fans …
Reggie Miller wasn’t a finalist for the NBA Hall of Fame? Travesty. [Yahoo Sports]
“Sneaker companies order American universities and their coaches, network execs and broadcasters to roll over, play dead, lie down and just plain lie. Good boys! Dog biscuits for all!” [Mushnick]
A very detailed breakdown of True Hoop’s, “Kobe isn’t clutch” post. [Off the Backboard]
Because you obviously want to know about the beard of Ole Miss PG Chris Warren. [Clarion Ledger]
The Editor-in-Chief of Fanhouse confirms what everyone thought – Mariotti’s claims about why he wasn’t retained were a massive reach. [Tribune]
Does Joe Johnson of the Hawks owe a Milwaukee owner $75k? [JS Online]
Woman dies in her cubicle, nobody notices until the next day. [TIME]
Five years, $65 million for Jose Bautista? Don’t think his home run total won’t be closely monitored this year. [Globe & Mail]
Matt Taibbi, as usual, doin’ the damn thing when it comes to Wall Street. [Rolling Stone]
Jadeveon Clowney liked the the co-eds at Alabama the best while he was on the recruiting trail. [Fox Sports]
The Nuggets are making one last effort to get the Knicks to raise their final offer … by attempting to clean out the Nets. [Woj]
Bill Plaschke: The Lakers are broken. Welcome to the theme of All-Star weekend! [LA Times]
Scotty Hopson can jump.
In an effort to get you excited for the dunk contest this weekend. [via Hot Clicks]
- Gregg Popovich, Shaky Down the Stretch, Was Surly With the Media Afterward [Video]
- Miami and San Antonio Game 6 Thriller Generated a Monster 14.7 Overnight TV Rating
- Miami Heat Fans Left Game 6 Early, then Banged on the Doors to Get Back in and Police Were Called [VIDEO]
- Roundup: Cap’n Crunch is Not Really a Captain, Giant Yellow Snake Opens a Door & Saints Cheerleaders Sing Taylor Swift
- Chris Bosh Blocked Two Shots in the Final Moments to Help Miami Force Game 7 [Video]
- TheGilly on Miami and San Antonio Game 6 Thriller Generated a Monster 14.7 Overnight TV Rating
- KC Resident on Roundup: Cap'n Crunch is Not Really a Captain, Giant Yellow Snake Opens a Door & Saints Cheerleaders Sing Taylor Swift
- Smallie Bigs on Miami and San Antonio Game 6 Thriller Generated a Monster 14.7 Overnight TV Rating
- karma on Miami and San Antonio Game 6 Thriller Generated a Monster 14.7 Overnight TV Rating
- GloriousMullet on Miami and San Antonio Game 6 Thriller Generated a Monster 14.7 Overnight TV Rating
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February 18th, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Ain’t nobody got nothing to say about a 40-degree day. Fifty. Bring a smile to your face. Sixty, shit, niggas is damn near barbecuing on that motherfucker.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:14 AM
Hopefully Michael Scarn can save the day
February 18th, 2011 at 8:15 AM
It almost makes me sad Jersey, because it’s gonna go back to being cold tomorrow. Definitely going to go for a walk after work though and make the most of it.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Hey the roundup – must be about 10 am!
/I keed
February 18th, 2011 at 8:22 AM
No better way to wake up and deal with work than Kate Upton in the morning.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:22 AM
Yahoo Fantasy Baseball
id = 75399
pw = lgrw
draft in march
February 18th, 2011 at 8:23 AM
That link was very cool.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:23 AM
Vladdy – nice avatar….
don’t you know who i am?
February 18th, 2011 at 8:24 AM
this is what HIV looks like
That link was very cool.
HIV….. not so much
February 18th, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Travesty is too light a word. I would call this a FUCKING JOKE.
/R-E-G-G-I-E
February 18th, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Kate Upton looks like a cheap hooker visiting someone in a trailer park.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:25 AM
that’s a lot of stuff to be carrying in your anus
nasty
February 18th, 2011 at 8:26 AM
Only if Gold Face is putting bombs inside basketballs.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:28 AM
now, if we could only get him to show up to away games…
February 18th, 2011 at 8:30 AM
The Jordan video is the best thing I’ve seen the web in a long time. Holy shit…I miss watching him play. I feel bad for kids now who didn’t get a chance to watch Jordan in his prime.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:30 AM
This time next week I’ll be on a plane to Puerto Rico for a 1 week cruise.CAN’T. FUCKING. WAIT!
Any photography enthusiasts over here? I’m look for a 55-200, 250, or 300 lens for my EOS rebel. Appreciate any suggestions.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:31 AM
How dare you, she’s a nice lady!
And how does Reggie Miller not get to be a finalist for the HoF? That’s bullshit.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:32 AM
Reggie – better picture of Upton here.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/abraham/detail?entry_id=83257
She’s 18.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:33 AM
Irish is back!
/probably late on this one
February 18th, 2011 at 8:34 AM
for the Sofia Vergara fans …
In other words, for everyone.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:38 AM
photography enthusiast here. got this 10mm-24mm wide angle lens for Christmas…badass. I use a Sony a230k, so I don’t know much about the Canons. if you don’t have a zooom lens already though, get one. the 75mm-300mm zoom lens is the first extra lens I bought to go with our camera.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:38 AM
Sorry TBL, I looked at the link, we disagree on her. She looks kind of trashy to me.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:38 AM
I want a powerful camera in a bad way, but there are too many things on the list of importance ahead of it.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:41 AM
awesome.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Could not agree more. I made my son watch youtube videos of Jordan highlights a few weeks back. GOAT.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:43 AM
The woman who suffered the migraine/speech issue on TV was interviewed.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:44 AM
Just looked at the list of people he was up against. The only people I think that you could even remotely argue should be ahead of Miller were Lucas, Mullin, Sabonis and Marciulionis, and I’m not exactly convinced about any of those.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:46 AM
for serious, a good camera is so much fun. we bought ours right after we got married and were distraught last summer when we somehow broke the lcd viewing screen on our way up to NYC. it was the Sony a100k and we priced fixing the screen at about $200, but the upgrade to the next model was about $400 so we just bought the new camera. so, if anybody wants a perfectly good Sony a100k that just needs a new lcd screen, hit me up.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:47 AM
I woke up extra early this morning just to have some coffee outside before work. I’m going todo everything in my power to enjoy this weather today. A long lunch is in my future.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:49 AM
Leaving for NYC soon. Brooklyn Brewery on Saturday and then Flyers/Rangers game on Sunday. Good weekend
February 18th, 2011 at 8:50 AM
despite being surrounded by a sea of redneck, that’s one thing the south is good for. Mild to warm weather year around. We don’t get excited about 60 degree weather down here.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:51 AM
My son was watching Pros versus Joes last week and he asked me “who is Dennis Rodman”? Ugh. Kids these days…..
February 18th, 2011 at 8:52 AM
The fuck we don’t. After it was 40 or below for 30 consecutive days we had a weekend in the upper 50s and everyone was thrilled.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:53 AM
first day in the 50′s is shorts weather.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:54 AM
No way that’s the best pic of the new girl. You’re just trying to piss us off.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:54 AM
It’s been in the 50s all week here. I figure we have another month of “on again, off again” good weather until it breaks for good.
February 18th, 2011 at 8:54 AM
God Bless America?
February 18th, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Just autotune it, then it’s hillarious.
/yesterday’d
February 18th, 2011 at 8:57 AM
That is an attractive call girl.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:00 AM
I shoot nikon, but if you haven’t checked out borrowlenses.com yet it’s a good place to try out lenses before the purchase.
what EOS model do you have?
I’d suggest Sigma or Tamron, i think they have a 18-275mm for most brands.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:00 AM
photography enthusiast here. got this 10mm-24mm wide angle lens for Christmas…badass. I use a Sony a230k, so I don’t know much about the Canons. if you don’t have a zooom lens already though, get one. the 75mm-300mm zoom lens is the first extra lens I bought to go with our camera.
I saw a Canon 55-300 with a high f ratio (4-5.6) for $149 at Amazon. I might stick with the 250 as the 300mm is going to require a tripod. I’m not lugging that on a ship.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:01 AM
FWIW, i give props to TBL for sticking to his guns on yesterday’s controversial post. through five years and thousands of posts, there’s going to be occasional material that offends certain people, it’s inevitable. whether i agree or disagree with the content, i can respect someone who accepts it for what it is and doesn’t ignore, run, or hide (ahem… ole miss post!) from criticism. and while you should certainly tailor posts toward the interests of your readership, i find it comical, at best, that we (commenters) feel obligated to jump on our moral high horse from time to time just to blast one, rare post.
it’s the internet. it’s a blog. calm yourself down.
unless, of course, we’re talking about a college football playoff. then TBL deserves all the bashing he can handle, and then some.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:03 AM
in the 40′s up here, and it’s already started. God bless white people.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:03 AM
February 18th, 2011 at 9:03 AM
dude, get a tripod and take it on your trip. a tripod is a must have. you can buy short tripods pretty cheaply ~$10-$15. you need a tripod though, brah.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:04 AM
FWIW, I can’t wait to go skiing tomorrow.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:05 AM
TBL, glad I wasn’t around for your Joe Banner takedown nonsense last night. Your boy John Gonzalez would be proud of that crap.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:05 AM
He should have taken it down in my opinion, but that was his call. I wasn’t offended by it, but I’m hard to offend I suppose.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:05 AM
I shoot nikon, but if you haven’t checked out borrowlenses.com yet it’s a good place to try out lenses before the purchase.
what EOS model do you have?
I’d suggest Sigma or Tamron, i think they have a 18-275mm for most brands.
I have an EOS Rebel XT, 350D. Yeah I was looking at a Tamron. I was also looking at either of these.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:05 AM
do you have any fast prime lenses? if you plan to take any shots on the ship, if you use a telephoto you’ll need a nice flash at night. w/ a fast prime lens, like the 50 f/1.8 (probably around $100), you’ll never need a flash.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:06 AM
Here in Minneapolis it was in the 50′s the past two days, melted 40 to 50% of our snow pack. I did not see any shorts or really tanned legs unfortunately. Soon though.
This morning 21 with more snow coming. Yeehaw motherfucker.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:06 AM
TBL controls the weather? That SON OF A BITCH!!!
February 18th, 2011 at 9:07 AM
of course its a blog and he can give his opinion. as can i. as can the other folks that agreed the post was stupid and classless.
You find it admirable that TBL “stuck to his guns” yesterday, but find it “comical” that we stuck to our guns and disagreed with him. hmmmm.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:07 AM
lol @ wrong quote in 48
February 18th, 2011 at 9:08 AM
dude, get a tripod and take it on your trip. a tripod is a must have. you can buy short tripods pretty cheaply ~$10-$15. you need a tripod though, brah.
I just might….
February 18th, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Anyone try to Chikfila spicy chicken breakfast biscuit yet? If not, highly recommended.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Sometimes I under appreciate Jordan because Pippen is my all time favorite athlete. But good god…
February 18th, 2011 at 9:08 AM
I AM CALM, WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM?!!?
/don’t understand the vitriol either. This website doesn’t cost anything. In fact I’m getting paid to be here. Not only that but I can show up or leave anytime I want. Imagine that!
February 18th, 2011 at 9:08 AM
TBL….givin the people what they want!
/minus Reggie Dunlap
February 18th, 2011 at 9:08 AM
that’s a pretty solid lens, great for daytime shots. like i said in my other post, a nice 50mm f/1.8 lens, like the link below, will pay off big time. i picked one up for my nikon for my honeymoon and i barely took it off the camera. so light, didn’t need flash in lowlight situations.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12142-USA/Canon_2514A002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_8.html
February 18th, 2011 at 9:09 AM
tell that to all the fucks who will be slowing me up on the golf course tomorrow.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:09 AM
Yeah…totally fucked that up.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:10 AM
do you have any fast prime lenses? if you plan to take any shots on the ship, if you use a telephoto you’ll need a nice flash at night. w/ a fast prime lens, like the 50 f/1.8 (probably around $100), you’ll never need a flash.
No I don’t. I’ll be spending some time this morning with B&H getting all of this setup.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Although, that is the worst pic of her I’ve seen. In other words, typical AM Roundup.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:10 AM
it’s sex in biscuit form.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Only newbfaces use the LCD screen to take pics.
/no offense
February 18th, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Sorry TBL, but Sparty did the damn thing on you. Cannot really disagree with much here.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:11 AM
after seeing kate uptons boner inducing pic in SI, that roundup pic of the hooker imitating kate is a downer.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:12 AM
It was sunny and gorgeous outside last weekend and my brother and I went to hit some balls. I think every golfer in a 5 mile radius had the same idea. The place was absolutely slammed. I did start to try and figure out how to hit a draw for the first time and was actually successful on a few.
/still years away from trying it on a course
February 18th, 2011 at 9:12 AM
One of my friend thinks Scottie Pippen was more important to the bulls championship run than michael jordan. I know I shouldn’t argue with someone holding such a stupid opinion, but we’ve been fighting about this for the past 10 years.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:12 AM
It’s fantastic.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:13 AM
You find it admirable that TBL “stuck to his guns” yesterday, but find it “comical” that we stuck to our guns and disagreed with him. hmmmm.
to clarify, it was a weight room reference. TBL’s dumbell curls > everyone else’s
/not really
//but i’ll have fun with it
February 18th, 2011 at 9:14 AM
I think it’s a preferance thing, but I almost never use a flash…adjust shutterspeeds, aperture, iso, and white balance. I guess that’s why I insist on using a tripod. I’ll be looking into that lens you linked up though.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:14 AM
I did not say I did not like her looks, just that she looks like a cheap hooker.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:14 AM
It’s admirable that you help out at Easter Seals.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Anyone try to Chikfila spicy chicken breakfast biscuit yet?
just like EVERYTHING that chickfila does, its awesome.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:15 AM
It’s going to be mid-70′s here today. I thought I was getting a little “fever-ish” this morning and then remembered that I have a meeting with the wacky nun this afternoon, so that scheme wasn’t going to fly.
/Come on damn Spring! Come On!
February 18th, 2011 at 9:15 AM
/offended big time
we use the lcd screen to view pics we’ve already taken, not actually take them…that’s what the viewfinder is for.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:16 AM
I’m not a fan of their cool wraps. They are always a bit dry for me and don’t have very much flavor. I wanted to like them, too, but I was pretty disappointed.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:17 AM
unfortunately that’s the next wave of popular cameras, E.V.I.L. will boost sales for these companies, but make people lazy i think.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:17 AM
just ask them for an extra package of sauce. it’s free.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Jimminy! That place is FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC
February 18th, 2011 at 9:18 AM
yea, chick fil a wraps and grilled chicken sandwiches suck.
then again, if you go to chick fil a and get a wrap or grilled chicken sandwich, we can’t be friends.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:18 AM
I think Greg Oden is free.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:19 AM
word, if the chicken aint fried, you’re ghey.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Word.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Your face looks like a cheap hooker.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:20 AM
what was the controversal post?
/busy yesterday
February 18th, 2011 at 9:20 AM
I have a pic somewhere of you taking a pic of Tiger’s yacht and you’re holding the camera about 3 feet in front of you. I’ll see if I can find it.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Meh. I want flavor in the wrap itself, not gobs of sauce. With the exception of Chick-Fil-A sauce, which is a gift from the gods, their dressings and such are the one weak spot for me. An upgrade there would be excellent.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Pic makes her looks like a lady of the night, a common street walker, a woman of ill repute.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:21 AM
HOW DARE YOU BESMIRCH THE GLORY OF THE POLYNESIAN SAUCE?!?!!
February 18th, 2011 at 9:21 AM
I love the chargrilled club. I’m usually an nugget fan myself though.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Find out if you made the cut yet?
February 18th, 2011 at 9:23 AM
POLYNESIAN SAUCE
one time i called a guy polynesian and he got real pissed.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:23 AM
we’re about to fight.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:23 AM
I’m hoping that looting downtown starts today so I can head down there and enjoy the weather with the rest of the mob
February 18th, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Sparty can suck a dick.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:24 AM
I love the chargrilled club. I’m usually an nugget fan myself though.
I’ve made mine grilled in Sriracha sauce and it’s fucking awesome.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:24 AM
How do you really feel?
February 18th, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Get your head out of the ass Pittsburgh, and build some goddamn motherfucking Chick-fil-A’s that aren’t 40 min away from me.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:25 AM
i’ve never had a condiment from chick-fil-a. strictly chicken, bread, and 2-3 pickle slices is enough to give me the semi i’m looking to achieve during lunch.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Their #1 classic meal with waffle fries and a vat of lemonade.
All the food groups are represented in that meal.
/not a nutritionist
February 18th, 2011 at 9:26 AM
what is this “the ass” you speak of? and, regardless, pittsburgh’s retarded…the whole region.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:26 AM
It’s been so long since I ordered the original.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Where the f’ do you live? There’s 10 in the PGH area.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:27 AM
lolz.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Devang – I have a 55-250 Cannon. It’s very nice, especially for the money. The baseline 75-300 Cannon is not good, but the 70-300 is. Problem I’ve heard with Tamron lenses is that they are slower focusing then Cannon’s lenses. As for tripods, go with a Joby Gorillapod. They’re freaking sweet.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:27 AM
It was kind of a stupid thing for him to say. Come on now.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:27 AM
i’d also put bojangle’s breakfast chicken biscuts above chick-fil-a’s.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:27 AM
They are really slacking in the fast food department. They finally realized the greatness that is Five Guys a year ago.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:28 AM
/highfive
//can eat dozens of nuggets plain
February 18th, 2011 at 9:28 AM
How’s the politician manhunt going? And why do I feel like that would be a kickass episode for Justified? Raylan going on a search for state representatives and dragging them back to Madison to vote.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:28 AM
You ain’t a true Southerner if you’re complaining about the wraps and salads from Chickfila. Do you order an unsweetened tea as well, Sally?
February 18th, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Get your head out of the ass Pittsburgh, and build some goddamn motherfucking Chick-fil-A’s that aren’t 40 min away from me.
Pittsburgh is not a good fast food town. When the closed the Taco Bell on Baum, HakeemtheDream shed a tear.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Opps, I forgot about Ross Park Mall.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Chick-Fil-A has its own sauce … that ish is incredible. Everytime i go, i load up on 3-4 extras and then use them anytime i eat chicken. i really like their sauce. it’s the best.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:29 AM
I need to thank all of those who recommended Justified. I’ve only watched two episodes, but I really like it.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:29 AM
One of my friend thinks Scottie Pippen was more important to the bulls championship run than michael jordan. I know I shouldn’t argue with someone holding such a stupid opinion, but we’ve been fighting about this for the past 10 years
Does he think Roger Craig was more important to the 80s Niners than Joe Montana?
February 18th, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Fucking agony. Living up here with no Bojangles. The nearest Chick-fil-a is in freakin Paramus.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:30 AM
I’m not a fan of their cool wraps. They are always a bit dry for me and don’t have very much flavor. I wanted to like them, too, but I was pretty disappointed.
an extra packet of buttermilk ranch goes well with the wrap. what i hope they do is cram some spicy nuggets in the breakfast burrito.
i have an erection with a spicy chicken sandwich on the end of it
/leary’d
February 18th, 2011 at 9:31 AM
/high five
i got at least 10 packets in my desk drawer. use it for nuggets of all persuasions.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:31 AM
How’s the politician manhunt going?
From what I understand, most if not all of them have left the state. I don’t know why they’re even looking for them. It’s not like they’re chilling in a bar down the street. Crazy.
/I hate politics
February 18th, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Last I heard the senators are still in undisclosed locations (one appeared on Good Morning America but didn’t catch if he said where he was, disappointed it appeared to be a hotel room and not a cave)…schools closed again today and the mob grows, still don’t know who I’m rooting for here
February 18th, 2011 at 9:31 AM
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You ain’t a true Southerner if you’re complaining about the wraps and salads from Chickfila. Do you order an unsweetened tea as well, Sally?
Who the fuck besmirches the good name of the Chick-Fil-A?
February 18th, 2011 at 9:31 AM
I approve of this statement.
/wanking
Chick-fil-A BBQ > all other sauces at Chick-fil-A
//#1 with waffle fries & Dr Pepper
February 18th, 2011 at 9:31 AM
People are either too lazy (I hope) or deliberately omit the second half of the quote. TBL, which is typical of anyone looking to write something sensational but only put 15 minutes of work in, didn’t bother listening to the interview I’m sure. Second half of the quote was “of course we’d trade all of our playoff appearances for one of their SB victories.”
Sort of relevant to whether a person would consider him delusional, yeah?
February 18th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
They are really slacking in the fast food department. They finally realized the greatness that is Five Guys a year ago.
there have been 5 guys in Pittsburgh for at least 5 years
February 18th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Why don’t you go over there and tell him that, then.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:33 AM
Chick-fil-A BBQ > all other sauces at Chick-fil-A
Agree with this 100%
February 18th, 2011 at 9:33 AM
I wasn’t complaining. I was simply saying that not everything they do is fantastic.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:33 AM
Well then that completely contradicts his first statement, no?
February 18th, 2011 at 9:34 AM
I really wish there was a Chick-fil-A up here so I could see what all the hubub is about.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Really? Crappy, run-of-the-mill BBQ sauce wins you over?
February 18th, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Why don’t you go over there and tell him that, then.
Just did
February 18th, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Biggest pet peeve about living up north is not being able to order sweet tea at restuarants. Everyone just says “just add the sugar when you get it”. No one up here gets it.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
i guarantee you have it and are underwhelmed. i mean, the way we’re talking about it makes it seem like an experience akin to eating nude sushi off of brooklyn decker or some shit.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
Fried chicken and waffle fries. It’s heaven, really.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
See, GB wins a motherfucking SB and lawlessness breaks out in Wisconsin. Where’s SC?
February 18th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
Everytime I hear about the TBL/Victory Formation slap fights, it always reminds me of this.
Oh and Chick Fil A sucks the dick.
/ducks for cover
February 18th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
Really? Crappy, run-of-the-mill BBQ sauce wins you over?
I just agree that its the best sauce they have
February 18th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
My Subway Sunrise Melt > You
/nom nom nom nom nom
February 18th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
He was making an argument about different ways to measure success. In the end he said the the SB title is the ultimate measure. I fail to see how it is any way controversial.
But it’s February and sports writers desperately need something to talk about. Although there’s never any excuse needed to write something stupid and unfair in the Philly papers.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:37 AM
I really wish there was a Chick-fil-A up here so I could see what all the hubub is about.
I had Chic-fil-A for the first time not too long ago. Honestly, I don’t really see what all the hub-bub is about. It’s a decent chicken sandwich, but it’s not life altering or anything. I’d much rather they have Culver’s down here… mmmmmm… butterburgers.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:37 AM
How’s that lamb treating you this morning Spencer? I have to imagine it’s coming out the pores.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:37 AM
That’s not enough. I live in the Mcnight/Wexford area where it’s all the same three places of Mcdonalds/Wendy’s/ Burger King. I’m not driving to fucking South Hills or Robinson on a weekend where there’s fuck loads of traffic for fast food. I WANT IT ON MY STREET DAMNIT.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Chick-Fil-A has its own sauce … that ish is incredible. Everytime i go, i load up on 3-4 extras and then use them anytime i eat chicken. i really like their sauce. it’s the best.
I wish it were winter so we could freeze it into ice blocks and skate on it and melt it in the spring time and drink it!
February 18th, 2011 at 9:37 AM
You know how there are some images that you get in your head and you wish they were never put there? This is the complete opposite of that. Thank you Spence. Thank you so much.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Really? Crappy, run-of-the-mill BBQ sauce wins you over
if you compare it to gourmet sauces, no, it doesnt stack up too well. but for fast food, its awesome. the ingredient list on that sauce is impressive.
go clean your mouth out with ivory soap after that shit you said about chick fila.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:38 AM
I don’t think I’ve ever had nude sushi. Interesting
February 18th, 2011 at 9:38 AM
it’s really nice that CNN and MSNBC.com lead with Egypt protests and barely give the Wisconson protests any space to be seen. but foxnews.com is right there will all the details…
February 18th, 2011 at 9:38 AM
+1. I want to sit them down every time they say that and explain how putting sugar in cold tea won’t do shit. It needs to be done when it is brewing so it dissolves.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:38 AM
Then how do they have so much SPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED?
February 18th, 2011 at 9:38 AM
i mean, the way we’re talking about it makes it seem like an experience akin to eating nude sushi off of brooklyn decker or some shit.
This… it’s just too hyped up. You’re bound to be let down.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:39 AM
oh, it’s marinating quite nicely…im about to drop bombs like a b-52.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:39 AM
I also don’t get the hating on Church’s Chicken that happens in the corner of the internet. It’s no Chick-fil-A but it’s not like it’s garbage. Love their honey biscuits.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Link fail.
Everytime I hear about the TBL/Victory Formation slap fights, it always reminds me of this
February 18th, 2011 at 9:40 AM
Oh yeah. Butterburger, fries and some custard for dessert. And then water for the rest of the day.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:40 AM
piece of advice for anyone ordering a chicken sandwich from CFA: order it without pickles and then order extra pickles on the side. you get a fresh sandwich every time and you can put the free tasty pickles on it too.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:40 AM
jck…ignorance is bliss. look how happy that lil’ runnin’ retard is!
February 18th, 2011 at 9:40 AM
It was the top story on two of the network morning shows today, seemed to take a while for the story to gain legs but once headlines like “Senators Flee State” start to pop up they take notice…I want to know who’s paying for them to hole up in Illinois or wherever, better be out of their own pocket
February 18th, 2011 at 9:40 AM
That’d be me in the summertime.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:41 AM
I swear I’m in the food desert where I live in Jersey currently…nearest Five Guys/Chiptole/Chick-Fil-A are all 20 minutes+ drives.
The bigger issue I have is that Banner and Reid said they want to win a Super Bowl, yet most of the fans see them caring more about $$$ than winning. Of course their drafting has been awful the past five years or so.
/except for DeSean in the 2nd round & Shady in the 3rd round
February 18th, 2011 at 9:41 AM
there really isn’t anything special about it, although I know I am in the minority. I think chick fil a sucks.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Their fish is actually really good too, for a fast foot joint. Culvers is a Lent staple for me.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Interesting. I’m a Pittsburgher, and I experienced the greatness of five guys many, many years ago.
/coop
February 18th, 2011 at 9:41 AM
THIS IS THE WORST ADVICE KNOWN TO MAN.
you want the pickle juice to sit in there. it’s part of the glory…even if you don’t like pickles (like me) you can take em off, but that pickle juice flavor HAS to be in there.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:42 AM
Kenny Williams. He’ll pay anyone.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Totally side issue from the TBL post last night. But I don’t really buy any of this.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:43 AM
it’s ok…wisconsin will just start actiing like braying asses to get attention. it’s what they do best.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:43 AM
You know how they have the USA maps of beer or whatever, I wonder what fast food is exclusive to certain states/regions:
In-N-Out out West. Whataburger in Texas. Chick-Fil-A in the South.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:44 AM
there really isn’t anything special about it, although I know I am in the minority. I think chick fil a sucks.
how very skip bayless of you.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Really wish the Browns would have drafted LeSean McCoy instead of David Veikune in the 2nd (he has already been waived).
/thanks Mangini
February 18th, 2011 at 9:44 AM
joe banner’s a douchebag.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:44 AM
+ 4
February 18th, 2011 at 9:44 AM
eating nude sushi off of brooklyn decker or some shit.
the fucking Romans had it made.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Here’s a question for you guys…..
I go to the gym frequently. I’d say I’m in decent shape, I lift weights a few times a week and most of my cardio comes from spin class. I just got roped in to run a 5k though. I’m competitive and don’t want to finish dead last, so who’s got some knowledge to share on the best way to train for this? Diet, exercise, etc.
Run is in just over two months. Go.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:45 AM
dumbass, there’s pickle juice in the container that the extra pickles come in (usually the little carrot and raisin salad container). you get the same amount of pickle juice and usually get at least an extra pickle or two.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:45 AM
I would love to know what Fake Rahm Emmanuel thinks of all this.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Something something Carlos Zambrano’s contract…something something Soriano’s deal
/103
//Rinse and repeat
February 18th, 2011 at 9:45 AM
I had Chick-Fil-A once and it was awful. What am I missing here?
February 18th, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Whataburger kind of blows. Their ketchup is the best thing there.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:46 AM
They’re stringing us along until next Friday. Tons of people called in today. Don’t know why I’m here, I feel like a sucker.
I’m feeling really bummed right now that the Twin Cities area doesn’t have a Chik Fil A.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:46 AM
That’s my problem. I’m 5/10 from the major roads in the county, and it’s the ordinary fast food joints. If I lived on the southern part of the county, or downtown, I would have a better fast food experience. And fatter.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:46 AM
I couldn’t really argue with this.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:46 AM
Culvers in Minnesota & Wisconsin
February 18th, 2011 at 9:46 AM
it has nothing to do with the juice itself, it has to do with the flavor being PART of the sandwich. you can’t cook a stew by making the meat, potatoes and vegetables seperately and then throwing them in at the end, lawya.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:46 AM
So TBL links “Southerners are the least likely to exercise” and everyone talks about ChickFila. Maybe you southerners need to put down the fried chicken and get some exercise, which according to a provided link you do little of. Fatties.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:46 AM
Just run a bunch of 5ks, and try to improve your time every run.
In the gym, switch to higher reps and lower weight to tone up.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:47 AM
I laugh at you people who give up meat for 40 days.
/raised Catholic
//current agnostic
February 18th, 2011 at 9:47 AM
This is where this site has moved to – arguing about pickles in a sandwich versus on the side.
/i am still here
February 18th, 2011 at 9:47 AM
A soul
February 18th, 2011 at 9:47 AM
/gets up
//walks over to hakeem
///beats him in the face repeatedly
February 18th, 2011 at 9:47 AM
A 5k is only like 3.1 miles. Just practice running, you don’t have to alter your lifestyle.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:47 AM
I’ll say it, Five Guys is overrated. I like their fries. But their burgers are sooo greasy.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:47 AM
fuck all of you guys…I just got an email from Moe’s saying I get a free cup of queso next time I go in.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:48 AM
JCK: Start running. Plain and simple. 5k isn’t crazy for someone in good shape. Just start running, and stretch. If its your first one, don’t worry about time or finishing last. That’s how you hurt yourself. Just start running and working on a good pace that allows you to finish 3 miles.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:48 AM
Every fast food place you like sucks and you overhype it. Oh and your pickle strategum sucks.
/theme of the day
February 18th, 2011 at 9:48 AM
Haha, Spence I’m still bitter that they discontinued the A1 Thick N Hearty Burger.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:49 AM
We’ve had one at the mall by my parents house for at least 30 years.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:49 AM
3 more years… then we’re free! To be fair, C-Los can earn his paycheck this year if focused. Soriano is the biggest waste of money ever. He’s the Cubs version of Brian Campbell (thanks John McDonough!) except Campbell can actually play.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Only on Fridays during Lent. Not very religious, but it feels good to sacrifice something every once in a while.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Get a rope.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:49 AM
jck, a 5K ain’t nothin. If youre in good shape you’ll do fine. I’d definitely be running at the gym instead of spinning though.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Did this news leak to you in the first place because if not this is just horrible management
Surprisingly good walleye
February 18th, 2011 at 9:50 AM
I laugh at you people who give up meat for 40 days.
I laugh at you people who don’t have fried oyster po-boys, blackened alligator, crawfish or shrimp easily available for Fridays.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:50 AM
lots of dark beer, deep fried oreos and marshmallows. also, don’t run. save your strength for the 5K.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:50 AM
I ran cross country in high school (averaged 19-21 minutes). Back then we would do distance runs M/W (3-7 miles) and sprint workouts Tu/Th (lots of 200/400 meter dashes) to build up speed and endurance. After the run, do light lifting, focus on shoulders and triceps.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Only someone from Ohio would say this. Ghey.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:50 AM
/hits CJ with Beanpot
What would you suggest then? Smashburger? Whataburger?
February 18th, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Here you go – my wife was doing this before I knocked her up.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:50 AM
lol.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:51 AM
seriously, you’re an idiot. the flavor comes from the juice. you know how long it takes the sandwich to acquire that flavor? about 30 seconds. it’s not marinated in pickle juice. the chicken is in a warming drawer in a seperate container from the pickels. the buns are in their own warming drawer. they don’t come into contact with each other at all until the sandwich is made, throw in the bag, and placed in the chute with the heat lamps. the sandwich is supposed to be sold within a matter of a few minutes or it’s already considered too old. IT ONLY TAKES MINIMAL CONTACT TO GET THE FLAVOR.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Run is in just over two months. Go.
Is it a highly competitive 5K or just a run for charity/etc.? 5K really isn’t very far. Back in the day, when I decided to start running, I just ran every-other day and increased the distance each time. Once I got to the distance I wanted, I started timing myself, and went from there. 2 months shouldn’t be a problem. If it’s not a super competitive race, you should have no problem finishing middle of the pack or higher.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Dude, you dont give up meat for all 40 days, just fridays.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:51 AM
They’re stringing us along until next Friday. Tons of people called in today. Don’t know why I’m here, I feel like a sucker.
Sorry to hear about the job situation weeze, hopefully it works out of the best. People that called into today might make your employers decisions a little easier to make.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Pickles are only good on the side for me. I don’t want them on my sammich or burger. You give me a jar of Clausen bread and butter sandwich stackers though and I’ll mow those suckers down.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Looks like there is on inside Coffman Union. Interesting….
February 18th, 2011 at 9:53 AM
exactly…so the juice has time to settle instead of just being a sloppy mess.
you’re a fucking idiot southerner.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:53 AM
holy shit they have walleye at culvers? all I remember from that place is the hamburgers cooked about 8 times in butter and some bomb ass milk shakes.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:53 AM
WHO LET THE CANUCKS FAN IN HERE LAST NIGHT?
February 18th, 2011 at 9:53 AM
the only thing that sucks about chic fil a is that they aren’t open on sundays.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Oh nice, I did the couch to 5k last year. Its pretty easy. Signing up for 5ks like once a month during non-winter months is the perfect amount for me to stay in decent shape.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:54 AM
oddly enough, that’s a trend i’ve been seeing a lot of lately, myself included.
/raised catholic
//agnostic
///leaning athiest
February 18th, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Yeah, I’d like to avoid that. Spent last week hunched over like a hobbit after I threw my back out.
Good call. That interval traing stuff is good, but I got 3 miles on the treadmill the other night and it took me almost 40 mintues. Not really the pace I’m looking for….but I’m not a runner either. And when I say I’m not a runner, I mean EVER. I wanted to try the 5k though because it’s something I’ve never done.
New experiences FTW!
February 18th, 2011 at 9:54 AM
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Every fast food place you like sucks and you overhype it
I think it’s down to growing up with them and then not finding them readily available wherever you go.
Like when I lived in Texas, I didn’t want to see a Whataburger ever again. Now, when I cross state lines, I have to have one — cause it’s not available.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:54 AM
That’s bullshit you must do it on a Friday. That’s the day to eat the worst and fuck your body up.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Well, I would say look at the Couch to 5k training schedule. But if you are in somewhat decent shape, cut off the first couple weeks of the training.
And if you want to lower your times run sprints. Seriously.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:55 AM
I have a homemade chicken & broccoli calzone for lunch. It might stay in the bag, since Culvers sounds freaking delicious right now.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Thanks for the look out, TBL. Much appreciated.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:55 AM
I love how a dude from Ohio says this. As if Ohio is a bastion of intelligence.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:56 AM
The U of M campus? I think only students can get to that one
Also, little chocolate donuts.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:56 AM
this fucking idiot southerner worked at CFA for three years. there is no “settling” of the juice. whatever is on the pickle soaks into the bread on one side of the pickle and into the chicken breading on the other side of the pickle. it’s a process that takes about 15 seconds.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:56 AM
I could eat some fried okra right now.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Good pickles MAKE the fucking burger.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:57 AM
I don’t think 5Ks are too hard. That’s a good distance to run a race if you haven’t before. I think if you’re in good shape you should be able to do fine if you start to run and build you endurance. The neighborhood/community I live in is very hilly and running hills makes the 5K type races a piece of cake since the courses are usually pretty flat. Most 5Ks I’ve encountered are usually for a charity so many people are there to support the charity and aren’t necessarily serious runners or out to win the race. Good luck.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Sundays are my hedonism day.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:57 AM
to be fair, i went to private school.
/REACH!
February 18th, 2011 at 9:57 AM
A bit redundant, no?
/regionalism’d
February 18th, 2011 at 9:57 AM
But I drink a lot of Fridays…..and I like meat with my beer.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:58 AM
make sure you’ve got good shoes that fit your stride, foot strike and arch. this will help your back. i picked up some new shoes to run outside and it helped my lower back injury a great deal more than my last shoes, which weren’t right for me.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:58 AM
+40
I’m another raised Catholic, but more agnostic as well. And I’m eating meat this Lent, my bachelor party is in 3 weeks and we’re going to Spring Training. I’m fucking eat hot dogs and wings on the Friday we’re at the Phillies game.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:58 AM
lol…you sound like a viking.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:59 AM
oh, yes. yeeeeeees.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:59 AM
If you really want to get serious about your training, switch to vodka for the next couple months. No carbs.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Agree w/ 2nd part, Ill, but totally disagree w/ the first
if you tailor your posts toward your existing readership, how do you grow your business? driving force behind posts: News, tips, emails, interests.
February 18th, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Thanks for the tips on the 5k guys. It’s non-competitive, so I’ll be ok.
+1 on the little chocolate donuts.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Happy belated birthday to MJ. Wore an old pair of Jordans to work today in his honor.
/and my Marian Hossa sweater
February 18th, 2011 at 10:00 AM
A viking would wear an undershirt.
/gray undershirt today
February 18th, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Nope, walk right in if you’d like. Not locked out to the general public
February 18th, 2011 at 10:00 AM
I want a beer right now.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:00 AM
You need carbs for running though. Haven’t you heard of carb loading?
February 18th, 2011 at 10:01 AM
These pickles are outstanding
February 18th, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Yeah, just keep running. A few years ago when I started doing them regularly I was able to cut around 15 minutes off my time. I think that is why they are so popular because if you keep running you will see better results and it feels good setting a goal for a time and accomplishing it.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Thanks Geez. I did hear that some higher-ups with nonsense titles like “Assistant Executive VP of Synergistic Horseass” or whatever got laid off, which decreases the odds for us a little for us minions.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Redskins fans: What do you guys think of Kirk Olivadotti as a coach? UGA just hired him as their ILB coach and I know jack about him.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:02 AM
So carb up a couple nights before the race. You don’t have carbo-load for 2 months.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Whoa. I am THERE this weekend.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Even if you are a Wings fan, you do bring some quality to the discussion every once in a while. Those are my favorite pickles.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Nah. Just German.
/checks freezer
//GREY GOOSE!
///checks calendar
//// 2/19–Pub Crawl!
///// circles Monday to begin
February 18th, 2011 at 10:02 AM
BTW, Vladdy’s gravatar is OUTSTANDING.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:02 AM
white undershirts are where it’s at…ads an innocent and virginal look to the outfit.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:02 AM
I could eat some fried okra right now.
I’d take some good fried pickles right now.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:03 AM
But he needs carbs for his training runs. But does anyone really care? I don’t.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:03 AM
I feel like I should get paid by them due to all of my praise, but I had Duck Rabbit’s Milk Stout last week for the first time and fucking loved it.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:04 AM
NO carbs? Thats a little extreme. I agree you shouldnt binge drink, but a light beer now and then is perfectly fine. Especially Mich Ultra.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:04 AM
This.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Amateur. Don’t keep your vodka in the freezer. Also, Belvedere>>>>>Kettel One >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Grey Goose.
/pub crawl tonight!
//wife is on the board of directors for Young Irish Fellowship of Chicago
///pub crawl is FREE FOR ME, BITCHES
February 18th, 2011 at 10:05 AM
by the way, today is conception day for an 11/11/2011 birth.
/buying flowers for the mrs. on the way home
February 18th, 2011 at 10:05 AM
This is unreal.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:06 AM
fried jalepeno’s are quite the delight as well.
I’m not sure if the old tuna sandwich is going to cut it today.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Only a female can get away with saying this. And trey.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Are you in South Jersey towards the shore or something (or worse, in Salem County)? I live in South Jersey and can’t swing a dead cat without hitting a Chick-Fil-A and there are two Five Guys within a twenty minute drive from where I live.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Michigan has always been one of the highest paying states for teachers. Especially the suburban detroit districts. When you factor in cost of living, Michigan is easily the highest paying state in the union for teachers.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:08 AM
best fried pickels I’ve EVER had.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Nope. No way, no how. I’ll drink water before I drink a shitty light beer.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Boo teachers?
February 18th, 2011 at 10:08 AM
i don’t think you need flowers if you walk in the door stating today is conception day. that’s pretty romantic enough.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:09 AM
I’ve never had a fried pickle. But it sounds/looks delicious.
Anybody know where you can get one in Chicago?
February 18th, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Don’t ever try to tell a public school teacher what a great racket they have. It’s like asking an old person how they feel on any given day.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Nah brah, I’m in the Princeton area. The closest Chick-Fil-A is the garbage fire mall known as Quaker Bridge, Five Guys is either Ewing or North Brunswick and Chiptole is also North Brunswick.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Wanting to have a kid born on a day like that makes me think you would name the kid ESPN or Peyton.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Also, you have to look at the education level of that teacher. Michigan uses a sliding pay scale (you get raises based on experience and college credits). Maybe this teacher busted her ass and got 2 masters degrees, which would put her at the highest pay scale for most districts (BA + 60 credits).
February 18th, 2011 at 10:12 AM
It’s Miz, so that kid is gonna be named Tee Martin.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:12 AM
What the….this is so wrong on so many levels.
Chopin>>Grey Goose>>>>>Stoli>>>>>Ketel One>>>>>Belvedere>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Absolut
I’m a huge vodka nut.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Ain’t nobody got nothing to say about a 40-degree day. Fifty. Bring a smile to your face. Sixty, shit, niggas is damn near barbecuing on that motherfucker.
RIP String
February 18th, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Ouch. I used to work up in that area (near the Route 1 corridor) and you’re right….it does suck.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:13 AM
if it’s a boy: Andy. if it’s a girl: Kelly.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Chopin>>Grey Goose>>>>>Stoli>>>>>Ketel One>>>>>Belvedere>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Absolut
I’m a huge vodka nut.
Where does Skyy fall into this list? I’m a big fan.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Tunica is always a good time.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:14 AM
I miss drinking Vladimir like it was water back in college.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:15 AM
They are all over the south and southwest. Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Arizona, New. Mex.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Between Ketel One and Belvedere. Belvedere is the most overpriced, overrated crappy vodka on the market. I’d rather drink White Tavern than it.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:16 AM
We’ll agree to disagree. I always have a bottle of Ketel One or Belvedere. But Chopin is the tits.
/Ketel One, rocks, twist of lime, winner
February 18th, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Anyone else watch “The Battle for Marjah” last night?
February 18th, 2011 at 10:18 AM
All vodka is the same to me. I’d just as soon drink Phillips or Svedka than any of those and barely detect a difference.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:18 AM
I think the same thing about Grey Goose. And I’m half french.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Straight Mohawk, no chaser.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:19 AM
/Ketel One, rocks, twist of lime, winner
Good vodka on the rocks with a lemon and lime is the way to go. Looks ballerific and gets me to my happy place.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:19 AM
That racket is the only reason I really wanted to get into teaching. That and coaching… but you can coach without being a teacher for club sports. For instance, hockey. Information that would have been useful to me 18 months and $26,540 ago.
Also rocking a black sweater with great stripes (NOT V-NECK ASSHOLES) and a black undershirt today. Suck it fashionistas.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:20 AM
all vodka is the same in that any gin is better.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:20 AM
i’m in the Bill Simmons “Reggie Miller was overrated” camp. He was a one-trick pony who never even made a 2nd team all-NBA team, and he finished top 10 in scoring (PPG) once in his career, I think peoples’ opinions of him were artificially inflated by Spike Lee and MSG.
He’ll make it eventually, but he’s not an “inner circle” guy.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:21 AM
/shakes head
Teal shirt, 2 buttons un-buttoned, no undershirt, sleeves rolled, and pinstripe pants.
/helllllooooooooooooooooooo, ladies!
February 18th, 2011 at 10:22 AM
All of this. When you order a Ketel One on the rocks at a bar, people are impressed.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Should of went with either a red (lgrw) or yellow undershirt.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:23 AM
DAMNIT!!! fucking missed it.
was it good?
February 18th, 2011 at 10:23 AM
wait, wait, wait. Phillips? Do you hate your body that much?
February 18th, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Gap plaid button down (some green, blue, teal, and gray), gray undershirt, three buttons undone, sleeves rolled, jeans.
/casual fridays
February 18th, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Really good. Left me with a feeling of hopelessness for long term success in Afghanistan though.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:26 AM
/Team Miz
February 18th, 2011 at 10:26 AM
It’ll take you a couple of vodka and tonics to set you on your feet again
/elton john’d
February 18th, 2011 at 10:26 AM
I don’t think I’ve had vodka at all in years, but I did not discriminate when I was 21. Phillips, Jim Beam, Premium, the Beast, it didn’t matter. They were all getting slayed.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Jeans, light can canvas shirt, forest green Filson vest. Nothing better
February 18th, 2011 at 10:27 AM
you know what should’ve given you that feeling? the fact that the alexander the great, the brits and the soviets all got their shit pushed in by a bunch of overmatched yokels.
im fascinated by afghansitan.
im disgusted by pakistan letting bin laden and zawahiri set up shop without having to worry about getting chased.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:28 AM
you know what should’ve given you that feeling? the fact that the alexander the great, the brits and the soviets all got their shit pushed in by a bunch of overmatched yokels.
im fascinated by afghansitan.
im disgusted by pakistan letting bin laden and zawahiri set up shop without having to worry about getting chased.
/moderation’d
February 18th, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Girl drink.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Gingham check polo (with color related t-shirt underneath), relaxed khakis, pair of Cole Haan slip-ons with brightly striped socks.
/Lovin’ casual Fridays
//Ketel One and Tonic with a twist FTW
///Also have Goose, Chopin, and Absolut Citron on the bar at home
February 18th, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Marjah was a Taliban stronghold (up to a thousand of the elite Taliban fighters in the city). The Marines dropped in, slowly took control of the city, and established a perimeter. The problem is the city was still surrounded by Taliban waiting to roll right back in as soon as the Marines left two months later.
The Afghan Security Forces were a JOKE. They got in the way more than anything.
The ROE were frustrating as well. They would call in airstrikes on buildings they were taking fire from and then wait up to 2 HOURS for approval, which 95% of the time, they were not granted.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Another one of my favorites is pear flavored vodka, with a splash of mineral water. Not bad at all.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Vodka tonics are fine, but I’ll take a vodka martini any day of the week.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:35 AM
read “hunt for bin laden.”
granted, i haven’t seen battle for marjah, and a LOT has changed since 2002, but if you want to see afghan ally ineptitude and how ROE can destroy a task before it begins, there’s a good place to start.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:36 AM
BITE YOUR TONGUE!!!
February 18th, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Also rocking a black sweater with great stripes (NOT V-NECK ASSHOLES) and a black undershirt today. Suck it fashionistas.
/shakes head
Teal shirt, 2 buttons un-buttoned, no undershirt, sleeves rolled, and pinstripe pants.
/helllllooooooooooooooooooo,
ladies!CLEVELAND!!!February 18th, 2011 at 10:39 AM
read the graveyard of empires
February 18th, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Dirty, rocks, winner
/I think I drink WAY TOO MUCH
February 18th, 2011 at 10:40 AM
i’ll have to keep an eye out for it.
have you seen “restropo” yet? been on national geographic and i think netflix. oscar nominated, great documentary.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:41 AM
These guys are going to get SLAUGHTERED when we withdraw. Almost all of the ASFs are Northern Afghans, as we can’t get any Pashtuns to fight against their brothers and cousins. And they SUCK. We are basically setting the table for a civil war when we leave. A civil war in which professional soldiers who had an AK placed in their crib will be going against a bunch of slapdicks. It will be like an NFL team going against a high school soccer team, in football.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:42 AM
intesnse. there are some moments that get your heart racing.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:43 AM
oh, it’s going to be fucking brutal. i don’t even wanna think about how big of a cesspool afghanistan is going to become once the US withdraws.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Nope, clean and up ftw.
We like vodka dude, but don’t agree on the ways to drink it. Whatever, end result is all the same.
/casual Friday as well
//striped Banana Republic light sweater and BR jeans and sneakers
February 18th, 2011 at 10:46 AM
True dat. But it’s beer for me tonight.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Any of you guys who read Lone Survivor checked out Victory Point also? Its a Marine perspective of Operations Red Wings (and the subsequent mission Operation Whalers). I’m bout to dive into it on Monday.
February 18th, 2011 at 10:57 AM
haven’t read it but it’s on the list now.