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Just back from the west coast, and I hate coming into the board from my lap.........Is it time for Charlie to "take a break"?Dju guys see that thing on Sunday? That was not a professional caliber signal caller behind center for our Brownies............Sorry Superman, I still luv ya, but what the hell..............Ya know, we're all proud of our guys when they hit Sunday Ball, but there is a potential down side for our egos when the talking heads start slaughtering Chuck saying "what the hell you expect? He's only from AAAAAAAAAAkron" shit like that.I'm afraid we'll all be ducking for cover by next Sunday night...........Hate to blog this, but it's on my mind...........

Hey ZFF............Quit feeling sorry for yourself, CK and a few other die hards drove over to see this.

Worse, nm

I just want to say this..............I hope Kieth Dambrot is taking notes on our "Preseason Championship Prediction" football season..........nm

Guys......................for the record here................Browns stadium was only 55-60% full at the middle of the first quarter last week.With 10 minutes to go in the game only 15% full.When they say sellout, they mean jerks like me doled out 6 large for 4 PSL's and have to eat our 50 buck duckets from now till the end of this dismal season.Every home game is a sellout!Cheer? That place was dead. The biggest cheer of the day was when C came back into the game after sitting out a play.For the record.And another thing, CK is the best damn Zips fan there ever was...........and sometimes I wonder why and what holds him in there. You newbies have one hell of a long way to go to come up to his loyal longevity.

Thanks for the post Doc, I would have missed that.It reminds me of something I've been meaning to dump on you guys.Ya know, two significant changes in my "outlook" on Pro FB have taken place in the past few years, being a little closer to the "game" and the "business" than I was (for obvious reasons).#1. I'm getting to where I can't stand, and even "hate" some (scratch that and make it MOST) of these talking heads and writers. Where the hell do some of these guys get off hammering players, coaches and officials. 90% of them never played the game, don't know what they are talking about, and will SAY ANYTHING to create publicity for themselves. It's getting really, really sick out there. It reminds me of these sickening political attack ads running. You listen to what is said and it nausiates you. But then again, maybe it's just me. I might be getting old and cranky.#2. I'm 100% pro-player, anti-owner. Players are just cattle for these guys. They chew them up and spit them out. It sucks. I'm talking Pro FB. The opposite is true in baseball. I feel sorry for most of these guys. They postpone their "real lives" to try and make the big time.................95% never get there, and just create difficulty they must deal with the rest of their lives. Of the ones that do, most of them only last a couple years, destroying their bodies in the process and giving themselves the false impression that "they are really somebody important"................and when the game ends for them, what then?Maybe this is really fodder for it's own thread, but it just happened to fall out of my head at this moment.ILFSITF

Who knows what will happen.I do know this, there is way too much talent on the offensive side of the ball to be last in the league. MC thought like a FB and played like a FB. On top of that he was said to be a bit of a "thug" and would bully to get his way (bullying politically not physically).With any luck at all, they'll now let the talent dictate the type of game they play. Let Charlie be Charlie, let Braylon be Braylon, K3-K3, 34-34, and forget about trying to frikin feature the FB.I'm going down on this..................the Browns massacre the Jets Sunday. A real beat down, release of frustration. It could happen. Dream on...........when pigs fly, cars run on water, Santa comes and K ent gets a FB team.

No credit here, it's ripped off, but my best bud's a Yunzer, and this is soooooo true.Years ago I had a tee shirt which was classic "Pittsburgese".............classic words all over it.............I wore that sucker out.

That big dufuss GP1 dropped "Yunzer" on you guys..............Well.............Signs you're a Yunzer: (stolen for your enjoyment)1. Three of your immediate family members are named Stan2. You can find a direct route from Polish Hill to the South Side, but can't find a bathroom on the South Side3. You remember the glory days of Pitt football 4. You consider all of South Oakland an architectural landmark5. You think ethnic diversity means its ok to accept Protestants6. You slam on the brakes at the sight of a tunnel7. Four of your immediate relatives work for the city or the county8. Polka music makes you horny (this is classically true for Dr. Z)9. You cried when Mario retired (Or when you see a replay of the "Immaculate Reception" which, I might add, is a sacred holiday in my friend's family. They light candles around his dad's autographed Franco Harris photo and watch "The Greatest Steelers Moments" tape while "Ode to Joy" plays in the background.)10. You can taste the difference between batches of Iron City11. You think the Steigerwalds are a dynasty12. You can tell at least two versions of the "Why Danny Marino wasn't drafted by dem Stillers" story13. You think "alternative lifestyles" means those who have money and live in Fox Chapel14. You consider a trip to Monroeville Mall a good Saturday night out.15. You think Mount Washington is really high16. You live on the South Side and wonder what life would be like on the North Side17. You think ethnic cleansing means switching to Irish Spring Soap.18. A special night out includes Eat-N-Park19. You visit Cleveland and notice how clean it is20. You believe that if you are making a left-hand turn, you have the right of way when the light turns green21. You can't eat a sandwich without coleslaw and fries in the middle22. You finish all of your sentences with the word "n'at"23. You take fancy vacations in Seven Springs24. You wear your best Flannel to the Top of the Triangle restaurant25. You think Donnie Iris is the Second Coming26. "Stan, Guy, love the show" means something special to you.27. You live vicariously through WDVE and wonder why Jimmy Krenn was never on Saturday Night Live.28. Myron Cope does not sound like a lunatic on drugs to you.29. You've been to an Isaly's Ice Cream shop.....30. Your cousins who went to West Virginia University are considered the "traitors" of the family.31. Your uncle tells a story about the time all the rivers froze and he and his friends walked from the South Side to the North Side on the ice.32. Your favorite candy at Halloween was a Clark bar.33. You remember "Chiller Theater with Chilly Billy Cardille" and cheer when you see him in Night of the Living Dead.34. You put ketchup on everything.... I mean, everything!35. When you see a Speedy Gonzales cartoon or hear "Ariba!", you think of baseball36. You 'worsh' your clothes37. "Hey Yunz Guyz" is your traditional greeting38. You know the time and location of every Wing Night in a 10 mile radius.39. You know the location of the following towns, know someone from them and have spent time there: Johnstown, Altoona, Bethlehem, Ligonier, Harmony, and Wilmerding.40. You've memorized lines from the movies "flushdance," All The Right Moves, Slap Shot, and Inspector Gadget.41. If you're a guy, your biggest fear is seeing your best friend drive into the "fruit loop". You're second biggest fear is seeing him drive out with Kordel Stewart.42. If you're a girl, you're biggest fear is getting hit on by a hairy-chested man, heavily weighted in gold chains, who refers to his friends as "junior" at Chauncey's.43. Your latest cultural experience: On your way to partying at Slippery Rock University, having to stop your car to let the Amish buggy cross the street.44. As your out-of-town friends brag about their latest trips to Europe, you think to yourself, "Polish Hill will suffice."45. You eat out at least once a week at a mafia-owned Italian pizza parlor.46. Your father has worked for the same company for over 20 years.47. You don't see what all the hype is about Disney World when Kennywood is just around the corner.48. You're having a hard time on where to take your date out for dinner and a night on the town: a. "meat on a stick" in the south side and the guzzling IC Light at Jack'sb. splitting an order of "O fries" and guzzling IC Light at Peter's Pubc. getting fries and coleslaw on a sandwich at Primanti Brothers and guzzling a yard of I C Light at Blue Lou’s49. ‘N ‘at is eloquently added to the end of every sentence.50. You've taken deliberate field trips to the Andy Warhol museum.51. You water ski on Raystown Lake52. You feel the only good bands out there are Donny Iris, Joe Grushecky, The Blue Oyster Cult, and of course.... Rusted Root.53. You're more worried about Jerome Bettis's health than your own.54. You own more than one original Terrible Towel.55. Your most bitter regret is that Dan Marino plays for the Dolphins...56. You don't understand what all the hype is about for Rolling Rock beer, you've been drinking it for years57. You consider a great vacation a trip to Conneaut Lake or Lake Erie.58. ...For something a little more exotic, a trip to Jersey Shore (Pennsylvania, that is).59. You're 35 years old, have never been outside of Allegheny County, and don't see the need to leave.60. You only own four spices: salt, pepper, Heinz ketchup, and the bottle of Trappey's Red Devil you swiped from Primanti's.61. You design your Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.62. For the life of you, you can't understand why your all your out-of-town friends don't get the "fries and cole slaw" thing63. You have 101 favorite recipes for keilbasa and saurkraut.64. Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow.65. You find 20F "a little" chilly.66. You know the four seasons: Winter, Still Winter, Almost Winter, and Construction.67. You remember fondly time off from school known as "Snow Days".68. Words like: hoagie; chipped ham; pop; and gumband actually mean something to you.69. You can use the phrase "Firehall Wedding" and not even bat an eye.70. The Monday after Thanksgiving is a National Holiday to you (First Day of Buck Season)__________________Like the wise man said: Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.

I'm just sick over the Browns. Way back when I expressed sadness when they took Charlie.........and had the feeling it would not be a good thing. It saddens me to admit I was right...........honest.We attended both home preseason games, and I remember sitting there thinking to myself (when the 1's were on the field) "Great! RC's not showing anything until the season starts"................and then the season started and all they had in the can was what they showed in the PS...............gawd.You guys are always griping about support of the Buckeyes..............well, duh, the Buckeyes win football games! That may have SOMETHING to do with it.C'mon RC, fire MC!!!!!!!!Aw shit, I just remembered what I payed to see that crap..................

You guys really think that was 17K?There were sections which looked packed, but the huge center Reserved Section on the home side was really wide open.I've seen lots of RB crowds, and seen lots of "official" counts over the past 10 years, and that was a 12K crowd IMHO. Don't get me wrong, I want the record to say 17, but I just don't think it was.On the game..............any win against those a-holes gets big ups over here.I was surprised how many turd fans came out BTW.And, one more quickie...........the admin can lose those Nazi's who control the Reserved seating at least at half time..........that's weak! C'mon! This ain't Yankee Stadium we're talkin about here! I want somebody sitting around me to generate some body heat and break the wind (not that break the wind dufuss)!

I'm being double teamed! No fair. ZF, Dudie, where are you when I need you!

I've been doing my best to read up on the turds to be able to throw down in this thread.I think it's a pretty even match up.I see us stolling down the field a couple times early and the sideline thinking they are on easy street................then all of a sudden here come those aholes. Joey Card got a big writeup in the Repository, so he'll be enfuego, better go to the other side........many other turds from NEOhio? Will they have a couple hundred in attendance?I'll be watching our sideline to see if the players melt down and start crakin on each other ..................and see if the staff can hold things together.............that's my fear. We melt down mentally and away she goes...............like a handful of sand.Can our guys hang on? Do they have a 4th quarter in reserve?Predicition? Luke takes the team on his back and we win in double OT 24-21.

Doc, more of us would come in (as you well know) but with this crappy schedule this year many of us haven't been able to see enough action to bring a take.Isn't that a pitiful thing to say?ILFSITFYou guys had better bring in a representative Apple Pie or you're on report to Auntie Barb!

There's that old energy!

I think Doc snuck into CK's reserve at lunch

Guys..................This is the real world. Livelihoods (coaches) depend upon winning games. Coaches are going to play the cat they think can do the best job, no matter where he's from, who he know's, what color he is or what kind of attitude he displays.The staff needs to win to eat. End of discussion.If JD thinks Luke presents the best chance to win, he plays.Just f ckin beat those a-holes on Sunday and move on.................I hate them.

Save you the trouble.........You know who posted 20,212 attendance. Can we do the same?Turds won too, 38-31.............but it looked like a close game by the box score. Does that mean they are two bad teams, or does than mean Buffalo can play with anyone?We'll see..............

Whoa!Who said the rest of the way was a walk in the park :blink: Ohio goes into Champaign and gets the Illini. Redturds are playing well (last weeks' game), Toledo is now pissed..............U know who, east of us, is a juggernaught, Wolfe gets 25?What a crazy year.............We'd better be good and ready for next Saturday...........good thing is turds are coming off a short week...............bad thing is they only have Buffalo to get past tonite.Good test the rest of the way for the staff..............we're going to see if they got famous before they got good ................wakeup call for the younger players...........quick taste of what can happen in the MAC for the energetic newer posters on the board.........I'm thinking the team took too many bows in the offseason in lieu of squats and crunchsGo Zips! I want turd blood on the turf Saturday! I still hate those a-holes.

Count me among those who wish Andy the best...........I've been in his company a couple times and he's always enjoyed being around him.He was a pretty good student too, and I'm sure he could have gone into industry and done well.........He really got "stiff" looking those last two years, but always gave it his best.Good Luck to him!

Nice report D..............This is the earliest I've ever been trolling around on the BB side.........to me the FB season is ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Whoa............... :blink: Somebody with some inside skinnie is pissed!

now maybe we can stop hearing about a bowl game, and just try to win one game. Well put............

I feel bad for all the super fans who drove all the way down to see this meltdown.You guys are the greatest..............Anyone still think anyone on this staff is headed to "The U"?

Replay in NCAA should be abandoned..............it's OK for the NFL..............IMHO, I'm just sick.............