DOWNTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB CHEAPS OUT, ONLY INVITES THREE

by Stranko on Dec 8, 2005 9:16 AM EST

As expected, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart and Vince Young will be in Manhattan for the presentation of the Heisman trophy. What was not expected is that Brady Quinn et al will not be joining in the invitation to look happy when they lose to one of these three (Reggie Bush).

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Could this have anything to do with only inviting the guys involved in the Rose Bowl?

by rjm on Dec 8, 2005 11:21 AM EST reply actions

That’s an irresponsible, speculative conspiracy theory, RJM. Of course we think it’s true.

by Orson Swindle on Dec 8, 2005 11:31 AM EST reply actions

We all know who is going to win the damned thing, give a free trip to BQ, and Drew Olsen or something. Neither is gonna win, but new york this time of year is miserable, but it is still NYC and a free trip is always cool. Why bother inviting Matt L? He ain’t gonna win as much as I think he is quality. so yeah, basically the ceremony this year will be an hour + ad for the Rose Bowl. I am sure that Bowl committee is thrilled with the free advertising.

by WCBias on Dec 8, 2005 12:19 PM EST reply actions

Why not just invite Reggie Bush and then a bunch of real stiffs, just to give some kids their 15 minutes? Of course, keep it all close to the vest until Chris Fowlers 35 minute blabberings about the importance of the award and how 2% of all Heisman winners ever did 2% of jackshit after college (Charlie Ward included). Then turn to the four empty chairs and introduce Bush, the second string left tackle from Troy State, Buffalo’s punter and a WR from Wyoming that had one catch all year? You know, just to fuck with people.

Then when it comes time to announce the award, go with something like “And the 2005 Heisman coughReggiecough Trophy goes coughBushcough to…. (jaw drops in astonishment) ….Matt Leinart?” Then you have Leinart walk out to accept the trophy, but keep a shot on Bush to see what would no doubt be the greatest reaction in the history of live television.

by tony on Dec 8, 2005 12:31 PM EST reply actions

One more reason the Heisman sucks, it was sponsored by Suzuki people. That didn’t work out so well for them did it? I don’t know anyone that drives a Suzuki. I’m not sure if they still sponsor it though because I haven’t seen any Suzuki Heisman Moments this fall

by rjm on Dec 8, 2005 12:34 PM EST reply actions

Screw the Heisman. I heard Brodie Croyle won the People’s Heisman Trophy Award, presented by Aspercreme.

by Newspaper Hack on Dec 8, 2005 12:41 PM EST reply actions

In addition to giving the guy the Heisman, they should give him a “get out of the top 15 first drafted” free card. Maybe then we could see these star athletes actually amount to something in the NFL, as opposed to getting drafted by the Texans, Lions, or Saints and watching their careers die.

by Howard on Dec 8, 2005 1:07 PM EST reply actions