John Carroll University: Oops. Our Bad!

Yes, I know this is a football blog. But as it is just that, a blog, I'm taking my ownership and bending the rules a bit as this is entirely too much to pass up.

There is a Division III school in Northeastern Ohio called John Carroll University. A good school, especially considering the options in NE Ohio. In fact, when I was in college, our club basketball team got absolutely pissed on by their JV squad. It wasn't even worth the van ride up there. But anyways...

It has been brought to my attention that the University is hosting a Winter Formal for 2007. Not a huge deal right? Yes, the whole "Formal" thing gets played out a bit once you get in to college as there are more important things to do with your weekend once you hit college. But this one isn't just your average formal. It's themed!

The theme, you ask? What better than to play off of a favorite holiday tune then to use Bing Crosby's "White Christmas?"

Apparently, "Dreaming of a White Cleveland" has not gone over too well as the Student Union has had to issue an email to the entire University.

On behalf on the Student Union Programming Board and the Office of Student Activities, we would like to clarify any misunderstandings due to the theme of this year’s Winter Formal. “I’m Dreaming of a White Cleveland” was thought up by this year’s committee to go along with Bing Crosby’s widely known Christmas song, “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas,” while excluding “Christmas” and going along with Cleveland’s typical snowy winters. There was never any intention for this theme to mean anything more. SUBP and the Office of Student Activities apologize to anyone who took offense to this title and hopes that those individuals can understand that nothing was meant by the theme except for a well known snowy winter here in Cleveland, the home of John Carroll University.

Thank you for your time and understanding,

Student Union Programming Board & The Office of Student Activities

I would love to know who exactly thought this was a good idea. Is Daniel Carver the Faculty Rep for the SU? I know that in today's society, we're attempting to look past all of these innuendos and all, as "recognizing" them is considered more racist (ahem, Jason Whitlock) than the actual statements. Regardless, the "theme" has now been changed to "Winter Formal 2007." And the logo that was used in the email? Looks like an attempt at disaster recovery to me...

Morning YouTubeness: Soulja Bear?

I'm beginning to side with The Big Lead in that this whole Soulja Boy thing is jumping the shark. While I still dig the song, I don't dig every one and their brother making some sort of video about it. I guess this just shows that we should be thankful that the advent of YouTube came along a while after the Macarena.

I give these kids credit for making a full four minute long video. Rhyming "Orange Shirt" with "Support?" Not so much. Have a good Friday, all.

We're Going Streak...Ugh

This video was apparently shot during the halftime of a high school football game.

Scope out the body slam about 25 seconds in followed by the "OH!"

Remind me not to streak near that dude. Or I guess any dudes for that matter.

Best Prank Ever?

In Blogsville, it seems that the state of Ohio makes a casual appearance from time to time. Well, this time is none the different. We're going to stray from the NFL for a second and head down the path of good ol' High School Football.

Meet Kyle Garchar. This Hilliard, Ohio High School student has recently been suspended and banned from all extracurricular activities due to a slight prank.

Through over 20 hours spanning three days, Garchar plotted out a scheme that would eventually make an opposing rival team spell out the words "We Suck" with colored cards during the game.

It sounds like the student would have gotten away with the prank had he not posted it on the ever-helpful YouTube. Though he sited another incident as inspiration (pictured above), Principal John Bandow would have nothing of the sort.

"We weren't expecting it to be such a severe punishment," said Jen Trimmer, 17, one of the students involved. "We just thought it was all in good fun."

In all seriousness, three days of "in-school" suspension is like a vacation that just forces you to wake up early. Considering that the students involved likely just sat there laughing about what they had done for three days, it wasn't much of a punishment at all. In fact, making them go to class likely would have been worse.

Now the "Best Prank Ever" title is likely a bit much. However, to the kids that made it, I can understand their appreciation for their own work.

Oh, and for those that want to see it in action, here's the vid... Enjoy.