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Treehouse Fort - The ‘07 Tilde Awards

December 31st, 2007 by Tuffy

Today in Tuffy History: We take down 2007, hardcore Memphis wrestling style. It’s recorded in a podcast. (This rather kicked ass.)

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Baby New Year Brings Same for Chicago Bulls

December 31st, 2007 by Tuffy

Today in Tuffy History: I sing a sad ballad about the Chicago Bulls. There’s love lost, disheartening twangs of regret, and I think someone shoots a horse.

Postscript: In today’s Bulls-Magic New Year’s Eve game, the pattern held to soul-crushing results. The worst possible scenario played out and even Bill Wennington mugging for the HD cameras couldn’t save Bulls fans from their Debbie Downer evening.

Boylan put the Noah/Thomas duo out on the floor for the first time in his tenure… for three minutes in the second quarter. Those three vainglorious minutes were sandwiched by the usual suspects: a seven-man rotation noted for its basketball intellect and Proven Veteran goodness (or, more likely, the top seven trade suspects). Gordon ran up 40+ minutes with the assistance of overtime, sinking 16 of 27 shots on his way to 39 points. All of this makes Boylan look the genius in a close loss to perhaps the best team in the East (yes, I see you there, Boston).

Again, it’s false vindication for a flawed strategy. If the Bulls had won, Bulls fans could have taken momentary joy in the victory before sinking back into 2007-2008 seasonal depression. If they had lost big, it questions hiding the young talent.

Instead, it’s coming up roses for at least one Illinois coach this week. The rest of us? This hangover won’t go away after January 1st.

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Bobby Bowden Needs You! Join Florida State!

December 22nd, 2007 by Tuffy

Today in Tuffy History: I suggested ways for Florida State to augment their roster. This is not a direct indictment of their co-eds. Not directly.

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Treehouse Fort - Bowl Preview Spectac-U-Rama

December 17th, 2007 by Tuffy

Today in Tuffy History: The podcast formerly known as Treehouse Fort - Bowl Preview Spectac-U-Rama and now known as “Steve” starts at 8 pm ET. It will be comprehensive insomuch that every college football team is in a bowl. Including the University of Chicago.

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The Twelve Days of Bowl Season

December 17th, 2007 by Tuffy

Today in Tuffy History: I go caroling. But I don’t call it caroling because Carol is a girl’s name and I want this post to be all-inclusive.

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Podcast #3 - Hanging the Tree Air Freshener

December 10th, 2007 by Tuffy

Today in Tuffy History: New podcast! Women’s basketball, Raiders, and Andruw Jones. Of course.

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ScoreCenter is coming! ScoreCenter is coming!

December 10th, 2007 by Tuffy

Today in Tuffy History: I expose ESPN’s latest dirty little secret. I also pine for music videos.

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Ask Tuffy - A Healthy Hate of His Team

December 10th, 2007 by Tuffy

Today in Tuffy History: Ask Tuffy returns! In today’s installment, we explore when to let go and when to enjoy your bile.

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Anderson Varejao is the Third Man Again

December 7th, 2007 by Tuffy

Today in Tuffy History: I lose my ever-lovin’ mind. If only I had listened to the nice chap about getting back on the plane and going back to America…

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