Think you're having a bad day? At least you're not a Cub.

**Cornholio** · 10-14-2003, 09:02 PM

What a crappy deal.

That poor kid who tried to get that foul ball... was that Alou's hit?

What a turnaround today. I started the day thinking we still had a chance to see the best World Series in years, now I'd bet the Yanks are going to play the Marlins.

Bummer.

**GT40** · 10-14-2003, 09:09 PM

It really did look like the kid blew the catch. The Cubby jinks is still alive and well. Too bad. I'm rootin for them. We use to be able to see into Wrigley Field from our apartment, on the near north side.

**powpowpowderwheels** · 10-14-2003, 09:10 PM

i can't believe that selfish little brat who calls himself a cubs fan knocking that ball away from alou that would have made pudge out! That right there cost us the game. SON OF A BITCH. I cannot believe that. Selfish little brat calls himself a cubs fan. I hope he never wears the hat again.

**rip** · 10-14-2003, 09:14 PM

That fan didnt give up 8 runs in one inning by himself. Yeah he fucked up but the ball was over the seats and he was probably just thinking about how cool it would be to get a ball from the game the cubs won the pennant.

Though taking a vacation for a few days might not be a bad idea for him.

**powpowpowderwheels** · 10-14-2003, 09:15 PM

http://biglines.com/photos/blpic14121.jpg

**truth** · 10-14-2003, 09:17 PM

http://espn-ak.starwave.com/media/ml..._cubfan_ft.jpg

**GT40** · 10-14-2003, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by powpowpowderwheels
http://www.biglines.com/photos/blpic13620.jpg

I love that pic. Does anybody know the details about where it was taken?

**Benny Profane** · 10-14-2003, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by ripley ripper

Though taking a vacation for a few days might not be a bad idea for him.

He's doomed. 20 years from now they'll be doing a "where is he now" thing on Chicago TV, or even People magazine.

Remember Jeffrey Maher? He stole a home run from the Orioles at Yankee Stadium during the playoffs a while ago. He's a star in NYC.

**powderpyg** · 10-14-2003, 09:48 PM

I'd say you can bet he's movin to Florida on the next flight...stoopid shyte! What I'd like to know is, why the usless Umpire who coulda called fan interfearance was standed 20 ft out into left field!

**powpowpowderwheels** · 10-14-2003, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by powderpyg
I'd say you can bet he's movin to Florida on the next flight...stoopid shyte! What I'd like to know is, why the usless Umpire who coulda called fan interfearance was standed 20 ft out into left field!

Techincally if its in reach, its fair game for the fan. But that still makes him a stupid shit for trying it.

**The AD** · 10-14-2003, 09:57 PM

I was all excited for a Red Sox-Cubs Series matchup. Now it's looking like it could be Yankees-Marlins. Talk about a snoozer. Come on Cubs, give us something to cheer for!

**Cornholio** · 10-15-2003, 06:33 AM

I gotta say, though, that I don't blame the kid, really. He's young, and just wanted the ball. I bet he didn't even see Alou. Still sucks, but the kid didn't loose the game. How about Alex Gonzalez blowing the double play?

And, check out this quote from Alou:

"Fans, they don't go to school to be taught what balls to touch and what balls not to touch," said Alou, who was upset at the souvenir-seeking fans. "Things like that happen."

**Benny Profane** · 10-15-2003, 06:41 AM

"Fans, they don't go to school to be taught what balls to touch and what balls not to touch,"
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Maybe the proud students of Ball University! harharhar

**Woodsy** · 10-15-2003, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by Cornholio
I gotta say, though, that I don't blame the kid, really.

wait a minute.....

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com...r494799497.jpg

Izzat Andy?!?

CS · 10-15-2003, 09:13 AM

Yeah, it's tough to lay it all on fan. Gonzales did blow an easy play. Prior had two crappy pitches to Pudge and Lee, and oh, they gave up three runs with two outs. They choked.

**Viva** · 10-15-2003, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by mud
wait a minute.....

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com...r494799497.jpg

Izzat Andy?!?

I betcha there's already a line at Vegas on whether or not the kid makes it out of school alive today.

**VTskibum** · 10-15-2003, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by GT40
I love that pic. Does anybody know the details about where it was taken?

As much as I'd like to claim that's a VT original I doubt that it is. I've seen several variations of it for other schools.

**EPSkis** · 10-15-2003, 09:23 AM

Looks like Ben Stiller in disguise.

Whoever it is should be publicly flogged, humiliated and hung.

I'm not a "fan" of Chicago, but I feel their pain. We had Buckner, they've got THIS idiot.

**xboat** · 10-15-2003, 09:31 AM

it would suck to be in that guys shoes today. a life changing moment for sure.

**Plakespear** · 10-15-2003, 10:23 AM

8-3. Not like it was a close game, or anything.

**IBISguru** · 10-15-2003, 01:30 PM

Didn't take long for the info on this guy to get out.

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/cubfan1.html

**Grange** · 10-15-2003, 02:03 PM

I don't think this is the 15 minutes of fame he wanted.

**Benny Profane** · 10-15-2003, 02:08 PM

26???!!

Hmmmm......doesn't look like the type to open up the ladies eyes as he saunters down the street. But, you know, this can get him laid, if he works it right.