Alright so I didnt think of the title on my own...but I figured that if I am going to capture the attention of a bunch of sci-fi dorks, I had better use catch phrases you can relate to.
Having said that, I had to give props to my "New" team. It hasnt been easy rising from the dust left by Tark the Shark but for the first time in 16 years the Runnin' Rebels are back in the sweet 16....and Las Vegas couldnt be happier.
Bo Ryan, pictured above, discovered quickly that playing the Rebels can make you look like a dumbass. As Wisconsin became their latest victim, UNLV screwed up the entire nation's bracket. The Badgers should be the only team more frustrated than UNLV by the disrespect of 7 seed...they can thank the Mountain West's TV contract for that one.
As opposed to the glory days of UNLV, the rebels arent running this year. The Rebels' defense has locked teams down on their way to tallying 30 wins for the first time since Grandmama became the first NCAA player to take a pay cut to enter the NBA draft. Unfortunately, the cheating is gone, but the winning is back!
Kevin Kruger and Wendell White take on the Oregon Sucks this Friday and need the support of the Blakesley family. I know that some of you already caught some rebel fever in the MWC tourney (maybe...? just a little bit??) and I am begging for some positive vibrations this weekend. There is only one "cindarella" team left (Butler is Lame), and if you arent already behind them, it is time to jump on the bandwagon.
For future reference during the game...when you hear the "reeeeeebels" chant after we hit a big shot, the correct hand motion is similar to the "Tomahawk Chop" (dont worry, as opposed to teams owned by insensitive lames like Ted Turner, none of "our people" are disrespected during the rebels' song) but with a pause at both ends to mirror the cadence of the song. I expect each of you to throw it from your couches as the Rebs do the MWC proud....
Reeeeeeeebels!!!
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I think that your Star Wars analogy works quite well in this case. The Rebel Forces rose from the dust to destroy the evil Republic.
After seeing them play in The Vegas, I was convinced that UNLV was going to go far. I actually had them beeting Wisconsin in my bracket (sorry Cblakes). I now feel like I should have had them beat Oregon as well. I'm going to cheer for them anyway.
I was also impressed with the Rebels when we saw them play in Vegas, especially with their defense, and I also picked them to go into the sweet 16. I think they have a great shot of beating Oregon too. Because Oregon relies so much on their guards and outside shots, I think the Rebels shut-down perimiter defense will cause them problems. Viva las vegas.
more like viva las dumb vegas. I went with loyalty this year and had Wisconsin to go all the way in my brackets. Even though they could only hold onto their #1 big ten ranking for a week during the season, I thought there was a chance. At least our women's hockey team is nat'l champ!
Cblakes, I cant figure out why your bragging about women's hockey???
Yes, and so much for ESPN's piece where they were going to follow Wisconsin throughout the NCAA tournament.
I would love it if UNLV could send Florida and their oversized-chihuahua-looking center back to the swamp.
it was a tongue in cheek brag that apparently didn't translate...maybe it wasn't that funny to begin with:)
Chris...i dont know what its like up in the great white north, but hockey jokes never translate to american. Just kidding--spence is just being a bully and picking on you
And jayme--did you know there is an "ESPN follow the team" curse for the tourney...apparently that lady followed someone last year and they lost second game too...what i wouldnt give to face florida next round.
i'm sorry cblakes. i did think your joke was funny. i've noticed that whenever i'm around christopher i turn sort of mean. i guess the same thing is happening on his blog. its amazing how his evil influence can spread.
ahh, meanness and sarcasm. Yeah, we don't have those up here:)
P.S. cool to have you in the blogosphere, christopher.
That guy from Oregon was amazing against UNLV. Too bad he laid a major-league egg against Florida.
I hate Florida, especially Joakim Noah. I hate how he screams and flexes after a stupid rebound! What an idiot.
At least now we get to see a face of between the two ugliest players in the tournament: Joakim Noah vs. UCLA's Lorenzo Motta, and they will probably even be guarding each other.
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