1/17/11
When we look back in two months at the rushed nonsensical end to this latest story, let’s remember this comic, which completely wasted our time, could have been used for something other than a ref announcing a number to a guy with a laptop who clearly doesn’t care.
1/18/11
…and even if plot refuses to happen, at least Kaz and Gil (wearing his funeral suit, ’cause hey everything else was covered in vomit) are about to start drinkin’ courtside. But why didn’t they bring a bomber for each of them?
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Okay, so the preseason schedule — with its insane road trips to Louisiana, Texas, and Cucamonga — is over, and we kick off the ever-exciting conference race with the traditional Milford-Tilden (or is it Tilford-Milden?) clash. Zzzzzzzz.
I do have to give Rubin/Whigham credit for one thing: their crowd sizes are realistic. Instead of McLaughlin’s packed stands and wild confetti showers, we now see a handful of bored highschoolers sitting on fold-out bleachers. And they’re only here for the drunken hookups and drug deals out behind the gym at halftime.
Meanwhile, Coach Kaz rudely offers a tactical suggestion, interrupting Gil’s alcohol-fueled reverie. “Huh? What? Oh, has the game started?” Look at the glazed expression on Gil’s face: all that’s missing is the trail of drool at the corner of his mouth.
Comment by jvwalt — January 18, 2011 @ 5:57 am
Marty’s lookin’ waaay too happy…I think he’s joining GIl and Kaz for some Mad Bombers at halftime.
Believe it or not, there is a recipe for mad bomber: This is it:
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Pour the gin into a collins glass filled with ice cubes. Fill with Coca-cola, stir well, and serve.
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Comment by Regina — January 18, 2011 @ 6:25 am
The only thing is Gil and Kaz will reverse the directions to 6 oz Gin and 2 oz Coca Cola.
Comment by Regina — January 18, 2011 @ 6:27 am
I’m waiting for the Pilot Episode of ‘European Eye for the Milford Guy’.
Maybe Jam-Jar will get a Lini-makeover.
Cortez will of course get all Rev Phelps on the Verde.
Comment by Graham McDonald — January 18, 2011 @ 7:21 am
I like the fact that ALL of Tilden’s male fans are wearing sweatshirts with a giant “T” on the front.
Comment by billytheskink — January 18, 2011 @ 8:44 am
dale: been a while catching up. ONLY officials CALL “time out”! players & coaches ASK for time out. Play & clock do not stop until the referee blows his whistle. In baseball the umpire yells “time” & gives the time out arm signal. Don’t feel bad. More than 90% of people, including announcers, do not understand the difference…..
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Can a coach or anybody else on the sideline call time out?
Seems like it should be a player on the floor, but I don’t really know anything about the rules.
The gym teachers I had never even bothered to teach us how to dribble a ball or make a layup.
Comment by dale — December 31, 2010 @ 6:01 pm
Comment by rowdyman — January 18, 2011 @ 8:50 am
Will Lini go waltzing a Tilden?
Why is G. Gordon Liddy refereeing this game?
This plot still stinks. Count it!
Comment by Dood — January 18, 2011 @ 9:51 am
“Why is G. Gordon Liddy refereeing this game?” Damn, Dood, you beat me to it!
Comment by Greg — January 18, 2011 @ 10:24 am
6 – rowdyman
I see your semantical point. I should have said “call for” or “ask for” a time-out.
My real question was: can a coach do it, or does he have to get one of the players to ask?
Comment by dale — January 18, 2011 @ 10:33 am
The Green Lantern is in attendance sitting right behind Marty. He’s disguised as guy wearing horizontally striped shirt. A good disguise for Milford.
Comment by DieClambakeDie — January 18, 2011 @ 11:37 am
Who knew that “Count it!” was one of those expressions one is sick of by the second iteration?
Comment by vaganova — January 18, 2011 @ 11:52 am
Nut Boys! Count it!
Comment by Don, the Rebel without a Blog — January 18, 2011 @ 1:43 pm
They’re shitty! Count it!
Comment by Dood — January 18, 2011 @ 2:30 pm
Jeez, no wonder Bowen made two straight shots – look at the size of the rim relative to the ball he is shooting (1-18 panel #2)!
I see generic corn-row dude now plays b-ball for Tilden. That guy gets around….
Comment by Milfordian — January 18, 2011 @ 2:52 pm
when do kaz and gil ever show up for a game at the same time? i think gil is wearing the suit to sneak into a wedding reception or any other place he could get free booze.who wants to bet lini is wearing socks up to his thighs
Comment by mr120zcan — January 18, 2011 @ 3:43 pm
Was it Bob Seger and Gail Martin who sang “Nutboy City Limits”?
Comment by Dood — January 18, 2011 @ 3:51 pm
14 Milfordian– good shooting! I knew that GCRD (generic corn-row dude) looked familiar! Count it!
Comment by vaganova — January 18, 2011 @ 4:29 pm
Gail Martin?! She’s the rock ‘n’ roll Carole King!
Comment by Don, the Rebel without a Blog — January 18, 2011 @ 5:33 pm
Gail Martin! Count it!
Comment by Dood — January 18, 2011 @ 7:59 pm
The history of GCRD (generic corn-row dude):
- 01/18/11 playing bball for Tilden
- 12/29/10 playing bball for Bastrop (and he stuffed Jamjar!)
- 12/10/10 he is Marcus Tedford (taping Jamjar to a locker!)
- 11/10/10 he is a New Thayer football player, and a Milford spectator in a hoodie, on the same day!
That’s all the research I was able to do in one sitting: reviewing the last 3 month’s storylines made me ill! Maybe someone else remembers GCRD from earlier strips – like the early 1980′s when corn rows were last in fashion. Hey GCRD – Bob Marley wants his hair back!
Oh, yeah…count it!
Comment by milfordian — January 18, 2011 @ 9:56 pm
Lini’s throwin up bricks, don’t count it!
Comment by DieClambakeDie — January 19, 2011 @ 7:21 am
Milfordian, I am dazzled by your focus and your perspicacity.
Comment by vaganova — January 19, 2011 @ 7:57 am
Bespectacled official scorer surfing the ‘Net during the game. Count it!
Comment by Dood — January 19, 2011 @ 8:43 am
1/18 panel 1: Are those playdown banners hanging in the Tilden gym?
Comment by Dood — January 19, 2011 @ 10:04 am
Lini’s just “fabulous.” Count it!
Comment by Gil'sBarber — January 19, 2011 @ 11:02 am
Long time listener, first time caller. Two questions:
1. If it’s Milford @ Tilden, why is Milford in the white/light-colored uniforms? Visiting teams in basketball usually wear the darker uniforms, though I suppose it could be home team’s choice.
2. Isn’t the phrase “Count it!” used by basketball announcers only when a player is fouled in the act of shooting and makes the basket?
Sorry if I’m looking at this too literally. Maybe I need a Mad Bomber or two before I post again.
Comment by delvaldawg — January 19, 2011 @ 11:44 am
Mad Bomber! Is Andrew Gregory back?
Comment by DieClambakeDie — January 19, 2011 @ 12:28 pm
26 devaldawg – does Tun Tavern mean anything to you besides where a young Gildo used to frequent and got banned from for always peeing in the corner? To ansew your ??’s:
1) Chief Whigham – like heap plenty fire water.
2) Erstwhile Mr. Rubin – sports knowledge and motivation at a deficit. The dude has other employment responsibilities which command his attention.
Comment by semperfi4evr — January 19, 2011 @ 3:07 pm
or so it seems…
Comment by semperfi4evr — January 19, 2011 @ 3:10 pm
Will we ever ease up with saying, “Count it”? Count it!
Comment by Dood — January 19, 2011 @ 3:18 pm
1/17 panel 3: Can I get a “Book ‘em Danno” with my “Five-oh”?
Comment by Dood — January 19, 2011 @ 3:25 pm
Delvaldog (or is it Teufelhund?) this may be your first post, but wow, do you fit right in…
Comment by vaganova — January 19, 2011 @ 10:24 pm
Thanx all.
I am familiar with Tun Tavern und die Teufelhunde as my uncle was USMC (und ich sprache Deutsch); however I am not. Parse my screen name ad you get a Bulldog (dawg) in the Delaware Valley (delval), far far from home.
My POV as an ex-HS athlete from the Carter-Reagan years colors my view of the Valley Conferenceverse though I appreciate the resurrection of Washington Senators manager-era Ted Williams in the title role.
Comment by delvaldawg — January 20, 2011 @ 11:46 am
33. Semper Fi by gene pool, friend. And don’t ease up!
Comment by semperfi4evr — January 22, 2011 @ 12:56 pm
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