Ole Miss: "The campaign for Admiral Ackbar is gaining Internet, if not intergalactic, steam. Tuesday, Ole Miss students voted to find a new mascot to replace the abandoned Colonel Reb. A student committee to develop and propose a new mascot will be formed soon. Ackbar, a member of the Mon Calamari species who led the Rebel Alliance ships into the Battle of Endor, appears to be the early favorite." Here's his most famous scene: "It's a trap!" [AJC] (77)
William & Mary: In its search for a mascot, the school has narrowed its options to five - a Griffin, a King & Queen, a Phoenix, a Pug, and a Wren. We're mildly fascinated by the thought of the "William & Mary Pugs." [W&M.edu] (24)
What’s not to like about Indy tonight? The defending AFC East champs stunk up the joint last week in Atlanta, mustering a meek 259 yards and turning the ball over four times. The last two times they have played (Ravens in the playoffs), Miami has committed nine turnovers. And Peyton Manning and the Coltsown Monday Night Football – “The Colts have the best winning percentage among regular participants over the past decade (9-3, .750). They’ve won seven of their past eight MNF games, averaging 33.1 points in the process.” Indy is a lock at -3.
From bad to worse: Here’s the old mascot for Nicholls State. The new one is seen here at the right. Clearly, $30,000 was wasted, and if you weren’t already aware, focus groups are overrated. Read the rest of this entry »
Ali Larter and Beyonce are in a movie opening this weekend, which also stars TBL reader Jerry O’Connell … owning a home is becoming more and more of a burden …why hasn’t more been made of this cyber-attack? … anyone in Miami want to fight Canseco two Sundays from now? … Krugman on how we’re a lot like Ireland right now, and that’s not a good thing … good luck dodges these chargers, lady … two videos after the jump … solid interview coming later today …
I won’t call it a contest because whoever “wins” won’t get anything. Also, I assume 1 Happy St would win anyway and I don’t want to give him anything.
What’s not to like about Indy tonight? The defending AFC East champs stunk up the joint last week in Atlanta, mustering a meek 259 yards and turning the ball over four times. The last two times they have played (Ravens in the playoffs), Miami has committed nine turnovers. And Peyton Manning and the Colts own Monday Night Football – “The Colts have the best winning percentage among regular participants over the past decade (9-3, .750). They’ve won seven of their past eight MNF games, averaging 33.1 points in the process.” Indy is a lock at -3.
Spanish soccer club Getafe unveiled their 2009-10 Burger King shirts. The blatant BK logo seems odd, though innocuous, but look further.
Because wealthy, intelligent college kids can’t wait to work ‘yellow pee’ into a chant.
