Thursday, September 06, 2007
More interesting facts about my future debate opponent...
I'm not sure why I have so many photos of Prof. Serr in my computer, but I'm willing to share the wealth. This one is a photo from back in his basketball days. I have to say, the guy hasn't aged much.
Prof. Serr actually played college basketball at two schools: First at George Mason and then at Dana College. Dana, home of the "Fighting Yet Quiet Gentlemen" is located in Nebraska, and has a "Hall of Fame" which includes Prof. Serr. Actually, the Baylor faculty has a surprising number of former college athletes, including two college basketball players (Serr and Rogers), two former college football players (Guinn and Ryan), and a former college Kendo Champion (Simpson). The rest of us aren't so athletic, for the most part. A few years ago, Bates and I decided to go toss a football around outside the room where the PC students were taking the final, and it was pretty pathetic. At the time, we were considering getting a faculty team to face off in touch football against some students, with the understanding that only students under 120 lbs. or over 300 would be eligible to play.
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I really like Prof. Serr's hat in the photo. Also, does he live in a trash can?
# posted by 
: 9:27 AM
: 9:27 AM
I'd like to see the Razor return to discussion to an important topic: College Football.
It seems that there are many Michigan fans who have completely lost there minds over last weekend's loss. This is a phenomenon I would like to foster and maintain for the next couple of decades. As a Michigan State fan it has gotten difficult to breathe through the bag I've been forced to wear over my head. But watching the mayhem in Ann Arbor has revived me.
I just wanted to note that Appalachian State's next opponent is Lenoir-Rhyne College, an institution of 1500 commuter students in Hickory, NC.
Its somewhat depressing to have to gloat over Michigan losses instead of MSU wins. Its also sad that my only outlet is my friend's law school blog. But my daily audience is University of Minnesota medical staff and they have absolutely nothing to get excited about when it comes to college ball.
Go Lenoir-Rhyne (and Baylor)Bears!! and MSU Spartans!! and minnesota golden gophers.
It seems that there are many Michigan fans who have completely lost there minds over last weekend's loss. This is a phenomenon I would like to foster and maintain for the next couple of decades. As a Michigan State fan it has gotten difficult to breathe through the bag I've been forced to wear over my head. But watching the mayhem in Ann Arbor has revived me.
I just wanted to note that Appalachian State's next opponent is Lenoir-Rhyne College, an institution of 1500 commuter students in Hickory, NC.
Its somewhat depressing to have to gloat over Michigan losses instead of MSU wins. Its also sad that my only outlet is my friend's law school blog. But my daily audience is University of Minnesota medical staff and they have absolutely nothing to get excited about when it comes to college ball.
Go Lenoir-Rhyne (and Baylor)Bears!! and MSU Spartans!! and minnesota golden gophers.
# posted by : 9:32 AM
: 9:32 AM
Walleye--
Sadly, my first year here the Golden Go-fers came down I-35 and beat up Baylor pretty bad. As you know, I'm a Michigan fan, so it's been a hard week all around.
Anon--
That's not a trash can. That's his 1997 Saab convertible. Just because something is chock-full of trash does not mean that it is a "trash can."
Sadly, my first year here the Golden Go-fers came down I-35 and beat up Baylor pretty bad. As you know, I'm a Michigan fan, so it's been a hard week all around.
Anon--
That's not a trash can. That's his 1997 Saab convertible. Just because something is chock-full of trash does not mean that it is a "trash can."
As a fan of luge and Olympic eligible figure skating, it is difficult for me to understand football. By the time the rules are explained to me and I fully understand them the season is over. Hockey is much simpler... Did the puck go in the goal? Yes? One point for that team!
However I do live here in crazy Oregon, home of what they call the annual Civil War. This is a game (and general rivalry) between the Oregon State U BEAVERS and the U of Oregon DUCKS.
While the mascots are just silly this feud is serious. Even if you are not from Oregon, never heard of these two schools and do not even like sports you have to sort of pick a side. I live next door to intense Beaver fans, but if you head one direction down my street, it would be us, Beavers, Beavers, Ducks, Beavers.
Once, Fred Meyer had basketballs on sale like HALF OFF. I wanted Bill to get one for Spencer. The only catch was you had to pick an OSU or a U of O one. Bill refused to buy it... Either way someone will not like us...
When that game comes around every fall, people here go insane. I will never forget my first Christmas here, and there was a guy who had decorated his house in the following manner: He had a GIANT inflatable U of O duck (the size of like three cars) on his lawn, and on the roof, THE ROOF!!! there were GIANT numbers in green and yellow lights that said something like 56 - 14 or whatever. I finally found out that this was the score of the Civil War game, held TWO MONTHS previous. Apparently the Ducks won that one.... HO HO HO.
However I do live here in crazy Oregon, home of what they call the annual Civil War. This is a game (and general rivalry) between the Oregon State U BEAVERS and the U of Oregon DUCKS.
While the mascots are just silly this feud is serious. Even if you are not from Oregon, never heard of these two schools and do not even like sports you have to sort of pick a side. I live next door to intense Beaver fans, but if you head one direction down my street, it would be us, Beavers, Beavers, Ducks, Beavers.
Once, Fred Meyer had basketballs on sale like HALF OFF. I wanted Bill to get one for Spencer. The only catch was you had to pick an OSU or a U of O one. Bill refused to buy it... Either way someone will not like us...
When that game comes around every fall, people here go insane. I will never forget my first Christmas here, and there was a guy who had decorated his house in the following manner: He had a GIANT inflatable U of O duck (the size of like three cars) on his lawn, and on the roof, THE ROOF!!! there were GIANT numbers in green and yellow lights that said something like 56 - 14 or whatever. I finally found out that this was the score of the Civil War game, held TWO MONTHS previous. Apparently the Ducks won that one.... HO HO HO.
As a former Oregonian myself... I must admit the Civil War is one of the best rivalries west of the Rockies...
but having also attended many a A&M-t.u. game, as well as a few OU-t.u. games... those are impressive.
Baylor's tennis rivalry iwht McNeese State is number 816 on the NCAA rivalry list...
but having also attended many a A&M-t.u. game, as well as a few OU-t.u. games... those are impressive.
Baylor's tennis rivalry iwht McNeese State is number 816 on the NCAA rivalry list...
I just want to remind both the Prof and the Walleye that my team, (not the place I went to college, for goodness' sake) Ohio State, won the Big 10 last year.
# posted by : 2:10 PM
: 2:10 PM
Hey, I have family who went to Lenoir-Rhyne. And Appalachian State. You're talkin 'bout my mama and my sister, Sleepy Walleye!
But yeah, the fact that Appalachian beat Michigan is, like, from another universe. It'll probably never happen again in about 200 years. Like a comet.
But yeah, the fact that Appalachian beat Michigan is, like, from another universe. It'll probably never happen again in about 200 years. Like a comet.
# posted by : 3:13 PM
: 3:13 PM
IPLG,
Buckeyes, being inert tree nuts, should be lowest on the Big 10(11)food chain. Eaten by gophers even. Spartans, with their high-order cognitive abilities, opposable thumbs, heavy armor, and warrior culture should be on top of the mascot food chain. Alas, it doesn't seem to work out that way on the field. Props to the Buckeyes for a couple of great seasons. Actually I like Big Ten Football in general.
Swissgirl,
I've got nothing but good things to say about App State. If I hadn't gotten a job in Minneapolis I was going to take a job in Boone, NC. Its a fun place with a great little hospital, plus lots of white-water and mountain biking, and even downhill skiing.
As for Lenoir-Rhyne, I think their football stadium has, at best, a large set of bleachers. Quite a contrast to U of M Stadium.
Buckeyes, being inert tree nuts, should be lowest on the Big 10(11)food chain. Eaten by gophers even. Spartans, with their high-order cognitive abilities, opposable thumbs, heavy armor, and warrior culture should be on top of the mascot food chain. Alas, it doesn't seem to work out that way on the field. Props to the Buckeyes for a couple of great seasons. Actually I like Big Ten Football in general.
Swissgirl,
I've got nothing but good things to say about App State. If I hadn't gotten a job in Minneapolis I was going to take a job in Boone, NC. Its a fun place with a great little hospital, plus lots of white-water and mountain biking, and even downhill skiing.
As for Lenoir-Rhyne, I think their football stadium has, at best, a large set of bleachers. Quite a contrast to U of M Stadium.
# posted by : 4:58 PM
: 4:58 PM
Sparty the Spartan looks like a complete retard. Not smart, like the Rice Owl, Owly.
# posted by : 5:19 PM
: 5:19 PM
"Sparty"? Not Theseus or Leonides or something powerful and warrior-like, but "Sparty"?
Wow. No wonder.
Who am I to talk, though. For several years the William & Mary Tribe (formerly Indians) had a big puffy thing known as "Colonel Ebirt" roaming the sidelines in faux Colonial garb.
The most disturbing mascot I've ever seen in person is the Dallas Cowboys Cowboy. His Japanese Animation-like eyes really creeped me out.
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Wow. No wonder.
Who am I to talk, though. For several years the William & Mary Tribe (formerly Indians) had a big puffy thing known as "Colonel Ebirt" roaming the sidelines in faux Colonial garb.
The most disturbing mascot I've ever seen in person is the Dallas Cowboys Cowboy. His Japanese Animation-like eyes really creeped me out.
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