I’ve always wanted to do a mailbag. They’re fun to read and I imagine highly entertaining to write. But alas, I’m more likely to get an email selling me Viagra than anything from an actual reader.
Soooo, I’m using the next best thing. First Friday of every month (and perhaps every Friday), I’m picking out some interesting searches recorded to this site by Google Analytics from the previous month (or week) and I’m going to provide an answer to that curious searcher’s quest. As I’m sure you’re aware, this will be a very serious feature.
Admittedly, this week is a little Washington heavy, but I’m just in a Husky bashing mood.
- “is mike bellotti married to a mormon” (Google Search in Provo, UT)
It’s not clear to this blog if Bellotti has remarried his ex-wife. The last public report I found from 2009 says they were engaged so it’s possible. However, I’m going out on a limb here and saying no, she’s not Mormon.
- “washington huskies vs oregon ducks record” (Google Search in Salem, OR)
I’m sorry, that search wasn’t very clear. Did you mean since 2004? I assume that’s what you meant. The record is 6 wins for Oregon and no wins for Washington.
- “kirk herbstreit jeans” (Google Search in St. Cloud, MN) & “kirk herbstreit orange tan” (Google Search in Wynnewood, PA)
I’ve long been a proponent of Herbie’s nice, orange tan. But seeing the man in jeans? I cannot support that (mostly because I can’t find that). But here’s an image I took of my TV with my iPhone last season. Orange enough?
- “is ochocinco a duck” (Google Search in Seattle, WA)
Are you kidding? He’s hardly even a Beaver. He even admitted he only went to class the first week at Oregon State. That was a Dennis Erickson rent-a-player special.
- “photo billy joe hobert” (Google Search in Seattle, WA)
You’re right. This site needs a photo of Billy Joe Hobert so here you go. It seems odd that he’s holding a wad of cash while playing.
- “prediction for washington state and montana state” (Google Search in Kalispell, MT)
The guess here is this was a high volume search. Ah, nope, just one lonely, misled searcher. I predict 2-10 for the Cougars. The Montana State Bobcats will go 7-5. You can take that to the bank. I researched it for like 21 seconds.
- “is matt barkley going to have a better season” (Google Search in Dallas, TX)
Wow, this is like a real question. I’ll give it a real answer. I’d have to say yes. His TD/INT ratio was 15/14 last year and he completed just shy of 60% of his passes. Not great, but he was a true freshman and it’s hard to believe there won’t be improvement. Then again, perhaps Autzen Stadium shook him of every ounce of confidence (he had a lot) and he will simply melt away for the rest of his career. With Lane Kiffin, it’s possible.
- “jake locker uw gpa” (Google Search in Spokane, WA)
I’m just guessing here, but I believe it’s 0.0. I don’t know how he’s staying eligible. I suppose they’re cheating.
- “duck vs husky football jokes” (Google Search in Seattle, WA)
Tell me if you’ve heard this one.
Jake Locker is 9-20 as a starting quarterback, has a career completion percentage of 53.3% and is projected by many as a Heisman candidate and top NFL draft pick.
Actually, that’s not even a joke. It’s just a fact.
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