Unfortunately, it took me a little over a year to reach 100, but we made it and thanks to everyone for reading all along the way. I am certainly looking forward to the next 100 posts and I hope that you are too!
As I’m sure you’ve heard by this point, the Butler Bulldogs are going “dancing” in the “Big Dance” again this year as the men’s basketball team earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, picking up a No. 9 seed in the South Bracket and a chance to play No. 8 seeded LSU in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The Bulldogs and Tigers will go head-to-head on Thursday, March 19 at 12:20 p.m. (EST). For info on tickets, bus trips, viewing parties, etc., please visit:
www.butler.edu/alumni
http://www.butlersports.com/
Also, to learn more about the team and even a little bit about me, check out this new web page on Butler’s site:
http://www.butler.edu/spotlight/ (http://www.butler.edu/spotlight/?pg=7170)
In addition, don’t forget to check out The Indianapolis Star’s coverage of the Bulldogs headed up by staff writer David Woods. There’s always some good info and insight there. Check it out: www.indystar.com/butler.
Now keep in mind that it isn’t just the men’s team that will be dancing this year as the Butler women have earned a shot to compete in the NCAA women’s NIT tournament this week as well. Their game location, opponent and time are still to be announced, so be on the lookout for that!
Good luck to all my Dawgs in action this week! Let’s show the nation just what ‘The Butler Way’ on the hardwood looks like! Go Dawgs!
In honor of my 100th post, I wanted to do something special, but I wasn’t sure what that might be, especially since I dropped the “25 Random Things About Me” post a couple of weeks ago. Eventually, my inspiration came in the strangest of places as it ultimately was the 69th birthday of Chuck Norris that helped me come up with the subject of my 100th post.
In recent years, the popularity and cult following of Chuck Norris has exploded across America. Why, you ask? Well, material like “Walker, Texas Ranger,” and "The Delta Force" might have helped (not likely), but really, it was the ability of his persona to be played-up in a Paul Bunyan-esque way that shot his stock through the roof. Look no further than http://www.chucknorrisfacts.com/ and you’ll see exactly what I mean.
Read through the first page and if you aren’t laughing, then please consult a physician immediately. That stuff is hilarious and has led to the cultural phenomenon that is, Chuck Norris.
So, the following are some “Blue II Facts” that I thought I would share with you. Now, I can’t take credit for these, as they really come from my dad and his friends. They tend to find themselves more humorous than they really are, but I even had to laugh at a few of these “facts” and I think you might too.
I wanted those guys to think up 100 Blue II Facts in honor of my 100th post. The best they could do is 65, in honor of the NCAA Tournament field of 65 teams. Fair enough. So, I’m challenging you, the reader, can you help me get to 100 Blue II Facts? I need just 35 more. If you think of one, head to the comments section and leave your own “Blue II Fact.” Thanks!
And without further adieu, I give you 65 Blue II Facts:
Blue II doesn’t snore, he growls.
Blue II doesn’t chew rawhides, he chews bones.
Blue II can either squat or lift his leg to pee.
Blue II ate Blue I.
Blue II is smarter than your Honor Roll student.
The Amazon rainforest was created after a Blue II bathroom break.
Blue II gets more stud requests than Seabiscuit.
Blue II sired Seabiscuit.
Blue II's flatulence was the inspiration for the atomic bomb
Blue II doesn’t chew his food, he swallows it whole.
Blue II stuffs his own animals.
Blue II came up with the idea for Butler University, then told Ovid Butler to create it.
Ever seen a metal chain snap in half? Chain up Blue II.
Blue II doesn’t wear a flea collar. Fleas wear Blue II collars. They don’t work.
Blue II doesn’t bark. He speaks.
Blue II once caught a cold. That cold is now dead.
Blue II walks around naked every day...because he can.
Blue II understands and can speak 12 different languages. However, he chooses not to articulate with words as mere humans do not have the brain capacity to comprehend his diction.
Blue II has the ability to type his blog, but doesn’t have to since a simple stare-down with his PC will type it for him.
Blue II knows who let the dogs out.
Blue II doesn't breathe, he holds air hostage.
When Blue crosses the street, the cars have to look both ways.
Blue II doesn’t play “fetch.” He plays “seek and destroy.”
Blue II purposely walks slowly so as to not speed up the rotation of the Earth.
Hinkle Fieldhouse was originally designed and built as a “dog house” for Blue II.
Blue II doesn’t have a yard; he has a 180 acre campus.
The electric fence was invented for Blue II. Invention fail.
Blue II runs through electric fences when he has an itch to scratch.
Every door Blue II walks through is a doggy door.
If your dog has five Milk Bones and Blue II has five Milk Bones. Blue II has more Milk Bones than your dog.
If your dog has five Milk Bones and Blue II has five Milk Bones. Blue II now has ten Milk Bones.
Blue II can sneeze with his eyes open.
When Butler University does not win the Horizon League McAfferty All-Sports Trophy, it is only because Blue II allows it.
Laika, the Soviet space dog was the first canine and mammal in space orbit, or so she thought when she saw Blue II floating by her capsule window.
To the naked eye, Blue II’s teeth appear crooked, that’s only because he has the ability to cross the eyes of humans that look at him.
The Grand Canyon was formed when Blue II was once looking for a place to bury a bone.
It's not a dog eat dog world. It's a Blue II eat dog world.
Blue II caught the Chuck Wagon covered wagon.
Blue II’s puppy teeth can cut diamonds.
The first Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain was actually the Running of the Bulldogs. The animals were the ancestors of Blue II. There were no survivors.
After Blue II was born, all cats immediately lost three lives.
Noah was the only man notified before Blue II relieved himself in the Atlantic Ocean.
The phrase "raining cats and dogs" came from the time Blue II was locked in a room with other collegiate mascots.
McGruff takes a bite out of crime. Blue II takes a bite out of McGruff..
Blue II was Paul Bunyan's first choice as a pet.
An early version of Mount Rushmore featured a sleeping Blue II curled up at the feet of George Washington.
Petting Blue II gives Matt Howard the ability to dunk on a 45-foot high basketball goal.
Blue II has never died on The Oregon Trail.
It is said that the vision of dogs is reduced to just black and white. Blue II sees in full-color 1080p HP high-definition.
Blue II has the ability to fly, freeze hell over, and make today the day that you die. Do not continue procrastinate life choices or chalk up detriments to these facts or he’ll call you on them.
Claims of nations and terrorist groups around the world having weapons of mass destruction are simply false. Blue II resides in Indiana.
Blue II will never chase his tail. If he did, he’d have no tail.
Blue II was actually Butler University’s 20th president and every president prior, but he lets Dr. Bobby Fong do the job in his stead.
Blue II dunked on Air Bud.
Blue II taught Astro Jetson how to fly and operate the iPhone.
Benji was actually “hunted” by Blue II. The deleted scenes reveal this. Blue II was eventually replaced in the movie by bears, wolves and cougars to make it more “believable.” Blue II killed said bears, wolves and cougars and he and Benji remain card-playing buddies to this day.
Blue II actually took the bullet for Old Yeller.
Blue II told Scooby Doo the riddle to every mystery he ever solved. EVER.
“Scooby Snacks” are actually “Blue II Snacks,” Blue II just sold Scooby Doo the rights to the name, in blood.
Scientists believe that one year of human’s life equals seven years for a dog. Blue II believes that scientists have a short life expectancy with talk like that.
The movie “Turner & Hooch” was originally titled “Turner & Blue II,” but Blue II turned down the role because he didn’t want to be portrayed as a slobbery mutt that gets yelled at by Tom Hanks.
Blue II “bites the hand that feeds” for sport.
Take Blue II to a cow pasture and what’s left is a pasture of rawhide bones.
Blue II doesn’t have toys, just other live animals he catches and then chews on.
In 2009, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Selection Committee gave Butler a No. 9 seed. As a result, Blue II has decided that the 2010 committee will be a committee of one: Blue II.
Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed those “Blue II Facts.” If you can think of more, then simply add them via the comment section.
Remember to check the sites I referenced above for the most up-to-date information on our Bulldogs and their respective post-season tournaments. In addition, I hope to have another post up by our game on Thursday with a little something involving me and an LSU Tiger, so be on the lookout for that.
Go Dawgs!
Blue II
4 comments:
Before God said, "Let there be light," He asked for Blue II's permission first.
Somebody made a crack about Butler basketball in front of Blue II once. ...Once!
Blue II may have been fixed, but if he looks at another dog just right...there'll be puppies.
Blue II taught Tony Hinkle how to coach.
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