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Ricky Stanzi Is a Fan of Anyone Who's a Fan of America

At last night's game, plenty of Hawkeye football players were on hand to be feted at halftime for the Orange Bowl--and to socialize with adoring fans and sign autographs before and afterward. From BHGP commenteur MattBednar's Twitpic feed:

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YESSSS. YES YES YES. In the unlikely event you couldn't tell--and also because we want to see it spelled out--that's Ricky Stanzi's autograph on BHGP's very own "PROUD TO BE AN AMERICANZI" shirt (buy yours here if you don't already have one, Stalin). Put that thing in a glass case and hang onto it for 20 years, Mr. Bednar--when Stanzi's elected President Badass, you'll be the richest man on the block. Or Vice President Asskick.

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That is quite possibly

The most awesome piece of autographed memorabilia I have ever seen. You Sir, are one lucky bastard

"God tells me he can get me out of this mess, but he's pretty sure you're fucked."-Braveheart

by Camraman926 on Jan 28, 2010 7:31 AM CST reply actions  

This is a awesome way to start my day.

I woke up, got to work, logged in to my internet machine, made my first visit of the day to BHGP, and what do you know? My prized “Manzi Approved” shirt is the first thing I see. Thanks for putting this up!

Iowa did a nice job last night with the signings. They also had the Orange Bowl trophy on display so you could take pictures with it…although, this type of thing doesn’t always end up well. Stanzi happily exclaimed “I’ve seen these!” when I got to him, and seemed genuinely giddy about signing it. Angerer was so polite that I actually heard him thanking people coming though his line.

by mattbednar on Jan 28, 2010 8:05 AM CST reply actions  

I personally think autographs are stupid

But that, THAT, is pretty fucking rad. Fantastic job on the shirt enhancement.

"I know you're from Middle America, and sometimes you feel like you're representing more than just a school or a conference, maybe an entire group of American citizens out there."

by Twin Cities Hawk on Jan 28, 2010 8:09 AM CST reply actions  

I'm not even being sarcastic when I say, I've never been prouder.

Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.

by Hawkeye State on Jan 28, 2010 8:46 AM CST reply actions  

I've never wanted to be in Iowa

more than the signing night. Damn 1200 miles apart. hahaha. AMERICANZI FTW!

"Smokey this isn't 'Nam this is bowling. There are rules!"

by HAWKEYESBABY on Jan 28, 2010 9:42 AM CST reply actions  

I have no idea why this makes me so happy.

by txhawkeye on Jan 28, 2010 10:09 AM CST reply actions  

Because like any right-thinking male here...

you love America, Ricky Stanzi, and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Duh.

"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"

by RossWB on Jan 28, 2010 10:41 AM CST up reply actions  

Er, any right-thinking person, rather...

No need to be male to think that way.

"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"

by RossWB on Jan 28, 2010 10:42 AM CST up reply actions  

Cue the Merle Haggard!

…..and I mean that with the utmost respect and admiration.

Life is hard. It's really hard if you're stupid.

by Bluzmn on Jan 28, 2010 11:58 AM CST up reply actions  

Proud to be an American

If you feel like singing along, don't.
James Taylor

by Kluginator on Jan 28, 2010 12:38 PM CST up reply actions  

er...

that was in response to Ross’s post about the things that any right-thinking male loves.

by Abbas_Cincinnatus on Jan 28, 2010 9:59 PM CST up reply actions  

I would love to buy a shirt ...

and rock it in public as a proud member of the Americanzi Army. Problem is, I’m long like John Holmes wide like Mike Wells. Those shirts look like they could barely fit a Korean female pop star.

Excuse me for my bellicosity. And spelling. Bellicosity and spelling.

by Blackheartnopants on Jan 28, 2010 12:54 PM CST reply actions  

Be mindful, I am a tiny man.

So you’re looking at a small.

Speaking of Mike, I met him at last year’s Wisky game. Super nice guy. He is, however a beast of a man…and living nicely off his NFL pension, I believe.

by mattbednar on Jan 28, 2010 1:08 PM CST up reply actions  

He was one of my favorite Hawks when I was a kid.

I’m not an autograph guy, but yours is a keeper.

Excuse me for my bellicosity. And spelling. Bellicosity and spelling.

by Blackheartnopants on Jan 28, 2010 1:14 PM CST up reply actions  

Stanzi really is just class

my hotel at the orange bowl was to down from the Fountainbleu (dont worry it was only a holiday inn not a rich kid but it was cool to have a hotel on the beach) so my dad, cousins & i went to the lobby & after the game the next morning the team was loading the bus to go home & Ricki (yes we are on a first name basis) loved us asking for autographs and waved and said hi all that stuff really nice to see an athlete humble. Also the other members of the team were cool too but we saw Stanzi first.

"I believe I have the total package of speed, strength, and explosion," Adrian F@#kin Clayborn

by DportROTCHawki on Jan 28, 2010 9:53 PM CST reply actions  

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