Hockey Cop Archives: February 2010

How fabulous is this?

The Port Huron Icehawks recently had Star Wars night.

And this isn't the first time they've done it! Check out the photos here.

The previous jersey is this one right here:

Why can't the Georgia Garrison do this?

Funny you should ask. I'm going to speak with Garrison people (namely Madog) to see if I can work approach local teams in the Georgia mostly Atlanta area.

Who knows if it will be successful meetings, but I'm ready to start helping more. For some curious, I did try to arrange something with the Braves last year. It didn't work on two levels. First, they wanted it to occur during DragonCon. After some discussions with would be likely participants, that was a bad thing for Trooper participation. Second, the guy who was all a-go for it on the Braves side took a new job and relocated outside the Braves organization. Believe it or not, free troopers are not an easy sell.

I'll see if I can get the ball rolling again, earlier this year.

Just for fun, here are some more jerseys and such with a Star War-sy twist. Let's start with some concept designs for hockey, baseball, and basketball.

And some actual jerseys. A couple of Star Wars and some awesome Transformers.

TTFN

So, who's your pick for the big game?

Let's break it down, category by category, to determine the winner.

Oh, and not the normal stats. Rushing, passing, defense. Who cares?!? If you do, check out any number of websites and you'll get plenty.

No no no. Let's break it down my way.

The Indianapolis Colts vs The New Orleans Saints

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Nicknames:

Indy, Naptown, City of Siestas, Circle City - vs - The Big Easy, Cresent City

Winner: New Orleans

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City Named For:

- vs -

The State. Literally. Indiana-polis (polis is the Greek word for city) - vs - Philippe II, Duc d' Orleans

Winner: New Orleans

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Year Founded:

1820 - vs - 1718

Winner: New Orleans

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State Flag:

- vs -

Winner: New Orleans

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Famous Landmark:

- vs -

Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument - vs - The French Quarter

Winner: New Orleans

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Sports Landmark:

- vs -

Indianapolis Motor Speedway - vs - Louisiana Superdome

Winner: Indianapolis

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Sports Tradition:

- vs -

Drinking milk after winning the Indy 500 - vs - Using the fleur-de-lis in most sports teams logos

Winner: Indianapolis

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Closest NHL Team:

- vs -

Columbus Blue Jackets (176 miles) - vs - Atlanta Thrashers (469 miles)

Winner: Tie.

Indy is closer to an NHL city, but The Big Easy's closest team is the Thrashers.

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Uniforms:

- vs -

Winner: New Orleans

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Mascot:

- vs -

Blue - vs - Gumbo

Winner: Tie.

A cracked out horse versus a depressing dog. No winners, only losers.

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Cheerleaders:

- vs -

Colts Cheerleaders - vs - Saintsations

Winner: None yet. Further review necessary.

... ... ... ...

- vs -

Winner: me

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Who would win in a fight?:

- vs -

A young male horse under the age of 4 - vs - an individual of exceptional holiness

Winner: Indianapolis

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Logo:

- vs -

Winner: Indianapolis

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Minor League Hockey:

- vs -

Indiana Ice - vs - N/A

Winner: Indianapolis.

Whisky Tango Foxtrot is up with your hometown hockey, New Orleans!?!

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Crime:

- vs -

33rd Most Large Dangerous City in America - vs - The Murder Captial of the United States

Winner: Indianapolis

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Infamous Criminals:

- vs -

John Dillinger (famous bankrobber) - vs - Jean Lafitte (pirate)

Winner: New Orleans

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TV Personality:

- vs -

David Letterman - vs - Ellen DeGeneres

Winner: New Orleans

Both like women they are not exactly legally married to. Only one is actually funny on a consistent basis.

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Big-Screen Star:

- vs -

Brendan Fraser - vs - John Goodman

Winner: New Orleans

If you've never seen The Big Lebowski, go watch The Big Lebowski.

"You want a toe? I can get you a toe."

And go watch Revenge of the Nerds. And Monsters, Inc. And O Brother Where Art Thou?. Skip that Flintstones movie.

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Sandwich:

- vs -

Breaded Pork Tenderloin - vs - Muffuletta

Winner: New Orleans

Generally, I would go with the fried meat with bacon sandwich, but OMG I love that muffuletta!

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Famous Dish:

- vs -

Elephant Ears - vs - Jambalaya

Winner: Indianapolis

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Dessert:

- vs -

Sugar Creme Pie - vs - Bananas Foster

Winner: Indianapolis

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Biggest Party:

- vs -

Indy 500 (World's Largest single-day sporting event; 257,000 seats) - vs - Mardi Gras (two week carnival celebration 173 years old)

Winner: New Orleans

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So, when we look at everything:

Indianapolis: 7
New Orleans: 11

I've got to go with New Orleans.