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Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

Goooooooood morning!

Rich (Douglas AK)

Brett Favre is who he thought he was.

Neal (Philly)

It's always a good day when the baseball team outscores the football team.

Balloon Boy (CO)

Octobers Fool!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

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

Rich (Douglas AK)

I am trying to forget the Titans now, what happend to them? They got old in a hurry or someone has angered their leprechaun.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Good morning, Buzz nation. Yesterday was a fantasy football player's dream with all those points being scored.

Justin (PA)

Hey guys. I'm Back!!

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I hope that the Packers enjoyed their pseudo bye week.

Pete (NC)

I'm starting with a sports question. Bigger upset: Purdue over tOSU or Oakland over Philadelphia?

Buzzmaster

  (10:02 AM)

Just to let everyone know, I'm playing injured this morning. Left half of my mouth is numb. Had a dentist appointment this morning.

51bears51 (hamilton)

v.jackson or b.marshall? im down 60 points have k.moreno,broncos d going,and need to start one of these two. which one will help the most?

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

So, Mark Sanchez can't play when the weather isn't sunny and beautiful. Could be an interesting rest of the season for the Jets.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Who else is giddy with anticipation at the prospect of a Cincy-Iowa national championship? I can't think of a matchup that would cause as much agony as that one.

Justin (PA)

So How about Cliff Lee? Is he better than Sabathia? OF COURSE!!

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Starting today's MB with a bit of Cake (the group, not the food).

Greg (Ellicott City)

Good morning Buzz. I missed Thursday and Friday. I hope youre not too devistated.

John Gratti (Scranton, PA)

Buzz, you gonna buy my insurance or what? You never know when you're car might just blow up.

Nate (Madison)

How does Rio celebrate getting the Olympics? By having massive gun battles in the streets.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Actually, Pete, I'd say Oakland over Philly, but I'm biased. Purdue's had some close losses (by 2 to Oregon, by 3 to Notre Dame), so they're not totally abysmal like the Raiders.

Rich (Douglas AK)

Phillies fans should remember post-season baseball means long-johns and space blankets.

Scott (Brewtown)

Good Morning. This first paragraph from JSonline pretty much sums up how I feel.---The Green Bay Packers' offense is back. Except for the seven penalties that cost it 51 yards. And the two dropped passes. And the five sacks. And the two turnovers. And the five shots in the red zone that yielded one touchdown. And the inability to run the ball in the first half. Other than that, the offense is back.

Spelling Police (On Patrol)

Pull it over, Greg! It's devastated. Watch it, bub.

Buzz (ESPN)

Did someone say cake? Count me in. You know, because I'm fat.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Buzz's teeth are worn down because of overuse...because you know, he's fat.

Marc (Charlotte)

Buzz, wear a bib so you don't spill on your shirt again.

Justin (PA)

Ouch Buzz. You ok?

Buzzmaster

  (10:04 AM)

Yeah. I had a filling put in when I was 10 or so and it was getting old and had to have it replaced. Figured I'd bite the bullet and get it done first thing this week.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I agree Scott. My sister called me and was talking about how great the Packers looked. I was silent and she goes "Hello?" and all I said was "umm did you watch the game?"

David (Ottawa)

Always late, Buzz

Detroit (Michigan)

How do we celebrate having a Marathon? By having 3 people die during it.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Never known someone to be so down with a shutout victory.

Rich (Douglas AK)

Buzz sold his gold tooth to pay off his pop-tart debt.

Scott (Brewtown)

Kickball update?

Buzzmaster

  (10:05 AM)

Rained/snowed out this weekend. But I did find out the team won 6-2 a couple of weeks ago when LadyBuzz and I went to her friend's wedding.

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

The Packers offense is back? Back where? They played the Lions who had to use their 3rd string QB without Calvin Johnson.

Matt (IN)

Good morning all. Solid sports weekend.

JB (TX)

So wait, Packer fans are complaining after a shutout win? Try being a Titans fan, dude.

Rich Rodriguez (Ann Arbor)

People who call a numb mouth playing injured need to get lives...and get their lazy butts back out on the practice field

John (Lexington, KY)

The Colts having a bye seems to have sent the league spiraling into chaos this week. It was painful to watch

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Actually both the OSU loss and the Eagles loss didn't upset me one bit. They were both great!

Mark (Phila)

The Raiders Made McNabb Look Like Jamarcus Russell On An A Good Day... Thats Never Good

Godish (Chicago)

At least the Bears are undefeated during Sunday afternoon games. Those darn Sunday games are a killer though. I blame NBC.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Oh, and the Packers were playing a team without 2 of its best 3 offensive players. Not to mention the 0-16 last year thing.

Rich (Douglas AK)

Jim Zorn will also not be posting his own thoughts on the Buzz room wall.

Nate (Madison)

So Buzz, the Bears and Packers are tied now and the Packers beat them the one time they have played....it's not fair to rip on them.

Buzzmaster

  (10:07 AM)

It's not fair to rip on which one?

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Aside from Arthur Abraham's sweet KO of Jermain Taylor, I had a very poor sports weekend.

Christian (High Point, NC)

The one positive to take from the Packers shutout of the Lions is that they have the talent to take care of the scrubs even when having issues. Since they still have Cleveland, Tampa Bay, Detroit again, Dallas, and Seattle to play, it means they should be able to avoid an under-.500 season at worst.

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

What happened to Matt Forte? Ugh, the Bears should of won 28 to 14 last night.

John (Lexington, KY)

The Chiefs getting 6 points against the horrendous Redskins may have been the easiest bet of the year.

Tyler (Pa)

What is up with New England running up the score so ungentalmen like.

Buzzmaster

  (10:09 AM)

Oh stop with that. The Titans gave up 35 points in the second quarter... you can't expect the Patriots to stop playing 15 minutes after the game started.

Rich (Douglas AK)

Shouldn't have ESPN vetted your teeth before signing you to a ten-year deal?

Christian (High Point, NC)

Fact: The Packers offense doesn't play against the Lions offense, so having Calvin Johnson out and Stanton taking snaps has no effect on how the Packers offense looked.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I wonder if the BCS officials have finished wiping all of the sweat from their brows from Florida and Texas barely escaping this weekend.

Scott (Brewtown)

So Nate and Brian, what do you think of the top 10 Point guard from Madison de-committing from UW and committing yesterday to Marquette?

Steve (NJ)

So the entire NYC-Philly train lines went down this morning for about 45 minutes...while I was sitting next to the 3rd fattest woman in creastion, somewhere south of New Brunswick, but somewhere north of Princeton. I'm just happy she hadn't seen 'Alive.'

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

Donte Wesley isn't making any friends, even on his own team. Ouch!

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Unlike 2007, at least this year's Pats team pulled Brady out in the 3rd quarter. That could have been a LOT worse.

Nate (Madison)

I think Packers fans are being a little over critical. The mistakes (most of them like the drops and penalties) are self-inflicted, thus are a lot easier to fix and are more of a result of lack of concentration then anything to do with skill level/etc.

Steve (NJ)

Can we flag Mark (Phila) for excessive and unnecessary capitalization?

Brian (Madison, WI)

Crashed a wedding on Saturday night. Actually didn't crash the wedding since the bride invited me when we ran into the wedding party between the ceremony and reception, but wanted to say that so I could pull out my inner Vince Vaughn.

Brett Favre (TV Anchor Clicheland)

Buzz, you're having a lot of fun chatting today. You're chatting like a kid out there. Wear Wranglers!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Wait, since when was football a gentleman's game?

JB (TX)

Titans fan here, NE did not run up the score. If the WRs are running uncovered is Brady not supposed to throw to them? Besides, you can't sit on the ball in the 2nd quarter.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Actually, it does, Christian. It means the Lions offense went 3 and out a lot more often than they otherwise might have, and had some more turnovers, thereby giving the Packers' offense a much shorter field to work with on a regular basis.

Matt Hassleback (Seattle)

First Off I Want To Say How Sorry I Am To The Dumb Fantasy Owners For Startin Me This Week.. Blame My O-Line, Most Importantly Blame Yourselfs Fo Starting Me Period.

Nicholas (Pittsburgh)

Brett Favre and some Steelers next week

zachary (vancleave ,ms)

my name is zachary i would like to see about getting into the membership of the saints update. i'm a die hard fan for siants and so is my uncle and aunt may send me by mail were i can can get update please

Justin (PA)

No Duh. In fact foul on Mark. Unnessacary capitalization. 10 yd. penalty still 3rd down.

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

FACT: Having the offense off the field all game gives the Packers more chances to score. Stop with the excuses. Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson play the Lions score at least 21, maybe even win that game.

Neal (Philly)

I might actually have to root for the Steelers next week, ugh.

Nate (Madison)

(We ran into the wedding party, aka, followed)

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

Wow am I late! Good morning.

David (Ottawa)

Successfully Ninja'd Justin at his wedding this weekend. Only draw back: Cash bar.

Buzzmaster

  (10:13 AM)

Good work.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

I know you said it doesn't happen, but that Saints post had to be from the ONB.

tom* (parkville, md)

Next time, Lions, just miss the plane. Everyone will be happier.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

It's the NFL. These are SUPPOSED to be the best football players around. If you can't hold a team down in a snow storm, you deserve what you get...and I HATE the Patriots.

Nicole Ritchie (Buzz house.)

Can you bring home some dinner tonight dear?

51bears51 (hamilton)

hey i need help who to start in my fantasy league v jackson or b marshall can anyone help? who is the better play

Steve (NJ)

I'm no Encyclopedia Brown, but I suspect 'Matt Hasselback' (Seattle) is really Mark (Phila).

Tyler (Pa)

Penn State winning games like its their job

Buzzmaster

  (10:14 AM)

It is. That's why they get paid.

Matt (IN)

Someone needs to flag zachary the Saints fan.

Scott (Brewtown)

I think you have server issues Buzz, ONB posts seem to appear randomly. Either that or we have a lot of drunk 3rd shifters.

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

Well, I didn't freeze to death at the wedding, just damn near it.

Neal (Philly)

I saw Law Abiding Citizen this weekend. It was cool to see all these locations around Philly that I recognized on screen.

Nate (Madison)

Some of the bars I was bouncing around to on Saturday night made me feel old. At one, I had an Iowa fan (who also liked the Cubs) talking crap to me. The kid looked like he was about 12 and was about half my height....I just had to turn the other cheek, but man did he have little man's disease.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

That Nicole Ritchie post is a fail. Everyone knows she doesn't eat dinner. Maybe doesn't eat at all

John (Miami, FL)

Hey Buzz, can we make fun of those loud-mouthed Jets now? Not so hot now are ya?

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

I, too, hate the Patriots.

Mark (Phila)

Can we flag Steve (NJ) For excessive and unnecessary Whinning on a chat site ?

Reggie (Boston)

Hey Matt Hasselbeck, I know an idiot that started you over Drew Brees and then tried to justify it.

Lane Kiffin (Knoxville)

The Titans are from Tennessee, they aren't used to the snow and flu of New England.

Neal (Philly)

Buzz, you're confusing Penn State with Ohio State.

John (Lexington, KY)

How was the movie?

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Is the movie good though?

Christian (High Point, NC)

Wait, no one said "NORRRRRRMMMMMMM!" yet?

Buzzmaster

  (10:17 AM)

Yeah, I'm shocked.

Nate (Madison)

Saw Where The Wild Things Are, pretty good movie and now that my costume is down.....I'm ready to go on Halloween.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Nate, didn't you once root for Iowa?

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

The Titans suck. (period)

Tyler (Pa)

I hate the wildcat we are all big boys no need to go back to college

Cody (Greenville, NC)

Panthers are back!

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Now Buzz, that was unfair about PSU. The only kids getting paid to play are in the SEC.

Christian (PA)

TP is a good runner, but his vison for throwing the ball is not so good

Norm Peterson (Boston)

It's a dog-eat-dog world and I'm wearing Milk-Bone underwear.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Yes Nate did root for Iowa. I had to ask him before the game who he was cheering for.

Christian (High Point, NC)

NORRRRRMMMMMMMMMMM!

Neal (Philly)

The guy holding the bible in the movie is Philadelphia's actual mayor. The theater erupted when he was shown.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

If they're all big boys, shouldn't it be easy to stop?

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

The wildcat hates you too.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I'm saving my 'Cheers' stuff for when George Wendt actually shows up to chat. BTW, he should start off with, 'Afternoon everybody.'

Frank (Virginia Beach)

You really gonna give the Patriots zero credit, Robbi? Was it all because Tennessee is that bad?

Titans (tenn)

1st round draft pick here we come!

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

Whoa, Tyler. I love the wildcat. It puts some fun into the game.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

That's the way I felt watching 8 Mile in a theater, Neal. Crazy to see all those local places featured heavily.

David (Ottawa)

This Balloon Boy thing is ridiculous. The parents need to be put in a balloon and need to float far, far away.

Buzzmaster

  (10:21 AM)

Watch out. We might put them in a balloon and float them your way, Canada.

Steve (NJ)

Great wedding Saturday night; the place had TVs in the mens room so i was able to keep up with the Yankees. Food was quite good, band was outstanding, especially the chick bassist. However, I am saddened to report that the 'open bar' encouraged tipping. It's breaches of etiquette like that what make me want to get Stephanie on speed dial. Also, the venetian table desserts were fantastic.

Buzzmaster

  (10:21 AM)

Aren't you supposed to still tip on an open bar?

Rich (Douglas AK)

Ryan Leaf would like his identity back Mark Sanchez.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

I felt my brother had a good idea for the parents: Send 'em a bill for all the time and resources wasted by the National Guard/paramedics/police/whoever. That'll teach 'em.

Nate (Madison)

Tom, especially that abandoned building they burn down....

Godish (Chicago)

It just wasn't Notre Dame's decade vs USC.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Can't most NFL teams say that they have a 1st round draft pick coming?

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

The sheriff said he is seeking restitution Clinton.

David (Ottawa)

Send them on over...33 million people, 2nd largest land mass...we could afford to accept 2 more crazies in the country

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

I hope there is some international law that prevent you from sending us the Balloon boy family. Even if it's retribution for us sending you Celine Dion

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

How did they encourage tipping? Outright verbal clues or just a jar on the bar?

Nate (Madison)

I even tip at bars that only have beer for free.

JB (TX)

Any NFL team would have killed the Titans yesterday. Not beat, kill. So the fact that it was the Pats just made it worse. Brady was throwing to wide open WRs all day.

Christian (High Point, NC)

You are *definitely* supposed to tip on an open bar.

JB (TX)

Yes, you tip at an open bar. But not after every drink, just leave one good tip for the entire night.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Hadn't heard that, Josh. I'd say go for it.

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

The wedding I went to was open bar. You put your hand in a cooler and get you out a beer!

tom* (parkville, md)

On my TV it looked like the Pats were playing the Houston Oilers. Considering that the Oilers haven't played football in over a decade, I thought that was appropriate.

David (Ottawa)

Speaking about Pryor....he probably should have stuck with basketball, he probably could have had a shot at the NBA

Matt (IN)

Yep, you must tip at an open bar.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Tipping large early is the best way to ensure good drinks and fast service the entire night.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Always tip at an open bar. At least a buck a drink. And while you do it, think of how much of a deal you got getting a drink for a buck.

Christian (PA)

pc im out

Ballon Boy (Colorado)

I was trying to go to Disney World.

Buzzmaster

  (10:25 AM)

All I have to say is that I'm glad the Pats brought back their old unis.

Greg (Ellicott City)

How are we back on the open bar chat? That is so 2 weeks ago.

Buzzmaster

  (10:26 AM)

It's a very touchy subject around here, Grayson.

Fake Clinton (Indianapolis)

What's with this new-fangled forward pass the pros have introduced? They should leave that to the college boys.

Steve (NJ)

Buzz, I'm running an open bar at my wedding; I've ALREADY tipped the bar 20%; it's in the contract. I told the place I don't want to see them looking for tips, putting out a jar, or leaving bills up on the bar. They've been tipped before earning it.

Buzzmaster

  (10:27 AM)

All right. That's a good point. But I don't know how many other situations are like that.

Christian (High Point, NC)

I would suggest strongly that Steph probably doesn't tip at open bars, but I don't want to get stabbed, so I won't.

stephanie (cincy)

when you book a wedding or any big event, the tip is included in the total cost. The Bartender gets a part of it. You don't tip the servers when they bring you your food, so why the Bartender for giving you a drink?

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Old Patriots uniforms? Thumbs-up. Old Broncos uniforms? BIG thumbs down.

Scott (Brewtown)

I have to admit, the old patriot logo is pretty cool. All they need now is Steve Grogan.

chaz (sa tx)

hey buzz whats the difference between a junkyard and the vikings? junkyards have titles. gotta say that joke before it becomes irrevelant..

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

No no, this isn't an open bar chat, this is a tipping chat.

Alex Rodriguez (NYC)

I should be called Mr. October v2.0

Greg (Ellicott City)

Steve, are we all invited?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Even if the balloon boy thing wasn't a hoax, I'd still want to charge the parents for all the money spent tracking that balloon. A fair exchange for being stupid enough to let their 6 year old have access to that damn balloon.

Scott (Brewtown)

Problem with that Steve, is you will be so busy with the whirlwind of attention, you'll never notice the tip jar.

David (Ottawa)

Love when the boss goes out for ciggy breaks, gives me 7 minutes to relax.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I was offered tickets to the Yankees game Saturday night but passed them up due to potential wintry road conditions on the way. Did I make the right decision to sit in the comfort of my living room watching on a high-def TV with reasonably priced food and drinks purchased from the grocery store?

Buzzmaster

  (10:29 AM)

Depends. Were you going to have to pay for the tickets? The weather was going to suck so that would have been a big problem.

Nate (Madison)

What's the date today? Yep, time for the monthly tip chat.

Mark (Phila)

It woulda been alot worse if the Redskins smashed the Titans yesterday. Jim Zorn woulda had no choice to run up the score, and use that as his excuse he beat a good team.

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

JB (Dunmore, PA) What a waste of a good time. Put on a coat.

David (Ottawa)

J.B.: Yes, but I'm biased because the Jays always lose to the Yanks, pushing my hatred for NY to new levels every year.

Bob (Lowell)

I wouldn't feel right not tipping, even under the conditions Steve describes.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Tickets were free, Buzz, but I would have had to pay for everything else plus the 2 1/2 hour ride through snowy conditions didn't appeal to me.

Buzzmaster

  (10:30 AM)

Can't say that I blame you.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

If I ever get married I'm eloping so as to not have to deal with all this open/cash bar crap and everything else. And to save money.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

If you're a Yankee fans, you should have been at the game. If you just like baseball, maybe you were better at your home. But I think a real yankee fan should not miss a chane to see them live in the postseason.

Steve (NJ)

Buzz, they're ALL like that. Also, you never responded to the invite I sent you. It was addressed to 'Fat Guy Who Can't Measure Up to Matt Damon' at ESPN, Bristol, CT. I was sure you'd get it.

Buzzmaster

  (10:31 AM)

It might still be sitting here in my huge, enormous stack of fanmail I get every decade.

Debbie Downer (Hoboken, NJ)

I tip the Blackjack dealer after they beat me.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Steph: If the bartender went to Michigan, would you withhold the tip from the contract?

John (Lexington, KY)

Im going to charge a cover to get in my wedding

Steve (NJ)

Grayson, you're not invited. But I was hoping Jalter would crash so I could pummel him.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I'd take tickets to a Tigers' playoff game no matter what the weather conditions were. Those things apparently only come up about every 15-20 years.

JB (TX)

Games in person > games on TV.

Buzzmaster

  (10:32 AM)

That's debatable.

fred (omaha)

buzz as your personal assistant i declined steves invite, sorry

Christian (High Point, NC)

Couldn't mass transit to the game, J.B.? That's what I would have done.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Fact: All Buzz's fanmail comes from RGR, Grason, fred(omaha), Zach Rastall, and Steinmerms.

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

Josh sounds like he will never get married.

David (Ottawa)

Here is a solution to the wedding thing: Stay a bachelor forever. Just get a lifelong girlfriend. All the perks of a marriage with none of the BS that comes along with it. Why is it that once girls get that ring, they think they don't need to work at the relationship anymore? And then they wonder why divorce rates are so high.

Buzzmaster

  (10:33 AM)

Wow...I'm guessing there might be a few people in this chat that will have something to say about that.

Neal (Philly)

Before my friend's engagement party, a couple asked him if there was a cover charge.

tom* (parkville, md)

Bartenders don't go to Michigan. Michigan alum are strictly dishwasher material.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Nose bleed seats + bad weather < game at home on TV.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Baseball is the best sport in person. I still like going to games better than watching on TV. Football, I like TV better than in person.

stephanie (cincy)

JB, no, but I would discourage him/her not to wear any Maize and Blue

Bob (Lowell)

The subway from Dunmore to the Bronx was out.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Actually my ex-girlfriend and I were in agreement on the eloping aspect. Just some other things that we weren't in agreement on...

Clinton (Indianapolis)

David, I'm not so sure it's all the woman's fault once a couple is married. It goes both ways, man.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Yeah, I think I'll take my marriage over being a lifelong bachelor. Thanks anyway, David.

Nate (Madison)

Oh lord.....David just started a firestorm.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

I suppose some of those empty seats have to do with the price of the tickets. We are talking free postseason tickets here

Christian (High Point, NC)

David (Ottawa)'s ideas are intriguing to me and I wish to subscribe to his newsletter.

stephanie (cincy)

David just blamed the divorce rate on women letting themselves go. Interesting.

Jack (Toronto)

Heaven forbid MLB schedule a weekend playoff game during the day rather than at night. Schedule a 4pm start right after the early college football games end. You've got a captive sports audience. In other news Bud Selig is a moron.

Buzzmaster

  (10:36 AM)

I'm not sure how much Selig has control over the TV schedule. A company throws millions of dollars at you, you kinda give up things like that.

Clay (Charlotte)

David's just trying to get attention, if he really meant all of that he would never get a date much less get married. I'm calling shenanigans.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Free postseason tickets with a 5-hour round trip, along with the potential to go sliding off the road into a ditch. Can't blame J.B. for staying home.

Steve (NJ)

Lots of 'real' baseball fans are still in shock that it's acceptable to MLB to run playoff games at 2 PM, 4 PM, and 10 PM. If the point is to increase viewership in the post-season (and not conflict with football), then shouldn't the games be televised at times where people can actually watch? While I'm at it, this universal healthcare thing...

LadyBuzz (CT)

I couldn't agree with you more, Dave.

Scott (Brewtown)

Uh oh, Crazy guy just walked in. Last month he claimed he was a broker/advisor, then last week he spent 20 minutes of my time telling me he works for the CIA. The dude is a messed up painter. Time to get upstairs for a cup of coffee.

Nate (Madison)

Of course Tom makes that choice, he's married to a chef.

Buzzmaster

  (10:37 AM)

Speaking of which, LadyBuzz made arroz con pollo last night. Outstanding work!

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

Tom, baseball is great in person in the summer, but I'll take a Blackhawks game in person over a baseball game any day.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Jason: It wasn't the cold that bothered me but driving through the Poconos and snow didn't appeal to me much.

Tom (Wrigleyville)

Clinton, don't forget the $200 JB probably would have had to spend on food and parking in NYC.

Seve (Las Vegas)

Buzz, I know you are a fat man. But would you like to run in next year's Detroit Marathon? There's a chance you may not live through it.

Nate (Madison)

Is oustanind work better then outstanding work?

Buzzmaster

  (10:37 AM)

Slightly.

Neal (Philly)

Buzz's spelling, on the other hand, is turrible.

Steve (NJ)

David, you're forgetting the tax incentive to file 'married, filing jointly' as opposed to 'single.' There's a lot of savings if you're married.

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

Why is it that when you are single and at a wedding with your guy, everyone says "oh you'll be next...get up there and get the bouquet"etc...makes me uncomfortable.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Good point, Tom (Wrigleyville). Add that to the ever-growing con side of that situation.

David (Ottawa)

First of all, Steph: No I didn't. I simply said that women change once they get married. Tom: If you're happily married all the power to you, but chances are one of your neighbours is not. Clinton: I agree, it goes both ways, I know some men who are losers and their wives know it. Women just think they change men and they can't. lastly, Clay, you're so wrong...While I am not married, I am happily in a long term relationship and don't plan on changing it. I've just seen so many relationships change once you say "I Do". It's sad really.

Spelling Police (Bristol)

Buzz, what in the hell is "Outstanind"? Here's your ticket.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

By the way, it was actually a MINI marathon during which 3 people died in Detroit. I can only imagine what would have happened during a full marathon.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I'm a Braves fan but work for the AAA Yankees part-time. The rest of my family roots for the Yankees. Can't call myself a true Yankee fan these days but I am rooting for them. Don't know if that really answers any of the questions but figured I'd put it out there for the note takers.

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

Just read Dave's post. Ouch. What a guy.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Did I miss the ONB?

Buzzmaster

  (10:39 AM)

No...let's do it now....

Jay (Lexington)

What is the deal with your shows ignoring the Colts? I saw that on the chat today on morning buzz today and there was no attempt to answer for it. Just talk about the Colts. Do an interview with one of them once and a while. Don't use negative talk about them as an excuse for talking about them either. Try actually giving them and Peyton at least SOME credit! Just try acknowledging them for what they are, a real threat in the NFL to any team they play. Try it, I promise it will not hurt!

Corey (Johnstown, PA)

Can someone please explain to me the rule for what is a catch and what is not? Compare and contrast these two catches for me: Hines Ward's TD(not) catch in the game today and TD catch by the Bear's Jonny Nock's this evening. Was Hine's catch not a catch and then a fumble caused by the ground, which is not a fumble. Once posession is established, should it not be a catch? if an athlete, catches a ball in bounds, gets two feet in, gets knocked out of bounds, falls and while still on the ground, drops the ball out of their hands, is this a catch? Ward vs Nock's please....I'm confused and frustrated by this rule.

Eric Salsburg (Philadelphia)

I can't wait for all the "Experts" to be proven dead wrong by picking the Dodgers to beat the Phillies in the NLCS

TJ Wright (Goshen, IN)

Is there a doubt in anyones mind that Notre Dame isnt a quality team? They should have beat USC which no doubt would have put them in the top 15, but yet a 3-3 Oklahoma team is in the ranking discussion?

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

It is always a good day for Sportsnation when I make an appearance in the MB and ONB.

Maxwell (St Louis, Mo)

The rams have come close to winning but never seem to pull it out will they ever win this year and who will it be against

dwayne (phoenix)

the titans need to either bench kerry collins or fire jeff fisher.you have a young, rookie of the year qb just sitting on the sideline.wake up last year was a fluke with kerry collins.this year is over for the titans.play vince young get him prepared to lead this team.

Taylor (Rochester)

Did the Saints win the game yesterday, or did the Giants D just lose it?

Tyler (Pa)

I understand that Tennesse was no match for New England but running up the score is unsportsmen like. Why don't they give the ball to people who don't play that much or punt on fourth donw? All I am trying to say is that New England mad themselfs look stuck up. If Pittsburgh did that to a team I would be saying the same thing there is no need for games like that.

Tommy (Pompton Lakes)

Did the Jets get lucky even though they lost in OT. I think my jets did because with 5 interceptions you should lose by 10-20 pionts. What made them lucky too.

Cory Hovest (Ottawa,Ohio)

Do u think the broncos can win another game in a row? I think they will, the chargers are way overated.

james russell (new jersey)

will mark sanchez throw 20 INT's this year?

Robert Garella (new jersey)

Is Andy Reid slowing down the Eagles offense?

scott shunk (watertown new york)

is falcons going to the superbowl

Buzzmaster

  (10:41 AM)

And that's it...

John (Lexington, KY)

I hope he's from a different Lexington

Kash (Deleware)

Buzz! What Is That OMB Or Something? ( Whatever You Guys Call It )

Steve (NJ)

In 2000, I drove 12 hours from Bloomington, IN to Queens for Game 4 of the Series. My brother-in-law called me at 5 AM with an extra. I got on the damn road.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I need to get Johnny Nock on my fantasy football team.

David (Ottawa)

Steve: the cost of your kids will be more then those tax savings...not saying don't have kids, but getting married to save money = not the best idea.

Nate (Madison)

David here's a backhoe, keep digging.....you'll be in China soon enough.

Nate (Madison)

So I had a girl come up to me at the bar on Saturday and say I was a sweetie and so nice and cute....then immediately walk off into the crowd, not to be seen again. A. I was upset because she vanished and was actually attractive. B. I was confused because I'm pretty sure I never talked to her the entire time I was there so not sure how she came to those conclusions...but hey, it's a free compliment, I'll take it.

Buzzmaster

  (10:42 AM)

You're a jerk....there, now the compliment/name calling balance is even.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Yeah, Jay, because no one at all this year has said that Peyton Manning's playing out of his mind. It's their bye week. Good grief.

Matt (IN)

Jay in Lexington: As Calhoun would say, shut up! Just shut up!

Scott (Brewtown)

I just had a strange vision of Andy Reid as a tailback, slowing down the offense.

David (Ottawa)

Nate: Thanks, at least I have one true friend...

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Actually, I married my wife because she's hilarious, much funnier than I am (not that that counts for much). The terrific cooking thing is pure bonus material.

Greg (Ellicott City)

Im sure it was just a dare, Nate.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

You probably didn't, Nate. Brian dared her to do it.

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

I couldn't understand the call on the Hines Ward catch either. He was out of bounds when he lost the ball.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Steve (NJ) There is no tax benefit to being married unless you don't make much to begin with or there's a huge income disparity between the two (and even that might disappear if the last round of tax cuts are allowed to expire).

Molten Core of Earth (Beneath you)

David can keep digging, but he's not getting through me!

Nate (Madison)

Thanks Buzz, I needed that.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Probably a sorority dare, Nate.

Nate (Madison)

Brian was nowhere around, we actually came up next to her at the bar. She was alone, flirting with the bartender which resulted in a free drink. Man I wish that worked for guys.

Girl in a bar (Madison)

OMG!! I totally walked up to this guy and said something stupid not realizing I had the wrong guy. Thank God I got out of there! LOLZ

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

Someone paid her to do it.

Buzzmaster

  (10:44 AM)

Good point. Nate just said she got a free drink.

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

It's Johnny KNOX, geez. And he had 2 feet in before the Falcon DB took his 2nd swipe at the ball to knock it out. KNOX!!!

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Talking about bad calls, what about the one wehere the ref gave the steelers a first down when the ball was not that close to the first down marker. I hope it is a tv angle problem, because that looked very bad

Clay (Charlotte)

Christian, most sorority dares that I have seen end up with all of the girls in a room....wait, I think I spend too much time on the internet.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

The LOLZ on the end of that post really bought it all together beautifully.

Nate (Madison)

(Sigh and hitting myself in the forehead) I regret bringing this up.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Science Fail: the inner core is solid, not molten.

Steve (NJ)

David, you should really start digging UP now; I think you're about to hit the Earth's core.

Nate (Madison)

Journey to the Center of the Earth: The Travels of David from Ottawa.

John (Lexington, KY)

I hate it when someone says lets all buy rounds of shots. You pay the same amount as you would buying for yourself, but you get no say in how many. The consequence of that is me walking home in 40 degree weather in short sleeves Friday night

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

I missed that one, must have sirring my brownie batter.

David (Ottawa)

All I'm saying is that there are alternatives to getting married that come with all the perks and no mess! seriously, divorce rates are what, 1 in 2? Why would I want to risk financially crippling myself for the rest of my life, losing the ability to see my kids and dealing with the guilt of a failed marriage? It's just not for everyone...and with that I am not going to talk about this anymore for fear that Steph will pop out of my screen and stab me in the face.

stephanie (cincy)

Very sad news about the UConn football player dying after being stabbed. I was nowhere near Connecticut this weekend

Buzzmaster

  (10:48 AM)

Turrible story. The world is truly screwed up.

Fake David (Ottawa)

Hello, China? Please book me a hotel room. I'm digging my way there right now.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

SQUIRREL!

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Any special ingredients in those brownies, Robbi?

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

How lucky are the MBers to have both parts of Grason here.

Buzzmaster

  (10:49 AM)

Not lucky at all.

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

People are more worried about their careers than love.

Buzzmaster

  (10:49 AM)

Unless you're Tila Tequilla, then your career is to find love.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

About as lucky as a kick to the groin, Grason.

Matt Damon (via mobile)

Why are you people being so tough on David? There are alternatives to marriage. *wink wink*

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

Morning Buzz SN Chat: Where chatters live the fantasy life.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I'm married, I have kids, and I'm happy. What works for me may not work for everyone.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

We're all so cynical today.

marcus (montreal)

hey Sportsnationwhat do you guys think of this basketball player:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXMzt72YYfo

Christian (High Point, NC)

Math Fail: The divorce rate is not 1 in 2. That's a misquoted statistic. Every year there are twice as many marriages as divorces (where the 50% number came from), but it doesn't account for marriages from previous years. Only something like 12% of marriages end in divorce.

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

Gee, I can't talk on the phone and type anything that makes sense.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

J.B.: Ditto.

Nate (Madison)

I'm not married, I don't have kids, I'm happy....but I'm also not opposed to changing two of those in the future. So I'm looking forward to being unmarried, with kids, and depressed.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Lunch: Sandwich, chips, and a soda.

tom* (parkville, md)

Shane Merriman may disagree with you, Buzz.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

I'm not married and don't have any kids and I'm ok with that right now.

David (Ottawa)

Marcus: Seen him, not even the best player to come out of MTL...sorry.

Ryan (Detroit)

Should we go to RFK to fill out an application for the coaching job, or should we just email it to Dan Snyder?

Clay (Charlotte)

marcus I think he is awful...by the way, I'm way to lazy to click on the link.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Lunch chat! Peanut Butter and Bacon sandwich.

JB (TX)

Fact: Tila Tequila is from Houston, and we couldn't be more proud.

Nate's Future Teenage Daughter (Slamming door in his face)

I HATE YOU!!

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Lunch: Buffalo chicken chili with blue cheese nachos all made by my wife. Outstanding work!

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

Haven't Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn been together for 30 years or so without being married?

Clay (Charlotte)

Does Shane know Shawn?

Mike Golic (ESPN)

POTROAST!!!

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

I've got 3 kids, but they are grown with kids of there own. And I'm not married.

Neal (Philly)

Tom needs to start sharing his lunches.

Buzzmaster

  (10:52 AM)

Or bring enough for everybody.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Do Shane and Shawn know Shawne?

Ryan (Detroit)

Hard boiled dodo egg.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

And haven't Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon been together for a long time without officially getting married, too?

Buzzmaster

  (10:53 AM)

Those are both true...however, please don't try to find an example with Hollywood relationships.

Scott (Brewtown)

By the way, Happy 70th birthday to Mike Ditka.

Clay (Charlotte)

Tom...touche.

Nate (Madison)

Why did he send us a link of a guy that goes to a college in Canada and is trying to play overseas? Fail.

fred (omaha)

i used to be married, now i just pal around with my friend buzz

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

Lunch: Turkey sandwich with the last of my garden tomatoes. Unsweet tea.

stephanie (cincy)

Happily single, but not against marriage. I have a wonderful son as consolation for the bad union

Buzzmaster

  (10:55 AM)

Wow....just saw part of the Randy Edsall press conference. I can't imagine what that family and program is going through.

Vicki (Indiana)

me: never married, no kids. Maybe someday.

Andre (Bolingbrook, IL)

So Hollywood couples don't get divorced?

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

LUNCH: Something in the neighborhood of 500 calories. Into Day 5 of the healthier eating thing and I think it is working.

Deron (Colorado)

Have a great day Buzzard and Nation

Jack (Toronto)

We should all look to celebrity couples for inspiration. *do I really need to add the sarcasm asterisks?*

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Yeah, that's true. Hollywood relationships might not be the best example for the population as a whole.

Neal (Philly)

If you want relationship advice, don't ask me. I'd only end up getting you out of the relationship.

JB (TX)

Lunch: Maybe Chik Fil-A, haven't been there in a while. Anyway, single dudes if you don't want to be pressured into marriage find a divorced woman w/no kids, those are the best. Thank me later...

David (Ottawa)

Maybe not 1 in 2 get divorced, but I can gaurantee that all divorces are because of marriage....boom!

Christian (High Point, NC)

"Call no man happy until he is dead" -- Some dude no one wanted to invite to parties because he was so dang depressing

Clay (Charlotte)

Is there compulsory service in the Mounties in Canada?

David (Ottawa)

Nate: Not even college...Quebec has a weird school system...that guy is in something called CGEP...its like JuCo

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

It's pretty sad that I've spent the last 6 minutes trying to derive a funny Nate-and-foreign-chicks joke.

Nate (Madison)

Buzz, saw that story....horrible....figured I didn't want to be a debbie and bring it up.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

There aren't too many divorcees in my age range, thankfully...

Vicki (Indiana)

lunch: something from my kitchen

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

I have 3 friends that were dating their wives for 5, 9 and 11 years before finally getting married. The 5 and 9 are now divorced and the 11 year is trying to keep from getting divorced. I've been with my girl for 9 years, we have a 5 year old son together and life couldn't be better. I fear getting married will ruined that. She wants to get married, but doesn't pressure me, I'm reluctant.

Mark (Phillie)

Happy 70th Ditka.. Even though he looks in his 50s

Buzzmaster

  (10:58 AM)

Yeah, I was shocked to hear he was 70.

Brian (Madison, WI)

If we are going to use a Hollywood couple as a good example we should always look to Spencer and Heidi Pratt.....(sarcasm alert)

Nate (Madison)

Tom, come on......it's not that hard. Get on the phone with Jeff, he'll help ya.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Good start to the chat week, all. Get ready for some playoff baseball and NFL football tonight. Until tomorrow, stay safe, get out and have some fun, and do something nice for your significant other. Peace.

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

I was shocked to hear that Buzz weighs less than 300 lbs.

Clay (Charlotte)

Yelling at people constantly for 30 years keeps you young.

Vicki (Indiana)

at least half of all the guys I've dated are divorcees. Only one had a kid.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Cegep is not that complicated, it's the last year of hich school and the first year of college put together with some differences. It's cheaper than college and the best place for party and getting drunk. That's the important point

tom* (parkville, md)

I have no idea who Spencer and Heidi Pratt are.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

See ya Buzz and everyone else.

Scott (Brewtown)

Have a swell Monday everybody!

Eric (Chicago)

Ahhh, Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon going strong after all those years meeting on the set of Bull Durham...way to go NUKE!

Buzzmaster

  (11:00 AM)

OK everyone. We're done here. We'll be back for MNF tonight. Then it's on to tomorrow morning. Until then, try to enjoy your Monday and stay classy SportsNation!

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

tom* is the luckiest guy in this chat.

tom* (parkville, md)

Stay safe, Buzzchatters.

Christian (High Point, NC)

The problem with converting a long-term relationship into a marriage is that it's harder for the members to adjust to the new dynamics of their relationship. Expectations change (rightly or wrongly) simply due to the presence of a marriage certificate, and when those expectations are not met (or even recognized), it causes a lot of friction.

Nate (Madison)

Well, I"m bouncing outta here. Little, keyword little, bit of work today, then off to keep our softball team undefeated.

David (Ottawa)

Ok all, I'm out for today...hope everyone has a good monday, see y'all tomorrow!

Jack (Toronto)

Ditka didn't turn 70, 70 turned Ditka.

dave (home)

see ya later tonight for mnf chat,buzz

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Alright everybody, enjoy the rest of your Monday, and stay classy!