Thankful on Thanksgiving

We are at the one week countdown to the most important football game ever played in the history of this planet. And because it’s Thanksgiving, we have one last chance to express our gratitude within this rivalry before things really get nasty.

With that said, on this day of turkeys, yams and potatoes, I give my thanks (with a huge brainstorming assist from FOTB).

I am thankful…

…that my school – for all the colors, patterns, feathers and helmets it has ever worn – has never, ever worn a manzier.

Oregon State Manzier

I am thankful…

…that my school’s alums attended class long enough to know their number isn’t a last name.

Chad Johnson, er, Ochocinco never went to class at Oregon State

I am thankful…

…that the numbers 65 and 38 pair together like a fine wine and a juicy steak.

 

* UO, did you notice the extra care I took to blur out the Duck on a t-shirt I own? Why, you can’t even tell that it’s Donald! I think Disney would be pleased, don’t you?

65-38

I am thankful…

…that even in Eugene, my players still realize common cab currency is cash, not marijuana.

Marijuan or cash gets you a taxi ride home

I am thankful…

…that the players I root for don’t pursue relationships with gay sheep (apologies to Seinfeld as in this case, there’s a lot wrong with that).

Gay sheep and Oregon State football? A rival's dream.

I am thankful…

…that my stadium’s field isn’t plastered with potato salad logos.

Reser Stadium

I am thankful…

…that there’s at least a small chance the Beaver believers I call family won’t disown me over the next 7 days.

Not a nice family
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5 Responses to Thankful on Thanksgiving

  1. Avatar of nautiduck
    Nautiduck November 26, 2009 at 12:15 pm #

    I’m thankful that our stadium doesn’t look like a high school stadium on steroids.

    I’m thankful that our mascot is not a rodent.

    I’m thankful for Dave Frohnmayer, Mike Bellotti, Pat Kilkenny and Bill Moos for transforming UO athletics into a cutting edge program.

    I’m thankful for Phil Knight. I’m really thankful for Phil Knight.

    I’m thankful that the Civil War is at Autzen.

    I’m thankful that our family is going to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl!!

    I’m thankful for Chip Kelly, coaching genius.

    Did I mention Phil Knight? I’m very thankful for him. :-)

    Go Ducks! Beat the River Rats!!!

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    stachman November 26, 2009 at 12:41 pm #

    I’m thankful for the humor in this blog !!!
    Lets all keep laughing and being thankful for our two great teams!
    And most of all GO!!!!!!!!!!!! DUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. Nicky Poo November 30, 2009 at 5:22 pm #

    I’m thankful that our players don’t punch people on national tv

    I’m thankful that our mascot is not a disney character aimed at little children.

    I’m thankful for not sucking on the tit of a man.

    I’m thanksful that the civl war is at Autzen, a place where UO lost 10 league games at home from 2002-08, and only four schools had fewer league wins in its home stadium during this time period

    I’m thankful for Mike Riley, 2008 Pac-10 coach of the year

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    • Nick, Off The Pond December 2, 2009 at 12:55 am #

      Good for you…Ben? No, really. Good work but you should know, that tit flat out produces and we ain’t apologizing.

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  4. osully December 1, 2009 at 7:09 am #

    i’m thankful for poo nicky posting what i was going to post.

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