Heartland? Seriously? More like the heart attack given the obesity around here. Sports names often don't have jack taco to do with geography and fans really don't seem to mind: LA Lakers, Utah Jazz, and Memphis Grizzlies. They've had the name long enough that it needs to stick -- it is one of the great names in college sports (where teams often have silly names). Agree on the mascot needing to change -- they tried a few years back, and having seen the alternative, they are much better off with this name. I therefore propose changing the mascot to the Picker, so we can get witty retorts to the other team when we lose and maybe make a buck here and there.

Hey Nit Picker, Thanks for the comedy. I take it you don't get out much.

A funnel cake? Do you know what a funnel cake looks like? If anything, the TU mascot looks like a Bugle snack chip.

OK Pick, if we're changing nicknames because they aren't accurately reflective of the local climate or geography, then why isn't OSU the Pig Farmers? Why not changing OU to Red Dirt and Dusters...As a matter of fact I am going to petiition the NCAA to have OU's nickname changed from Sooners to something else or be banned from all post season competition...I find the term "Sooner" morally reprehensible and offensive as it refers to nothing more than a low-life common crook...its more offensive than some of the Native American mascots and nicknames they banned a few years ago. As a matter of fact, ban all college nicknames that don't make any sense or are too generic (i.e. cowboys, devils, and anything referring to any type of wildcat, or Orange???). What does that leave us with...Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Miami Hurricanes, Wichita State Wheatshockers (official nickname BTW), and Texas Longhorns...Most of the rest are just absurd anyway. At least Golden Hurricane is somewhat unique...leave us alone.

...Not to change the subject, but I see where Shorty from the OU gal’s squad was caught shoplifting. Just so I get to it before Pick…yes, she was caught because she couldn’t even outrun the fat cops.

The Hens changed to Knights long ago.

Yes, sadly it's probably true, the fuzz ran circles around the alleged female hoopster shoplifter.

Does anybody know why they call the fuzz the fuzz, anyway?

Nobody likes an eyeball for the TU mascot?

While always on the subject of fiascos, will
somebody please explain the hysteria over batting practice at the All Star baseball game?

It is being made out like a great moment in sports history.

IT WAS BATTING PRACTICE!

IT WAS WHIFFLE BALL!

IT WAS T-BALL!

It meant nothing, it was nothing, it didn't count for anything, the guy didn't even win the contest!

Are we so desperate for heroes that we'll go the batting practice for them?

Man, this is the lamest message board ever...oh, wait it's supposed to be a newspaper.

Anyway, there are about a million message board posters who would be better sports columnists than this guy. I could list everything moronic about this column and all his reply's but "tex-mex" in Mexico is about all you need.

Picker, either put a lot more effort into this stuff or give it up.

Nitpicker,
I know about truck stops because I've left the city before -- traveled all over, in fact. And I've seen all types and you, Nitty, are a clown. No one cares about what you say other than to see your latest crazy rant.

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Is that the best you got, chump?

So you admit you have been to truck stops; is that where you met the little woman?

You sound bitter when you rant.

Just so you know, a Passport is not just a car.

I been all over, and met all kinds too; but, thank God, never met anyone as obtuse and childish as you.

Keep taking the bait, chump. You make it so easy.