Since so many of us have been mentioning how yummy these young men looked last night, thought I would pass on a little note.
Chris Fowler mentioned in his online column that the two have become fast friends traveling together on the awards circuit. I don't think this means anything, but it does allow one to create a very fine fantasy. I would say the Joey man would be topping studly Eric. How nice would that be to watch?
Full Version: Joey and Eric
Charliecstl - Thanks for the heads-up ... here is the pertinent text from Fowler's espn.com column:
Surreal Scene
It was almost surreal Saturday night at the ESPN Zone in Times Square. Eric Crouch had just been awarded the Heisman Trophy. For once in his life, his laser-like eyes had a glassy look to them. He was sitting with his family, some close friends and various Nebraska folks watching LSU give Nebraska a second chance at his ultimate dream, playing for a national title. This on top of winning the most prestigious individual award in sports. Crouch sat stoically, not rooting for the Tigers nor against Tennessee -- just watching, waiting and wondering.
A few feet behind him was Joey Harrington, the quarterback with whom Crouch has really clicked as they travelled the awards circuit. Harrington was rooting, pretty loudly. Oregon wasn't in position to get to the Rose Bowl (his ultimate dream, too), but only an LSU win would give Oregon a chance to grab the AP's share of the national title in the Fiesta Bowl. He was assuming that chance would come against Colorado, and he was giving a certain CU alum some grief, recalling the fake punt Rick Neuheisel ran against a well-beaten Ducks bunch in the Cotton Bowl six years ago. Since Harrington is such a good student of Oregon history, it was suggested to him that he also review the tape of the 1998 Aloha Bowl -- Colorado 51, Oregon 43 -- while Harrington was the young understudy to Akili Smith.
It was a fun time. But the subtext was bizarre. The brand new Heisman winner and a fellow finalist, who was also a fast new friend, each awaiting the result of the SEC Championship game -- then wondering what it all meant. Then Crouch received a one-on-one seminar on the inner workings of the BCS formula from ESPN's resident authority, Brad Edwards. He told me he was more confused after talking to Brad. And this is a senior quarterback who runs a really complex offense!
Did Crouch sleep last night? What was the topic of his dreams? His new bronze trophy? Kenneth Massey's computer ratings? Or how R.C. Slocum might waffle in his coaches poll vote? (Added by Wurm: Joey's fat 10-incher??)
Think about that. It reminds me of Jan. 3, 1998, sitting in a deserted parking lot outside Joe Robbie Stadium at 2:45 a.m., following Nebraska's defeat of Tennessee. Waiting. Waiting on the set for the results of the AP and coaches polls. Waiting to find out who the best team in college football was. Waiting for a vote. It was absurd then and it is absurd now.
So, I'll ask again, When is enough, enough?
By the way, that vote four years ago -- the flip-flop in the coaches poll -- it went Nebraska's way.
My opinion - Joey starts topping E, but then the Erotic One performs the VENUS BUTTERFLY technique (from LA LAW infamy) and Joey finds to his surprise just HOW flexible he really is .....
Surreal Scene
It was almost surreal Saturday night at the ESPN Zone in Times Square. Eric Crouch had just been awarded the Heisman Trophy. For once in his life, his laser-like eyes had a glassy look to them. He was sitting with his family, some close friends and various Nebraska folks watching LSU give Nebraska a second chance at his ultimate dream, playing for a national title. This on top of winning the most prestigious individual award in sports. Crouch sat stoically, not rooting for the Tigers nor against Tennessee -- just watching, waiting and wondering.
A few feet behind him was Joey Harrington, the quarterback with whom Crouch has really clicked as they travelled the awards circuit. Harrington was rooting, pretty loudly. Oregon wasn't in position to get to the Rose Bowl (his ultimate dream, too), but only an LSU win would give Oregon a chance to grab the AP's share of the national title in the Fiesta Bowl. He was assuming that chance would come against Colorado, and he was giving a certain CU alum some grief, recalling the fake punt Rick Neuheisel ran against a well-beaten Ducks bunch in the Cotton Bowl six years ago. Since Harrington is such a good student of Oregon history, it was suggested to him that he also review the tape of the 1998 Aloha Bowl -- Colorado 51, Oregon 43 -- while Harrington was the young understudy to Akili Smith.
It was a fun time. But the subtext was bizarre. The brand new Heisman winner and a fellow finalist, who was also a fast new friend, each awaiting the result of the SEC Championship game -- then wondering what it all meant. Then Crouch received a one-on-one seminar on the inner workings of the BCS formula from ESPN's resident authority, Brad Edwards. He told me he was more confused after talking to Brad. And this is a senior quarterback who runs a really complex offense!
Did Crouch sleep last night? What was the topic of his dreams? His new bronze trophy? Kenneth Massey's computer ratings? Or how R.C. Slocum might waffle in his coaches poll vote? (Added by Wurm: Joey's fat 10-incher??)
Think about that. It reminds me of Jan. 3, 1998, sitting in a deserted parking lot outside Joe Robbie Stadium at 2:45 a.m., following Nebraska's defeat of Tennessee. Waiting. Waiting on the set for the results of the AP and coaches polls. Waiting to find out who the best team in college football was. Waiting for a vote. It was absurd then and it is absurd now.
So, I'll ask again, When is enough, enough?
By the way, that vote four years ago -- the flip-flop in the coaches poll -- it went Nebraska's way.
My opinion - Joey starts topping E, but then the Erotic One performs the VENUS BUTTERFLY technique (from LA LAW infamy) and Joey finds to his surprise just HOW flexible he really is .....
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