Official Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex Thread!!

[Bryan316]

So far, I think Dom's glad he didn't sell the tickets.

[Bryan316]

It's cool. Thanks for offering to help us out in the first place!

[Frogman]

No big deal Dom. Hope you "enjoyed" the game!!! ;)

[mac21]

Hey WALMART @ Arlington South of 20 has Kobe 11 Reg,Joe Johnson 11 Reg,Steve Smith Reg for 3.00 each in the clearance section I grabbed 8 Kobes and 3 Smiths and 3 Johnsons for Trade here on the Boards.There are still over 20 to 25 Kobes and 6 to 8 Smiths and Joe Johnson had about 15 to 20 Figs left.These are across from the Toys section in the Clearance Isle between the Toys and the Valentine Items near the Prescriptions area.

[La Lone]

Hey Dom,

Appreciate the effort you put forth for us. Sorry to hear about your traveling companion on the last leg home :p

[DIRK]

Hey no worries on the Taylor, wasn't one I needed to have. Lets see dem pictas!

[Lumbster]

DId they suspend the Teacher for possessing a Bledsoe SP?:D

[Frogman]

anyone else see the report on Fox News about the Bledsoe SP that some jr high kids stole from their teacher? among other things were some laptops and electronics
I saw that and laughed out loud!! I didn't think anyone wanted a Bledsoe SP!!! Walmart's got thousands of them just sitting on the pegs. :)

[mikedanger]

i saw that this morning...funny stuff.

[Bryan316]

Happy Signing Day! (http://www.meangreensports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=9058&SPID=562&DB_OEM_ID=1800&ATCLID=785673)

[HOF66]

herschel walker will be at the auto show next weekend

[mac21]

herschel walker will be at the auto show next weekend

Wasn't Torrie Wilson WWE Diva gonna be there too????

[La Lone]

If for some reason you missed out on a Modano All Star exclusive. The have a bunch at the FAN shop at the AA. The carry a hefty 29.99 tag but there is a bunch of them.

Great game today vs the AVs. I'm thinking Mr. Turco's days maybe numbered as #1 between the pipes. He sure is giving up a lot of questionable goals lately IMO.

[SportPicksFrick]

hey La lone, is the stuff 50% off also. I heard an announcement during the game that all allstar items were 50% off and the jerseys were 30% off if ya can let me know as i was only there for the game and could get back to me i would like to get 1 or 2.

[La Lone]

No, they were charging full price for the SP. I watched some lady argue with the sales clerk over the same point you have

[La Lone]

I'm thinking Mr. Turco's days maybe numbered as #1 between the pipes. He sure is giving up a lot of questionable goals lately IMO.

from the Stars website:


Turco agreed. "I know it hasn't been the best last few weeks for me, but I need to get back out there and get back to being my best," he said. "I'm disappointed in myself and how I've let in a few not-so-good goals when the team has been playing so well. But I was encouraging the guys in the third and supporting my teammates."

[Titanhorns]

Anybody watching the Mavs game? Hot damn!

[mac21]

Anyone know what happened to the DFW autograph mafia site (info for local autograph seekers) i think a member here had it I cannot find it anywhere

[mikedanger]

i bailed on the mavs for the dog show but flipped back in time to see them get the win. unreal...i thought they were dead in the water. just for the record...the HD picture on HDNET is terrible.

[HOF66]

Torrie Wilson - WWE SuperStar
Friday 7:00 – 9:00pm
- Formula Mazda Driver, Lindsey Adams
Friday 6:00 - 9:00pm
- Herschel Walker - Cowboy's Legend
Saturday 1:00-3:00
- Terry Labonte – Two Time NASCAR Champion
Saturday 6:00-8:00pm
- Steve Wilkos – The Jerry Springer Show
Sunday 12:00-4:00

- AJ Janic from TV’s “Overhaulin”
Sunday 12:00-5:00

[HOF66]

i will be starting a yahoo baseball league when they put it up... an auto draft sounds like it would be the best...

[Cowtown]

^^ another possibility would be a live draft and those who might have conflicting obligations could set their autodraft preferences

[HOF66]

i would rather have a live draft too...

i will see if i cannot get a thurs night draft, usually not much happening on thurs....

yahoo moved the sign up day to tomorrow..

[mac21]

I'm in for fantasy baseball

[HOF66]

we will have to come up with some idea for a prize.....

[mac21]

Anyone know what happened to the DFW autograph mafia site (info for local autograph seekers) i think a member here had it I cannot find it anywhere

So anyone know what happened to this site???

[Cowtown]

So anyone know what happened to this site???

it moved sites again . . . I'm out of twon and don't have it book marked on my laptop . . . try a google search on Texas Autograph Board . . . if you haven't found it by Sunday, I'll post the link when I get home

[HOF66]

well... i logged into yahoo at 5:04, the system was up at 4:00, and there was no night live drafts up unless we wanted to draft before march 9th, the weekend drafts were taken too.... so rather than draft way to early, i put it on auto draft, we can change to offline draft and then i can just enter the players if we want, but then everyone would have to be present....


anyways here is the info
Spawn Texas Rangers League
ID 27326
PW gorangers

[mac21]

COOL I am in:D :D :D :D

[Titanhorns]

Torrie Wilson - WWE SuperStar
Friday 7:00 – 9:00pm
- Formula Mazda Driver, Lindsey Adams
Friday 6:00 - 9:00pm
- Herschel Walker - Cowboy's Legend
Saturday 1:00-3:00
- Terry Labonte – Two Time NASCAR Champion
Saturday 6:00-8:00pm
- Steve Wilkos – The Jerry Springer Show
Sunday 12:00-4:00

- AJ Janic from TV’s “Overhaulin”
Sunday 12:00-5:00

Where is this?

[mac21]

Where is this?

I think it's either today at the Tarrant County Auto Show

EDIT: Here is what I found at WWE.Com
Friday, February 16 7-9 p.m.
AutoRama Dallas Market Center, Dallas, TX
Meet Torrie from 7-9 p.m.

[Iamgoodyy]

I'm in for the Yahoo league; "Eric Gagne's Goatee"

[HOF66]

to give everyone some notice... does march 21st sound good to set yahoo to draft? it sometimes can take a couple days and then we would have a week to trade and get the team together...

[Cowtown]

to give everyone some notice... does march 21st sound good to set yahoo to draft? it sometimes can take a couple days and then we would have a week to trade and get the team together...

are we setting a time for the draft and those who can't make it set their autopick preferences, or are we just doing a striaght auto pick?

[HOF66]

we have to do a straight auto draft... i could not get a time to draft that close to opening day..... the good draft times went very quick...

in my past yahoo experience when you set the league to draft it can take a couple days, they may have changed but last year the commish of my basketball league set the league to draft 3 days before the start of the season and we did nto get the auto draft until 2 days into the season....

[Cowtown]

we have to do a straight auto draft... i could not get a time to draft that close to opening day..... the good draft times went very quick...

in my past yahoo experience when you set the league to draft it can take a couple days, they may have changed but last year the commish of my basketball league set the league to draft 3 days before the start of the season and we did nto get the auto draft until 2 days into the season....

not a problem . . . looking forward to the league
Go Speedy Turtles!

[mikedanger]

anything fun going on in DFW this weekend? i'm bored out of my mind lately.

[Cowtown]

anything fun going on in DFW this weekend? i'm bored out of my mind lately.

Watch out on the roads this weekend--Cowtown Jr turns 16 tomorrow.:eek:

For some real excitement: The Southwest Region of the American Academy of Religion and the Soceity of Biblical Literature is meeting this weekend at the Westin DFW Airport.;) A gaggle of self-absorbed academics rambling on about topics only they care about; I can hardly wait. :D

[mac21]

Watch out on the roads this weekend--Cowtown Jr turns 16 tomorrow.:eek:

For some real excitement: The Southwest Region of the American Academy of Religion and the Soceity of Biblical Literature is this weekend at the Westin DFW Airport.;) A gaggle of self-absorbed academics rambling on about topics only they care about; I can hardly wait. :D

Cowtown did you ever find the link to the autograph site you said you had in your bookmarks???

[Iamgoodyy]

that's a mouthful.

[Cowtown]

Cowtown did you ever find the link to the autograph site you said you had in your bookmarks???

sorry . . . forgot . . . pm sent

[HOF66]

can you PM me the link please?

[mac21]

check the PM HOF66

[Frogman]

Watch out on the roads this weekend--Cowtown Jr turns 16 tomorrow.:eek:

For some real excitement: The Southwest Region of the American Academy of Religion and the Soceity of Biblical Literature is meeting this weekend at the Westin DFW Airport.;) A gaggle of self-absorbed academics rambling on about topics only they care about; I can hardly wait. :D

Happy Birthday to Cowtown Jr.!!

The SRAARSBL.....that's one of the worst acronyms EVER!!!! With that many letters, they could have at least tried to spell something. :D

[HOF66]

Thank you!!

[mikedanger]

got my rangers opening day tickets today...section 218. now i just have to remember to start caughing the day before. :D

[Cowtown]

got my rangers opening day tickets today...section 218. now i just have to remember to start caughing the day before. :D

Sounds like an outbreak of "baseball fever" is about to hit the metroplex;)

April 6 is Good Friday--no classes at DBU that day:D

[Frogman]

April 6 is Good Friday--no classes at DBU that day:D

I didn't even realize it was Good Friday. I might actually have the day off then. My brother invited me to the Rangers game but I didn't think I could make it....but maybe I can. Looks like there might be several of us out there that day. :)

[Cowtown]

The FWISD is making up its snow-day on April 6--Cowtown Jr is praying for an outbreak of baseball fever

[mikedanger]

just wanted to give you guys a heads up that i'll be going into hiding after i win the $355,000,000 lottery tonight...it was nice knowing SOME of you. :D

[Bryan316]

Anyone watch ESPN2 Tuesday night? Guess who's going DANCING!!!

[Frogman]

Anyone watch ESPN2 Tuesday night? Guess who's going DANCING!!!

Did Brylock finally make it onto Dancing with the Stars????? ;)

[Titanhorns]

Anyone watch ESPN2 Tuesday night? Guess who's going DANCING!!!

Of course I did!

Go UNT!!!!!

[SHACKS-STUFF]

:D

[Titanhorns]

UNT looked great till the last few minutes of the 1st half.

They're getting killed by the full court press, and a lack of solid shots in the paint. They keep throwing up playground-type shots, hoping they go in.

Jones needs to get them to regroup at the half. And quick!

[THE CGSPAWN]

Is this game on CBS in Dallas? I see Albany and UVA.

[THE CGSPAWN]

Oh well. We still played them pretty hard. :(

[Frogman]

Hey guys...I'd love some feedback if you guys would like to check out my website. It's kind of a first attempt, so I hope to keep improving it. Anyway, I'd value any and all critiques. Thanks. :)

http://webpages.charter.net/smoore11

[La Lone]

I didn't know frogs could draw. Very cool and interesting stuff there Steve


Hey guys...I'd love some feedback if you guys would like to check out my website. It's kind of a first attempt, so I hope to keep improving it. Anyway, I'd value any and all critiques. Thanks. :)

http://webpages.charter.net/smoore11

[sibelius]

Hey guys...I'd love some feedback if you guys would like to check out my website. It's kind of a first attempt, so I hope to keep improving it. Anyway, I'd value any and all critiques. Thanks. :)

http://webpages.charter.net/smoore11

I think it's coming along very nicely! Are you planning to host this in its own domain, ultimately? (e.g., frogman.com)

[Frogman]

I think it's coming along very nicely! Are you planning to host this in its own domain, ultimately? (e.g., frogman.com)
Yes I am. I just haven't figured out what domain I want to get. I don't want to get something and then hate it a few months later and be stuck with it.

[mikedanger]

looks good steve...you need to make sure todd sees it. :D

[sibelius]

Yes I am. I just haven't figured out what domain I want to get. I don't want to get something and then hate it a few months later and be stuck with it.

true - it's easy enough to change domain names but you basically throw away any progress you've made with search engines and publicizing the site when you do that. Hosting is really cheap now, you can get windows hosting for $5 per month or so as well.

[HOF66]

nice work on the web site

[HOF66]

does anyone know if I can get tickets to the Ranger/Brewer game in Frisco tx at the end of march? this is the only game that Rangers.com does not have a green "t" to buy tickets for....

[sigep001]

does anyone know if I can get tickets to the Ranger/Brewer game in Frisco tx at the end of march? this is the only game that Rangers.com does not have a green "t" to buy tickets for....

You have to be a Frisco Roughrider season ticket holder.

[HOF66]

is there any Roughrider season ticket holders here not going to use the tickets?

[mikedanger]

anything new? rangers still suck.

[Bryan316]

The Desperados are 6-0 on the season, though they had to overcome a 23- and 30- point deficit these past two weeks at home.

[HOF66]

is there any autograph events happening in the near future?

if you hear of NASCAR guys signing in the metroplex, please let me know....

[Kingpen]

frog, like the site. i suggest webhero.com for buying your domain and you get free hosting. i've used them many times for my web sidejobs, and have my own site on there for years.

[sibelius]

The Desperados are 6-0 on the season, though they had to overcome a 23- and 30- point deficit these past two weeks at home.

I was at the game where they came back to beat Austin in the last 50 seconds. That was a great game to watch.

[Cowtown]

is there any autograph events happening in the near future?

if you hear of NASCAR guys signing in the metroplex, please let me know....

Texas Motor Speedways website lists driver appearances . . . you have to check it regularly as some driver's do not release their appearnace schedule until late.

[Cowtown]

Hope everyone on here made it through tonight's stormy weather OK.

[mac21]

Hope everyone on here made it through tonight's stormy weather OK.

Yeah that was some crazy couple of hours hope everyone is ok

[Frogman]

Found a Red Wade and a Lakers Wilt if anyone in here needs them. :)

[HOF66]

Ian Kinsler is signing at the walmart in arlington tomorrow...

does anyone know if this will be too crazy or could i expect to get an autograph?

[HOF66]

well there was not many people to see Ian... nice to finally get his autograph...


so where is everyone....

there is a show in arlington in june, anyone know of anyother autograph events?

[HOF66]

anyone still here?

[Frogman]

still here.....just not much to talk about right now....thanks mavs/stars/rangers!!!! at least football season isn't too far off. :)

[Cowtown]

present

[HOF66]

does anyone have an extra Kinsler and Young bobblehead?

and who is Robert Earl Keen? he has a concert after a Ranger Astros game...

[HOF66]

did the new minor league field get approved??

did anyone hear the mayor bash the rangers last week? it was in reference to the rangers giving away flyers saying not to approve the new field.. the mayor said the small field will not hurt the rangers who are only attracting 20000, maybe the rangers should worry more about the pitching and promotions....

[mac21]

What you got for Kinsler/Young Double Play combo HOF?I got an extra set:D

[HOF66]

i got nothing.... really.....

i cannot even tell you there are sp's up here to buy....

i will look around... is there anything you are looking for??

[sibelius]

did the new minor league field get approved??....

I think it did get approved.

[Bryan316]

Anybody have small holes in their collections to fill? After whittling down what I'm going to keep, it's mostly hometown teams. I have a ton of baseball chase figs, mostly from the first 1/2-2/3 of the series' along with a few from the other sports that I'd like to get rid of before I move in July . I figure with little coming out and being between seasons, we could try to knock them out.:)

My MIP needs:
reg Biggio
Astros Ryan 2
blue Roy Williams (the one I have is kinda beat up)
North Stars Modano

Opener needs:
Orange Carson Palmer
Blue Steve Smith
Astros Ryan 1 & 2

[dallas41]

Hey DFW folks, I have some news that may make you alot of $$$$ The company I work for is expanding into the DFW area , where our parent company is located(Arlington) and this is a chance for anyone who may be looking for employment, or a change. I have been with this company almost 4 years and we make Bank!!! If you would like details pleas PM me...Thanks PS--I am hoping to be transferred back to Texas with this expansion. I miss it BAD!!

[HOF66]

so if dallas sport teams were not bad enough, the dallas morning news had Roger Clemons as the main article on the front page of the sports section.

this may be a new low.

[HOF66]

anyone collect star wars stuff or have a kid who might want this? i have a C3PO and R2-D2 talking bank from a few years ago, still in the box... it works and is in good shape... they are not worth much on ebay, mainly shipping if you want it let me know...

also have a R2-D2 flying rocket model, if anyone is interested

[Frogman]

I've got 4 tickets to the Rangers/Tigers game on Wednesday 6/6 @ 7:35pm that I can't use. Anybody want to buy them? They are between home plate and the 3rd base dugout about 20 rows from the field....$37 face value. Plus there's a parking pass. I can let them go for $100 but you'll need to pick them up ASAP because I'm going out of town. Sorry it's such short notice. :)

[mikedanger]

I'm going out of town.

where you off to homes?

[Frogman]

where you off to homes?
Just taking a few days off. Heading out to East Texas...somewhere around Longview or Tyler, I'm not real sure. Just hoping to kick back and not do anything for a few days. :)

Quite a difference from the mammoth SDCC trip we had been planning!!! ;)

[Bryan316]

Are y'all still going to SDCC? I have a few things I'd love to beg for you to pick up if it's not out of the way (i.e. you're grabbing one, too).

Anyone else waiting for Dom and Mustang to debate whether Ryne Sandberg deserves his CC5 figure?;)

[SHACKS-STUFF]

Whats up everyone?East Texas here about an hour from Dallas East 1-20.

[mikedanger]

Are y'all still going to SDCC? I have a few things I'd love to beg for you to pick up if it's not out of the way (i.e. you're grabbing one, too).

danger family is going...let me know what you need and i'll see what i can do...no promises though. :)

[mikedanger]

Dear Signature Collectibles Customers,


We at SIGNATURE COLLECTIBLES are proud to announce we are conducting a
public, in-store
signing with ADRIAN PETERSON on FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd from 7-9PM!


This will be the Southwest Region's first and only scheduled public signing
with
Adrian for 2007!

Don't miss out on this tremendous opportunity to meet this 2007 1st Round
#7 draft
pick and get your favorite item signed!

>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

BASIC ITEMS:
8x10 PHOTOS
11x14 PHOTOS
MAGAZINE COVERS
Price: $79
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

INTERMEDIATE ITEMS:
16x20 PHOTOS
MINI-HELMETS
FOOTBALLS
Price: $99
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

PREMIUM ITEMS
JERSEYS
HELMETS
LITHOGRAPHS
Price: $129
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

INSCRIPTIONS are available for an additional $29.

Product is also available for purchase, call for details!

[mikedanger]

hey sibelius...mrs danger spotted you at a certain convention this weekend. i won't release the info here to save you some grief, but make sure to give me your man card the next time i see you. :D

[mac21]

hey sibelius...mrs danger spotted you at a certain convention this weekend. i won't release the info here to save you some grief, but make sure to give me your man card the next time i see you. :D

Are you guys talking about the Ranger Games:p :p :p :p J/K danger stop teasing and please do tell where sibelius was spotted this weekend;) ;)

[sibelius]

hey sibelius...mrs danger spotted you at a certain convention this weekend. i won't release the info here to save you some grief, but make sure to give me your man card the next time i see you. :D

That's highly classified information!!!! LOL She shoulda flagged us and said hi! Yeah, I was one of only about 3 guys at the convention . . . a lot of women are very envious of my wife because her husband goes along with her to these things.

[mikedanger]

That's highly classified information!!!! LOL She shoulda flagged us and said hi! Yeah, I was one of only about 3 guys at the convention . . . a lot of women are very envious of my wife because her husband goes along with her to these things.

i wasn't even asked...my duties were to entertain babydanger for the day. but if she did ask i would've had to have gone...i've dragged her to countless comic cons so i owe her one...or 97. :D

[sibelius]

i wasn't even asked...my duties were to entertain babydanger for the day. but if she did ask i would've had to have gone...i've dragged her to countless comic cons so i owe her one...or 97. :D

LOL I know what you mean. Mrs. Sib goes along for shows, helps send out figures to people, does all the payments on figures I get via Ebay, keeps a list of figures I want in her purse so she can watch for them . . . so I end up going along with her to a Barbie club meeting or scrapbook conventions. It all balances out. I even set up a scrapbook from my time in the military so I could be doing something along with her while she scraps.

I draw the line on watching soap operas with her, though. That's one I just can't do.

[Kingpen]

Dear Signature Collectibles Customers,

We at SIGNATURE COLLECTIBLES are proud to announce we are conducting a public, in-store signing with ADRIAN PETERSON on FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd from 7-9PM!

This will be the Southwest Region's first and only scheduled public signing with Adrian for 2007!

Don't miss out on this tremendous opportunity to meet this 2007 1st Round #7 draft pick and get your favorite item signed!

>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

BASIC ITEMS:
8x10 PHOTOS
11x14 PHOTOS
MAGAZINE COVERS
Price: $79
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

INTERMEDIATE ITEMS:
16x20 PHOTOS
MINI-HELMETS
FOOTBALLS
Price: $99
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

PREMIUM ITEMS
JERSEYS
HELMETS
LITHOGRAPHS
Price: $129
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

INSCRIPTIONS are available for an additional $29.

Product is also available for purchase, call for details!
Good grief that's pricey. Looks like I'm paying $100. :D:mad:

[mikedanger]

he said "duties"

oh geez...it bigdom and butthead. :D

http://www.wisopinion.com/blogs/uploaded_images/BeavisButthead-711924.jpg

[biganthony]

Dallas Comic Con is here this weekend. The Original Buffy - Kristy Swanson. Legendary comic artist Herb Trimpe. Also Robert Beltran - the popular star of STAR TREK: VOYAGER and EATING RAOUL will be on hand as well to meet and greet his fans. Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges - The popular writer behind Vertigo's FABLES and his co-writer with JACK OF FABLES will be on hand. For more info and details go to http://www.scifiexpo.com

[Kingpen]

^ ARGH! MY EYES!!!!!!!

[Screamin Chicken]

Comic & Sci-Fi Convention This Weekend!!!

This weekend my favorite convention guys (Ben and Mark of the Dallas Comic Con) are hosting an amazing convention this weekend (June 30th-July 1st) at the Richardson Civic Center. If you've never heard of SciFiExpo or DallasComicCon you've missed out. These guys are SO much better than Creation or anyone else. You get a lot of bang-for-your-buck here, so if you're interested, I highly recommend checking them out this weekend. There's nothing else better to do this rainy weekend!

It's the Dallas Comic Con 9 (http://www.scifiexpo.com/dcc/Next-Convention/Next-Convention.html)

It's only $5 general admission! (More money for the dealer room :) )

They have a huge selection of toys, comics, autographs, and everything else you'd expect. I always see a good assortment in the dealer room and they like to bargain :)


Here's the guest list:

Media Guests:
Kristy Swanson - The Original Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Robert Beltran - Chakotay In Star Trek Voyager
Billy West - Futurama & Ren & Stimpy Voices
Mary Oyaya - Luminara Unduli In Star Wars
James Hampton - Harold Howard In Teen Wolf

Comic Guests:
Herb Trimpe - Marvel Legend!
Bill Willingham - Writer Of The Fables
Billy Tan - Artist Of X-23, Uncanny X-Men
Matthew Sturges - Co-Writer Of Jack Of Fables
James O'Barr - The Crow
Plus Too Many More Too Mention!


In addition to general admission they also have speedpasses for $20 which gets you in for both days, gets you priority seating at the Q&A's, and gets you in line in front of general admission for most media and comic guests, so if you want to commission a sketch or get autographs fast, a speedpass is a great way to guarantee you'll get one :)

It looks like all comic guests sign your stuff free and media guests charge about $20-$25 to sign stuff. The media guests usually have a good assortment of photos to choose from if you don't have something to bring them.


Check out their website (http://www.scifiexpo.com/dcc/Next-Convention/Next-Convention.html) for all the info, but here are more details I scrounged up:

When:
June 30th - July 1st, 2007
Sat. 11am-6pm
Sun. 12pm-4pm

Where:
Richardson Civic Center
411 W Arapaho Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(This is at Arapaho and 75 - behind the library)

Price:
Admission:
General: $5.00
Speedpass: $20.00 (Priority Access To Most Guests)
Kids 12 & Under: Free!

Parking: Free Parking

Autographs:
Media: Approx. $20-$25 each
Comic: FREE

More Info: http://www.scifiexpo.com/dcc/Next-Convention/Next-Convention.html

Hope to see everyone there!

[sibelius]

do you see much in the way of military figures at a show like this?

[Frogman]

do you see much in the way of military figures at a show like this?
what kind are you looking for? i seem to remember at least 1 or 2 booths that have some of the old 12" stuff along with a few vehicles and accessories. if you're looking for mcfarlane military then you probably won't find much....but i've got some i'm getting rid of if you need them.

[mikedanger]

i'll be there this weekend even though i'm usually highly disappointed with the richardson shows...they'd have more room if they held it in the east wing of the froghouse. :D

[Bryan316]

Hmm, I might make it over there with some of my cohorts.

[Ebbycheese]

I need some boardie help. I am originally from Houston and I just moved up to the North Dallas area the beginning of June to compete for a Job with the Texas Tornado hockey team in Frisco. The Tornado are in the NAHL and are located right next to the Rough Riders. Simply put if I can do the best I get the job after august. So if anybody out there could help me network to businesses or people around the Dallas area I would greatly appreciate it. If anybody can help or would like some more info on the Tornado you can E-mail me at T_Ebensberger@yahoo.com. Thanks For any help yall can give ,
Troy Ebensberger

[mikedanger]

hey fellas! just thought i'd let you know that SDCC is officailly the craziest thing on the face of the earth! we're having a blast in san diego but i really don't think i want to do this again. it's so much easier to get the exclusives on line and pay a little more. the panels are next to impossible to get into without camping out...i was able to get into the "lost" panel last night with damon, carlton and harold(michael from the show). i'm heading back out in a few minutes for one last attempt at the hasblow exclusives(don't even get me started on that fiasco).

see you boys later!

[Frogman]

Glad you're having fun. Be sure to post your haul when you get a chance. :)

[Msteg45]

hey fellas! just thought i'd let you know that SDCC is officailly the craziest thing on the face of the earth! we're having a blast in san diego but i really don't think i want to do this again. it's so much easier to get the exclusives on line and pay a little more. the panels are next to impossible to get into without camping out...i was able to get into the "lost" panel last night with damon, carlton and harold(michael from the show). i'm heading back out in a few minutes for one last attempt at the hasblow exclusives(don't even get me started on that fiasco).

see you boys later!

Thanks for the update mike! I appreciate the help!

[mikedanger]

Thanks for the update mike! I appreciate the help!

the bad news is that i got shut out at hasbro again. :( apparently they will be putting some up on their website after the con though...you might keep an eye on that. hasbro had the most screwed up process that left so many people on the outside looking in. neca and mattell had their act together but gentle giant and hasbro ended up pissing off just as many people as they helped.

[mikedanger]

Glad you're having fun. Be sure to post your haul when you get a chance. :)

it's a blast here...the con takes over the town like nothing i've ever seen(including the superbowl.) as far as the haul goes...no pics yet but here's what i ended up with.

NECA
king leonidas x2
he man staction x2
harry potter

Mattell
ManBat

Upper Deck
Kobe Bryant vinyl

Gentle Giant(preorder stuff for my brother)
Cody
Luna Lovegood
Yoda/R2 maquette

i didn't buy anything from the vendors because i didn't feel like shipping stuff back that i could just buy at home. i ended up with a few freebies that i gave away for the same reason.

i did hit the "shoot em up" panel today with clive owen...it's a totally over the top action fick that actually looks pretty funny. you have to suspend all reality but it looks like it's worth watching. they had a screening last night and everyone was loving it.

[Msteg45]

thanks for trying mike, i appreciate it

[Bryan316]

Does anyone have a good source for a mini-helmet case? I can't decide if I want a clear one or one with a mirrored back.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/bryan316/NT%20stuff/DCP_3016.jpg

[Frogman]

Is UNT going with the white helmet this year? If so, how long before they replace "North Texas" with a dragon? ;)

[mikedanger]

Is UNT going with the white helmet this year? If so, how long before they replace "North Texas" with a dragon? ;)

and their football players with a bunch of white skinned, blonde haired, nazi wannabe's? *no smilie here...i'm being serious*

[Bryan316]

Is UNT going with the white helmet this year? If so, how long before they replace "North Texas" with a dragon? ;)Then I probably shouldn't show you these!
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v118/130/79/23906059/n23906059_33832063_2750.jpghttp://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v118/130/79/23906059/n23906059_33832062_2503.jpg

[Frogman]

Those actually look pretty good. But it seems unnecessary to change to a uniform that the coach is already associated with. I can see changing logos and colors perhaps, but that seems a bit redundant.....but they still look good (although I prefer the more green look).

Now you're the "Mean White....with a little bit of green"

[Bryan316]

We were with New Balance, but the Under Armour deal came with Dodge. We were wanting to lighten the green to something closer to the school's "kelly" green, and this was a perfect time. I do wish they would tell us if we had green road pants. I'm not too keen on the all-white. I'm already saving for the replicajerseys that go on sale in a few weeks!

[mikedanger]

both of those kids will be cut next week

[Msteg45]

What the heck? I thought Under Armour only sponsored good teams?

[hotrodrock]

Anyone seen a Staubach legends yet. There are all kinds of presells on ebay except one says he has some kind of super rare Staubach legends "in hand" with a red, white, and blue stripe on the helmet. Bogus or real?

[mikedanger]

Anyone seen a Staubach legends yet. There are all kinds of presells on ebay except one says he has some kind of super rare Staubach legends "in hand" with a red, white, and blue stripe on the helmet. Bogus or real?

mark has confirmed it to be the regular chase and not a "superchase". i think it's a pretty cool idea but i won't be breaking the bank to get my hands on one.

[cniles]

Guys I need to get some Jersey's framed and need help.I had a card to a guy I spoke at Tri Star show and has a place called Frame for Dreams in Plano.Anyone heard of him or any idea where I can go in Dallas to get them professionally done.Would like them matted and a cut out of the team logo with pic.Ive seen a store at Grapevine but not sure what its called.Thanks and apprecaite any help

[mikedanger]

Guys I need to get some Jersey's framed and need help.I had a card to a guy I spoke at Tri Star show and has a place called Frame for Dreams in Plano.Anyone heard of him or any idea where I can go in Dallas to get them professionally done.Would like them matted and a cut out of the team logo with pic.Ive seen a store at Grapevine but not sure what its called.Thanks and apprecaite any help

the place in grapevine mills mall does a great job...that's where i got my jerry rice jersey done with the team logo and an 8x10 picture.

[Cowtown]

the place in grapevine mills mall does a great job...that's where i got my jerry rice jersey done with the team logo and an 8x10 picture.

Stars & Legends in Grapevine Mills: 972-724-7827

The items on display look great.

[mac21]

Wow I had to dig up the thread and besides the BUMP here is a signing in Southlake I got this email today
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

www.Hall of Fame Memorabilia.com presents 2004 Gold Medal winner Jennie Finch! Jennie was part of the 2004 USA Women's Softball team that took home the Gold.

Now meet her in person! Jennie has never made an appearance in D/FW, so take advantage of this rare opportunity.

Jennie is a role model for young women everywhere, and is known for her fast pitch abilities that even landed her on the red carpet of the ESPY awards, as well as Late Night with David Letterman.

She will be in our store in Southlake from 6-8pm on Monday, September 24th signing autographs for only $20.00 each. Her signed memorabilia typically sells for between $69 (photos) and $199 (jerseys), so this is a bargain!

We are located at:
Hall of Fame Memorabilia
2000 E. Continental Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
817-251-2250 for questions

[mac21]

Jennie Finch is just "Sports Hot", but I would not kick her out bed. I might have to make an appearance. Did she do Maxim or FHM?

Yeah but my kid is playing fastpitch softball in Mansfield so I might have to take a trip and check things out :p :p Let me know if you make it out bigdom

[mikedanger]

thanks for the info mac...i might have to lift my southlake ban and head over there for that one.

[Bryan316]

Lift your Southlake ban and come up to Denton this weekend for the home opener.

[mikedanger]

Lift your Southlake ban and come up to Denton this weekend for the home opener.

who's beating southlake jr this week? actually, calling them southlake jr might be too kind. :D that reminds me...how's todd dodge feeling since he's already lost more games at UNT then he did his whole time at southlake?

[Frogman]

normally i'd pile on the unt-bashing bandwagon....but i'm feeling a bit humbled this season so far. maybe smu will be a good boost for the frogs!

[mikedanger]

normally i'd pile on the unt-bashing bandwagon....but i'm feeling a bit humbled this season so far. maybe smu will be a good boost for the frogs!

nothing can turn a season around like an iron skillet! :D

[gprun]

Hey guys I'm going to the Dallas/Plano area to visit my folks who live there. Could you suggest any Sports card shops or Sports Memoribilia shops in the area that are a must visit.
Thanks Dan

[Msteg45]

Hey guys I'm going to the Dallas/Plano area to visit my folks who live there. Could you suggest any Sports card shops or Sports Memoribilia shops in the area that are a must visit.
Thanks Dan

Nick's at the intersection of Campbell and Coit. Been going there since I was a little kid and Nick is the best.

Also, avoid Baseball Fever at Custer and 15th, worst people in the business.

[gprun]

Thanks for the sugestions, I am going to be there for 10 days so I will be able to go all over the area, is there anything in Fort Worth that I should go to. I found a listting for a show at the Sixflags mall in Arlington, is this a good show?

[mikedanger]

I found a listting for a show at the Sixflags mall in Arlington, is this a good show?

not worth risking your life for...that's for sure. if you go make sure you don't forget your bulletproof vest.

[Msteg45]

Is JW's old place at Preston and Beltline still in business

Wasn't Baseball Fever in Vista Ridge Mall in Lewisville?

Unfortunately no, JW's closed. They place had great prices, carried some rare stuff, and even had SP's. I loved that place.

I dunno about Lewisville, but there's definitely one in Plano (about 5 minutes from my house, and I still won't spend money there.) They attempt to sell SP's, but last time I checked, they wanted $50 for the new Red Sox Pedro chase.

[sigep001]

Thanks for the sugestions, I am going to be there for 10 days so I will be able to go all over the area, is there anything in Fort Worth that I should go to. I found a listting for a show at the Sixflags mall in Arlington, is this a good show?

should be fine...

Tony Hill and Johnny "Lam" Jones are scheduled to be there signing autographs.

[Bryan316]

who's beating southlake jr this week? actually, calling them southlake jr might be too kind. :D that reminds me...how's todd dodge feeling since he's already lost more games at UNT then he did his whole time at southlake?
Hey, he was 9-5 and 10-5 in his first 2 years at SLC. Right now, we're more like SLC's little brother that wants to emulate the older sibling. We just tag along trying to act like them, hoping that we can one day catch on. We're playing the illustrious Florida Atlantic University. Man, we need out of this conference.

[HOF66]

any suggestions on dealers for cowboy tickets?

[mikedanger]

Hey, he was 9-5 and 10-5 in his first 2 years at SLC.

my bad...so he'll eclipse that mark by the end of the year. :D

[CGSPAWN]

Hey, he was 9-5 and 10-5 in his first 2 years at SLC. Right now, we're more like SLC's little brother that wants to emulate the older sibling. We just tag along trying to act like them, hoping that we can one day catch on. We're playing the illustrious Florida Atlantic University. Man, we need out of this conference.

Man. Are we ever gonna win a game? Having UNT play Oklahoma (and Texas last year) was kinda mean.I had a lot of confidence with Dodge. Looks like another tough season for UNT. At least we are good as basketball. :p

[mac21]

Wow I found out 2 things tonight
Fastpitch Softball is not big in Southlake (there was hardly anyone there for the signing) and Jenny Finch is freaking HOT in person:eek:
Jenny was very nice to my kids she spent at least 20 minutes talking about softball and other funny stuff

Here are a few pix I took with the kidos:)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/mac21/DSC00775.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/mac21/DSC00773.jpg


Oh by the way first time in this shop and they had some awesome stuff

[CGSPAWN]

UNT made it close. 59 points.

:(

[Bryan316]

my bad...so he'll eclipse that mark by the end of the year. :D
I think he'll tie it. I mean, surely we can win 2 games.:) Hopefully.:o Maybe.:(

[mikedanger]

nice pics mac...i was going to head out there but we got the dreaded phone call that my wife's grandfather passed away so we were in chicago all week.

good lord she's smoking hot. :D

[runnersdialzero]

Hey guys and gals,

I have 4 tickets to the D1ckies 500 I'm trying unload. I won them in a contest but I don't like Nascar so I'm trying to sell them. Anyone interested?

I will trade for 4 Cowboys-Patriots tickets as well.

Thanks everyone.

Saxon

[sibelius]

I heard something on the radio today but missed part of it - someone is supposed to be signing autographs at the new Circuit City in Denton . . . the grand opening starts at 6:00 on Thursday but I don't know when the signing is. If someone has more info on this you might post it. I think I heard who the autographer is but I'm not sure so I won't post it yet . . . hoping someone else has heard about it.

[sigep001]

I heard something on the radio today but missed part of it - someone is supposed to be signing autographs at the new Circuit City in Denton . . . the grand opening starts at 6:00 on Thursday but I don't know when the signing is. If someone has more info on this you might post it. I think I heard who the autographer is but I'm not sure so I won't post it yet . . . hoping someone else has heard about it.

D-Ware

[Bryan316]

If you want to go to that D-Ware signing in Denton on Thursday driving from Dallas, start heading there at 4. Hopefully you'll be there by 5:30. Then you'll spend 30 minutes slogging through a torn-up 288 for the 2 blocks to Colorado. With any luck, you'll be there right on time. I'm so glad I don't live up there any more. Even the secret back ways are crowded.

[CGSPAWN]

Damn. It took like a month to open that new Circuit City. Traffic, as always, sucks in that area. They have been working on that damn road for years now.

[mikedanger]

D Ware would be a sweet autograph, but denton? might as well be seattle. :D

[sibelius]

D-Ware

yeah, that's the name I thought I'd heard but I wasn't positive.

[sibelius]

Cowboy fans . . . when you go to a game, do they search your pockets or run you through a scan or xray? I want to bring a long lens in to a game and I know they search the camera bag, so I'll put it in my coat pocket - but not if they search you going in. LOL

[mac21]

Picked up a flyer at the Parks Mall this weekend and read as follows

Tha Parks at Arlington presents an
Autograph Session with
Dallas Cowboys Superstar

Julius Jones
OCT 22 2007
6pm - 8pm

For more info call 817-467-0200 at the Parks
to pre-order please call 866-678-3683
a fee will be charged:mad:

[Frogman]

Autograph Session with
Dallas Cowboys Superstar

Julius Jones

"Superstar" might be stretching it a bit!!! Will Marian Barber III be there to dot the "i" for him? ;) :)

[Sommy]

Anybody found the new NFL series in the DFW area? I found 2 mannings and a Westbrook, but that's it.

[mikedanger]

Cowboy fans . . . when you go to a game, do they search your pockets or run you through a scan or xray? I want to bring a long lens in to a game and I know they search the camera bag, so I'll put it in my coat pocket - but not if they search you going in. LOL

they do a weak little patdown as you go through "security".

can you not take in a long lens?

[sibelius]

well their guide says they don't allow long lens or zoom lenses. Very ambiguous.

[mikedanger]

well their guide says they don't allow long lens or zoom lenses. Very ambiguous.

interesting...just tuck it in your pants and when they pat you down just give them a look that says "that's all me." :D

[sibelius]

LOL that's how I thought I'd smuggle in the tripod.

[Sommy]

Where did you find them? I looked in Lewisville and Irving to no luck.

[mikedanger]

Dane Cook presale if anyone's interested...

Sunday, December, 2nd
Presale starts Thursday, October 11th 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Center AAccess Password: FUNNY

[Bryan316]

If anyone finds an opener purple Lewis, I'd gladly take it off your hands.

[dallasstars06]

I really need to hit TRU soon. Its been awhile since I've been in the hunt. That TRU in Arlington has been kind to me in the past.

[mikedanger]

my brushes with fame are coming fast and furious...after running into tommy maddox and vinnie paul in recent weeks, i ran into jesse jackson at the newark airport today. i'm on fire!! :D

[Cowtown]

very nice . . . Mrs Cowtown had a conversation with my football hero, Mike SIngletary, on Friday at the San Francisco Airport


also, strong rumblings out of Waco (coming from well connected donors) have Singletary taking over as head coach at Baylor next season . . . the Mrs. broached the topic with Singletary at which point he started stammering around looking to change the subject

[dallasstars06]

my brushes with fame are coming fast and furious...after running into tommy maddox and vinnie paul in recent weeks, i ran into jesse jackson at the newark airport today. i'm on fire!! :D

Vinnie Paul is an awesome dude. I play in a band around here and I've met him a couple times at shows.

[sibelius]

FYI If you guys collect Gladiators of the Gridiron . . . my bride found 5-6 of Tony Romo Gladiators at Kroger yesterday.

[mikedanger]

well boys...it's time to go truck shopping. this was my truck yesterday morning after going into a ditch and hitting a concrete driveway that went across the ditch. thankfully there's not a scratch on me...can't say the same for my truck though...it's likely totaled.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee81/mikedanger1978/fed150.jpg?t=1192581275

[Sommy]

I saw a few Romo's left at the Grapevine Wal-Mart.

I'm on the patrol for Vince Young in the DFW area, if anyone sees a few, please post where you see them at.

[sibelius]

Wow - that sux, Mike!!! Glad you're ok though.

[cniles]

Sorry to hear Mike and glad your fine.Take care Bro

[Bryan316]

well boys...it's time to go truck shopping. this was my truck yesterday morning after going into a ditch and hitting a concrete driveway that went across the ditch. thankfully there's not a scratch on me...can't say the same for my truck though...it's likely totaled.

:eek:

Glad you're okay!:)

[Kingpen]

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee81/mikedanger1978/fed150.jpg?t=1192581275
heh.

Found
On
Road
Dead


Glad you're OK Mike!

[Iamgoodyy]

well boys...it's time to go truck shopping. this was my truck yesterday morning after going into a ditch and hitting a concrete driveway that went across the ditch. thankfully there's not a scratch on me...can't say the same for my truck though...it's likely totaled.



Mike glad to see your okay. I got an '08 Titan 2 months ago and love it. Very reasonably priced and great options on them.

[Sandman12]

I know a dealer here in SA that has gotten full cases of Romo, Staubach, Campbell & Young...fyi

[mikedanger]

thanks for the well wishes guys. :)

considering that i walked away from this unharmed, i'll probably be sticking with the ford. :D i've been eyeing the supercrews lately.

[Cowtown]

Mike, glad you are well.

[La Lone]

Glad to hear your ok Mike.
Hell of a way to get the wife to agree to a new truck :D

[mac21]

Mike glad to hear u are ok but too bad on the truck;)

[dallasstars06]

Metroplex dudes... come in to the cold. Dallas Stars forum ftw


http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418032

[Bryan316]

Anyone going to the Sci-Fi Expo thing in Plano this weekend?

[mac21]

Anyone going to the Sci-Fi Expo thing in Plano this weekend?

I am heading up to Plano this weekend I might stop by

[Frogman]

Anyone going to the Sci-Fi Expo thing in Plano this weekend?
Thinking about it, but I'm always disappointed that I made the long drive once I get out there. But I've got to do something to get my mind off the Frogs lousy season!!! ;):D

[mikedanger]

Anyone going to the Sci-Fi Expo thing in Plano this weekend?

i'll be out there on sunday...too much going on saturday to get there. i need to swing by "god of thunder" as well to pick up my holds.

[mikedanger]

Thinking about it, but I'm always disappointed that I made the long drive once I get out there. But I've got to do something to get my mind off the Frogs lousy season!!! ;):D

there's always bone daddy's...that place will get your mind off anything! hell, it'll do more than get your mind off. :D

[mac21]

there's always bone daddy's...that place will get your mind off anything! hell, it'll do more than get your mind off. :D

HaHa we went to lunch today at bone daddy's and sur made an impression on our New Boss that started this week:p :p :p

[Frogman]

there's always bone daddy's...that place will get your mind off anything! hell, it'll do more than get your mind off. :D

so it's called bone daddy's for a reason! ;) :D

didn't make it to plano today and probably won't tomorrow either.:(

[mikedanger]

so it's called bone daddy's for a reason! ;) :D

didn't make it to plano today and probably won't tomorrow either.:(

you didn't miss much...pretty weak show.

[Bryan316]

I like Star Wars, but I'm not really up for going to a very Star Wars centered show.

[mikedanger]

uh oh...i hate to say i told you so. i bet he was busted trying to put together his all white team. ;)

UNT's Dodge denies allegations of racism


10:41 PM CDT on Tuesday, October 30, 2007
By Brett Vito / Denton Record-Chronicle
bvito@dentonrc.com

DENTON – North Texas football coach Todd Dodge denied allegations by a suspended player of racial bias by his coaching staff Tuesday, when a second suspended player said he will join in a complaint made to the Texas chapter of the NAACP.

Junior cornerback Dominique Green filed his complaint Monday after being suspended Sunday. Sophomore defensive back Desmon Chatman, who was suspended earlier in the season, contacted the NAACP on Tuesday to join in the complaint. Both Green and Chatman are black.

"I can assure you that we don't have any racial problems on our team, at all," Dodge said. "I can lay my head on my pillow at night knowing that we run a program that takes care of our players and treats them the right way."

Green, of Lawton, Okla., said he was suspended for saying, "We are from the hood" during an incident on the sideline during UNT's 48-28 loss to Middle Tennessee on Saturday.

Dodge declined to comment Monday on why he suspended Green and later declined through a UNT official to comment on the complaint. Dodge said Tuesday there was more to what happened on the sideline with Green.

"Foul language was being used on the sideline that was redirected by a coach," Dodge said. "He was insubordinate when he was being redirected. I can promise you that 'hood' was not the only word that was used. I don't have any problem with that word."

Dodge indicated that UNT's staff had problems with Green earlier in the season.

"It wasn't a racial issue," Dodge said. "It was a disciplinary issue."

Dodge did not respond to a message left with an athletic department official seeking comment on Chatman's suspension or his decision to join the complaint.

NAACP representative Ericka Cain confirmed Tuesday that Chatman contacted the organization. Cain will meet Thursday with UNT players who wish to come forward and give a statement.

"I will take their statements and then meet with some people at the university to see if we can come to a common ground and see what the problem is," Cain said. "The players will be able to remain anonymous."

Chatman was suspended earlier in the year. Dodge said his policy is not to go into detail about why players are suspended, but Chatman said he missed a running session.

"I feel like there is a racial bias with the coaches because of some of the situations that have happened," Chatman said. "There is a different set of rules for the black players."

UNT athletic director Rick Villarreal said he was shocked by the allegations.

"We brought in Coach Dodge to instill some discipline, to instill an accountability to each other and to the team and sometimes that flies in the face of kids' own wants and the way they want to do things," Villarreal said. "Does that become a situation where it is a racial issue? I don't know, but I am going to find out."

Villarreal said he has contacted UNT's Division for Institutional Equity and Diversity and is gathering information about the incident.

The allegations came as a shock to UNT junior defensive lineman Joseph Miller, who is black, and several area coaches and athletic directors who have worked with Dodge over the years. Dodge spent the 2000-06 seasons at Southlake Carroll and won four state titles in his last five years at the school.

"I heard about it this morning and was shocked," Miller said. "I have not been a victim of anything like that. Hopefully this will pass over."

Southlake Carroll athletic director Ronnie Tipps said Dodge never had problems with minority athletes during his tenure at the school.

"I am very surprised," Tipps said. "Coach Dodge and that staff are kid-centered. They care not just about winning, but making winners out of kids in life. That would be totally out of character for anyone on that staff, and I know most of them."

[Bryan316]

http://cumuluspodcasting.com/media/KTCK/KTCK109/KTCK_110207_1-Muse-UNT.mp3

I thought you'd post that earlier;) . It's not racism. It's 3 (so far) thugs that were previously suspended for disciplinary reasons and can't be bothered to clean up their act. The previous coach would let it go, but not this one. Listen to Jub's info above, and you'll see how it's nothing but crap from these hoodrats.

Man, everyone on our board is upset at these 3 *****s for casting us in a bad light.

[mikedanger]

it really does sound like a load of crap, but who am i to pass up on a chance to bash the great todd dodge? ;) :p

[Bryan316]

It's a refreshing change from "Todd Dodge walks on water!':)

[CGSPAWN]

Hey gang,

I am going to set out looking for the new NHL line. Anyone after anything? I can keep my eyes peeled.

[BlakChamber]

Can anyone recommend a good hotel by American Airlines Center? I'm buying my fiancee Stars/Preds tickets for Christmas since she's a Preds fan. And since we live 3 hours from Dallas, I didn't want to drive back at night.

As a side note, what's there in the way of bars/restaurants down by AAC?

[Msteg45]

Can anyone recommend a good hotel by American Airlines Arena? I'm buying my fiancee Stars/Preds tickets for Christmas since she's a Preds fan. And since we live 3 hours from Dallas, I didn't want to drive back at night.

Stay in the W, she'll really love you.

[mikedanger]

Stay in the W, she'll really love you.

no doubt...they even sell packages that help you get laid. :D

[mikedanger]

anyone going to wizard world this weekend?

[BlakChamber]

Yeah...the W is just a little out of my price range.

[Cowtown]

I have had great luck with hotwire.com

[sigep001]

Eat at N9NE Steakhouse outside of the AAC...order the gnocchi as an appetizer. It was the best thing that's ever been inside my mouth.

I would also recommend the W. I'm staying there this weekend when I'm in Dallas...Ghost Bar is the place to be.

[mikedanger]

It was the best thing that's ever been inside my mouth.

including bigdom? *rimshot*

:D

[CGSPAWN]

Anyone heading to Wizard World this weekend?

[mikedanger]

Anyone heading to Wizard World this weekend?

i'll be out there for a little while on saturday...

[sibelius]

Just heard on the radio - Roy Williams is supposed to be at Star Power in north Dallas Saturday afternoon for the HD Expo they have going on. Anyone have additional details on this?

[mikedanger]

does anyone want 2 foo fighters tickets for the show at the AAC on Jan 23rd? they're section 107, row O, seats 9 and10. i can do them at face value ($116.13 total) if anyone here wants them. let me know here or email me at mike_dangerous@hotmail.com

http://media.ticketmaster.com/en-us/tmimages/venue/maps/dal/4366s.gif

[sibelius]

anyone else going to the Cowboys / Packers game this week?

[mikedanger]

anyone else going to the Cowboys / Packers game this week?

i'll be there with mrs danger. :D

[Msteg45]

does anyone want 2 foo fighters tickets for the show at the AAC on Jan 23rd? they're section 107, row O, seats 9 and10. i can do them at face value ($116.13 total) if anyone here wants them. let me know here or email me at mike_dangerous@hotmail.com

http://media.ticketmaster.com/en-us/tmimages/venue/maps/dal/4366s.gif

I'd be all over these if I wasn't going to be back in CT. Shortest winter break ever...

[Frogman]

yo danger....i might be interested in some foo!!!

[mikedanger]

yo danger....i might be interested in some foo!!!

they're yours if you want them...me and "evil steve" will be with all of the crazies on the floor. :D

just let me know...

[sibelius]

i'll be there with mrs danger. :D

cool! My brother and I are going (he bought the tickets) - my wife is trying to find a single ticket right now.

I'm still not sure what to do about my 300mm camera lens. I could stick it in my pocket and bring it in, but if you have to walk thru a metal detector that wouldn't work.

[mac21]

OK who is going to T.O.'s party tonight :) :)

[sibelius]

have you guys heard about Marion Barber doing a signing at the grand opening of Kinkos in Plano? My wife heard something about it on WBAP but we haven't been able to find anything.

[Kingpen]

OK who is going to T.O.'s party tonight :) :)
Not me. I'm "big-timin'" him so he knows what it feels like. ;):D

[mac21]

have you guys heard about Marion Barber doing a signing at the grand opening of Kinkos in Plano? My wife heard something about it on WBAP but we haven't been able to find anything.

Not sure about the Kinkos but I know Barber will be at this BIG show

http://www.triumphsports.com/

http://www.triumphsports.com/FS2007_DALLAS.pdf

Damm Expensive:eek::eek:

[mac21]

Fasano is charging 20.00 ;)

[mac21]

have you guys heard about Marion Barber doing a signing at the grand opening of Kinkos in Plano? My wife heard something about it on WBAP but we haven't been able to find anything.

here is what I found on Barber Sibelius


Marion Barber
Football Tue
12/4/07
11:30 FedEx Kinko's
4152 W Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano,
Texas
(972) 867-3685

Does not say anything about a fee:spawnorb:

[sibelius]

Not sure about the Kinkos but I know Barber will be at this BIG show

http://www.triumphsports.com/

http://www.triumphsports.com/FS2007_DALLAS.pdf

Damm Expensive:eek::eek:

Man they're proud of their autographs! Ah well, this show already toolk place anyway. LOL

[sibelius]

here is what I found on Barber Sibelius


Marion Barber
Football Tue
12/4/07
11:30 FedEx Kinko's
4152 W Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano,
Texas
(972) 867-3685

Does not say anything about a fee:spawnorb:

Coool! I may try to slip up there if I can get away from my desk.

[mikedanger]

I'm still not sure what to do about my 300mm camera lens. I could stick it in my pocket and bring it in, but if you have to walk thru a metal detector that wouldn't work.

were you able to get it in? with the "patdown" they gave you could have pretty much snuck in a 1987 video camera. :)

let's see some pics!

[sibelius]

were you able to get it in? with the "patdown" they gave you could have pretty much snuck in a 1987 video camera. :)

let's see some pics!

yep, we got in with our cameras - after we spent the first quarter and a half looking for a parking space. They shut down the blue area we bought a pass for, and we ended up circling the damn stadium for an hour and a half. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

My wife went in with a camera bag and she didn't even have to open it. What a joke.

I'll get some pix posted in a couple minutes. My brother got some great shots. I'll do it in a separate thread because these should appeal to all Cowboy and Packer fans.

[mikedanger]

yep, we got in with our cameras - after we spent the first quarter and a half looking for a parking space. They shut down the blue area we bought a pass for, and we ended up circling the damn stadium for an hour and a half. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

i've heard blue parking is a mess! we ended up parking at a business on grauwyler for $8. it was a little bit of a hike, but we were out of there pretty quickly compared to the people that were sitting in blue parking after the game.

[mikedanger]

anybody been to Nokia?

was just there a few weeks ago for the smashing pumpkins...

[mikedanger]

don't pay for the VIP parking...just park in the back of the parking lot and walk a little further. it will make it easier when trying to get out of the lot.

i don't think there's a bad seat in the place...it's one of the best concert venues in the area.

[Bryan316]

So, has anyone actually found a Cowboys 3-pack? I alternate between the Walnut Hill and Mesquite TRUs every few days, and nothing. Mesquite has the shelf tag for it, but I've yet to see one there.

[sibelius]

So, has anyone actually found a Cowboys 3-pack? I alternate between the Walnut Hill and Mesquite TRUs every few days, and nothing. Mesquite has the shelf tag for it, but I've yet to see one there.

My stepson found two of them at North Richland Hills TRU and grabbed both for him and my wife. Other than those, I haven't seen any or heard of anyone who has.

[mikedanger]

hope everyone had a nice holiday!

looks like there'll be another dangerbaby arriving soon...

[dallas41]

Anyone near Dallas or close wanna go to the first Cowboys playoff game Jan 12-or Jan 13 ?? I really want to go but not by myself. Cant take my g/f cause she will have her daughter and I wouldn't feel right leaving her in a hotel. I have thought about if I could nab some tickets on the bay or some other place if someone wanted to split them we could meet before the game or at Texas Stadium and watch the game.....I can make my own hotel arrangements or I have family in DFW I could crash with. If anyone is interested let me know. The average ticket on the bay is $150-190 from what I have been noticing. Great chance to meet a fellow boardie and to root on America's Team Dallas Cowboys road to the Super Bowl......

***I would bid on the tickets and when if I get some I will pay with paypal and you can just send me the paypal equalling half the price of the ticket***

David

[sibelius]

hope everyone had a nice holiday!

looks like there'll be another dangerbaby arriving soon...

Congrats!!!

[Cowtown]

hope everyone had a nice holiday!

looks like there'll be another dangerbaby arriving soon...

Congratulations!

[mikedanger]

thanks everyone...another baby just means that my collecting habits get pushed further to the back burner. look for the big ebay sale soon. :D

[dallas41]

anyone? :D

[Kingpen]

anyone going to ticketstock (http://www.theticket.com/Events/Ticketstock/index.html)?

[Cowtown]

probably not :( . . . school responsibilities all day on Friday and Saturday is looking like too many conflicting family events

[Kingpen]

yeah, friday is a no go for me, but saturday it might be doable. i took my son once, ONCE, and he wants to go back every year. something about the ticket chicks and video game room. ;) :D

[mikedanger]

petty presale info if anyone's interested...

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
with Steve Winwood

August 27
American Airlines Center
On Sale Monday @ 10am

PRESALE
BEGINS: February 1 @ 10AM
ENDS: February 1 @ 10PM
PASSWORD: SUPERBOWL

www.ticketmaster.com

[mikedanger]

i have 2 tickets for rangers opening day available if anyone wants them...section 338U row 18 seats 13 and 14. they're nosebleed but i'll sell them for what i paid...$47.25. let me know if you want them.

[mikedanger]

nearing 2 months since our last post...

RIP DFW thread...you've been great but your time has come.

[sibelius]

man, it's hard to believe the thread went that long without posts!

[mikedanger]

http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/30/MPW-15350

[DIRK]

2 months?! THATS CRAZY!

http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/misc/wallpaper/img/mavericks/0608avery800.jpg