Old woman dies, sets off semantic argument and argues about Sugar Bowl as well
2007-01-03 09:39
by Bob Timmermann
The headline on MLB.com reads "Lifelong Red Sox fan dies at 112". But the Boston Red Sox franchise didn't start until 1901, which is 106 years ago.
So did Kathryn Gemme root for the Boston Braves (they didn't use that name in the 19th Century) before from 1894-1900? Did she switch over immediately in 1901? Did she teach the Dropkick Murphys how to sing "Tessie"? Did she start the early 20th Century Red Sox discussion group "Sons of Olaf Henriksen"?
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In the 18th Century, Germans decided to add two Ns to the end of a lot of words. Most notably "mann". I imagine that it has something to do with pronunciation. The Germans spell the city of Hanover with two n's "Hannover"
Can anyone be considered a "lifelong" fan? Does that require being wrapped in an authentic replica jersey right out of the womb?
I've been a Dodger fan since I was four. I consider it "lifelong". However, most conservative groups define "lifelong fandom" as starting at conception....
14 - As the CID man asked Chaplain Tappman (note the double "p" but only 1 "n"):
"Chaplain, I once studied Latin. I think it's only fair to warn you of that before I ask my next question. Doesn't the word Anabaptist simply mean that you're not a Baptist?"
But to return to the original point, couldn't "lifelong" refer to the life of the franchise?
You may feel free to discuss the Sugar Bowl between the scholar-athletes of Louisiana State University and the Prime Source of Evil in the World.
I've watched about five minutes of the game and I believe that Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long have already deified Charlie Weis. But Weis had planned that several months ago.
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Don Banks on SI.com. Its part of a longer story about NFL assistants who could move up. The story is mainly about Norm Chow being a strong candidate for the Cardinals job.
That would actually make a lot of sense. If Chow had been the offensive coordinator for USC this year, the Trojans would likely have slaughtered UCLA.
In Richard Sandomir's review in the NY Times of Thom Brennaman's call of the Fiesta Bowl, he wrote:
"He quickly identified players and whether they held onto a pass or not. He knows to say a runner heading downfield is "inside the 30," not crossing it."
Sandomir actually liked Brennaman for the most part! Yet, Brennaman went on a loud rant about why there should be a playoff. Despite the fact that his employer is bankrolling the BCS for the next four years.
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The Notre Dame corners were overmatched by the UCLA receiving corps. And that's not a good thing. They let a converted defensive tackle get by them.
But Charlie Weis will be able to adjust his team so it will magically perform better. Sort of like how he got Notre Dame on track in the second half against USC.
Marshall Colt co-starred with Ben Murphy in the short-lived ABC series "Lottery". Murphy went around finding people who had winning lottery tickets, but didn't know it and Colt played his IRS agent sidekick.
I remember rooting for ND as a youth. Some channel (ESPN?) used to replay all their games, I think on Sunday mornings. This was back when they had the green uniforms. I also rooted for the Dallas Cowboys back then.
Don't worry, the Raiders won't draft Quinn. They don't believe in drafting quarterbacks that high. They'll trade down in order to fill their many needs in the second and third rounds.
But I hate the Raiders and don't care about the NFL until we get a team, so you know...
For the record, Notre Dame has not finished season ranked in the Top 10 since 1993.
A friend thinks that Notre Dame loses so many bowl games because they always get placed in one too good for them. They need to fatten up on the New Mexicos of the world.
Tonight's quiz: What are the two schools to have defeated Notre Dame in football more than once without a loss?
32 I'm sure it's dawned on you by now that "crossing the 30" is ambiguous and "inside the 30" is not. This is an especially important distinction for radio listeners.
Because "Dane" sounds stupid.
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In the 18th Century, Germans decided to add two Ns to the end of a lot of words. Most notably "mann". I imagine that it has something to do with pronunciation. The Germans spell the city of Hanover with two n's "Hannover"
Look who's talking, Mr. T...
I've been a Dodger fan since I was four. I consider it "lifelong". However, most conservative groups define "lifelong fandom" as starting at conception....
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Well .... one's blood (while inside the veins) IS Dodger Blue in your case
They added two Ns to the end of a lot of words?
In the 17th Century, would you have been Bob Timmerma?
I see your semantic argument... and I raise you a style point that does not affect the reader's comprehension!
This sounds like being confirmed or getting baptized before you're old enough to know what's happening.
I always knew this site would devolve into a discussion of Anabaptism.
8 - Oh man, that was funny.
"Chaplain, I once studied Latin. I think it's only fair to warn you of that before I ask my next question. Doesn't the word Anabaptist simply mean that you're not a Baptist?"
But to return to the original point, couldn't "lifelong" refer to the life of the franchise?
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Sigh,
What are they teaching the kids now in Reformation history classes?
I've watched about five minutes of the game and I believe that Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long have already deified Charlie Weis. But Weis had planned that several months ago.
What are they smoking/snorting/ingesting/mainlining in that state?
Charlie Weis has really got to do something about that midsection situation. Gadzooks, Charlie, put down the mayonnaise sandwiches.
I endorse his hiring without reservation.
Where did you hear that?
Oh please, oh please, oh please.
But Boston College isn't playing in the Sugar Bowl.
Don Banks on SI.com. Its part of a longer story about NFL assistants who could move up. The story is mainly about Norm Chow being a strong candidate for the Cardinals job.
That would actually make a lot of sense. If Chow had been the offensive coordinator for USC this year, the Trojans would likely have slaughtered UCLA.
"He quickly identified players and whether they held onto a pass or not. He knows to say a runner heading downfield is "inside the 30," not crossing it."
What's the big deal about that?
It's a little much for me.
Yeah, that made me laugh. I was wondering if his producer was in his ear telling him to shut up.
Troy Edwards had 27 TD catches for LA Tech in 1998.
Edwards caught 11 TD passes in his career, so apparently the skill was not transferable. Sort of like Mike Williams's skills.
Kinda like how Steiner makes every play sound like the most exciting play he has ever seen.
The Notre Dame corners were overmatched by the UCLA receiving corps. And that's not a good thing. They let a converted defensive tackle get by them.
Mike Williams can't catch anything. It's really sad. He had great hands at USC, but I guess the year off really messed him up.
Note to self: don't take career advice from Maurice Clarett.
That should be Touchdown Jesus.
Good luck with that in the second half.
Just a little sarcasm.
I will cease doing that.
Notre Dame: College football's most famous fight song "The Notre Dame Victory March"
USC: College football's most famous battle cry "Conquest."
I wonder if they had a summit meeting to decide that.
The sad part is that "The Victors" is college football's best fight song and/or battle cry.
You stay classy, Sugar Bowl.
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Very funny. LOL.
Do they send the mascot to effigies?
Once a month. Doctor's orders.
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I too look forward to Mr. Clausen's introduction to Division I football.
Colt McCoy - Texas QB
Colt Brennan - Hawai'i QB
Does anyone name a daughter "Filly"?
Lee Majors. Don't forget Lee Majors.
Of course we have to assume what his own coach says is the most accurate assessment.
1980s TV wasn't all "Hill Street Blues"
lol what an exciting premise
I hear they have classrooms and stuff.
Huey Long made sure they had classrooms.
Bill Conti, who wrote one of UCLA's fight songs, is an LSU alum.
Steven Soderbergh went to LSU!
Not me. I have a great deal of respect for the fine young Catholic men from NW Indiana.
Or maybe not.
Yet always ranked in the top 10...
They did beat UCLA at home.
That better be offensive pass interference.
Sorry.
Things have changed...
They wore it against Army this year. I was hoping for a better game. They usually brought it out for the huge games.
But I hate the Raiders and don't care about the NFL until we get a team, so you know...
A friend thinks that Notre Dame loses so many bowl games because they always get placed in one too good for them. They need to fatten up on the New Mexicos of the world.
Tonight's quiz: What are the two schools to have defeated Notre Dame in football more than once without a loss?
You're friend is exactly right. Not just because I agree with him, but look at Notre Dame's last seven or eight bowl appearances.
We do not, but we are also incredibly stupid.
It has the letters "DLP" on it.
Every time I see it I do a double take, thinking it says "D4P."
I've been spending too much time on DT...
I hope my brother is enjoying the drive back to Buffalo from scenic Olean, NY.
South Carolina and West Virginia are off the hook now!
You're supposed to answer that kind of question, not ask it...
Oregon State is 2-0 and Chicago is 4-0.
Chicago hasn't played Notre Dame in a long time.
I have no clue.
But that would have been a shot clock violation...
Sorry, shot clock expired.
Notre Dame is 15-7-1 against Miami
That hadn't dawned on me and I don't think I've ever been confused by that.
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