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Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

Gooooooooooood morning!

steph (cincy)

I am already not in a good mood today. Someone left about a 1/4 cup of coffee left in the pot and didn't make another one.

Greg (Ellicott City)

Happy Monday Buzz.

Tom Brady (London)

We had to travel across the Atlantic for that?!?!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Good morning, folks! Hope everyone had a good weekend!

Jay Cutler (Chicago)

I'm giving out interceptions for Halloween.

Steve (NJ)

YANKEES WIN!!!! THEEEEEEEE YANKEES WIN! To be honest, though, I'd rather give a shout out to Marc McGwire, who's about to become the Cardinals steroid coach.

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

I had a bad afternoon Buzz.

tom* (parkville, md)

This seems like a good day to scream loud, long, and randomly.

Raheem Morris (via mobile)

It could have been worse, Tom!

Bob (Lowell)

Welcome to TMB, where pulse is an adjective and nothing makes much sense.

Buzzmaster

  (10:03 AM)

Yay....the playoffs are here, so we can see more of the players' kids at the press conferences.

JB (TX)

NFL MVP to this point has to be Scott Hanson, host of the Red Zone Channel. Seriously, when does that guy go to the bathroom?

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Good morning, Buzz Nation. So long California (from the baseball playoffs).

Christian (High Point, NC)

Yankees vs Phillies in the World Series. Kill me now.

Greg (Ellicott City)

What is an adjective?

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

So Bears fans, ready to ship Cutler out yet?

Buzzmaster

  (10:03 AM)

If so, they just need to relax.

Steve (NJ)

You know, as much as the Jets needed a good doormat game this weekend, I'd trade a loss for Leon's intact leg.

steph (cincy)

To make matters worse, people are stealing out of the communal courtesy pay cup.

Anthony (NY)

Hey Buzz, my 1st chat in 7 weeks, thank god for superintendants conference day, really needed another day off.

Marc (Charlotte)

I've been at work 1.5 hours and I already want to leave. Thankfully its MB time.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

It's tough to be successful at QB when your offensive line sucks.

Jack (Toronto)

The East Coast Bias conspiracy theorists are going to have a field day with the WS matchup.

PAUL (houston)

THE SAINTS ARE THE REAL DEAL. NO IF ANDS OR BUT!!!

tom* (parkville, md)

Had a confab this morning with a Yankees fan who said it was good to finally be back in the World Series. She didn't get much sympathy from me.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

What an excellent b-day weekend it was. The grandsons football team(#1) took on the #2 team and won the game-42-7. Wow.

tom* (parkville, md)

Jay Cutler continually gave me hope yesterday. Of course, I'm a Lions fan.

Ben (Madison, WI )

Good morning Buzz.

Scott (Brewtown)

Good Morning!

John (Lexington, KY)

Apparently Vegas got slaughtered yesterday. Two random INT returns for a TD killed the spread in the Saints game and the Steelers game

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

The Steelers beat the Vikings...Yippee!

Ryan (San Diego)

Anybody see someone poor champagne on Posada's kids' heads? That was pretty funny, cuz then he yelled at them

Anthony (NY)

Favre is now pondering retirement again after that loss

Steve (NJ)

Tom*, quit yer whining. As if a Phillies/Angels World Series would have been somehow more interesting? At least this way, casual fans can tell the teams apart by uniform color.

Godish (Chicago)

I really thought the Bears were going to come away with that one yesterday. The only time the Bengals punt, Bears rough the kicker. Complete FAIL.

John (Lexington, KY)

The Saints got blown off the ball. They should make the check out to Tony Sparano for forgetting that you don't abandon the run game with a lead in the 4th Q

Urban Meyer (South Bend, IN)

Anyone want to see an East Coast World Series? Well, I got tickets in 37F for you.

Lane Kiffin (Knoxville)

Apparently my field goal kicker has the flu and didn't tell me.

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

Can we stop bringing up bad memories... like the Saints and Dolphins game.

tom* (parkville, md)

Wisconsin Buzzchatters are coordinating their wake-up messages.

Anthony (NY)

Can't wait till Thursday, going to game 2 of the world series, my second game of the playoffs, sat in the bleachers for alcs game 1. 4 $23 seats for $176 each

Vicki (Indiana)

Man, I had to work a rare Sunday and had to miss a lot of good football.

Marc (Charlotte)

Buzz, any kickball this weekend?

Buzzmaster

  (10:10 AM)

There was. However, LadyBuzz and I were off visiting MommaBuzz, so she missed the game. I'll track down a team update and let you know how they did.

Bob (Lowell)

What's so rare about Sunday? I thought we had one every week.

Christian (High Point, NC)

I can imagine a large number of Mets fans are really torn this morning.

tom* (parkville, md)

I would like to congratulate my Detroit Lions for surviving the bye week without a loss.

Brian (Madison, WI)

There are some really bad teams in the NFL right now. Good for my gambling account, not that good for trying to find good games on TV on Sundays.

Ryan (San Diego)

Mondays are much easier after a Charger win. I dont care if it was against the Chiefs, it's fun to beat someone by 30 and be able to dominate a game. Been a while

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

How many steroid jokes are there going to be about McGwire returning to the Cardinals?

Buzzmaster

  (10:11 AM)

Many, many, many turrible jokes.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Lane Kiffin totally botched that game Saturday. With 45 seconds left, run the offense. Better to have your kicker try one from 25 than 45 especially after a miss and a previous block.

Bob (Lowell)

Why can't you just get the kickball results reported on SportsCenter?

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

I think she meant the Sunday was undercooked.

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

When you drink Buzz, do you call it a Buzz? Buzz has a Buzz. Buzz getting a Buzz.

Vicki (Indiana)

Maybe I should rephrase that. I was implying that I rarely work Sundays and had to yesterday.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

That's right it was Buzzunion weekend. Did everyone enjoy it, Buzz?

Buzzmaster

  (10:12 AM)

As far as I can remember, yes. Good time all around.

Steve (NJ)

So, my buddy Larry calls me this morning and asks if I want his extra for Game 2 - 'only' $600. Last year? Last year I would have jumped on that ticket and paid for parking. This year? This year I had to say NO TO A WORLD SERIES GAME. I really, really, really hate Wall Street and deregulation.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

No way would I miss the Steelers/Vickings game. My guy wanted me to go with him to Carbondale. I told him no way.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

As far as you can remember? Did you pull a Nate and Brian?

Buzzmaster

  (10:13 AM)

Yeah. I think I might have.

steph (cincy)

there is someone humming in the cube next to mine. why does this always happen?

Buzzmaster

  (10:14 AM)

Could be worse...could be knucklesucking.

Ryan (San Diego)

Steve, last year at this time the Market was down 35% for the year. Right now, the market has regained almost all of that. Not following your logic here

Sean (Philly)

I thought for a second that Buzzunion meant that people from TMB decided to meet somewhere...that idea still frightens me a little.

Buzzmaster

  (10:14 AM)

Not sure there's a bar in the world that would take a look at that group and allow it in.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Just tell em to shut up Steph. Put the knife down.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

'As far as I remember?' Uh oh, sounds like Buzz reunited with Jack Daniels and Johnnie Walker.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

What was the beverage of choice, Buzz?

Buzzmaster

  (10:15 AM)

Started with beer, ended with Grateful Dead.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Ryan, while "the market," as a whole may have recovered, Steve's position might not have made that same recovery.

Greg (Ellicott City)

Buzzunion would have to be in Wisc. Dont want them all to drive.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I still think an MB Convention would be a good idea. Just have plenty of metal detectors on hand in case RGR and steph show up.

Ryan (San Diego)

The DOW is actually 2000 points higher now than it was on October 27th of 2008. Man, the Yankees and Lakers are good for the market

Steve (NJ)

You drank the Dead? Intriguing and creepy at the same time.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Just got back from Court. Starting my MB day with a song from the South Park movie soundtrack.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

There's a drink called a Grateful Dead? What's in it?

Buzzmaster

  (10:17 AM)

It's a Long Island Ice Tea with chambord. Waitress reccommended it. Turned out pretty good.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Wondering about that Grateful Dead thing?

Anthony (NY)

Got to go and do HW and study for SAT's now Buzz, see you on my next day off of school.

Brian (Madison, WI)

There isn't a bar around that has the inventory to handle us.

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

Illicit drugs?

Sean (Philly)

There is always Vegas, but since we only make 20K a year, I doubt we can pull enough scratch together to tip the door guy enough.

Steve (NJ)

LIT with Raspberry liquor in it is a Grateful Dead? H'okay.

Buzzmaster

  (10:18 AM)

I guess so. I looked it up and she wasn't just making it up.

Rich Rodriguez (Michigan)

People that over concern themselves with alcohol need to get lives and hit up an AA meeting.

Milton (Cubicle beside Steph)

They told me I am allowed to listen to my radio in between 10am and 12 pm and they did not specify how loud I could make it...Also I did not get paid last month...and someone took my red stapler...I swear I`ll just burn the whole place down....

Clinton (Indianapolis)

The idea of a convention is intriguing, and I would have to vote for Vegas if we were to ever have one.

Matt Damon (via mobile)

That drink was actually my recommendation. Get Buzz drunk, run off with his woman. Man I am so smart.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Why don't y'all just come down to Kentucky? We can just sit around the still and pass the jug.

John (Lexington, KY)

4 more days till I leave for the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. Let's hope I can avoid making bad decisions

mikeh (middle schol)

helllo

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Seems the topic I came in was alcohol (shocking). On that note: I really miss my recently emptied bottle of Kahlua.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Stopped at Sam's Club before work today to pick up some peanut butter for the house. Ended up with a bonus purchase when I got the "Animal House Double Secret Probation Edition," for $4.88.

Lane Kiffin (Knoxville)

Robbi's suggestion is a poor one. Passing around the jug would increase chances of the flu spreading.

tom* (parkville, md)

As soon as Robbi brings up the still, the middle-schoolers hit the chat.

Vicki (Indiana)

aww man you had Kahlua and didn't share? I love Kahlua and cola

Marc (Charlotte)

How much PB did you get?

Lou (NEW YORK)

the phils hit .231 in the NLCS, while the yanks hit .279 in the ALCS

Buzzmaster

  (10:21 AM)

Thank you Mr. Stat Man.

Marc (Charlotte)

Kahlua and cole = Gross

Steve (NJ)

Kahlua and COLA? What is this, 'obscure drinks hour with TMB?'

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

sports talk is not allowed lou

Justin (Rockford, IL)

Hey Buzz, sorry I am late this morning and I know I didn't miss anything so continue on TMBers

Sami (Cherry Hill, NJ)

So any South Jersey folks torn on who to root for? Are we Phillies or Yanks territory?

Buzzmaster

  (10:21 AM)

Take a vacation.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Mr. Stat Man should know that 5 and 6 games are not nearly large enough sample sizes to create a usable statistic.

Pete (NC)

Fact: the pitchers hit in the NL = lower overall avg. STAT FAIL

Ryan (San Diego)

Lou, how many homers did the Phillies hit though? Get on that

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I haven't been able to watch much of the playoffs this year. Too much pain from that Tigers' season ending loss.

Buzzmaster

  (10:22 AM)

There were about 70 of those this year.

Nate (Madison)

Don't worry, I'm here.

Brian (Madison, WI)

And I'm not even responsible for this alcohol talk.

Christian (High Point, NC)

South Jersey is Phillies country unless you're a transplant.

Scott (Brewtown)

Speaking of Alcohol, the Halloween party was a success, and this year it seemed that mixers were the primary choice. Went through 3 bottles of Captain Morgan, 2 bottles of Vodka and 1 large bottle of Tangueray. The positive of this is that I have a lot of left over beer.

Homer Simpson (Springfield)

Oh, people can come up with statistics to prove anything. 14% of people know that.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I bought 80 oz. of peanut butter. We eat a lot of it in our house.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Hey Scott, did you toast me?

Bob (Lowell)

How did the party go Scott?

Jack (NB Canada)

Cedric Benson's heart transplant was successful.

JB (TX)

I wonder how Indians fans feel watching CC and Cliff Lee start Game 1 of the WS? Wait, are there any Indians fans left?

Vicki (Indiana)

peanut butter is on my grocery list this week

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

Buzz where is the love?

Justin (Rockford, IL)

Scott, toss me a Coors Light will ya??

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Speaking of The Simpsons, Im DVR'ing every single Treehouse of Horror airing this week and showing them to my 3 year old son. He LOVES them.

Mike (Wisconsin)

About three weeks ago I said the Giants were frauds and some Iknoweverything guy told me off. Manning is exposed. He is a good QB not a great or one of the elites. (eli)

Clinton (Indianapolis)

We need a Whambulance to Ellicott City, STAT!

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

You bought 5lbs. of peanut butter?!

Bob (St.Paul)

Ohio state was lucky to escape with a victory.

Nate (Madison)

So I picked up my costume this week when I was back at my aunt's. It's money.

JB (TX)

ONB time...

Buzzmaster

  (10:26 AM)

Let's do it....

Peter (Boston )

Hey, do you guys think that The Patriots will make it this season everybody in Boston is asking the same question?

Steve (NJ)

Alabama is overrated. I am going to watch penn state instead.

dave (61761)

lovie smith and his crew are terrible they need to fired. We were pitaful today booooooooooooooooooo

Patrick (South Florida)

Its part of a stupid culture that baseball players spit a lot. It just looks dumb and low class.

brett johnson (clovis ca)

do you think Ryan Mathews is a legitimat heisman contenter?

Doug (Iowa)

Let's put Iowa aside for a second. ;) There's a lot of talk about where USC will end up in the BCS IF they can run the table. Where does Oregon, beating USC, finish IF they end up winning out?

Ben (WA)

There's two good games next week in College Football: USC at Oregon and Texas at Oklahoma State. Why do they have to be scheduled at the same time? Makes no sense to me.

Phil (Arkansas)

My comment is that I hate the way that these big schools are favored so highly over these smaller schools that do everything that the big schools do, but can't get any respect from the "polls" or a computer that can only out put information that an approved designer has created for the bowl selection people. Coaches should not be allowed to vote when they can barely coach well enough to keep there jobs for an entire season.

james (oregon)

why do the voters still vote bama and Florida in the top spot when clearly they are not the best teams in college football they are just horrible against OK teams and why does no one at espn college game-day crew say nothing about Florida's schedule its awful and criminal and they are the reason we need a playoff system to see a real champion untill then we will only see bias champions

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

Guess who's back!?! Jason's (Shady's) back [bump bump bump].

rayGORDONREiID (KANSASCITY MISSOURI 64129)

REDO MY SECOMND AT 10.20 NOW BUZZ I/AM A WAREWOLF

Scott Paxton (Lancaster,Pa)

Which team do you hate more

Ben, Springfield IL [via mobile]

The Vikings are now 6 and 1. Are they the team to beat in the NFC and is it all thanks to the signing of Brett Favre?

Tyler (Tifon, Georgia)

Why is TCU and Boise State in the top 10 and they dont play anybody? Iowa deserves to be there, but not them.

alex (wright)

Are the Phillies going to win the World Series?

Buzzmaster

  (10:26 AM)

And that's it....

Ron Burgundy (San Diego)

Scott's been throwing the same party for nine years, and in no way is that depressing.

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

Alright, fine, I'm the one doing the Gershwin songs.

Sean (Philly)

I can't stand Coors Light, one of my bottom 5 beers. Meanwhile, Coors Original may be in my top 5. It is the banquet beer after all.

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

Gotta love the 5 week ago I told you so guys.

Jordan (Casper, WY)

Morning Buzz, did you see my bengals finally put together four quarters? they could be danerous if they get that offense playing consistently

Jessica Simpson (via mobile)

There is no such thing as love :( :( :(

Steve (NJ)

Mike, no one's been fooled by Eli Manning since Plax went down last year. However, I should point out he seems to have learned to throw a decent spiral somewhere along the way...at times. Not as many wounded ducks in the air as he used to.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Wait a minute...Ohio State beat Minnesota 38-7, and they're "lucky to escape with a victory"? Bob, I want some of what you're smoking.

Scott (Brewtown)

Party was good. The last to leave occured about 2:45am. One stayed over as he was too drunk to drive...even though he lives in the same subdivision as us. And yes, Robbi, I toasted you at the same time we awarded prizes for costumes. Everybody stared silently for about 5 seconds, I added that you couldn't make it this year, then everyone toasted to you.

Nate (Madison)

I think Bob forgot his sarcastic *

Vicki (Indiana)

I never liked beer. I'm a mixed drink kind of person.

Matt (IN)

So Patrick doesn't like spitting. Someone write that down.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

That spitting comment takes the cake for randomness.

Ed Hochuli (Chat Ref)

That's a personal foul against Vicki. Everyone likes beer. 15 yards this time. Next time I'm going to have to run you.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

I like to bake and drink Sangria, as I'm watching football.

Steve (NJ)

I've decided to be tasteful today and not wear a Yankees jersey to the office; I'm just wearing my navy pinstripe suit. I think they're getting the message around here. Of course, it could be the Mariano bobblehead on my desk.

Sean (Philly)

I think the Colts were lucky to escape with a win as well...hopefully in the same way the Eagles will be lucky to escape with a win tonight.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Scott toasting Robbi is absolut awesomesauce (misspelling intentional).

Bob (St Paul)

I apologize * This ones for you stephanie *

Nate (Madison)

I had so much fun yesterday. Watching the Packers dominate (outscoring the Lions and Browns by a total of 57-3) and watching Favre be a part of two turnovers for TD's. Ahhhh, life is good.

Scott (Brewtown)

Leftover inventory: Coors light, corona, landshark, various leinies, couple of spotted cows, and a couple of pumpkin beers. The hazed and infused beer went over big however and the 12 pack had no chance of survival.

Pete (NC)

<--Likes beer, in case someone is keeping the Beer vs Mixed Drinks tally

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

Whoa, did no one else see that their is a 'warewolf' in the chat?

Nate (Madison)

So I have to fill out this personal history form for the PD job that I moved on in and it asks for your information on your family, any spouses, father/mother in laws, and has former partners. I'm sorry I'm taking former partners as serious things like fiancee, etc, I'm not putting down my ex-girlfriends names and whatever numbers I might have.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

The Lions game was last week, Nate. I hope you didn't watch it again yesterday.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Thank you Scott. That made my day!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Well played, Sean. Well played.

Lou (NEW YORK)

Hey steve u gotta let'em have it, cause if the yanks would of lost you would of heard about it

CAL (St. Paul, MN)

Nate, I didn't think I could hate you anymore than I already did, but your last post about the Packers and Favre did the trick.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

<---also prefers beer.

Kash (PHILA)

Why Did Every Game This Weekend End Up A Blow Out? And How Did Alex Smith Make Vernon Davis Look Like Tony Gonzo And Antiono Gates!!

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

In the year 2124 Wisconsin will split of the continental US and float into the Pacific and merge with Samoa forming the nation of Wiscmoa. Pronounced Whisk-Mow-Uh.

Buzzmaster

  (10:32 AM)

In the year 2000........

Nate (Madison)

CAL, you're from Minnesota....if you didn't hate me, it wouldn't be right.

Grammar Police (On Patrol)

Pull it over, Lou. Would have, not would of. Twice even. Here's two tickets.

Steve (NJ)

Lou scares me, Buzz.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Wouldn't former partners be talking about business partners? That would be awkward otherwise.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

For the tally: Beer is okay, but I MUCH prefer mixed drinks.

Sammy (Austin, TX)

What about a mixed Beer Drink? A Boilermaker? Used to have those all the time in college.

Buzzmaster

  (10:33 AM)

Or like George Wendt said they used to do in his old neighborhood - mix whatever 7 or 8 beers were on top together.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Wow, CAL is a little hostile today.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Why Do People Capitalize Every Word In Their Post?

stephanie (cincy)

Well Buzz, since you prefer to only post my impostors, I will get some work done. Lunch: Whole Foods Caesar salad.

Ryan (San Diego)

USC is going to whoop up on Oregon this Saturday night. Book it boys

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

Conan updated it to the year 3000. I miss 2000 :(

Steve (NJ)

My 'adult beverage' preference is entirely dependent upon the kind of evening I'm having. Most times, it's beer; but sometimes, I really want a gin n' tonic. Tanqueray Ten, please.

Buzzmaster

  (10:35 AM)

Rangpur.

Jason (Ellicott City, MD)

I am the one posting as imposter steph (cincy) hahahaha.

Buzzmaster

  (10:35 AM)

If that's true, then you, sir, are now the official tool of the Morning Buzz.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

If that was really Grason, BOOOOOOOOO!!!! If that was a Fake Grason, well done.

Scott (Brewtown)

maybE iT woulD bE betteR tO capitalizE thE lasT letteR oF eacH worD?

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Why does that not surprise me?

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Gin is TURRIBLE.

Nate (Wisconsin)

Brian and I are going to the Packer game next week. I can't wait til Favre throws the game away. The tailgate should be awesome too.

Sean (Philly)

Hmmmm, my dog is being awfully quiet, and he left his ball at my feet...I better go check out what he has gotten into.

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

My adult beverage is chocolate milk with cookies :D

Nate (Madison)

I'm really hoping TCU, Iowa, Boise St, SEC school, Cincy, and Texas all go undefeated. See how the BCS puts that together

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Congratulations, Grason, it's official: You suck so much that you have to resort to impostoring to get posted.

stephanie (cincy)

fake post. It is not lunch chat yet.

Steve (NJ)

Intriguing, Buzz. I'll have to go pick up a bottle.

Lovie Smith (Chicago)

I didn't have my team prepared to play this week.

JB (TX)

Lotta Tanqeray talk this morning. Somewhere Snoop and Dre are nodding their heads.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Have to agree with Josh on this one: Gin is awful.

Dave (Baltimore, MD)

ZZZZZ your choice of alcohol makes me sleepy.

Jack (Toronto)

Nate that's easy. It will be Fla/Ala vs Texas.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I wish I was going to the Packer game this week.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Rastall better step his game up to get back his biggest tool award.

Matt (IN)

Gin is turribull. Yuck.

Chet (Iowa City)

I think Gin tastes like wood.

Nate (Madison)

I'm going to the Packer game? News to me.

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

Ginn is awful. Anyone see what I did their?

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

I don't drink Gin anymore. I found out a long time ago that Gin makes me sin.

Jay (NYC)

You crazy Josh. Gin and tonic are the bees knees.

Steve (NJ)

JB (TX) regular, run-of-the-mill Tanqueray is atrocious; might as well drink the well gin. Before Ten, I was a Bombay Saphire or Boodles kind of guy.

Spelling Police (on patrol)

Yes, Brendan, we saw what you did THERE. Here's your ticket.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Yes, Brendan, I see it. Bad joke, and you used the wrong their/they're/there.

Sean (Philly)

I haven't seen anyone do it yet, so for the record, I would probably prefer a nice Cabernet over beer or a mixed drink. Unless that mixed drink involves Firefly's Sweet Tea infused Vodka.

fred (omaha)

hey robbi, got me some tanqueray. want to party?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Steve was drinking gin before he was ten? That explains a lot.

Nate (Madison)

So Shedd's Aquarium was pretty sweet. They upgraded or added some cool stuff since the last time I was there. This beluga whale kept coming up by where we were standing and sticking his head out of the water and making this odd noise. I think he might have been booing me.

Bob (Lowell)

Beer, Amstel Light, huge quantities.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Blech to wine as well.

Ben (NC)

I see we are resulting to alcohol chat. I blame Nate and Brian for this turn of events.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Sorry fred, I'm not your type. I don't blow up.

JB (TX)

Whiskey > Vodka > Gin

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

He wasn't booing, he was saying be-luuuuuuuuu-ga.

Steve (NJ)

Says the guy with a bottle of Kahlua in his office desk. In my office, I keep my 12 pack of Heinie in the partner's fridge.

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

I was wondering what the heck that foul oder was int he Chicago area all weekend. It was Nate in Chicago.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Oddly enough, Nate and Brian are not to blame for this. Actually I think this might fall at Robbi's feet, for asking Buzz if he pulled a Nate and Brian over the weekend.

Jordan (Casper, WY)

would football exist without alcohol?

Buzzmaster

  (10:42 AM)

Yes. Without gambling? That, I don't know.

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

I thought my play on words was funny... even if the spelling police and clinton are bad people.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I don't keep a bottle of Kahlua in my office. That's what flasks are for.

George Costanza (NYC)

Oh yeah, well the Jerk Store called, they're running out of you!

Ruckus (sa tx)

sometimes chaz leaves bottles of gin out. it's not the best but ive had worse

Alex (Littleton, CO)

I think the better question to ask is would people actually living in Wyoming without alcohol?

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Speaking of gambling, I nailed the OSU and OU games this weekend. Yay me.

Lou (NEW YORK)

football players are getting soft

Nate (Madison)

I haven't even commented on the drinks topic yet. Beer, Colorado Bulldogs, and Vodka Sprites do it for me.

The Beluga (Shedd's Aquarium)

I got a contact buzz from a visitor this weekend!

Ryan (San Diego)

NFL wouldn't have close to the following it does without gambling. It's why the lines are listed in every paper across the US. And the NFL looks down on it but really they love it

Pete (NC)

Also, depending on the meal or how I'm feeling, I enjoy a nice bottle of red wine. Cabs and Merlots mostly.

Matt (IN)

Lou you are hitting .000.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

When i was 14 we went to Mexico. I asked the resort for a sprite with cherry, and they gave me a Sprite with Gin. Sprite with cherry > Sprite with gin, even in Wisconsin.

Dan (State College)

Penn State has this thing called a Gin Bucket. It's a big tub filled with Gin, fresca, lemons and limes and you drink them with trukey basters. it's much better than it sounds

Buzzmaster

  (10:46 AM)

That's not saying much, cuz it sounds gross.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Have you ever noticed that when people pine for the "good old days," they're really just wishing they could go back to when they were kids and had no responsibilities?

Nate (Madison)

So my parents dog got a little jealous on Saturday. It smelled my aunt's dogs on my costume that was hanging on the door, proceeded to walk over to my bag of clothes, dig around, and come into the living room with a pair of my socks. She then started to whip them around and try to rip them apart.

Steve (NJ)

Going back to the dentist today for some fillings; should I eat 3 Oreos right before walking in? I think he'd laugh his arse off.

Buzzmaster

  (10:47 AM)

What does he care? He's getting paid by your insurance either way. You're the one that will have to spend the extra 20 minutes in the chair while they clean your teeth before the fillings.

Matt (IN)

Dan, that sounds like pulse.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

We used to infuse all kinds of fruit with alcohol and then eat the fruit. That was fun.

Dan (State College)

it's more about the sizzle than the steak.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

I hope so Dan, cause it doesn't sound that good

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

To be fair, those were some good days.

Steve (NJ)

Dan, there's no sizzle their either. There is, however, you drinking gin from a turkey baster. I'm just going to let you ponder how odd that concept is.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Believe it or not I have an extreme dislike for gin.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Have to admit, I feel a little more useless than normal in today's chat.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I've never really wanted to relive my college days. If I did that kind of stuff I did in college at my age, I'd be in seriously poor health.

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

What is with you guys? It's about college fun, not the fact you are drinking out of a turkey baster that just came out of a cooler 50 other people have been drinking from as well.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Lunch: Sandwich, chips, and a soda.

JB (TX)

Bad weather, power went out in my office for a minute, doesn't look like I missed much

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Lunch: Spinach pie made by my wife. Outstanding work!

Eric (Chicago)

I agree w/J.B. - kinda sucks when you're not feeling it esp after your team gets its poop kicked in yesterday.

Jack (Toronto)

Gin was my grandfather's drink of choice, which is why I always associate it with being an old man's drink. Clinton, is it true?

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

Lunch: more alcohol.

Steve (NJ)

Anyone else hear about the hotel owner in New Mexico who told his Latino employees they couldn't speak Spanish and had to Anglicize their names? What kind of country do we live in?

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

I have to skip eating to go pick up my new appliances over lunch.

Justin (Rockford, IL)

Lunch: Mickey D's. I love me a Filet of Fish!

Buzzmaster

  (10:52 AM)

I was gonna brown bag it today, but decided not to. I will be hitting the cafeteria, I think.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

No, Jack. This old man can't stand gin.

Jordan (Casper, WY)

i'm thinking taco salad today

Alex (Littleton, CO)

Lunch: Chick-fil-a

stephanie (cincy)

Dieting again. Celery and carrots sticks with cottage cheese on the side.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Lunch: Salad and shopping. Unsweet tea.

Mike Golic (ESPN)

POTROAST!!!

Ryan (San Diego)

Decided to cook up a turkey yesterday, now the best part is the leftover sandwiches this week. Yum

Vicki (Indiana)

not sure what I want for lunch. I had a late breakfast.

CAL (St. Paul, MN)

Lunch: Leftover meatloaf. That's right, I made it myself chumps!

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Another reason to not go back to college days: I had absolutely NO money back then. Although I did have lots and lots of credit.

Nate (Madison)

Tom, but sometimes that made for some interesting times. In regards to beer choices, etc.

MBers (ESPN.com)

CAL's Meatloaf: Tube of ground beef thrown in a bread pan and baked while he watched football.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Gotta run today. Just not feeling it. Maybe it's the booze talk. Anyway, get out and enjoy your day. Monday Night game should be a stinkeroo. Stay safe and catch you back here tomorrow, hopefully with my game. Peace.

ESPN Cafeteria Mgr (Bristol)

Oh crap. I don't think we have enough food.

Scott (Brewtown)

Lunch: Leftover BBQ shredded pork sandwich

Sammy (Austin, TX)

Good idea Alex. Chicken nuggets and waffle fries from Chick-fi-A. Or Quiznos.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Did you deep fry that turkey?

Steve (NJ)

Lunch - Italian deli down the block from my place - working from home today, so I've got that going for me.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Interesting and disgusting.

Ryan (San Diego)

No, never tried a deep fried turkey. Traditionally cooked

Matt (IN)

Went over to a friends house yesterday. He offers me a beer and it's....Keystone. I never turn down free beer, but I turned that down.

Corey (Nebraska)

Lunch, thelmas burnt chocolate chip cookies and burger with some cheezzzz on it!

Nate (Madison)

Get out and enjoy the day? Granted it was sunny for most the weekend, but it's back to gloomy and rainy today.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Meatloaf? I'll do anything for love. Not really, just can't get the tune out of my head.

Alex (Littleton, CO)

Fried Turkey > Regular Turkey

Buzzmaster

  (10:57 AM)

Grill turkey is awesome.

Vicki (Indiana)

Oh deep friend turkey is good!

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

Lunch: Healthy

CAL (St. Paul, MN)

Joke's on you MBers, it wasn't a bread pan, it was a cookie sheet...HA!

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

Alex, anything fried is awesome.

Bob (Lowell)

Leftover pizza.

Nate (Madison)

Matt, you should have told him you drink something stronger and proceed to fill up a glass of water.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Deep fried turkey is pretty delicious. Just have to be VERY careful when cooking it. Seems like every year some idiot burns his garage and/or house down.

Scott (Brewtown)

Have a swell Monday everybody, and 6 more days until Favreapalooza II - Electric Boogaloo.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

Deep fried turkey is wonderful! I'm not thinking about meatloaf. Who does that?

Sully (Albany, NY)

I am in college and I am broke and starving

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

Had funnel cake with hot fudge and powdered sugar over the weekend at our local carnival/haunted house. I forgot how good those things were.

Robbi (Clinton Ky)

That's funny Nate.

Clay (Charlotte) [via mobile]

Post from the road...gin is gross, tastes like pinecones. Lunch, burger. Weather was great at the beach, back to work tomorrow. Peace.

Matt (IN)

Deep fried turkey is awesome. It is proof that *insert religious diety of your choice* exists.

Nate (Madison)

Packers-Vikes this Sunday, yikes. Halloween Party on Friday, UW game and Halloween Party on Saturday, and now I HAVE to go somewhere to watch this game on Sunday. Monday might be a little rough.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

The new turkey fryers have these annoying regulators where you have to push a button every 15 minutes to keep the flame going because of all those idiots who burnt their houses down.

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

Sully, work at a restaurant = free food.

Buzzmaster

  (11:01 AM)

And we're done here. thanks for stopping by everyone. We're here for tonight's MNF game and then tomorrow morning. Until then, stay classy SportsNation!

CAL (St. Paul, MN)

Have a good one Buzz.

Ryan (San Diego)

Well now I know, put deep fried turkey on the menu for a month from now

Brendan (Louisville, KY)

Or pick through restaurant trash. I don't care.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Two words, Sully: Ramen noodles.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

See y'all tomorrow

Matt (IN)

Good idea, Nate. Hopefully he learned his lesson and doesn't do it again, but if he does I'm gonna do that.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I'm actually glad that the Lions-Rams game will surely be blacked out here so I can watch Vikings-Packers. Should be a fun fan reaction to observe.