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Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

Goooooooooood morning!

Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

I just want to take a minute to congratulate Madison, WI for naming the plastic pink flamingo as the town's official bird.

Greg (Ellicott City)

Buzz, helping people procrastinate at work since 1873.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Good morning, Buzz, you magnificent fat dirty tyrant, you!

Greg (Ellicott City)

Buzz, the O's are having $1 hotdog night soon. Are you going to come and unleash your inner Kobayashi?

Bob (Lowell)

Ah my little buzzy friend. Just 2 more hours of chatting before the traditional end of summer.

Rob (Boston)

You know what bothers me more than ex-Red Sox finding success once they leave Boston? 9AM discussions that only last 7 minutes, leaving me 83 minutes to kill before my next class.

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Buzzmaster

  (10:01 AM)

Fail. That wasn't submitted in the ONB.

Clay (Charlotte)

It's 10am, do you know where your chat host is?

Christian (High Point, NC)

So I've invented Partially Casual Thursday. I wear long-sleeved dress shirts Mon-Wed, and then drop down to a polo on Thursday. No popped collars, of course.

Buzzmaster

  (10:03 AM)

I wore a polo yesterday. I went into the bathroom in the afternoon and noticed the edges of my collar starting to roll up. I didn't know what to make of it. I don't think it was a popped collar, but it was almost mocking me.

Steve (NJ)

If Curt Schilling ends up taking Ted Kennedy's seat in the Senate, I'm officially giving up any hope.

Nate (Madison)

Wow, someone has too much time on their hands

Clay (Charlotte)

Buzz, it's great to be back. Thanks for thinking about me while I haven't been here this week...cause I know you did.

Chad (Denmark via Vegas)

Good Afternoon Buzz.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Read a book, Rob. I'd say study, but I'm guessing class just started so there's probably nothing to study yet.

Matt (IN)

Good morning all. Don't call the cops on the cops.

roger goodell (NFL)

HEY EVERYONE look at me i'm about to make a decision on vick, Over here look at me.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I don't know where my chat host is, but I know he's pantsless . . . and fat.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

(yawn) Where's the coffee?

Mike (Belvidere)

Happy Thirsty Thursday, SN. Lets celebrate the end (finally) of NFL preseason football! Bring on some real games!

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Hi, I'm not as late today.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Good morning, Buzz Nation. It was a crisp 51 degrees when I left my house this morning. Fall comes fast in these parts.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Polos are fully casual for my office. Suits Mon through Thurs, polos/sweaters with khakis on Fridays when we're not in court, in depositions, in client meetings, or elsewhere where a suit may be required.

Cardinals (St. Louis)

(Driving past Phillies and pulling even with Dodgers) Dont mind us guys. You just keep doing what you are doing. We will continue to be the best in the NL

Scott (Brewtown)

I'm wearing a polo today, only because it's going to be warmer than 65 for the first time this week.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Funny Casual Friday story: I was in college, and was interviewing for a job on a Friday, and the potential employer encouraged us to dress as if it were a Casual Friday. I showed up in a polo and khakis, and the interviewer told me, "Thank God you got the idea. The last kid showed up in a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops."

Rob's Teacher (Boston)

You know what I love more than anything? Making my students come to a 9am discussion and then only having it last 7 minutes.

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

If my posts were posted I wouldn't be late.

Dave (vt)

Hey if Al Franken can get in to Congress anyone can.

Clay (Charlotte)

If I wore a tie to work I would be made fun of. We do khakis and polos all week, jeans and polos on Friday.

Nate (Madison)

It's always great when you get to class and realize the teacher is going to show these same videos every now and then that you just watched for a class last semester.

stephanie (cincy)

I am watching College football tonight and I don't even care who is playing.

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

I swear Buzz fake timestamps his first post to give the impression he is on time.

Buzzmaster

  (10:05 AM)

Yes. Because I'm going to figure out all of the coding that is required to do that. Then hack into our system, change the coding just to prove to you clowns that I'm on time? Riiiiiiiiight.

Jordan (Peoria)

We work in the food industry so I have made it my personal goal to make this place as casual as possible. Of course if you go on the floor you need pants because it is cold

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

And I swear that Jason is part of Grason.

Clay (Charlotte)

NC State is playing, who haven't been relevant in college football since Philip Rivers and Tori Holt played there...of course they were barely relevant then.

Steve (NJ)

The magic number is 23 people. 23. That's also Don Mattingly's number, so you know it's a good thing.

Rest of NL Central (Chi.Mil,Hou,Pit)

The only reason you keep winning is because we continue to send out AAA level pitchers

Greg (boston)

hey Buzz, can you get them to push up the Boise-Oregon game to a reasonable 9:00 start? Thx

Nate (Madison)

You can wear just about anything here all week, as long as it's pants and covered shows if you are back by the lab. Benefits of working for a liberal research company in a liberal city.

Buzzmaster

  (10:07 AM)

Very liberal. So liberal that the official bird is the plastic pink flamingo.

Mike (Belvidere, IL)

Buzz, like a bad comic book villan just revealed his whole evil plan.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I love that people who are here slacking in their own jobs are complaining because Buzz is late.

Jordan (Peoria)

Make me a bicycle clown!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Jason and Greg are quickly climbing the infamy ladder of the MB. Getting close to Rastall territory.

Matt (IN)

You're right, Buzz. You are far too lazy to do that.

stephanie (cincy)

The men in my office seem to think casual Friday means not showering, shaving or putting on clean t-shirt.

Chad (Denmark via Vegas)

Preseason is a boring pain but the 4th preseason game is a useless boring pain.

Don (San Francisco)

I call the day I wear t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops to work = Tuesday.

Matt (IN)

I'm with Clay. If I wore a tie in here people would wonder if I'm going on a job interview or something. Khakis and polos everyday.

Clay (Charlotte)

BOO Rastall...sorry instinct.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

The guy from my home town made the finals on America's got talent last night.

Nate (Madison)

Oh, you've heard of that?

Buzzmaster

  (10:08 AM)

It was all over the news this morning. I couldn't figure out if they were using it as a "light side of the news" kind of thing or a "look at these jokers" kind of thing.

Marc (Charlotte)

As a UNC Alum, I'm pulling for no one to win the State/South Carolina game tonight. I dislike both of them.

Ryan (San Diego)

Did your life flash before your eyes when you thought your collar might be popped buzz?

Buzzmaster

  (10:09 AM)

Yes. I nearly wanted to punch myself in the face. But then I talked myself into believing that it wasn't a fully popped collar, so I was good.

Nate (Madison)

Agreed, I wore a dress shirt and tie on my first day and people were giving me strange looks.

Buzzmaster

  (10:10 AM)

My very first job interview, I wore a shirt and tie and when I showed up the two guys I was interviewing with were wearing jeans and T-shirts.

Larry (North Palm Beach, FL)

Finally College Football is here...doesn't matter who is playing....

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

My two extra contributions to my office's Friday casual day: I don't shave and I typically wear Airwalks or Vans. Saw a partner wearing Airwalks one Friday, so I figured, me, too!

Nate (Madison)

Yeah, it's pretty ridiculous but nothing ceases to amaze me in this city anymore (in regards to stupid things like this).

Clinton (Indianapolis)

So, if you steal some plastic pink flamingoes out of a person's yard, is there an additional penalty for stealing the city bird?

stephanie (cincy)

They would have to be plastic Buzz, otherwise they would freeze to death

Steve (NJ)

Last night we had the food-tasting for the wedding...and the wine-tasting...and the 'signature cocktail-tasting.' Today, I am slightly hung over.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

To all the people who complain about Buzz not posting them: SUCK LESS, DIAL 1-800-GTOVRIT, AND SHUT UP.

Clay (Charlotte)

The only time I wear a tie is if I have a meeting with (The Bank That Shall Not Be Named) that we have a really big contract with. Of course, those guys make my salary except you add a zero on the end.

JB (TX)

Buzz wanted to punch himself in the face, but decided to eat a large pizza instead. You know, because he's fat.

stephanie (cincy)

It is better to be over dressed on the first day. Then follow the accepted dress code of the place.

Marc (Big D)

Always better to dress for success Buzz.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Jordan you just need a bicycle, we are all clowns here.....

Greg (boston)

I popped my collar at work to see just how invisible I was. No one commented in 3 hours, so i decided to take the rest of the day off. no one noticed that either

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Wait, the pink flamingo thing is serious?

Buzzmaster

  (10:12 AM)

I wouldn't joke about pink flamingos.

Buzzmaster

  (10:12 AM)

Flamingos? Flamingoes?

Jim Calhoun (Storrs)

Tell 'em Clinton! Shut up! Just shut up!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

If I may dust off an old chestnut: Steve's engaged?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Wait, Steve is engaged???

Matt (IN)

Ha, I've done that before too Buzz. Always weird when you're better dressed than the person interviewing you.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I also worked at a place where I was asked to wear a shirt and tie for the first month I was there even though the regular dress code was business casual. My boss thought he was pretty funny.

Scott (Brewtown)

I work at a credit union where they, twice a week have casual days that you have to pay 3$ toward the charuty dujour. I never participate because....well I'm cheap.

Nate (Madison)

And we have real pink flamingos at the zoo in town, they are going be celebs now.

Chad (Denmark via Vegas)

It's Flamingos.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Engaged in a struggle for his independence.

Steve (NJ)

Flamingos. Firefox has a built in spell-checker.

Jim R. (LA)

Have a take, and don't suck.

Nate (Madison)

Then we have a guy from MA get arrested for impersonating a cop, and asked why he was in Madison he says he was coming to approach a kid he met on World of Warcraft. What was found in his car? Weapons and rubber gloves.

Ricky Rubio (Not in Minnesota)

I'm just afraid to join the chat.

Tom (River North)

When I started my last job I was required to wear a suit every day. No one mentioned casual Fridays, so I wore a suit. Jerks.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

A few weeks after I got in at my new job, upper management sent a memo because they've seen some people not following properly the dress code. Since I was the only new employee, I felt that was directed clearly to me

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

Buzz and I are facebook friends so he can't hate me that much or else our e-friendship will be for nothing.

Buzzmaster

  (10:14 AM)

It is. Don't worry.

stephanie (cincy)

Flamingi is the plural of Flamingo

Clinton (Indianapolis)

*rimshot* That's Dave, everybody! Just remember the 11 o'clock show is completely different from the 10 o'clock show! Try the veal!

Clay (Charlotte)

People at my company have a habit of pulling practical jokes (like completely filling a person's car with packing peanuts). So when my VP when on vacation, they ordered 800 pink flamingos and put them in his back yard...which is lakeside in a very expensive neighborhood. Priceless.

Buzzmaster

  (10:15 AM)

I hope they wrote that off as a business expense.

Steve (NJ)

See, that's why I'm cooler than Jason...Buzz is in my FB mafia.

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

At least I'm not fat, Buzz.

Greg (Ellicott City)

Buzz and I, however, are not facebook friends so he can hate me.

Buzzmaster

  (10:16 AM)

All right Grason. That's enough out of you.

Greg (boston)

I showed up to my first interview in a full on suit. They had a casual friday in the summer and the guy who interviewed me was 6'7" and wearing a Haiwain shirt, very oddly intimidating.

JB (TX)

As a person who interviews people for a living I will tell you I definitely use how someone dresses as part of the deciding factor. So yeah, overdress. And turn off your cell phone.

Buzzmaster

  (10:17 AM)

You interview people? What kind of questions do you ask - RadioShack or Best Buy? Aisle 13 (Hannah Montana) or Aisle 18 (AC/DC)?

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Clip-on tie or real? What is your preference Buzz? I'm thinking clip-on.

Buzzmaster

  (10:17 AM)

Real. If you're going that route, you might as well not half-bum it.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

And don't forget the most important question of all, Buzz: Applebee's or Chili's?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Okay, Buzz. That made me laugh. Nice job.

Scott (Brewtown)

Ziiiiiinnngg!!!!!

Chad (Denmark via Vegas)

I have told people their interview was over if their cell phone went off during the interview.

Tom (River North)

I once had to tell an employee that her shoes were inappropriate and that she was required to wear pantyhose. I felt like an idiot.

Chad (Denmark via Vegas)

Clip on Tuxedo bow tie otherwise it best be the real thing.

Mike (Belvidere, IL)

Random Thought: Its strange that no professional sports team has a monkey/chimp/ape for a mascot.

Steve (NJ)

Buzz goes for those new 'zip-up ties' they sell at Kohls.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Habe you dug up some dirt on NASCAR? You book up drivers like you were a race babe

Buzzmaster

  (10:19 AM)

I'm not sure what that means. Anyone translate crazy?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Buzz wears the tuxedo t-shirt, sans pants of course.

Tom (River North)

Mike, the Phoenix Suns have a gorilla. Does that count toward your primate mascot issue?

Steve (NJ)

Angels had that annoying rally monkey.

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

I think the interview starts with "Now don't you think MJ is overrated?"

Scott (Brewtown)

If wearing a bowtie, then I would use clip on because no one I know can tie one.

Buzzmaster

  (10:20 AM)

That's the only exception.

Marc (Charlotte)

So I was thinking if I ever applied for a job that required a backround check, the MB could very well be my downfall.

Nate (Madison)

Translation: Hi, I'm Louis and I'm 5.

The Suits (Bristol)

Fact: Buzz wore zubaz to his interview here. Decent attire for a janitor so we figured, what the hell he couldn't be that bad...

Greg (Ellicott City)

I miss the old days when Buzz and I could talk without him calling me by other names.

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

Honestly, I am a little insulted by the name Grason. I am far better looking and more intelligent than Greg.

Buzzmaster

  (10:21 AM)

Good posts Grason.

Don (San Francisco)

Buzz is a .... Nascar groupie?

Marc (Charlotte)

Fact: The monkey in "Outbreak" was the same monkey that was on "Friends"

JB (TX)

No, oddly enough I ask them questions about their work history and past accomplishments. If I see they went to a college w/big time athletics I usually break the ice by asking about that.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

5 and a half, I'm turning 6 next month!

Greg (boston)

My job requires fingerprints and somehow I'm still employed...

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Figures. Nate would be able to translate crazy. He does hang out with Brian after all.

Marc (Charlotte)

I find interviews rather boring. I never feel they ask questions that are relevant to anything.

David (Banning)

I'm off today, you would think I'd have better thing to do then say Buzz is fat!

victor (Monroe,La)

good morning buzz there are reports reggie bush might not play in the season opener against the lions.he and his girlfriend broke their engagemnt for now.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Meeting ran late, but I'm caught up and now let me jump on my soapbox about the pink flamingo pulse. So the UW just recently decided not to allow beer ads during athletic events to try and curb binge drinking, thus giving up $400,000 in advertising revenue during this crappy economic time. I thought that was ridiculous until I heard the pink flamingo thing. A popular thing for students to do around here is called a Flabongo, which is basically bonging a beer out of a plastic pink flamingo. So now that the city has made it the city's official bird students will celebrate by bonging more beers out of the Flabongo, thus actually increasing binge drinking. Makes no sense, and I'm done.

Dwight Schrute (Scranton)

Who put my calculator in jello?

Nate (Madison)

Actually hanging out with Brian helps me notice creepiness faster, Jon (Madison) helps me translate crazy.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

My job requires background checks and they get real nervous if you have a pilot's license.

Rickey Henderson (Hall of Fame)

Rickey is in the TMB Hall of Fame. It is now the greatest Hall of Fame of all-time.

Matt (Philly)

Buzz, I'm headed to traffic court with a foolproof way of winning...what are the odds that the judge is stupid and I still lose.

Interviewee (JB' Office)

JB: Pop-tarts or toaster struedel? Interviewee: Toaster struedel. JB: Okay interviews over, now GET OUT!!!!

stephanie (cincy)

Wait, the Tush and the Bush are engaged? I thought they just broke up last week?

Zack (Louisville, KY)

Because you're in the system, Greg? Or did you remove your fingerprints MIB-style?

Hoppy (Luck, WI)

what up buzz and sn, transcipts have been fantastic. word to the wise, bulk pop tarts are the pulse compared to the regular store bought ones. book it.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Oh, yes, that's right. Belated congratulations to Christian for joining the MB Hall of Fame.

David (Banning)

Brian just made my brain bleed

Clay (Charlotte)

Wow, Brian being (sort of) socially responsible. What has this world come to?

Nate (Madison)

My future career field obviously requires extensive background checks. So I may drink a lot, but for the most part I don't do anything overly stupid that might show up on one of those. So pulling a Frank the Tank and streaking through the Quads is usually on the "not to do" list.

Buzzmaster

  (10:27 AM)

At least until you get a job.

Marc (Charlotte)

One of my roomates in college interned with a government agency and had to be vetted. We, as roomates, had to be interviewed as part of the process.

Clay (Charlotte)

Hoppy, are you buying pallets of poptarts? You have a problem.

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

There is a TMB Hall of Fame? What sort of pathetic display gets one such a distinguished honor?

Buzzmaster

  (10:28 AM)

No, no. Everyone in there has come up with a pathetic display on their own. You come up with yours. No cheating.

Clay (Charlotte)

Posts just like that Johnstone.

Tom (River North)

I was interviewed by a government agency because a friend was trying to get security clearance. They ask some messed up stuff. They also wanted me to remember every time we interacted from the first time we met, which was 1983. I was 4.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

We had extensive background checks and fingerprints to pass the bar. I had to redo my prints twice, then they were still rejected, so they just made me sign an affidavit that I had never committed a felony.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Two friends of mine were interviewing for a job with a defense contractor. I had to interview with two different DoD people to testify to their character.

JB (TX)

(at interview) Have you or a daughter ever worked as either a porn star or stripper? No, than I dont think we have a job for you

Scott (Brewtown)

All right, time for the collection of two-namers and drunken posts, otherwise known as the ONB

Buzzmaster

  (10:30 AM)

Let's do it....

Richard Smoker (Princeton, NJ)

Hello good Sir. I am wondering why ESPN doesn't expand its coverage to include other sports. Rowing is very big in the Northeast and deserves more coverage than what it gets. Please make some effort to include it.

TIM (THOMASVILLE)

I work with a chick who looks like Milton Waddams from the movie Office Space. I'm going to give her a red stapler for her upcoming birthday.

fred (omaha)

buzz are you ready for rocktober, go rockies

Mike (NJ)

Buzz - What is Mark Sanchez's Fantasy Value? With or without Brandon Marshall?

Jon (Morgantown)

Why doesnt anyone give more credit to the Wv Mountaineers?

Vincent Watson (Upper Marlboro, Maryland)

I can't wait until the big powers in college football return to glory. Florida state, Miami, Michigan. College is much better when they are in power. Speaking of Michigan, I understand that it is a fine job, but to leave your hometown and alma mater to go through what you are going through now makes the money and prestige look a lot less attractive. I hope it works out for him. Can he fix this situation or will Michigan give him enough time to do so?

b (texas)

hey sports nation

Ken Lawson (Vancouver BC Canada)

I think the NFL pressured the Blue Bombers not to take Pacman, Toronto wants a NFL team so badly they can taste and why not this city can afford a NFL Team it is one of the wealthest in North America and the same for Vancouver, Argos just keep getting in their way!

Smitty (Bay Area )

Wasnt expectn too much from Brad Penny but with the start he put up and against arguably the best lineup in baseball, dont u think the Giants now definately have the best starting rotation in the Majors? The shows great keep it up! plus when are u getting ochocinco on???

David Paul Chandler (Gatlinburg, TN)

I have heard that Marvin Harrison has inked a deal with the Minnesota Vikings....Is this true?

Preston Young (Dallas, Texas)

Instead of Usain Bolt playing football, he should play baseball. If you think about it, he could lay down a bunt or short chopper, and run it out every time. He could get over 100 stolen bases!

ronnie turner (vidalia georgia)

georgia bulldogs will beat oklahoma state cowboys

Buzzmaster

  (10:30 AM)

And that's it......

Clay (Charlotte)

I did my interview at a BBQ place in Lexington, NC...there was not vetting involved.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I get a little fired up about the lack of common sense sometimes. Wisconsin will be $400,000 less in their budget in trying to curb binge drinking, but thanks to the city they will get to watch their students do beer bongs on football Saturdays in honor of the new city "bird."

Ryan (San Diego)

I interview people with a popped collar and flip flops. It pretty much says you damn well better respect me

Nate (Madison)

Tom: The first time I met him? We were in a sandbox playing with Matchbox cars and he ate a booger

Jim (Scranton)

Fact: Bears eat beets. Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica.

Hoppy (Luck, WI)

solid three namer in the onb, can't beat that stuff, well that and rowing.

Clay (Charlotte)

Jim...stop it.

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

Thanks to the distraction of the MB, I have been logged out of blackboard.

Nate (Madison)

Rowing would probably get the same ratings as poker or soccer.

stephanie (cincy)

Rich Rod's problems started when he told the UM fans to get a life. It has been all down hill since them.

Tom (River North)

I actually remembered the first time I met him, it was Thanksgiving dinner as they had our family over. They also asked me if his family was tortured do I think he would give up government secrets. That was a tough one to answer.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

First of all, trying to curb binge drinking by removing ads is like doign brain surgery with a nail clipper. Like people won't ear about alcohol on a football tailgate because there is no ads

Christian (High Point, NC)

I think I'm missing something: how does naming the pink flamingo the official town bird encourage drinking?

Dwight Schrute (Scranton)

That is identity theft, Jim!! IT IS NOT A JOKE, MILLIONS OF FAMILIES ARE AFFECTED EVERY YEAR!!!!

David (Banning)

I've decided that posting on the MB is not all it's cracked up to be on a day off. Stay classy Buzz and Nation. Peace!

Hoppy (Luck, WI)

rich rod probably didn't give them enough water breaks, jeff (iowa) would be proud.

Greg (Ellicott City)

Again with this rowing?

Buzzmaster

  (10:35 AM)

Me thinks that was an imposter trying to stir up trouble.

Greg (boston)

Dude, I would give up U.S. secrets for a bacon double cheeseburger

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

I thought the problems started when you have a program known for having a tradition of producing NFL style drop back QB's and WR's and replacing all of that with a spread option.

stephanie (cincy)

And for the record, as a Buckeye fan I take no pleasure in what is going on with the school up north.

Buzzmaster

  (10:36 AM)

Good point. Because all it does is make the conference look worse and weaken OSU's strength of schedule.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

The ONB is hazardous material.

Rich Rodriguez (Ann Arbor)

People who think my problems started when I told people to get lives need to get lives.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

sssshhh greg, a bacon double cheeseburger is a state secret.

Clay (Charlotte)

It took David 35 minutes to realize that TMB is for wasting time at work not on your day off. Someone is a little slow today.

Scott (Brewtown)

Why do people feel it's okay to talk about their upcoming weekend cookout and cousin's foot problem....right out side my office!!!! Go away people!!

Steve (NJ)

I dated a girl who was on the IU Crew team...which I didn't even know existed until we dated.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Christian you missed my first rant. The popular thing to do around here is called a Flabongo, which is bonging beers out of a pink flamingo.

Tom (River North)

RichRod's problems began when Michigan lost 7 offensive starters and were left with a QB that can't throw and one that can't run. They now have two QBs that can run and throw, and hopefully Nick Sheridan never sees the field again.

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

As a Maryland fan I know the Fridge loves knowing there are people fatter than him (buzz).

chaz (sa tx)

i dont know greg make it a double bacon double cheeseburger , then were talking

Steve (NJ)

At last night's food-tasting, we had a discussion over whether my guests would eat bacon. I stared at our coordinator until she apologized and felt ashamed.

Buzzmaster

  (10:38 AM)

Bacon-wrapped scallops. Mmmmmmmmmmm.

Marc (Charlotte)

Buzz, did you see that Ryen Russillo claimed that SN TV had been cancelled?

Buzzmaster

  (10:39 AM)

No, he was talking about the SN Radio show.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Big Ten is now just the Big Three or rather Two.

Clay (Charlotte)

Scott, you have an office, close the door.

Scott (Brewtown)

Wait! Food tasting? I've heard of wine tasting and even beer tasting, but food tasting?

Tom (River North)

I stopped watching SNTV to protest the fact there is no longer an Afternoon Buzz.

Ant-Ball (Lewisville GA)

There has consistantly been one conference with relevance....the SEC. All of a sudden the Big12 is getting hype. USC plays no one,but u see who keep winning the championship

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Bacon wrapped bacon.....Mmmmmmmmmmmm

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Excellant bacon wrapped scallops and shrimp!

Jeff (Iowa)

Tomorrow is the 25th anniversary of the marketing of doritos.

Soccer Fans (ESPN)

Hey ESPN did you forget about us? We hate rowing.

Greg (boston)

Chaz, a bacon double cheeseburger gets you Russian secrets too.

Marc (Charlotte)

Ohh, there was a radio show?

Buzzmaster

  (10:41 AM)

Exactly.

Greg (boston)

I thought every wedding had a food tasting beforehand for the Bride and Groom, maybe I missed something

Greg (boston)

The food tasting for the wedding might actually be the tipping poit in me deciding to get married

Jordan (Peoria)

Is that real Jeff (Iowa) or imposter Jeff (Iowa)?

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Last night for dinner we had grilled chicken tacos with Frank's hot sauce and a nice strip of bacon to top them off. To steal a phrase, 'Excellent work.'

Marc (Big D)

A bite-size piece of chicken, chunk of pepperjack cheese, small piece of jalapeno wrapped in bacon skewered and grilled. Best thing I have ever had at a tailgate.

Steve (NJ)

Don't bring the prospective in-laws. That will kill your good time.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Is that ... Jeff (Iowa)'s music?!?

Marc (Charlotte)

Jeff, Question for you. The Dorito's bag claims 20% more chips, but are there really 20% more chips or is the bag just 20% bigger?

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Was that the real Jeff?

Buzzmaster

  (10:42 AM)

I think not.

Clay (Charlotte)

Glad to see your marriage is built on a solid foundation of meatballs and cake.

Anthony (NY)

Last night I had fish and chips

Spelling Police (SN)

puller her over robbi. it's excellent.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Thanks spelling police for not giving me a ticket.

Buzzmaster

  (10:42 AM)

Oooohhh. Busted.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Either way, it's 20% more crumbs Marc

Steve (NJ)

Well, the cake tasting was pretty cool, actually. And I came home with three small cakes.

Matt Damon (Buzz's House)

Buzz's marriage is built on a solid foundation of...well, me.

Jim Ross (WWE)

OH MY GAWD!!! It's Jeff (Iowa)'s music. Business is about to pick up!

Drew (Buffalo)

Pulled a Brian and Nate last night..... woke up with a whole turkey sub next to my bed. not a bad thing to wake up to.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

We didn't have a food tasting for our wedding. We knew the caterer's work and that was enough for us. For the record, the food was outstanding.

Jeff (Iowa)

20% more air

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Crap.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

If they put 20% more chips, thay have to make the bag 35% bigger, just to keep the ratio

Christian (High Point, NC)

Fact: In 1991, 99 cents got you a 7 oz bag of Doritos. Now I think it's down to 1.75 oz.

Steve (NJ)

I'm looking out my window and, no kidding, a turkey vulture is DESTROYING a squirrel at the back of the parking lot. It's like a Zach Rastall post - it's horrible, but I have to look.

JB (TX)

Buzz's house was also built on a solid foundation, but his massive weight has left several cracks in it, because he's fat.

Marc (Charlotte)

One of my roommates in college passed out with a Chicken Cheddar Biscuit laying on his chest. Quite a waste of a Chicken Cheddar Biscuit if you ask me.

Buzzmaster

  (10:46 AM)

But did he wake up in the morning and eat it?

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

I made grilled pork chops, grilled squash and pasta salad for supper last night. Good stuff.

Scott (Brewtown)

Just realized that 1990 is approaching 20 years ago. Man I am getting old.

Greg (boston)

Fact: a candy bar as a kid at the 7-11 cost .35. Now it costs 1.29 as of last night...I hate to say this, but I'm not that old....

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

I wouldn't eat a turkey sub that spent all the night at room temperature

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

I am flying out tomorrow afternoon to see the OU-BYU game on Saturday at Jerry World. Tailgating with BYU fans sounds like a great time...

Matt (IN)

I saw a group of turkey vultures eating on a deer on the side of the highway. Those things are creepy looking.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

I work with someone born in the 90s. Now that is weird.

Big Z (via mobile)

I fall asleep with food all the time. Got to keep my stash handy...

Brian (Madison, WI)

I have passed out with a Taco Bell burrito on my chest and woke up about 4:30am and decided to eat it. Unfortunately or fortunately that is my only passing out with food on my chest incident.

Marc (Charlotte)

You've obviously never had a chicken cheddar biscuit. They are wonderful, but its just not the same cold, and when you aren't pulling a Nate and Brian.

Tom (River North)

I tailgated with some Utah fans while in Ann Arbor last year. Not a bad crowd, and some very attractive girls. Of course, they beat Michigan by 3, but at least it wasn't as bad as Alabama lost to them.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Remember when beer was $2.95 for a six-pack? Good times, good times.

Jordan (Peoria)

Back in Clintons day everything was free because they had no currency...He just had to beat everyone with his club

Steve (NJ)

What's weird is kids are getting driver's licenses this year...the same kids born the year I graduated high school.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Lunch: Sandwich, chips, and a soda.

Greg (boston)

Do you like Brian's play on words there. He's only passed out once with food 'on his chest"...Of course, passing out with food on his face, legs, or under him is probably in the 10-20 range

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

One time I pulled a Nate a Brian and when I woke up I had my hand in a bag of chips. And I put my glasses in the same bag too

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Not everything goes up in price. Back in 1991, you could get an Eric Davis rookie card for $15. Now you could get one for 1.75 cents.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

They still have that, Dave. Its called Keystone Light.

Tom (River North)

Lunch: sushi.

Drew (Buffalo)

Lunch: ibuprofen, half a turkey sub

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

Lunch: Whatever Buzz doesn't eat so nothing.

Anthony (NY)

Lunch: Sanwich, chips, arizona iced tea

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Lunch: Buffalo chicken made by my wife. Outstanding work!

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

LUNCH CHAT: Having an end of the summer picnic at work today. Looks like plenty of nice options to choose from.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

I once saw someone passed out in the floor with his head in a dog bowl. Disturbing.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

What was Clinton's social status back in the days of the feudal system?

Christian (High Point, NC)

Lunch chat! Undecided, may go out or settle for a Italian Meatball Lean Pocket Sub.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Lunch: Pasta salad, unsweet tea.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Lunch: leftover pasta

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

Lunch: Gym and a grapefruit.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Happily I have no stories about waking up with food or anything else on my chest after a night of binge drinking and I have no future plans to have such a story.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Lunch with the Missus, she's buying so I don't know....I hope it's not that vegan burger again....ugh.

JB (TX)

Lunch: Whataburger. Off to Vegas tomorrow to pull a Nate and Brian for 3 straight days. Ahhh, Vegas, it's like one giant Best Buy aisle. Have fun, and I would never hire any of you!

Brian (Madison, WI)

Lunch: $5 footloooong. Greg caught me, thought I could get away with that.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

Lunch: Quizno's mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm...toasty.

Steve (NJ)

I'm thinking 2 hotdogs for lunch. And a root beer.

Jordan (Peoria)

But what is Greg having for lunch Jason?

Greg (boston)

Lunch: Sorry, i can't say, not even if you torture my family

stephanie (cincy)

I once passed out into a plate of spaghetti w/sauce. Not one of my classier moments

Matt (IN)

Lunch will be at Subway located at the campus of one of the hospitals here. I'm an uncle again. Jude Ryan Thomas a 9 pound, 6 ounch, 21 inch long healthy baby boy.

Christian (High Point, NC)

BTW, I read the Peanuts 1971-1972 collection last night. Starting to go a little downhill compared to the 60s, but '71 was fantastic. I recommend picking up all of them, of course.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Ooh Alex.. I love Quiznos.

Ed Hochuli (Chat Ref)

That's illegal procedure against Steve from NJ for calling them hot dogs when they are hoot dogs. 5 yards and repeat 2nd down.

Kate (Boston)

Hello boys!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Congrats, Matt!

Matt (IN)

That's ounce of course. Don't ticket me, Spelling Police.

Jordan (Peoria)

Tonight we are having a brat and hoot dog roast followed by a little Wii dodgeball and lawn darts

Scott (Brewtown)

I prefer Calvin and Hobbes

Scott (Brewtown)

Hello Kate!

Greg (boston)

We need to switch this up since i'm back, hopefully for a while. I'm used to all the insulting posts directed towards me. I think Gregmerms would be an appropriiate distinction

Rich Rodriguez (Ann Arbor)

People who read classic Peanuts need to get lives. And practice more.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Christian's summer reading list....

Christian (High Point, NC)

That's ... that's ... Kate (Boston)'s music!

Greg (boston)

Congrats Matt. Being an uncle is the best. Get to spoil the kids and not deal with any consequences

Aaron (K.C.)

I coulda sworn we took ALL of Eds flags.

Matt (IN)

Thanks Clinton. Sorry guys, cyber cigars will have to do. Can't pass any real ones through the computer screen...

Brian (Madison, WI)

This is blast from the past day!

Jordan (Peoria)

Consider it done from my end Greg...Grason's singular forms will be known as Gregmerms and Jasonmerms

stephanie (cincy)

Kate, Ahem..............

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

I won't belive the Kate from Boston post until I see the veggie chips

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Today's chat demonstrates that we regulars really know far too much about each other.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

(lights a stogie)

Chris (New York)

Keith, Where does the NL rank compared to the following leagues because it's sure not close to the AL; Japan, Independent league, Mexican league, Cuban league and AAA.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

One more day till a long weekend. See y'all tomorrow. Bye.

Fidel Castro (Cuba)

Cuban Cigars > Cyber Cigars

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

(coughing) Wow, you got this from Cuba?

Christian (High Point, NC)

Calvin and Hobbes is great, but when you read the Peanuts' comics for the 50s and 60s, you realize that Watterson wasn't so much being revolutionary as he was bringing back a level of humor that had fallen by the wayside. (Larson, however, was a true revolutionary)

Anthony (NY)

see you tommorow Buz and SN

Rusty S. (NC)

Rule of thumb: Don't eat anything you wake up with in the morning.

Brian (Madison, WI)

NL > Independent League

Matt (IN)

You're right Fidel. And you're also fat.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Congrats Matt. Of course, you did absolutely no work, but hey, good job anyway ;)

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Wow, Chris is WAY too early for the MLB chat.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Thirsty Thursday! Thirsty Thursday!

Brian (Madison, WI)

If you pass out at 2:30 and wake up at 4:30 is it really waking up with it in the morning?

Aaron (K.C.)

Too early for me but I shall light 1 of my cubanos later, I celebrate anyone other than me having a kid.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Friend of mine used to work for a tobacco shop in Boston. Steven Tyler came in one day and asked for the cigars "from the back"

Buzzmaster

  (11:00 AM)

All right everyone. Good job this morning. Be sure to enjoy the start of the college football season tonight. We'll be back again tomorrow. Until then, stay classy SportsNation!

Christian (High Point, NC)

... and yes, all of my Boston anecdotes apparently star Aerosmith

Johnstone (Wicker Park)

Have a good day Buzz, stay away from the pills.

Nate (Madison)

I'm kind of in the mood to drink tonight? Not sure why, but I am.

Scott (Brewtown)

So long, farewell, to you and you and you

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Alright people, stay classy and enjoy the rest of your day!