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Buzzmaster

  (9:54 AM)

Gooooooooooooood morning!

Buzzmaster

  (9:54 AM)

With Commissioner Huyghue joining us right at 10, we'll get started a few minutes early.

Rob (Boston)

That guy Felix Jones has MJ-D potential if he can stay on the field!

RAY GORDON REID ( JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA 32216)

REDOCOMENT AT 10.50AM NOW BUZZ LUNCH HUNGRY HOWIES SUBS COKE

Rob (Boston)

HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS!

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

(yawn) What a game, I fell asleep in 2nd quarter, who won?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Looking forward to an afternoon and evening full of playoff-atmosphere baseball. Go Tigers!

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

So after watching Favre pull off the Gunslinger act on Sunday, my jubilation was enhanced when we got a call from DirecTV asking us if we wanted all of the movie channels AND The NFL Ticket for A DOLLAR LESS PER MONTH than we are already paying. Sunday was total awesomesauce.

marcos (sierra vista,az)

will the carolina panthers be able to recover from there 0-3 start?

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

After some techincal difficulties yesterday, I'm back and more mediocre than ever. Not sure how long I can stay but, GOOD MORNING BUZZ NATION!

Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

I feel a sneeze coming on. I hope it doesn't happen when the commish is here.

Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

I just talked to him and he should be calling any second.

Greg (Ellicott City)

It wont be that easy to get rid of me Buzz.

Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

Nice try Grason.

Cory (PA)

Holy early kickoff Buzzman

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

So Buzz, when is the commissioner dropping by?

Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

Right now!

Adam (Raliegh)

There is a lot of football on television today. Why should I watch the UFL?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:01 AM)

Because we have great quality football players, many of whom will become stars in the NFL or have already been stars and are getting a second chance. You'll get a chance to see their careers develop.

Michael Huyghue

  (10:02 AM)

And because you can never get enough good football.

Cody (Raleigh,NC)

What is the UFL in your mind? What will it do for fans, NFL, exc.?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:03 AM)

It's a league that's designed to give opportunities to many talented players who don't get a chance to show their wares on NFL rosters. And for the fans, mostly in non-NFL markets, it will give them football.

Andrew (Pittsburgh)

Is there any talk of any teams coming to Pennsylvania? Also when will the team logos be announced?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:04 AM)

We've had a number of people talking to us about expansion in Pennsylvania. We would like to go to non-NFL cities, but having said that, Wisconsin, Chicago, Pennsylvania seem to be strong possibilities for us.

Brian (LA)

Where will these games be televised? I'm very excited for the UFL.

Michael Huyghue

  (10:05 AM)

We will be on the Versus network on Thursday nights and on HDNet on Saturday nights. All games broadcast in HD.

Kirk Davis (Roanoke, Virginia)

With so any past leagues failing, what makes the UFL feel like it can succeed?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:06 AM)

First of all, it's playing in the fall. That's an important time for developing players. If you play in the spring for 16 games, you can't then play in the NFL in any capacity. Second, we have quality coaches which will give us quality play.

Steven (Nj)

What is the leagues stance on PEDs?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:07 AM)

We have the same policy as the NFL in terms of substances of abuse. Whereas in the NFL violations are brought in stages, we have a one strike policy. We test players randomly. If a player is found to be in violation of that program, we do provide assistance programs for the player to find help, but he's not eligible to play in our league.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

With there be any rule differences from the NFL?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:08 AM)

Essentially the rules will be the same. There will be an instant replay rule that will be different in the sense that it will be done up in the replay booth. We've eliminated the no tuck rule. There will be a different overtime rule. We've basically tweaked the NFL rules only where it made sense. But basically, you'll see the same rules on Sundays as you do on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Is the UFL creating ties with NFL teams like minor league clubs do with MLB? A farm system of sorts?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:09 AM)

It's not intended to be a farm system, but we do have a regionalization of stocking players from clubs. But we're a separate league with players who have intentions of returning to the NFL. But we are two different leagues with two different objectives.

David Dunham (Arlington Texas)

It appears that the team helmets have no logos...is this correct? If so, why? Team logos drive merchandising and marketability. I would buy hats and shirts with a team logo, never buy ones with just the UFL logo.

Michael Huyghue

  (10:10 AM)

They actually do have logos, but we're unveiling them at the beginning of the season. But each team will have a shield or crest representative of the team names.

Tom (West Loop)

Michael, given the issues with Versus (limited number of homes, no longer carried on DirectTV) and the competition with college football, do you feel like people won't get to see your product as much as you would like?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:12 AM)

Versus reached 75 million homes when it had DirecTV as one of its carriers. Since its dispute with DirecTV, it's now reached in 60 million homes and has added other carriers it now reaches 65 million homes. And HDNet reaches over 12 million subscribers nationally. Overall, I still feel like we have a large national TV base to watch. Versus also has NHL as one of its mainstays on the network and they do a good job with that as well.

Adam (Raliegh)

How does the downturn in the economy affect the management of the UFL?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:13 AM)

Well, it's interesting because of the poor economy that there have been so many layoffs in the sports field that we've been able to cherry pick some talented people. We've really benefitted in many ways from the downturn with producers and directors for TV, announcers.

Kevin (Indiana)

What kind of money are these athletes going to make? Is it based on performance?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:14 AM)

Yes, the base salary is $35,000 and the extra money is based on performance. On average they will make $60,000 or about $10,000 per week.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Will the UFL use any "gimmicks" like those used for the XFL and the Arena League?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:14 AM)

No, we will do some technology enhancements in terms of bringing the action closer to the fan. But no gimmicks, we're just going to play traditional football.

Demetric (Orlando)

With the demise of thr AFL, is there a possible way to merge with the leauge. It will add to the fan base and create captial

Michael Huyghue

  (10:15 AM)

No, I think the quality of player we're looking for is different than what they had. There might be a overlap of fan base that will want to see our game. But we're played at different times of the year.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Given the limited number of teams, what are your plans for expansion and how will scheduling the first season go? Everyone plays each other twice?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:16 AM)

Well, we begin our season in October and finish on Thanksgiving. We will add two teams next year and start in September and go until Thanksgiving with a 12 game season.

Adam (Raliegh)

Who came up with the brilliant idea to have the UFL championship on the one day everyone is at home by their tv, thanksgiving day?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:17 AM)

It's also a slow time in Vegas, which is rare when you want to put on a major event and not have any competition. People are home watching football. It's a benefit for us and hopefully we'll benefit from a ratings standpoint.

Marc (Big D)

What is the average price for a ticket?

Michael Huyghue

  (10:17 AM)

Our average ticket price is $20. Some will be as low as $10 and the highest will be $40.

Kevin (Indiana)

Is each team owned seperately, or is it all owned by the UFL like the XFL was? You kind of need that competition.

Michael Huyghue

  (10:18 AM)

There is an individual owner who owns half of the team and the league owns the other half of the teams.

Michael Huyghue

  (10:19 AM)

We appreciate your interest. Look for me on Twitter. You can buy tickets at www.UFL-football.com.

Buzzmaster

  (10:19 AM)

Thanks Commish!

Buzzmaster

  (10:19 AM)

Sounds like an interesting league.

Jenning (Baton Rouge)

Okay, Let me ask the question on everyone's mind. What does UFL actually stand for?

Buzzmaster

  (10:19 AM)

United Football League.

Neal (Philly)

I went to the Eagles game Sunday and three kids (only one drinking) got taken off the train by an undercover cop dressed like a pimp.

Marc (Big D)

Sounds like they have a good foundation set up. I don't get Versus but I might try to catch a game at a bar to see how it is.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Yet another reality TV "star" killed his porn star girlfriend. This guy was a self-proclaimed "preacher" who (seriously) participated in church as a mime.

Ben (Madison, WI)

You guys should check out the Ken Burns documentary on national parks. PBS is where it's at.

Cory (PA)

Neal, was it McCoy Maclin and Jackson?

Jon (California, MD)

The Redskins have no offense, they lose to the Detroit Lions, and are still favored against the Bucs? What gives?....

Cory (PA)

I like the fact that the UFL doesn't appear to be pretending to be something that it's not.

Marc (Charlotte)

Mornin' Buzz.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Maybe it actually was a pimp, Neal.

Marc (Charlotte)

Buzz, can we get the ONB out of the way so the rest of chat is free from the pulse that is the ONB?

Buzzmaster

  (10:23 AM)

Let's do it......

Anthony (NY)

Went to Atlantic city and missed the one oppurtuniy that I had to make the TMB in a while.

Fats Navarro (Birdland)

Man oh man, you mean there's someone hip enough in the MB to listen to both Wu Tang and Weezer? Thank goodness the selections are announced or this would have gone undiscovered! Do you realize how an eclectic taste in music just screams a cool, open-minded view of life?! And Tenacious D? Je ne sais quoi, baby.

Turner (Philly)

The Dolphins are by far the best 0-3 team this season. With their ability to dominate a game with the run game and the Wildcat, anything is possible. If Henne can concentrate on controlling the game and not turning the ball over, I think a .500 season is salvageable. The again, there's always Pat White

Chuck P (Toledo,Ohio)

Wow, even though I don't like Tony(oh no!)Romo I'm happy he didn't throw a pick @ MNF.I'm also glad that Wade Phillips put #41 Newman on Panther 89.

Unobservant Newbies (Everywhere)

Buzz, why aren't my comments showing? Why aren't we talking about sports? Who cares about pop tarts and all this other crap? Why won't Buzz give us fantasy advice? Why doesn't anyone care about how well my fantasy team is performing? Wah, wah, wah...

Spelling and Grammar Police (Night Shift)

I can't keep up. I'm going back to sleep.

Buzz (BuzzMansion)

Help! I've fallen and I can't get up! Because, you know, I'm fat.

RAY GORDON REID ( CINCINNATI OH 45201)

MY TODAY ONB AT 1O.15AM NOW BUZZ I/AM A MICHGAN STATE SPARTAN

Buzzmaster

  (10:24 AM)

And that's it....

Chris (Indiana)

Frankly I liked the XFL. Brought some fun to football.

Nate (Madison)

Guy code question. So I wasn't really interested in this girl who I exchanged numbers with. She texted me a while back on some random Saturday, I was out....kind of "buzzed", and forgot to reply. Rather than explain that I was just pulling a Nate/Brian that night and forgot to reply, just said I misplaced my phone over the course of the night. Well Brian and Jonathan saw her this past weekend and proceeded to rat me out. I don't care because I never did anything or want to do anything with the chick, but apparently she got all pissy and I don't want to deal with her drama if she approaches me with it. Question: Breach of the guy/man code by Brian/Jon?

Buzzmaster

  (10:25 AM)

How do you guys stay friends?

Matt (IN)

Jon it is because the Bucs suck even worse.

Scott (Brewtown)

Good Morning! Sorry I'm late. How dare work interfere with chatting.

Neal (Philly)

It was two girls and a guy. The girl that was not drinking was the one crying on the platform.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Everyone is favored against the Bucs.....we are starting a new losing record. Currently we have a 7 game losing streak. UGH.

Marc (Big D)

Thoughts definitely go out to Stafon Johnson. I have done a little weightlifting during my "athletic" days and the thought of that makes me shudder.

Buzzmaster

  (10:26 AM)

I too am glad that he's all right. And he was benching 275? Holy crap.

tom* (parkville, md)

I have to admit, "Church mime reality TV star kills porn star girlfriend" is a collection of words I never thought I'd see in the same sentence.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Month-end and quarter-end here in the nerdery. Participation for the rest of this week might be sparse.

JB (TX)

The XFL was cool the first week. After we saw the He Hate Me jersey and the cheerleaders all that was left was bad football. There's a reason we don't watch Division 2 football, or CFL, or Independent League Baseball...

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

That's pretty bad that they ratted you out to a girl.

Nate (Madison)

Buzz, it's a long, complicated story. I could tell ya, but then I'd have to kill ya. Ok, not really.....

Clinton (Indianapolis)

I'd have to say yes. Your two "friends" threw you under the bus big-time.

Scott (Brewtown)

I miss the original RGR. Sadly his fake posts have gotten so strange that his real ones would probably be understandable.

tom* (parkville, md)

Happy to have RAY GORDON REID as a fellow Spartan!

stephanie (cincy)

Why would you give a girl you are not interested in your number in the first place? You could have avoided all the drama

Nate (Madison)

I agree with Marc. I've had thoughts before "What if the bar fell off and hit me....etc". Scares the crap to him, not a USC fan but hope he can fully recover/etc.

Tom (West Loop)

Nate, I would say that's a major breach. It's a violation of the "bros before (garden tools)" law.

tom* (parkville, md)

or...Happy to have fake RAY GORDON REID as a fellow Spartan!

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Lots of Big 10 schools represented in this chat: Purdue, IU, MSU, OSU, U of M, Penn State. Any others I've forgotten?

Buzzmaster

  (10:29 AM)

I thought we had a Northwestern guy at some point.

Jordan (Peoria)

At least it wasnt steohanie you stiffed...You would have probably ended up stabbed or something

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

If a girl asks for your number, what are you supposed to do? Say no? Give her a fake and risk running into her later and having to explain?

Neal (Philly)

I doubt Brian told her, Nate. He couldn't make up his mind.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

Where's Brian to defend himself?

Buzzmaster

  (10:29 AM)

Passed out.

Cory (PA)

Northwestern...but everyone forgets NW is in the Big11Ten

Nate (Madison)

Thank you. Like I said, I'm not really worried about it because I have no vested interest in her but I was just curious where that stands. I will get my revenge. (I gave her the number because she approached me at the gym where she works, I heard from someone she was interested in me....I was kind of on the spot and was just being nice. And it was under the "Hey, I'll be out this weekend..blah blah blah, let me know if you head downtown/etc)

Matt (IN)

I think you can give Brian and Jon a fail (or is it FAIL?) on this one.

Scott (Brewtown)

Northwestern makes it the Big Ten and little one.

Jordan (Peoria)

University of Illinois

Nate (Madison)

He's in court fighting a speeding ticket.

Marc (Big D)

Stephanie how would you feel if some guy said "Nah I'm good" when you tried to exchange numbers. It's called not being a "donkey"-hole.

Ben (Madison, WI)

UW

Jon (California, MD)

Go BLUE!

Bob (Lowell)

Nate, just wait till you get your new job and arrest them.

Jenning (Baton Rouge)

Nater's friends clearly don't like him very much

Jeremy (Boston)

If your not interested, then it's your buddy giving you crap. Who cares if it's someone your not interested in. You did it anyway.....don't like someone telling what you did, don't do it.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Oh yeah, Wisconsin, too, of course.

Jordan (Peoria)

Brian and Jon are such lossers!

Nate (Madison)

I went to a DIII school right down the road from UW, so I'll claim Wisconsin.

Tony (Wichita,Ks)

Is there any chance someone at SN knows the name of the sound clip with the guy screaming i heard it on yesterdays show during the video clip of the stand up swing? Please my friend and i have searched for that sound clip for years.

Rich (Douglas AK)

I'd like to apply for the Buzz assistant job. I can take a punch to the face area without crying too much. I also like to have my Pop Tarts whipped up into milkshake form when my jaw is wired shut.

Scott (Brewtown)

Hmmm....DIII near Madison? Whitewater? Platteville?

Jeremy (Boston)

If you want to give a girl a fake number. You only have to mix up 2 numbers. Then when she calls, if you get called out on it, you say she entered them wrong.....

Jordan (Peoria)

Why would Brian fight a speeding ticket...Shouldnt he be happy it wasnt a DUI?

Ben (Madison, WI)

Edgewood?

Chase (Texas)

hey whats up everyone

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

This is for ONB Fats: I've got Beck on my MP3 player right now. Just finished selections from South Park.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

Is it ok for me to tell the guy that works here to SHUT UP?

Buzzmaster

  (10:33 AM)

Always.

stephanie (cincy)

No, Marc I know when a guy is not interested and don't ask for a number. Besides if he is not interested, chances are I am not either.

Nate (Madison)

Scott, close....it's actually in Madison, not part of the UW system (private college)....think you'll get it with a simple google search.

Tom (West Loop)

I thought of this after the chat yesterday, but is "lossers" a combo of loser and the British term "tossers." So that would basically make someone a loser and a wanker. I like it.

Waldo (Parts Unknown)

Where am I?

Marc (Big D)

I think I am done with Heroes. I have watched it since the beginning so I started this season out of good faith and sat through last night going "Come ON do something interesting please!". Brutal.

The Suits (Bristol)

An assistant for Buzz??? Hahahaha. Please. The guy is barely staying on the payroll as it is.

Nate (Madison)

Ben...ding, ding, ding.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Yes, Robbi. It's always okay.

Cory (PA)

Only if he's your boss Robbi

Mike (Chicago)

Great, a Nate chat. I'll go watch paint dry instead. See you guys tomorrow.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

I don't ask guys for a number, I figure if he is intersted he'll ask me.

Cory (PA)

stephanie, no guy is interested when they have a butterknife in their sternum.

Adam (Austin, TX)

What is going on here?

Buzzmaster

  (10:35 AM)

That, sir, is a very good question.

Marc (Charlotte)

I'm representing the ACC.

Scott (Brewtown)

Edgewood? I thought that was a high school. I remember playing them in the hoops state tourney many, many moons ago.

Marc (Charlotte)

Another good episode of House last night. That's two weeks in a row.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

I quit watching Heroes last season. The first season was really good, but it got weird/boring. Much rather watch House and MNF.

Matt (IN)

So Buzz, did you go eat lunch with Nate Newton? Did the wait staff scream in horror?

stephanie (cincy)

butterknife? like that would do any damage

Jon (California, MD)

The only reason I like watching paint dry is the smell. Once the smell goes away, I like to take a nap....

Trench (NYC)

I'm down with O.P.P.

Buzzmaster

  (10:36 AM)

You know me.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Big XII...I thought we had more of us in here...

Marc (Charlotte)

So the question becomes Robbi... If he asks and you aren't interested what do you do?

Bob (Lowell)

I don't even know what I'm representing.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

The hip thing is to ask for her email and after the date ends badly, you can always spam it later.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

Big East!

Rich (Douglas AK)

I'm representing the FCC, and I find it very mild to mudane in here this morning.

Chris Parrish (Williamston, North Carolina)

How do i get up with Skip Holtz on the phone and can u give me his number its for playing for him im a freshman in high school but im on Varsity at backup quarterback and probably be starting next year.

Buzzmaster

  (10:37 AM)

Where's the crazy translator this morning? Someone wake him up.

JB (TX)

Oh my God, it's Treach, not Trench. Hochuli, eject that fool!

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

That would be Treach, not Trench. Bad attempted reference, O.P.P. impostor.

Godish (Chicago)

I was in the PAC 10 for a year and then the MAC the next 3. I'd rather burn alive then be caught in the Big 10 (11).

Internet Tough Guy (Cyberspace)

If you morons don't start talking sports, I'm going to kick the crap out of each and every last one of you wastes of space. I'll start by mopping the floor with that tub of lard Buzzmaster.

Jordan (Peoria)

I picture stephanie as more of a meat cleaver person...Something tells me that if you mess with her she will screw you up and make it messy

Nate (Madison)

Jon could help in translating that, it looks like his language.

Jon (California, MD)

Buzz, have you ever paid more than $300 for a pair of shoes?

Buzzmaster

  (10:38 AM)

I don't know if I've paid $300 for all the shoes I've ever bought.

Rich (Douglas AK)

Double name, double crazy.

Scott (Brewtown)

I think my brain just imploded.

Jenny Slate (SNL)

Buzz, this chat is %#*

Marc (Charlotte)

I thought we were done with people using the MB as a recruiting platform?

Jamal (Dc)

I saw To this weekend in Dc face to face an he didnt even look happy. He is one of my favprtie players and its seems as if all the happiness is being drained out the game for him. Did you hear those insane media questions after the game just begging him to answer so he van throw someone under the bus. No other player is subjected to questions like that. The media is clearly biased and runing the game for a GREAT (HOF Career player) LEAVE TO ALONE

Cory (PA)

Buzz wears $300 crocs

Neal (Philly)

Buzz didn't even spend $300 on LadyBuzz's engagement ring.

Jeremy (Boston)

The TOL Buzz. Interesting.

Rich (Douglas AK)

Fact: lard will make the floor slippy.

Ben (Madison, WI)

Front page of the Badger Herald this morning: "World Dairy Expo to draw tens of thousands to Wisconsin". I already got my tickets. Who's with me?

Cory (PA)

Come on Buzz...get Skip on the phone for that poor confused kid.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

This chat has gone to the dogs.

Skip Holtz (ECU)

Sorry Chris, I'm not interested in a 6th string QB.

Chase (Texas)

does the ncaa football need playoffs?

Jack (Toronto)

So is a Nate chat like a Meg episode on Family Guy? You really can't be blamed for changing the channel.

Tom (West Loop)

I thought we had a 3 person limit on people from Madison.

Ed Hochuli (Chat Ref)

Alright, the OPP imposter needs to hit the showers. The rest of you better step up your games or I'm gonna run you too.

Scott (Brewtown)

Actually, Buzz probably did spend 300 on the ring. It took that many boxes of Cracker Jack to get one.

Marc (Charlotte)

Who is TO?

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

Seriously, the whole chat is reading like the ONB.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

Chase: The ONB is over.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Jamal = Chris Crocker? (sp?)

Rich (Douglas AK)

my rainboot has a hole in it

Jim Mora, Sr. (retired)

Chase, Playoffs!? Playoffs!? Are you kidding me!?

Nate (Madison)

In college our team had to work the Dairy Expo for a fundraising thing. Let's just say a cow got loose and started plowing through things by our stand, it was interesting to say the least.

Bob (Lowell)

Buzz, it seems like you keep radomly re-opening the ONB.

Buzzmaster

  (10:42 AM)

Nope. Once it's closed, it's closed. These are real-time comments.

Rich (Douglas AK)

I can't keep with the Lamar Odom, but Reggie Bush is trying.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

For some reason the rainboot made me laugh out loud.

Jon (California, MD)

Buzz, would you wear a pair of $450 shoes with a signed picture of Tom Brady on them?

Buzzmaster

  (10:43 AM)

1) Would never spend $450 on shoes, no matter who signed them. 2) I never understand people who wear things that are signed. It's signed. If you wear it, the signature will slowly fade. What's the point of getting it signed in the first place?

stephanie (cincy)

I give the Odom-Kardashian marriage as long as the courtship: one month

CAL (St. Paul, MN)

Why are people complaining about the quality of the MB today? It's always just a step above the ONB comments.

Marc (Big D)

Buzz, is the ONB kind of like the tank in the basement where the Ghostbusters stored all of the ghosts they caught?

Marc (Charlotte)

I read the DJ Gallo chat transcript and that was like an hour of the ONB.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

Please say no.

Wade Phillips (Dallas)

(Looking at Jason Garrett)....2 passes from the 1 yard line? Are you trying to get me fired?

Jack (NB Canada)

I like turtles.

Lamar Odom (LA)

I figured this was the easiest way to spend the offseason hanging with Reggie Bush and the Saints.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I'd only pay $450 for a pair of shoes if they were extremely comfortable . . . and they had four $100 bills inside of them.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

Fact: My most expensive pair of shoes is my pair of B Ball shoes, $90.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

I bought my wife an expensive diamond ring and she went and pawned it! What did she do with the money? Shoes. She pawned my love for shoes.

Buzzmaster

  (10:44 AM)

Why did she pawn it? Couldn't she have gotten more money for it if she had just returned it?

Zack (Louisville, KY)

If you are exposed to too much ONB, do you become an ONB chatter?

Marc (Big D)

Did anyone else catch that Patrick Crayton eats gummi-worms before every game? I thought athletes were finely tuned machines.

Buzzmaster

  (10:45 AM)

I liked that answer.

Nate (Madison)

Marc, the containment unit?

Buzzmaster

  (10:45 AM)

Nerd.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

I'm calling B.S., Dave.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

I think there's a country song there...she pawned my love for shoes

Rich (Douglas AK)

I do need some fantasy help this week, Megan Fox or America Ferrera?

Buzzmaster

  (10:46 AM)

So did Marshall in HIMYM. Good episode last night.

Tom (West Loop)

Marc, have you ever heard of Lamar Odom? There was a big ESPN story about how he's addicted to candy and eats tons of it before games.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

The store was going out of business....paid 5k for a 15k ring. She got 1k for it from the pawn shop.....still haven't bought her another one even though she begs me.

Lane Kiffin (Knoxville)

The Flu Containment Unit. That's my new name for our defense.

Stephon Marbury (Parts Unknown)

Why spend $450 on shoes when you can pick up a pair of my Starburys for 15 bucks?

Jack (Toronto)

Stripper Lilly - the third doppelganger.

Marc (Big D)

Thanks Nate. 4 years of college officially ruined my childhood memory. And Buzz, Ghostbusters do not equal nerd they equal awesome.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

Monday shows = Pure pulse. Why does dancing with the stars seem to go from 5-10 pm?

Buzzmaster

  (10:47 AM)

Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother. Very good shows.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

You would be wrong Clinton...my wife is as shallow as a kiddie pool.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

So I haven't been around lately...what does everyone think about Entourage this season? It's been going downhill since season 2.

Nate (Madison)

I just had a case of Lamar Odom Syndrome.....already had some Sour Patch Kids today.

Don (San Francisco)

I need Comedy Central or who ever to start rerunning HIMYM so I can catch up. Like they did with Scrubs.

Rich (Douglas AK)

Awesome nerdlinger!

Marc (Big D)

Lie to Me is also very entertaining. Tim Roth is great.

CAL (St. Paul, MN)

I would spend $450 on shoes if they were signed by George Brett.

Ogre (Adams College)

NERDS!!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Firstly, Dave, if this story is even true, which I highly doubt: Your wife's an idiot. Secondly, you're STILL married to her?

Buzzmaster

  (10:48 AM)

Wow.

Forrest Gump (Alabama)

Dave's wife....stupid is as stupid does.

Tom (West Loop)

I was going to start watching How I Met Your Mother, but then I saw that reruns are aired on Lifetime and it ruined it for me.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Why would you buy her another ring, Dave? Just buy her some shoes instead. Cut out the middle man.

Nate (Madison)

Clinton comes sprinting from the crowd, swinging....

Marc (Big D)

I heard TBS is taking hardcore advantage of the Office in syndication. 3 hours tonight!

Tom (West Loop)

Clinton is starting to get upset!

Zack (Louisville, KY)

House is on Mondays as well. Its Tuesdays that have nothing on

Jon (California, MD)

I recored the Monday lineup (Big Bang, HIMYM, etc.) and watch them on Tuesdays. I watch MNF on Monday Night. I also enjoy getting my previews for those shows here on Tuesday morning.....

mike (lincoln,ne)

ouch

Rich (Douglas AK)

Dances with Wolves not happpy.

Jack (Toronto)

Clinton's getting feisty in his old age!

stephanie (cincy)

I have boycotted DWTS's since Jason Taylor was hosed. They gave it to Kristie Yamaguchi, who DANCES on ice, not run over QB's for a living.

Nate (Madison)

Some comments might be low-blows....Clinton's was more like a steel chair.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Just when I can't think of another reason to appreciate my wife, Dave tells his story.

Lane Kiffin (Knoxville)

You'll have to forgive Dave's wife. She caught the flu down in Gainesville and just went crazy and pawned her ring.

Ben (Madison, WI)

I'm picturing Clinton on his front porch swing shaking his fist at cars passing by.

Jordan (Peoria)

Someone get Clinton his meds

Rich (Douglas AK)

Lamar Odom syndrome here too, I woke up with a crazy person.

tom* (parkville, md)

Chris O'Donnell's show is on Tuesdays now.

Buzzmaster

  (10:50 AM)

Good point. I haven't seen it yet.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

Lunch: Pasta salad, unsweet tea.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Now hang on a second, Dave even threw his wife under the bus, too! Come on now!

Alex (Littleton, CO)

Haven't seen HIMYM, is it worth the time?

Buzzmaster

  (10:51 AM)

Course.

Cory (PA)

Lunch: The 4th finest the BK Lounge has to offer.

Jeremy (Boston)

Jon, why don't you record MNF...watch the others, and then catchup in the game. By halftime you will have watched the entire nights lineup, and the game without commercials....

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Lunch: Sandwich, chips, and a soda.

Clint(on) (where-ever)

Get off my lawn!

Neal (Philly)

Lunch: TV dinner...should've brought in holiday leftovers

stephanie (cincy)

Lunch: Taco salad, Ice tea with Sweet and Low

Ben (Madison, WI)

Lunch: Studying for a Commercial Property quiz. Maybe a sandwich later.

Nate (Madison)

But I agree, that is a little shady to do. I bought a spa gift certificate for a girlfriend once and she didn't use it for almost a year and then claimed she wasn't sure where it was. So after we broke up, I just said your lose, and reprinted it and let my mom and sister go use it.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Lunch: Because Nebraska held their opponent to 3 points or less I get a free Runza with my ticket. Except none of you know what those are...

Marc (Big D)

Carolla has Jeff Ross for the podcast today. Eeeeeeexcellent.

Buzzmaster

  (10:54 AM)

I thought he just had him on, no? Maybe that was a while ago.

Dave's wife (Tallahassee FL)

Actually Clinton....Dave just thinks the ring was pawned. When I divorce him I will have over $100K in the safety deposit box that he has no idea about.....who's an idiot now?

Lamar Odom (LA)

Lunch: Twinkies, Cookies, Sour Patch Kids, M

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

Football is better live. When you know the outcome, it isn't as much fun.

Matt (IN)

Buzz, are you guys gonna get Mark Cuban to chat for this Dallas thing? That could be interesting.

Buzzmaster

  (10:54 AM)

Working on it.

Jack (Toronto)

"Your lose" < "Losser"

Buzz (ESPN)

Lunch: Everything

Jack (Toronto)

Anyone else wondering what holiday Neal is bringing in leftovers from? Labor Day? *Shuddering*

Buzzmaster

  (10:55 AM)

Yom Kippur?

JB (TX)

Lunch: something cheap. Anyway, Nate, your buddies guy-code violation entitles you to one sloppy makeout session with one of their exes. Use it wisely.

Marc (Big D)

Simmons had Ross on last month.

Buzzmaster

  (10:55 AM)

Maybe it was Artie Lange I was thinking of.

Matt (IN)

I have no idea what I'm having for lunch. Not hungry right now. And my shoulder is killing me.

Bob (Lowell)

Lunch...catered BBQ.

Cory (PA)

Leftovers from a day of fasting...sounds great.

Neal (Philly)

You're right, Buzz. It was Yom Kippur.

Marc (Charlotte)

Buzz, do you think you could get Minka Kelly to chat, seeing as though FNL starts again pretty soon and she's dating Derek Jeter. Those are legitimate sports connections.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Yom Kippur, Jack. It was yesterday.

Marc (Charlotte)

So Ben studies at lunch and chats while working...

Brett Favre (MN)

Lunch: Brett Favre Talk

Ben (Madison, WI)

I'm outta here sports fans. Check out the National Parks documentary on PBS tonight, and as always, burn in hell Rastall.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

*applauds whoever posted as Dave's wife* Well played!

Rich (Douglas AK)

The local pawn shop is right next to a place that has a hot dog carousel in the window, I'll give those a chance today.

Mike Golic (ESPN)

POTROAST!!!

Nate (Madison)

Can I have something else JB? You haven't seen Brian's ex's. Not a catch in the bunch...

Marc (Big D)

I bet Favre spent yesterday sitting in a dark room watching that play on repeat.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Sorry I'm late. John Fox is doomed. Ken Burns' National Parks is great but long. Lunch is hoot dogs.

hayden (logan,UT)

Hi and by buzz, stay buzzed, i hope JB was tolerable today

tom* (parkville, md)

Fact: I've never dated a girl named Minka. I've also never dated a mink named Girla.

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

Buzz, hopefully we have a better chat tomorrow. No offense Nate, but what a snoozer you created in this chat. Here's to a better chat tomorrow. Stay classy SN.

Buzzmaster

  (10:58 AM)

Yeah, Nate.

Cory (PA)

Have a good day Morning Buzzers! And remember, laughter is the best medicine, so Dr. Ticklemonster please report to the burn ward.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

Thanks

Ed Hochuli (Chat Ref)

Lunch: Creatine Shake

hayden (logan,UT)

Just dont let JB give you dating advice

Nate and Brian (WI)

Lunch: Anything we can find with alcohol.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Everything Ken Burns does is long. I have his Civil War documentary. Good, but you need a month to get through it.

Christian (High Point, NC)

No catches in the bunch? What about the cute one Brian had a profile pic on Facebook with? *whistles innocently*

Buzz (ESPN)

Lunch: Everything. Because, you know, I'm fat.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

Its two for Tuesday tonight, no Nate you can't go.

Jon (California, MD)

Lunch = Overstuffed Beef Ravioli. Good Day to you SN and Buzz, I love you....

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Lunch with the wife.....she definitely pays this time

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Hilarious, Christian. Nice job.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

That was creepy.

Buzzmaster

  (11:00 AM)

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