4 MORE MONTHS!

THE 400. BE ONE.

Mad Men

I'm going through an intense Mad Men phase right now.  I'm just about done with Season 2 on NetFlix and can't get enough.  I get that the show, which takes place in the early 1960s, is probably supposed to be some liberal social commentary on just how backwards and wrong society was before the blessings of hippies, drugs, abortion on demand, draft dodgers, feminists, and single-parent households arrived and saved us all.

But just like with American Psycho, I tune the liberal message completely out and focus on the hilarity of the plot and its characters.  Maybe the joke's on me but I don't really care.  I walk into work every day now acting and talking like Don Draper.  I'll even put a little dab of Brylcreem in my hair sometimes, and I shave every morning with a double-edged safety razor and shaving soap too.  All I need now is a pack of Lucky Strikes and I'm set.  No wait, nevermind, smoking is gay.

Here's another clip (embedding is disabled) of Don Draper's college orientation:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09qFkke-z18

Instant Messenging

From the most trusted name in news, Savannah Morning News:
Obama Acknowledges His Message Didn't Get Through.

More conceited BS here, gang. In His mind, the story of the election centers on His ability to deliver His message...with no deference to the fact that the American people clearly delivered THEIRS on Tuesday.

"Hmm. No, this wasn't as much about the people delivering a message so much as it was about me failing to deliver mine. Where my Chomsky's at?!?"

What a jerk, right guys?

Good Call

Speaking of Coach Chumley... Sounds like he went "all Monken"(that's GSU head coach Jeff Monken, known for his Erk Russell-esque speeches) on Friday.

P.S. The Eagles upset FCS #1 App State at Paulson Stadium today. Go Eagles!

Homecoming 2010

The Cadets will take on the Pride of the Westside Groves Rebels tonight. Come early and wear your letter jacket!

Results

Patrick and I watched MSNBC for a while last night, and it was quite entertaining.

Election Preview

- The GOP will win over 60 seats in the House, their biggest victory since 1938.  For years political scientists and strategists have looked to 1994 as the model of modern conservative resurgence.  No longer.  Starting tomorrow, they will instead look back to 2010.

- John Boehner will be about as interesting a House Speaker as a Jane Dolan government class.  He will not, however, be viewed as extreme, like our current one.  

- Harry Reid will lose to Sharron Angle in Nevada.

- We could very well see a 50-50 Senate.

- All of this will seal Obama's re-election chances, if he is smart.  I'm not sure he is, though.  Intellectual?  Certainly.  Smart?  Not so sure.

- Barnes vs. Deal?  Who cares.  I don't even know who belongs to what party and I have no clue what their respective platforms are.  It's state politics.  Voting for PTO mom is probably more relevant.  I would still vote Republican though.

- Republicans winning will mean more gridlock at the federal level, which is great news.  Most in the media love to chastise gridlock as evidence that Washington is "broken" and that "nothing gets done."  But anyone who's read the country's founding documents or Federalist No. 51 knows that that's the whole point.

The whole federal structure intricately designed by Jefferson and Madison was intended to prevent stuff from happening and to prevent policy-making from being held hostage by voters' short-term passions.  George Will put it best on ABC's This Week yesterday: "Gridlock is not an American problem, it is an American achievement.  The founders did not want an efficient government, they wanted a safe government.  Gridlock is not a sign that the system is broken.  It's a sign the system is working."

2010

Republicans are poised for massive victories on Tuesday. Some of this was inevitable since the Democrats won in '06 and '08, and presidents always lose congressional seats in off-year elections, but there's a lot more going on here than just that: discontent with government is at all-time highs, unemployment remains unacceptably high and shows no signs of coming down, and the federal debt is expanding at break-neck speed towards European levels, and shows no signs of shrinking or at least slowing down.

No single person has done more to help the conservative cause in the last 20 years than Barack Obama.  Thanks to him, two-thirds of independents now side with Republicans on just about every major issue.  Thank to him, Keynsianism was tried for the first time since the Carter administration and thoroughly discredited in front of an entire generation of voters who, $800 billion later in "stimulus" spending, still can't find jobs after graduation.  It is unfortunate that history repeat itself, but if it forces people, particularly young people, to learn economics, then it's worth it. And finally, thanks to Obama, Nancy Pelosi will be forced into retirement and the GOP will see its biggest gains since 1994, if not greater.  That year, they picked up 52 seats in the House.  This year, they could take even more.  They will not take the Senate because not enough seats are at play.  They will, however, take the Senate Majority Leader's seat.

As for endorsements, BMBS endorses Rand Paul and Marco Rubio in the Kentucky and Florida senate races (and basically anyone else with an "R" next to their name).  Both Paul and Rubio will do a lot to help restore the GOP's brand to where it was before Bush:  deficit reduction, smaller government, more individual and personal freedom, no nation-building, greater respect for the Constitution.  Both will also be potential White House contenders in the coming decades.

Finally, BMBS endorses Donald Chumley for Benedictine head football coach.  Unfortunately such decisions are not left to polls, but a grassroots campaign still might be worth starting.

The 12 Months of Hilliard's: October

Sorry for the delay on this one...

Beefy, hearty Hamburger steak dinner will be offered for only $5.99 in October! Over half-pound of fresh ground beef, seasoned perfectly for grilling to order. Served with grilled onions and your choice of sides... great taste, GREATER PRICE!

Savannah's favorite fried shrimp dinner is only $8.99 in October. Hilliard's famous "hand-breaded" shrimp is our # 1 selling dinner for one reason... fresh taste, and now, at a GREAT PRICE - $ 8.99!

Olvey Field

Small town high school football at its finest.

Britain

The only government getting it right.

What are you talking about?

Patrick moved to Alpharetta. We love it here.

5 More Months!

I know it's a few days late, but you get the idea. I heard TC is moving back home. Welcome back!

Crazier things have happened before.

After beating up on Vanderbilt and one of the worst Tennessee teams of all time, delusional Dawg fans think they will make it to the SEC Championship game.

Another unlikely scenario is BC making the State Playoffs. The Cadets currently stand at 1-4 in region play. Their 3 remaining games are against Bradwell (2-4), Beach (3-2) and Groves (2-3). The Cadets control their own destiny and will make the playoffs if they win out.

So, which scenario is more likely to happen?

UGA wins the SEC East Division
OR
BC earns a State Playoff berth

10 Years Ago: Hank Day

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of Hank's last day at BC.

It was a Friday and the 4-1 Cadets were coming off a bye week after their upset win over Camden County, and preparing to take on the hapless Jenkins Warriors. Rumors about Hank's dismissal started swirling that morning and by lunchtime, plans were already being formed to celebrate the occasion.

Concensus says that the legend of Hank began in the fall of 1997 in the JV locker room. A group of visionary seniors, noticing that Hank's awkward appearance was a prefect match for his name, began quacking his name, like a duck. "HANK" spread like wildfire, and before you knew it, Hank was the most popular kid in school. As we progressed through BC, his legend only grew bigger. It was so infectious, it spread to the Jenkins Boys Club, where basketball teams were formed as the "Hanks" and the "Riners."

By the time 7th period had rolled around on that fateful day, the student-body had worked its way into a frenzy. Students ignored their teachers' lesson plan in order to make signs out of cardboard boxes. When the intercom instructed all students to report to the well, Hankmania erupted. Signs reading, "Hank, I'm pregnant!" and "Hank 3:16" were everwhere. Miss Burke stepped to the microphone and explained what was about to happen. We were informed that Hank would not have enough credits to graduate from BC, so he would be transferring to another school in an attempt to accumulate the required credits. She admonsihed the student-body for making light of the situation. Hank was then brought out to the footsteps of the well and stepped in front of the microphone. It was pure pandamonium. Choked by emotion, Hank squeaked out a barely-audible "Hut 2. Hut 2." and the greatest Fight Song in the history of BC ensued.

Hank quietly left the building and was never seen or heard from again. His whereabouts to this day are still unknown.

Below is a reenactment, loosely-based on the day's proceedings.

RIP Garrett Kalinowsky

The Class of 2001 has lost its first member.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=wade-garrett-matthew-kalinowsky&pid=145828454

Camden vs. the other Aquinas

Camden County is playing St. Thomas Aquinas (Florida) tomorrow night at 7:00, on espn the ocho, or one of those. Aquinas has produced many upstanding citizens such as Michael Irvin and Billy Crudup.

Let's Gay It Up

How bout this new layout?  What do ya'll think?

The Camden Game: The Final Chapter

The away stands at Chris Gilman Stadium.

And so the muddy dogfight that defined the first half continued well into the second.  Both squads violently sloshed against each other throughout the third quarter with nothing doing on either side.  BC, desperate to get on the board, finally started going to the air in the final quarter of play, and debuted a freshman receiver by the name of Kenny O'Neal.  I distinctly remember after Owens' first long completion to Kenny, which came about midway through the 4th, Reardon yelled out "Who the hell is this kid?  Is he Irish?"  A few plays later, Owens scampered into the endzone and the Cadets finally had their 6. 

But there was just one major problem:  kicker John Porzio had been thrown out of school earlier in the week for getting in a fight.  Sophomore Brandon Mell, grandson of the legendary Vic, was the backup and had never kicked in a varsity game.  Few were surprised when be missed the PAT, and most of us thought that was probably it at that point.  Here we were trailing 7-6 with 5 minutes left.  Camden would now find a way to come back and ram it down our throats.  Even if they didn't, they were still up, so we'd still lose.

Instead, the exact opposite happened.  After regaining possession,  Camden did pick up a first down or two, but then they collapsed.  It sure sounded like the fat lady when, with just 2 minutes left and BC having burned all its timeouts, Camden drove comfortably into Cadet territory.  But then a string of penalties against the Wildcats were called, stopping the clock and preventing an additional first down.  A Camden receiver also conveniently stepped out of bounds for no reason.     

BC then took possession with no more than a minute left at midfield.  Lamar hooked up with O'Neal again on a sideline route, and then went to Zeigler, who had already put up the most yards for the Cadets that night, to put BC in what only Brandon Mell and his mother thought was field goal range at that point, 38 yards away with 9 seconds left.

Another series of penalties then ensued.  The first against BC for delay of game, the second against Camden for being offsides.  By this point all of us are kneeling against the fence near the endzone with our eyes closed and heads down, rambling off as many Hail Mary's as possible, looking up every other second, vigilantly awaiting the final snap.

The ball was finally snapped, and the suspense ended right then and there because the millisecond after it left Brandon's foot, everyone on the away side of the stadium knew it was good.  The scene that erupted after it sailed through those uprights is seared into my memory.  The 9 of us leapt into the air, hugging each other and screaming the fight song at least 10 times in a row with the rest of the alumni.  I cried or at least came really close to it.  We then stormed field, taking full advantage of something they wouldn't let us do back home.  For a brief few minutes, it felt as if the atmosphere on the away stands of the Wildcat Den was more electric than Memorial Stadium could ever be.      

Mell was hauled off the field and is hailed as a hero to this day.  Ziegler and Owens will reminisce with you about the experience as often as possible.  And Kenny O'Neal is probably in jail somewhere.  But congratulations to the 9-2 2000 Benedictine Cadets, Region 3AAAAA Champs, and the last region opponent to topple the Camden Wildcats, 9-7, exactly 10 years ago this weekend.

The Camden Game: Part 3 of 4

We meandered further down the Georgia coastline as the rain continued to violently pelt against the windshield, virtually blindfolding us from any distance markers.  After an hour of darkness and deluge, we are able to make out a brightly-lit outpost ahead:  the Hwy 82 Steak and Shake.

We pull in about a half-hour or so before kickoff, and are happy to find the Pyramid there as well. We take our time eating, because everyone thinks the stadium is just down the street, when in fact it's an additional 30+ minutes down 95.  You have to remember this is before GPS existed, and when you combine this with Savannahians' mostly benighted sense of geography and distance ("oh no big deal, Camden County is just 'down there', right by Glynn and Jacksonville and Georgetown and Richmond Hill, it's all the same") you can understand why none of us made it to the game until midway through the 2nd quarter.

We go another 30 miles further south, and when we finally make the exit off 95, the torrential downpour suddenly decides to slacken off into a slight drizzle. The lightening and thunder quickly cease as well. It is clear God is set on this contest going forward . We pull into Camden's university-sized campus with Cadet Fleming and his date, young Jennifer, tailgating. We quickly make our way towards the stadium, but can't see the scoreboard because it's facing the direction opposite the parking lot. With each step, the curiosity intensifies. How bad were we down? 21-0? 28-7 maybe? Could we at least keep it respectable?

As we entered the stadium, my eyes painstakingly darted right toward the well-lit, turquoise-colored display, which had finally come into full view. With 6 minutes left in the half, the Cadets were only down 7-0!!

The picture immediately came into focus:  Owens was hurt but still playing both ways. Taking snaps every other down, Dotson was filling in when needed.  Lamar was struggling to get much of anything going and Camden's offense was driving a little better but could never seem to capitalize or make any big plays.  The crowd was pretty thin:  in addition to Fleming, Whitledge, Madison, and myself, Cadets Bruce and Toraya are present, as are former (i.e., couldn't cut it in military so had to drop out after sophomore year) cadets Reardon, Hissam, and Sauers, but no one else from the class of 2001.  

As the halftime buzzer tried to penetrate the humid but cooling September air, BC fans immediately rose to their feet in astonishment. Could this really be happening? Were we really only down to one of the state's biggest schools and strongest programs by a touchdown after 24 exhausting minutes?  Could we just hold on for 24 more?

An unknown freshman wideout, white senior running back, and untested sophomore backup kicker must have thought we could...

To Be Continued...

Gov. Chris Christie's Stance

Whatever your convictions are regarding abortion, Gov. Chris Christie has a pair of brass gahones larger than anyone else in the country. Whether his veto was based upon moral conviction or strictly fiscal, he has done what many are too scared to do. On top of his slashing of ridiculous teacher pensions and freezing property tax rates, the Governor really is bringing "Hope and Change" to many. Plus, his wife must be a great cook.

The Camden Game: Part 2 of 4

Few fans were looking forward to the 2-hour journey to the Florida state line after watching BC fall so hard against Wayne County in 2000. Most thought the Cadet's pre-season hopes for a region title and home playoff berth had been dashed after the Yellow Jackets walked away with a 27-3 drubbing at Memorial Stadium.

And the reason is that most knew that Camden, whom the Cadets had cleverly managed to never schedule in the regular season for 50+ years, was even stronger than Wayne was. Why bother wasting all Friday evening and the early hours of Saturday driving up and down I-95 just to watch BC get drilled?

The Savannah Morning News predicted the Wildcats would be the easy victor, and I'm sure the Florida Times-Union did was well. At the lunch table that week, I had few takers on my offer to drive whomever was interested to Kingsland. And that's understandable. I'm sure Ryan had to go to a Blink 31182 Chili Pepper's concert, I bet Chris had to work at a grocery store, etc. By Friday, TC, Whitledge, and myself all agreed we would ride down together to watch what looked like it would be an ass-beating, but would turn out to be a spectacle I will be telling my grandchildren about.  

The three of us saddled up in my '97 red Jeep Grand Cherokee and got ready to make our way down the entire length of the Georgia coast on a stormy September Friday night. We prepared to depart civilization and venture into the heart of darkness that is South Georgia, where no Catholic kid from the city is safe. Okay, that's probably romanticized and way over-the-top, but whatever, I am trying to make this sound real dramatic so just go with it.

The rain picked up and the thunder boomed louder as we made our way past Richmond Hill and then Darien, blaring TC's Slipknot CD's, descending through what felt like Dante's nine circles of hell, until all that lay between us and the enemy kingdom was the Brunswick Steak and Shake...

To Be Continued...

New Water Park in Savannah Has Folks Talking

What do I expect? A lot of minorities in their t-shirts.

10 Years Ago: The Camden Game

In the past decade, we've watched BC squads of varying strengths rise to thrilling victories.  There was the last-minute touchdown pass against 5th-ranked South Effingham in 2005.  The 29 unanswered scored against Glynn in 2000 after being down by over three touchdowns with little more than a quarter left to play.  Or the tough defensive stand that prevented Richmond Hill's risky 2-point conversion attempt in the waning seconds of play in 2006.  The come-from-behind wins over Wayne County in 2001 and 2002 also come to mind.

But without question, the greatest and most exciting BC victory of the 2000s came out of nowhere on the evening of September 29, 2000.  That rainy night, the Cadets, having been demoralized the week prior by a 27-3 pummeling by Wayne, pulled into Kingsland, Georgia to face what is now the strongest team in the state and probably the entire Southeast.

Stick with me as we recap this magical week in BC football history.

Nice Win

Photo: Randy Thompson for Savannah Morning News

Congratulations to the Cadets for their first win of the season. I'll leave the in-depth analysis for someone else. I just believe in giving credit where credit is due.

Lowlife Deadbeat vis-a-vis Why I Hate eBay: A Short Rant

"Dear [my seller id],

Good morning I am writing because in the day yesterday was ready to remove the laptop, but to check their average rating in the store with the paperwork executive has instructed me not enough to allow me to make you transccion, thousand apologize and we will not be able to make the transaction


- [deadbeat loser]"

Got this message today from the winning bidder of a laptop I was selling for my Dad. This guy technically has 7 days to pay me, but I know he won't. And what can I do about it? Nothing.

I can report him as a non-paying bidder and he'll get a strike. I can't leave negative feedback for him and there is no way to block bids from bidders who have below a certain rating. Absolutely no protection from trash like this.

This guy is human garbage, unworthy to breathe the sweet air of freedom in this country. I do not accept his "thousand apologize" and I hope he drops dead today. That is, of course, unless he decides to pay.

HALFWAY THERE!

It may just be me and Shane tonight at KB's. Anyone else is welcome to attend.

Friday Prediction

At some point in the next couple of hours, Will will post something about how there's only 6 months left til St. Patrick's Day.

Rock Bottom

Sunday discussion topic: Has BC football reached its nadir?

What's become increasingly frustrating for the Cadet faithful is declaring "well, at least we know it won't ever get any worse than this" year in and out.

- I can remember driving to Augusta exactly six years ago this weekend to watch BC squeak past Richmond Academy, arguably the worst team in the state at the time, 6-0, in front of no more than 50 fans. BC would go 2-8 that year.  I thought we'd reached rock bottom then.

- Then came Liberty County 2006. BC traveled to Olvey field late in the season and was shut out 57-0. Liberty was a lot better than usual that year, but they weren't amazing.  We ended up at 3-7 but remained patient as it was Herndon's first year and everyone agreed he'd need another season or two before we'd returned to glory.   

- Now comes 2010. Granted, Windsor is good. It's still early in the season and I can't quite figure out how they knocked off Wayne but lost to Pierce.  But my point is that irregardless (I didn't think "irregardless" was a word, but black people at my job say it a lot so it must be), 10 years ago, BC losing to Windsor Forest would simply have been unthinkable to anyone in the city.  I am happy for the public school programs and am glad they have improved.  I would always much rather watch BC play against them than Appling Academy, but Jesus, I thought we'd at least be competitive in Savannah.  

So what do you think:  have we reached the low point now?  Will things get worse before they get better?  Are the fundamentals in place, but just not the talent/depth?  Or is the problem bigger than that?  I've also heard some administrative changes in the athletic department may be in the making.  Not sure if anyone can comment on those either.

Are You Kidding me?

My Thoughts for Today:

James Madison 21 VT 16.....only the second time a 1-AA has beaten a ranked 1A (App state over UM 2007)

Kansas 28 GT 25.... Good passing Nesbitt....What makes it worst was the announcer was saying "Nesbitt is running over Kansas like a F-150 truck".... Go to hell Fox Sports

Oklahoma 47 FSU 17.... Christian Ponder released his inner Chris Rix
Miami 24 OSU 36.....Randy Shannon or Jim Tressel? Stupid Question

Wake Forest 54 Duke 48.....Thanks for that potent o Wake....oh you played Duke? Well learn how to play D

Clemson 58 Presbyterian 21.....Dominating performance Tigers. Let me give you a damn ribbon for the most annoying chant ever

I love college football, but with this display of futile football, I declare the ACC the Big East's little sister. Oh Yeah, Boise State beat a 7-5 VT team, so go play Texas in the Fiesta Bowl and have a blast Kellen "Justin Bieber" Moore.

Go Georgia Southern!

10 Years Ago: Commissioning

The 2010-11 school year marks the 10-year anniversary of the BC Class of 2001. In honor of our greatness, I will chronicle our senior year, as it relates to the same events that still occur today. Commisioning is this weekend. Do you remember Commissioning 2000?

The "Big 4" (Fleming, Houser, Lane, Zeigler) was given a budget of $1,000 to plan the Commissioning Ceremony and Military Ball.

Chris got "f'd in the ass" by the florist, even though he used the same florist that JMO3 suggested.

Chris also informed Carl during rehearsal that he did not have his hat on while outside, to which Chief replied, "F you, Lane!"

I followed in the Holland tradition of marrying the girl I took to Commissioning my senior year. That means Pat is destined to marry Kelly Sheehy.

Nardis stole my thunder by showing up late and being the last senior to walk through the sabre arch.

Ty flipped his truck and didn't show up at all.



Here I am with JMO3 and CDT/LTC Houser, awaiting the arrival of the guest speaker, COL Armbrister (pronounced "Arm-bruise-ter" by JMO3).


Enjoying the Military Ball with CDT/LTC Lane.



With my future wife at the Post-Commissioning Party at Pat's house.

I know I am leaving out a lot, so please post your memories in the comments section.

"Imama, Didn't Mean to Make You Cry"

"If we move from the location, the story will be that the radicals have taken over the discourse...the headlines throughout the Muslim world will be that Islam is under attack...if we don't do this right, anger will explode in the Muslim world."



'>-Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, on Larry King Live last night.



We always hear that if we do this or that, we will ignite the Muslim world and spur terror attacks. These apologists take a very dangerous tone with these warnings...one that suggests that we bear responsibility for the end result.

The folks in Tennessee that plan on burning Korans on Saturday are crazy through and through, but to get the White House involved out of fear of reprisal is gutless.

Start blaming the people with the crazy ideology. Why should we tailor our behavior to make those who hate us, hate us a little bit less? They will find a reason to recruit and kill Americans for anything we do short of national conversion.

By no means am I justifying any violence or mass burnings of the Koran, but, as a society, we need to quit acting like a bunch of eunuchs.

Oh the "Irony"

I thought this was funny.

Barry, Barry, Quite Contrary

Has anbody caught the Campaigner-in-Chief's recent "policy speeches" in places such as recession-ravaged Cleveland? Of course you have, Pat.

Everyone else, watch this happen...

Typically, when a party is in control of both Congress and the White House, the electorate tends to vote for a division of powers during the incumbent president's first midterm elections. When the economy is facing recession (as was the case with Reagan and Clinton), this plays directly into the incumbent's political posturing goals.

By sweeping Republicans into office in November, we will actually give him a scapegoat that will allow him to win re-election in 2012. Thus far, he has only competed with himself, so it is no wonder that his approval ratings are so low (as were Clinton's and Reagan's).

If you read a recap of Obama's two speeches this week, they were less policy speeches and more a call to arms against the....minority (?). He claims that Republicans, "the party of no", have treated him "like a dog." They oppose key pieces of legislation that he has attempted to push through for the betterment of the middle class, he claims. These "poor old me" statements are made in spite of the fact that it is his party who has had total command of the legislative and executive branches for the past two years, and all of his major initiatives have been run through Congress at the expense of republican debate (with a little "r").

Barry's political advisors basically have him jumping the gun; he is not even waiting for the elections to occur before he begins to paint the Republicans as the big, bad wolves out to get his innocent little piggies (stimulus bills, healthcare, etc.).

It will not matter in terms of the results 8 weeks from right now, but we are getting a nice preview of the next two years. Instead of working towards solving America's multitude of real world problems, we can expect two years of campaigning against the House...and ultimately 6 more years of Obummer.

Rest assured that Republicans do the same thing when given the opportunity. Everybody sucks. We're just seeing history repeat itself, and Americans will be fooled into thinking that at each turn there will be actual change.

Baseball Sucks

Why do we watch baseball? Is there any point? The past two games proves there is no rhyme or reason. The team with one of the best records in the NL faces the team with the worst records in both leagues, and yet they lose both games so far. And that's with our two best pitchers.

And yet, they could go play the Phillies next week and win two or even sweep them. So, why even bother following a season of baseball? Because it's all just a matter of chance apparently. Flip a coin. It's more like the Braves, who happened to win more games than they lost, faced the Pirates, who happened to lose more games than any other team. If the Pirates can beat the Braves at this point, when they were on top in September, is there any real tension?

When I watched the UGA game last week, I knew they would win. Because of level of player talent, coaching talent, funds, previous win-loss records, etc. I knew that LA Lafayette would lose, because they were the lesser team in all areas. Sure, you can have upsets, like Jacksonville St. beating Ole Miss, or Appalachian State beating Michigan a few years ago, but that's why they're called "upsets." It's rare. When the Pirates beat the Braves, it's just "Pirates beat the Braves. That's baseball."

Or say, unranked UGA beating #7 GA Tech last year. It made sense as you watched the game. You saw what worked for UGA and what was not working for Tech, and you understood and appreciated by the end how UGA deserved the victory. You watch the Braves lose to the Pirates, and you just go, "Oh, well he struck out there. That sucked." Or "he hit into a double play. That makes me angry." Or "Hudson gave up a 3 run homerun after this number of hitless innings." Okay. Great. Means nothing. Because the very next day the complete opposite will happen. Then the day after that back to the crap. Hot streaks, slumps - what's the difference?

In summary, the Braves are pissing me off and I'm still excited about football starting.

The Twelve Months of Hilliard's: September

What a great start to any meal...5 piece, fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks for only $2.99! (Reg. $4.29)

 Never before offered! Our NEW Scallop Au Gratin served in its natural shell! The cheesy dish is served with our famous fried shrimp for only $ 10.99. Comes with cole slaw, french fries and hush puppies... no substitutions, please.

The $4 Meal... whata Deal! Four fresh hand-breaded chicken fingers served with fries, green beans and toast... all for only $4.00! No substitutions, please.

And to top it off, our "Fried Banana Pudding" dessert... one bite, and you're hooked! 4 pc. only $2.99 and the 6 pc. is only $3.99!

Football Movie All-Star Team

I began researching this post about a month ago, among the hoopla of various "All-Decade Teams" being touted. Only ficticious characters were considered. Also, I had to move some people to other positions, primarily DB, due to lack of movie roles for that position. I used HTML code to create the table. I don't know why there is so much white space. Sorry.

OFFENSE

QB	Paul Crewe	Burt Reynolds	The Longest Yard
RB	Wendell Brown	Eliel Swinton	Varsity Blues
RB	Darnell Jefferson	Omar Epps	The Program
RB	Julian Washington	LL Cool J	Any Given Sunday
WR	Bud	Dog	Air Bud: Golden Receiver
WR	Rod Tidwell	Cuba Gooding, Jr.	Jerry Maguire
OL	Billy Bob	Ron Lester	Varsity Blues
OL	Andre Krimm	Sinbad	Necessary Roughness
OL	Louie Lastik	Ethan Suplee	Remember the Titans
OL	Benny O'Donnell	Cole Hauser	Dazed & Confused
OL	Jumbo Fumiko	Ace Yonamine	The Replacements

DEFENSE

DE	Steve Lattimer	Andrew Bryniarski	The Program
DE	Julius Campbell	Wood Harris	Remember the Titans
DL	Ogre Palowaski	Donald Gibb	Revenge of the Nerds
DL	Charles Jefferson	Forest Whitaker	Fast Times at Ridgemont High
DL	Samson	Richard Kiel	The Longest Yard
LB	Bobby Bouchet	Adam Sandler	The Waterboy
LB	Gary Bertier	Ryan Hurst	Remember the Titans
DB	Charlie Tweeter	Scott Caan	Varsity Blues
DB	Phil Elliott	Nick Nolte	North Dallas Forty
DB	Jimmy Sanderson	Bill Bellamy	Any Given Sunday
DB	Petey Jones	Donald Faison	Remember the Titans

SPECIALISTS

K	Lucy Draper	Kathy Ireland	Necessary Roughness
P	Stan Gable	Ted McGinley	Revenge of the Nerds

The 12 Months of Hilliards: August

"Seafood" Triple Threat! Deviled Crab in its natural shell, fried flounder and shrimp all for just $ 11.99!   Only 3 more days so act now!!

The Dust Settles...

- Were they just really good?
- Were we just really bad?
- Is Stroud just not the guy?
- Is the new offense just too complex?
- Will we win more than 3 games this year? 

Let's end on a positive note:  we have the best-looking uniforms since I've been watching the Cadets play.  I wouldn't change anything about them. 

Anyways, see ya'll Friday. It won't be fun but it will at least be an excuse to drink.  Heavily.  Because the line is currently Pius -65.5.

How Low Will He Go?

7 More Months!

I can't wait for football to start



Alumni Association Annual Meeting Reminder

Gentlemen:

This is a reminder that the Benedictine Military School Alumni Association Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 18 at 6:00 PM. The cost of attendance will be $35. ($20 will be applied to your annual dues, and $15 to cover drinks and dinner.)

There are some slight changes to the meeting this year:
1) A cocktail reception will be held in Alumni Hall
2) The dinner portion will be held in the Academic Well instead of the cafeteria

The meeting will include:
- “State of BC” address by Fr. Frank
- football preview by Mark Stroud
- update on the Alumni Association

Please help by reaching out to your classmates and encouraging them to attend as well.
I hope that you can make the meeting and look forward to seeing everyone there.

RSVP: William.Fleming@BCSav.net or (912) 644-6532

Pictured above is the class of 1935.

Theta Chi's are douchebags.

Carved on the wall in the men's pisser at Remy's on Hilton Head. Some bro really wanted to "tag" this bathroom wall with his letters.

More Paul Ryan

????? from David OReilly on Vimeo.

Paul Ryan

Might be the guy.

UGA Gameday Parking Woes...

I thought this article was pretty funny. And yes, they are a national jewish fraternity.

Only 27

Well, Arvind screwed us again. He did not follow through on his pledge to the BC Annual Fund, meaning the Class of 2001 only has 27 donors.

Humpday Haiku

Road trip for the wife.
Leaving me here all alone.
State Line, anyone?

38 days until football...

Actually it's 37, whatever. Paul Johnson thinks they're all full of shit.

A 4 Year Hiatus Comes to an End

Think of the greatest comebacks by athletes who have taken extended breaks from the sport they play. Some are great, and some are dreadful. Michael Jordan's first comeback, a tremendous success with three more championships. While his second with the Washington Wizards he could not sniff the playoffs. Lance Armstrong's return from Cancer produced a miraculous 7 Tour de France titles. Yet, his return after a 3 year hiatus has not helped a sport that is already a yawner. The reasons I am mentioning these comebacks is that I made a little comeback to the game I love to play: Basketball

After 4 years, I made a eventful, but sub par return. My team won 75-72 in double overtime in what may have been one of the most exciting endings since I playing with the great St James Teams back in the mid-90's that produced countless championships. My numbers looked like this last night:1 point, 2 Assists, 2 rebounds and 2 falls with a ref telling me when I got fouled, "Buddy that might have been more acting than a foul, but I had to give you the benefit of the doubt on that one". I may have been 0-4 shooting, but I knew my comeback was complete when I got credit for this skill that has helped my game in the past. I have never been great at basketball, but there are 3 essentials that make my game work. My shot, running around like a nut to get open and acting or selling fouls. Without these, I may not have attempted this return. With our tallest player being 5"11 and the shortest being me and another guy at 5"5 our game is going to revolve around shooting and hustle. This makes this team a perfect fit for the return.



Since my last days at Georgia Southern intermurals with my Your Mother teammates, I always felt there was something missing competitively in my life. I have become really competitive in the corrugated box industry here in North Florida, and I have taken up Golf once a week, but basketball will always be the competitive outlet that pushes me to the limit.

Top 5 Tuesday

This Week's Top 5: Spam Email Subject Lines in my Junk Mail Folder

1. Be her CEO of love making.
2. Deficit of libido?
3. Your willie will stay rock like.
4. Try for amazing love power.
5. Give her more ot emotions.

Humpday Haiku

A no go for Joe.
There is only one real Deal.
His name is Harry.

Summer of Discontent

It's tough to remember a time in recent years when the political tides have turned so quickly.  If the midterm elections were held tomorrow, the GOP would likely take control of the House and would even have an outside shot at taking the Senate, too.    

The turning of fortunes for Obama can largely be linked to just how swiftly and soundly independents have turned against him.  Poll after poll reveal that those who identify with neither party believe the government is spending way too much money, that the economy would be better off today had the stimulus never passed, that the bailouts were a bad idea, and that the healthcare legislation ought to be repealed.  These are people who largely voted for Obama (why?) but whose views are now more in line with those that Republicans have been preaching since his first day in office.

I am not one of those that hate Obama or think he is the anti-Christ.  I am one of those who believe his views on government, on human nature, on individual freedom, and (his lack of views) on the role that a free economy plays in preserving those freedoms are deeply misguided, flawed, and simply dangerous.  You cannot continue to run World War II-sized deficits during peacetime without eventually reaching that tipping point where investors no longer want to buy US treasuries, or where there simply are no longer any investors left to buy US treasuries:  at some point interest rates have to rise to compete with the better rates of return alternative investments are promising, which is what happened under Carter.  

And every dollar spent on a new stimulus project, on new unemployment benefit checks, on new healthcare entitlement spending, must first come from a bondholders' wallet - it is a dollar that he no longer has to spend or invest.  You simply cannot stimulate one sector of the economy without first unstimulating another sector.  I have said that a million times on this blog and I will say it a million more times.         

Regardless of just how big Republican victories are in the Fall, the important question is how Obama will react.  If he is a survivor, he will follow in Clinton's footsteps and triangulate (i.e., cut deals, cut spending, reform entitlements, abandon liberals) to ensure re-election in 2012.  On the other hand, if he is truly committed to what he believes in, he will continue to watch his ratings flounder and Mitt Romney will be the next president.   

It likewise depends on just how idiotic and hypocritical the Republicans will succeed in making themselves look should they return to power.  Certainly wouldn't put it past them.

Freshman Fifteen

I wish President Adams enforced the so called "Fat Reports" for UGA sorority girls during their first year of college life. A lot of lives would've been saved.

8 MORE MONTHS!

See ya'll tonight at Kevin Barry's.

Hometown Celebrity

Has anyone noticed Ashley Norris' rise to celebrity status? He's become the new mascot of http://www.hotels.com/. (Sorry if you don't know who he is. Ashley is the really annoying red head seen at all St. Patrick's Day events in Savannah; especially those at the KofC downtown.)

Congratulations, Ashley!

Humpday Haiku

A blast from the past.
Ring Day party at The Field.
Ryan shaved his head.


Photo courtesey of Matt Muschamp's Facebook album.

Top 5 Tuesday

Back from vacation. This week's Top 5: Items on The Varsity menu
1. Chili Burger
2. Frosted Orange
3. Slaw Dog
4. Onion Rings
5. Chili Dog

British Open 2010 Picks

Please stop by Dawgs and B Street, run by dear friend and former Brigade S-3 Patrick Lowe, to place your picks.  Finally, a European sport that makes sense and is entertaining to watch.     

The 12 Months of Hilliard's: Triple-Threat July

New "Fried Banana Pudding" dessert... one bite, and you're hooked! 4 pc. only $2.99 and the 6 pc. is only $3.99.

 

The New Awesome "Triple Threat"... 3 hot wings, 3 chicken fingers, 3 Wing-Zing nuggets, fries and toast for only $5.99.

And finally...half-price Wing Zings!!  All month long!!

Pelosi: Unemployment Benefits Create Jobs

Hi, my name is Nancy Pelosi. And I am wrong about everything.

Who dat tryin to beat '01?

I'm proud to announce that 28 members of the BC Class of 2001 contributed to this year's Annual Fund, "The Campaign for The 400." This will certainly rank us in the Top 10 of all classes, as high as 4th. We also achieved "Gold Class" status, by at least 30% of our classmates contributing. Here are the 28.
1. Stephen Bruce
2. Rick Crawford
3. Tommy Davis
4. Steven Doan
5. Bobby Feus
6. Will Fleming
7. Randy Gill
8. Mark Haslam
9. Patrick Holland
10. Bo Johnston
11. Chris Lane
12. Brennan Lemieux
13. Stephen Leonard
14. T.C. Madison
15. Bryan McBride
16. David McMillion
17. Pearson Pendergrass
18. Arvind Raman
19. Michael Reardon
20. Patrick Sauers
21. Josh Simmons
22. Ryan Smith
23. Van Tyson
24. Tim Wallace
25. Brent Watts
26. Patrick Whitledge
27. Joe Wood
28. Brooks Zeigler

For Ric(k)

I know we've had our differences recently. I like to watch real sports and you like to watch gay porn. But that doesn't mean we still can't be friends. We are, after all, eternally linked by the bond of the sabre. Anyway, I heard this on the radio this morning and thought you might enjoy it.

Humpday Haiku

Soccer is over.
Wind Rose could move up the list.
Happy July Third!

Top 5 Tuesday

This Week's Top 5: Songs to kick off a road trip to a college football game (in sequential order)

1. Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith
2. Don't Bring Me Down - Electric Light Orchestra
3. Soul to Squeeze - Red Hot Chili Peppers
4. Hard to Handle - Black Crowes
5. Sabotage - Beastie Boys


**UPDATE**
I tried Jimmy John's on Friday, and I stand by my original Top 5 Italian subs.

2010 World Cup

We were not good enough. Plain and simple.
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Pabst Gets a New Owner

Well known investor, C. Dean Metropoulos has agreed to terms to purchase Pabst Brewing Company for $250 Million (100 million tallboys). THis is the same guy who reinvigotated brands such as Vlasic, Chef Boyardee and Duncan Hines.

Is our beloved beer in for a facelift?

This is a real commercial

I have seen the original Shake Weight (for women) commercial many times, but I saw this one for the first time this morning. The homoeroticism is so obvious, it's almost funny.

Humpday Haiku

Unbelievable!
An American hero.
Landon Donovan.

Top 5 Tuesday

This Week's Top 5: Bars I went to when I was home from college that I would not want to go to again.

1. Mercury Lounge
2. The Bar Bar
3. Loco's
4. Sorry Charlie's
5. Savannah Blues

Do You Like Free Candy Bars?

Gallup surveyed voters earlier this week asking this question:

Would you favor additional government spending to create jobs and stimulate the economy?

The results are not surprising: 60% of respondents said "yes", including 52% of independents. Who doesn't want more jobs and a stimulated economy?

Gallup is usually credible but I have to chide them for this one, because the question could (and should) have been worded much differently. I'd have probably asked it this way:

Would you favor additional government spending intended to create jobs and stimulate the economy, even if it wouldn't end up doing either?

Maybe the results would have been a little different.

Humpday Haiku

Today is Thursday.
I missed my Humpday deadline.
Only nine more months!

Top 5 Tuesday

This week's Top 5: Italian Subs

1. Baldino's
2. Giorgio's
3. Blimpie
4. Publix
5. Lenny's

Webber is Engaged!!

 Congrats to the blog's favorite non-BC grad.  Schedule of events:

• Bachelor party some time next March in Pulaski, Tennessee.  Not exactly sure why.  Something about a "secret fraternity" he is in being founded there. 
• Rehearsal dinner:  tentative.  Probably either Ryan's Steakhouse or Golden Corral.
• Wedding at the Cathedral.  Coastal Cathedral.
• Reception to follow at the Alee Temple, featuring the Hank Daniels' cover band. 

In all seriousness, we wish Charlie the best of luck and future success as a family man.  We all know he is the hardest-working cracker around, and while he never stepped foot on the plaza or had to wear a JROTC uniform, we still somehow find ways to tolerate him.  We'll never understand why his ancestors felt the need to break away from the one, true, universal Church back in the day, but we'll try to forgive them (even if God won't).  Congratulations, Charles, and remember:  the kingdom and the power and the glory are yours, now and forever.  Whatever the hell that means.  

Vox Populi Video Bonus

Memorial Day..

Vox Populi Gems of the Week

"SCAD had a concert recently and people had dogs there and one almost bit me. Concerts are for the public, not dogs. Someone can get bit."

"It is a pure case of age discrimination if Russ, Uga's 5-year-old half-brother and temporary mascot for UGA, is not chosen to be the official mascot. He is proven to be fit and ready to perform all Bulldog duties."

"We really need fast-food restaurants and a Carey Hilliard's in Richmond Hill."

"Go ahead and laugh at our Obama bumper stickers. At least our guy is still in office."

"When did it become standard practice to not give napkins for your fast food meal at the drive through window? When did we have to start asking? Go figure."

"At Johnny Mercer and Penn Waller Road, they 'paved paradise and put up a parking lot.' Those people tried to save the trees a year and a half ago."

"The Richmond Hill High School graduation was the worst I've ever been to due to the guests in the bleachers. The yelling and hooting sounds were undignified and a poor reflection of the entire program."