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What was the deal with the eagle wearing the WJC jersey in the stands yesterday? What happened to the polar bear, Breezer, who's supposed to be tourney mascot?

I'm going to give Sioux fans the first crack, before I post on the jr. ticket exchange. A friend just bailed on me for the tournament, leaving me with a lower bowl package for the Big Ralph--prelims, medal round, the works. Every non-exhibition USA & Canada game. It's just one seat, unfortunately, but it's a good one, sec. 114, row F. I'm asking face value only ($455) but if you're entrepreneurial, you could jack the price up as single game tickets while I look the other way. PM me if you're interested.

Sic--I think those apologies are meant for Lionel Ritchie, who's still alive to receive them. Another scathing parody from you but now I can't get that damn song ("Brick House" by the Commodores circa 1977) outta my head. Upon further research I see that although Lionel Ritchie was the lead singer for the Commodores at the time, the lead vocalist on the song is the drummer, Walter Orange. Ritchie sang backup on it.

Well, since you started it... I still have plenty of pro-USA hats to give away, an act of random kindness and senseless beauty, from hockey fan to hockey fan. They're free. [There's no catch; no sales person will call. ; ) ] Some are spangly, some are more subdued, some have flag decorations or hockey players and catchy slogans. Kids will like them as well as adults! Just PM me with your seat number (specify when you'll be at the Ralph--i.e. day, game) and I can deliver them this weekend or next. C'mon USA fans: let's show our "gang colors" on our own turf.

PCM-- I laughed when I saw that. In the same sidebar, Virg threw down the challenge to the students to "think of something" to berate Durno about. I'm sure with semester over the student contigent will be small but vocal, especially with the old crew in the lower bowl for this series.

I'll be there about an hour before the game. I'll find you.

I finished the four signs I said I'd make and have taken sosiouxme up on the offer to make a couple more. I suggested sosiouxme make one of the Pee Wee/Bognar suggestions or a before/after of Durno with the tagline, "Durno--Sue Your Barber!" or "Not-so-great clips" One of you--Forecheck, Diggler, MNS--post a location so we can find you tonight.

Bognar & Canisius Goalie: Both "handcuffed" by superior force

The window of opportunity for sign ideas is about to close. To go along with the Xmas ones, tonight I'll make these: 1. Griffs' D.L.--Bognar--Pulled groin 2. Hey, Griffs! Where's Bognar hangin' out tonight? 3. Mr. Durno, grow back that hair 4. Chewie/Yummy Any other requests? And, to whom should I make delivery?

A picture of Pee Wee Herman with the caption: "Hangin' With Mr. Bognar"

How about this sign for Forecheck to hold: picture of Chewbacca from "Star Wars" labeled "CHEWIE" next to picture of Durno (with all the hair) labeled "YUMMY"

I hear Jim's Steak-Out is featuring a new sandwich, named for Bognar. Instead of "open-faced," it's "red-faced" and contains jerked chicken and pulled pork.

If you want me to make signs, you'll have to tell me which ones and where to deliver them Friday night--seat numbers, please.

How 'bout this: "Heroes of Star Wars: [pic of Durno]--Wookie [pic of Bognar]--Han(d) Solo"

"Griffs' Disabled List: Bognar (pulled groin)"

"Brandt Only Pulled TABS"?

"Bognar Penalty: 2 Years for 'Holding the Stick'" Or, since Canisius is located in Buffalo, NY... beneath Bognar's mug shot, "Buffalo Wild Thing" or, Momma forgive me, "Can't Beat Buffalo Meat"

Forecheck-- The only signs I have are last year's Xmas theme ones. I haven't made any new ones. For some reason I can't download any of the Wookie pictures. Could somebody e-mail the Locks of Love and Sheer Stupidity pics? Siouxmenow--Very funny stuff on the Wardrobe Malfunction! I don't suppose we could get away with a sign with picture of Durno labeled "Wookie?" next to one of Bognar labeled "Woodie?"

I now have lots of USA rally hats--and a living room coated in glitter-- so don't be shy about asking for one. As always, there's no charge. Just PM with your seat number and I'll deliver on Friday night at the Ralph. If you aren't a Sioux season ticket holder but will be at the World Jr. tournament, PM with the tourney seat number and I'll deliver Christmas Day. Let's paint the Ralph red, white and DREW, in honor of UND's own U-20 player.

Does the band know "Hair" from the tribal love rock musical of the same name. Lyrics follow. Hair (Gerome Ragni and James Rado) She asks me why I'm just a hairy guy I'm hairy noon and night Hair that's a fright I'm hairy high and low Don't ask me why Don't know It's not for lack of bread Like the Grateful Dead Darling Gimme head with hair Long beautiful hair Shining, gleaming, Streaming, flaxen, waxen Give me down to there hair Shoulder length or longer Here baby, there mama Everywhere daddy daddy Hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair Flow it, show it Long as God can grow it My hair Let it fly in the breeze And get caught in the trees Give a home to the fleas in my hair A home for fleas A hive for bees A nest for birds There ain't no words For the beauty, the splendor, the wonder Of my... Hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair Flow it, show it Long as God can grow it My hair I want it long, straight, curly, fuzzy Snaggy, shaggy, ratty, matty Oily, greasy, fleecy Shining, gleaming, streaming Flaxen, waxen Knotted, polka-dotted Twisted, beaded, braided Powdered, flowered, and confettied Bangled, tangled, spangled, and spaghettied! Oh say can you see My eyes if you can Then my hair's too short Down to here Down to there Down to where It stops by itself They'll be ga ga at the go go When they see me in my toga My toga made of blond Brilliantined Biblical hair My hair like Jesus wore it Hallelujah I adore it Hallelujah Mary loved her son Why don't my mother love me? Hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair Flow it, show it Long as God can grow it My hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair Flow it, show it Long as God can grow it My hair

Looks like we can count on Durno to take a penalty. Would Forecheck be mad at me if I use Jon Boy's picture to illustrate the "Not The Brightest Bulb on the Tree" sign?

Finally got my tickets to the tournament and am eagerly awaiting the puck drop. I've also been making some pro-USA signs and some "rally hats" with the same Go USA-type theme. The hats are decorated with slogans, flags, red/white/blue beads and hockey doodads and are free of charge to anyone who would like to have one. I've only got 10 made so far but will probably make more as the tournament gets closer. If you'd like a sign and/or a hat, PM me. I can deliver them to your seat at the Ralph during this weekend's games.

I found a bunch of signs I made for last year's holiday series at home (against the Bulldogs?). In addition to the "Season's Beatings" sign, there's one with a picture of Santa that says "Five Ho-Ho-Holed," another with Santa that says, "He's Making a List, Hip-checking it Twice," two intended for the penalty box ("You Better Not Pout" and, with a picture of a decorated Xmas tree, "Not the Brightest Bulb on the Tree") and, my personal favorite, one with Santa Claus as a referee that parodies lines from the song "Santa Claus is Coming to Town": "He sees you when you're slashing; he knows your fall's a fake." Along with whatever Forecheck comes up with celebrating the Hair Impaired Durno, looks like we've got the makings for a Very Wookie Christmas.

I don't have mine yet and I am only 6 blocks from the Ralph.