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Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

Goooooooooood morning!

Marc (Charlotte)

Way to be on time Buzz.

Crash Davis (Durham)

Well I believe that Clinton is old; Jeff is a Dorito farmer; Nate and Brian drink way to much, Buzz is a fat, sexist, tyrant; that there should be a constitutional amendment banning people saying "THE Ohio State University," the ONB, and chatting every morning between 10 and 11.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Good morning, folks! Let's get this Hump Day going.

Ben (SW Ohio via Charlotte)

LOL <----that goes to all the Rick Pitino comments today.

Rick Pitino (on the stand)

Buzz, I'll give you $3000 if you start the chat on time

Buzzmaster

  (10:01 AM)

I love how everyone is talking about how this will effect his recruiting, how this will effect the team, how this lawsuit is ridiculous....ummmm, what about the fact that he cheated on his wife of 33 years?

Marc (Big D)

Hump Day!

stacy (georgetown ky)

morning y'all!!!

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

I'm very disappointed in Rick Pitino.

Rick P. (Louisville, KY)

What happens in the back of an Italian restaurant, stays in the back of an Italian restaurant. I do recommend the lasagna though

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Not touching the Rick Pitino story.

Trevor (Texas)

Goooooood Morning SPORTSNATION!

Tom (River North)

Buzz, unfortunately people seem to care less about the family issues and more about the sports side of things. It's pretty messed up.

Ed Hochuli (Chat Ref)

Cmon Ben, you know better. 5 yards for using "LOL" in the chat. Repeat 1st down.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

It's gonna have a positive effect on the recruiting. Future NBA players will want to know how to deal with a pregnant one night stand. For some of them, it might be more important than a jump shot

Greg (Ellicott City)

Lunch: Roast beef sandwich.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Alright I'll admit I drink too much, but WAY too much? Come on.

Coach Cal (Lexington)

Does this mean I'm not the most crooked coach in the state Kentucky now?

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Stacy, sweetie, shouldn't you be in school?

Brian (Madison, WI)

You cheat on your wife and you try sweeping it under the rug you deserve what you get.

Matt (IN)

I have a friend who has close ties to the UK program. Pitino's been known as a "player" for years. I'm just surprised it's finally out there.

Bryan charlotte nc [via mobile]

We seperate business from personal buzz. Unless its really juicy.

fred (omaha)

stacy you are creepy, stop it.

Clay (Charlotte)

Morning Buzz, is infidelity become socially acceptable?

Buzzmaster

  (10:04 AM)

The fact that NO ONE has mentioned this fact, it sure sounds like it.

Nate (Madison)

I drink WAY too much, listen here Crash!

Trevor (Texas)

Why do guys immediately go for a form tackle when they charge the mound? It's not really a brawl, it's more of an ameteur wrestling match.

Internet Political Guy (Worldwide Web)

Bill Clinton made it socially accepted to cheat on your wife.

David (PA)

Is this entire chat going to be about the quality of american society? Or can we get back to mindless drivel?

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Well go back to what Tom (River North) said, and he's absolutely right. People are looking at the sports side of this, not the social side. And it's all ass-backward.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

There's more here than cheating on your wife, there's the other thing as well.

Brian (KY)

You would think after the McNair tragedy and now this anyone who is gonna cheat would stop and think about it.

Scott (Indy)

I'm not sure if it is socially acceptable, just not surprising.

Nate (Madison)

I say we continue the movie chat from yesterday.

Clay (Charlotte)

The funny thing about the brawl was Porcello did a nice reverse and ended up throwing Youk down.

JB (TX)

Rich men stray, it happens. They get more opportunites then that $20K per year set because women are attracted to their money, power and fame. And men are weak, we love attention from women.

Nate (Madison)

I don't think it's any of our business.

Greg (Ellicott City)

If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis.

Marc (Charlotte)

I second what David said.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Not a bad little brawl, but it's no Nolan Ryan v. Robin Ventura.

Pedro Martinez (Philly)

I would've thrown Youk to the ground

Ryan (San Diego)

Throwing your helmet is such a Boston move

Ben (SW Ohio via Charlotte)

It's becoming normal to hear about infidelity. It's somewhat of a novelty to hear about the abortion.

Trevor (Texas)

Same thing with Vick, no one cares about his life they just want to know if he'll play football again. These guys' personal lives don't effect us nearly as much as their sports life does.

Nate (Madison)

I say if a politician runs on his morals and social norms, etc, then you can criticize him for things like cheating. But if it's someone that does not do that and just happens to be in the public light, its none of our business to pass judgement and talk about 24/7.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

"Anyone who cheat would stop and think about right" yeah right... You know, it's not like it happens since the dawn on humanity

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Oh JB, not that double standard issue. You think women don't like attention from men?

Brian (Madison, WI)

Well Buzz half of marriages don't work so I don't think people are fazed by that anymore.

Robin Ventura (Chicago)

Be careful of who's pitching when you charge the mound guys.

Ben (SW Ohio via Charlotte)

Can anyone translate the French that Louis just spoke? Merci.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Well, the only reason we wind up hearing about their personal lives is BECAUSE of their sports life. And people seem to give way too much of a damn about it, too. They're human beings, too, give 'em some freaking space.

Marc (Charlotte)

True Nate, but what if he's recruiting players and using his morals/social norms as a means of getting them to commit to his program?

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

I think if I'm making millions of dollars and what the public thinks of me could affect that, I'm gonna do my damnest to behave!

stacy (georgetown)

where is the chat ref at because yes we have some offenders for lunch and it is not lunch chat time yet!!

BROOKE (MS)

Why r they ready to kill a man's career because of something he did in his personal life

Eric (Livingston)

I know Porcello from high school (he played for Seton Hall Prep, which is in my division) so that was really funny for me to see.

Trevor (Texas)

Marc, do you really think any of these players care about morals? 95% of these guys care about TV exposure and pro potential...not academics or character building.

Nate (Madison)

I think Pitno uses the..."my system obviously creates winners, and lots of my players make it to the NBA" card more then his morals card.

Bryan charlotte nc [via mobile]

Lets discuss something that matters. For example which is better Blazing Saddles or Young Frankenstien?

Buzzmaster

  (10:12 AM)

How about Young Einstein?

Ben (SW Ohio via Charlotte)

I don't think 'morals', 'Louisville' and 'recruiting' are supposed to be in the same sentence.

David (PA)

Porcello had good form on the tackle. The Tigers first baseman was terrible when he whiffed on Youk.

Russell (BB House)

I'll show you out of control!

Clay (Charlotte)

Kicking the catcher before you charge the mound is still the smartest move ever made.

Steve (Chicago)

It's funny when people say they 'know' someone because they played highschool in their division. I guess I know Michael Finley then, he played highschool ball in my division.

Nate (Madison)

With Pitno and Coach Cal in the same state, is the NCAA just going to set up an embassy in KY?

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Young Einstein! With Yahoo Serious! I had completely forgotten about this movie

Brian (KY)

I hate Big Brother with a passion, but something about Michele keeps me watching.

Trevor (Texas)

I'd like to see a study of top recruits and where there interest lies when picking a college. I'd bet my life that at least 90% have no interest in academics or the morals/values standard.

Matt (IN)

I remember Otis Nixon of the Braves slicing that pitcher from the Phillies (I think) with his spikes one time. Ripped his uni up. That had to have hurt.

David (PA)

I want to see two managers go at it sometime, like hockey goalies do.

Chima (BB House)

Do you like my lips? They cost a lot of money to get this way.

Bryan charlotte nc [via mobile]

Young Einstein? Buzz you deserve to sit im time out for that.

Nate (Madison)

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. "We'd have more luck playing pickup sticks with our butt cheeks than we will getting a flight out of here before daybreak"

Eric (Livingston)

Well it's a little different for me. I've actually met him and talked to him before.

Trevor (Texas)

Or Lou vs. Bobby Cox.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Blazing Saddles or Young Frankenstein? Wow, that's a tough call. I'd have to say Blazing Saddles. Two words: campfire scene.

Trevor (Texas)

Ozzie vs. Lou would be a classic manager brawl.

BROOKE (MS)

youkilis had the worst charge to the mound i've seen in awhile...y didn't he just punch that dude in the face...i mean he didnt even tackle him good

David (PA)

Ozzie would own just about any other manager in a fight.

Jordan (BB House)

I was gonna say something.. but I forgot.

Eric (Livingston)

Airplane! Yes I'm serious, and don't call me Shirley.

JB (TX)

High school athletes care about 3 things: 1. Playing time 2. TV exposure 3. Can you get me to the league? If a coach can give them these 3 things they'll be there.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

The heart attack danger is way too high with managers fighting

Don Zimmer (New York)

Those damn Sox are lucky I wasnt out there yesterday or I would have raised some hell

Bryan charlotte nc [via mobile]

Two things im very proud of: ive never been on twitter and ive never watched any show like big brother.

Grammar Police (On Patrol)

Pull it over, Brooke. Tackle him good? I think you mean tackle him well. Here's your tick...ah, never mind, you're from Mississippi.

Matt (IN)

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue

Marc (Charlotte)

Isn't the BB house void from the outside world?

Brian (Madison, WI)

I think Youk underestimated losing his balance off the side of the mound. His route to the pitcher made it easy for Porcello to take him down.

Trevor (Texas)

The best mound charges are when the pitcher charges back...a la Kyle Farnsworth.

Buzzmaster

  (10:17 AM)

Still the best take down ever. Too bad Farnsworth couldn't pitch well enough for us to see him do that again.

Paul (Ft Worth)

Billy Martin>Lou P>Ozzie G

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Wow, Bryan, you're so hip and edgy! Can I be like you when I grow up?

Buzzmaster

  (10:18 AM)

Again, right? You meant to say when you grow up again.

Jonathan (Madtown)

WWE likes he way MLB players fake fights.

Turin (Torino)

The best mound charge was when the player kicked the catcher before he charged.

Jeremy (Boston)

The best mound charge was Izzy Alcantra....kicked the catcher so he couldn't be tackled from behind.

David (PA)

The best was when Milton Bradley threw the ball back at the pitcher... I tihnk that was Milton, someone will correct me.

Jessie (BB House)

Jeff is going to screw me and Natalie and Natalie doesn't even understand it yet. Who would have guessed I'm the smartest person in here!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Of course, Buzz. Good call.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

What's the sports equivalent of bieng the smartest person in the BB house? Being the tallest jockey?

Eric (Livingston)

I'm waiting for the day the batter catches the ball with his bare hand before charging the mound

Jeremy (Boston)

And the whole other team surrounded Izzy, but nobody wanted a piece of him.

BROOKE (MS)

well youk had a chance to form tackle him and mayb even pickup and dump him on his back...mayb the mound had somethin 2 do with it

Robin Ventura (Retired)

I preach to baseball kids not to charge the mound. Especially against seniors.

George Brett (KC)

I could charge a mound back in the day...

Trevor (Texas)

Worst mound charge=Jose Offerman...he went Mick Foley on the diamond.

Buzzmaster

  (10:21 AM)

That happened in Connecticut. It was all over the news. If you use a weapon when charging the mound, that's lame.

Jessie (Torino)

I dont know what the big deal is about that MLB steriod list.

Eric (Livingston)

I believe the equivalent is being the fastest offensive lineman

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Eric, and that batter will be charging the mound with a broken hand as well.

JB (TX)

If you're not famous and you're on Twitter you're either A) really lame or B) you really like yourself. I looked around on it, saw a conversation btwn Reggie Bush and LenDale White about practice sucking, that was about the most interesting thing. I'll pass.

Ryan (San Diego)

I stopped watching this BB after 2 episodes...the people on there were boring

Buzzmaster

  (10:22 AM)

I can see that. All the dudes are wearing tank tops, so there are no popped collars to look at.

colin (ny)

ubelieveable skip youk will be suspended you cant throw a helmet and recieve no punishment. wow skip you lost it

Jeremy (Boston)

And, just another reason why they need to get rid of the DH. Alot harder to throw at people when you have to bat next time around.

Buzzmaster

  (10:23 AM)

According to that theory, there would never be fights in the NL, which is false.

Marc (Big D)

Colin ------------------------------------->

Ryan (San Diego)

You see right through me buzz

David (Cleveland)

When I'm in my fantasy football draft, and Michael Turner, MJD, Chris Johnson, and Matt Forte are out there, who should I get?

Buzzmaster

  (10:24 AM)

Walter Payton. He's the best RB of all time.

Trevor (Texas)

I usually conform with pop culture, but I will never EVER use or follow Twitter.

Ben (SW Ohio via Charlotte)

My mom made me breakfast. See you guys later.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I think Youk intended on using his helmet as a weapon and then decided at the last second that it wasn't a good idea so just threw it at him for good measure.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I'm late. Sue me. That Porcello takedown was pretty fantastic, although he didn't deserve to be thrown out of the game.

Matthew (Greensboro, NC)

The main issue with all this is if Pitino acted in a manner outside the standards of the University and deserves to be fired or forced to resign. And to be honest this has not been brought up on ESPN yet, but if the Governor of South Carolina can remain in office after having a long lasting affair, I fail to see why Pitino cannot keep his job as Head Basketball coach.

Tom (River North)

If they didn't want people to charge the mound, maybe suspensions for pitchers would actually mean something. Suspending a pitcher for 5 games is what, one start? On top of that, players usually keep playing while they protest the suspension.

Trevor (Texas)

Wasnt' it Paul Wilson that charged Farnsworth? So much for the theory of no fights with no DH.

Paul (Ft Worth)

Twitter is actually quite entertaining if you follow the right people...

Jeremy (Boston)

Agreed Buzz.....but at least the team can hit the right person, instead only having the option of hitting the team's best player(s)

Buzzmaster

  (10:26 AM)

Yeah, but it seems like the team never hits the pitcher. They still go after the team's best player.

Ric Flair (NC)

These guys need to work the crowd better when they charge the mound. Whoooooooo!

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Gotta go, damn conference call! don't those people see I'm busy? Lunch: some wrap

Matt (IN)

David, you have to grab Ki-Jana Carter if he's available. Trust me.

Joey (Akron)

Who is the best fantasy running back in this year's draft beside's Adrian Peterson?

Buzzmaster

  (10:26 AM)

Barry Sanders.

Trevor (Texas)

Porcello was thrown out because he beaned two guys, no sure if there was a warning issued beforehand. But you know after 3 guys get plunked, the next guy to bean someone is gone.

Ceddy nash (Sacramento)

whats up wit these first round sit out! can they put a frakin cap on it like the nba and end that crap! BUZZZMASTER ANSERW

Jeremy (Boston)

True Buzz....but I am pretty sure Joba would have a few pitches thrown at him in Fenway after going after Youk last year.

Dan (Miineapolis)

I thought Youk charging was baloney. After all the beans and brushbacks the bean 'score' was even, and besides, it's the 2nd inning AND Youk hangs over the plate.

Tom (River North)

Buzz, come on, Barry Sanders? What about Bo Jackson?

Brian (KY)

Bo knows fantasy football

Jeremy (Boston)

OK. I just want Joba beaned. Is that OK?

Nolan (Hartford)

I'm looking foward to watching the USA Mexico qualifier today at 4 on ESPN...oh wait...nevermind...

Buzzmaster

  (10:28 AM)

It's called broadcast rights.

David (Banning)

What did I miss............oh, nothing. Carry on, and Buzz is fat.

Matt (IN)

That's what kills me about the guys charging the mound. They hang over the plate and then want to get mad when they get hit. Sorry guys, the pitcher is allowed to come inside.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Louisville employs Pitino because he is a great basketball coach, not because he is a great human being.

Clay (Charlotte)

Well Jeremy, it is a little cruel to wish pain on someone else, so no that's not okay.

Ryan (San Diego)

I will be brushing up on my Spanish today during the game on the one and only Telemundooooooo

JB (TX)

ONB?

Buzzmaster

  (10:30 AM)

Let's do it....

Jeff Bishop (West Hills Ca)

I like your show you both make a good team and you make great rivals on game time.

Candace Thompson (Riverton, WV)

Last nite aug 12 during the midnight show you showed a clip of my son's basketball video he made out in the yard. We missed it. A friend called and told him about it. He was so excited. We would love to see it. He has a blast making these videos and works really hard at it.

RAY GORDON REID ( RALEIGH NC 27601)

MY NUMBER ONB AT 10.15 A M BUZZ IAM A ACC FOOTBALL STADIUM

Chris (Perry Fl. 32347)

The Brewers are having a bad mounth, what should the do to improve their team.

John Olsen (Chicago,Illinois)

Do you think the cubs will win the NL Central

Chris (Perry Fl. 32347)

Who are hte 5 teams wanting to sign Michael Vick?

Jason (toledo)

hello?

Jesse De La Cruz (Joliet,IL)

Best fit for Vick is the miami dolphins! The wild cat offense would be perfect for micheal to show all his skills at quarterback. We all know he can run, so why not take advantage of it?

sonnysfarm (Florida)

The "GREATEST" ESPN sports pro progectors, can not pick their noses!!!! Best guess is 33% correct.

TJ Randall (Clovis, CA)

How do i get SportsNation to read my college football blog i made?

andrew (fl)

i have seen bad calls left and right with mlb. like bad calls that change games, for example that bad call with the rays and red sox. the ball going in the equitment bag! ha! even though rays won, still!

josh (kansas)

yankees rule patriots rule

Elliot Meyer (Hannibal, MO)

Please give me one good reason why the USA vs. Mexico game is not on an ESPN network? By far, it is the biggest game for the national team this year, and pending the result, it could be one of the biggest ever.

Darwin (Lima, Ohio)

I am a Ohio State Buckeye fan who is getting really tired of how OSU is considered slow and less talented than other conferences. Also how the Bucks have failed to win recent BCS games. Funny how no on on ABC or ESPN has yet to mention that Oklahoma has lost three consecutive BCS games to the likes of Boise State and West Virginia. Is this not being mentioned because ABC has a contract with the Big 12 and televises the Dr. Pepper Big 12 championship game. Please don't act as if you are the only unbiased sports network unlike CBS and NBC who are totally biased about the teams and conferences they have contracts with. At least OSU lost to Texas, LSU and Florida over the past few years. That's respectable. Will somebody at ABC and ESPN have the guts to talk about how overated Oklahoma has been over the past 3 years.

Buzzmaster

  (10:30 AM)

And that's it.....

Sean (Philly)

Uh oh, Tiger was seen wincing while on the range?

Clay (Charlotte)

Do they tailgate for soccer games like they do at football games?

Marc (Big D)

Come on guys, it isn't like he grazed him. It hit him between the numbers.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Actually, Trevor, Procello only beaned one guy. He missed Martinez int he first inning and then hit Youkilis. And the pitch "at" Youkilis was clearly not on purpose.

Buzzmaster

  (10:31 AM)

You can say it wasn't on purpose. But clearly not on purpose, I don't know about that.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Thanks a lot, Darwin. You just gave me an aneurysm.

Clay (Charlotte)

The Dolphins have Ronnie Brown and Pat White, I think they are set on the Wildcat front.

Jonathan (Madtown)

Buzz, since when did these morally questionable Buzz Chatters earn the right to pass judgement on others? The monkeys in this zoo are out of control.

Clay (Charlotte)

'pro progectors', I don't even know what that means.

Nate (Madison)

So Terrelle Pryor reportedly ran a 4.33 40 for the Buckeyes? I'm not sure about that.

Carlos Zambrano (Chicago)

I bet Youk doesn't charge the mound if I hit him.

Trevor (Texas)

Thanks for the correction, I wasn't sure if he got Martinez or not. Thought he did, but maybe he didn't.

sue (schenectady,ny)

this happened in 2003. and it came out because of the extortion charges against her. Pitino admitted his wrongdoing, and i will guarantee you that his wife had plenty to say about it.

Sean (Philly)

Bad Mounth? Well if they are eating a lot of Brauts, that could probably mess your mouth up. As for month, I would suggest pitching and/or hitting.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Clinton is referring to a conversation he had with Charles Darwin 178 years ago, which just now blew his mind.

Matt (IN)

You're either for being morally questionable of against it. If you're for it, we will have special guest Rick Pitino signing autographs up in 37F.

Matt (Junction City, KS)

DO you guys think that with a hostil crowd the USA has a legit chance at beating Mexico today??

Kobe (LA)

Hey Rick.....just give your wife a bigger ring. Fixes everything.

Ben (Madison, WI)

Good morning Buzz. I'm glad I got here just in time for the ONB.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

*slow clap* Well done, Tom. That's why you're a Hall of Famer!

Aramis Ramirez (Chicago)

Hey Carlos!

Trevor (Texas)

Big Z, I elect that you bean Prince Fielder. That would be an insane mound brawl.

Buzzmaster

  (10:34 AM)

The earth would shake.

Clay (Charlotte)

Does the US soccer team ever NOT have a hostile crowd?

Matt (IN)

That was not supposed to be a fake Urban. Just me.

Marc (Big D)

URBAN MEYER'S SECRET IDENTITY IS REVEALED!

Chuck Norris (USA)

I have been officially added to the US soccer roster. USA 123 Mex 0

Michael Barrett (Bruised Ego)

Carlos Zambrano's right.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I'm trying to come up with a better mound brawl than Fielder-Zambrano. Can't think of one.

Brian (KY)

Then Sportscenter would have its first ever sumo highlights

Trevor (Texas)

The MLB could rack up if they showed that "brawl" on PPV. Big Z vs. Prince...MLB 2009...Tickets on sale now!

Nate (Madison)

Does the US soccer team ever have a crowd in general?

Buzzmaster

  (10:36 AM)

You'd be surprised.

JB (TX)

Buzz, you shake the earth all by yourself. You know, because you're fat.

Geo Soto (Chicago)

Prince Fielder is a wuss. He tried to run me over at the plate last year and I completely leveled him into the ground.

Ben (Madison, WI)

So I have a best infestation, or insurrection, or inundation, or something going on in my house right now. Does anyone have any good bat killing tips?

Eric (Livingston)

Fielder and CC Sabathia. The Battle of the Bulge.

Nate (Madison)

Carlos Lee and CC. Would take them a month to finally get to one another.

Marc (Charlotte)

Someone call the whambulance for Darwin.

8th Grader (Wisky)

Buzz is so fat, when he sits around the house, he sits AROUND the house.

Ben (Madison, WI)

By best I mean bat. I'm really not drunk.

Clay (Charlotte)

Ben, tennis racket.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Ben: Hire a professional.

Mike Ditka (Da Coach)

I've been asked to assist in coaching the US team. USA 495 Mex minus 52

stephanie (cincy)

Ben, my tip: Move

Trevor (Texas)

Ben....Flamethrower.

Matt (IN)

Don't fall asleep at night Ben.

Tom (River North)

What about Sabathia? He's probably bigger than Zambrano.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Maybe a brawl between two roid-ragers would be better than that. But that wouldn't happen now, you know, because NOBODY in the MLB takes PED's anymore.

Justin (MA)

Why isnt ESPN broadcasting the USA-Mex game? and why the heck is it at 4et?

Buzzmaster

  (10:40 AM)

It's called broadcasting rights people. How is this a hard thing to understand? Is every Super Bowl on ESPN? BCS title game? I believe Telemundo has the rights to the game. But I think I also heard they'll be broadcasting in English or something?

Steve (DC)

Why do you care?

Eric (Livingston)

Clemens vs. Bonds... Battle of Needle Point

Clinton (Indianapolis)

*facepalm* We went over this earlier. ESPN doesn't have the broadcast rights for the game.

Clay (Charlotte)

Justin, you're a little late for this conversation, please scroll up.

Jeremy (Boston)

Randy Johnson and Pedroia. David vs Goliath.

Crash Davis (Durham)

I never used PED's. Maybe that's why I only made it to the show for 21 days.

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

The US really has no shot of winning today, hopefully they pull a draw and avoid getting hit with D-Cell batteries.

Ben (SW Ohio via Charlotte)

One of my friends is from Central America, and he had this to say about Mexico City: 'never go there'

Ed Hochuli (Chat Ref)

That's a 5 yard penalty on Justin (MA) for not reading previous posts. We've already discussed the broadcasting of the USA-MEX game, son.

Ben (Madison, WI)

I even had a dream last night about a bat that could open a cage door with his opposable thumbs. I woke up in a cold sweat...

Clinton (Indianapolis)

I predicted Mexico would win yesterday, but that is a prediction I would gladly be wrong about.

Trevor (Texas)

Sabathia may be bigger, but Zambrano's temperment would make it a clash of the titans.

Matt (IN)

If you just waved a pack of hoot dogs around I think Big Z would lose focus pretty quickly

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

You're SLEEPING in a house infested with bats? You are aware that they fly around only at night, right?

Clay (Charlotte)

Ben, ummm, you might want to talk to somebody about those dreams...Buzz are you free for a counciling session?

Buzzmaster

  (10:43 AM)

I'm not sure I want to hear what he has to say and he might not want to hear what I have to say.

Clay (Charlotte)

Hoot dogs? Are they made of owls? Isn't that against the law?

tom* (parkville, md)

Bat is TAB spelled backwards.

Buzzmaster

  (10:44 AM)

That's deep.

Marc (Charlotte)

I saw an article yesterday that a company is making duck dogs and buffalo dogs.

JB (TX)

Buzz has dreams about being fat. Then he wakes up and realizes his dreams came true! You know, because he's fat.

Elliot (Baltimore)

Why is ESPN not covering the USA Mexico world cup qualifying game? I thought you were supposed to be the "worldwide leader".

Buzzmaster

  (10:45 AM)

Please tell me that you're joking, or else I'm going to reach through this compu.....never mind.

Scott (Indy)

race car spelled backwards is race car!

stephanie (cincy)

Buzz don't hurt him!

Bryan charlotte nc [via mobile]

The whole TAB thing blew my mind.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Is tom* saying that Michele Beadle and Colin Cowherd should come clear up Ben's bat problem?

Clay (Charlotte)

Actually it's rac ecar...you put the space in the wrong place.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Deep breath Buzz, deep breath. He's from Baltimore, he doesn't know any better.

JB (TX)

You know people, just because its not on ESPN doesn't mean you can't watch it. I'm just sayin...

The Suits (ESPN)

We are not covering it because it is Soccer........oh wait, am I not supposed to say that?

Brian (Madison, WI)

So when the report came out that Tiger Woods was going to get fined by the PGA Tour do you think he called them up and goes "Fine me? Really? I'm feeling the need for a vacation. How are those ratings going?"

Buzzmaster

  (10:48 AM)

I think he called them up and said, "You're not going to fine me" and hung up. Ten minutes later the PGA released a statement saying they were going to fine him.

Ed Huchuli (Chat Ref)

I can't take this anymore, Tim- Take over! *storms out of chat*

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Tiger is not getting fined for anything!

The Suits (Bristol)

Buzz, you have permission to act with hostility towards the next person to ask about the USA/Mexico game.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

That is called a palindrome. So is "I'm a lasagna hog go hang a salami"

Eric (Livingston)

go hang a salami, i'm a lasagna hog (it's a palindrome)

Buzzmaster

  (10:49 AM)

Weird. Those two messages came in back-to-back.

Harold (LA)

Tiger uses the jedi mind trick

Clinton (Indianapolis)

That, or he said, "Yeah, don't hold your breath on getting that check."

Marc (Charlotte)

Who is Ed Huchuli?

Buzzmaster

  (10:49 AM)

That's just messed up.

tom* (parkville, md)

Is Madison calling out Baltimore? 'Cause I'd easily sign up as a counterspy for Madison if they'd get me out of this heckhole.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Nurse, i spy gypsies, run! is also a palindrome.

stephanie (cincy)

Go ahead and fine Tiger. That will show him.

tom* (parkville, md)

Lasagna and salami are calling you, Buzz.

Buzzmaster

  (10:50 AM)

I know. Now I'm hungry.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

ESPN really should be covering the game, though...any explenation as to why they aren't?

Buzzmaster

  (10:51 AM)

There will be coverage of the game. We're just not broadcasting it.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Lunch: Sandwich, chips, and a soda.

Marc (Charlotte)

Tom, they'll pay you in beer.

Justin (Rockford, IL)

Lunch: Chipotle

Clay (Charlotte)

Lunch: Something cheap.

Harold (LA)

Tiger.."you're not going to fine me". PGA "we're not going to fine you". Tiger "I'm gonna take as long as I need" PGA "you're going to take as long as you need" Tiger.."these aren't the droids you're looking for" PGA..."these aren't the drugs we're looking for"

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Lunch: spinach salad, unsweet tea

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Madison - college town, lots of partying. Baltimore - setting for the Wire and Homicide: Life on the Street. Um....I'm picking Madison.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

A man, a plan, a canal. Panama!

Trevor (Texas)

Lunch....Subway...Eating Fresh.

Sean (Philly)

They could have just given Tiger a check for $1,490,000 instead of $1,500,000 and not given him a chance to not pay it.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Lunch: Spaghetti and meatballs made by . . . me. I'm pretty good at making meatballs. So, still Outstanding work!

Ben (Madison, WI)

Lunch: Hiding in the corner with a racquetball racket.

Eric (Livingston)

Lunch: can't come soon enough

Scott (Indy)

Lunch: Lasagna. Or salami.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

Palindrome chat > soccer chat

Clay (Charlotte)

You know I was trying to convince myself that everybody wasn't a geek in TMB, but we just had a conversation about palindromes...shot that theory to hell.

Matt (IN)

Lunch, probably nothing. Carry in day at work and I'm already stuffed.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

(this one is for Buzz's benefit): Now I see bees, I won!

stephanie (cincy)

lunch: soup and crackers. Not feeling so great today.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

They should make a salami lasagna...mmm...genoa salami.

Tom (River North)

Lunch: whatever my mom is making since I'm at home for a few days.

Nolan (Hartford)

Lunch: Cornerstone chicken cutlet sub

Maddog (Oxford, MS)

Are you sure you could deal with all those disrespectful whippersnappers in Madison, Clinton?

Marc (Big D)

Lunch: Deli Creations, Mt. Dew, TBD dessert.

Trevor (Texas)

I'm not a geek...maybe a slacker, but not a geek.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Sure, Maddog! Buy 'em a beer, and you're their new best friend!

Jim Brown (Cleveland)

Sorry, Buzz. I'm the best running back of all-time.

Buzzmaster

  (10:56 AM)

Oh good Lord....there's now a Snuggie "Designer Series" which includes zebra and leopard prints....does it feel cold in here?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Geek isn't the worst thing I've ever been called.

Ben (Madison, WI)

Burn in hell, Rastall. Everyone else, have a lovely day.

JB (TX)

Lunch: some big deal meeting going on in the conference room. They're ordering sandwiches, I'm stealing one. Also, Rick Pitino is just a man, remember that.

Nate (Madison)

Madison, disrespectful, and whippersnappers in the same sentence? I'm speechless

Rickey Henderson (Hall of Fame)

Whatever Jim, Rickey knows that if Rickey had played in the NFL Rickey would be the greatest of all time.

Nate (Madison)

Buzz, do you think my roommate has a problem if he has gotten so drunk twice in the last 4 months that he has peed his pants in his sleep and ruined his iPhone at the time? I think so.

Buzzmaster

  (10:57 AM)

Lemme guess, he probably also bragged about it?

Bob (Lowell)

What's the matter Buzz, can't decide which one to wear?

Clay (Charlotte)

Now, I'm counting myself in this geek conversation, so it's not like not taking any responsibility.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Ben's bat problem = karmic retribution for telling Rastall to burn in hell?

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Everyone have a great day. Bye y'all.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I'm on vacation the rest of the week. Try not to make too much fun of me while I'm gone. See you next week.

Rickey Henderson (Cali)

Hey Brown, don't ever drop the greatest of all-time line. The greatest of all-time might have to take you out to the woodshed and slap you around a bit.

Matt Damon (Buzz's House)

Buzz, I'll take one of each. If you insist on only getting one though, I'll take the zebra.

Bryan charlotte nc [via mobile]

Lunch skipped due to eye checkup.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

I think the Wisconsin folks are extra hostile toward Rastall because they don't want to own up to the fact that he is from their state.

Jim (DC)

the snuggie designer series makes a great, stylish throw according to the adds...who the pitino is wearing these things out in public?

Trevor (Texas)

*Note to self: make fun of Tom (West Bloomfield, MI) as much as possible next week

Marc (Big D)

54.5 hours until the most wonderful time of the week. We can do it.

Butters (South Park )

Hamburgers...this chat is over!

Clay (Charlotte)

Telling Rastall to burn in hell will only get you good Karma.

stephanie (cincy)

Is there a penalty for using Y'all in the MB? If not there should be

Clay (Charlotte)

Alright SN, have a great hump day, we'll see ya tomorrow. Peace.

Nate (Madison)

No, he tried blaming us this past weekend because we found him on our porch, sleeping, locked out. Carried him into his room and threw him in his bed.

Buzzmaster

  (10:59 AM)

Sounds like a delightful roommate.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Trevor, I think you mean the rest of this week. He'll be back next week.

tom* (parkville, md)

Thanks again, Buzzchatters.

Eric (Livingston)

Kill the bat with a bat. It's poetic.

Mark (Boston)

Haha it's pretty funny how everyone tells Rastall to burn in hell now...

Wayne G (Phoenix)

If I played in the NFL, I would own every scoring record. Because I'm the Greatest

Trevor (Texas)

Is there a penalty for not capitalizing your name? If not there should be.

Buzzmaster

  (11:00 AM)

Except tom*. He's grandfathered into that rule.

Clay (Charlotte)

The Great One, not Greatest.

Pedro Cerrano (Clubhouse)

You need hats for bats, Ben. Keep bats warm.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Alright, folks, stay classy, and have a good rest of your day!

stephanie (cincy)

Leave him on the porch Nate. Don't be an enabler

Trevor (Texas)

*Edit: make fun of Tom THIS week, he'll be back next week

Ed Hochuli (Chat Ref)

After review of the "y'all" the play stands as called. There is no foul on the play because Robbi is far enough south to say y'all and she is a girl.

Buzzmaster

  (11:01 AM)

And we're done here. Be sure to check out SNTV this afternoon. And we'll be back again tomorrow morning. Until then, stay classy SportsNation!

tom* (parkville, md)

Hit the bat with a bat/ AtAtAtAtAtAtAtAtAt (tom*'s brief bad poem of the day)

Rich Rodriguez (Ann Arbor)

People who stay classy need to get lives.

Trevor (Texas)

Pedro, are you telling me Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?

tom* (parkville, md)

I'm a grandfather? Dang, I didn't even know I was a father!