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Buzzmaster

  (9:59 AM)

Gooooooooooooooood morning!

chaz (sa tx)

morning buzz. it is time to get rolling,

Rich (Douglas AK)

I've hired Green Bay Packers offensive line to stand around and watch me get sacked from my fake-job this afternoon.

Roger Goodell (NYC)

Going forward, the NFL will never refer to running the football as a "rush" because we hate Rush Limbaugh.

Neil (Pittsburgh)

Franco Harris stopped by place of employment yesterday..Awesome feeling.

Bob (Lowell)

Good morning everyone.

Cory (PA)

Morning, all.

Greg (NJ)

It's gonna be a phillies angels world series.

Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

That would be acceptable.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

Good morning, I guess.

Scott (Brewtown)

Good Morning! Just heard on Mike and Mike - RIP Capt. Lou Albano a.k.a. Cyndi Laupers dad in the Girls just want to have fun video.

Rich (Douglas AK)

Looks like there will be an empty seat in the Dodger's owner's corporate suite this series.

Clay (Charlotte)

Morning Buzz, Happy Rainy Thursday.

Buzzmaster

  (10:01 AM)

The rain hasn't started here, however, all reports are that it will start soon. Therefore, I expect no rain today.

Christian (High Point, NC)

A moment of silence for the inimitable Captain Lou Albano. RIP, Captain Lou.

Cory (PA)

I'm obviously pulling for the Phillies. But I think we actually have the 4 best teams in the championship series this year.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Good morning, Buzz Nation. Man were there a lot of questions sent into chats by my impostors yesterday.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Also, happy belated birthday to John Wooden. 99!

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Started the MB with The Beatles' "And Your Bird Can Sing."

Franco Harris (Pittsburgh)

Some dude named Neil kept harrassing me from behind the counter at McDonalds yesterday...not an awesome feeling.

Cory (PA)

Cap'n Lou also played Super Mario for the live action parts of the cartoon show.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Finally a coach that Clinton can relate to.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

That's a fun song to play on the drums in Beatles Rock Band, Tom.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

Too much birthday Jack Daniels last night.

Matt (IN)

Good morning everyone. Nice Franco Harris post.

Clay (Charlotte)

So I get to be a high class redneck Friday. I was given tickets to sit in the luxury suite for the Nationwide race on Friday. I'll tell Bruton Smith hello for you Buzz.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Cap'n Lou was great in that WWF cartoon from the mid 80's.

Beano Cook (Blooper Reel)

Buzz, TELL HIM I CAN HEAR HIM. UNBELIEVABLE.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

Good morning. the rain is leaving here this morning, but it really stormed last night.

Nate (Madison)

40 some degrees and rain all day, then basically the same temp but cloudy until Sunday when the sun is finally suppose to reappear. Autumn can be depressing sometimes.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Fact: And Your Bird Can Sing was a slam against Frank Sinatra

Linda Brown (Ohio)

I'm going to buy everyone here a coat!

Zack (Louisville, KY)

Unless you have an alibi J.B., I have to assume none of those posts were imposters.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Absolutely, Cory! That's how I was first introduced to the awesomeness of Capt. Lou. Didn't see the Cyndi Lauper video for a LONG time.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Have to say for a bunch of drunks and slackers, the MB FFLers really know how to play the waiver wire. I got pretty much shut out of all my claims yesterday.

Steve (NJ)

Gooood morning everyone! Fell asleep on the train the morning and woke up somewhere in PA...it's another great day in my life. 23 days until I'm no longer engaged. Wait, that's it? Only 23 days? Ohmygodohmygodohmygod.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I see there are a lot of chats scheduled from the new radio affiliates today, Buzz. Can't wait for ESPNScranton's first chat.

Buzzmaster

  (10:06 AM)

Well, the radio affiliates were already there. It's the websites that are new.

K Runk (University Park, Pa)

Its a tuff choice here this week in Happy Valley, , but i need opinions please..Jermichael Finley against, sorry Dana, the lions(no caps needed) or Owen Daniels vs. the Bang'em up Bengals???

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

High here today 52. Normal temp 70.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Thanks JB, too bad all that waiver wire activity sums up to only 1 win

Nate (Madison)

So I found out in class yesterday that there is this school called Evergreen College in Washington that actually has courses that teach people indirectly how to grow high grade marijuana. Even have a course called "entrepreneurship" that taught them how to launder their money.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Is it a mistake or are you having 2 differents chats with the ESPN dallas crew about Texas-OU on the same day

Buzzmaster

  (10:07 AM)

Click the links and find out.

Clay (Hillsdale, MI)

Good morning and happy Office Thursday. I'm going to miss another episode this week because of our JV football game. Gotta love that Hulu.

J-Man (PA)

I miss Cpt. Lou. i hope he's happy in Paradise.

Travis (Columbus, OH)

Mornin' buzz. Got my S'mores pop tarts and I'm ready to go.

Buzzmaster

  (10:07 AM)

Good choice, sir.

Steve (NJ)

A colleague told me the sad news about Capt. Lou yesterday, and I'm ashamed to admit the first words out of my mouth were 'who inherits all the rubber bands?'

J-Man (PA)

Will McCoy win or bradford? McCoy hands down.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Ah, another poor lost soul looking for First Take. They're kinda like zombies...you almost feel sorry for them, then you just say "screw it" and bash their heads in with a baseball bat.

Rich (Douglas AK)

I overheard a young woman say she was going "Kardasian" this weekend. What exactly does that mean Buzz? There are a lot of levels to that phrase.

Buzzmaster

  (10:08 AM)

I don't know, but I'm slightly intrigued.

Cory (PA)

J.B., I am neither a drunk nor a slacker. I, sir, am an incompetent.

JB (TX)

RIP Captian Lou, I haven't been this bummed out since Ravishing Rick Rude died.

Scott (Brewtown)

52 huh? we haven't seen 52 in two weeks and normal of 70? not since mid Sept.

Bob (Lowell)

K Runk took a wrong turn, retrace your steps and go ---------->

Neil (Pittsburgh)

Yes I work at Mcdonalds and I am loving it. Where do you think I learned to clean up spilled coffee?

Clay (Charlotte)

Maybe she's going to get married to someone that she's known for 2 months or maybe she's going to make a sex tape...or maybe both.

Neal (Philly)

Morning Buzz. Thank goodness Neil doesn't spell his name like I do.

Neal (Philly)

I figured out why we had network issues. I think I can take the rest of the day off.

Lane Kiffin (Knoxville)

Neil, if you don't get the flu perhaps you can advance your career by gaining employment at a gas station.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

I'd say steph, but I'm afraid I'd end up stabbed and have a sheet put over me.

K Runk (University Park, Pa)

all i was askin was for opinions..Jermichael Finley against, sorry Dana, the lions(no caps needed) or Owen Daniels vs. the Bang'em up Bengals???

J-Man (PA)

N-E-A-L is much cooler than N-E-I-L!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Neal and Neil in the Morning, where a guy from Pittsburgh and a guy from Philly talk about life, Pop-Tarts, and criming.

Clay (Charlotte)

Table cloth, Zack, it was a table cloth.

kyle (pa)

fantasy question trade proposal i was offered braylon edwards for ray rice yes or no?

stephanie (cincy)

Going "Kardashian" could be any number of things, drunk, dumb, getting married after a month of dating.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

By the way, new poll on the MB FFL message board. Vote for the scariest MB chatter (Steph, you made the cut).

Scott (Brewtown)

3 more school districts shut down because of piggy flu. One had more than 50% out. Look out Nation, it's coming like a rampaging wild boar.

Neil (Pittsburgh)

Excuse me Clinton. It should be Neil and Neal in the morning. Thank you very much.

Neal (Philly)

Alphabetical order wins out, Neil. Crap, I forgot most people in here can't spell.

Nate (Madison)

Scott, despite that...I'm still not getting the vaccine.....at least not yet.

Scott (Brewtown)

(Steph, you made the cut). .....Most appropriate line in the chat today.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

*waves hand in front of K Runk, a la Obi-Wan Kenobi* This isn't the chat you're looking for...

Matt (OH)

I'm teaching junior high right now and am scared to death one of these munchkins will give me the flu.

Godish (Chicago)

So many questions to ask during the Bears chat, I just can't concentrate on my work this morning.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

I'll let you two Roshambo for who gets to be listed first.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Anyone who doesn't vote RGR as the scariest chatter hasn't been paying attention.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

Did I miss something? Things aren't making any sense.

Clay (Charlotte)

Okay, so if you live in someplace like India, where there's 3 billion people, or a third world country, I can understand why there is concern about the H1N1 flu. But here, you get put on antibiotics and miss 3-5 days of work, everybody just calm down.

K Runk (University Park, Pa)

this is not a sports chat? hmmm an here i culda thunk....

Nate (Madison)

If I ran the Bears chat, it wouldn't be an actual chat. It'd be more of a lecture and I'd start it out with "Let me tell you why this team sucks..."

Buzzmaster

  (10:16 AM)

Dude, since Green Bay's Week 1 win, they've won one game and it was against St. Louis. The Bears have won three straight, including over the defending Super Bowl champs. I'd take it easy on the team sucking comments.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

Clay, a girl just died here, who had H1N1. Sorry but I think that's a cause for concern.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Robbi: If you believe things aren't making sense then you are definitely up to speed.

stephanie (cincy)

I have never had a flu shot and have never gotten the flu. I am not starting now

Clay (Hillsdale, MI)

Would it suprise anyone to learn RGR is a horrible criminal? Didn't think so.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Two reasons, Clay: first, not everyone survives the flu on antibiotics. Two, the more people who get the flu, the more likely it is that a more virulent (read: not treatable by antibiotics) strain evolves.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.

Mike Singletary (1985 Chicago Bear)

**staring at Nate (Madison)**

Jim (Del)

fred of omaha scares me most.

Neal (Philly)

Clay, antibiotics don't work on viruses. But why let facts get in the way

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

K Runk: first take chat is more sports related. Here, we like our sports sprinkled on top of food, tv and dumb info. Like powdered sugar on a dessert

Buzzmaster

  (10:17 AM)

I don't know what else you said, except powdered sugar on a dessert.

JB (TX)

I agree w/steph. Flu shots are a hustle. And I'm not just agreeing so she won't stab me.

Rich (Douglas AK)

Two polars bears an Albatross and K Runk were looking for a sports chat when...

Gators Superfan (Gainesville)

Tim Tebow's tears could cure H1N1... too bad he has never cried.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Robbi: Not saying the H1N1 isn't an issue but people die from the regular flu too. Usually death from flu is related to other complications. I think the media just wants something to do.

Travis (Columbus, OH)

Last year I had the flu and bronchitis in the same week, and at the same time for awhile. You better believe I got my flu shot already.

Marc (Charlotte)

People die of the normal flu every year as well. It just isn't a media story because its not a new strain.

fred (omaha)

hi buzz, what time is the kickball game this weekend

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

The nominees for scariest chatter are: RGR, Fred from Omaha, Steph and Grayson.

Lane Kiffin (Knoxville)

Clay, the flu is a big deal. Just ask Urban.

Clay (Charlotte)

Hey somebody died from the flu...except people die from the flu EVERY YEAR. More people have died this year from the Rhino virus than swine flu...but lets not let facts get in the way.

Gus (Hoboken, NJ)

Are we not allowed to say the word "rush" now when talking about the NFL?

Tom (Peoria)

Oreo's and the Morning Buzz, Ahhhhhhh the good old days.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Take it easy on Da Bears? HA! I will join Nate in piling on them about how they are the suck

Neal (Philly)

Buzz, you need to find Showgirl for a guest chat.

Christian (High Point, NC)

I call shenanigans on Clay's "fact", because I'm pretty sure more people have died from the swine flu than they have from a cold (which is what the rhinovirus is).

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

The strain does not work like regular flu. it is more likely to cause respiratory problems in middle aged people. But it is not a reason to go crazy about it.

JB (TX)

Whatever happened to bird flu and SARS? Shouldn't they have wiped us all out by now? And when are the killer bees from Central America getting here?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

No flu shot for me either. I'm still a (relatively) young 33, and in (relatively) decent health. So I don't see the need.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

*reaching for the helmet*

Steve (NJ)

Note to self: calling Jayson Werth a 'pansy' is a poor idea in this office.

stephanie (cincy)

I would like to contest my nomination.

NFL Records (2008)

Bears > Packers

Zack (Louisville, KY)

LeBron is out with the flu. Good thing he won't be able to spread it too much. Since he doesn't shake hands.

Joe (Philly)

Hey gators superfan does Tebow's vomit cure H1N1 too, cus I saw plenty of that after that shot he took in kentucky

Buzzmaster

  (10:22 AM)

Making fun of someone who's injured...You stay classy Philly.

nick (clyde, oh)

is this the health chat for the love of god how does this have to do with sports?

chaz (sa tx)

go for it steph not going to do any good but go for it.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

Just as long as you don't slam your helmet into your head, Clinton.

Clay (Charlotte)

Christian, 43.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot, don't you know that?

Joe (Philly)

haha, we try

Rich (Douglas AK)

The Bears get a half-hour of chat time, where the Pats get an hour. The better the team, the more chat time. I can't wait for ESPNBoiseState.

Buzzmaster

  (10:23 AM)

Try clicking on the links.

Christian (High Point, NC)

I got a flu shot two years ago and still got the flu that winter. That was the "whoops, we thought the other variety would be more prevalent" year. The fever broke during the fourth quarter of the Pats-Giants super bowl.

Nate (Madison)

So the arctic could be without ice during the summer months in 10 years? Well, that's not cool (no pun intended)

Dan (Raleigh)

If you called Jayson Werth a pansy, you deserve to get slapped around. He's arguably one of the 2 biggest reasons the Phils are where they are right now.

fred (omaha)

i vote for steph, she scares me

Marc (Charlotte)

Buzz, ONB us.

Buzzmaster

  (10:23 AM)

Let's do it.....

Dave (PA)

Ted, love your work. Its Thursday of game week and I am so tired of hearing from ND fans that they beat Washington and USC didn't. Can you kindly remind ND fans of OSU/PSU games last year and 31-7 half time score of the Rose Bowl. Thanks.

Dee Wadley (Romania)

Hey. Want to know your take on the Yankees. Can they do it. I am banking on a Joe"Now You Know" vs. a Joe " Aint Sayin' Its Not So". Do you know who's who? Joe G or Joe T. " I love this game"

Stuart (Virginia)

Jimmy should win the heisman. Take him off his team and how good are they? Not good! Take Colt and Tim off their teams and they are still great teams. Its about the best player in college football, and that is Jimmy.

Stuart (Virginia)

Why is Boise State in the top 5 and in the BCS talk? Yes, they beat Oregon but it was the first week. If they played when both teams are in midseason form it would be a blowout for Oregon.

Dylan (Porter)

Is march richt on his way out at Georgia

boston fans wanted (boston)

im poed papelbon blew it with 1 out needed he blew it instead of it being boston nation its yankee nation i say they should hav brought in varitek to catch and wagner to pitch they blew it but mostly papelbon what do u think they should hav done?

Randy (Roswell NM)

Clay, It's all about doing the right thing. Can you?

Ethan McLean (Lynchburg,VA)

Does Virginia Tech have a chance at getting to the national championship if they win the rest of their games?

Rich Rod (Ann Arbor)

People who post in the ONB need to get lives. You should be at practice.

Large Man with a Deep Voice (MB Chat)

I want my ONB Back, ONB Back, ONB Back, ONB Back, ONB Back.......

Zach Rastall (Marinette, WI)

Finally, you hate somebody more than me. Thanks to the guy from yesterday's chat!

Excedrin Migrane (ONB)

You're in the middle of the ONB. Odds are you need a dose of me right now.

Ryan's Collar (San Diego)

Remember when your mother told you that if you kept making that face, it would get stuck like that? Turns out it is actually true, for collars at least.

J (Memphis, TN)

Exactly WHAT options does Mr. Goodell have to stop Rush from buying into the Rams organization?

Buzzmaster

  (10:24 AM)

And that's it.....

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I'm sure even against RGR and fred (Omaha) stephanie will get some votes. Something about the guys in here tells me that a bunch of them are afraid of ALL women.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

People like Joe are why I root against all teams from Philly.

Clay (Hillsdale, MI)

I like all the ONB mock posts.

Gators Superfan (Gainesville)

Tim Tebow's vomit is considered currency in many third world countries

Clay (Charlotte)

Buzz, I'm not sure what Randy was talking about, can you translate crazy?

Buzzmaster

  (10:25 AM)

Still haven't taken that Rosetta Stone course yet.

Matt (IN)

"march" richt? Wow.

Christian (High Point, NC)

I formally contest one of the Stuart (Virginia) comments: Notre Dame isn't good even with Jimmy Clausen on the team.

Scott (Brewtown)

I actually miss the days when the ONB was just a bunch of misplaced drunkards. Now it seems filled with regular mb chatters.....and Rastall.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

What the heck WAS that?

Brian (Madison, WI)

RGR and Fred are just creepy, they don't have any stories of stabbing someone and then continuing to work.

Patrick ( Louisville )

Wow, the flu is a virus. It is not treatable by antibiotics. Yikes

Buzzmaster

  (10:26 AM)

Thanks for taking us back in time by 10 minutes.

Rich (Douglas AK)

Buzz better think about putting on pants if this thing is going formal.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

It's a good thing you don't have a vote in the AP pool. You already get a ton of BCS whining in the ONB

RAY GORDON REID (RICHMOND VA 23219)

MY COMMENT AT 10.25AM TO THE MORNING BUZ NOW BUZZ ALRIGHT NOW CLAY YOU AND ME WWE SMACKDOWN PUNK

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Lewis Black has a pretty funny routine on his first album about flu shots. Ties in NyQuil pretty nicely.

Buzzmaster

  (10:27 AM)

Love me some NyQuil.

stephanie (cincy)

Thank you Brian! My stabbing story is not on the same level of scary as what RGR and Fred post

Jimmy Claussen (South Bend)

Pencil me in boys. Your next heisman winner.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

My friend is getting married Sat. in an outdoor wedding. Our high Sat is supposed to be 47. Crap.

Buzzmaster

  (10:29 AM)

People have outdoor weddings north of Florida this time of year?

Christian (High Point, NC)

By the way, I really hope whoever buys the Rams moves the team.

Nate (Madison)

So playing basketball on Tuesday, Brian suddenly thinks he has a vertical over a Madison phone book (not to mention I'm 5-6in taller than him) and goes to block my layup. Well, his tomahawk chop misses horribly and smacks me in the eye. My eye is still sore today, and I'm think he deserves some kind of nasty booze shot when we drink for the game this Saturday....I'm thinking whiskey and tabasco.

Neal (Philly)

Robbi, is it an open bar?

Rich (Douglas AK)

Buzz, I'll give you an Alaskan Peace Prize if you can manage to get a D-1 football play-off implemented before the fiscal year ends.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

Fact: Nyquil is habit forming.

Buzzmaster

  (10:29 AM)

Fact: It's still yummy.

Ryan (San Diego)

Jimmy Claussen and Heisman...good one. USC is gonna roll those phonies

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Bring him a shovel for the wedding gift. That'll teach him

Nate (Madison)

Robbi, yikes. I'm not a huge fan of the late fall/winter weddings as it is...but outdoors is extra yuck.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Cement mixer, Nate.

Neil (Pittsburgh)

Au contraire mademoiselle stephanie.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

Our normal temp, during the day, this time of year, is in the 70's.

Neal (Philly)

Clausen can't even spell his name correctly. How did he get into Notre Dame?

JB (TX)

Robbi bring along some money or stephanie as an enforcer if the bar is cash only.

Clay (Charlotte)

I'm not sure if I should laugh or be concerned about Fake RGR talking crap.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Nate: Tell him it's vodka but give him plain water. Brian will go into convulsions if he drinks plain water.

Scott (Brewtown)

I got married on Jan 20. It was held at a place called the Mitchell Park Domes. They have domes filled with plants from the tropics and its always 78 degrees and humid in there. It was just like July only indoors

Travis (Columbus, OH)

Nate: Make him take the shot then chase it with a Zima. Jolly Rancher included.

Steve (NJ)

Been in Philly for over a month...still haven't had a cheesesteak. I'm trying to be proud of my retraint.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Like I said Nate. Don't come into my paint. Message sent. Good thing when I'm on offense I just chuck 3's.

stephanie (cincy)

Making people freeze to death AND make them pay for drinks?

Jack (Toronto)

Buzz likes outdoor weddings in the fall. No sweating through the suit, you know, because he's fat.

chaz (sa tx)

how is this for scarry waking up every 2-3 hours all night for dirty diapers!!!! buaahahahaha

Buzzmaster

  (10:33 AM)

You have a baby with a heckuva digestive system if he's pooping that much.

Moe's Tavern (Springfield)

"Hey Buzz, I gotcha Flaming Moe drink ready to go right here."

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

Give him a Yager bomb.

jill (norman)

Thanks for telling me to play yesterday. The golf was wonderful and it was cool because I was the only person on the course.

Neal (Philly)

J.B., my friend did something like that on my birthday last year. She bought me a shot of cherry vodka, and her and another friend did shots of water. They were laughing while doing it and one of them spit it onto another of my friends. I found out about the water a month later.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Buzz: Babies poop a LOT. 2-3 hours is pretty normal.

Buzzmaster

  (10:34 AM)

But during the night?

stephanie (cincy)

Steve, why are you denying yourself one the greatest culinary pleasures known to man?

Nate (Madison)

So think I'm heading down to Shedd's Aquarium in Chicago next weekend, I'll have to be sober. Wouldn't want to tumble into the beluga tank.

chaz (sa tx)

its a baby, its pretty normal, and its a she.

Christian (High Point, NC)

You were playing by yourself, jill? Did the drink cart girl at least hang out with you?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Yep, even during the night.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Everyone is so interested in the kind of shot Nate should get me. I think the real issue is how weak Nate is in not being able to take a foul.

chaz (sa tx)

night does not exist for babies, they have no concept of night and day, trust me I KNOW!,

stephanie (cincy)

Babies who are breast fed poop every two hours. That stuff goes right thru them

Patrick ( Louisville )

Why do you think new mothers are all so crazy? No sleep.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

He's looking for a nasty shot, Robbi. Jager bombs are delicious! Don't want to reward him for smacking him in the eye.

Brian (Madison)

Now this chat is kicking into high gear. vodka, beer and pooping. Priceless

Nate (Madison)

That was a CHARGE, I didn't flop.

Buzzmaster

  (10:36 AM)

Who takes a charge in pickup hoops? That's weak.

Travis (Columbus, OH)

Robbi: only if he gets a new haircut.

Christian (High Point, NC)

I'm pretty sure my baby didn't poop that much, but then again, he was also only getting up once per night within three weeks and sleeping through the night within two months. *fistpump*

Steve (NJ)

Weather.com is predicting this to be a colder-than-normal winter. Did I mention my ceremony is partially outdoors? In November? This is what I get for picking a cool place for the wedding.

Buzzmaster

  (10:37 AM)

Duh.

Nate (Madison)

Oh imposters, how I've missed you......I don't take charges in open gym, not worth the risk.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

You smacked him in the freaking eye, Brian!

stephanie (cincy)

Lack of sleep will make you crazy. Why do you think it is used as a torture device?

Clay (Charlotte)

"Partially outdoors"? What, do the guest have to sit outside and watch you get married through the window?

Neal (Philly)

prairie fire...bourbon and tabasco

D.S. (Raleigh, NC)

Taking Charges in pickup is like calling someone for travelling in HORSE

Steve (NJ)

Funny, I've been watching the Simpsons for what? 20 years now? And never have I seen Moe's Tavern say anything.

Patrick ( Louisville )

Maybe the wedding is at one of those indoor/outdoor pools.

Imposters (Open Gym)

We have seen you play Nate.

Whaambulance Dispatch Center (Lexington, KY)

We're a little short right now, but we'll send out a vehicle as soon as we can.

chaz (sa tx)

i agree steph, i have woken up speaking nonsense to my wife when the baby cries, " huh? what fence is blue? " has been her favorite so far

Clay (Charlotte)

On my 21st, as drunk as I was (and I was HAMMERED) someone tried to give me a cement mixer and I wouldn't take it. Of course someone had to tell me this the next day, but that's not the point.

Coach K (Durham)

Nate attempted my summer camp for flopping.

D.S. (Raleigh, NC)

Who gets married in November? In the middle of football season? Ugh, you deserve to be slapped!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Simmer down there, D.S.

Nate (Madison)

Ok, we don't need to pile on Brian. Was an accident, I just want him to take a shot for doing it....plus now I think of it he still owes me a drink from a past sports bet.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

Pass DS a chill pill please.

Christian (High Point, NC)

I once had a "mind eraser" shot. Oddly enough, I don't remember what was in it.

Marc (Charlotte)

I didnt' get drunk on my 21st birthday. First, the grocery store wouldn't honor a sale because it was Thursday at 12:01 and the sale ended at 11:59 Wednesday night. Then, Carolina lost to dook which was very upsetting.

Patrick ( Louisville )

Nate, so just buy yourself a shot and cal it even.

Charlie Murphy (LA)

You dont slap a man! Back in the day, if you slapped somebody, it meant you had to duel. Somebody had to GO!!

Nate (Madison)

So Disney World is making this ride where you make up your own roller coaster then ride it in a simulater. Didn't really read the details, but sounds pretty cool

D.S. (Raleigh, NC)

Best time for marriage is the week after the Masters. Its right before the NHL and NBA playoffs get underway, its so early in the baseball season you won't miss anything, and its usually right around the time Spring Practices are winding down for college football. Any other time, you're risking the weather to be too hot, or you're screwing over your sport-watching friends!

stephanie (cincy)

My waking up every two hours continued even after my son was weaned. I ended up in the hospital after a year of that.

Pete (upstate NY)

Which Brian is smarter. the one on family guy or the one from madison?

Bus Driver (Madison)

Nate, don't take it back. I'm already on my way to run Brian over.

Neal (Philly)

D.S. lives in NC State country. Why would he care about football season?

Christian (High Point, NC)

So it's Roller Coaster Tycoon crossed with those simulators in the mall?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I've ridden one of those before, Nate. They are pretty good, especially if you just make your rollercoaster nothing but loops.

Clay (Charlotte)

D.S, I'm sure your wife will be glad to fit her wedding around your "sport-watching"

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

So then steph's battles of craziness can be linked to her lack of sleep. Light is being shed here, people.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

And if your friends are griping about what sports they're missing because of your wedding, you might want to think about getting some new friends.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

My wedding was on May 31st. Never regretted that date.

jill (norman)

There is one day in July that is the deadest sport day of the year. Can't remember the exact date.

Buzzmaster

  (10:45 AM)

The day before and after the MLB All-Star game.

Gary (Memphis)

Family guy

Travis (Columbus, OH)

Clinton: Find a new chat.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Travis: No.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

Just as long as sports can be watched at the wedding reception, everything's cool by me.

jill (norman)

Thank you, Buzz

Steve (NJ)

The ceremony will be on a partially-enclosed patio, which has 2 firepits on it. I can't make this stuff up. I'm fully expecting roast Uncle Leon.

Travis (Columbus, OH)

Clinton: Sports > Marriage. Fact.

Buzzmaster

  (10:47 AM)

Says the forever single guy.

Bob (Lowell)

It's the day after the all star game Jill. But it is a Wednesday. Not the best day for a wedding.

JB (TX)

That's important. You don't want everyone checking scores on the most important day of your life. I had a friend from Boston get married in the middle of the playoffs one year when they played the Nets, half the people left the reception and went to a bar to watch the 4th quarter.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I must admit I was forced to attend a wedding back in 1995 during Game 1 of the World Series. Being a big Braves fan, I made several trips to the car to get a score on the radio. I was not thrilled to be at that wedding.

Buzzmaster

  (10:47 AM)

Then don't go.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Some of us argue the day of the MLB All-Star game is pretty dead too.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

The day before the All Star game at least has the home run derby. The day after has nothing at all.

stephanie (cincy)

I know now that you can actually confess to a crime you did not commit if you haven't slept. PPD (post partum depression) is bad and I hope none of your wives ever experience it.

Nate (Madison)

Is Travis related to Jon from Madison? I see similarities.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

I'd really like to have a wedding, but I don't want to get married.

Travis (Columbus, OH)

Buzz: Try "says the married guy".

Buzzmaster

  (10:49 AM)

OK. Fine. "says the (unhappily) married guy."

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Buzz: I couldn't get out of that wedding. It was one of my wife's family. There are certain battles that aren't worth fighting. I think you understand.

stephanie (cincy)

Friends of mine got married on the day of the Ohio State-Michigan game. It was a 3:30 game so the ceremony was at 2:00 and the reception was watching the game. Best wedding ever (no cash bar either)

Nate (Madison)

Most weddings that I have been to that have sporting events during the reception, have TV's and the games are on. Most of them have not been BIG games, but you can still watch them. I usually don't remember anyways, so I'm indifferent on the subject.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

One of my bosses got married the day: 1) the Tigers beat the Yankees in the 2006 ALDS; b) Michigan played MSU; and iii) Florida played LSU (important because he is a Florida alum). Terrible timing.

Brian (Madison, WI)

If I get married the wedding date will probably be the only thing I put forth an effort in putting up a fight for. I know if it's scheduled on the day of bigger sporting event that it will be hard keeping my friend's attention.

Buzzmaster

  (10:50 AM)

And Brian, it will most likely be the first of many fights you lose.

JB (TX)

Weddings are usually planned a year or so in advance. I think you'd have common courtesy to schedule around major events, especially if you have a lot of sports fans as guests. February, April, July, August.

Clay (Charlotte)

I went to a wedding where the best man was a dog, no joke, I have pictures.

Buzzmaster

  (10:51 AM)

I think they need to go up on the Facebook page.

jill (norman)

Wanting to have a party is not excuse to get married.

Steve (NJ)

I was actually worried our wedding might coincide with Game 7 of the WS...but if it happens, it'll be on a Friday, so we're in the clear. I think my fiancee would get kinda peeved if I left the cocktail hour to see how the Yankees are doing. (assuming they make it.)

Matt Damon (via mobile)

I'm not married, but my relationship is going great.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Lunch: Sandwich, chips, and a soda.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Also: "says the married guy who doesn't know the difference between fact and opinion."

coyote (sa)

Travis... your wife must be proud.

Clay (Charlotte)

Travis, I'd like you to meet Rastall, Rastall meet Travis.

Tom Cruise (LA)

Post Partum Depression is a myth...

Brad (NM)

I bet that dog gave one heck of a toast!

Neil (Pittsburgh)

I say defer all questions about wedding and what's proper to stephanie. Open bar, no msu alums, knifes required, fists optional.

Travis (Columbus, OH)

Buzz: Not unhappily, just stating a fact. Weddings get in the way of more fun events.

Nate (Madison)

Brian, I think he might have something to say about that. Not sure you'll win that battle.

Travis (Columbus, OH)

My goals have been reached. And yes, I got a nice smack for that comment as the wife passed by. Well worth it.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I agree I'll probably lose, but at least I'll know I tried and didn't just cave in. That would be the only wedding thing I would really care about.

Nate (Madison)

Lunch: No idea, apparently getting treated today but not sure where we are going.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Lunch: Barbecued pork sammiches made by my wife. Outstanding work!

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Does someone have a notebook for Steph like is kept for me?

chaz (sa tx)

matt damon on entourage season finale was great. " just send the CHECK VINCE!!!!"

Clay (Charlotte)

Picture of dog-bestman will be up shortly.

stephanie (cincy)

Ok Tom, have a baby and get back to me. Until then shut up

JB (TX)

Lunch: Popeyes sounds good. Anyway, I have 2 friends getting married soon, and they picked that window btwn the Super Bowl and March Madness. And neither are having cash bars. Learn a lesson people.

D.S. (Raleigh, NC)

I once went to a dry wedding. NO ALCOHOL... ugh, it was the worst thing ever. Nothing gets people crazy like Mountain Dew and weiner-rolls

Neal (Philly)

Lunch: healthy choice...have a great weekend everyone!

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

LUNCH: Oriental chicken salad with reduced fat dressing, baked potato, and an iced tea from Wendy's. It's time to get back on the path of healthy eating.

Clay (Charlotte)

Picture is up, the man holding the dog is the groom's father...enjoy. And yes, they are blood relatives.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Lunch: Red Pepper-Asiago Sausage, and apples

Brian (Madison, WI)

A dry wedding?!?!! What the?

Brian (Madison, WI)

Lunch: Probably leftover Qdoba. There is still a ton leftover from our catered in lunch yesterday.

Clay (Charlotte)

Lunch: Sandwich and a banana

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Had to go back and make sure that Steph's anti-Tom diatribe wasn't against me. Maybe she IS the scariest chatter.

Steve (NJ)

Am I the only one hoping for a day when we get a guy named Norman joining us from a town called Jill?

Jim Calhoun (Connecticut)

Yea Tom, listen to steph. Shut up! Just shut up!

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

Lunch: Taco salad, unsweet tea.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

I did too, Tom. I was thinking to myself, "What the hell did Tom do to piss stephanie off?"

Jim (Del)

Lunch sounds horrible. what ever happened to a burger fries and a beer.

jill (norman)

Lunch: Longhorn stew

Nate (Madison)

I'm starting to think Tom is married to Rachael Ray.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

Lunch: Chik-fil-a

Steve (NJ)

J.B., your notebook is meaningless; whatever happened to Joe (Alabama) and the book he was writing about me? i could use some royalty payments.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Jim: Some of us have these things called "jobs" and most of them frown upon drinking while on the clock.

Rich Rod (Ann Arbor)

People that go to weddings need to get lives. They should be at practice instead.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Something tells me steph is going to win that poll in a runaway after today's chat.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

If I was married to Rachael Ray (whose husband is a lawyer, by the way), I wouldn't be at work right now . . . or ever.

Marc (Charlotte)

Love Rachael Ray, yup I said it.

Zack (Louisville, KY)

I drank on the clock once. ONCE.

Jim (Del)

I change my vote from fred to stephanie as the scariest mb chatter

Eric Gagne (Canada)

I thought Papelbon threw just fine in the top of the 9th on Sunday.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

I think I like Paula Dean better.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Solid chat folks. Good stuff as always. Casual Dress Friday chat is just around the corner. Thankfully it is scheduled around all sporting events so nothing will be missed. Stay safe, have fun, and catch you back here tomorrow. Peace.

Clay (Charlotte)

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

stephanie (cincy)

When a MAN tells a WOMAN to take vitamins to help with PPD I do get scary, along with a billion other moms.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I drink on the clock every time we're entertaining clients, celebrating an important victory, or commiserating after an important loss.

chaz (sa tx)

i used to drink at work, i still do but i used to also.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

One more day. See y'all tomorrow. Bye.

Buzzmaster

  (11:00 AM)

All right everyone. Thanks for stopping by. We'll be back again tomorrow. Until then, enjoy the day and stay classy SportsNation!

Christian (High Point, NC)

Most places of employment you won't get in trouble with having a drink at lunch. Just don't be drunk when you come back.

fred (omaha)

i think lady buzz is a great cook, go lady buzz

Nate (Madison)

Let the wild rumpus begin!

Marc (Charlotte)

Nice chat everyone. Good way to up the mood after a rough morning.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Stay classy, folks!

Brian (Madison, WI)

Mmmmm drinks.