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Ted Thompson
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  Message Not Read  Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/10/2014 5:29:08 PM 
Use this thread to talk about anything game-related.

Date: February 12th, 2014  7:00 PM

Opponent: Toledo   (20-3, 8-2 MAC)

Site: Savage Arena

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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/10/2014 6:59:40 PM 
Every time I go to another school's board, I appreciate bobcatattack more and more. Thanks guys for a tremendous site.

As for the game, this is a true test if we have a team capable of cutting down the nets in Cleveland. Toledo will be looking to avenge their loss in Athens and being down an important player will be full of emotion. If we can handle their initial punch I think we will be in a position to win the game late. We are starting to prove that we can perform in winning time.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/10/2014 7:22:35 PM 
I think Toledo wins by 15.  Ohio's penchant for digging themselves a hole in first halves comes back to bite them in this game.  Hopefully I'm wrong as usual. 
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/10/2014 8:06:22 PM 
Keep in mind that Justin Drummond is suspended tomorrow for DUI.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/10/2014 8:21:21 PM 

Hope we winz, of course.  But even if we lose, want us to play well.  No punk halves.

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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/10/2014 9:11:08 PM 
40 minutes is a lot to ask of this team right now.

Last Edited: 2/10/2014 9:12:22 PM by Pete Chouteau
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/10/2014 9:36:24 PM 
Here's the thing - Toledo is a great match for us because they play at our speed. They far exceed us in offensive talent, but because their defense tends to be porous, we can hope to have a pretty good offensive game too. I expect another track meet if we're hitting any shots. Should be funner 'n fun.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/10/2014 9:45:10 PM 
Conventional wisdom suggests that after the barnburner we witnessed in our Convocation Center a couple Saturdays ago, Wednesday’s rematch on Bob Nichols Court at Savage Arena should be another one.

It would be optimistic to think this though, and experience has tempered me to getting overexcited by anticipation.

In 2004, I camped out in front of the Athena Theatre for the Athens premier of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. To call it highly anticipated would be an understatement. It featured an all-star cast that included Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Michael Gambon, Angelina Jolie at the pinnacle of her career and a young man that I knew would be one of the greatest products of his generation: Giovanni Ribisi. It had zeppelins. Who doesn’t love zeppelins. The film would be a launching pad to make steampunk mainstream. It was a can’t miss.

But it did miss. Badly. And that is the warning I ask you to take to Toledo on Wednesday. Don't expect this game to be as good as you think it will be.

Maybe the world wasn't ready for robots and so much leather in a pre World War 2 setting. I thought I was. I was like, "Robots! And blimps! And Angelina!!!!!" And this was pre-Brad Pitt Angelina. Before all the social causes and Russian adoptions and doing Jennifer Aniston wrong. Pure unattainable hotness. All I know is that I sat through three of the longest days of my life on a Court Street sidewalk with none of my closest friends as I waited for an event that ultimately left me deflated.

I walked out of that theater a defeated man. Being a man used to defeat, I would have normally made a right hand turn out the Athena door and walked the two blocks to The Junction where I would have forgotten defeat over well drinks and "Domino" on the jukebox. But this was a new sort of defeat, and I didn't feel that I could handle the physical demands of walking that far, let alone the treacherous and ankle-breaking traverse across the Rubicon most call Court Street. What I needed was a courtesy bus. But there was none to be had. I wobbled into Bagel Street Deli and found myself in an onion bagel with cream cheese. I felt reborn. That day was truly the first day of the rest of my life.

The University of Toledo built Centennial Hall in 1976. In any other year, they probably would have called it a Convocation Center. It would later be renamed for John F. Savage, a Toledo insurance agent that founded the fundraising arm for the University that raised $25 million over 14 years. This gives hope to every Bobcat Rep that someday, the Convo could be named for them. It says a lot for the culture of Toledo that its most famous food celebrates a TV show that ended 30 years ago. I expect it won't be long before they hang Larry Gipson's beige sportcoat from the rafters.

This Wednesday trip gives me another opportunity to sample the fine eating of the Route 23/I-75 corridor. This week, I suggest a stop at The Steer Barn in Upper Sandusky. Best chicken livers north of Miller's Chicken. And have the house salad with celery seed dressing. I know a lot of you will be taking loved ones out for Valentine's Day, and others of you will be taking possible long-term committments out for Valentine's Day. My advice: celery seed dressing. It's a mortal lock that one of those seeds will become lodged in one of your front teeth. Will your companion discreetly point this out and offer a toothpick? Or gawk at it until you become self-conscious? Or refuse to look at you? Or grab your face and apply a kiss of such force that it becomes dislodged? One of those answers will be chosen by a companion for life, and I'm just happy that I found mine.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/10/2014 9:46:39 PM 
Pete Chouteau wrote:
40 minutes is a lot to ask of this team right now.



Especially after they played 45 against Toledo last week...

The opposing team sucks!
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/11/2014 12:42:30 AM 
Fake Jeff McKinney wrote:
Conventional wisdom suggests that after the barnburner we witnessed in our Convocation Center a couple Saturdays ago, Wednesday’s rematch on Bob Nichols Court at Savage Arena should be another one.

It would be optimistic to think this though, and experience has tempered me to getting overexcited by anticipation.

In 2004, I camped out in front of the Athena Theatre for the Athens premier of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. To call it highly anticipated would be an understatement. It featured an all-star cast that included Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Michael Gambon, Angelina Jolie at the pinnacle of her career and a young man that I knew would be one of the greatest products of his generation: Giovanni Ribisi. It had zeppelins. Who doesn’t love zeppelins. The film would be a launching pad to make steampunk mainstream. It was a can’t miss.

But it did miss. Badly. And that is the warning I ask you to take to Toledo on Wednesday. Don't expect this game to be as good as you think it will be.

Maybe the world wasn't ready for robots and so much leather in a pre World War 2 setting. I thought I was. I was like, "Robots! And blimps! And Angelina!!!!!" And this was pre-Brad Pitt Angelina. Before all the social causes and Russian adoptions and doing Jennifer Aniston wrong. Pure unattainable hotness. All I know is that I sat through three of the longest days of my life on a Court Street sidewalk with none of my closest friends as I waited for an event that ultimately left me deflated.

I walked out of that theater a defeated man. Being a man used to defeat, I would have normally made a right hand turn out the Athena door and walked the two blocks to The Junction where I would have forgotten defeat over well drinks and "Domino" on the jukebox. But this was a new sort of defeat, and I didn't feel that I could handle the physical demands of walking that far, let alone the treacherous and ankle-breaking traverse across the Rubicon most call Court Street. What I needed was a courtesy bus. But there was none to be had. I wobbled into Bagel Street Deli and found myself in an onion bagel with cream cheese. I felt reborn. That day was truly the first day of the rest of my life.

The University of Toledo built Centennial Hall in 1976. In any other year, they probably would have called it a Convocation Center. It would later be renamed for John F. Savage, a Toledo insurance agent that founded the fundraising arm for the University that raised $25 million over 14 years. This gives hope to every Bobcat Rep that someday, the Convo could be named for them. It says a lot for the culture of Toledo that its most famous food celebrates a TV show that ended 30 years ago. I expect it won't be long before they hang Larry Gipson's beige sportcoat from the rafters.

This Wednesday trip gives me another opportunity to sample the fine eating of the Route 23/I-75 corridor. This week, I suggest a stop at The Steer Barn in Upper Sandusky. Best chicken livers north of Miller's Chicken. And have the house salad with celery seed dressing. I know a lot of you will be taking loved ones out for Valentine's Day, and others of you will be taking possible long-term committments out for Valentine's Day. My advice: celery seed dressing. It's a mortal lock that one of those seeds will become lodged in one of your front teeth. Will your companion discreetly point this out and offer a toothpick? Or gawk at it until you become self-conscious? Or refuse to look at you? Or grab your face and apply a kiss of such force that it becomes dislodged? One of those answers will be chosen by a companion for life, and I'm just happy that I found mine.

Another insightful, thought provoking, memories spurring, and entertaining read.
 
My only alternate/additional advice would be "Steer Clear" of the Wyandotte County Rt 23 off ramp food barn - I have had inconsistent fare there over the years on the dreadful CBus to Glass City round trip. Here is the best sandwich you will ever find between the two metros (the fried pickles also rock - tasty thick-ish spears instead of thin slices that go mushy quickly outta the deep fryer). I have actually stopped here both on way To and way Back from Toledo on the same day before...............

http://www.gandrtavern.com/Menu---Sandwiches.html
 

RS Bobcat

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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/11/2014 1:10:21 AM 
Odd, but true story: I spent last week working with someone who appeared in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Settle down, it was not Angelina, nor anyone you've likely heard of. Just weird that this movie now pops up here.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/11/2014 1:23:07 AM 
In from DC from this game, +1
sitting in Sec. 202

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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/11/2014 8:22:22 AM 
Never thought I'd see the Steer Barn hit BobcatAttack.  FJM is bringing in all kinds of obscure references.

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   Posted: 2/11/2014 9:38:37 AM 
Fake Jeff McKinney has outdone himself again. Great stuff. 
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   Posted: 2/11/2014 9:39:54 AM 
OUbobcat9092 wrote:
In from DC from this game, +1
sitting in Sec. 202



I was going to reach out to you about a DC game watch.  Enjoy the game.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/11/2014 11:06:40 AM 
Just read on the Rockets board that Boothe sprained an ankle in practice and may be a no go.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/11/2014 11:28:16 AM 
OUVan wrote:
Just read on the Rockets board that Boothe sprained an ankle in practice and may be a no go.


So what you're saying is if we don't win by 60 points or more, there is going to be a meltdown on this board.

The opposing team sucks!
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/11/2014 11:46:50 AM 
Andrew Ruck wrote:
Never thought I'd see the Steer Barn hit BobcatAttack.  FJM is bringing in all kinds of obscure references.

I never knew so many people knew of the Steer Barn. I've lived here 10 years and never have gone there.

 
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/11/2014 12:07:23 PM 
Honestly the trip might be worth it just to pick up some Tony Packo's.

Also, I hope I never find out who FJM really is...I like to think of him as the spirit of the board.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/11/2014 12:25:06 PM 
Can someone explain the appeal of Tony Packo's?

If I just took Kielbasa, put it on a bun and called it a gourmet hot dog, could I become legendary too? Overhyped.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/11/2014 12:46:40 PM 
Larry Gipson.  Love that reference.  Talk about obscure memories...

Tony Packo's is OK, but I'm personally not a fan of that heavy kind of food. 
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   Posted: 2/11/2014 12:47:50 PM 
I'm beginning to think Fake might be Michael Reghi.  Wouldn't surprise me if he checks out this board from time to time.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/11/2014 12:50:10 PM 
Tony Packo's is the overexposed but still pretty decent place to get a taste of Toledo.

Pittsburgh has Primanti Bros, Cincinnati has Price Hill Chili, Columbus has Thurman's, apparently Upper Sandusky has the Steer Barn.

Yes, it's overhyped. But the food ain't bad at all at any of these places.

I will not sit idly by and have you disparage the food of my Hungarian ancestry. Shut yer pie hole until you try their chicken paprikash over dumplings.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/11/2014 1:41:24 PM 
Ziegler79 wrote:
OUbobcat9092 wrote:
In from DC from this game, +1
sitting in Sec. 202



I was going to reach out to you about a DC game watch.  Enjoy the game.


we will be meeting up (un officially) at PQST for the Ohio-Akron game on 2/22

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  Message Not Read  RE: Official Game 24 Thread: Toledo
   Posted: 2/11/2014 2:11:39 PM 
pretty much a must win to have chance at one of the top two seeds in Cleveland. 
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