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Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

Gooooooooooood morning!

Marc (Big D)

Buzz, you are just loading on the chats to end out the week. Very impressive!

Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

I got tired of listening to everyone's whining. So I decided to work for a couple of days.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Good morning, people! Let's wrap up this week with a good one.

Ben (SW Ohio via Charlotte)

Nothing like starting the morning off with a good piece of toast. Let's toast to toast.

Bob (Lowell)

Happy Friday everybody. What's up Buzzard.

RAY GORDON REID ( JACKSONVIL.LE FLORIDA 32277 )

MY COMMENT 10.50 QUICKLY BUZZ MY LUNCH CHICAGO PIZZA BEER

Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

That's interesting. That's my lunch for tomorrow.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

TGIF! Let's get rolling!

Adam (syracuse,ny)

Vick to Philly, great, like the Philly fans really needed something else to whine about.But this seems like it should make sense. This city whines about their sports except when they win championships, and even then they get back to whining the very next day. So if Vick can help get them the SB, shouldn't they be elated about that possibility?

Greg (Ellicott City)

Good morning Buzz. Good morning Sports Nation.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

So, yeah, some guy is going to play football for some team...

Steve (NJ)

Ok: let's see them Iggles fans defend this one. 3-2-1: GO!

Buzzmaster

  (10:01 AM)

I still think it's funny how people are talking about Vick as if he's the same player he was 3 years ago. He's not going to be.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I heard the Eagles signed Vick because the NFC East is always a...wait for it...dog fight.

Michael Vick (Phiadelphia)

Anyone know where to get a good philly cheese steak??

Marc (Charlotte)

I'm thinking about buying a new car this weekend

Clinton (Indianapolis)

*puts on the helmet* Here we go...

Greg (Ellicott City)

Lunch: roast beef sammy

Buzzmaster

  (10:02 AM)

That's a flagrant foul Mr. 5 minutes in the box for you.

Godish (Chicago)

Beer Bandit turned himself in. I can finally sleep at night.

Johnny Gomes (Cincy)

See, I'm still the best player in baseball.

Eric (Livingston)

And how does that feel Buzz? To work and all.

Buzzmaster

  (10:02 AM)

I could barely get out of bed this morning.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Wow, what a start to the season.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Is ESPN carrying the Vick news conference this morning?

Buzzmaster

  (10:02 AM)

Yes.

Ryan (NY)

Last day of internship, which means last day of MB for a while. Its been a pleasure all summer, though I didn't get a chance to talk at all this week. Till next summer, unless I have a class that is at 10.

Jason (Tampa)

Why are people so stubborn about the Mike Vick situation? He messed up and admitted it. He is making better decisions and putting good people around him to make himself and his actions better. He paid his legal time. He is giving back to the pet community. He is doing what he is good at: playing football. What do people expect him to do otherwise? Become a vet?

David (PA)

Buzz, dont mix sports analogies, please.

Marc (Big D)

My 2 requests for today, no whining and no Vick. It is Friday!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Just for one night, Johnny. Good job.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

No SNTV chat today, Buzz? That's kind of the suck.

Buzzmaster

  (10:03 AM)

You didn't realize that after it was said in the chat yesterday and on the show as well?

Brett Favre (Mississippi)

Hey, don't you forget about me now!

Braden (Mobile)

What were the Eagles thinking? Vick is not going to be able to make the offense any better than it already was, Eagles are going to regret this decision

Steve (NJ)

It helps if the guy upstairs walks around like there's a stegosaurus somewhere in his family tree. It's deafening.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Arroyo admits he's still taking supplements, then goes out and throws a two-hitter. Yes, I know it was the Nationals, but still...

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Um, I don't see the show because I'm at work and I left before final sign off last night. Sorry.

Steve (NJ)

If I'm Donte Stallworth, I'm thinking my chances of playing next season are pretty strong.

David (PA)

Ryan- would you believe! Its my last day at my internship as well. I will be returning to MB though.

Simple Minds (England?)

Don't don't don't forget about us, either.

Marc (Big D)

I think if Bronson Arroyo got suspended for PEDs, he would just shrug his shoulders then go play Xbox for 3 months.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Steve lives downstairs from Buzz?

Brian (Madison)

I'm going to drink myself into Bolivian tonight.

chaz (sa tx)

vick playing with eagles really makes no sense, just like a fat guy chattin on a sports web site.

Eric (Livingston)

Wait. It's the last day of my internship too. this is weird

Jason (Tampa)

I love how people can make assumptions that Mike Vick wont benefit the Eagles. This is going to help Westbrook and D. Jackson. He doesnt have to do much other than spell those guys some breaks in the season.

Steve (NJ)

Ok, not to set off any Red Sox/Yankees nonsense this morning, but I just want to get this out: watching the Yankees this year is really reminding me of 1998. Seriously, I expect them to win every night right now. It's beautiful.

Breakfast Club (Library)

Don't, don't, don't, don't you. Forget about me.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Probably play Xbox all day, then go play in a bar for a little bit of cash at night.

Bronson Arroyo (Cincinatti)

I'd go play my guitar, not X-Box.

Clay (Charlotte)

Morning Buzz, I'm late I know you don't care...oh, and happy birthday Tim Tebow.

David (PA)

Marc- i think thats what manny did.

Matt (IN)

I guess the Eagles really don't believe in Kevin Kolb

Eric (Livingston)

speaking of xbox... madden comes out today!

Ben (SW Ohio via Charlotte)

Alright people, I have to drive two hours to help my sister move into her apartment.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I am sadly still playing Playstation 2.

Buzzmaster

  (10:07 AM)

No problem with that.

Drew (Buffalo)

streakmaster back today? oh wow.It'll be interesting to see if any shows up there

Clay (Charlotte)

Think from a PR standpoint it was a great signing by Eagles. If PETA decides to protest, those Philly fans are a bunch of savages. It might not turn out well for the PETA people.

Matt (South Bend, IN)

Transferring photos buzz, another photo safari this weekend...at Michigan Sprint Cup race!

Jonathan (Madtown)

Rumors Lou Pinellas might get the can in Chicago........never thought it was possible to make the Sox look above normal. Nice work Cubs!!

Buzzmaster

  (10:08 AM)

Lou Pineilla ain't going anywhere.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Me too, J.B. That, however, will change shortly. They're not making Beatles Rock Band for PS2, so I'll have to upgrade.

Buzzmaster

  (10:09 AM)

When I first saw the Beatles Rock Band, I thought, didn't Michael Jackson own the rights to the Beatles? Was this game in the works before or after he died? Was he really in a financially bad situation and this was a way of making some more money?

chaz (sa tx)

hey buzz going for my ritual friday starbucks next door you want anyhting?

Buzzmaster

  (10:10 AM)

No. I've already spent half of my 20K for the year.

Lou Piniella (Chicago)

Fine, if they fire me, I can always go back to my place in Del Boca Vista.

Marc (Charlotte)

Clinton already upgraded from Pong?

Eric (Livingston)

Thought the exact same thing Buzz. Word for word.

Braden (Mobile)

I think Skip is still shocked from the signing of Vick

Jason (Tampa)

That si offer that i saw on ESPN commericials has really got me thinking, 10 bucks off for Madden 10...

Brian (Madison, WI)

Hey imposter! I'm not drinking tonight, I'm running in a race tomorrow morning, then drinking on some sort of body of water.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

It's better than selling Beatles songs for TV ads

Steve (NJ)

MJ sold the rights to the Beatles' catalog a few years ago to pay off his legal debts. This was before he moved to Dubai and attempted to record an album. Thank you, Wikipedia!

chaz (sa tx)

fine then i was going to spot you.

Marc (Big D)

Buzz, I would assume he probably sold the rights to satisfy some of his debt. Wasn't he several hundred million in the hole?

Nate (Madison)

Police entrance exam tonight, yeah buddy.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

My guy is taking me out tonight, I bet $10.00 I gotta drive!

Jason (Tampa)

you get 20k for starbucks? you must be BUZZED

Bob (Lowell)

Then you're doing good Buzz because the year is more than half over.

Scott (Brewtown)

Firing managers is funny. Last year 19out of 20 people were screaming for Nedly Yost to be fired. One short year later some of the Blog commenters are wishing he was back. Classic!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Thanks, Steve. You beat me to it.

Matt (IN)

Robbi will you be having unsweet tea?

Marc (Big D)

Who are the Cubs going to replace him with, Larry Rothschild? At some point the players need to come close to their career averages.

Steve (NJ)

Buzz, wedding invites go out in 3 weeks - where can I send yours? Also, you're getting 2 guests so Matt Damon can come.

Buzzmaster

  (10:13 AM)

Address: ESPN.

Nate (Madison)

Scott, whoever wants Yost back needs to have their heads examined

Don (San Francisco)

Sweet, fantasy injury chat! I hope we can talk about what to do if a vampire bites you.

Clay (Charlotte)

Nate, is it a written test or do you get tasered tonight?

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

I'm having some now.

Matt (Jacksonville)

Managers have about .1% impact on their teams success. It really doesn't matter who your manager is if you have the talent

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

If you're inviting Buzz to your wedding, you better have raise the food budget

Steve (NJ)

(writing down) E...S...P....N. Gotcha!

Jonathan (Madtown)

True fans are drunkenly blink by their love.

Buzzmaster

  (10:14 AM)

That's a big negative.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Liam is chatting at noon, huh? He should be good and plastered by then.

Pete (NC)

Wait, Steve's engaged?

David (Banning)

Something tells me Nate has seen the bad end of a taser before. Just sayin...

Scott (Brewtown)

You don't have to raise the food budget. Nachos are cheap and he won't eat a steak.

Nate (Madison)

Written test. Need to do well, which shouldn't be problem, on this test then I have another test and physical test next week.

West coast guy ((oakland A's fan))

There's baseball out here too buzz! enough with the yanks/sox talk

Jonathan (Madtown)

Your sarcasm today Buzz is only allowed due to the fact its Friday.

Nate (Madison)

Buzz, do you remember the 80's cartoon M.A.S.K.? How is this not being made into a movie yet?

Buzzmaster

  (10:16 AM)

Mask, as in the one with Jim Carrey?

Steve (NJ)

I'm not worried, there'll be enough bacon-wrapped shrimp and scallops to kill a moose.

Matt (Jacksonville)

Nate (Madison): here's a cheat sheet. Arrest the bad guys. Protect the good guys

Clay (Charlotte)

No, no, there was a cartoon called MASK where they were like GI Joes meets Transfomers.

Marc (Big D)

Hmm I wonder why the A's don't get pub. Oh I know, THEY SUCK!

Nate (Madison)

Ummmm no. Youtube the M.A.S.K. cartoon, maybe it will help your memory out. It was a pretty sweet cartoon and a movie I think would be a SFX guy's dream.

Eric (Livingston)

Bacon wrapped shrimp could not be more un-kosher

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Bacon wrapped shrimp ...yummmmm

Buzzmaster

  (10:18 AM)

I love me some bacon wrapped scallops.

Buzzmaster

  (10:19 AM)

YES! M.A.S.K. Just YouTubed it. Now I remember. That was an awesome commercial. I think I had some of those action figures too.

Don (San Francisco)

Do you really need scallops, Buzz? Bacon-wrapped hot dogs, bacon-wrapped pizza rolls... they all work, right?

JB (TX)

Nate as a cop is gonna go down something like Seth Rogen and that other guy in Superbad.

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

I remember M.A.S.K, it was right before Thundercats and right after Voltron.

Greg (Ellicott City)

Know what goes good with some bacon? Some more bacon.

Cory (PA)

Good luck trying to turn Buzz's attention to 80's cartoons (or anything else) after the mention of bacon wrapped scallops.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Beat you to the food table, Buzz.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Ever grilled any bacon? It's awesome!

PhillyMike (Upstate NY)

I hope that Mike gets a shot to play so everyone can shut up and he can get back to making a living and doing what he was put here to do...

Nate (Madison)

Buzz, I just took a big step. Going to a waterpark tomorrow INSTEAD of Irishfest in Milwaukee. Waterslides, wave pools, etc vs. Jamison, Harp, Strongbow.

Buzzmaster

  (10:21 AM)

I'm sure you'll still find a way to drink at the waterpark in front of all the kids.

David (Banning)

Well I know what I'm having for dinner tonight, problem is it's 7am. I will be thinking about bacon wrapped shrimp all day long. Breakfast: Honey smacks!

Clay (Charlotte)

Back when Saturday morning cartoons were awesome. I don't even understand the ones they have now.

Buzzmaster

  (10:21 AM)

They have Saturday morning cartoons still? The last time I tried to turn them on, all I got was Raven.

Steve (NJ)

I had the Nissan Z that turned into an airplane.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Funny story: I was at my friend's cookout recently, and I noticed he was using Hebrew National hot dogs. I asked him why, because he's not Jewish. He said: "With these, we actually know where it came from."

Bob (Lowell)

Nate's police exam=sobrieity test.

Ryan (San Diego)

Cmon Nate, we all know you're going to smuggle in the small 1 oz bottles of booze and then buy "just a coke" at the snack bar

PhillyMike (Upstate NY)

I wonder is Donte gonna have to undergo this much scrutiny and hate...no probably not..he killed a HUMAN not a dog

Buzzmaster

  (10:23 AM)

No. Not dog, but dogS. Systematically killed dogs over the course of years. Electrocuted them. Drowned them. Slaughtered them. Then tried to cover it up and lied to the police.

Scott (Brewtown)

Thank goodness my daughter was at the waterpark....yesterday

Michael Scott (Scranton)

I wake up to the smell of crackling bacon. It is delicious, it's good for me, it's a perfect way to start the day.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I was not a fan of the current Saturday morning cartoons last time I watched them.

Steve (NJ)

FOX still has them, but they're educational or some junk. Thank the sky-father for Cartoon Network.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Little kids presence does not have any effect on our drinking, just our behavior. We're not that bad of people.

The Suits (Bristol)

We're about to release our latest action figures, featuring The Pulse. We expect this to be a huge seller. Order ESPN The Mag now and get a free Pulse action figure!

Matt (Jacksonville)

What is Saturday morning?

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

It's 9:25am Chicago time and dinner tonight is Ceviche, shredded shrimp, chopped onion, tomato, celantro with squeezed limes on a tostada. I don't know if I can wait that long. I've been drooling all over my keyboard for the last 2 hours.

Jason (Tampa)

Wow, can people stop talking about Donte like he went up to the guy and pulled the trigger. It was an accident where he would have had better judgement if he was sober

Nate (Madison)

Oh, I didn't say I wasn't going to drink after the waterpark on Saturday.

Cory (PA)

Saturday morning cartoons peaked in the mid-90's. They died a little when Power Rangers came over and then Pokemon delivered the killing blow. Japan has never levied such a dastardly and back-handed attack as that one-two punch! NEVER!

Steve (NJ)

Hey PhillyMike - Stallworth admitted it, immediately. He stood up in court and took his (unethically light) punishment. Vick pled not guilty and tried to weasel out. Big difference. Also, the guy Stallworth killed walked in front of his car.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Can Jason and PhillyMike go over there, please? --->

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Matt: it's between the time you're drunk and the time you're hungover

Marc (Big D)

Oh for the good old says of youth league basketball practice followed by Xmen, Batman and the gang with a bowl of cereal.

Matt (IN)

Chuck E. Cheese sells beer. I always thought that was funny.

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

But Vick didn't serve time in a FEDERAL prison for dog fighting alone, it was the interstate gambling that got him 2 years.

Scott (Brewtown)

Buzz, I'm begging you, we have a pretty good chat going. DO NOT bring in the ONB today!

Brian (Madison, WI)

How many of those dogs did Vick actually kill though? I'm not defending his actions, but people act like he was the only one doing this. He was just the name behind the operation and the one bankrolling it. It's never been shown how many dogs he actually killed himself.

Buzzmaster

  (10:26 AM)

Does it matter? He bankrolled it. He housed it on his property. He lied about it.

JB (TX)

They're also releasing a Buzz action figure. It's really detailed, you can see all six of his chins.

Nate (Madison)

The police app asked how often you used alcoholic beverages, etc. Had to lie a little bit on that one.

Clay (Charlotte)

I had a friend who worked at Chuck E. Cheese for 3 hours. Some kid puked in the ball pit and her boss asked her clean it up. She walked out.

Matt (Jacksonville)

It didn't help that Nate's application had beer stains all over it

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Nate answer: Not everyday

Madison P.D. (Madison)

HA! We knew it! Find that guy's file!

Nate (Madison)

Brian it's like a guy owning, running a crack house then asking if he actually sold the crack or how much he actually sold.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Yes it matters Buzz because you just said he electrocuted them, drowned them, and slaughtered them. He just made it possible for the operation to run, not necessarily the killer.

Buzzmaster

  (10:29 AM)

Let's put this in terms you'd understand. If you host a party and every gets plastered then someone leaves and gets into a drunk driving accident, you could be held liable.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Wasn't there a guy that testified he was an eyewitness to Vick killing a dog?

Steve (NJ)

Ok, so CNN is reporting that an FAA air traffic control was on his/her cell phone last week during the crash over the Hudson River. I REALLY wish I were one of the deceased's lawyer right about now.

Drew (Buffalo)

My ex girlfriend worked at Chuck E Cheese in high school, place was like a cult. It was odd

Cory (PA)

Her boss asked the kid to clean it up? And your friend was so incensed she had to leave?

Keith (MD)

Brian: Vick finally admitted that he killed some of the dogs himself, but yes, Stallworth got off very easy.

Rick Pitino (Louisville)

Buzz I'll pay you $3000 if you go to Cincinnati and post the ONB.

Buzzmaster

  (10:30 AM)

Let's do it.....

Chase (PBG,FL)

hey

anthony (newark) [via mobile]

what are the Yankees chances of winning it all this year ?!

PowderPuB (PA,USA)

Its going to be a big Mike Vick day in sports i see glad he getting a 2nd chance hope he make the best of it too

chip (newjersey)

Eagles wouldn't pat Dawkins aman w/ integrety, but sign a scum that electicuted live animals for years!!! Andy should take care of his own problems Vick should get boooed every time he sets foot on the field.

Dave W. (Southern Maryland)

What a sad day when a person did unspeakable things to helpless dogs and still get paid in the millions to play in the NFL. Sad day for this sport and our values. Money is the root of all evil.

Matt Damon (BuzzMansion)

Buzz, change the channel to ABC. Now change it to ESPN2. Okay, back to ABC. Go make me a sandwich.

Buzzmaster (Bristol)

Does anyone want my coupon for a free steak?

Jesse (BB Jury House)

Buzz, why does America hate me? Is it because I'm beautiful?

Puzzled (Outer Sports Nation)

Good golly, man. Why don't you just re-name the place ESJB? The guy in Dunmore, PA couldn't have "done more" posts in SNTV yesterday if he was on Buzz's lap.

Buzzmaster

  (10:31 AM)

And that's it....

BJ (Carmel, NY)

Figured Id sneak in and say hello...Cant wait for Eagles-Giants.

JB (TX)

The dude who was the mascot at my high school was also Chuck E. Cheese. I guess he had a thing for dressing up in animal costumes.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Right and I should be held liable. Like I said, I'm not defending what he did, but people act like he was the one that killed all the dogs. If that happened, I wouldn't be the one that drove drunk, but I wouldn't say that it made it necessarily right.

Matt (Jacksonville)

God I hate talking about this, but I can't resist. Vick owned the dogs. They were his property. Even though it's disgusting, he should be allowed to do whatever he wants with them

Buzzmaster

  (10:32 AM)

Please tell me you are saying that just to be contrarian.

Cory (PA)

I am tired of ESPN's J.B. (Dunmore, PA) bias!

Pete (NC)

Chase (PBG,FL) for ONB post of the year.

Nate (Madison)

Matt, that's a ridiculous argument.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Oh, Matt...that's so mind-bogglingly stupid, I don't know what to say.

Tom (River North)

Brian, Rae Carruth didn't pull the trigger. He hired someone else to do it. Is that different than Vick bankrolling the dog fighting operation? Both were still responsible.

Matt (Jacksonville)

If Mike Vick owned cows or pigs and killed all of them, would this be a big problem? What animal do you draw the line at?

Clinton (Indianapolis)

So, by Matt's logic, if I had children, which are my property until they turn 18, I have the right to beat the crap out of them, even KILL them?

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

I do think people get worked up too much about animals when kids are starving everyday, but that doesn't mean they don't have some rights

David (PA)

Lets talk about something less controversial. Like health care reform.

Tom (River North)

In the game of Life, you can sell your children at the end of the game for extra money. Or maybe that's just how we played.

Nate (Madison)

Clinton just took my post straight out of my text box.

Drew (Buffalo)

wow Matt.....

Marc (Big D)

So people really do not believe in second chances? I hope no one who is railing against Vick ever screws up and then tries to re-enter society.

Buzzmaster

  (10:35 AM)

Erik Kuselias made a good point on the radio this morning. This isn't Vick's second chance...anyone remember the water bottle with the hidden compartment?

Matt (Jacksonville)

No people are never property. Animals are

Jonathan (Madtown)

You guys are too serious for a friday, I am going to get a PBR is has to be close to noon.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Tom yes that is different than Vick bankrolling a dogfighting operation because Carruth paid to have a pregnant HUMAN killed.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I had actually forgotten about that, Buzz. I may be rethinking my feelings about Vick getting another chance.

BJ (Carmel, NY)

Please...Marijuana residue would make 80% of the NFL have a second chance.

Greg (Ellicott City)

He couldnt get good weed in atlanta. totally understandable.

Marc (Big D)

Matt, I really do hope you are just being contrarian. You kill cows and pigs for sustenance. Those dogs were killed and tortured for some sick sport.

Adam (syracuse,ny)

I'm not really siding with Matt(jacksonville), but if donte stallworth ran over your dad, who do you forgive first? vick or stallworth? wouldn't you be singing a different tune? and what everybody here is basically saying is a dogs life is worth more than a human. Vick made a concious choice to torture and kill dogs, but donte made a concious choice to drive drunk. no one made him get behind the wheel

Steve (NJ)

I believe in second chances; I don't believe a guy who participates in a barbaric activity resulting in the death of hundreds of dogs should get the chance to play football for several million dollars again.

Matt (Jacksonville)

I'm not saying that anyone will agree with me. Most people are blinded by their love of dogs. I don't believe that animals have rights though because they are not a rational creature. Only humans have rights because they are the only species that makes choices about their lives. We have a responsibilty to act humanely to animals, but it should not be a crime to do what you want to your property. I believe what Vick did was wrong, but the state shouldn't be able to punish him for it.

Cory (PA)

So should I stop my underground cow fighting league? You ever been in Amish country on a Friday night? Options are limited!

Eric (Livingston)

Vick served his time and definitley deserves a 2nd chance and deserves to play in the NFL if a team believes he is talented enough. However Matt, the issue is that dogs are A) domesicated and B) he was killing them for sport. People don't kill cows and pigs for sport, they kill them humanly (or as humanly as possible) and use them for food.

Jordan (Peoria)

Adam, no one in here is defending Donte Stallworth...

Marc (Big D)

I guess the bottom line is I cannot stand when people get on a moral high horse.

Tom (River North)

The point was, both Vick and Carruth were responsible for the action. Just because they didn't commit the crime personally doesn't mean they shouldn't be held responsible for what they did.

Raymond (Baltimore)

Not to mention I think that Vick was cleared of all charges w/ the marijuana water bottle incident...

BJ (Carmel, NY)

Why even pit Stallworth against Vick? They were BOTH wrong.

Brian (Madison, WI)

You are right Matt, not many people will agree with you.

Drew (Buffalo)

Matt, I hate dogs. with a passion. I think they are disgusting and stupid animals. Yet, I would never torture them for fun. The thought never crossed my mind.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I quit, no one got the point of what I was trying to say at all.

Nolan (Hartford)

If it was a cock fighting ring, most people would have laughed, shrugged, maybe even given kudos to vick, and just moved on. But as soon as we hear dogs, its completely different.

Buzzmaster

  (10:41 AM)

Not at all true. People were in an uproar when they found out Pedro Martinez (was it him?) was involved in a cock fight in the Dominican.

Matt (Jacksonville)

Hey, it's almost a free country. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I have strong views on property rights. Anyway, how bout that Tiger Woods?

Bob (Lowell)

Ans in further news...we will be discussing sports today on Judge Judy.

Nate (Madison)

Brian, you should be used to that.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

I bet a bunch of people are snickering at their computers right now...

Matt (Jacksonville)

Must not have been that big of an uproar if you can't remember if it was Pedro or not

Buzzmaster

  (10:43 AM)

It was at the time. I just have a poor memory.

Scott (Brewtown)

Clinton is snickering at his abacus.

Don (San Francisco)

Mmm... bacon-wrapped snickers...

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

It was Pedro, Buzz and people were in an uproar about it. Forcing animals to fight just for sport is wrong.

Ryan (NY)

fantasy draft tomorrow, whasuppp

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Tiger Woods, this way ------------------->

Dog (backyard)

I hate Drews they are stupid and annoying, and yes disgusting.

Justin (Chicago)

Aramis Ramirez also admitted doing so, quoting cultural norms

Nate (Madison)

Gangsta's Paradise just came up on Pandora. I'm so acing this test tonight.

Eddie (Kentucky)

I LIKE TATOR TOTS!

chaz (sa tx)

* opens eye VERY WIDE, its getting pretty serious in here.

Tom (River North)

I've got a draft tomorrow too. 12 man, auction style, everyone in attendance. It should be crazy.

Keith (MD)

Killing dogs is not a federal offense. Doing illegal gambling across state lines is.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

This is the bizarro casual friday. It's a serious friday

Eric (Livingston)

People totally forgot about Mike Vick for the two years he was in prison. It was HUGE when he was arrested/convicted, died down while he was in jail, and now it's back because he's looking for a team. Same thing applies to the Pedro cock fight, it's just that it died down and never came back up because he did it in the Dominican where it is legal.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Let's go back to bacon chat.

Clay (Charlotte)

Just one eye, chaz?

Tom (River North)

I think we need to get back to booing Brian, making fun of Clinton's age, and Buzz's fear of Brazilian steakhouses. It's Friday people!

Nate (Madison)

So in other news, I'm sending in my preorder for my hoverboard in 2015.

Buzzmaster

  (10:46 AM)

Until hoverboard, I was convinced you were going to say mail-order bride.

Brett Favre (via mobile)

No animals were harmed in the making of my Wranglers

Steve (NJ)

No, it's a casual Friday - I'm not at the office, I'm wearing shorts and sandals, and in about fifteen minutes, I will go out on my deck and smoke a cigar.

Nate (Madison)

So I saw GI Joe two nights ago, decent summer action movie. Saw The Hurt Locker last night, very very very good movie. Recommend it.

Nate (Madison)

I'm wearing shorts and sandals at work.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

It's too early for Fantasy drafts. Just look at the people who took Brady in the first round last year who ended up signing guys like Brady Quinn because they didn't have a backup plan. Wait until preseason is over then hold the draft.

Buzzmaster

  (10:47 AM)

Those people would still pick Brady in the first round, as he got injured in the first game of the season.

tom* (parkville, md)

I'm not allowed to wear shorts in public. The EPA can't handle that pollution.

Buzzmaster

  (10:48 AM)

Not sure what that means, but it sure sounds gross.

Nate (Madison)

Mail order bride? Come on. But I will say I've met maybe 3-4 girls that were born in Canada or live there. All attractive, dark hair, dark eyes. Is Canada a hidden hot spot for attractive ladies?

Steve (NJ)

(remembering Brady's injury) Ahh...that was awesome. And then the Pats still destroyed the Jets in week 2.

Eric (Livingston)

You're quick Buzz, I was gonna say that but you beat me to it.

chaz (sa tx)

i have two dogs, and one has been getting into the trash. as of wednesday this week i set up my webcam and synced it to my phone. i finally cought who it was just now. no biscuits for you RUCKUS

Buzzmaster

  (10:49 AM)

If that's true, that's funny.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Hey, the Steelers won last night!

Drew (Buffalo)

Canadian girls are cute. I love partying in Toronto and Ottawa.

Scott (Brewtown)

Ummmm Nate, Those were moose

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Don't spoil it Nate!

Guy in Section 37F (Gainseville)

Dude, these seats suck! Don't piss off Urban, people.

Sean (Philly)

Do I feel like reading through the rest of the MB to see what people thik about reading what was said about Vick being signed by the Eagles. Not sure if I can take all of the Tiger man love that I am sure is there as well.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

My bad. I thought it happened in pre-season. My point is that guys get hurt in preseason so why not wait until it is over before holding the draft.

Ryan (San Diego)

You named him Ruckus...could you really expect anything different?

Tom (River North)

Elisha Cuthbert came from Canada. It's an untapped resource which I used to take advantage of when I was 19 and we used to drive to Winsdor.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Lunch: Little mom and pop cafe down the street.

William ((Memphis))

Get over it. He did 2 yrs for killing dogs. Another did 30 days for killing a human. Are we missing something here? I don't condone what he did. But the legal process has taken its place. He's working with animal rights activist. What is Stallworth doing?

Justin (Chicago)

You named your dog Ruckus and you're surprised he got into the garbage?

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Lunch: Grilled chicken breast,bourbon baked beans, potato salad, unsweet tea.

chaz (sa tx)

yes its true, i set up a booby trap of chicken in the bottom of the trash.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

It's been a difficult chat thus far but at least we are finally at LUNCH CHAT: Grilled chicken wrap with Frank's hot sauce, some potato chips, and a Diet Sierra Mist for me today.

Tiger (Man love)

oooohhhh yeah, baby!

Rich Rodriguez (Ann Arbor)

People who give their dog a stupid name like Ruckus need to get lives

Reggie (Boston)

Morning folks, aside from that jump ball pick, TB looked good last night. No signs of anything wrong and the O-line was great, he wasn't touched once.

Ryan (San Diego)

See now that's just cruel...punishing a dog for taking advantage of a good snack

Jim Calhoun (Storrs)

William that part of the chat is over. My best advice is, shut up! Just shut up!

Eric (Livingston)

Seriously, when will people realize he was put in jail for interstate gambling and the dog fighting was a misdemeaner. Its been said like 20 times already

chaz (sa tx)

ouch rid rod that hurt, ur on my list now until you take it back, *adds rich rod to THE list.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

I once had a dog named Rowdy, he also got in the trash.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Lunch: a burger for sure, I'm not sure where.

Matt (IN)

Lunch: Undecided between going out for pizza or eating the vegetable soup I brought in.

JB (TX)

Lunch: it's payday, so something good AND I'm taking longer than an hour. Have a good weekend everyone. And Buzz, you're still fat.

David (PA)

Lunch: left over fancy, over priced, mediocre food, paid for by the boss yesterday.

Drew (Buffalo)

Lunch: 2 slices of pizza and a mountain dew

Matt (Jacksonville)

Gambling laws = Even worse than dogfighting laws

Brian (Madison, WI)

They said Stallworth is going to work to educate people against drunken driving, not sure what that means, but would assume at least speaking to high school students.

Buzzmaster

  (10:54 AM)

And apartments in Madison.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Can't say today was a lot of fun but it was interesting. Off to finish up some work then to lunch. I hope everyone has a great weekend. We're heading to an amusement park tomorrow with some wicked cool roller coasters. I can't wait. Until Monday, stay safe and go have some fun. Later!

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Now, I have cat named Tom and a dog named Brady.

Nolan (Hartford)

lunch - cornerstone for chicken parm sub

Marc (Big D)

Can we all make a pact to never talk about this again? On another note, lunch: JAMBALAYAAAAAA

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Heading to the pub tonight for some poker, then going down to the boat Saturday and Sunday with some friends for some more poker. Should be a fun weekend!

Ruckus's Lawyer (sa tx)

Your honor, my client was set up. The chicken was planted in that trash can and he could not control himself.

Jordan (Peoria)

Dropping some stuff at my parents house today so I will raid their pantry for food!

Steve (NJ)

Speaking to an apartment sounds silly; speaking to its residents, on the other hand...

chaz (sa tx)

lunch: anything with bacon, cause it makes anything better ANYTHING, did i mention AN.Y.THING.

Drew (Buffalo)

This week the MB has been awesome, great job everyone. Have a fun, safe weekend. I won't be here monday, I will be playing in an all expense paid golf tournament in Albany. Be jealous.

Pete Rose (Casino)

Gambling chat. Now we're talkin. I bet $10 that Ruckus still gets in the trash again.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I'll hang out with Stallworth. Lunch: I think we are ordering pizza.

tom* (parkville, md)

I'm sure dogs named Fluffy Rosy Puffermill get into garbage, too.

chaz (sa tx)

Ruckus sik rich rod.

Clay (Charlotte)

Puffermill? Is that what Matt Damon calls you Buzz?

A Rod (via mobile)

Ruckus is just young and stupid

Scott (Brewtown)

My son has a leopard Gecko named Liz. Too bad Liz (NY) isn't around anymore

Tom (River North)

Heading to Ann Arbor tonight to see some old friends, and try to get them to have terrible hangovers before we draft tomorrow.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

See y'all next week. Have a safe weekend. Bye, bye.

Ruckus (sa tx)

This is another one of your tricks where I get in trouble for biting him

Pete (NC)

Found out this morning the Suits here are bringing in Chick-fil-A for lunch. So I got that going for me.

chaz (sa tx)

good one A rod let me guess the trash can rules are loosy goosy?

Nate (Madison)

Everyone have a safe, yet fun weekend. I'm pulling my ripcord and getting out of this free fall early.

Clay (Charlotte)

Have a great Friday SN, be safe, have fun, we'll see ya Monday. Peace.

Sean (Philly)

I saw on Facebook that Vick was in the bar I am a regular at last night. Some of the comments about that were fairly funny.

Steve (NJ)

Beach tomorrow! WooHoo!

chaz (sa tx)

WOW i think my dog just got more post than me today, thats turrible!

Scott (Brewtown)

Have a swell weekend aveybody.

Marc (Big D)

Have a good weekend Buzznation. Only 6 more hours of listening to the groaner and I am free.

Johnnie Cochran (Heaven)

If the garbage does not fit, you MUST AQUIT!

fred (omaha)

buzz do you need me to bring over my chainsaw tomorrow?

Buzzmaster

  (11:00 AM)

Nope. We got the big parts of the tree cut up. Now we need to ax the rest. But we're putting that on hold this weekend. We're having a cookout in the backyard. MommaBuzz, BrotherBuzz and LadyBuzz's friends will all be there.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

I'm eased into my day now.

chaz (sa tx)

hjave a great weekend everybody, ill give you updates on ruckus on the onb, sucka is in trouble.

tom* (parkville, md)

Have a great weekend, all, and stay out of the garbage.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Check ya later.

Ruckus (via mobile)

Lunch: Garbage

Buzzmaster

  (11:01 AM)

And that's it for this week. Thanks for stopping by. Remember no SNTV chat this afternoon. So, we'll be back again on Monday. Have an AWESOME weekend! Until then, stay classy SportsNation!

Cory (PA)

Well I'm sure glad we got all this Vick stuff out of the way so we never have to discuss it again, amirite? Guys? Bueller? Aw crap. Have a good one MBers!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Have a fun safe weekend everybody, and stay classy!

Eric (Livingston)

It's full of Buzz

JB (TX)

Ha! Ruckus types better than chaz. and apparently he has a cell phone

Larry (Texas)

hello sports nation