Ricky Stanzi Has Loved America Since At Least The Waning Hours Of Last October
by Adam Jacobi on Jan 8, 2010 1:30 PM CST
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From the FanPost section, Old Glory gets gloryerer:
Commenteur Ill Jukes says it's "from a friend of a friend's Facebook," so there's that. We'll go ahead and assume this picture took place last Halloween; there would really be no other reason for a man to dress up like the unidentified gent on the left. At first we thought it was the old "one night stand" costume gag, but then the whole Stanzi motif to it all made the double-entendre really weird. We're not going to think about it too much longer. All we know is costume = Halloween = guy never wears that again.
[UPDATE: It's a "One Night Stanzi." I shoulda known.]
On the other hand, we hope Ricky Stanzi wears that outfit every day, because holy shit yes. On its own, that t-shirt is all sorts of white trash fabulous, a divine mix of Ed Hardy and Pat Angerer's right arm.
But that hat; my God, that hat. We don't know where he got it, only that he either spent under $2 or over $100 for it. There's really no inbetween. We knew Stanzi was up on that USA Number One, but we never knew he could accessorize it like that. You know whose company this places him in:
Knock knock. Who's there? America.
Damn straight; the boss himself. But we have a serious question, one we can't answer ourselves. Which one of these is better? You a hat man or a tie man? Whose sartorial salute to the stars and stripes shines supreme?
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I just saw that the photo frame on the 'one night stanzi' costume says: Friends Forever
I just can’t applaud that fellow enough for his genius
by Internet Legend on Jan 8, 2010 4:10 PM CST up reply actions
It's close
but I gotta go with the tie. The hat is awesome, but it can only be worn casually. The tie, however, can be dressed up or down, depending on your social occasion – formal, worn normally; for your more casual settings, loose or perhaps as a head band.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
The mullet and tie should be included in one vote...
the combination of those two dominates everything.
/O'keefe'd
by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Jan 8, 2010 2:54 PM CST up reply actions
How is this even close???
Let’s consider for a second that Leman has wearing the tie during AN OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY PHOTO. Not just out on the street partying it up during Halloween. He thought long and hard about what he wanted as his lasting image at Illinois and he decided on that. The tie.
Sorry, Amerikanzi, but Leman’s got you beat.
"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 8, 2010 1:39 PM CST reply actions
Sticking the K in "Amerikanzi" makes it seem kinda Nazi-ish
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
yeah, on second look, it does...
"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 8, 2010 1:57 PM CST up reply actions
Obviously,
it should be AmeRickanzi
by TheCornballer on Jan 8, 2010 3:04 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
+1
Rec’d
"You don't become a Hawkeye fan, You're born with Black and Gold in your veins." - Me
by BStylin Hawkye on Jan 8, 2010 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
We need red, white and blue helmet stickers next year
emblazoned with “USA #1”
by DowntownmplsHAWK on Jan 8, 2010 1:40 PM CST reply actions
My wish is that they just come out in pure camo jerseys and pants
"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 8, 2010 1:42 PM CST up reply actions
Gotta go with the hat.
SDS’s whole outfit just screams……I’m Americanzi!!!!
"You don't become a Hawkeye fan, You're born with Black and Gold in your veins." - Me
Ricky Stanzi is just trying to be "ironic"
http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2009/04/13/124-hating-people-who-wear-ed-hardy/
Perhaps this also explains the “Team Edward” thing?
"We've gotta execute! We've gotta have fun out there!" - Ed DeChellis
And so, I hope, are YOU....
…Reading old pal, in pointing that out. EVERYONE knows the difference between a true “Leman” and an ironic “Stanzi.” Stanzi is a true goof, a true eccentric, and that’s what makes him so—oh how I hate this word but I’ll use it anyway…AWESOME.
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
Stanzi stopped by my hotel bar after the game
Wearing that exact same shirt. I didn’t understand the significance until I came on here when I got back since we didn’t get to hear his comment in the stadium. Anyway, I tossed him a beer and got my picture taken with him and his USA shirt.
by Hank Thrasher on Jan 8, 2010 1:56 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
YOU WIN.
"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 8, 2010 1:56 PM CST up reply actions
Congratulations.
You will receive your BlackHeartGoldToken in 2 days time.
/O'keefe'd
by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Jan 8, 2010 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
Does that get me
a behind the scenes tour to the Hawkeye Football factory complete with midgets and a giant river of beer flowing through the middle?
by Hank Thrasher on Jan 8, 2010 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
Okay, that's damn funny.
Short-story long: told my brother once I’d like to operate a brew-pub someday. We decided, if ever done, we’d have a Grand Opening with the press and everyone.
In the backroom brewery area, which you can always see in brew-pubs thru giant windows, we’d hire about a dozen dwarfs wearing Oompah-Loompah outfits to walk around like they’re running the place.
Naturally, the press would be upset and ask the inevitable question: “Are you sure you should be doing that?”
My response would be:
“What do you want me to do—send them BACK to Loompah-Land?”
Just a dream, but a wonderful, wonderful dream.
"If you want to become a man--come to Iowa"--All American IOWA LB PAT ANGERER, whose best friend is a dog.
Had I heard his USA #1 comment
I probably would have taken it off for fear of him going all vampire on my ass. We talked to his dad for awhile who was a cool guy. I asked Daddy Stanzi what he thought of the pick 6 from the game to which he chuckled and said, “I knew it was gonna happen.”
Everyone knew it was coming.
It really didn’t bother me that much at the time. Kind of a lets get that out of the way feeling.
by Stay thirsty, my friends. on Jan 8, 2010 2:52 PM CST up reply actions
This is SO true
the story of the season is we saw it all. Most teams get a pick 6 and think the sky is falling. Iowa was like, “Okay, that’s out of the way.”
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
It's like vomiting at 7:00 AM on a game Saturday.
Yeah, it’s painful. No, you’re not looking forward to it. But you know it’s coming and once it’s out of the way you can get to the business at hand.
by Abbas_Cincinnatus on Jan 8, 2010 3:23 PM CST up reply actions
My 'Bama buddy was watching the game with me
and he’s adopted Iowa as his second team… and like all Roll Tiders would have done, he freaked out and was super upset after the pick six. Until he saw my demeanor. He said “You don’t look too upset…” … To which I replied “Why should I be? We win when Ricky throws pick sixes”. To which he promptly sat down and said “Oh, cool.”
/O'keefe'd
by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Jan 8, 2010 3:32 PM CST up reply actions
my exact comment
“Hey, at least we were up 14 when he threw it.”
Based on the beauty of the first two drives alone, it was inevitable.
Ankles! We don't need no stinking ankles!
by three and out the kok story on Jan 8, 2010 6:34 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Ricky Bobby
I heard from someone here at work who got it from her husband who talked with someone on the inside that… the Stanzi’s “love it or leave” comment during the post OB interview with the talking douche-head was a joke between Stanzi and the team. The team apparently has some Talladaga Nights takes on Ricky “Bobby” Stanzi.
This makes sense because when Rick made the comment he looked at the team and gave them a big thumbs up. Just wait for there’ll be a “shake-n-bake” blast from Stanzi at the next presser.
Hey, if you’re not first, your’re last.
by Stay thirsty, my friends. on Jan 8, 2010 2:50 PM CST reply actions
over the top patriotism is a meme
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
Using "meme" is a meme.
And it’s a meme I’m very “meme”-ish about.
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
Meme meme meme meme meme
Brunettes not fighter jets
by rockyh on Jan 8, 2010 3:22 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
How much meme could a memechuck meme?
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
If a memchuck could chuck meme?
That’s my meme—LOVE IT or LEAVE IT!
USA #1!!
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
over the top drinking and puking is meme
or is it a disease?
by Stay thirsty, my friends. on Jan 8, 2010 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
that's just good clean fun
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
Except for the puking
Bully football is winning football.
by Bucketochicken on Jan 8, 2010 6:08 PM CST up reply actions
yeah that's just wasteful
Ankles! We don't need no stinking ankles!
by three and out the kok story on Jan 8, 2010 6:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
And it means all the money spent on alcohol is wasted.
"Wow. You know you have problems when even the cheerleaders know you suck." ~ Pain in the Sash
by Leftcoast Hawk on Jan 8, 2010 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I've replayed that moment a few times on iTunes...
You can see the entire team laughing its ass off. If it had been really off the wall, they’d have looked a lot more confused and horrified, so the story makes sense. Thanks for the info.
"Wow. You know you have problems when even the cheerleaders know you suck." ~ Pain in the Sash
by Leftcoast Hawk on Jan 8, 2010 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
You guys do know that . . .
Stanzi does have “Made in America” tattooed somewhere on his back, right?
This is according to Angerer. I’m hoping it’s not in the tramp stamp range.
"I always like it better when the clowns seem to try to be happy."
by MarcMorehouse on Jan 8, 2010 3:09 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
No way.
You’re the ace reporter, Marc—GET THAT PICTURE.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
Taking pictures of half-covered tits in Aruba, probably.
If he’s lucky, though the swimsuit issue can’t hold a candle to the Vicky Secret Bra issue. I don’t think my wife’s even seen it.
(Because I steal it, see)
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
I remember that interview.
But no photo = no proof.
Your journalistic integrity is at stake here, man!!
Bully football is winning football.
by Bucketochicken on Jan 8, 2010 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
Or near his junk - however appropriate that would be
"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 8, 2010 3:44 PM CST up reply actions
I have to see that
and then I have to think about that…
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
Somewhere I've got a .jpg of the best tramp stamp ever.
I think it’s on my laptop.
by Stay thirsty, my friends. on Jan 8, 2010 4:39 PM CST up reply actions
I only chose the hat because I couldn't vote for the mullet.
I imagine that J also owns a hat like that and didn’t wear it because he didn’t want to cover that tremendous hair.
good lord...
Bully football is winning football.
by Bucketochicken on Jan 8, 2010 3:36 PM CST up reply actions
I can't decide if this is uber-photoshopped..
or if Derrell Johnson-Koulianos actually just posted a picture of his quarterback’s tattoo.
Either way, I’m stunned.
/O'keefe'd
by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Jan 8, 2010 3:47 PM CST up reply actions
They are done for the season
Maybe DJK figured chatting it up with crazed fans is a good way to keep fresh?
by Hank Thrasher on Jan 8, 2010 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
Whoever it is, just became a BHGP member 30 minutes ago.
"You don't become a Hawkeye fan, You're born with Black and Gold in your veins." - Me
by BStylin Hawkye on Jan 8, 2010 3:52 PM CST up reply actions
Hey, if it really is DJK
It really is DJK.
Hi. We like you. A lot.
"Wow. You know you have problems when even the cheerleaders know you suck." ~ Pain in the Sash
by Leftcoast Hawk on Jan 8, 2010 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
If it really is DJK
Then he is with the BHGP program. And it’s about time.
Regardless of whether it’s the Three-Lettered One or not, I just hope his injury isn’t too serious.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
It's not him, guys.
Unless DJK has an email address under a different name with an “uggsrock.com” domain. Christ.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
I don't know
could still be him. Come on OPS…you want it to be him, you neeeeeeed it to be him. [said in J. Nicholson voice]
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
uggsrock.com
Doesn’t everyone use that as their email provider of choice? I mean I can’t be alone in doing it, right? Right?? GUYS????
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
I'll bet you use gmail
You just don’t want to admit that. Its OK.
"Wow. You know you have problems when even the cheerleaders know you suck." ~ Pain in the Sash
by Leftcoast Hawk on Jan 9, 2010 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
If that's Photoshopped
I want that guys’ Photoshop skills. I’m pretty good and all, but that’s beyond good…
How much of Stanzi's patriotism is lessened by his equal love of Twilight?
I think he’s over compensating.
Leman owns Manzi.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
This thread has gone surreal. Hank, and I say this fondly as I like every Iowa fan, Richard looks like he’s 6’10". His Iowa bio must be underselling.
I'm not very tall
standing at 5’7", when I showed it to some skeptical friends after returning to Iowa they laughed and said I looked like a midget standing next to him. Doesn’t bother me any though.
by Hank Thrasher on Jan 8, 2010 4:17 PM CST up reply actions
Five foot seven--a great height, man!
I know from experience.
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
You bastards - I'm 5'5"
I hate you and I hate your Stanzi pic.
"Wow. You know you have problems when even the cheerleaders know you suck." ~ Pain in the Sash
by Leftcoast Hawk on Jan 8, 2010 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
Awesome. I could dunk on both of you.*
On a 7-foot rim.
*maybe
Bully football is winning football.
by Bucketochicken on Jan 9, 2010 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
I'll block your shot you punk.
"Wow. You know you have problems when even the cheerleaders know you suck." ~ Pain in the Sash
by Leftcoast Hawk on Jan 9, 2010 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
Okay, let's get this straight first of all: my wife and I are political Independents.
But we watch O’Reilly occasionally anyway, so don’t try and peg-hole me as ultra-right.
ANYWAY, she sent an e-mail to him for his “Pinheads and Patriots” segment, giving notice of MR STANZI’s uber-patriotism on FOX during the Orange Bowl. So if it appears on that segment sometime in the next day or two…..
……you can either blame or thank her, depending on your perspective. FYI.
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
Hell yeah! But the question will be:
Will O’REILLY know that Stanzi was joking? THAT’S the million dollar question, and possible source of future humor and remarks.
The wife and I have been laughing about the The Americanzi for days.
(By the way, USA #1!!)
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
No
Bully football is winning football.
by Bucketochicken on Jan 8, 2010 6:10 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe
Bully football is winning football.
by Bucketochicken on Jan 8, 2010 6:10 PM CST up reply actions
It would matter to ME.
I love her all the more since she “gets” it. If she didn’t….well, too late for a deal-breaker, but I’d never let her forget it!
"If you want to become a man--come to Iowa"--All American IOWA LB PAT ANGERER, whose best friend is a dog.
I won't try and peg-hole you, man, don't worry.
Bully football is winning football.
by Bucketochicken on Jan 8, 2010 6:10 PM CST up reply actions
Why did that sound so porno?
Maybe I’d better shave my droopy mustache, and stop wearing Red/White/Blue speedos. That might help, at least on my end.
"If you want to become a man--come to Iowa"--All American IOWA LB PAT ANGERER, whose best friend is a dog.
This is a pretty good picture of you, I think
Glad you shaved the mustache and changed your Speedo color.
"Wow. You know you have problems when even the cheerleaders know you suck." ~ Pain in the Sash
by Leftcoast Hawk on Jan 8, 2010 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
What the hell has happened around here?
Why does everyone insist on posting pictures that make me want to tear my eyes out?
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
I've lost some wieght since this pic
but I still have the boat and the hat.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
Win.
"Wow. You know you have problems when even the cheerleaders know you suck." ~ Pain in the Sash
by Leftcoast Hawk on Jan 9, 2010 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
So, the best, completely true part about that pic in the main post is...
I used to work with the non-stanzi person in that picture, and his last name is in fact Lehman.
I shit you not.
This one's for alllllll the oranges.
I believe
the worm hole has just caved in upon itself
Ankles! We don't need no stinking ankles!
by three and out the kok story on Jan 8, 2010 7:06 PM CST up reply actions
Hoya... this is a bit more than an eye gouging picture...
"Wow. You know you have problems when even the cheerleaders know you suck." ~ Pain in the Sash
by Leftcoast Hawk on Jan 9, 2010 4:08 PM CST up reply actions
Holy balls this thread is so full of awesome...
I’ve never seen something even near the like of it on here…
Would also like to point out...
that Rittenberg apparently loves your amercanzi shirts as per his lunch links from today.
Linky? Thanky.
"Wow. You know you have problems when even the cheerleaders know you suck." ~ Pain in the Sash
by Leftcoast Hawk on Jan 9, 2010 4:08 PM CST up reply actions
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