One image from the road

If you can't tell, this is a coin operated cologne dispenser. I took it at a truck stop along the Tennessee/Georgia border. Please note the knob for selecting which cologne can be spritzed, for the distinguishing gentleman buying his cologne from a truck strop restroom.

Today in Unfortunate Names (Part 2)

I was definitely a kid of the 90s. Nickelodeon started it's "Nick Toons" about the time I became aware of television, and for the most part, they were great (I never got into Ren and Stimpy, believe it or not). Anyways, my favorite as a youngster was probably Doug. (I don't know why Doug is $13.99) In 1991, I was 8, so Doug at 11 was just about the coolest kid in the world. And when I hit middle school, I was just as angsty as he was. It was so real!

Anyways what was your favorite Nick Toon? Wisconsin fans, what about you?

Today in unfortunate names (Part 1)

From Friday's Star Tribune was this image (it wasn't available online)

The story is about how the Twins are bad, but still drawing fans, including these four young ladies, who are showing their support for the team with their pink signs (pink being the color of nurse's scrubs at the team's favorite hospital). But who are these young ladies? Alexis, Maddy, Emily and.... I'm sorry, I van't read that last one. Let's zoom in for a closer look.

Ah, yes. Crystal Ball. If only someone would have asked her if Justin Morneau will ever be healthy again.

Scandal comes to Purdue

By now, the word of Miami's impending program implosion has reached your ears. Pretty much every player you have heard of in the past 10 years was implicated in what may end up being the biggest scandal in college sports in the past 30 years. TV bans or even the college sports death penalty are on the table.
As Boiled Sports noted, this could be bad for Purdue's quarterback Robert Marve, who transferred from Miami, was one of the many players named in the report. Still, Purdue didn't do anything to warrant our program getting dragged into it, nor did the school reap benefits from any wrongdoings. To my knowledge, Purdue hasn't seen the benefits of an in house scandal since me and some friends paid Brandon Hance to transfer to USC. Er.. wait. I guess that one isn't out htere yet. Anyways, I just want to put it out there that I am willing to do what it takes for Purdue to put a winner on the field. As an alumnus of Purdue, (though one that lives in Minnesota and one that doesn't make that much money), here are some things I can offer.
- Ten bucks per healthy ACL at seasons end
- A pat on the back to anyone the national media recognizes as a Purdue Athlete that isn't Marve or Robbie Hummel.
- Speaking of Hummel, I'll buy him a haircut.
- When in Minneapolis, I will take anyone who wants to go to Lake Calhoun to the walking trails. It's really pretty, and a good way to relieve stress and relax, even with temperatures cooling off. Limit 3. The 2 door Accord was not built for carpools
- A sympathetic ear, if you want to chat about the stress of college, sports, girls or whatever.
So, come on Purdue, you have one booster: me. Let's get it done.