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Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

Goooooooooood morning!

Cory (PA)

Hey Buzz I wanted to say thanks for getting DJ Gallo to slide into the 3pm slot yesterday. Though I missed it live and had to read through the transcript, I always enjoy his chats.

Buzzmaster

  (10:01 AM)

You are correct sir. DJ Gallo is the man.

Osi Umenyiora (AWOL)

I made a mistake by leaving the chat yesterday. I was wrong. I came in here this morning and met with The Suits, The Pulse and the Cafeteria lady and apologized and explained why I left the building; that will remain between us. I have no problem with Buzz or any of our chatters, although Buzz is fat. That's the end of it, as far as I am concerned.

Jordan (Peoria)

I was going to write a long whine about the day, but I can sum it up in four words...Today is the Suck!

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Good morning, good coffee brewing... good chat this morning?

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Good morning, people! Hope everyone's having a good one so far.

fred (omaha)

buzz i bought a kickball, lets form a team

Marc (Charlotte)

Morning. Things are crazy, don't know how much I'll be able to contribute *Cue Buzz commenting on how I don't contribute anyway*

Buzzmaster

  (10:02 AM)

You just took my fun away.

Marc (Big D)

White Sox! Getcha White Sox here!

stephanie (cincy)

I may lose my fan card, but I actually felt sorry for Rich Rodriquez yesterday.

Buzzmaster

  (10:03 AM)

All I have to say is, gimme a break. These kids signed on to play D-I football, not tiddly winks or kickball. What, d'ya think you don't have to practice hard just because you go to Michigan?

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Saw a Hardee's commercial for a fried bologna biscuit with eggs and cheese. I threw up in my mouth a little bit.

Brett Favre (Houston)

While I'm coming out of retirement, I tried to send a Houston DB to an early retirement with my blocking.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I care about college football only in that it is fodder for the NFL. College basketball is far more fun.

Dan (Buffalo, NY)

People that recruit players who don't like to work hard will soon be looking for a new job.

Cory (PA)

No steph, I'm sure Rich would say you just need to get a life.

Scott (Brewtown)

Good Morning! Still recovering from the Buffett show. We even made the local news, so we got that going for us.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Gallo was great as always. Well done, Buzz. That chat did make me wonder though. Which of the Mike Tyson Punch Out characters do you most resemble? Hmm, that might be a good poll for the MB FFL.

Marc (Charlotte)

That's right, Buzz. You are predictable.

Rich Rodriguez (Ann Arbor)

Kids who want to play football in The Big House and then complain about it need to get lives.

Dan Hawkins (Colorado)

You want time off? GO PLAY INTERMURALS BROTHER!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

I'm assuming Thome was DH'ing in Chicago, but are they going to stick him at 1B now that he's back in the NL?

Buzzmaster

  (10:04 AM)

Apparently the word out of LA is that he's going to pinch hit and bring a veteran presence to the lockerroom (and babysit Manny so he won't implode like he always does).

Miner (San Francisco)

I'm back...I know no one missed me though

Dane Cook (office)

There's only ONE September.

Cory (PA)

Oh Come on J.B. Could it be anyone other than King Hippo?

Buzz (Dunkin Donuts )

I am on my way, I just couldnt get the dozen donuts balanced on my Schwinn, so I had to eat 1 or 7 of them.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

You tell 'em, Buzz. The only thing you aren't supposed to work hard at when attending Michigan and OSU to play football is your school work.

Cory (PA)

Clinton, Ryan Howard was a defensive improvement over Thome in his Rookie year...you make the call.

Tomwit NJ [via mobile]

Does cleanimg toilets at the legal center make you a lawyer?

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

You know it's going to be a good day when some sucker brings bagels to the office.

Matt (IN)

Yeah, they are saying that Thome is going to play a role similar to what Matt Stairs does is Philly. Which I guess means he's gonna sit around and eat all day, then pinch hit.

Buzzmaster

  (10:06 AM)

Actually, not a bad gig, if you think about it.

Matt (IN)

Yes, Hardees is peddling a fried bologna breakfast sandwich. I've been there twice in the past week and they try really hard to get you to try it. No thanks.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Torre has already announced that Thome will come off the bench for the Dodgers. Don't know how much time he'll see at 1st.

Rich Rodriguez (Ann Arbor)

People that turn nationally respected programs into 3-9 jokes need to get lives. Oh wait...

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Regulators just came on my MP3 player. Nice.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I was off yesterday, kind of disappointed that I missed the kickball talk. Kegball is a very fun game.

JB (TX)

Umm, actually Michigan is a respected academic school. OSU, not so much...

Don (San Francisco)

Buzz, I can't be the only one saying that you most resemble King Hippo, can I?

Greg (Ellicott City)

This chat may not work but atleast there are more than 2 over ------> that wont work either.

Buzzmaster

  (10:07 AM)

Why are you (aka Jason) always so annoying and negative all the time?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Michigan being a respected academic school has nothing to do with the football players.

tom* (parkville, md)

Busy. Busy. Busy.I cannot Buzzchat today. There is no time to Buzzchat today.I am Buzzchatting.

Nate Dogg (Regulators)

Just hit the Eastside of the LBC, on a mission to find Mr. Warren G...

stephanie (cincy)

The NCAA has restrictions on how many hours players can practice. These guys are saying that they practiced longer than is allowed. If that is true, UM could be in trouble.

Buzzmaster

  (10:08 AM)

And it's the players whining. It's not like they need to get out of practice to go to class or anything.

Billy The Kid (New Mexico)

Regulaters, mount up!

Cory (PA)

Lighten up Francis

Mike (Happy Valley, Pa)

Goooood morning Buzz and goooood morning SN!! I can't stay and chat today but I had a few moments to drop by and say hello. This new job thingy prevents me from hanging in the MB now-a-days. I hope everybody is ready for some football! Take care and have a great day!! WE ARE....PENN STATE!!!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

And if UM is the only school that does this, I have a bridge to sell you.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Georgetown is a respected academic school too but you can't tell me Iverson got in because of his scholastic abilities.

Justin (Louisville, KY)

Whats everyones bet on the 2009, baseball postseason? whos bringin home the bread?

Buzzmaster

  (10:09 AM)

The baker.

Ed Hochuli (Chat Ref)

That's illegal procedure against Nate Dogg for posting a bunch of gibberish in the chat. 5 yards, repeat 1st down, and you better watch it pal.

AI (Gym)

We're talkin 'bout.......Practice? I mean .....practice

stephanie (cincy)

JB, please don't go there. I am a alum and went to an Ivy League school for grad school. Ohio State is a fine school and a major research institute.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Dusty Baker?

Matt (IN)

The baker. Duh.

Tom (River North)

If UM is in trouble, then so is Florida. Urban Meyer said he had his conditioning coaches put together the toughest offseason training program he has ever seen, and if they don't participate, they don't play. If that isn't mandatory participation, what is?

Buzzmaster

  (10:10 AM)

It's not mandatory. There's a choice there.

Vin Baker (casino)

You rang?

Allen Iverson (Georgetown)

I'm talkin' bout differential equations.

Nate (Madison)

And you HONESTLY think Michigan is the only school that has mandatory, non-mandatory workouts during the offseason? I think it's safe to say that 99% of the schools do

Buzzmaster

  (10:10 AM)

Every pro, college and even probably high school team has them.

Nate (Madison)

Well Steph is in a serious mood today.

Lady Buzz (home)

Matt can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan...

Marc (Big D)

I generally agree with you Buzz, but if Rich Rod was a good coach don't you think the players would be happy to practice for him? It seems like good coaches have players stand behind them.

Buzzmaster

  (10:12 AM)

I dunno. To me it just seems that people are still bitter about Carr being forced to leave. Whether they like Rich Rod or not, they're acting out like kids because the easier coach is not there any more.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Wow we are sporty today!

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

I miss Lloyd Carr

Brian (Madison, WI)

Workouts alone take up the 20 hours allowed by the NCAA in any given week.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Steph: I'm sure for those attending for academic reasons, OSU is a very good school but didn't they ask Robert Smith to cut back on his class load because it was affecting his attention to football? That's sad.

Jack (WI)

I think the NFL should not have "Black Outs," because of low tickets sales. It's an economic crisis, people can not afford to purchase tickets now

Tom (River North)

Shaun King brought up a good point yesterday. Between training and film, you are probably at about 13 hours. That means you have 7 hours left, and you haven't considered practice or games, which count for 3 hours against the 20.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Question: If UM had gone 9-3 instead of 3-9, do you think this news gets out?

Buzzmaster

  (10:13 AM)

Course not.

Jose Canseco (via mobile)

If those guys at Michigan would just take steroids they wouldn't need to work out as much.

Marc (Charlotte)

Sports talk in the MB? I leave for 10 minutes and all Hell breaks loose.

Rich Rodriguez (Ann Arbor)

Thank you Buzz. You definitely have a life...at least for now.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

If we are talking black outs, I would think Nate and Brian would be our chat experts.

Nate (Madison)

The practices generally take up the 20hrs, while the rest of the lifting and film sessions are "voluntary"

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

On a lighter note, I beer battered and fried some fresh green beans last night. Yummm

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

I agree Buzz, just because Grandpa Carr got forced out they are coming across as more than just a little soft.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

NFL keeps these blackouts up, it will stand for Not-For-Long.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Nate just did some research on blacking out on Saturday night.

Miner (San Francisco)

How can OSU be a 'very good' school when it has the largest enrollment in the country. Clearly, they aren't very selective.

Buzzmaster

  (10:16 AM)

Just think if that's how many they let in, how many are actually applying?....how dare you make me defend no article in the front of it Ohio State University.

JB (TX)

That's the point, the players HATE RichRod. So even if everyone runs the same illegal schedule, you don't have the NCAA finding out about it. This didn't come from some watchdog, it came from players within the program.

Buzzmaster

  (10:16 AM)

And they hate him because why? Because he's actually making them work hard. Something they're apparently not used to.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Now why would you want to fry green beans? They taste great in their natural form when simply steamed.

Brian (Madison, WI)

With the return of Wisconsin football season I will probably be doing my own research on blacking out on Saturday. I'm not sure the general Camp Randall area is ready for this. Who makes the first game of the season a night game? Ease us into the season.

Trevor (Texas)

Just bought UT Season tickets...I'm pumped for football season!

Tom (River North)

I completed my 3rd FFL Draft last night. Our resident Boston homer took Gostkowski in the 6th round.

Nate (Madison)

Still don't know why I slept on my couch Saturday night.

Pete (NC)

I think the real question we need to be asking is are these guys getting enough water to drink during these practices?

Nate (Madison)

You probably have some players that are sour that a new coach is in town and they are losing their spots that Grandpa Carr promised them.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Steph's argument is terrible anyway. Just because one student went on to Ivy League doesn't make the institute as a whole academically sufficient.

Northwestern Alum (Skokie)

We have a tremendous academic reputation. Of course, all of our sports teams stink.

Buzzmaster

  (10:18 AM)

It's Evanston, there Einstein.

Matt (IN)

I thought the main Texas campus had the highest enrollment.

Nate (Madison)

Miner, hate to back OSU but they can have a large enrollment and still be selective. All matters on the number of initial applicants they had.

Cory (PA)

Sad news folks, online H.S. Diploma factory Jefferson High School Online recently awarded a diploma to a cat named Oreo. The sad news is that Jessica Simpson was caught trying to cheat off the cat's test.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

That's better than the floor Nate.

Eugene Robinson (Houston)

I got mugged by a pair of wranglers.

Buzzmaster

  (10:19 AM)

It was Wilson that Favre hit....C'mon people.

stephanie (cincy)

Yes, Tom. I am the only Ohio State grad to have ever attended an Ivy League school in over 100 years. Go me!

Nate (Madison)

Someone offered to sell me two tickets to the Wisconsin/Northern Illinois game for this Saturday at face value. I laughed at them, even though UW isn't a powerhouse this year that game will be over by the 1st quarter.

Greg (boston)

Buzz, I've missed you so. Sorry i am unable to make a daily contribution to your happiness but I am here today, how are you buddy?

Albert Pujols (St. Louis)

Because of the recession, I'll need to get a winter job. How about Subway?

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

You think that's bad Tom in River North, we had a guy in our draft take the Bears defense in round 4. Yikes.

Greg (boston)

Actually, Buzz, he said alum, so he could be anywhere, he doesn't have to stay in the college town.

Godish (Chicago)

I'm pretty sure not all Northwestern Alumni have to live in Evanston. Skokie isn't that far away.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Poll result from the MB FFL - Question: Buzz is? A) Our leader (0 votes); B) Fat (0 votes); C) Jealous of Matt Damon (0 votes); D) A figment of our imagination (1 vote); E) Some of the above (3 votes); F) All of the above (3 votes).

Matt (IN)

Eugene Robinson? Isn't that the guy who got busted trying to pick up a hooker before the Super Bowl?

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

This chat is turning nasty.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Well, that depends on how stained the couch is and how much it smells, Robbi.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I'm not saying OSU is bad, Steph, just that you've got to do better than that argument. I went to Eastern Michigan, then went on to a top 25 law school. EMU is still academically terrible, though.

Harry Doyle (Cleveland)

That's all we got?!?! One *edit* hit?!?!?

Buzzmaster

  (10:21 AM)

Don't worry, no one's listening anyway.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Well, considering Northwestern's the only private school in the Big 10 and has the smallest enrollment by far, I'd say they actually do pretty well.

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

We are not the same person, Buzz!

Buzzmaster

  (10:21 AM)

That's a big negative ghostrider.

Cory (PA)

My school can beat up your school. Nyah nyah!

Marc (Big D)

I can't speak to the academics at OSU, but I can speak to High Street being a pretty good time.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Is Greg/Jason the new Steiny/Jumerms? Grason?

Buzzmaster

  (10:22 AM)

That's a big 10-4.

Scott (Brewtown)

Ahhh, the kids went back to school today. It is nice to know that the annual summer draining of my checking account has come to a close.

Trevor (Texas)

If Buzz is a figment of our imagination, would we all have to be on acid?

Buzzmaster

  (10:23 AM)

Supplied by Ryan (San Diego).

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

Crazy chat. I watched Brett Brady play last night and he looked ok. Adrian Sanders broke a long one. Chester Holmes was great in back up. And rookie Percy Rice looked pretty good.

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

To Clinton's point, the same applies to Stanford in the Pac-10. It is remarkable how well they do considering the academic standards.

Ricky Williams (Miami)

High Street? Man, why didn't I go to Ohio State...

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

This just in......new tactic in Dallas, onside kick the scoreboard.

stephanie (cincy)

NW won the Big Ten a few years ago. They do not suck and are getting better every year under one of the classiest guys in CFB, Pat Fitzgerald

Zack (Louisville, KY)

[Insert movie quote here.]

Papa Buzz's Bumpersticker (Bumper)

My fat son can sit on your honor roll student.

Ryan (San Diego)

No Buzz, I no longer am a drug dealer. Clinton scared me straight that one time, so I'm clean

Matt (IN)

I don't know if this is what Clinton was talking about yesterday or not, but I went to Rolling Stone's website and they had a great 2 part interview with John Lennon from back in 1971 that was awesome.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Trevor: I prefer to hallucinate the old fashioned way, through pure insanity.

Buzzmaster

  (10:24 AM)

Well, you are married, so I guess that's possible.

Nate (Madison)

Buzz, you'd love the Taste of Madison this weekend. Local restaurants and breweries put up stands around the capital along with band stages. Saturday is going to be a mess.

Greg (boston)

I've been chatting for 6 years (since the Shanoff experiment), I come back for one day between work items and I get compared to Steinmerms, wow, how unfortunate

Buzzmaster

  (10:25 AM)

No. Different Greg.

stephanie (cincy)

How did Lady Buzz do on her golf outing yesterday?

Buzzmaster

  (10:27 AM)

LadyBuzz went golfing yesterday? I'm jealous. The only thing I know she did for sure was go with me to the ESPN Picnic at the local amusement park.

Marc (Big D)

Johnstone, it is pretty simple. California in the winter or Chicago in the winter.

Greg (boston)

Well, now I'm double apphalled, only one chatter can completely ruin the name Greg for all of SN. I stake my claim.

Jordan (Peoria)

Who here was saying that Kevin (Manassas) was not a front runner?...anyone, Buehler, Buehler

Rick Pitino (Louisville)

I paid Steiny $3k to come back to the chat with a different name.

Devin Hester (Chicago)

I'm breaking the career TD return record this season. Bank on it!

Scott (Brewtown)

Nate, isn't there also a football game that night? If so, the holy schnikey it's going to be crazy in Madison!

Pete (NC)

We're discussing private schools in BCS conferences? Even though I despise them, Duke can be added to the list of good athletics, well basketball.

Trevor (Texas)

Buzz, I think you should hold a Willy Wonka-esque competition where you give out golden tickets to 5 lucky chatters. The lucky chatters will get to tour Buzz's ESPN headquarters, or the janitors closet in more appropriate terms, and hang out with the Buzzmaster himself.

Stan (Gurnee)

I watched Back to the Future over the weekend, and another question came up. After Marty gets hit by the car in 1955, and wakes up in Lorraine's room, why are his pants off?

Buzzmaster

  (10:29 AM)

Duhhhh, you can't sleep with pants on. Actually you can't work with pants on either. Can't do much of anything with pants on.

Scott (Indy)

Isn't Vanderbilt a private school in the SEC? Decent at basketball and gave us Jay Cutler, right?

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Matt, that interview is some backup material. As far as I know, you have to buy the mag to get the full article.

Don (San Francisco)

I'm guessing the longest lines at the picnic were the beer lines.

Buzzmaster

  (10:29 AM)

No, actually. The longest line was at the funnel cake/ice cream line and the fried dough line.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

I closed my pool yesterday. It's like fall here. 51 this morning.

Matt Damon (Golf Course)

Another birdie! Wow, I may break the course record.

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

The first thing you do after getting hit by a car is take off your pants, its common knowledge.

Nate (Madison)

Oh yes. Going to a tailgate around the start of the game, then heading down to "Taste" for a concert at 7:30 with a backpack full of beer. Buy one beer, then refill the mug with the backpack. Better then spending $6 per beer.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Vandy=expensive

Marc (Charlotte)

Missed this earlier in the chat, but I met Eugene Robinson and he was a pretty cool guy.

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

Or Baylor in the Big 12.... Oh wait, they just suck.

Mike Singletary (San Fran)

Cant work with them on, cant do it...Cant coach with them on....Cant walk with them on...Cant do it

Brian (Madison, WI)

This game should rank #2 on the crazy list in Madison this football season. #1 is def. the home game against Purdue on Halloween. That will be out of control.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

johnstone is right, that's why you gotta have clean underwear

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Funnel cake line had just one person in it.....guess who.

Barney Stinson (HIMYM)

You can't do commercials promoting your new time slot in pants either, buzz.

Jessie (BB House)

You have to take off your shirt in an earthquake.

Buzzmaster

  (10:31 AM)

That was funny last season.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Running a little late on the ONB today. Is it worth even asking?

Buzzmaster

  (10:31 AM)

Let's do it....

Rich Rodriguez (Ann Arbor)

Michigan operates within the rules. Anyone who doesn't think so needs to get a life.

Brett Favre (via mobile)

How much for one rib?

John M. Scranton (Providence)

I just wanted to write in and say that I agree with the guy who asked why ESPN never shows any rowing events. It is the true essence of teamwork. ESPN doesn't care because rowing isn't flashy. There are no idiots out there driving drunk or carrying a gun in their sweatpants to some club in New York City. It is a shame how ESPN tries to tell people want to think, but the bigger shame is that so many people out there aren't smart enough to figure it out.

Worm (Rounders)

In the poker game of life, the ONB is the *$

victor (monroe,la)

Buzz Let,s talk about erin andrews for a minute she covers the college football games for espn . and sshe better find the person responsible. her job is on the line i would not go naked.

Mark Aue (New Jersey)

With so many people rushing to take rb's in fantasy football who are some quality sleeper picks?

Happy Gilmore (Seattle)

Do you think David Wright will leave the Mets?

Marleen (Hudson, NH)

The announcers for the Red Sox games are horrible on all ESPN games, Gerry and Don should be the only announcers for the Red Sox.

sufan96 (sudbury,MA)

do you think teddy bruschi will make the hall of fame? Also do think that he will make the patriots hall of fame? I just want to say thank you teddy

ron jr (six lakes michigan)

was that colin in that pizza hut commercial or jim breuer

Anthony (NY)

Going by the age rule divide by half and add 7 Clinton can date someone at the age of 257

Buzzmaster

  (10:31 AM)

And that's it....

Pete Rose (via mobile)

Damon isn't gonna break the course record. Anyone want some of that action?

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

This little kid got hit by a car years ago and was knocked out. He also crapped his pants while knocked out. It's possible Marty crapped his pants after being knocked out.

Greg (Ellicott City)

Not cool Buzz. Steiny was in a class by himself.

Tom (River North)

Rowing? I can't even watch hockey on ESPN.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

We have a running point on ONB about rowing? Maybe Ed Hochuli will have to police the ONB too

Christian (High Point, NC)

Sorry I'm late. Are we talking private schools? Someone mentioned Wake Forest, right? Smallest of the AQ schools (3rd smallest in 1-A), gave us Tim Duncan and Chris Paul (and Josh Howard, he says softly) in Basketball and has been bowl-bound 3 years in a row.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Italian Festival in Scranton this coming weekend. Pizza, Pizza Frittas, Canolis, and other fine pastries covering our courthouse square. Bring your stretchy pants.

JB (TX)

Fact: USC is a private school.

Nate (Madison)

John M. Scranton, time to return the soapbox.

Scott (Brewtown)

Sweet! I get off the phone and see the Buzz comment: And that's it... Missed the ONB again!!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Not going to take any of the Damon action, but I'd willing to bet money that the two rowing posts were the same guy.

Jordan (Peoria)

Grason is Steinymerms for sure!

Nate (Madison)

I have a hard time watching rowing during the Olympics and I watch just about anything during that time.

Buzzmaster

  (10:34 AM)

John M. Scranton is right. ESPN is telling everyone not to like rowing and it's working.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Ribfest downtown this weekend. Some good food, and some relatively well known bands.

stephanie (cincy)

I got to see the US Olympic Rowing team when they practiced at Princeton. Those guys could kick any football players butt.

Jordan (Peoria)

So John doesnt like ESPN telling people what to like but he wants to tell us all to like rowing?

Buzzmaster

  (10:34 AM)

That's the crap that I deal with.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

ESPN won't show rowing because rowing = boring. Pretty simple math, really.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

There are far worse sports to be stuck watching than rowing.

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

Alright Buzz, I have to go to a sales meeting about how we don't have sales. Take care.

Buzzmaster

  (10:35 AM)

Tell him the economy stinks. Everyone else is doing it.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Only 1 week until the Beatles: Rock Band comes out!

Buzzmaster

  (10:36 AM)

I was thinking about getting the Aerosmith Guitar Hero. Anyone played?

Don (San Francisco)

They just need to sex up rowing like they did for beach volleyball. Also, they need rowers that looks like beach volleyball players.

Matt (IN)

Sweet, Buddy Guy is coming here in November. Anyone into good guitar playing needs to check him out if he comes to your area.

Jordan (Peoria)

I would much rather watch professional mini golf like ESPN used to show than rowing

Jordan (Peoria)

Blame ESPN Johnstone

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Rowing must be one of those sports that can be very fun topractice, but translates very bad on TV.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

FACT: USC just suspended a player for the season due to academic problems.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Professional mini golf? Who pays these guys and why?

Clinton (Indianapolis)

I have it, Buzz. Not too bad, but there's a few songs that I'd never even heard, and I thought I was pretty familiar with Aerosmith. A few songs by other bands, too.

Greg (boston)

I own Aerosmith Guitar hero, if you like Aerosmith, it's good times, esp. at 19.99 which is what it is now I think

Matt (IN)

I love the Aerosmith Guitar Hero. Easily the best one in my opinion. Some great songs.

Buzzmaster

  (10:37 AM)

Hmmmmmm. Might have to go pick that one up.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

I did played the game. Not bad, but you have to be a massive Aerosmith fan, because there is not only hits on there. It turribull to be stuck playing some song you don't really know.

stephanie (cincy)

Don, from woman's point of view. the US rowers were h-o-t-t hot

Cory (PA)

I played the Aerosmith Guitar Hero...Don't spend over $30 for it

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Haven't played that one Buzz but I have to think it's worth getting. Just rent it before you buy it to make sure.

Ryan (San Diego)

Mini golf was so much fun to watch

Buzzmaster

  (10:38 AM)

Just don't show up in flip flops and a T-shirt.

Greg (boston)

See, I found that the Aerosmith songs I didn't know were pretty good and made it even a better game

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

I'm still playing Atari. Word is it might become guitar hero compatible. I'm holdingh out.

Anthony (Latrobe,PA)

3 People can sing at the same time in Beatles Rock Band. To get the complete set it will run you @250 bucks. Also includes a custom guitar, drum set, and 3 mic stands.

Jordan (Peoria)

Buzz you arms have to be able to reach the guitar...I am not sure that would work with your belly in the way

Christian (High Point, NC)

While I agree with the anti-rowing sentiment, ESPN should look into airing the Head of the Charles Regatta next month. It's the Hot Dog Eating Contest of the Rowing Season.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Buzz, I think pants are mandatory for public mini-golf. flip-flop and a t-shirt alone won't do it

Matt (IN)

That's the downside of Aerosmith. People forget they existed well before "Walk This Way" with Run DMC came out...Buzz if you're familiar with their entire history you'll like the game.

stephanie (cincy)

Everybody. the NCAA minimum SAT score is 800 and the ACT 16. That is all a school has to accept in order to give a scholarship. While most of the private schools adhere to high standards, they are not required to.

Greg (boston)

I'm walking around with my collar popped today at work, just to see if anyone comments

Brian (Madison, WI)

Rowing? We can really justify talking about anything in here can't we?

Ryan (San Diego)

Whoa...you are allowed to wear flip flops and a t-shirt to mini golf. That is the appropriate attire to wear.

Buzzmaster

  (10:40 AM)

You can wear it to mini-golf, but not to watch a kids soccer game?

Marc (Big D)

Maybe it would get on TV if they had to dodge mines and row through rings of fire or something. I can respect people who do it, but it is not compelling TV.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

One nice thing about the Guitar Hero series is that my kids are learning some classic rock tunes. They now recognize stuff from Heart and Lynard Skynard.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

i think it's even better if it's a old t-shirt with one of those not so funny slogan like I like my beer cold and my women hot

Buzzmaster

  (10:42 AM)

Nuts...I saw some tool at the store the other day wearing a T-shirt with a very tool-like slogan on it and I wanted to remember it to mention here on the chat. But I've forgotten. But everyone can know that he was a big time tool with a big time tool T-shirt.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Exactly, J.B. Some of these bands are probably seeing their sales go up, too. People hear the song on the game, then go download the song or go out and buy the album.

Ryan (San Diego)

It was a kids baseball game, and it wasn't just the flip flops. It was the rocker tshirt that a high schooler would wear. He just couldnt pull it off

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Saw some guy at Dunkin' Donuts yesterday wearing a dress shirt, tie, slacks...and SANDALS! Disturbing to say the least.

Chuck Norris (USA)

I go bare footed and I don't wear shirts. Karate pants is the way to go.

Don (San Francisco)

I do agree that it would be nice to see some more collegiate sports on ESPN - wrestling, tae kwon do, etc. Do they show that on ESPNU?

Buzzmaster

  (10:43 AM)

Yes. That's kinda the point of ESPNU.

Marc (Big D)

Buzz, you sure you weren't looking in a mirror?

Clinton (Indianapolis)

You saw Ryan (San Diego) at the store?

Rich Rodriguez (Ann Arbor)

People who play Guitar Hero need to get lives. They should be running sprints till 4 in the morning!

Trevor (Texas)

I always wear a suit and tie to mini-golf. If you dress for success, you will be successful in any endeavor.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

I'll make a note of the tool in the tool-like shirt in my MB notebook.

Nate (Madison)

So a t-shirt with Jobu from Major League on it saying "Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill" Tool-like or ok?

Buzzmaster

  (10:45 AM)

Not too bad. Can't decide if I'd like it more with Harris on the T-shirt or not.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Without ME it's just AWESO

Pete (NC)

If you see or hear something and your first thought is to remember it to post on TMB, does that make you a TMB addict?

Buzzmaster

  (10:45 AM)

Always looking for something to entertain you clowns with.

Ryan's Friend (San Diego)

I have this friend that always pops his collar. He thinks he looks so cool, but he really can't pull it off.

The Suits (Bristol)

No Buzz, the point of ESPNU is for us to make more money off of these suckers. We love bonuses!

Greg (boston)

J.B., I do that every day on the way towork. I wear flips until I need to put on my shoes in the office and then put flips back on as I leave.

Ryan (San Diego)

That is a good motto Trevor...wearing a suit and tie to mini golf says, "Hey, I'm a professional, but I know how to unwind after a long day"

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Jobu needs a refill: Not tool-like. FBI - Female Body Inspector: Tool-like.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

VH-1 has a new show - Tool Academy. REALLY? Do we really need to train more tools?

Buzzmaster

  (10:47 AM)

For some reason I just laughed out loud at that. Darn near spit on myself.

Christian (High Point, NC)

TMB isn't an addiction. It's more like some sort of debilitating 24-hour stomach bug.

Cory (PA)

Take me drunk I'm home - Tool-like.

Ryan (San Diego)

My friends dont chat in the MB, they're all cooler than me

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I've got a t-shirt with the Big Kahuna Burger logo on the front and the phrase "now that's a tasty burger" on that back. One of my favorites.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Dave, the show is to show them they're being tools, and try to get them to change their toolish ways.

Brett Favre (Minnesota)

Did y'all see me last night? Why aren't you talking about me?

Marc (Big D)

It must just be me, but I really don't like flip flops. Uncomfortable.

Tomwit NJ [via mobile]

I was in rehab with Steve Tyler. Caron Hospital in Shickshlnny,Pa. 1986.Rigkt after that Run DMC video. True story.

Buzzmaster

  (10:48 AM)

I call false.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

You could put 'Harris' and '10' on the back of the shirt, Buzz.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

Not tool-like, Tom.

Nate (Madison)

Sweet, so I won't be tool-like if I wear it. Didn't want to admit to buying it until I got a ruling. My roommate think it's stupid but he's one of the overly fashion guys, saw Vince Chase wearing this wind power windmill shirt on Entourage, then saw him looking them up last night. One of those guys.

Greg (boston)

Dave, that isn't so new, it's in its second or third season, it's awful. Being a single guy, some of those girls seem nice and smoking and they date these chuckleheads while I drink beers alone

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

My brother-in-law has a lot of Tool t-shirts. Ironically, none are tool-like.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Then the name of the show is tool-like....very misleading.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Any t-shirt promoting drinking to excess = tool-like. Anyone purchasing and wearing such a shirt = tool.

Trevor (Texas)

"Are you telling me Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?"

JB (TX)

Tool Academy is hilarious. the premise is supposed to be "my boyfriend is a tool, please help me change him into a respectable guy" but it's just d-bags w/spiky hair and Affliction shirts fighting eachother and breaking stuff. Of course, none of the girlfriends ever leave them.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

How about the old tool classic: One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Lunch: Sandwich, chips, and a soda.

Christian (High Point, NC)

True story: the law firm I worked in back in 98-99 represented Aerosmith in a lawsuit that happened when a couple fans got trampled in a South American concert. I saw the silver Ferrari Joey Kramer accidentally torched at a gas station about two weeks before it happened.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Lunch: Pasta with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and an olive oil sauce made by my wife. Outstanding work!

Matt (IN)

Buzz here is a Jobu t-shirt. http://rumplo.com/tees/tee/9215-funny tshirtscom-major-league-jobu-new-t shirts

Buzzmaster

  (10:52 AM)

Yeah...Still might like it more if Harris were involved somehow.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Lunch: Homemade Apple Walnut salad

Zack (Louisville, KY)

Lunch: Whatever is free today. The perks of being a college student.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

I've got a friend like that, Nate. I'll show up at his house before we head out, and 9 times out of 10, I hear "You're not wearing that, are you?" Frustrating.

Ruckus (sa tx)

I'm gonna be on the show Dog Whisperer, and then freak him out when he finds out I can type on the computer

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Lunch: 7 layer salad, unsweet tea.

Buzz (Espn)

Lunch: Pop Tarts, and anything else I can find.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

FACT: Actor that played Eddie Harris also played Dan Devine in "Rudy."

Brian (Madison, WI)

I do not think that my Drink Like a Champion Today t-shirt is tool-like at all.

Cory (PA)

Lunch: Whopper Jr (2), Fries, Coke

Trevor (Texas)

I always vowed never to wear/purchase any MMA clothing (Tapout, Affliction, etc.), but the shirt that Dan Henderson wore at UFC 100 was so insanely awesome I caved in. It will be the only MMA clothing I ever purchase or wear.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Fact: The original 'tool' t-shirt is "He who dies with the most toys wins"

Clinton (Indianapolis)

He also played the coach that Norman Dale replaces in "Hoosiers."

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Lunch: chicken salad sandwich

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

Lunch: Healthy, healthy, healthy. Doc says the cholesterol is a little too high.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

I have always wondered, does Tom's wife make him a special lunch every day, or does he just take dinner leftovers from the night before?

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Tom, do you keep those post for your wife to see how much you like her cooking?

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

LUNCH: I could really go for a burger and fries but will most likely go with some type of grilled chicken sandwich and a salad.

JB (TX)

Lunch: this place around the corner that has fried mushrooms. Anyway, my favorite Aerosmith song was always Rag Doll. Good luck to Pacman Jones in the CFL, we'll see how long it takes him to get kicked out of that league.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Followed closely by "Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way." That's major league tool-like.

Jordan (Peoria)

There is an old joke in there about Clinton but I am too lazy to be creative

Matt (IN)

I don't even know what Eddie Harris's real name is. It doesn't matter. He will always be Harris.

Jordan (Peoria)

Lunch: Probably pizza and wings at the meeting

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Lunch is free samples at Walmart...nice... roast chicken and chocolate chip cookies. Damn economy.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

It's always leftovers, Alex. But they really are delicious.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

No way! Pacman joined the CFL! Which team?

Clinton (Indianapolis)

And the No Fear, Coed Naked, and Big Johnson t-shirts? Big-time tool-like.

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

Fried mushrooms. YUM!

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Cory: Why not just go for a regular Whopper instead of two Jrs.?

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Eddie Harris' real name is Chelcie Ross. Now you know, for now.

JB (TX)

Pacman is in Winnipeg

Trevor (Texas)

Harris also played the bad guy henchman in "Richie Rich"...

Pac Man Jones (Canada)

This money looks funny but I can still make it rain.

Buzzmaster

  (10:56 AM)

We'll see how long it takes before Adam Jones is in trouble in Montreal.

Nate (Madison)

My view is, as long as I'm not dressed like a complete bum or joke, if a girl is really going to overly judge me on what I wear all the time...she might not be worth the trouble.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

And my wife never reads this chat. She hates sports, so she won't read anything associated with ESPN, even if its not about sports.

Greg (boston)

Co ed naked shirts were the bomb, I rock them with my skidz, man.

Jack (NB Canada)

3 martini lunch and a pack of smokes

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

In Montreal? About 25 minutes. That the ride from the airport to downtown

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Pac Man chasin ghosts of paydays lost.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

I hope Pacman joined Winniped or Saskatoon. I'll pay to see his face when he ask around about the nightlife

Dan (Buffalo, NY)

Tom's wife doesn't like sports? That's not very outstanding

Jack's Liver and Lungs (Jack)

Oh, man, we're so screwed...

Don (San Francisco)

Adam Jones (Baltimore) probably is probably glad Adam Jones (Winnipeg) is called Pacman.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Those Co-ed Naked and Big Johnson t-shirts were all the rage in my high school days back in the early '90's. In retrospect, I'm so glad I never owned one.

Mounties (Canada)

We've got our eyes on this guy

Jack (NB Canada)

Pacman signed with Winnipeg, the coldest city in NA

Nate (Madison)

So if Pacman goes to play in Europe and has to deal with paper and coin money, is he making it sleet when he goes to the strip club? Assuming he's tossing around one and two euro dollar coins.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

That's the only negative thing about her, Dan. So I'll take it.

Christian (High Point, NC)

"I'm so glad I never owned one" probably means Tom owned 2 or 3.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Solid chat today all. I had a lot of fun with it. Go out and get your September off to a good start by avoiding the purchase of tool-like t-shirts. Until tomorrow, get out, have some fun, and stay safe. Later.

Pete (NC)

How about "I got this shirt for my girlfriend. (Awesome trade)". Tool-like?

Buzzmaster

  (11:00 AM)

OK everyone. We're done here. Thanks for stopping by. We'll be back again tomorrow. Until then, stay classy SportsNation!

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Have a great Tuesday. Bye y'all.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Tool-like, Pete.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Yup, Pete, that's tool-like.

JB (TX)

Makin' it sleet is funny.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Yeah, Nate is right. In Canada, the smallest paper bill is the 5$CAN, roughly 3,50$US

Tom's Wife (West Bloomfield)

What Tom doesn't realize is that I'm great at spying on him. It is Outstanding Work!