Buzzmaster

  (9:56 AM)

Goooooooooood morning!

Buzzmaster

  (9:57 AM)

We're starting a few minutes early today, because I'm going to have to pause for a few minutes in the middle so I can get set up for Joey Chestnut.

Buzzmaster

  (9:57 AM)

Joey will be joining us at 10:30 a.m. ET. Hopefully he's not hungry when he gets here, because I only have my pop tarts.

loke (camden,NJ)

im the man

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Marc (Charlotte)

Chat started early?

Buzzmaster

  (9:59 AM)

That's what happens when we have an eating god like Joey Chestnut stopping in.

Zac (IN)

Hard.to.wake.up.today

Marc (Charlotte)

Is Chestnut staying for the last 30 minutes or is it a hit it and quit it 15 minute chat?

Buzzmaster

  (10:01 AM)

It's our standard 15-20 minute fare.

Big Z (Chicago)

Um, Buzz, there's only one eating God and his name ain't Joey

Buzzmaster

  (10:01 AM)

That's right, I forgot. It's Richie.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Joey should at least stay for lunch chat.

Ben (Charlotte)

So I was kicking around the soccer ball in the street yesterday, and my friend's 55-year old neighbor comes over to play with us. After a while, old guy loses control of the ball and falls over in the street, dislocating his arm. He arm was probably at a 45 degree angle, the wrong way. Absolutely disgusting.

fred (omaha)

buzz will michelle chat today, i like her

Buzzmaster

  (10:02 AM)

Don't you stalk enough people?

Brian (Madison, WI)

Joey may be able to eat a large amount of food quickly, but when it comes to eating the most amounts of food in a day the real champions reside in the MB.

Matt (IN)

Good morning everyone. I'm on time, yet late.

Nate (Madison)

TMB Member: How do you feel competing in these contests? Chestnut: Full. Next question.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Sad news in the Facebook group, Buzz. Steph (Cincy) left us. I'm guessing someone was stalking her and she fled.

Brian ((Milwaukee))

Is it 1962? Cause the Mets are sure playing like it is!

Bob (Lowell)

One more day to go and my streak is finally at 1.

Clay (Charlotte)

Morning Buzz, please don't try to keep up with Joey eatting. You might be able too but you don't have his metabolism. Cause, you know...you're fat.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Further proof that soccer shouldn't be played in the US.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Chat started early? Won't someone think of the taxpayers!

Zac (IN)

Buzz, will you challenge Chestnut in a pop tart eating contest? I got money on you buddy, don't let me down

Nate (Madison)

I would like to thank the Mets little leaguers for the entertainment last night. Woooooo, GO CREW!

Ben (Charlotte)

We dropped that guy off at the emergency room, and then went back to grill out. Good times.

tom* (parkville, md)

How did the Sportsnation run through go?

Buzzmaster

  (10:05 AM)

Pretty good. Looks like Colin and Michelle might be starting to get a little nervous.

Matt (IN)

I noticed that someone was gone but there's a lot of people in the group so I didn't bother checking to see who it was. I guess she is mad at Buzz for yesterday...

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Has Denis Leary scheduled a new chat time? I have to admit I was looking forward to that.

Buzzmaster

  (10:05 AM)

We're hearing that next Wednesday might be the day.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Man, I am sooooo glad I'm a Brewers fan and not a Cubs fan

Clay (Charlotte)

Did you enjoy yesterday afternoon's chat Buzz?

Buzzmaster

  (10:05 AM)

I did. I think the chat will work well with that show.

Colin (Bristol)

I'm just nervous about having to sit near you....that body odor is getting pretty serious my man

Matt (IN)

Ugh, phone call. Leave me alone people

Bob (Lowell)

Why are they getting nervous now. Was yesterday the first time they met you?

Nate (Madison)

Buzz, the SN chat is money. I was starting to crash at work and that woke me right up.

Buzzmaster

  (10:07 AM)

Glad to hear. We're going to try and crank up the sass meter during that chat.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Wait, the Red Sox lost?!? Whaaaaaaa?

Jamie (TAB Producer)

I was The Suits weren't busy, we've got to get a new chat host.

Matt (IN)

I enjoyed the afternoon buzz.

Jeff (Iowa)

Crash at work = changing fry oil

Brett Favre (Mississippi)

I think the SN tv show should be about me. All Brett, all the time!

Scott (Brewtown)

So, I work at the only financial institution open on Friday and two Morons...er...cutomers made appointments with me. One of them at 4pm! So much for sneaking out early. Don't these people have lives? Where's Rich Rod when you need him?

Ben (Charlotte)

I will be getting my afternoon buzz an hour earlier from now on.

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Bryan (Grand Rapids)

Today is my last day at my job and I can't think of a better way to waste my company's money than to chat on here for an hour.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Got my car back from the body shop this morning. Can't even tell that it got bombarded with golf-ball-sized hail.

Buzzmaster

  (10:09 AM)

I need to call my body shop. We have some trees nick the Schwinn on Friday when the freak storm hit central CT with the hail flying and trees falling.

Godish (Chicago)

Will they be pouring slime on SNTV's host if they say a magic word?

Brian (Michigan)

I'm actually getting pissed you haven't posted anything on Alexis Arguello. His death hits me much harder than any other celebrity. RIP Alexis Arguello, the classiest boxer ever.

Pete (NC)

Here's my analogy for chatting with Buzz on the SN chat: it's like when you have only talked to someone with their parents around, and then you go out with them and their friends with no parents. Basically you see the real person.

Matt (IN)

No thanks Ray, I don't want to see what you look like.

Bryan's Boss (Grand Rapids)

Why should today be any different? Slacker.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Why stop at an hour, Bryan? There's Fantasy Baseball at 11am, Live from Wimbledon starting at 12, and NASCAR with David Newton at 2 is always a blast.

Ben (Charlotte)

Buzz body shop = Weight Watchers

Zac (IN)

Clinton, which shop is that? Because I remember that storm and you complaing about taking the car in like 3 weeks ago....never going there

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Since we'll have a guest at 10:30, how about an early ONB, Buzz?

Buzzmaster

  (10:11 AM)

Sure...what the heck.

SUZUKI (HAWAII)

Could Rubio be traded to a contender because Minnesota needs a big man like Rasheed

Mude (Minneapolis, MN)

I think Rasheed Wallace should sign with the Celtics. He is probably got few years left on that old body, what better team to offer him home... a contending home for the top of the world.

SUZUKI (HAWAII)

I think that if Hedo or Shawn Marion goes to my Lakers, they don't need Lamar but should sign Ariza

MamaHarwell (Ohio)

Does anyone have information on Basketball Agents?

Mike (California)

Why are they pitching to Albert? Maybe because he is legit. You never let a cheater get a record just like you never deny someone who plays the game like a man a chance to swing the bat.

Ben (Miamisburg (OH))

Chris Heisey is starting out on fire in AAA for the Reds. Is Drew Stubbs watching himself get passed over for the Reds future CF job right before his eyes?

Buzzmaster

  (10:11 AM)

And that's it....

Jeff (Iowa)

All right, work calls. T-minus two days until I am out of Montana and back in the Tall Corn State. Peace out.

Scott (Brewtown)

Noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! ONB!!!!!!!!

Dave (vt)

Im feeling less motivated to post today than yesterday.

Buzz's Schwinn (BuzzMansion)

Ouch.....Buzz I'll take 5 trees falling on me if you promise never to sit on me again.

Pete (NC)

I was in an accident a couple years back and had to have a rental for 2 weeks while it got fixed. When I went to pick it up I noticed the brand new bumper had a huge gash in it. I then had to drive another rental for another week while they refixed the fixed car. It was pure pulse.

Ed Hochuli (Gym)

I go to a Body Shop. It's called the weight room. I've never seen you in here, Buzz.

Efrain (Bayonne NJ) [via mobile]

Am I here...Does this thing work?

Buzzmaster

  (10:12 AM)

Not any more than usual.

Greg (boston)

That's why you should never have a job where you deal with the public Scott, their is always some freak who thinks you shoud be there until 6 on the Friday before a holiday...

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Lame ONB, even by ONB standards. I'm not requesting that ever again.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

No, Zac, only took the car in last Monday. What took forever was the appointment for the adjuster to do an estimate.

Ben (Charlotte)

Albert Pujols is a man.

Nick (Raleigh)

Where is Joey? I thought this was a Joey Chestnut chat?

Buzzmaster

  (10:13 AM)

He'll be here at 10:30.

lawrence (stowe vt)

Papelbon has been shakey at best this year. Since he got That big contract he has not been the same closer

Buzzmaster

  (10:13 AM)

OK. Take 5 everyone. I'm going to get set up for Joey.

Buzzmaster

  (10:19 AM)

And we're back.....

Brian (Milwaukee)

Don't you mean take 59...as in hot dogs

Tim Geithner (Washington, DC)

It's unprecedented, mister President. I was watching the real-time productivity matrix, and it just spiked for 5 minutes!

Dan (Williston, VT)

Nice to see some other VT representation in the chat...

Awayne (Indy)

What exactly does an eating champ have to say in a chat?"The buns were a little stale today but once I adjusted to that I was able to chew my way to the top"?

Chris (Philly)

It's funny, taking 5 on the MB means doing 5 minutes of actual work before going back to slacking off.

Matt (IN)

"I'm going to get set up for Joey" = open another box of pop tarts

Ryan (San Diego)

What do you have to do to get set up for him? Cook a bunch of hot dogs? Haha oh man, that was lame

Buzzmaster

  (10:21 AM)

That was lame...I had to go to the room where they're putting us for the chat.

Godish (Chicago)

Do you think Joey feels bad for the leftover hot dogs?

BJ (Carmel, NY)

I think some of the mascots should be hiding right now with Chestnut coming in....He might just take a big bite outta the Orange.

Efrain (Bayonne NJ) [via mobile]

See, I love TMB so much that I am willing to stoop to via mobile status...don't ever question my dedication.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

I heard on the radio that there's an entire league of competitive eating...and one of their events is simply who can eat the most mayonnaise. Disgusting.

Zac (IN)

I just sat and stared at the ceiling for that 5 minutes

Nate (Madison)

Take 5 = Opening Pandora and getting my channels set for the day.

Greg (boston)

Buzz, just rmeember, just because you're really fat doesn't mean you can eat more hot dogs than Joey...don't try

Tom (River North)

I find it said that we can't talk about hockey in this chat room, but that we will talk to a guy who eats more hot dogs in 5 minutes than I will in a year.

chaz (sa tx)

if he eats 50 hot dogs and no body is watching, does he still get full?

Nick (Raleigh)

I ate 11 hot dogs and buns at the Charlotte qualifier...i suck

Joey Chestnut (ESPN)

Feel bad for leftover hotdogs? What are leftovers?

Buzzmaster

  (10:24 AM)

We're about five minutes away from Joey. I've been told that they might show up a few minutes early.

Clay (Charlotte)

Who said what? How do you find something said?

Christian (High Point, NC)

We can talk about hockey in this chat room, we just choose not to.

Matt (IN)

I thought they were hoot dogs

Kobiyashi (Bristol)

Ok everyone, I'm here!!! Send in those questions!!!!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Does Kobayashi even compete anymore?

Efrain (Bayonne NJ) [via mobile]

Thing is everyone knows what hotdogs are, but hockey? Did I even spell it correctly?

Nate (Madison)

I'd hate to have to be in a brat eating contest. Everytime you bite down hard the scolding hot juice sprays out all over the place.

Christian (High Point, NC)

They? He has an entourage?

Buzzmaster

  (10:25 AM)

I don't know. But he's being accompanied by someone from ESPN who is taking him around from place to place. So, in the English language when you're talking about 2 or more people, it's a "they."

ted (cape cod)

I've heard leftovers are the new fad with kids today.

Justin (Chicago)

I did a challenge to eat a 2 lb burger and fries in 10 minutes. I woulda had it, but they used a huge french role for the bun and I couldn't finish it. Come on, who has hamburgers on a french role?

Justin (Chicago)

People refer to Buzz as "They", They as in Buzz and his gigantic stomache and rear

Nate (Madison)

Coolio - Fantastic Voyage. Oh lord, today is going to be interesting.

Clay (Charlotte)

Are there competitive eatting groupies? We must ask Joey.

Greg (boston)

a buzz guest showing up early...how unlike SN

Buzzmaster

  (10:26 AM)

Looks like Crazy Legs, another professional eater is here too!

Buzzmaster

  (10:26 AM)

I think they're coming over!

Buzzmaster

  (10:27 AM)

They're here! Let's get started!

Rob (Tampa)

Do you eat any hotdogs for enjoyment or just competition?

Joey Chestnut

  (10:28 AM)

I love to eat them at baseball games. Or any kind of event where I can put any toppings on. That's one of the things I don't like about the event, I can't put any toppings on.

Efrain (Bayonne NJ) [via mobile]

What is your favorite brand of hot dog?

Crazy Legs

  (10:29 AM)

That's an easy one. I'm going to go with Nathan's. It's the oldest contest on the circuit. The perfect amount of hot dogs is 1 3/4. If you eat one, you want another one, but 3/4 is the right amount.

Dan (Denver)

Which pro arheletw would be the best competitive eater?

Crazy Legs

  (10:30 AM)

I'm going to have to go with Larry Bird. To see the way he used to dive for loose balls into the scoreboard table, a guy that got to the gym before anyone else, I could see him going to the buffet early and eating later than everyone.

Joey Chestnut

  (10:30 AM)

I'm thinking John Daly. I think he can power down some hot dogs. You have to be able to have fun.

Crazy Legs

  (10:30 AM)

One guy that hasn't been able to make the transition is Refridgerator Perry.

Steven (Nj)

What is your relationship with Kobayashi?

Joey Chestnut

  (10:31 AM)

We're competitors. We respect each other. I know he doesn't consider me a friend. But we respect each others abilities. I have friends on the circuit.

Crazy Legs

  (10:31 AM)

I think he considers you a friend except for the 10 minutes on Coney Island. But in the spirit of competition, you are mortal enemies.

Joey Chestnut

  (10:31 AM)

I'm sure he wants nothing more than to beat me.

Will (Ohio)

What is your favorite eating contest?

Crazy Legs

  (10:33 AM)

I generally perform well in the cost prohibitive items. The Acme oysters contest. To eat 24 dozen in 3 minutes for free was great. I actually blew my back out on a steak and lube chicken eating contest. That might be my least favorite contest.

John (Providence, RI)

What was going through your mind last year when you realized that you and Kobayashi had tied during regulation? How difficult was the OT?

Joey Chestnut

  (10:33 AM)

I was shocked that it came out as a tie. Nobody ever trains as a tie. Luckily I knew I had room in me for five more. I knew I could power down those five very quickly.

mike (boston)

crazy legs, i saw you on cash cab. how do you get on that show

Crazy Legs

  (10:34 AM)

I'm fortunate that Tim Eater X is an avid internet searcher and nows more assanine trivia than anyone on the planet. He answered the tough questions and I answered those about existenialism.

Sam Vise (TN)

Joey had any cheese fries lately?

Joey Chestnut

  (10:35 AM)

I haven't had any cheese fries. I'll never forget when I lost the cheese fries easting contest in Vegas. I lost from some guy who was an animal.

Crazy Legs

  (10:35 AM)

If this is really Sam Vise, then he used a technique that revolutionized the sport.

chaz (sa tx)

do pro eaters have roadies?

Joey Chestnut

  (10:36 AM)

We have groupies.

Crazy Legs

  (10:36 AM)

Technically there's a lot of food eaten in the contest, but no troughs that needed to be carried in by a roadie.

Godish (Chicago)

Contest on Saturday. How long do you abstain from eating prior to the contest?

Joey Chestnut

  (10:37 AM)

I'll have a little food on Thursday. But absolutely no solid food on Saturday morning and make sur eI'm empty for the contest.

Rickey Henderson (HOF)

Joey Chestnut might be great, but Rickey is the greatest of all time.

Shayne - NY [via mobile]

How did you get into competitive eating?

Crazy Legs

  (10:38 AM)

I was always a fan of the sport. Some people move to NYC to see the Statue, but I moved to see big guys eat hot dogs. On July 8 on the Bio Channel, there's a show that tells what happens before and after the contest. There's a documentary called, Crazy Legs Conti: Zen of competitive eating.

Tom Rizzo (Jacksonville, Fl)

Whats it like to know your biggest competition is half your size? Does that bother you?

Joey Chestnut

  (10:39 AM)

First of all, he's not half of my size, he's three quarters. SEcond, there are people twice the size of me eating half as much. Size doesn't matter. Love for eating, determination, love of competition. he's proven time and time again that size doesn't matter. He's going to give me a run for my money.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Crazy Legs, aside from you blowing out your back, what are some of the other strange injuries you've seen in competitive eating?

Crazy Legs

  (10:41 AM)

Generally there's an EMT on duty at all times. Injuries are rare. The esphoagus is the hammy of our sport. My only injury at Indy came at XFest. I ate 150 in 3 minutes. I was pelted with cell phones and sneakers when the band came on after. So it's crowd control more than the food.

Bob (Lowell)

Have you ever been thrown out of a nice restaraunt for shoving the food in your mouth with your hands?

Joey Chestnut

  (10:41 AM)

Not me.

Crazy Legs

  (10:41 AM)

Hungry Charles Hardy and I were banned from several all you can eat seafood places. Our pictures were under the counter and we were asked to leave.

John (Absecon, NJ)

Joey - saw your video practicing at Hooters - 64 was amazing - I've never seen anything like that first minute. Do you think you'll be able to repeat or improve upon that performance on Saturday?

Joey Chestnut

  (10:43 AM)

My practices fluctuate quite a bit. I wouldn't be surprised if it went up 5 or down a couple. With the drenaline of the contest or the extra day, I could see it going up or down.

Tom Rizzo (Jacksonville, Fl)

Does being a good eater make you a good drinker? Like could you drink anyone under the table?

Crazy Legs

  (10:43 AM)

Generally after a contest, you're not going to eat solid food for 24-36 hours. But with 10 pounds of food in your stomach you can drink anything you want to and not have it effect you.

Joey Chestnut

  (10:44 AM)

I've done a gallon of milk in 40 seconds and it can translate into any liquid.

Nick (NC)

How are you able to swallow so much food at one time? I can't do that after tons of practice!

Joey Chestnut

  (10:45 AM)

It's not just practice, it's just being aware of my muscles and really concentrate on it when I'm swallowing. Slowly you just build up a tolerance. When a runner runs, they're not trying to run faster all the time, they're just building it up over time and being conscience of it when you're running.

Bryan (Grand Rapids)

Describe how you feel physically during the 24 hours after a contest.

Crazy Legs

  (10:46 AM)

Depending on the food, you'll have a certain reaction that you remember year to year. This is my 8th year as a pro eater. Generally, it will be a year later when I recall what it felt like. When I ate 100 chicken wings, I can remember what the spats felt like a year later.

Greg (CT)

Joey, when did you decide that competitive eating was something you wanted to pursue?

Joey Chestnut

  (10:47 AM)

I didn't decide it, My little brother was a fan of eating long before me. He signed me up for my first one, which was lobster. I've constantly been searching for new ways with speed. I've been very competitive since I first started.

Nick (Raleigh, NC)

Joey, what exactly is your training routine leading up to July 4th competition?

Crazy Legs

  (10:48 AM)

Major League Eating does 80 events a year. Almost all the training is done at the competitive eating table. It might not matter what the food is, just the technique. If I'm eating chicken wings, I use a technique called the meat umbrella.

Joey Chestnut

  (10:49 AM)

Tuen in on the Fourth of July. We'll be pushing hard.

Crazy Legs

  (10:50 AM)

There's not better place to be than the spray zone on Coney Island. If you can't be there, then ESPN and ESPN360.com at noon ET on Saturday will let you watch the bun carnage.

Buzzmaster

  (10:50 AM)

Thanks guys!

Urban Meyer (Gainseville)

You're either with Crazy Legs Conti or you're not. If you aren't then you can go buy a seat in 37F.

Buzzmaster

  (10:50 AM)

Gotta like a couple of guys that don't take themselves too seriously, but are serious about their work.

Clay (Charlotte)

Lunch: Hot Dogs...but maybe two, not 50

**Lew** (Chicago)

Why must Romo play the kindergarten game? He is a pro and acted as such.

BJ (Carmel, NY)

Meat Umbrella...ellla...ella...eh

Chris (Philly)

Meat Umbrella! I think I just found the name for my fantasy football team this year.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

If Buzz had founded Five Guys, it would be called One Guy, because Buzz, you know, is fat.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Right from competitive eating into lunch chat: Taco salad featuring tacos made by my wife. Outstanding work!

Chris (Philly)

Lunch: A nice garden salad. Haha, just kidding, Five Guys.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Lunch: Sandwich, chips, and a soda.

Godish (Chicago)

After yesterday's SN TV chat, I found my fantasy football name: Big League Chewbacca

Matt (IN)

I'm not even hungry right now. Carry in day at work so I'm already stuffed.

Clay (Charlotte)

Tom, did you bring enough for the rest of the class...er, chatters?

Efrain (Bayonne NJ) [via mobile]

Sweet...lunch: tuna salad

Marc (Charlotte)

Lunch: All you can eat Buffet somewhere?

Bryan (Grand Rapids)

Lunch: Boxed lunch from Honey Baked Ham.

Awayne (INDY)

Lunch: Coffee Oreos and a frozen chocolate covered bannana

Marc (Charlotte)

Buzz, how come you titled the chat "Buzz with Joey Chestnut" and not "Buss with Joey Chestnut and Crazy Legs Conti". That is a little rude, don't ya think?

Buzzmaster

  (10:53 AM)

Last minute addition...I didn't realize Crazy Legs was coming too! But it was sweet. Two for the price of one.

ted (cape cod)

Lunch : sonic food as leftovers from my vacation in florida.

mike golic (espn)

50 lbs of POT ROAST!!!

chaz (sa tx)

lunch: catfish nuggets, lots o'them

Rich Rod (Ann Arbor)

People who play fantasy football and need team name inspiration from SN chats need to get lives

Trevor (Texas)

I'm thinking maybe Chinese food for lunch...or possibly Subway.

ITG (Everywhere)

I could totally eat more than Joey Chestnut! Tell him to call me on his way back from Bristol. HE'S GOING DOWN!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Buzz mistitled the chat? Won't someone think of the taxpayers!?

Trevor (Texas)

I hate 7:30 AM meetings...they always make me miss the MB...suckage.

Nate (Madison)

Lunch: After running to Best Buy, ??????

Zac (IN)

At first I didn't see Crazy Legs' idea of Larry Legend being a good comp. eater, but now that I think of it, he is getting quite large

Scott (Syracuse)

First day of NBA Free Agency and no NBA Chat Buzz? What were you thinking?

Buzzmaster

  (10:55 AM)

I was thinking big whoop.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Lunch: McDonald's

Hannibal (Behind You)

Lunch: Liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti!

oneupsman (espn)

i can eat more than those guys,

Brian (Madison, WI)

The title should be JOEY CHESTNUT AND CRAZY LEGS...with buzz.

BJ (Carmel, NY)

Two for One...nicely done.

Mercury Morris (via mobile)

Tell Joey to call me when he's on my block

tom* (parkville, md)

Buzz? Thinking?

Nate (Madison)

Hold the phone! Brian made a decision! He didn't say *McDonalds or maybe _____*

Stu Berdy (Terminal 3, DFW)

This is fun!

Chris O'Donnell (Gutter)

Buzz, do you think if I head to Coney Is. this weekend I can still get some scraps from the contest?

Buzzmaster

  (10:56 AM)

No. There won't be any scraps.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Lunch: meeting a friend at the Fox and Hound Pub over in Winston-Salem. They have great sandwiches on pretzel bread.

Brian (Milwaukee)

lunch: gonna have to grab a couple dogs now from the cart out front

Clay (Charlotte)

Okay SN, have a great hump day. Be safe, see ya tomorrow. Peace.

Tom Rizzo (Jacksonville, Fl)

BIG WHOOP??!!?!?! we could have been discussing how Eddie Curry refusing to opt out destroyed the entire luster that surrounded this free agent class. Instead all we have to look foward too is Allen Iverson ruining another franchise!

Buzzmaster

  (10:57 AM)

Big whoop.

buzz (bristol)

I could out-eat Joey Chestnut and Crazy Legs.... unless they're serving steak...

Clinton (Indianapolis)

We've got Fox and Hounds here in Indy, too. Nice pool tables.

fred (omaha)

buzz i'm going to bristol this weekend, do you want to hang out and eat hoot dogs?

Big Z (Chicago)

I could eat Larry Bird, and THEN hit the buffet!

Efrain (Bayonne NJ) [via mobile]

Great to be back even though it's via mobile...have a great one peeps!!

Awayne (INDY)

Tell Joey he is not invited to our company picnic,we are in a recession you know.

Godish (Chicago)

Newspaper out here said Eddy Curry's Chicago house is in foreclosure. He wasn't going to opt out.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

The fact that Eddie Curry is your example on improving the free agent class emphasizes Buzz's point: BIG WHOOP.

Tom Rizzo (Jacksonville, Fl)

Buzz I've determiend you have no soul

Trevor (Texas)

I'll try to be on time tomorrow guys...have a good one SN.

Scott (Brewtown)

The only thing Curry is good for is on chicken

Clinton (Indianapolis)

NBA free agency is just like Hot Stove to me; i.e., I REALLY don't care.

George Brett (KC)

I once ate 75 hot dogs while rounding the bases on an in-the-park grand slam

Matt (IN)

Here's hoping Joey doesn't suffer the same fate that Mama Cass

tom* (parkville, md)

Buzz has a soul. It's kept in a safe deposit box with Matt Damon's Oscar.

Buzzmaster

  (11:00 AM)

OK everyone, I have to clear the room for the next meeting. Thanks for stopping by. We'll be back again tomorrow morning. Until then, stay classy, SportsNation!

SN Memes (Internet)

I'm a man! I'm 40! And people who say Big Whoop need to get lives or they'll end up pumping gas and sitting in seat 37F.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

That's a myth, Matt. Mama Cass did not die from choking on food. It was a heart attack.

Matt (IN)

That Mama Cass did. Stupid people interrupting me

Awayne (INDY)

Chicken curry is more important than Eddie Curry in the SN.

Zac (IN)

Clear the room = throw his weight around

Nate (Madison)

Just when I think I'm out, this chat pulls me back in!

Matthew Berry (Bristol)

An Oscar?? Let me tell you about my Emmy...