Ricketts Family Annoyance Thread

[J. Walter Weatherman]

I have a feeling we'll see some end-zone confusion in this game, either players or cameramen.  Should be fun.

Are you expecting defensive backs to think they're receivers because they're facing the wrong way?

Confused QBs throwing the ball backwards to befuddled running backs wondering where the linebackers went as they score 6 for the other team?

[Gilgamesh]

I have a feeling we'll see some end-zone confusion in this game, either players or cameramen.  Should be fun.

Are you expecting defensive backs to think they're receivers because they're facing the wrong way?

Confused QBs throwing the ball backwards to befuddled running backs wondering where the linebackers went as they score 6 for the other team?

Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!

[Bort]

Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!

If Gil's wrong, nothing happens! He goes to jail - peacefully, quietly. He'll enjoy it! But if he's right, and we can stop this thing... Lenny, you will have saved the lives of millions of registered voters.

[Waco Kid]

Now with Crane Kenney update.

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/11/only-one-end-zone-to-be-used-at-wrigley-field-game.html

The last-minute rules changes, however, caught the Cubs off guard.

"The Chicago Cubs are surprised by the Big Ten's last-minute statement regarding changes for tomorrow's Northwestern-Illinois football game at Wrigley Field," Cubs president Crane Kenney said in a statement. "Let there be no doubt: the safety of the student-athletes has been - and remains - the number one priority since the concept of this game was first discussed more than a year ago, and all parties have gone to complete lengths to ensure student-athlete safety for this contest. "

[Indolent Reader]

My outfield seats got significantly worse for scoring, so I'm hoping for some defense.

Also, it looks like one of the back corners of the West end zone is pretty close to the CBOE wall.  Wouldn't it be ironic (don't you think?) if someone got hurt by that wall?

[CT III]

My outfield seats got significantly worse for scoring, so I'm hoping for some defense.

Also, it looks like one of the back corners of the West end zone is pretty close to the CBOE wall.  Wouldn't it be ironic (don't you think?) if someone got hurt by that wall?

Not on my watch.

[Gilgamesh]

My outfield seats got significantly worse for scoring, so I'm hoping for some defense.

Also, it looks like one of the back corners of the West end zone is pretty close to the CBOE wall.  Wouldn't it be ironic (don't you think?) if someone got hurt by that wall?

Not on my watch.

The IRONIBITER!!

[Armchair_QB]

Now with Crane Kenney update.

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/11/only-one-end-zone-to-be-used-at-wrigley-field-game.html

The last-minute rules changes, however, caught the Cubs off guard.

"The Chicago Cubs are surprised by the Big Ten's last-minute statement regarding changes for tomorrow's Northwestern-Illinois football game at Wrigley Field," Cubs president Crane Kenney said in a statement. "Let there be no doubt: the safety of the student-athletes has been - and remains - the number one priority since the concept of this game was first discussed more than a year ago, and all parties have gone to complete lengths to ensure student-athlete safety for this contest. "

No Cub fuck-up is complete without a word from Crane. I hear he planned to have a priest bless the right field wall in order to make it safer.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

My outfield seats got significantly worse for scoring, so I'm hoping for some defense.

Also, it looks like one of the back corners of the West end zone is pretty close to the CBOE wall.  Wouldn't it be ironic (don't you think?) if someone got hurt by that wall?

Not on my watch.

The IRONIBITER!!

Iron-biter?

[Saul Goodman]

Why doesn't Ricketts just put himself on the broadcasts permanently?

[Armchair_QB]

Why doesn't Ricketts just put himself on the broadcasts permanently?

Don't give him any ideas.

[Internet Apex]

So today, TPex and I thought it would be nice to head out to the old ballpark for a Memorial Day Matinee. We didn't really move quickly enough on our morning to do list so we ended up deciding not to go. We watched the first inning on TV and decided to head down to The Darkhorse for a salad (once the least surprising something something) and a brew or two. As we walked down Sheffield during the third inning we watched some of the game through the glory hole and then walked another 20 paces when we were stopped by one of the Wrigley Ambassador dudes. In a very thick Baastin accent he asked us where we were headed. We told him and he asked if we'd like to go into the game. I said, yes. He pulled two RF bleacher tickets out of an envelope and escorted us right into the ballpark (we scored a free Santo shirt on the way) and all the way to our seats, then told us to enjoy the game.

Well, we tried but Rodrigo Lopez and Jeff Samardjiza wouldn't allow it. Nor would the dumbass suburbanites in queer shorts who spent zero seconds watching the game and about an hour yelling at Hunter Pence, who never once acknowledged their existence.

Anyway, that 20+ we spent on water, beer and brats could have gone to one of the local establishments. Instead the Cubs got that money. DAMN YOU RICKETTS!!!!!!

In all seriousness. That was a beautiful day at the ballpark and we both loved it. Credit where it's due for once.

[Saul Goodman]

So today, TPex and I thought it would be nice to head out to the old ballpark for a Memorial Day Matinee. We didn't really move quickly enough on our morning to do list so we ended up deciding not to go. We watched the first inning on TV and decided to head down to The Darkhorse for a salad (once the least surprising something something) and a brew or two. As we walked down Sheffield during the third inning we watched some of the game through the glory hole and then walked another 20 paces when we were stopped by one of the Wrigley Ambassador dudes. In a very thick Baastin accent he asked us where we were headed. We told him and he asked if we'd like to go into the game. I said, yes. He pulled two RF bleacher tickets out of an envelope and escorted us right into the ballpark (we scored a free Santo shirt on the way) and all the way to our seats, then told us to enjoy the game.

Well, we tried but Rodrigo Lopez and Jeff Samardjiza wouldn't allow it. Nor would the dumbass suburbanites in queer shorts who spent zero seconds watching the game and about an hour yelling at Hunter Pence, who never once acknowledged their existence.

Anyway, that 20+ we spent on water, beer and brats could have gone to one of the local establishments. Instead the Cubs got that money. DAMN YOU RICKETTS!!!!!!

In all seriousness. That was a beautiful day at the ballpark and we both loved it. Credit where it's due for once.

You sold your Ricketts-hating soul for two seats to a blowout.  For shame.  You hear that, Ricketts?  I CAN'T BE BOUGHT!!!!  Probably.

[Internet Apex]

So today, TPex and I thought it would be nice to head out to the old ballpark for a Memorial Day Matinee. We didn't really move quickly enough on our morning to do list so we ended up deciding not to go. We watched the first inning on TV and decided to head down to The Darkhorse for a salad (once the least surprising something something) and a brew or two. As we walked down Sheffield during the third inning we watched some of the game through the glory hole and then walked another 20 paces when we were stopped by one of the Wrigley Ambassador dudes. In a very thick Baastin accent he asked us where we were headed. We told him and he asked if we'd like to go into the game. I said, yes. He pulled two RF bleacher tickets out of an envelope and escorted us right into the ballpark (we scored a free Santo shirt on the way) and all the way to our seats, then told us to enjoy the game.

Well, we tried but Rodrigo Lopez and Jeff Samardjiza wouldn't allow it. Nor would the dumbass suburbanites in queer shorts who spent zero seconds watching the game and about an hour yelling at Hunter Pence, who never once acknowledged their existence.

Anyway, that 20+ we spent on water, beer and brats could have gone to one of the local establishments. Instead the Cubs got that money. DAMN YOU RICKETTS!!!!!!

In all seriousness. That was a beautiful day at the ballpark and we both loved it. Credit where it's due for once.

You sold your Ricketts-hating soul for two seats to a blowout.  For shame.  You hear that, Ricketts?  I CAN'T BE BOUGHT!!!!  Probably.

It's not just the tickets, man. We got t-shirts too.

[Saul Goodman]

So today, TPex and I thought it would be nice to head out to the old ballpark for a Memorial Day Matinee. We didn't really move quickly enough on our morning to do list so we ended up deciding not to go. We watched the first inning on TV and decided to head down to The Darkhorse for a salad (once the least surprising something something) and a brew or two. As we walked down Sheffield during the third inning we watched some of the game through the glory hole and then walked another 20 paces when we were stopped by one of the Wrigley Ambassador dudes. In a very thick Baastin accent he asked us where we were headed. We told him and he asked if we'd like to go into the game. I said, yes. He pulled two RF bleacher tickets out of an envelope and escorted us right into the ballpark (we scored a free Santo shirt on the way) and all the way to our seats, then told us to enjoy the game.

Well, we tried but Rodrigo Lopez and Jeff Samardjiza wouldn't allow it. Nor would the dumbass suburbanites in queer shorts who spent zero seconds watching the game and about an hour yelling at Hunter Pence, who never once acknowledged their existence.

Anyway, that 20+ we spent on water, beer and brats could have gone to one of the local establishments. Instead the Cubs got that money. DAMN YOU RICKETTS!!!!!!

In all seriousness. That was a beautiful day at the ballpark and we both loved it. Credit where it's due for once.

You sold your Ricketts-hating soul for two seats to a blowout.  For shame.  You hear that, Ricketts?  I CAN'T BE BOUGHT!!!!  Probably.

It's not just the tickets, man. We got t-shirts too.

That son of a bitch.