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New Cambus Schedule

In response to a string of injuries in the Hawkeye's backfield, the University of Iowa has tentatively decided to change the Cambus schedule this coming Saturday.  Ordinarily, the Oakdale bus would pick up passengers at the VA loop at 10:45 am, continue to Student Health at 10:47 and then make its way to the Oakdale lot around 11:06 am. 

Instead, the Oakdale route has been ommitted in order to make room for a new bus, which will be driven by Brad Rogers.  Just after kickoff, "The Cambus" will begin pick up at various points on the field and drop off passengers in the opposing endzone.  This route will be repeated into the afternoon.  Oakdale service will resume on Sunday.

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All aboard, motherfuckers.

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Oh fuck yes!

I check cheddar like a food inspector

by SpanishJohnny on Oct 27, 2009 11:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, if anyone skipped the above link...

SpanishJohnny gets credit for the nickname.

No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer

by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Oct 28, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your genius has brought it to new heights though my friend.

I check cheddar like a food inspector

by SpanishJohnny on Oct 28, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

With a head that large, it's no wonder he "runs downhill!"

Fucking awesome, HFMR. Outstanding.

This kid better have 17 touchdowns and over 1,000 yards rushing by halftime of the jNWU game, or he’s clearly a bust.

by Bucketochicken on Oct 27, 2009 11:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i used to think

the bus was the “shame train” , i for one want a bus pass now. You’ve made the city transit cool again HFMR, quite the achievement! Bravo, Bravo

i don't wife em...i one night em

by smokinthereiff on Oct 27, 2009 11:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I just hope it isn't late all the time

Like every other fucking Cambus I’ve ever been on.

by Tmo87 on Oct 28, 2009 12:11 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anybody of a "certain age" like me....

….and remember when the Cambus actually had FACES painted on them? There was a Dracula, a Clown, and so on.

Somehow, it hurts less when you’re run down by a twenty ton Dracula, which is prolly why they did that. I recall this was in the late 70’sm when I was a kid living in IC at the time.

If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.

by The Director on Oct 28, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ME, TOO!

Yep, middle of the ’seventies and Iowa gets a grant to start up the “Cambus”. At first they were green school busses, then they got a dozen or so used from some big city (Detroit?), sort of refurbished them, had a big contest to name the program (it was called U of I Mass Transit or some such thing), “Cambus” won, after a 12 month shake down it became permanent.

How do I know? I was one of the original—as in "first—drivers. Lasted through the summer but was relieved of duties, seems there’s a rule against drinking beer (I don’t do that anymore) and driving a bus.

By the way, that first summer some friends of mine took yellow spray paint, covered the second hump of the “M” in Cambus, then dotted the free standing leg, turning the “M” into an “N” and and “I”. Now it spelled “Canibus”. Get it?

by Zulu on Oct 28, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1,000,000

"You don't become a Hawkeye fan, You're born with Black and Gold in your veins." - Me

by BStylin Hawkye on Oct 28, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

“Relieved” of duties. I’ve never gotten that. Who, exactly, is relieved? And seriously, no one deserves to drink on the job more than a Cambus driver, although it sounds like you missed the joy of driving one of those bad boys in the snow and ice.

by txhawkeye on Oct 28, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Working for Cambus

was one of the best experiences of my life. Approach it with the right mindset, and it is a testosterone-laden show of authority. Oh, how I loved PWNing the crab-asses commuting to the UIHC on a daily basis!

by HawkOnRails on Oct 29, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So awesome

had to fanshot the image on Stampede Blue for the benefit of the large IU contingent.

Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.

by shake n bake on Oct 28, 2009 12:13 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well done sir, well done.

by Enoch on Oct 28, 2009 2:08 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cool! We're taking the bus

to Indiana.

Nice Job!

"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz

by StoopsMyAss on Oct 28, 2009 6:33 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Being waaaaaay out here...

in Trojan-ville, I know nothing about this “Cambus”. So, tell me, can he DRIVE AND SCORE?

by Zulu on Oct 28, 2009 6:46 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ever driven one

I began Cambus training but qyuot after o hit three band members outside of Hancher.
Anyway, great post HFMR.

And you can take that to the bank.

by Hawkeye X on Oct 28, 2009 6:52 AM CDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Judging by some of the Cambus drivers I know, that’s not great driving. Unless you were complaining about your job while you were doing it and blaming the band members. Then it’s merely the norm for Cambus drivers.

by Tmo87 on Oct 28, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rather, that is great driving. Previewing posts is fun!

by Tmo87 on Oct 28, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

personally I think you should have been commended for hitting band members

I check cheddar like a food inspector

by SpanishJohnny on Oct 28, 2009 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HFMR...

has now eclipsed photoshop. Somewhere, there should be an entire exhibit of his work, in large sizes, for the public to see.

HFMR is simply the best.

I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.

-- Judge Smails

by WaterlooChazz on Oct 28, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All aboard!

This is fucking fantastic. It will be a nice change to see some Indiana defensive players being helped off the field.

by Imustbreakyou on Oct 28, 2009 8:02 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

just so you know....

I love you guys.

I like turtles.

by lilzaphod on Oct 28, 2009 8:23 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Truly Classic

HFMR, my hats off to you. As a person who used to drive the Oakdale route, you clearly did some research (or used to drive the bus as well) to get those stop times. I sent it over to a few people I still know who work at Cambus, and they enjoyed it.

They took the bar, the whole fucking bar!

by recoveringfratguy on Oct 28, 2009 8:38 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Next Stop!

Indiana’s Endzone

"You don't become a Hawkeye fan, You're born with Black and Gold in your veins." - Me

by BStylin Hawkye on Oct 28, 2009 10:09 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Indiana = corner curb

Why do buses always run over the corner curb?

Because they can.

by Stay thirsty, my friends. on Oct 28, 2009 10:31 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice homage

to an underground cult – cambus alumni. If I hadn’t been drunk my entire tenure, this post might have prompted some fond memories other than vomiting into my pants.

by Chuck Long Duk Dong on Oct 28, 2009 10:39 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Does that make Super Wigger...

Marco’s Taxi? Versatile and full of stops behind the line (red lights, GET IT? AMIRIGHT???).

/O'keefe'd

by Smokin Herb Grigbsy on Oct 28, 2009 11:55 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the second time in twelve hours you've called Wegher that.

I would guess that I’m not alone in hoping you don’t do it a third time.

by YouCanPutYourEddsInIt on Oct 28, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Consider the moniker retracted...

An ill advised attempt at humor.

In other news, my I just noticed my screen name fail…

Also… bucketochicken… do you post on MetalSucks?

/O'keefe'd

by Smokin Herb Grigbsy on Oct 28, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same here.

I believe I replied back to you once when Eyal wanted to know who everyone was. Merkle’s guy right?

/O'keefe'd

by Smokin Herb Grigbsy on Oct 28, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Metal

is a core component of almost all building materials in America. What on earth would you substitute?!?

"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz

by StoopsMyAss on Oct 28, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

boners

I check cheddar like a food inspector

by SpanishJohnny on Oct 28, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

See you there this weekend, possibly

Although I tend to prefer the $0.75 PBR’s at Big Shitty Tap.

/O'keefe'd

by Smokin Herb Grigbsy on Oct 28, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big Shitty...

…you should be required to check into AA when visiting that bar after 2 AM. I can’t tell you how many times my friends visiting from out of town have talked me into going there because they can’t drink after some arbitrary time like 1:30 or 2 AM.

I for one will be at Merkle’s though, and I’ll be rocking the ISU Girls Aren’t Trash Shirt.

They took the bar, the whole fucking bar!

by recoveringfratguy on Oct 28, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh. Big City...

That place has really gotten nasty the past few years. Fuckin ghetto.

I’ll be in Champaign anyway. Might try to hit Merkle’s one last time for jNWU or the Goopher game though.

by Bucketochicken on Oct 28, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's sorta what I say to myself everytime.. "Ugh"

But being a poor college student only allows me to do so much. Honestly, I’ve never made it up to Merkle’s, but I’ve always had intentions of doing so.

/O'keefe'd

by Smokin Herb Grigbsy on Oct 28, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is pretty gross.

But hey, now I know BHGP fans are at Merkle’s, it might be time to move on.

/O'keefe'd

by Smokin Herb Grigbsy on Oct 28, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the moniker...

“Super Wigger.” Then again, I am usually a barometer of uncoolness, especially on BHGP.

I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.

-- Judge Smails

by WaterlooChazz on Oct 28, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone

NEEDS to make this a halloween costume. Granted, the only people who’ll “get” it are BHGP members, but I guarantee it’ll get laughs in IC proper.

I have occupational turrettes... My job makes me swear uncontrolably at everyone.

by Ioweegin on Oct 28, 2009 12:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If only i hadn't already bought my costume

"You don't become a Hawkeye fan, You're born with Black and Gold in your veins." - Me

by BStylin Hawkye on Oct 28, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would do this in a heartbeat

Except for the few problems: 1) I’m a chick, 2) I’m caucazoid and 3) I don’t have any football gear. :(

by MP hawkfan on Oct 28, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

^not who you think it is

This is what I get for posting on someone else’s computer. This is actually, my post, SORRY!!

I have occupational turrettes... My job makes me swear uncontrolably at everyone.

by Ioweegin on Oct 29, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just because

you’re a white woman, doesn’t mean you can’t do it. The gold football pants might be a problem though.

"You don't become a Hawkeye fan, You're born with Black and Gold in your veins." - Me

by BStylin Hawkye on Oct 29, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hope you have white pants

aviator shades and a commanders cap with “scrambled eggs.”

by HawkeyeRecon on Oct 28, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Check, check, aaaaaand check.

The Hawk Shop and Scheels actually sell the commander caps.

by mattbednar on Oct 29, 2009 7:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm happy to hop aboard this bus as it makes its test run over the Hoosier Route.

Here’s hoping the brakes fail!

Every week's the playoffs, man.

by NYHawkeye on Oct 28, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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