BLOGTOBERFEST: MIKE HUNT EDITION
Blogtoberfest: a tureen of other people's information wrapped in fresh EDSBS field bacon. Mmm...tureen.
Erik's got his own All-Name team for the SEC, and it's strong, strong stuff. As for the king of all monikers, there can only one winner, and it's special, indeed.

Be gentle with him...at first.
I want your job, Donaghy. Ted Miller takes SpeculativA!, the medication designed especially for columnists seeking material, in this week's column on Jim Mora on the loose in Seattle as an overqualified secondary coach for the Seahawks.
At the center of Miller's speculation is an actual nugget of old but still enticing truth: that Mora infamously said on the air that he wanted Ty Willingham's job while a.) Willingham still had/has the job, and b.) he was still the Atlanta Falcons' coach at the time.
Ty Willingham straps on the faux Zen voice he uses for negative comments in an excerpt.
"My thought is very simply this: If you just let people speak, you can find out a lot," Willingham said at the time.
Recover at your own risk from that, Mora! Your words are being examined for meaning! Be warned and go in peace, lotus blossom.
Anthony Reddick: Ned 2007? Miami (can't spell it without the word "maim") safety Anthony Reddick, next in the line of manic Hurricanes safeties, underwent reconstructive surgery for his torn ACL and will probably miss the entire 2007 bill. Lieutenant Winslow, illustrious Deadspin commenter and 'Canes fan, wonders openly if Reddick will turn out to be the 'Canes answer to the unstoppable force that is A'mod Ned.
We're sure on one thing: the Texas State University Fightin' Armadillos aren't in there, and it's a fucking crime. Kyle attempts to rank the elite teams in college football in recent history, and it passes any and all eyeball tests we've given it.
The top ten, as averaged out by their final ranking with a point subtracted for BCS titles (think golf, not badminton, you shuttlecock-tossing nancy boy.)
1)USC: 6.0
2)Texas: 6.0
3)Oklahoma: 8.3
4)LSU: 9.7
5)Ohio State: 10.8
6)Miami: 11.0
7)Georgia: 12.0
8)Michigan: 12.2
9)Florida: 15.7
10)Auburn: 16.5
Not a horrible estimate there. Only Miami looks really wonky, and that's more a matter of the prejudice of the present sneaking in and coloring our view of an institution still capable of being nothing more than the premiere pro football prep program in the nation. They've sucked recently, but sun, forgiving academics, and the hordes of surgically enhanced and willing ass "Miami touch" all remain in place for future success.
Hey! Kick ball man groan funny!
All the best to Terry Hoeppner, who is still undergoing treatment related to brain cancer. Kick its goddamn ass, coach.
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When reached for comment, Willingham said, “In the garden, growth has its seasons. First comes spring and summer, but then we have fall and winter. And then we get spring and summer again.”
by Phil K. on May 10, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions
Christ almighty did anyone go to (snicker) Mike Hunt’s (tee-hee!) Rivals page yet? Look at this summary from the last story: “While all 20 visitors on campus appeared to have a great time over the weekend, one in particular didn’t get quite enough. Mike Hunt” LOL RIVALZ LUVZ TEH COOCH
by Gator KK on May 10, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions
They may have two SEC titles since Richt showed up, but I have a hard time seeing Georgia as an “elite” program. “Consistant” might be a more apt discription.
by John on May 10, 2007 4:12 PM EDT reply actions
I was in the Air Force with a guy named Mike Hunt. Needless to say he was always getting paged across the buildings intercom, “Paging Mike Hunt, I need to see Mike Hunt, has anyone seen Mike Hunt”. I sure everyone named Mike Hunt gets picked on but the guy I worked with was a geeky white kid from Mississippi, I’m sure he had a harder row to hoe.
by TideInTx on May 10, 2007 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
That seems fair, John. Mr. Consistency’s probably a better title.
by Orson Swindle on May 10, 2007 4:14 PM EDT reply actions
I wonder if Mike has ever been to Connecticut. If he has been – I wonder if Mike Hunt was near Mianus.
She doesn’t know why, but my mother is telepathically ashamed of me, again.
by PSUgirl on May 10, 2007 4:17 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I just don’t see how 2 SEC titles makes you elite … Georgia is a solid program, but I think Kyle’s method gives too much emphasis to avoiding the bad seasons rather than actually having great ones. It’s been almost 30 years since UGa won their second NC and they haven’t played for one since – that’s a pretty long time for the 7th most elite team in recent college football history.
by Nathan on May 10, 2007 4:21 PM EDT reply actions
I’d like to nominate this guy for the next mustache wednesday
by nixforsix on May 10, 2007 4:25 PM EDT reply actions
I want to see Mora and Willingham have a “talk like this” competition.
by irishoutsider on May 10, 2007 4:36 PM EDT reply actions
Hey, he so should have gone to Penn State. He would have been right at home in that stadium.
by PSUgirl on May 10, 2007 4:40 PM EDT reply actions
hopefully mike hunt is being recruited by oregon state…or would it be better if he signed with south carolina, headline: “Mike Hunt Becomes a ’Cock”
by lawtool on May 10, 2007 4:44 PM EDT reply actions
The only two schools that don’t seem quite right to be are Texas and LSU. LSU benefits immensely from the time frame of the ranking: Prior to 2000, I don’t think you call them elite… even elite within the confines of the SEC. But given that we’re talking modern elite, well… I suppose there’s no issue.
But Texas? For me, its hard to put Texas over a team that’s beaten them 5 out of the last 7 tries. You’d also think that OSU’s two NC game appearances would take them over Texas.
Just nitpicking…
by Daniel Adams on May 10, 2007 4:44 PM EDT reply actions
Nathan, whom would you put above Georgia, then?
by Doug the future Mr. Theuriau on May 10, 2007 4:45 PM EDT reply actions
But valid nitpicking. It’s a summary of recent performance, and a skewed one towards program consistency, and not ultimate potential. Thus Georgia’s high ranking.
by Orson Swindle on May 10, 2007 4:46 PM EDT reply actions
Franklin County High School in the heart of Meadville, MS is the home of the poorest, yet at the same time innovative wannabe rappers on earth. The kids use Wrigley’s gum wrappers to cover their teeth so they look like they have Grillz…. Anyone want to donate a Grill for Mike Hunt?
by lanceharbor on May 10, 2007 4:53 PM EDT reply actions
adding on to #13:
Mike Hunt shuns the ’Cocks for the Beavers.
Mike Hunt says no to Trojans, yes to ’Cocks.
MSU Bulldogs victorious, thanks to game MVP, Mike Hunt.
by Aerobab on May 10, 2007 4:55 PM EDT reply actions
Hey, Phil K. I do’nt think ANYONE back here is going to pick up on that Chauncey-ism without significant explanations.
Well played, however.
by Wooderson on May 10, 2007 4:57 PM EDT reply actions
If he signs with LSU and their many games played at night: Mike Hunt is a Tiger in Night Games
Or if signs with UNT: Mean Green in on Mike Hunt
Or UMass invites him to camp: Minutemen try out Mike Hunt
by Heath on May 10, 2007 5:15 PM EDT reply actions
Hey, Phil K. I do’nt think ANYONE back here is going to pick up on that Chauncey-ism without significant explanations.
I thought that was a universal meme. You can take the guy out of the BR, but you can’t take the BR out of the guy, I guess.
by Phil K. on May 10, 2007 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
When I was at South Carolina, it was an editorial rule at The Gamecock that we couldn’t use “cock” in a headline or story, unless it referred to “‘Cocks’ merchandise” or something similar. Only USC, Carolina or Gamecocks. It’s probably a good thing.
After all, in a cutline for a Tiger Burn picture of Cocky, one of our intredpid copy editors wrote, “I am the Cock Commander. Yo soy el Cock Commander.” Yes, no one caught it before it ran.
Also, Mike Hunt was running for Sherriff of Aiken County at the time. We had a sign prominently displayed in the apartment.
by Newspaper Hack on May 10, 2007 5:23 PM EDT reply actions
Mike Hunt a Bulldog? Fucking great, now they have teeth.
by Out of Conference on May 10, 2007 5:31 PM EDT reply actions
When I worked at the student paper at UGA, one of the funnest days of the year was the Sunday after our (usually inevitable) win over South Carolina, when we got to sit around the office trying to come up with the best/worst headline for the game recap story. Best one won a free pitcher at one of downtown Athens’s fine drinking establishments.
And we always prayed for the day South Carolina would wind up facing Oregon State in a bowl game . . . dare to dream.
by Doug the future Mr. Theuriau on May 10, 2007 5:36 PM EDT reply actions
Who’s lived a tougher life? Mike Hunt or DeCody Fagg? Those two dudes have taken so much crap in their liffe, they have got to be the hardest M’Fers this side of the residents of the still operating Vietnam POW camps.
Make a snide comment about their name to their face? They take your spleen.
by NoleinTexas on May 10, 2007 5:38 PM EDT reply actions
BLONDE, HOT SIDELINE REPORTER – Some news down here, Bill. The team’s trainer is taking a look at Mike Hunt. It looks bad for Mike Hunt, which is a shame because coaches tell me Mike Hunt has been getting better and better all year. The whole team is hoping for Mike Hunt’s quick recovery.
Please, stop me.
by TigerNacho on May 10, 2007 6:01 PM EDT reply actions
NIT- Don’t forget Brain Gay, recently of Louisville.
I am a bulldog and I even admit that “elite” is not the best description of UGA football.
I have always explained it to people that UGA fans fancy UGA as a top 10 program when in reality we are a 10-15 program, meaning if you name some neutral dude who follows CFB to name the top teams, Georgia will not be one of the first 8 out of his mouth.
Doesn’t lessen my enthusiasm or pride, especially at our accomplishments in the last 5 years, just trying to be realistic.
by Kanu on May 10, 2007 6:04 PM EDT reply actions
CBG- That’s a game that not too many people will want to watch, although I am sure that there are some sick, sick fucks among us who would eat it up.
by Kanu on May 10, 2007 6:07 PM EDT reply actions
Al Michaels: Mike Hunt has left the game with a groin.
by Ted Ginn did Everythin' on May 10, 2007 6:13 PM EDT reply actions
Kanu – when I giggle about something for more than a minute or two, it’s probably not very funny. I still think the Tide one is hi-larious.
by CouchBurnin'Girl on May 10, 2007 6:23 PM EDT reply actions
CGB-
Don’t get me wrong, I never said it wasn’t funny, just that many would be too grossed out to watch that game.
by Kanu on May 10, 2007 7:15 PM EDT reply actions
Mike Hunt goes for sack record…goes down surrounded by Cocks… fish in a barrel…
by Walter on May 10, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
How do you think Dick Butkus became one of the meanest M-F’ers? He had no choice but to break people in half. You can thank (blame) his parents.
by tOSU_radar on May 10, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
7.5 hours and no limerick? I was triyng to think of one the whole time I was driving home, but haven;t had time to post yet until now- it’s lame, I warned you
There once was a coach who too much had to punt,
He was a big and fat, not much of a runt,
Coach, who you got to beat Ole Miss,
Henig? Dixon? There not worth piss.
Well then, says Croom, I’ll show them Mike Hunt.
by Out of Conference on May 10, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
Urban thinks that Mike Hunt signed with tOSU.
by PeterPumpkinhead on May 10, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
This is the greatest thread evah, starting with comment #27.
Oh and I would NOT eat it up. That’s disgusting, Kanu.
by Kakistocrat on May 10, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
I eagerly await the audio from the fall (hopefully) of Jack Crystil’s legendary pipes letting out an inadvertent Mike Hunt gem. Also, that’s the only pre-season list any of us State fans are going to see with an A+ in front of it (sigh).
by jakldawg on May 10, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
While I appreciate the credit, Orson, I must defer to my colleague and co-author, MaconDawg, who was responsible for the “elite” posting.
I endorse it, but I cannot claim to have written it.
by T. Kyle King on May 10, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions
I will without hesitation pay my entire body weight in gold bars to the person who gives me the name of that song……(the new EDBS live theme)
by Bordella Bordain on May 11, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
Hey, badminton is fucking awesome.
Wallow in your ignorance.
by CalFanMos on May 11, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions
CBG @ #27 wins!
I guess you could follow up that pregame headline with the postgame one following a MH injury:
“Mike Hunt blodied by Crimson Tide”
by Aerobab on May 11, 2007 7:43 AM EDT reply actions
can’t….stop…thinking…about…
Fun Facts about Mike Hunt:
when he’s really excited, he sweats a little – you might say, he gets wet;
he does this crazy trick with ping-pong balls;
if he were allegedly in an apartment fight, he could get fingered by the complaining witnesses;
his little brother, Yorick.
by PSUgirl on May 11, 2007 10:19 AM EDT reply actions
best thing about this comment thread: the ladies are wreaking havoc. CBG and PSUGirl, brava.
by DC Trojan on May 11, 2007 10:38 AM EDT reply actions
There once was a dog molester from Hedditt,
When asked of his past, he said forget it.
He made people stare,
when he decided to declare,
If Mike Hunt were a Bulldog, I’d pet it.
Jesus – somebody stop me…. these really suck.
by Out of Conference on May 11, 2007 10:41 AM EDT reply actions
I grew up with a kid named Mike Hunt. No big deal in 2nd grade. I ran into him at a party a year ago, hollered “hey Mike” and he ran over and said “It’s JOE now!”
by OhioDawg on May 11, 2007 10:51 AM EDT reply actions
Out of Conference was right – this was a tough one for a limerick. This is what I’ve got:
a Bulldog co-ed vowed a new stunt
to encourage first down not a punt
For first down I’ll drop trou
so we can find out how
much the offense wants to see Mike Hunt
by DC Trojan on May 11, 2007 10:53 AM EDT reply actions
Out of Conference was right – this was a tough one for a limerick. This is what I’ve got:
a Bulldog co-ed vowed a new stunt
to encourage first down not a punt
“For first down I’ll drop trou
so we can find out how
much the offense wants to see Mike Hunt”
by DC Trojan on May 11, 2007 10:53 AM EDT reply actions
It wasn’t good enough to post twice… dammit.
by DC Trojan on May 11, 2007 10:54 AM EDT reply actions
Mike Hunt and De’Cody Fagg ain’t got nuttin’ on Craphonso Thorpe and Jim Bob Cooter.
by crabs on May 11, 2007 11:46 AM EDT reply actions
Pick the Nit Dept:
#47, DC: I agree that the ladies blew away the field on this post, but the correct term for cheering more than one babe is:
“Brave”, pronunced “brav-ayyyyy”
by Stacey Keibler Luvs Me on May 11, 2007 12:52 PM EDT reply actions
SKLM: the sad thing is that I was about to respond based Latin declensions rather than Italian. I’m sure you’re right.
by DC Trojan on May 11, 2007 2:36 PM EDT reply actions
so, would you say that you’ve been licked? Mike would.
by PSUgirl on May 11, 2007 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
Just as well most people have gone home, PSUGirl, because I just LOLZ-ed and sprayed water over my cubicle.
by DC Trojan on May 11, 2007 4:59 PM EDT reply actions
What, no love for Chubb Small? Damn shame.
by NewEraScouting on May 11, 2007 7:09 PM EDT reply actions
Mike Hunt has a nice name,,,,and his mom is to blame,,,for who would name their son mike espcially if his last name is hunt,,,so now he will be gooned his entire life,,,and it will be filled with laughs and strife…but mabye he can marry a girl named kock and have kids named after both and that would also ruin the kids life…
by todd elliot on Jul 14, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
I met Mike Hunt the other night at Harry Bauls bar and Grill… I asked him if he would like to go to the back room, but when we got back there Peter Stroaker was with Willy Fistisbotum… Needless to say we were very appalled, and I decided to call it a night. So he said Wilma Feengurdu? and I said,, Yes Mike Hunt? and he said… nevermind, have a nice night.
by Wilma Feengurdu on Jul 14, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

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