The No Sh!t Sherlock Award of the day

The local fishwrap reporter inquired about the BSU season tix re-upping rate and the numbers were down lower than they were last year. However hope is not lost as the tix department still needs to recoup what money/season ticket holders they can, by contacting those tix holders that never responded to the initial request for ordering season tix. BSU employee Brad Larrando had mentioned a few weeks back ( on local sports radio) that some people might have just delayed the decision ( or had their ticket re-up invoice sent to their foreclosed house address)and BSU would be trying to contact those folks.
Here is the link to the article

My main issue is the comment surrounding the economy being to blamed vs the season ticket pricing increase.....

Guerricabeitia said the economy, and not rising ticket prices, were behind many of the drops.

"We're hearing a lot of economic hardships," Guerricabeitia said.

Well if the economy is that bad, then common sense says you need to raise ticket pricing, right? You mean to tell me that there is a correlation between the economy and the lack of tix renewal? Sounds like some one just won the inaugural No Shit Sherlock Award of the Day ( further known as NSSAOTD)

On the flip side, I understand that in order to keep up with the other Top 25 programs, BSU needs to pay for these costs and that usually comes on the back of the ticket buyers. BSU's season ticket pricing is relatively inexpensive compared to other top 25 programs but the only caveat is that the other Top 25 programs entertain enticing home schedules vs what BSU has been putting out over the years.

What if the seats go empty, and then BSU is forced to reduce their ticket pricing? ( Highly unlikely but it did occur at the New Yankee Stadium)

Blaming the economy is one thing but the increase in season tickets only compounds the situation.

What came first, the chicken (economy) or the egg( lack of tix renewal)?

Since the Kentucky Derby is coming up.....

Has to be one of the funnier names in horse racing....from cnnsi's hot links page, I found this link...

Wonder if we need to call out this wolf to get rid of the Swine Flu


Have a great weekend.....and thanks to Deadspin, Barstool Sports and Awful Announcing for pimping my blog last week....


If you want a LOST recap, click here

I Know(shon) how to Party!

Check the Pink Hoodrat who is right next to Knowshon Moreno... She knows how to play the game, sit next to a first rounder when the cameras show up. Maybe she will be on the Rock of Love or whatever ghetto fabulous reality shows are being pimped right now but with this great exposure comes great responsibility!
Grade: A+ for great t.v. exposure but how does she forget to wear underwear on Knowshon's big day. Check closely, bottom ( pun intended) right of the screen.......seriously woman! Credit goes to my brother in law with keen eye ......

Handle your business ......cue the 2 Live Crew " Hoochie Mama" mp3

Spring Ball Recap Podcast

Mainly focusing on the Blue & Orange Game

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check out Drew's blog here
as well as the podcast host, Jt Ray's blog here

Wish I could partake in this.....

For those who are attending the Blue & Orange Game....

bring your friends, family, tailgating beverages and most importantly your favorite picture taking apparatus! Take some pics and send them my way.....I will be late headed to the game and if you like, I will host the pics for everyone to see. Just send them over the interwebs at statueleft@hotmail.com ......! If you want credit for the pics, send me your name or moniker and I will add that to the pics post which usually seems to be enjoyed with positive results......

update- never made it to the B&O game...so will not be able to provide any pics that I personally took, but expect some to be sent in over the weekend, check back on Monday.....here is a quick clip of KTVB capture of Bacon toting the rock

check JT at BNN getting some pub from the another local CBS channel, ( unless you have cable which does STILL does not cover the local CBS affiliate)



Idaho Press- no pics, but a run down

Here is the Idaho Statesman link ....usually the Idaho Statesman has a picture gallery pop up by now, but not yet!
update- pics are in from the statesman here

Orange Death supplied some pics
BroncoNation N.O.W also
Sadly, still no OBNUG!!