Good lord, it just won't stop. The computer nightmare goes on and on and on. Endless restarts, endless scans. Norton keeps finding things then declaring it clean then finding more. Calm and normalcy seems to return and then it starts over again. Then I try to back up files to disk so I can reformat and that doesn't work.
Suicide appears to be the only option. Goodbye cruel world. Bury me in a Tillman jersey...
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Fashion commissioner one ups George Plimpton
In a stunning development our own fashion commissioner has not only followed in the dead footsteps of George Plimpton but one upped him by playing in a regular season game... and without a helmet !
As Kelly Bundy used to say "It wobbles the mind". Many know that the fashion commissioner goes into a nearby phone booth on Sundays and comes out as Giant man. Not as many know Rich's second team is the Titans, so it was a dream come true for Gearman x. The Titans won the game to remain undefeated and so Dick Lynch's namesake continues to enjoy a fans season for the ages.... so far. The Commish goes into the books with one completion, one concussion and no clear memory of the past 4 years of his life.
In other news this weeks fashion power rankings profiling the teams of the AFC east were posted just minutes ago. Check 'em out http://www.footballfashionfanatics.com/Week_7_afc_west_power_rankings.html
Monday, October 20, 2008
FFF crippled by computer problems. National guard called in to restore order.
My computer was in the stranglehold of some god damned… thing for the past few days. Hijacking my browser and causing strange behaviour in a lot of key programs. The resulting brain anyurism, epileptic fits and tourettes-like outbursts have wreaked havoc over here at FFF command central.
Each time I think it’s under control it comes back from the dead like some B-movie serial killer. I mean really…
My fits of rage during this battle caused me to channel Mo Syzlak the bartender from the Simpsons. When I thought of what dickhead would foist these problems on other humans I thought, as Mo said “If I ever get my hands on you I’m gonna rip your eyeballs out and shove them up your ass so you can watch me kick the crap out of you”
So the battles not over yet but if you’re reading this it means that I’ve at least regained the capability to post.
Each time I think it’s under control it comes back from the dead like some B-movie serial killer. I mean really…
My fits of rage during this battle caused me to channel Mo Syzlak the bartender from the Simpsons. When I thought of what dickhead would foist these problems on other humans I thought, as Mo said “If I ever get my hands on you I’m gonna rip your eyeballs out and shove them up your ass so you can watch me kick the crap out of you”
So the battles not over yet but if you’re reading this it means that I’ve at least regained the capability to post.
The Fashion Commissioner, aka Giant Man has discovered a new Giants history site and it is just amazing. Any football fan will find great stuff and for Giant fans it's like being a Juggs subscriber in a Vegas strip club. 'nuff said. http://history.giants.com/
So down to fashion business. The Jets lose on a 57 yard field goal in OT to the Raiders. They were wearing their green pants. Karma got ‘em for it. The green pants suck, put ‘em away for good.
This does however provide new information in the discussion regarding if a team can wear their throwbacks twice in a season and wear an alternate uni as well. The Jets green pants would have to qualify as an alternate uniform since their standard road pants are white. Since Gang Green has already worn their throwbacks twice this season it would appear that the twice a season rule for throwbacks is a separate issue from alternates.
The Cowboys got beat by the Rams who continue to shine in their new semi retro uniforms. The ‘boys looked at St Louis’ record and ignored the the power of the new duds and paid the price.
Herm Edward once hired a guy just to handle clock management at the end of the halves. When will teams wise up and hire consultants (like us) to advise them on fashion issues that clearly have an effect on game results?
Watched the Giant game and it was a study in contrasts uni-wise. San Fran looked spectacular with an especially vibrant red on the font of the tackle twill jersey numbers. Numbers which by the way are the unusual three layer twill variety, the under most layer being the black to give a previously discussed 3d effect.
The blood red of the helmet paint just resonates.
There was a lot of variation in the outer layer white socks of the niners and I’m surprised the NFL fashion police didn’t pick up on this.
The Giant were in their home blues and this is where they shine. Simple white single layer twill cut in a basic football font on no nonsense solid blue jerseys combine with the minimalist elements of the rest of the uni to add up to BIG BLUE. If San Fran’s uni was a symphony then NY’s was a steamrolling power trio at an absolutely rockin’ house party. They’re both great but I know where I wanna be…
Not that NY was without nice details. The red collar yoke web that holds the mandatory collar NFL logo is unusual and a real nice touch. Some of the players were wearing long sleeve under armour type matching undershirts and it was reminiscent of the days when there actually were long sleeve jerseys. (see previous post on the NY Titans away jeresy) Todays ultra tailored second skin fit jerseys have taken away some of the classic football look from bygone era’s so this look was noteworthy and welcome.
Also noteworthy on the Giants side of the ball was the unusual helmets worn by both Justin Tuck and Fred Robbins. (yes I know they've worn them before. I think Brandon Jacobs even sported one for a while last season but this is the first chance I've had to comment) I believe this is the Schutt ION 4d My problem with it?... Can’t they make their improvements without giving it that dopey Klingon forehead look. It would still be distinctive from other features so please Schutt, lose that pointless protrusion.
So down to fashion business. The Jets lose on a 57 yard field goal in OT to the Raiders. They were wearing their green pants. Karma got ‘em for it. The green pants suck, put ‘em away for good.
This does however provide new information in the discussion regarding if a team can wear their throwbacks twice in a season and wear an alternate uni as well. The Jets green pants would have to qualify as an alternate uniform since their standard road pants are white. Since Gang Green has already worn their throwbacks twice this season it would appear that the twice a season rule for throwbacks is a separate issue from alternates.
The Cowboys got beat by the Rams who continue to shine in their new semi retro uniforms. The ‘boys looked at St Louis’ record and ignored the the power of the new duds and paid the price.
Herm Edward once hired a guy just to handle clock management at the end of the halves. When will teams wise up and hire consultants (like us) to advise them on fashion issues that clearly have an effect on game results?
Watched the Giant game and it was a study in contrasts uni-wise. San Fran looked spectacular with an especially vibrant red on the font of the tackle twill jersey numbers. Numbers which by the way are the unusual three layer twill variety, the under most layer being the black to give a previously discussed 3d effect.
The blood red of the helmet paint just resonates.
There was a lot of variation in the outer layer white socks of the niners and I’m surprised the NFL fashion police didn’t pick up on this.
The Giant were in their home blues and this is where they shine. Simple white single layer twill cut in a basic football font on no nonsense solid blue jerseys combine with the minimalist elements of the rest of the uni to add up to BIG BLUE. If San Fran’s uni was a symphony then NY’s was a steamrolling power trio at an absolutely rockin’ house party. They’re both great but I know where I wanna be…
Not that NY was without nice details. The red collar yoke web that holds the mandatory collar NFL logo is unusual and a real nice touch. Some of the players were wearing long sleeve under armour type matching undershirts and it was reminiscent of the days when there actually were long sleeve jerseys. (see previous post on the NY Titans away jeresy) Todays ultra tailored second skin fit jerseys have taken away some of the classic football look from bygone era’s so this look was noteworthy and welcome.
Also noteworthy on the Giants side of the ball was the unusual helmets worn by both Justin Tuck and Fred Robbins. (yes I know they've worn them before. I think Brandon Jacobs even sported one for a while last season but this is the first chance I've had to comment) I believe this is the Schutt ION 4d My problem with it?... Can’t they make their improvements without giving it that dopey Klingon forehead look. It would still be distinctive from other features so please Schutt, lose that pointless protrusion.
Generally, I like Schutt. I even own one myself. I bought it for my ill advised foray back into footall a few years back when I couldn't find a Riddell that fit as well as the Schutt DNA. I love the fit and protection of the helmet but the DNA makes me look like the Great Kazoo cartoon character from the Flintstones when viewed straight on from the front.
If forced to choose, I'd take the Klingon look over that but why do I have to. Is it too much to ask to get the look right when innovating?
More later if I ever get this fucking virus under control…
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tech note
Just a note to say that I just realized that the click here's don't actually work on the blog. They work on the site so if you want to see what the items refer to just go to the site version of the item at http://www.footballfashionfanatics.com/.
Or you can wait for me to figure out how to make the links work on this blog but I've got a constantly puking, dumping, crying baby to deal with. The baby just turned six weeks old and you guys with kids out there know what that means. Yeah, that's right; it means the post birth ban on sex has just expired so I also have a partner who needs... ahem... attention.
So the point is that I wouldn't hold my breath if I was you waiting for me to fix a tech problem. Yes I know its probably a simple thing that even a semi computer literate chimp could handle, but even a simple computer thing can tie me up for hours. These are hours I need to stay on the cutting edge of football fashion for you our faithfull, charming and talented readers .... ; )
Here's a pic of us before we became covered with spit up and reeked of diapers.
This is a woman who looks good in a football jersey and even went along with making "Tank" one of our kids middle names.
Shortly after he popped out I mentioned that he had a neck like Tank Johnson. I would have been happy using it as a nickname but she insisted it be on the birth certificate.
Believe it or not this was mild compared to what she actually claimed to want to name him before he was born..... D'Brickashaw ; )
Is that a great football partner or what?
Or you can wait for me to figure out how to make the links work on this blog but I've got a constantly puking, dumping, crying baby to deal with. The baby just turned six weeks old and you guys with kids out there know what that means. Yeah, that's right; it means the post birth ban on sex has just expired so I also have a partner who needs... ahem... attention.
So the point is that I wouldn't hold my breath if I was you waiting for me to fix a tech problem. Yes I know its probably a simple thing that even a semi computer literate chimp could handle, but even a simple computer thing can tie me up for hours. These are hours I need to stay on the cutting edge of football fashion for you our faithfull, charming and talented readers .... ; )
Here's a pic of us before we became covered with spit up and reeked of diapers.
This is a woman who looks good in a football jersey and even went along with making "Tank" one of our kids middle names.
Shortly after he popped out I mentioned that he had a neck like Tank Johnson. I would have been happy using it as a nickname but she insisted it be on the birth certificate.
Believe it or not this was mild compared to what she actually claimed to want to name him before he was born..... D'Brickashaw ; )
Is that a great football partner or what?
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
New reader question takes the cake
Our very own "Beach Gal" comes through with this question.
"Are the teams only allowed to wear their throwbacks twice a season, and what does a hot voluptuous beach gal like me have to do to get busy with a football fashion stud muffin like you?"
..... ....... ok, I added the last part of that question but first part was legit.
The answer is yes and I suspect she was throwing us a softball just to get us warmed up. It may have been a pity question but much like a pity squeeze... We'll take it.
The better question that it brings up is "can a team wear its throwback on two occasions and then an alternate on another?" And so I pick up the red phone on the FFF main desk and call to our crack team of fashion researchers to crank up the phone lines and huge mainframe FFF computers to find an answer.
More later on this developing issue
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Fans rejoice over release of NFC west power rankings
Follow this link to go to one of the most exciting weeks of power rankings ever.... EVER !
Also this from the Browns website:
Brown pants update: No, the brown pants the Browns wore in their Aug. 18 Monday night massacre against the Giants were not set ablaze. They're collecting dust in the team equipment room and will be there for the next three years.
When an NFL club requests a special uniform change, it must live with it for a period of five years. The Browns pants were requested two years ago and only used that one time.
At the time of that uniform change request, the Browns also were granted permission to use the 1957 uniform that they will wear Monday night against the Giants. The throwback style has the player numbers on both sides of the helmet instead of on the shoulders of the brown jerseys.
When an NFL club requests a special uniform change, it must live with it for a period of five years. The Browns pants were requested two years ago and only used that one time.
At the time of that uniform change request, the Browns also were granted permission to use the 1957 uniform that they will wear Monday night against the Giants. The throwback style has the player numbers on both sides of the helmet instead of on the shoulders of the brown jerseys.
This neglects to mention that the changes include thinner pant striping and that the helmet stripe is just white as opposed to the current white bordered by brown....
Monday, October 13, 2008
Updated Wow with Seahawk details !
What a weekend of football uniform pageantry!
There’s just so much ready to spew from my fevered brain that I’m going to go stream of consciousness and let you poor bastards sort it out.
The Rams shock the Skins… is it coincidence that they look spectacular with the white pants and tastefully striped pants. There was a little dignity in their unpretentious look that’s been lacking the past few years. Sure, other people will go on about it being their first game under new coach Haslett. What-e- veeerrr. To many Ram uni’s click here without a pants stripe of any kind the past few years if you ask me. All that they need to do now it turn that vertical shoulder stripe back into the curling Ram horn that it used to be.
There’s just so much ready to spew from my fevered brain that I’m going to go stream of consciousness and let you poor bastards sort it out.
The Rams shock the Skins… is it coincidence that they look spectacular with the white pants and tastefully striped pants. There was a little dignity in their unpretentious look that’s been lacking the past few years. Sure, other people will go on about it being their first game under new coach Haslett. What-e- veeerrr. To many Ram uni’s click here without a pants stripe of any kind the past few years if you ask me. All that they need to do now it turn that vertical shoulder stripe back into the curling Ram horn that it used to be.
Watching the Texans Miami highlights halfway through that game I was reminded of how much I wished they were consequential because I really did like their uni this week. click here Understated shoulder striping, great choice of colors, a logo simple sleek and macho. Then they go on to beat the surging Fins… coincidence? Maybe.
The NY Jets in Titan uni’s keep the good mojo going with another win in the Throwbacks. click here Previous complaints about the uni include poor visibility of the numbers. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… Woody, tell the boys in design to make it a double layer twill number with a white outline. It would fit the color scheme and solves the visibility problem. I know its not 100 percent authentic but neither is the colored facemask or the Nike swooshed shoes. Either go all out or make this little adjustment for the fans in the seats.
In other Jets news, new punter Reggie Hooges hails from Ball State. I hated to see our token Aussie go but Reggie gives me an excuse to implore new readers to go to the weekly column archives (link on the weekly column page) and read about the fighting gonads of Ball state ; )
Final Jet note: Love that the grounds crew at the meadowlands put the Jet end zone logo in NY Titan colors…. Nice touch
New favourite wacky football name… Defensive lineman for the Bengals, Frosty Rucker. Shades of Alien 2 “Stay frosty, man” Anyone with that name deserves his own little fan club along the line of Gurellas Gorillas. Maybe a steroid buff version of Frosty the Snowman as a mascot?
Random note. Basic FFF principles include detesting with every fiber of our being solid tops together with solid pants. Seattle being one of the prime offenders. However to even out the balance sheet, gotta say I love that rounded shoulder panel tab thing on the Seahawks white jersey. I think that’s unique to them. Kudos
Interestingly enough you can see that skill positions have the rounded shoulder tabs but it appears the linemen do not. Things that make you go hmmm.... Still can't say why but I love that flourescent green pant stripe and collar stripe. There's just nothing like it anywhere else in the league, and even though I like it, I don't think it should be copied. I think it's just a one off thing that works. Thoughts? Comments? I'm talkin' to you Stiener.The Card come up big beating the Cowboys. The Cowboys have one of the best uni’s in the league but as I watched the highlights I was struck at how good the Cards looked in their Tillman reds. Click here The Boys looked stale somehow and the Cards looked more solid and traditional than usual but the thin front curving pant stripe puts them squarely in the new millennium. It was a upset for the Cards on the design scoreboard as well as the stadium scoreboard. Nobody saw this one coming.Especially not Johnny Niland who just recently denigrated the Cards D as weak while trying to demean the Jets victory over them. Perhaps, before the season is over Phoenix will come to describe more than just the city they call home.
Random note: New Bud lite ads tout it’s superiority due to it’s “Drinkability”One of the many things I love about beer is the absurdity of the ads related to the product but this pushes the limit. Unless some competing brand has decided to put out a beer in gel form, I can’t see how any one of them is more “drinkable” than the other. They should just claim that those cool colored bottle shaped aluminium containers are a reason to choose them. That I could agree with.
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