Ambry Thomas Returns to Practice
On Allen Trieu’s podcast (The Notorious B1G), Sam Webb stated that Ambry Thomas has returned to practice. Good news for Ambry’s health, his progression back to the field, and for our team. Sam said to still expect Vincent Gray to start the opener, but this makes me optimistic for a Wisconsin return to the starting lineup for Ambry.
August 21st, 2019 at 2:52 PM ^
The football gods be praised
On a more human note, I'm glad he is feeling better. UC can be very unpleasant, and I'm happy to see he's doing well.
August 21st, 2019 at 3:16 PM ^
While I would agree that the University of Chicago does not have a great social life for the students, at least it is in Chicago so it can't be all that bad.
/ducks
August 21st, 2019 at 3:20 PM ^
Logged in to upvote.
That gave me a good chuckle.
Well done!
August 21st, 2019 at 3:58 PM ^
I grew up in Cincinnati so UC will always mean something else. But it is totally unpleasant, so I wasn’t fazed.
August 21st, 2019 at 4:09 PM ^
sadly harbaugh was unable to block thomas's transfer to UC
/s
August 21st, 2019 at 4:54 PM ^
I like Cinci and want them to do well...and would rather forget Fickell's fickleness.... it'd be nice that Ohio has a team that can take it to OSU, like we have with MSU. These two teams have colluded against us.. why do you think MSU beat us this past decade... Tressel would steer all his plan B guys to them, all the while shutting us out of the state... we need Cinci to get strong, and we can collude with them.
August 21st, 2019 at 7:45 PM ^
How about Alabama Fish Bar?
August 21st, 2019 at 4:11 PM ^
*logs in and hits rimshot*
You don't earn the nickname Where fun goes to die without a serious track record to back it up lol They've been trying to shed that distinction in recent years but still doesn't even sniff any of the (non-NW) B1G schools in terms of social life. Chicago nightlife on the other hand...
August 21st, 2019 at 7:26 PM ^
It doesn’t sniff Northwestern either.
August 21st, 2019 at 4:26 PM ^
They have a pretty nice campus though
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:45 AM ^
Maverick’s reengaging!
August 21st, 2019 at 8:12 PM ^
Both Harry and Sally approve this post.
You can't take it back, it's already out there!
August 21st, 2019 at 2:55 PM ^
Fantastic news, happiest for the kid obviously. My cousin had colitis, he had a very rough go, so glad Ambry's on a good track!
August 21st, 2019 at 4:37 PM ^
Awesome GIF
August 21st, 2019 at 2:58 PM ^
Rise up this mornin'
Smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Saying', "This is my message to you"
Singing' "Don't worry 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright."
Singing' "Don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright!"
August 21st, 2019 at 2:59 PM ^
Sweet! If we can arrange, I have all the extra weight he could ever need, and am more than willing to give it away.
August 21st, 2019 at 3:02 PM ^
All transfer weight is bad weight :)
August 21st, 2019 at 3:32 PM ^
I would love to find the weight transfer portal!
August 21st, 2019 at 3:34 PM ^
Michigan would just block it.
/s
August 21st, 2019 at 4:00 PM ^
Nah but it would have to weight a year
August 21st, 2019 at 8:36 PM ^
That's right! It's Jim Harbaugh's fault I'm too heavy!!!
August 21st, 2019 at 4:29 PM ^
How many “F’s“ are in the word weigh?
August 21st, 2019 at 5:16 PM ^
AF, FFS.
August 21st, 2019 at 6:22 PM ^
It is indeed bad weight. Sigh.
August 21st, 2019 at 2:59 PM ^
Great news; now let’s hope Stueber returns in a week or so from a knee strain and that it’s nothing more serious
August 21st, 2019 at 6:58 PM ^
Sounds like he’s having some kind of surgery but not sure of the kind and severity. Hopefully MCL and he’s back in a few weeks
August 21st, 2019 at 2:59 PM ^
Can't really overstate how important this is for the secondary/back half of schedule. Come back strong, young man.
August 21st, 2019 at 3:30 PM ^
Live reaction from Zordich:
August 21st, 2019 at 2:59 PM ^
My Sparty crush still doesn’t know I like her.
August 21st, 2019 at 3:20 PM ^
Get a grip, man!
August 21st, 2019 at 3:24 PM ^
someone please explain what this means.
August 21st, 2019 at 3:34 PM ^
By virtue of a series of significant misunderstandings regarding the nature of Division I football and the subject matter of this blog--coupled with a severe case of face blindness--he thinks that Ambry Thomas is a young woman, and he refuses to admit his passion for her to his girlfriend, who happens to be enrolled at her safety school.
August 21st, 2019 at 5:18 PM ^
I'm tellin' you, stick with the ponies.
August 21st, 2019 at 5:41 PM ^
You've asked for advice on this multiple times. Even made a new thread. So here is all you'll ever need to know...
I'm guessing you are between the ages of 16 and 25. Grab your sack, count and make sure everything is still there, if yes, then go up and talk to her. "Hi, I think your cute, wanna grab a drink (or coffee or ice cream etc)?" It's as simple as that.
Women like confidence so if she is single she will probably say yes. If she turns you down, then hold your head high and be proud that you shot your shot.
Hopefully you are able to grab the drink right away but if she has to schedule it with you for a later date, try to make it as soon as possible. Attractive women are bombarded with hundreds of dudes sliding into the dms and texts every week. She'll cancel on you for a more recent option if you wait too long.
While getting your drink, have a couple of conversation topics picked out so that you can steer the conversation away from the boring small talk of weather, work, school, family. etc. A conversation topic like "what's one embarrassing thing about you that not even your best friend knows?"
It may take a little persistence but she'll answer and it will usually be something that is a little embarrassing but funny. (It's not like she is going to tell you about the bodies in her basement the first time meeting you. If she does though, run!). And make sure you have something embarrassing to share about yourself. This does two things:
1. It makes her feel a connection to you because she told you something that she keeps to herself. (you are no longer just the stranger getting her a drink, you are the guy who knows this deep dark embarrassing secret about her.)
2. It gives you something to joke with her about because it will most likely be something like I sucked my thumb till I was 13. Or I have a weird big toe. So joke with her about it. Give her the business. Circle back to it randomly. It becomes your guys inside joke. But keep it playful. Don't be a dick about it. For example (using the thumb sucking), saying one of my deal beakers is a woman who sucks their thumb till they are 13. 12 is perfectly fine and even encouraged but 13 seems way too old. If said with a smile and the right tone, that is perfect teasing, flirting combination. She'll smile, laugh and give you a little playful shove. This mean you are doing it right.
If the touch barrier doesn't get broken naturally, eventually you want to break the touch barrier. If you stay back from her, eventually she will think that you aren't interested in her and are just a fun person and you will get friendzoned hard! You can easily and naturally just put your hand on hers or her leg or the small of her back when you guys are in conversation. If this doesn't feel natural, all of a sudden come to the startling realization that you guys don't have a hand shake. I know it sounds completely stupid but trust me it works. So make up a super long and over the top, drawn out, funny handshake. Get creative with it. The key is make it fun funny and flirty for both of you. Do this and you will be more comfortable around her.
If things are going well, after your drink, take her by the hand and lead her out of the place. Go to some place close like a bowling alley, mini golf, a park swing etc (a activity that doesn't take a lot of time). Just take charge and lead her somewhere and act like it is spontaneous. Have a couple more good, creative conversation topics that are ready to go. Can't remember them, then put them in your phone. It's your job to make the activity fun. Good conversation topic will do that for you.
At some point, if you are getting the vibe and the signals (deep eye contact, she's looking at your lips, she's playing with her hair, she leaning in close) sack up and go for the kiss.
Lastly, this should be all the help you need so stop posting stuff about your sparty crush. Either go for it or don't. You miss every shot you don't take.
August 21st, 2019 at 5:51 PM ^
That is specific.
August 21st, 2019 at 6:21 PM ^
Why does the word "vicarious" come to mind?
August 21st, 2019 at 6:35 PM ^
Put it inside her. Be somebody.
August 22nd, 2019 at 11:17 AM ^
Dude, you're awesome...I'll send you the $19.95 that I saved by not responding to the ad in the back of the muscle magazine I've got. :))
August 21st, 2019 at 3:01 PM ^
Nice!
August 21st, 2019 at 3:02 PM ^
BPONE be gone!
August 21st, 2019 at 3:08 PM ^
Not so fast my friend. Get back in here with us.
August 21st, 2019 at 4:25 PM ^
Nobody ever forgets where they buried the BPONE.
August 21st, 2019 at 3:03 PM ^
That's radass news.
August 21st, 2019 at 3:21 PM ^
Is that your coinage, or is that one floating out there? Can't wait to spring that one blithely on my daughter and her teen friends.
(Eye rolls follow.)
August 21st, 2019 at 3:26 PM ^
Nobody says radass. We say “Surf Party USA!” now.
August 21st, 2019 at 3:29 PM ^
It's a Workaholics line. Highly doubt your teenage daughter would recognize it.
But you should still drop it on her...that would be dank. Make sure to keep it steezy though.
August 21st, 2019 at 4:06 PM ^
Real dank.