CLOSING QUARTER: THE EDSBS/FANBLOGS CHARITY BOWL
The final bell approaches. We’ll do anything for money…but we’ll do nutsoid anything for money for a good cause. There’s time yet to ding another school’s total, by giving to one of our fine charities in the name of disaster relief. You have until 8 p.m. tonight.
A review, courtesy of Kevin, and some damn impressive numbers indicating that this blog will likely be all Wolverine-y tomorrow, sans the face-ripping instincts and gut-spilling incisors.
Money raised to date: $13,917.00
Team Donation Standings:
1. Michigan – $4,035
2. Ohio State – $2,160 (inc $170 neg)
3. Florida – $1,605.00 (inc $100 neg)
4. Alabama – $505.00 (inc $50 neg)
5. Texas – $480.00 (inc $10 neg)
6. Oklahoma – $410.00
7. Florida State – $370.00
8. Auburn – $330.00 (inc $25 neg)
9t. Case Western Reserve – $300.00
9t. Virginia – $300.00
10. Georgia Tech – $275.00
Lurking: Tennessee, Nebraska, South Carolina, SMU
NOTABLE RIVALRIES:
Michigan $4,035 vs. Ohio State $2,160
Florida $1,605 vs. FSU $370
Alabama $505 vs. Auburn $330
Texas $480 vs. Oklahoma $410
Texas $480 vs. Texas A&M $0
Virginia $300 vs. VaTech $100
Georgia Tech $300 vs. Georgia $55
Oklahoma $410 vs. Nebraska $250
UCLA $100 vs. USC $0









1
Allahver Fist says:
Ooooh, FSU tossed another greasy $20 on their total. Certainly to have come out of the register at Chubby’s Chicken.
May 14th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
2
Ray says:
USC would like to contribute, but only good causes that also run a 4.3 are considered worthy of charity.
May 14th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
3
CincySooner says:
Nicely done #2
May 14th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
4
Kevin @ Fanblogs says:
Hey! First and foremost, that FSU money came from Guthrie’s and you know it.
Another quick update: $15,922 donated by 175 people so far.
May 14th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
5
Orson Swindle says:
Georgia. $55.
[submitted without comment but with commment wink wink nudge nudge.]
May 14th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
6
rjsplow says:
“NOTABLE RIVALRIES:
…….
Florida $1,605 vs. FSU $370″
Interestingly, that disparity in donation is also about the consolidated score for the last 4 or so games between those two programs in football. How appropriate.
May 14th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
7
Bruce says:
Lynchburg(VA) College- $40(I donated after the tornadoes hit my state back on April 29)
Transaction Summary
Transaction Date:
4/29/08
Amount:
$40.00
May 14th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
8
The Song of Hiawatha Francisco says:
Okay, who’s the generous Case Western Reserve alum?
May 14th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
9
Ray says:
I think we’re going to need a credit card number to validate that, Bruce. Dems da rules.
May 14th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
10
ThreenOut says:
PK stuck that A&M one in there and you know it.
May 14th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
11
JFW says:
“This blog will likely be all Wolverine-y tomorrow, sans the 8-4 RECORDS and INABILITY TO WIN ROSE BOWLS. ”
Fixed.
May 14th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
12
Tater Salad says:
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHY HAS NO ONE DINGED MICHIGAN!!!
Come on UT fans… Charles Woodson…
May 14th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
13
Tim Waymen says:
Go Blue! This is amazing. $13,000 raised by obsessive CFB fans. You should do this every year.
Case Western’s mascot is the Spartan. The guy(s) donated $300. Haha.
May 14th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
14
Out of Conference says:
You would think Peyton Manning would be in for a cool $1MM to reduce Michigan’s total.
Not that anyone outside the great state of South Carolina considers it notable, but could you add the South Caroina-Clemson numbers under notable rivalry? I’m just curious as to what Coop’s donation (or lack thereof) is at right now.
Hit up your boy, Kenneth Page and his rich uncle. You can count Ray Ray off your list of hopeful donors.
May 14th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
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DanK says:
“This blog will likely be all Wolverine-y tomorrow, sans the All time #1 wins & win %age records, ivy league academics, generosity and overwhelmingly justified arrogance.”
Double Fixed
May 14th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
16
Out of Conference says:
My company corporate matches to Red Cross up to $10,000…. man I wish I were rich.
May 14th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
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Out of Conference says:
Based on quick math – there is more financial hatred of Ohio State than there is love for SoCal, UCLA, UGA, and A&M combined. Nice.
May 14th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
18
Tater Salad says:
I don’t think that total would be near as high if it weren’t for TAFKAtOSU or whatever.
Of course, it could mean that Michigan donated that much more, but used some of it to ding tOSU.
May 14th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
19
babaoje says:
Is there anybody in negative values?
May 14th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
20
GTFridge says:
“Georgia Tech $300 vs. Georgia $55″
I’m sure Reggie Ball will find a way to fuck things up
May 14th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
21
wireroadandshug says:
$0 for USC? i guess all their money is going for extra mayo.
May 14th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
22
Kevin @ Fanblogs says:
South Carolina $200 vs Clemson $0
The only school negative right now is Arizona State… -$20.
We just crossed $17,0000.
May 14th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
23
justanotherbuckeye says:
There is $170 worth of angry Michigan fan out there eh? Not one negative ding on UM by a Buckeye fan? Well I guess the rivalry is probably getting lopsided on the angry side now, I wonder why?
May 14th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
24
Erik says:
21: Oh the FUCK I will let that stand.
May 14th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
25
Kevin @ Fanblogs says:
We’re at about $18,500 with roughly 1 hour to go. What do you say? Let’s push this baby to $20K!!!!!!
May 14th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
26
Tater Salad says:
Wow.
Any idea where the Iron Bowl rivalry stands? There’s been close to 5k donated since the last update…
May 14th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
27
Clem says:
Make it easier and cheaper to double up you Buckeyes when you go negative, brah.
May 14th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
28
Kevin @ Fanblogs says:
Just passed $19,000 with about 30 minutes to go!!
May 14th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
29
Kevin @ Fanblogs says:
Iron Bowl Update…… Alabama $985 vs. Auburn $410
May 14th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
30
Kevin @ Fanblogs says:
7:30p Update….. $19,001 donated……
$6,860.00 – Big 10 – Michigan
$2,280.00 – Big 10 – Ohio State
$1,720.00 – SEC – Florida
$985.00 – SEC – Alabama
$675.00 – ACC – Georgia Tech
$595.00 – Big XII – Texas
$420.00 – ACC – Florida State
$410.00 - Big XII – Oklahoma
$410.00 - SEC – Auburn
$400.00 - ACC – Virginia
May 14th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
31
Big Jon says:
Kevin, confirming:
Is that Arizona or ASU that’s $20 negative? Tell me you are another east coaster that gets us confused…
BTW, Guthrie’s pwns.
May 14th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
32
Kevin @ Fanblogs says:
$499 away from $20K.
Orson – didn’t you promise to get a Michigan tat if we hit $20K???
May 14th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
33
Kevin @ Fanblogs says:
ZONA is -$20… as in the second hottest co-ed campus… behind ASU, natch.
May 14th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
34
Big Jon says:
Arizona supports terrorism and the killing of puppies, but I’ve been saying that for years. Other interesting superlatives from America’s colon:
They have the lowest APR score of any BCS conference school, dating back to the inception of the rankings.
They have not won an outright conference title since 1941. (Border Conference)
They have never had a quarterback drafted to the NFL.
Mike Stoops is their football coach and this just in, he just lost another game.
And listen carefully, because this one’s good: They are the only Big 10 or Pac-10 school that has never been to a Rose Bowl.
May 14th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
35
Mgo says:
Space BITCHES, SPACE!
May 14th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
36
Ninja Football says:
Hey Orson, shouldn’t this be renamed “BCS Championship Charity Game”? It just kinda seems fitting with OSU finishing in second again.
Good job all.
May 14th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
37
the croominator says:
[threadjack]
Perrilloux has found a new bunch of suckers, er, I mean football home!
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080514/SPORTS03/80514038
Note paragraph four: “Jacksonville State coach Jack Crowe said he needed an experienced quarterback after dismissing last year’s starter for disciplinary reasons.”
Cue Alanis Morrisette…
[/threadjack]
May 14th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
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poguemahone says:
@ 35
But this is of course followed by a most unfamiliar feeling of Ohio State beating not just one, but every single SEC team.
May 14th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
39
Allahver Fist says:
Wolverines. Magnificent bastards.
May 14th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
40
a non emu says:
now now.. isn’t that pretty
May 15th, 2008 at 12:07 am
41
medals says:
Hail to the Victors.
May 15th, 2008 at 12:56 am
42
Clem says:
Things Maize and Blue People Like:
1. To win.
2. To spend money.
3. To help others.
May 15th, 2008 at 6:38 am
43
Scalz1 says:
No App State references yet ? You guys are slipping.
May 15th, 2008 at 6:49 am
44
formerlyanonymous says:
That there is some purty colors.
MF’n SPACE BITCHES, SPACE!
May 15th, 2008 at 7:41 am
45
Out of Conference says:
Nice colors on the site, O.
I noticed the ad below the comments is a nice big Block M ringtones ad. Google be smart, yo.
May 15th, 2008 at 7:48 am
46
maskedavenger says:
So beautiful – should have sent a poet.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:06 am
47
Evil Empire says:
We will gnaw the bases of your skulls in the name of charity.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:08 am
48
OhioDawg says:
Well done.
THIS is why Buzz Bissinger hates blogs godammit!
May 15th, 2008 at 8:08 am
49
TAFKastOSUB says:
Just another example, as if the National Championship Trophies (18 combined), Heisman Trophy Winners (11 combined), All-Americans (too many to count), First Round Draft Picks (too many to count), the 10 Year War between Woody and Bo, Script Ohio, Most All-Time Wins, The Best Damn Band in the Land, the best Helmets, and the list just goes on and on bitches, of why THE Ohio State University vs. Michigan is the greatest Rivalry in all of sports.
However, rivalry smack aside, to drum up $20K in a couple of days to support some worthy causes is just awesome on all counts, regardless of who gave what.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:14 am
50
TAFKastOSUB says:
Where is Notre Dame??
Never mind, they fell off the College Football map years ago…this is just further proof.
It is shocking though…that is a large Alumni base, most of which have the money to pony up for a good cause such as this.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:16 am
51
gerry dorsey says:
YELLA CAKE!!!
May 15th, 2008 at 8:26 am
52
Yinka Double Dare says:
“Where is Notre Dame??”
Notre Dame COULD donate to a bunch of thugs like everyone else, but Charlie Weis just won’t do it that way.
Besides, Notre Dame people already know they’re better than everyone else, so why should they donate their God-given money to the lesser beings?
May 15th, 2008 at 8:32 am
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DanK says:
Let the arrogant times roll, bitches.
May 15th, 2008 at 9:12 am
54
Anon says:
As an alum and long time fan of Michigan, I’m not sure you’ve got the colors quite right…I think the blue should be a little darker, and the maize should be a little more arrogant.
May 15th, 2008 at 9:32 am
55
Charlie Weis says:
To hell with charity!
May 15th, 2008 at 10:23 am
56
justanotherbuckeye says:
Noble work you Michigan fans…………………now fuck off with your ugly damn colors!
May 15th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
57
T-Mill says:
Great job everybody. Way to rep the Big Ten Ohio State and MIchigan fans.
BOILER UP!
May 15th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
58
dabluefan says:
“There is $170 worth of angry Michigan fan out there eh? Not one negative ding on UM by a Buckeye fan? Well I guess the rivalry is probably getting lopsided on the angry side now, I wonder why?”
Thank you Dr. Jekyll….
“Noble work you Michigan fans…………………now fuck off with your ugly damn colors!”
….and Mr. Hyde! I love angry OSU fans!
May 15th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
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justanotherbuckeye says:
Hey, while I recognize your fellow UM fan’s good works, I still know deep down that it’s all part of the bigger plant to try and beat my buckeyes on the field, so yes, kindly fuck the hell off……………..and that’s as nicely as I can put it.
May 16th, 2008 at 7:08 am
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dabluefan says:
Mr. justanotherbuckeye,
You’re a beautiful man. I want to thank you for your warmth and compassion.
May 16th, 2008 at 8:04 am