HUDDLE UP . . . . .  

TIME FOR A ROSTER REPORT

GRIZZLED VETERANS/CHARTER MEMBERS

• Charlie "Mayor  McAsscheese" Nickel. Your host, commissioner, and tax collector.

Charlie's boys, fulfilling his dream of being a puck!

• "Dave Babe" Gregory, yours truly, after a year's absence. That's only the second absence (okay maybe the third) in XXIV years. 

How, I see myself. 

How you guys see me. 

The truth.

THE USUAL SUSPECTS

• Jim "Bubba" Kralovec.  Again, not eligible for the MVD Award; he has been retired and thet trophy is now named in his honor. Well done, sir.   

The Kralovec Men, a study in intensity. RIP Charlie.

• Dennis "Electric" Dahlke.  Dalkamania is -- and always will be -- running wild!

Keep an eye on that hairline, bro.

• Pat "Mojo" Modjeski, the Sophisticated Guard from Brown Deer.  Bring the Crowne and bring the heat! 

Love the headband!

• Chip "Mystic" Wall aka "Waldo" aka "Fat Jesus."  Wouldn't be the same without him.  Less drugs.

I don't know how to turn this right side up, but Chip always had a different perspective anyway.


RETURNING HEROES

• "The World's Most Intersting Man" aka America's Guest, Mark Strube and his new hip. Watch out, he may try to sell you "The Recovery Pump."  We all know what it's really for, Mark.  He is sort of a charter NMU Packer Weekender as we hooked up with him on our maiden voyage in 1989 where he was promptly thrown through a plate glass window by one of his high school buddies at the old Top Shelf.   

 

• Jimmy "Sweet Head of" Devine. A Saturday night only appearance for Jimmy D. Welcome back, kid. 

Jimmy D and his giant cranium bottom row, far right.  Hey, 7 of 9 will be there. Not bad.


STILL ON PROBATION

• Gary "The Freshman" Stewart aka "Stew the Baptist," maybe he'll make the game this year unless he has another Baptism to attend.  

Crazy is always in the eyes.

• Everyone's favorite Depeche Mode fan, Kevin "Don't Test Me" Brys aka "Donnie Fryburger."  

My man, deep in thought.  "Do I make a move on the fat chick or not?"


ROOKIES

• Tom "Laags" Laage, ladies and gentlemen!! He no longer drinks, but he's still bat shit crazy!

That's him on the far right, skinny as shit!


THE PLAYER TO BE NAMED LATER

• Stew's Mystery Guest.

INJURED RESERVE

• Whelps, still trying to talk him into attending, but hey Christmas is a busy time of year in the carpet game.   Remember Chuck, coffee is for closers!

Chuck and Bert Blyleven: Separated at Birth?


PUP - PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM

• WHAM! Brady D, coaching his kids. He's not as much fun sober anyway.

Brady, sportin the John Nickel Memorial hat.

• Chris "King of Prussia" Gor. He may be one and done folks! But what a one it was. MVD first game out of the box. Impressive. 

The torch has been passed!

MIA

• All those class of 89 freshman types like Steiglejackass, LaFond, and Cherry. What, did we just not invite them back!??   

Seriously guys, is it the Kiss thing?  Because I can dial it back.


THERE IN SPIRIT

• Carl "Buck" Nystrom.  "Whenever two O-Lineman gather in my name, I am there."  Look for his annual message soon.

BLOOOCCKK!!

DEAD TO ME

• Stitch Jones.