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BSD Top Ten

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Top Ten Signs You May be a BSD Addict:

10) You know what FOS, EDSBS and BHGP all stand for.

9) You know who J Leman is, and consider him a sort of folk hero.

8) You know who Graham Zug is, and consider him a deity.

7) You've replied "meh" to someone's comments in real life conversation before.

6) You blame Tim Curley and Iowa for everyday problems.

5) You've photoshopped some combination of Joe Paterno / Graham Zug head / Brandon Ware before.

4) You HATE Cover 3.

3) You shop for clothes on Black Shoe Shirts and Pants.

2) You've misstyped "own" or "owned" as "pwned" in a letter or email.

And the number one sign you may be a BSD addict:

1) Your wife / sister / girlfriend / daughter sounds hot!!!!

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Meadville, PA born and raised.

by mikeissurreal on Mar 25, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions  

You use "the whole bit" in everyday conversation

"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."

by ReadingRambler on Mar 25, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

You're too country for Terrelle Pryor

"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."

by ReadingRambler on Mar 25, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Whenever you see or hear the word “library”, you automatically think “This is how I chill, ma’am.”

"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."

by ReadingRambler on Mar 25, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Or just when you need a little pick-me-up.

Say, after you’ve made breakfast for someone.

Black Shoe Diaries
I BLAME IOWA.

by KevinHD on Mar 25, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

How's this one?

Just Google Bubb Rubb and Lil Sis

"The sea was angry that day, my friends." G. Costanza

by NJ lion on Mar 26, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

You've used the term

‘struggle bus’ in front of your boss.

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I BLAME IOWA.

by KevinHD on Mar 25, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

We actually now use "Failboat"

as an office term. Example:

“Mary better get off the failboat and get that coversheet finished for the TPS report.”

by Tailgate Shogun on Mar 26, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

You tell all your friends about this great PSU blog you can't stop visiting

but when they ask what it’s called, you get embarassed and mumble, “Black Shoe Diaries.”

by BSD on Mar 25, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

i often will bust out laughing at work...

…while reading this blog. which means i’m often in trouble b/c we’re not “allowed” online at work. coworkers often ask me what’s so funny. they leave me alone when i say it’s a Penn State thing.

i completely blame iowa for the no internet rule at work. darn you iowa. darn you.

"You can't spell Nittany without NIT!"

by amandakt on Mar 26, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

BSD is my homepage? Yessir....WOOOO

"They ain't got the tradition to hold our nuts." - Deon Butler

by Roland86 on Mar 26, 2009 3:43 AM EDT reply actions  

BSD is my homepage on my computer and mobile phone

"Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things." -Joe Paterno

by pslion on Mar 26, 2009 8:18 AM EDT reply actions  

You get excited about Fencing.

Though the women on the other post look like great representatives of Dear Old State. Florida has nothing on us.

by PaJoe on Mar 26, 2009 8:55 AM EDT reply actions  

Top Ten

10. You’ll tailgate with strange men and women you met on the internet.
 9. You’ve posted or viewed the Pitt homecoming game photo more then once…
 8. You only refer to a QB recruit from 2004 as QB14 or “the QB that shall not be named” and understand exactly why we do that
 7. Zug is not just a walk-on….he is a way of life
 6. No matter how many times i post this picture:

it never gets old
 5. A Blog game Aaron Maybin the best nickname (Project Mayhem (also stolen from a movie))
 4. You have discussed with a friend your very own conspiracy theory regarding the next coach at PSU
 3. This photo
….is pure gold, and not just because he is an american hero
 2. You’ve had a wife/girlfriend/boyfriend/husband/co-worker roll there eyes at you when you rattle off stats and facts you’ve read from BSD
 1. Your love for all things Penn State finally has a home on the internet

PSU Softball

by QBsneak12 on Mar 26, 2009 9:01 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

7. Zug is not just a walk-on….he is a way of life

+1

"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."

by ReadingRambler on Mar 26, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

when....

you use the phrase, “Maybe we can be awesome?” in public.

Let's Go State

by rmcmillen50 on Mar 26, 2009 9:09 AM EDT reply actions  

And then

people you know realize you’re both on BSD.

Kath?

by psuphiman80 on Mar 26, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

Reason #234

When meeting someone for the first time, you introduce yourself by your BSD handle.

“Hi. I’m Horse n Buggy.”

by BSD on Mar 26, 2009 9:59 AM EDT reply actions  

I like it

You should just make BSD your last name, so you can introduce yourself as Mike BSD.

by STU Boy on Mar 26, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

...Sheee-itttee...

BSD isn’t his first name??? After all these years, ya think you know somebody!

What’s next? – you’re married and have kids too?!

"...I got mad, saw a picture of you, and I kicked it..." (JoePa during a 2008 presser)

by BlueWhiteLife on Mar 27, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

this is funnier

since all you have to do to find this picture is google “BSD Jorts” and it is the first photo that comes up. Mike…you are now a Google Image legend.

PSU Softball

by QBsneak12 on Mar 27, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

business must be good

since Mike has a grotto in the backyard

PSU Softball

by QBsneak12 on Mar 27, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Which brings us to...

Reason #133:

You have the urge to rent a few kids, and take pictures with them in front of scenic backdrops, just to be like your favorite blogmaster.

"...You know, Reemer, someday I'm gonna own a big sports bar."

by IcersGuy on Mar 27, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm so addicted

This was totally me last fall. I had tracked down the big yellow flag with a monster on it and I’m going through the tailgate ‘is horse n buggy here?’

by jtothep on Mar 26, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep, those were good time. I heard someone walking around saying

“Horse n Buggy? Horse n Buggy?” I was like “jtothep!!!” like I had know him for years.

Ahh yes, good times, good times!

I bleed Blue and White.

by Horse N Buggy on Mar 26, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

or

You get excited to see a graphic from Windows 94

PSU Softball

by QBsneak12 on Mar 26, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I suspect

A minion such as you or I using the light could get us banned by the masters of the blog, be careful.

This is our most desperate hour. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi; you're my only hope.

by psu on Mar 26, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I will tread lightly from here on in

because I know I’m walking on thin ice.

by RNF18 on Mar 27, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

They allow liberals at Dear Old State?

First they change the words to the Alma Mater to be more inclusive and now liberals? When did this happen? I blame Tim Curley!!

by RNF18 on Mar 27, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Jorts.

--
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"Never. We would never shoot nuclear weapons at Decepticons." -- Gen. Jack Jacobs

by Run Up The Score on Mar 27, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

The latest poll and this top ten

are keeping me going through this barren stretch between our final four appearance and the dreaded football offseason. Well done, my fellow BSD’ers!

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member

by TheMightyErik on Mar 27, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

REASON # 237

You feel a surge of pride run through your body when a fanpost of yours gets bumped up to the “recommended fanpost” section.

wooooooo woooooo

by hbeach08 on Mar 27, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Reason #237

Stalker no more! I’ll be the first dive into the BSD pool for the women of the Come Early, Be Loud, Stay Late Tailgate crew. Women who know how to cook, drink beer and talk about football!

We love this blog!

"Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good." - Joseph Vincent Paterno

by MissingNJ52 on Mar 27, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Love the avatar

"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."

by ReadingRambler on Mar 27, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

No fake name

Just a mix up with my old account. MissingNJ52 is actually me, Row73Fan. The MissingNJ52 is for my Dad, a die hard PSU fan who passed along his love for all things Penn State to his daughter (Row73Fan). The missing part is obvious, my Dad passed away almost two years ago. NJ was the section that we sat in together for almost 10 year and 52 was the row. I loved those seats and the people who sat around us really became family. My Dad would have loved this blog and all the crazy PSU fans who keep it going!

MissingNJ52 is me. No, I don't miss Jersey, I miss my Dad. NJ 52 were his seats for over 15 years. Miss you Daddy!

by Row73Fan on Mar 30, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

My Dad also imparted his love of PSU on me. People ask why I love/know so much about football (being a girl and all), I owe it all to my Dad and miss him all the time, especially on game day. He would have loved 2008, and would have espcially loved beating ND in 2007. Oh, how he hated ND and sPitt!

by letsgopsu on Mar 31, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know you're addicted when...

You give up BSD for lent and you cheat…six times so far. It’s the effort that counts though, right?

by lmrlion on Apr 2, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

That was silly...

its probably easier to quit smoking for lent.
But I applaud your ambition.

"Even though it was bouncing, I knew it was so soft that it was just going to stay in," Battle said. "Then I ran around like a lunatic."

by bconway6 on Apr 2, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't practice lent

but I’m pretty sure you’re going to burn in hell, heathen

by dawsonPSU10 on Apr 3, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really don't want to go to hell

It’s filled with tOSU and scUM fans arguing over who is better.

/kneels beside bed to pray/

I bleed Blue and White.

by Horse N Buggy on Apr 4, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's also located in Iowa

"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."

by ReadingRambler on Apr 4, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, actually, Iowa State is

Hell, just look at their SB nation blog. “Home of the Perpetual Rebuilding Project”

"Breaststroke, free style," Rubin said of his technique, "Let’s see Phelps do that one."

by ReadingRambler on Apr 4, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Iowa State could never

get 10 wins, ever their not that good.
They’re Struggle Bus reg’s

by xozte on Apr 6, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think you figured February and March would be slow sports news times for BSD and the sacrifice for Lent would be easy!

Then the B-Ballers made life very interesting at BSD. You had to reneg on your “verbal” committment to God. Would you have broken a “verbal” to JoePa or LJ? I think not. You will have to handle Lent in 2010 with a “signed Letter of Intent”. Think about giving up ice cream or something next year.

by PaJoe on Apr 3, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

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