Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Are you a Reesing guy or a Meier guy?
It’s just that simple. Do you know which one you are?
Since Coach Mark Mangino broke the news that Todd Reesing will be the man under center for Kansas against Central Michigan on the home-opener on Sept. 1, everyone and their math tutor has weighed in on the subject. You’ve heard the party lines from each side.
A Reesing guy may say, “Reesing just has that charisma — that pizzazz — and that can’t be measured in height or 40 time. Did you see that run against Colorado?”
A Meier fan might reply, “Yeah, but Meier is just a physical specimen. He has all the tools to succeed. Why should he be benched after setting the Kansas freshman record for touchdown passes?”
It’s time for the inhabitants of the Phog nation to pick a side, Reesing or Meier. It’s sometimes tough to tell. Do you enjoy charming Texas bravado, or laid-back Kansas hospitality? Here are a few helpful hints to let you know which one you are:
If you are a Reesing guy, your favorite football movie is Varsity Blues. If you’re a Meier guy, your favorite football movie is Remember the Titans.
If you are a Reesing guy, you dig Angelina Jolie. If you are a Meier guy, you’re still crying about Jennifer Aniston getting shafted by Brad Pitt.
If you are a Reesing guy, your favorite Vince Vaughn movie is Old School. If you are a Meier guy, you still claim that Vince Vaughn peaked in Swingers. Come on, has he changed characters since?
If you are a Reesing guy, you think Phil Mickelson is the most underrated athlete in the world. If you are a Meier guy, you think that Mickelson is a choker with a weight problem. Phil, the weight room is that way.
If you are a Reesing guy, you think that Stone Cold Steve Austin is an American hero. If you are a Meier guy, you contend that The Rock will always be The People’s Champ.
If you are a Reesing guy, you enjoy Wednesday nights at The Hawk and a quick session in the Boom-Boom Room. If you are a Meier guy, you enjoy sipping on Boulevard Wheat at The Wheel while jamming out to Billy Joel on the Jukebox.
If you are a Reesing guy, you think that Tom Brady is smoother than a bottle of conditioner. If you are a Meier guy, you think that Tom Brady couldn’t hold Peyton Manning’s yardage sticks.
If you are a Reesing guy, your favorite character on the HBO television show “Entourage” is Eric. If you are a Meier guy, you think Eric is becoming too power hungry, and that laid-back Vince will always be the man.
If you are a Reesing guy, you think Todd Terrific is the second coming of the best KU quarterback of the last ten years, Bill Whittemore. If you are a Meier guy, you think Coach Mark Mangino is making the worst mistake involved with Kansas Athletics since the department did away with paper basketball tickets. Bring ‘em back, Lew, Please.
If you are a Reesing guy, you think that gimmick columns put out put by hack, student journalists are about as funny as Michael Vick starring in “Air Bud 6.” If you are a Meier guy, you also think that gimmick columns put out by hack, student journalists are about as funny as Michael Vick starring in “Air Bud 6.”
— Edited by Jeff Briscoe
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