Matt

I love having fans from opposing teams, but not asshats like that. Opposing fans can come here and have an edge to them, so to speak, but to just come here and post mindless drivel -- well, the banhammer drops pretty quick.

"Waaambulance attack" has had his account frozen and altered for your amusement. You may all now point at him and laugh. Enjoy.

Let me think about that for a se-- NO.

For those that are having problems, what version of IE are you currently running? Also, I wanted to make note the expanded "Personal Profile Portal" pages (say that five times fast) that comes with this forum -- including the capability to add "Friends" leave comments, etc. It's a big expansion on the old profile system. Another point to mention is the ability to "Rate" a thread by forum Boosters. Boosters can rate a thread (some have already rated the pinned threads -- that's the reason the stars are there) by visiting a thread and looking on the right side of the topic title where you should see a "Rating" box next to "Options". All threads can be rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Thanks for all of the comments, everyone! I've been working on the forums for the last several weeks and I'm extremely pleased that you guys like it so far. Trey is currently working on some server improvements that *may* result in some intermittent site availability issues tonight -- but it will improve the speed and handling under load tremendously.

Blues 3/5.

With the release of the new forums comes an update to the "Community Supporter" classes. Members that have contributed to the site are now recognized as "Boosters", with the following breakdown: Old --> New Silver --> Bronze Gold --> Silver Platinum --> Gold Diamond --> Hall of Fame

Many of you that have logged in today have noticed a new look to the LetsGoWings.com Forums! The forums now represent the latest version of the IPB forum software along with a few extras thrown in. There'll be a few minor bugs (missing image files and such) here and there in the interim as I squash them later during the day today, but other than that it should be smooth sailing. I'd like to thank Trey for working to get the new forums working over the holiday -- it was very unexpected and extremely appreciated! Hope you enjoy them and Merry Christmas!

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog...n_a_segway.html I need to get this guy's jersey. Comedy GOLD!

http://mgoblog.com/ Looks like this could get done *very* shortly. Didn't think he would be available due to the buyout figure and the fact he rejected overtures from 'Bama last year, but... DAMN! This would be a GREAT HIRE!

Boy, two non-calls on Brewer there... Pathetic.

Good on ya, Danny-boy. Make sure he can't get the smell off his face for a week.

Babcock should've sat Ellis and played Downey tonight. He's missed out there in a divisional game like this.

Don't forget that McGuffie is likely to stay committed to UM as it appears Fred Jackson will be retained, plus -- judging by stories coming out from HS coaches, etc. -- Pryor could be a virtual LOCK to commit in February. Book it. Not a bad recruiting class when you consider that the Wolverines are likely to land both the No. 1-rated all-purpose RB and top-rated QB who's been drawing comparisons to Vince Young the last couple of years.

If WV had beaten Pitt, Miles would be HC at Michigan, IMO. As it turns out I don't mind at all -- I absolutely love Miles' passion but I think Rodriguez is the better coach.

I could swear that when FSN showed the replay of Larionov's penalty-shot goal in 1995 (they did during the Edmonton game) it was at Joe Louis Arena. Wings were in the whites that night and the camera angle of the replay on the broadcast looked like it was taken from the zamboni entrance?

Same.

Wonder how high we could get if we packaged our middle 1st-rounder w/Shaun Rogers?

I love Ken & Mick and they're right up there, but as pure entertainment value I think Rod and Mario are better. I'd have to say Rod is my 1A to Mickey's 1B in terms of color guys.

I'd LOVE Jake Long but think he'll go Top 5 easy. Lions aren't taking a QB, there's no doubt about that. OL/DE/DB...

QFT. Spector's site is as good as it gets -- Lyle only reports what has already has been posted via news agencies or on tv/radio -- as far as a rumor clearinghouse.

You know, I thought this game was gonna be a blowout and figured I'd be able to suffer through a half and then put the Christmas lights up... Then they actually RAN the ball all over the field, got a lead... and I was hooked. But as soon as that Hanson field goal went wide right I said to myself "I've seen this before".... ... sure enough.

Here we go again... Do you realize how stupid that sounds? Hasek challenging a skater like that, a complete gamble (and one Rick Nash has made him look like a fool on), to go out and make it as difficult as possible for Gaborik to score by taking his time and space to react away. It worked. Gaborik had his head down until the last moment and went flying. Boo hoo. It happens. "Lack of respect" is Steve Downie on Dean McAmmond. "Lack of respect" is Dale Hunter on Pierre Turgeon. "Lack of respect" is Marty McSorely on Donald Brashear... Do I really need to go on? What is Hasek supposed to do? Skate out and greet Gaborik, then take out a white glove, slap him across both cheeks and challenge him to a duel? This thread has a severe case of stupiditis.

Well, after some thought I can see where Lemaire is coming from. I mean, Gaborik's so brittle if someone breathes on him wrong it could be considered "intent to injure."

2 simple plays and that game against Dallas is over. Hanson make a friggin' 35-yarder: Game over. Lenon JUST FALL ON THE GOD DAMN BALL. Game over. ******* Lions. Damnit!