Guess who I carried on my plane today? - Page 3

Pumpy Tudors · 04-30-2010, 04:34 PM

The only celebrity I've seen near a plane was Franco Harris (who was mentioned years ago earlier in this thread). He had just arrived in Pittsburgh on the same plane that I was leaving on. The most interesting thing about that (to me, anyway) is that there is a life-size statue of Franco Harris making the Immaculate Reception in the Pittsburgh airport. You have to walk past that statue to get into or out of the terminal, so it must've been quite a sight for anyone who saw him near the statue as he was leaving.

Logan · 05-01-2010, 10:48 AM

Was it Santonio Holmes?

Pumpy Tudors · 05-01-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Was it Santonio Holmes?

No, it was Franco Harris.

PilotMan · 09-12-2010, 10:00 PM

Didn't get to say hi, but I had Hugh Jackman on the plane today from Newark to Detroit.

CrimsonFox · 09-13-2010, 12:24 AM

Michael Chang? Was that that guy in the Nuprin commercial with Jimmy Connors?

CrimsonFox · 09-13-2010, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Toddzilla

I was on a cuise a few years ago that my wife set up. It turned out to be a baseball cruise with all these current and former major leaguers. I got to hob-nob with:

Bob Feller
Jack Morris
Vida Blue
Jeff Reardon (pre-arrest)
Tony Oliva
Enos Slaughter
Jason Giambi (pre-roids blow up)
Brooks Robinson
Earl Weaver (pre-dead)
Mickey Lolich
and a collection of scrubs like Benny Agbayani and Kelly Wunsch

and when I say hob-nob, I got to talk to them, take pictues, get autographs, eat lunch, etc. I played blackjack for a few hours with Jeff Reardon and got to chat for a long time with Jason Giambi and his girlfriend on a shore excursion (this was after his MVP year with the A's - he said he loved playing there and would never leave for a NY or LA

)

Coolest. Vacation. EVAR.

AWESOME trip! Pre-dead Earl Weaver LOLOLOLOL! I HOPE so!

Mustang · 09-13-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

Didn't get to say hi, but I had Hugh Jackman on the plane today from Newark to Detroit.

Don't you ever let anyone in the plane?

PilotMan · 09-13-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Don't you ever let anyone in the plane?

Nice

, I get it from my wife too, for saying I put gas on the car too. I think it's a regional thing.

Alan T · 09-13-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

Nice

, I get it from my wife too, for saying I put gas on the car too. I think it's a regional thing.

My wife constantly mixes up "In" and "On" but I always assumed it was because she was first a Spanish speaker and English is a second language for her. (Just to be clear, she is fluent in English and probably speaks it better than I do, just mixes up In and On all of the time)

rjolley · 09-13-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

Nice

, I get it from my wife too, for saying I put gas on the car too. I think it's a regional thing.

I must say, I've never heard of gas on the car...

Sun Tzu · 09-13-2010, 12:55 PM

As a kid I once flew a SF to DC plane with Joe Theisman. What's funny is, my uncle, who was a huge Giants fan, was picking me up at the airport. This was back when you could wait at the gate for people to come off the plane, and he said it took every ounce of will in his body to not yell out "Look out for Lawrence Taylor!"

PilotMan · 08-21-2012, 07:47 PM

On a flight from San Antonio to Washington-Dulles today:

Today, he actually looked like a man who just came from the YMCA. His wife otoh, was dressed to the nines.

JediKooter · 08-22-2012, 10:33 AM

Nice! He relay an offer you couldn't refuse?

CraigSca · 08-22-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

AWESOME trip! Pre-dead Earl Weaver LOLOLOLOL! I HOPE so!

Interestingly enough, Earl Weaver is STILL pre-dead.

Rizon · 08-22-2012, 10:52 AM

I had a friend that once thought he saw Sharon Stone driving in SF. That is all I got.

Actually, I know Piney from Sons of Anarchy.

JediKooter · 08-22-2012, 11:11 AM

I once flew on a plane with Steve Garvey to Salt Lake City, but, have never been on the same plane as Rizon.

Suicane75 · 08-22-2012, 11:14 AM

I played wiffle ball at 3am with the bassist for Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers.

Rizon · 08-22-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

but, have never been on the same plane as Rizon.

Or so you think ...

DaddyTorgo · 08-22-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

Actually, I know Piney from Sons of Anarchy.

O really? That's cool. Tell him that I'm bummed he got killed.

Pumpy Tudors · 08-22-2012, 05:54 PM

I was on a flight with Hal Sparks last month. That was about as notable as the color of my urine this morning.

Rizon · 08-22-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

O really? That's cool. Tell him that I'm bummed he got killed.

So is he.

JediKooter · 08-22-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I was on a flight with Hal Sparks last month. That was about as notable as the color of my urine this morning.

I heard he hates the Pittsburgh Power.

stevew · 08-22-2012, 08:01 PM

I was going to guess you were flying former Polish president Lech Wałęsa

Jack1974 · 08-22-2012, 08:22 PM

Saw Minka Kelly on a flight from NY to Miami eight months ago. A stunning woman.

Pumpy Tudors · 08-22-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

I heard he hates the Pittsburgh Power.

He can go jump off a bridge into lake fuck.

sterlingice · 08-22-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

He can go jump off a bridge into lake fuck.

SI

Toddzilla · 08-23-2012, 12:13 AM

I got to shoot hoops with Bob Dylan

PilotMan · 10-12-2012, 08:46 PM

So I'm at LGA yesterday and I'm doing pilot stuff up front with my headset on and talking to ATC and notice that some woman (I assume ground personnel at this point because I'm busy) and I go back to work. Then I get a tap, tap, tap on my shoulder, and a "Hey, Hey", and I proceed to turn around and give this woman a horrible, "why the fuck are you bothering me look" and ignore here. She then proceeds to say, "Hi, it's Liza." And I'm like uhhh, ok, casue I have no idea who she is at this point. So I realize she is still talking to me and she says, "Liza Minnelli". That got my attention, lol, and I proceeded to shake her hand. So yeah, I was rude to Liza Minnelli. The guy I was flying with just laughed because he was just watching all this unfold and he said the look on my face was priceless.

I didn't recognize her because she looked like this:

Not this, which is how I remember her:

Lathum · 10-12-2012, 08:50 PM

She should be happy you are so focused on your work since she is flying on a plane you pilot.

cuervo72 · 10-12-2012, 08:54 PM

So...Liza Minnelli just goes up to people to ask them "Hey! Do you recognize me?"

PilotMan · 10-12-2012, 08:58 PM

We were taking her to Richmond, Va last night. I guess she had a show in Newport tonight, anyway she wanted to ask if there was any way we could go easy on the descent cause her ears cause her a lot of pain. She was very nice to the whole crew, and very thankful afterward.

Sun Tzu · 10-12-2012, 09:38 PM

I met a bunch of famous Golfers, including Tiger, Phil, etc...because I have a second cousin PGA pro.

Phil is a pool shark, and yes I found that out the hard way. Bastard. Oh, I also had thanksgiving dinner with Phil, his wife, Mark Calcc, my cousin, and my family. I forget the year...I do remember Barry Sanders breaking off a big run that day, so it was a while ago.

I'm sorry...that's what this thread was ultimately turning into, right?

frnk55 · 10-13-2012, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

So...Liza Minnelli just goes up to people to ask them "Hey! Do you recognize me?"

I was kinda wondering that too.

Kodos · 10-13-2012, 06:52 AM

"By the way, Liza, I don't want you to freak out, but the pilot is going to be in the audience."

PilotMan · 10-17-2012, 10:47 PM

This man will be somewhat happy that today's game was postponed until tomorrow because he was crabby that he wasn't going to be in Detroit for the start of it. We were on time, so I don't know what his original plans were.

DaddyTorgo · 10-17-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

This man will be somewhat happy that today's game was postponed until tomorrow because he was crabby that he wasn't going to be in Detroit for the start of it. We were on time, so I don't know what his original plans were.

You couldn't crash the plane?

I kid...I kid. We'd miss you.

Matthean · 10-17-2012, 11:21 PM

Him, crabby? No, it simply can't be true.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-17-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

So...Liza Minnelli just goes up to people to ask them "Hey! Do you recognize me?"

Testing a new ad campaign for American Express

PilotMan · 11-15-2012, 11:45 PM

She was so nice. We took her from STL to LGA tonight. She says, "Anyone who flies me home has good sex." My wife will be pleased. We are going away for our anniversary this weekend.

M GO BLUE!!! · 11-15-2012, 11:48 PM

Is it really guessing if you give us a pic?

Shouldn't it be more like "Someone was on the plane. Guess who!"

Then we ponder and make a few stabs in the dark... much like you will be doing this weekend. Happy Anniversary!

Kodos · 11-16-2012, 06:49 AM

"This is Dr. Ruth, and you are in the air."

cougarfreak · 11-16-2012, 07:10 AM

That's hilarious.

JediKooter · 11-16-2012, 10:37 AM

Mmmmm... Mile High Club.

Grover · 11-16-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

Then we ponder and make a few stabs in the dark... much like you will be doing this weekend. Happy Anniversary!

Ha!

Drake · 11-16-2012, 05:06 PM

I missed the Liza Minelli story the first time around. Absolutely awesome.

PilotMan · 12-05-2012, 09:05 PM

It wasn't on my plane per se, but on a flight I was about to get on. I had a nice long chat with Neil Rackers today. He was on his way to Cincy to kick for the Bengals tomorrow along with Billy Cundiff. Supposedly, Nugent got hurt today, and might be out for quite a while.

He talked about a bunch of stuff from the Super Bowl against the Steelers, to comments that he and Santonio Holmes exchanged later on, to playing for Mike Brown, to Kurt Warner, special needs kids and foundations and his bar fight in Covington when he was with the Bengals. We didn't end up talking all football, we got to talking about careers and my job and kids as well. We're both the same age, so I think that played a lot into the conversation too. I'd much rather chat and have a handshake with a guy, then chase someone around for autographs and photos.

cuervo72 · 12-05-2012, 09:11 PM

Heh, these kickers really must get to know each other fairly well, as it's always the same guys who try out every time a kicker gets cut or injured.

(and they've all been through Washington)

Butter · 01-19-2013, 05:41 AM

As I'm preparing to get on my flight from Dayton to San Francisco this morning, I look up and see a face I recognize but couldn't quite place. I'm staring at the guy, and he kinda gives me the "what are you looking at" look. It takes a second, then I realize it's Minnesota basketball coach Tubby Smith. I look at his carry-on, and sure enough it's got a maroon and gold name tag on it that says "Tubby Smith". Me in my Ohio St. T-shirt was just getting ready to say something as he is 7 feet from me, but then he turns around and boards a plane to Minneapolis through his gate. Just missed him!

Must've been checking out recruits last night or something.

SegRat · 01-19-2013, 07:23 AM

I have a inmate on my floor that is a former mlb player.

rowech · 01-19-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

As I'm preparing to get on my flight from Dayton to San Francisco this morning, I look up and see a face I recognize but couldn't quite place. I'm staring at the guy, and he kinda gives me the "what are you looking at" look. It takes a second, then I realize it's Minnesota basketball coach Tubby Smith. I look at his carry-on, and sure enough it's got a maroon and gold name tag on it that says "Tubby Smith". Me in my Ohio St. T-shirt was just getting ready to say something as he is 7 feet from me, but then he turns around and boards a plane to Minneapolis through his gate. Just missed him!

Must've been checking out recruits last night or something.

Flyin' to the Hoop is this weekend. Lot of talent at one place.

04-30-2010, 04:34 PM	#101
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	The only celebrity I've seen near a plane was Franco Harris (who was mentioned years ago earlier in this thread). He had just arrived in Pittsburgh on the same plane that I was leaving on. The most interesting thing about that (to me, anyway) is that there is a life-size statue of Franco Harris making the Immaculate Reception in the Pittsburgh airport. You have to walk past that statue to get into or out of the terminal, so it must've been quite a sight for anyone who saw him near the statue as he was leaving. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

09-12-2010, 10:00 PM	#104
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Didn't get to say hi, but I had Hugh Jackman on the plane today from Newark to Detroit. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

09-13-2010, 12:55 PM	#111
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	As a kid I once flew a SF to DC plane with Joe Theisman. What's funny is, my uncle, who was a huge Giants fan, was picking me up at the airport. This was back when you could wait at the gate for people to come off the plane, and he said it took every ounce of will in his body to not yell out "Look out for Lawrence Taylor!" __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

08-21-2012, 07:47 PM	#112
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	On a flight from San Antonio to Washington-Dulles today: Today, he actually looked like a man who just came from the YMCA. His wife otoh, was dressed to the nines. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

08-22-2012, 10:33 AM	#113
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Nice! He relay an offer you couldn't refuse? __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

05-01-2010, 10:48 AM	#102
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Was it Santonio Holmes?

09-13-2010, 12:24 AM	#105
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	Michael Chang? Was that that guy in the Nuprin commercial with Jimmy Connors?

08-22-2012, 11:11 AM	#116
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	I once flew on a plane with Steve Garvey to Salt Lake City, but, have never been on the same plane as Rizon. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4 Last edited by JediKooter : 08-22-2012 at 11:11 AM. Reason: cant spell

08-22-2012, 11:14 AM	#117
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	I played wiffle ball at 3am with the bassist for Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers.

08-22-2012, 05:54 PM	#120
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I was on a flight with Hal Sparks last month. That was about as notable as the color of my urine this morning. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

08-22-2012, 08:01 PM	#123
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I was going to guess you were flying former Polish president Lech Wałęsa

08-22-2012, 08:22 PM	#124
Jack1974 n00b Join Date: Aug 2012	Saw Minka Kelly on a flight from NY to Miami eight months ago. A stunning woman. Last edited by Jack1974 : 08-22-2012 at 08:23 PM.

08-23-2012, 12:13 AM	#127
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	I got to shoot hoops with Bob Dylan

10-12-2012, 08:46 PM	#128
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	So I'm at LGA yesterday and I'm doing pilot stuff up front with my headset on and talking to ATC and notice that some woman (I assume ground personnel at this point because I'm busy) and I go back to work. Then I get a tap, tap, tap on my shoulder, and a "Hey, Hey", and I proceed to turn around and give this woman a horrible, "why the fuck are you bothering me look" and ignore here. She then proceeds to say, "Hi, it's Liza." And I'm like uhhh, ok, casue I have no idea who she is at this point. So I realize she is still talking to me and she says, "Liza Minnelli". That got my attention, lol, and I proceeded to shake her hand. So yeah, I was rude to Liza Minnelli. The guy I was flying with just laughed because he was just watching all this unfold and he said the look on my face was priceless. I didn't recognize her because she looked like this: Not this, which is how I remember her: __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam Last edited by PilotMan : 10-12-2012 at 08:56 PM.

10-12-2012, 08:50 PM	#129
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	She should be happy you are so focused on your work since she is flying on a plane you pilot.

10-12-2012, 08:54 PM	#130
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	So...Liza Minnelli just goes up to people to ask them "Hey! Do you recognize me?" __________________ null

10-12-2012, 08:58 PM	#131
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	We were taking her to Richmond, Va last night. I guess she had a show in Newport tonight, anyway she wanted to ask if there was any way we could go easy on the descent cause her ears cause her a lot of pain. She was very nice to the whole crew, and very thankful afterward. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

10-12-2012, 09:38 PM	#132
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	I met a bunch of famous Golfers, including Tiger, Phil, etc...because I have a second cousin PGA pro. Phil is a pool shark, and yes I found that out the hard way. Bastard. Oh, I also had thanksgiving dinner with Phil, his wife, Mark Calcc, my cousin, and my family. I forget the year...I do remember Barry Sanders breaking off a big run that day, so it was a while ago. I'm sorry...that's what this thread was ultimately turning into, right? __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon. Last edited by Sun Tzu : 10-12-2012 at 09:40 PM.

10-13-2012, 06:52 AM	#134
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	"By the way, Liza, I don't want you to freak out, but the pilot is going to be in the audience." __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties. Last edited by Kodos : 10-13-2012 at 06:54 AM.

10-17-2012, 10:47 PM	#135
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	This man will be somewhat happy that today's game was postponed until tomorrow because he was crabby that he wasn't going to be in Detroit for the start of it. We were on time, so I don't know what his original plans were. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

10-17-2012, 11:21 PM	#137
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Him, crabby? No, it simply can't be true. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

11-15-2012, 11:45 PM	#139
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	She was so nice. We took her from STL to LGA tonight. She says, "Anyone who flies me home has good sex." My wife will be pleased. We are going away for our anniversary this weekend. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

11-15-2012, 11:48 PM	#140
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Is it really guessing if you give us a pic? Shouldn't it be more like "Someone was on the plane. Guess who!" Then we ponder and make a few stabs in the dark... much like you will be doing this weekend. Happy Anniversary!

11-16-2012, 06:49 AM	#141
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	"This is Dr. Ruth, and you are in the air."

11-16-2012, 07:10 AM	#142
cougarfreak College Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Out of Grad School Hell :)	That's hilarious. __________________ “I don’t like the Cubs,” Joey Votto said. “And I’m not going to pat anybody with a Cubs uniform on the back."

11-16-2012, 10:37 AM	#143
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Mmmmm... Mile High Club. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

11-16-2012, 05:06 PM	#145
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	I missed the Liza Minelli story the first time around. Absolutely awesome.

12-05-2012, 09:05 PM	#146
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	It wasn't on my plane per se, but on a flight I was about to get on. I had a nice long chat with Neil Rackers today. He was on his way to Cincy to kick for the Bengals tomorrow along with Billy Cundiff. Supposedly, Nugent got hurt today, and might be out for quite a while. He talked about a bunch of stuff from the Super Bowl against the Steelers, to comments that he and Santonio Holmes exchanged later on, to playing for Mike Brown, to Kurt Warner, special needs kids and foundations and his bar fight in Covington when he was with the Bengals. We didn't end up talking all football, we got to talking about careers and my job and kids as well. We're both the same age, so I think that played a lot into the conversation too. I'd much rather chat and have a handshake with a guy, then chase someone around for autographs and photos. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

12-05-2012, 09:11 PM	#147
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Heh, these kickers really must get to know each other fairly well, as it's always the same guys who try out every time a kicker gets cut or injured. (and they've all been through Washington) __________________ null

01-19-2013, 05:41 AM	#148
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	As I'm preparing to get on my flight from Dayton to San Francisco this morning, I look up and see a face I recognize but couldn't quite place. I'm staring at the guy, and he kinda gives me the "what are you looking at" look. It takes a second, then I realize it's Minnesota basketball coach Tubby Smith. I look at his carry-on, and sure enough it's got a maroon and gold name tag on it that says "Tubby Smith". Me in my Ohio St. T-shirt was just getting ready to say something as he is 7 feet from me, but then he turns around and boards a plane to Minneapolis through his gate. Just missed him! Must've been checking out recruits last night or something. __________________ My listening habits

01-19-2013, 07:23 AM	#149
SegRat High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Oshkosh, WI	I have a inmate on my floor that is a former mlb player. __________________ USFL: Charlotte Fightn' Squirrels

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