THE SWINDLE INDUSTRIES CHARITY BOWL
by Orson on May 12, 2008 9:25 AM EDT
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The world is a rolling hot mess, and occasionally in all the festivity some people fall under its glittery wheels. There happens to be an abundance of mayhem at this moment, much of it beyond the control of the people involved--meaning even a grizzled misanthrope like yourself may reach down in your wallet and pluck a doubloon or two from your fortune and donate to charity.
Tornadoes in Oklahoma and Georgia and the cyclone in Burma have one upside at least: they give you a chance not only to show how devoted you are to improving this "karma" thing Carson Daly's always talking about, but we're turning the nasty energies of college football rivalry into a positive force in the process.
You can take away our Checkers and billboards for gun shops and porno...but you cannot take away our desire to shame our opponents with our generosity.
Donations to charities assisting with either the tornadoes or the Burmese cyclone--where aid is slowly and steadily getting through despite the best efforts of the "murder-first" regime there--and we'll keep tally of the donations as reported. Do good, feel shiny noble throughout your day, and embarrass the stingy bastards at other schools in the process.
The particulars:
1) Make a donation online to the American Red Cross, CARE, or the International Rescue Committee.
2) Email the donation confirmation to kevin@fanblogs.com and state your team affiliation by 8pm EDT on Wednesday, May 14th.
3) Results will be displayed at Every Day Should Be Saturday and Fanblogs throughout the week, with the final results shown by Thursday, May 15th.
4) The winning school will have its colors displayed at EDSBS and logo/mascot shown on every page at Fanblogs.
Florida's currently up fifty dollars on everyone right now courtesy of yours truly, so let the games begin. If residents current or former in Florida are keen on any issue, it's that of randomly being blown to smithereens by forces you can't possibly defend yourself from in the least. (See: pass defense, for example, in 2007.)
Go get 'em, you slaughtering vikings of charity.
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Do corporate matching gifts count? My Red Cross donation is 50 (Cocks are on the board), but my company will match all of that through an official coprorate mathcing program with Red Cross… should I just forward both receipts (Red Cross and my company’s matching gift confirmation) for a total of $100? Thanks for doing this, O and Kevin.
by Out of Conference on May 12, 2008 9:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
O:
Fantastic idea, you dubious do-gooder!
by Aerobab on May 12, 2008 9:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
turn that flag back right side up, comrade.
by Jon on May 12, 2008 10:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you should allow the more shallow fans to donate and have their donation subtracted from a rival schools total
by Stranko Montana on May 12, 2008 10:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if you find the spirit of giving has overwhelmed you once you’ve taken part in this effort, please consider a small donation to help those affected by widespread flooding in ecuador, bolivia and peru. thousands remain homeless and the impact on food supply is expected to be devastating.
by kleph on May 12, 2008 10:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way more fun than collecting canned food.
by Holly on May 12, 2008 10:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Color me shallow, but I adore Stranko’s idea. I would make it a personal crusade to keep Arizona’s donation in the negative if given the chance.
by Big Jon on May 12, 2008 10:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting angle… the anti-donation. Maybe we can pull that out on Wednesday (the last day) to give it a twist. Orson?
by Kevin @ Fanblogs on May 12, 2008 10:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
- - +100 for the idea. How big of a donation would it take for EDSBS to play Rocky Top upon entering? I’m not a UT fan or anything, I’m just throwing that out there.
by Ground0EastLansing on May 12, 2008 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d try to bury Clemson, but Kenneth Page would put up quite a fight.
http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/03/27/curious-index-32708/
by Out of Conference on May 12, 2008 11:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. The “Spite Against Blight” Round on Wednesday should feature it.
by Orson Swindle on May 12, 2008 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This could get awesomely twisty and require algebra to properly execute—-say you want to knock off your most hated rival, but by doing so, you’ll vault your SECOND most hated rival to the top spot…..[brain explodes like Mars Attacks alien]
by Holly on May 12, 2008 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Early precinct reports as of 11a:
1) Florida – $200
2) LSU – $75
3t) South Carolina – $50
3t) FSU – $50
(everyone else is below the $50 mark)
by Kevin @ Fanblogs on May 12, 2008 11:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welfare checks don’t get passed out in Tennessee until Thursday, so, don’t look for UT to dominate this like the Fulmer Cup.
by SAWB on May 12, 2008 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess this answers the question “What would happen if you used your powers to do good instead of evil?”
by boilerpete on May 12, 2008 11:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SWAB +1 – thanks for the laugh!
by Out of Conference on May 12, 2008 11:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Off topic here:
Is the website on acid again today or is it me?
Thanks in advance.
KT
by kt on May 12, 2008 11:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Spite Against Blight, eggggggscellent.
And Jon, flying the stars and stripes upside down is a signal for distress. kinda apt from the looks of that scene.
by Joshua on May 12, 2008 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I second DC Trojan and would like to nominate the Salvation Army for eligibility. Red Cross gets nan of my money after Katrina.
by Joshua on May 12, 2008 11:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MSU is on the board. With my pending trip to Vegas, I better stock up on the good deeds while I can.
by jakldawg on May 12, 2008 11:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet Jamar Hornsby would be happy to donate a chunk of change from his credit cards
by Jason on May 12, 2008 12:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would love to help but, I’m waiting on the insurance claim guy. Tree blew down Sunday and a limb went through the roof and ceiling right over the bathtub. Donations for deductible? Oh well, thought I would try.
BTW, Just an observation about the differences between male and female thought processes. Wife wanted me to go up on the roof and cover the hole with a tarp in cased it rained. I told her that the hole is over the tub, therefore …no problem. How would they ever survive without us.
by hunglikehussain on May 12, 2008 12:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CONTEST UPDATE:
1) Florida – $250
2t) South Carolina – $100
2t) Oklahoma – $100
2t) Mississippi State – $100
3) LSU – $75
Four hours in and we’re up over $800. Excellent! Keep ’em coming
by Kevin @ Fanblogs on May 12, 2008 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many copies of Herschel’s book would it take to construct a temporary shelter?
by Allahver Fist on May 12, 2008 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve sent the idea along to a website called dandydon.com. The guy has a very large and loyal LSU following so I hope he’ll post a link to your idea. If he does I’m sure that many LSU fans will want to donate. I figure we owe it to the rest of the country, and world honestly, to help out as everyone has done for us since those bitches Katrina and Rita came and ruined our fun times. Great idea guys. This is the first time that I can actually say, and mean, that I don’t care what school wins.
by Casey Potts on May 12, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yet another demonstration of S-E-C Speed!
by TigerNacho on May 12, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You may know it as Myanmar but it will always be Burma to me…
by Spazzy McGee on May 12, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UPDATE 5/12/2008 4p EDT:
We’ve not only crossed the $1,000 mark, we’ve left it in the dust in less than eight hours time. Thank you all for your donations. Now help spread the word by sending this page link or linking to www.fanblogs.com/charity on your favorite message boards.
Standings:
1) Florida – $250
2) Auburn – $130
3) LSU – $125
4t) South Carolina – $100
4t) Oklahoma – $100
4t) Mississippi State – $100
4t) Ohio State – $100
4t) Nebraska – $100
5t) Florida State – $50
5t) Michigan State – $50
5t) Tennessee – $50
Total raised so far: $1,235.00
by Kevin @ Fanblogs on May 12, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wolverines score in bunches now…no more trying to keep it close.
I’m a pilot who has participated in some interesting airllifts over the years—how about a closed field near New Orleans without a control tower? If they’d let aid workers in, a lot can get done. Juntas suck.
by Zone Left on May 12, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Those of you who pray, send a prayer or two up for the victims of the nasty earthquake in China too.
This was a great idea, Orson. Mother earth can be a vindictive old hag sometimes.
by Year2-Dave on May 12, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Day One Update – Michigan Goes Yard
Money raised to date: $3,095.00
Team Donation Standings:
1) Michigan – $1,000
2) Florida – $500
3t) Auburn – $130
3t) Alabama – $130
4t) Ohio State – $125
4t) Ole Miss – $125
4t) Nebraska – $125
5t) South Carolina – $100
5t) Oklahoma – $100
5t) Mississippi State – $100
Lurking: Michigan State, FSU, Georgia
Conference Donation Standings:
1) SEC – $1,315
2) Big 10 – $1,175
3) Big 12 – $225
4) ACC – $200
5t) Pac10 – $0
5t) Big East – $0
by Kevin @ Fanblogs on May 12, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, feck. I missed LSU on the spreadsheet in last night’s recap.
4t) LSU – $125
by Kevin @ Fanblogs on May 13, 2008 7:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is one situation where I don’t mind if Michigan or any other team runs up the score.
by Tim Waymen on May 13, 2008 9:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Money raised to date: $5,715.00
Team Donation Standings:
1) Michigan – $1,975
2) Florida – $525
3) Auburn – $355
4) Florida State – $350
5) Ohio State – $305
6) Case Western Reserve – $300
7t) South Carolina – $200
7t) Georgia Tech – $200
7t) SMU – $200
8) Alabama – $180
9) Tennessee – $150
10t) LSU – $125
10t) Ole Miss – $125
10t) Nebraska – $125
Lurking: Oklahoma, Mississippi State, Notre Dame, Georgia
Updated as of 12n EDT – May 13, 2008
Notably missing from the list? West Virginia, Clemson, Miami, USC, UCLA, Texas A&M, Penn State
by Kevin @ Fanblogs on May 13, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The coming “twist”: RIVAL SMACKDOWN!!!!!!!
Tomorrow (Wed, May 15th) is our last day of the College Football Charity Bowl and all eyes are going to be focused on the leaderboard. I know there are some fans out there that do not want to see their rival at the top of the board. So… tomorrow is going to be RIVAL SMACKDOWN!!!!!
Tomorrow, you will have the choice of crediting your donation to your favorite team, or taking your donation off of your rivals board. Your choice!!
The Charity Bowl runs through 8pm EDT on Wednesday, May 14th.
by Kevin @ Fanblogs on May 13, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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