“No Bull”

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Indian tacos
are back!
Nashua Our Redeemer
Lutheran Church will have
their first Indian Taco
Supper of the season, on
Monday, September 9th,
from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
All proceeds go to the
Philip Turner Family.
This is a free will
offering. Thrivent has
supplied supplemental
funding. Take-outs are
available and everyone is
welcome!

First Saturday
of the month...
... so you know what
that means. The Valley
County Senior Citizens
serve breakfast, featuring
homemade regular and
sourdough pancakes, sausage
and eggs how you like them
the first Saturday morning
of every month from 7:00
to 10:00. Cost is just $5 per
person or $7.50 for those
with the big appetites. Fuel
up the whole family.
Top Shot
The Valley County Rifle & Pistol Club held a Lever Gun Silhouette Match this
past Friday and after forty rounds of ammo — ten shots at 200 yards (ram),
ten shots at 150 yards (turkey), ten shots at 150 yards (pig) and 10 shots at 60
yards (chicken) — Emery Brelje, at right, emerged as the winner. At left is Ryan
Ketchum who presented Emery with a Jerry Ketchum Memorial Buckle purchased
by the Ketchum Family. Ryan is a police officer in Miles City. Placing second was
JR Sipe; 3rd pace, Gene Sipe; and 4th place, Cara Pinder. If there was a “Hard
Luck Trophy”, it would have had to go to Kent Morehouse who grabbed the wrong
ammo. Rather than bringing his target rounds, he brought his hopped-up hunting
rounds, and after a total of 40 shots, his shoulder was feeling the burn!
 A wet weekend
A Pacific system will introduce rainfall to northeast
Montana late Friday, bringing close to an inch of rain to
the area by Saturday. A break in the rain is expected late
Saturday but another system moves in Sunday Night.
An additional inch to inch and a half is possible with
the second system.
And for those who are headed to Conrad Friday to
cheer on the Glasgow Gridders, there is a 50% chance
of rain at 7:00 kickoff time, so you may want to bring
some rain gear with you. Temperature is expected to
be right around 60°, dropping down to around 55° by
game’s end.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 55. North wind 6 to 8 mph
becoming east after midnight.
Friday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and noon,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.
Increasing clouds, with a high near 78. East wind 8 to 15
mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation
is 30%.
Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low
around 53. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as
23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm
before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms
after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind
around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of
precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low
around 46. East wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18
mph.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms
after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind
9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind around 15
mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation
is 70%.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind 10 to 14 mph
becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust
as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 7 to 10 mph,
with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is
40%.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 6 to 9 mph
becoming east in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
NEW SCHOOL/WINTER SHOWTIMES!
Starting September 6th, 2019
Monday - Thursday • 5:00pm | 8:00pm
Friday & Saturday • 4:00pm | 7:00pm | 9:00pm
Sunday • 4:00pm | 7:00pm
DIGITAL PICTURE & SOUND
DAILY MATINEES • $6.50/PERSON
FREE TREAT TUESDAY!
Free Popcorn with every Paid Admission
406-228-9239 • www.polsonthatres.com
Upland Game Bird Council to
meet in Glendive this month
The goal of the Upland Game Bird Enhancement
Program (UGBEP) is to efficiently and responsibly
conserve and enhance upland game bird habitats
and populations, providing quality public hunting
opportunities for present and future generations.
The Upland Game Bird Council will meet in Glendive
on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 23 and 24 to review
habitat enhancement activities that occurred during the
2019 field season. A habitat tour is scheduled for Sept.
23, followed by a meeting at the Holiday Inn Express &
Suites, located at 1919 N. Merrill Ave., Glendive.
The public is invited to attend the meeting and
may provide comments to the council during the time
identified on the agenda. The agenda includes an overview
of the Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program’s history
and the role of the Upland Game Bird Council, program
updates, pheasant releases and a guest presentation from
Pheasants Forever Farm Bill biologists.
Those planning to attend the habitat tour are
encouraged to RSVP to FWP Region 7 Upland Game
Bird biologist Justin Hughes by Friday, Sept. 13 to aid
in arranging food and travel. Hughes can be reached at
406-234-0900 or 234-0922.
For meeting details, visit the Upland Game
Bird Council page on the FWP website. For more
information, contact Debbie Hohler at 406-444-5674,
or by e-mail to dhohler@mt.gov.
Reel Life Wisdom
“Husbands are like wine; they take a long time to
mature.” ~ Donatella (Lidia Biondi) in Letters to
Juliet (2010)
 BUZZIFIEDS
FARMERS MARKET Sat. Sept 7th, 8-2. Carrots, corn, zucchini, tomatoes,
cucumbers, new red and Yukon gold dry land potatoes, sweet onions,
beets, leeks, rhubarb, peas, beans, cookies, pies, turnovers, doughnuts,
jams and jellies, Stretch’s knives, handmade wooden bowls, cottonwood
balm, rose lip moisturizer, Herbalife, and more. Complimentary coffee, and
cookies. Thanks for supporting your local Farmers Market. RED ROCK
PLAZA (ACROSS FROM THE COKE PLANT).
BUZZ
MULTI-PARTY GARAGE SALE, Saturday, September 7th, nine to three:
Baby items, women’s clothing/paternity, furniture, dishes and kitchenware,
items tooooo numerous to mention. It’s a beauty. 908 JET DRIVE IN
GLASGOW
BUZZ
3 PARTY GARAGE SALE (in 3 Garages) Fri. Sept. 6, 3-7pm & Sat.
Sept. 7, 9am-1pm. Men’s Boots (9,10,11), liners, camouflage, beer mugs,
portable small fridge. Women’s Boots, Medium Jackets, Unusual Art Prints.
Corning ware, Myrtle-wood, KIT, Chairs, Portable-wood baby crib, Norman
Rockwell Anniversary Plates. 301 SPRUCE ST. ST. MARIE
BUZZ
GARAGE SALE: Thursday, Sept. 5, 12-6pm & Friday, Sept 6, 8-11am. Free
Coffee, Cookies & Drinks while they last. Free Food Bank Items. Microwave,
small kitchen appliances, pfaltzgraff dishes, kettles, luggage, queen
size bedding, toys & baby furniture, tons of Old Navy, Gap, Christopher
Banks, uniforms and other name brand clothes for men, women & teen
girls, Cowboy boots, purses and more household items. 107 SIOUX ST.
IN FORT PECK.
BUZZ
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Saturday, August 3 from 7-10am. Cost is $5
or $7.50 for big appetites. Will be held the first Saturday of the month.
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
BUZZ
SAND ELECTRIC is looking for a construction laborer. Must have general
knowledge and a drivers license. CALL 228-8333 OR STOP BY SAND
ELECTRIC.
BUZZ
HELP WANTED Office worker, full time or part time. North Valley County
Water/Sewer District. Office at St. Marie Townhall.- $11 per hr. Required-
Trust a must! Computer literate. Pleasant personality while working with
customers and coworkers. Ability to take Directors direction and use
good common sense at all times. CONTACT OFFICE AT 524-3374 FOR
INTERVIEW WITH 2 BOARD DIRECTORS. SEND RESUME WITH
REFERENCES TO: H2O@NEMONT.NET
BUZZ
FMDH POSITION OPENING: Dietary Aide, Full Time, rotating shifts. Normal
shifts are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm or 10:30 am -7:00 pm some weekends
required. Previous dietary (kitchen) experience preferred. On-the-job
training provided. Accountable for assisting in the preparation of patient
meals, menus, and nutritional supplies. Duties include food preparation,
using proper methods of food handling, preparation, and storage. Basic
knowledge of food service and ability to follow department policies and
procedures. FMDH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
PLEASE CONTACT THE HR DEPARTMENT AT (406) 228.3662 FOR
MORE INFORMATION.
BUZZ
GLASGOW SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION: GHS Special Ed. Aide, wages
$12.17-12.58 & full benefits. To apply go to: https://glasgowsd.tedk12.com/
hire/index.aspx CALL BRETT HUNTSMAN 406-228-2485 FOR MORE
INFO. (Equal Opportunity Employer)
BUZZ
VALLEY VIEW HOME is looking for CNAs to work the NOC shift. High
paid wage for CNAs with long term care experience along with a 75 cent
increase due to night shift work. PLEASE SWING BY VALLEY VIEW
HOME ADMIN OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION AND JOIN OUR TEAM!
BUZZ
LLOYD’S REPAIR, LLC is looking for 1-2 full time appliance repair
technician to join the repair team. Prefer candidate with repair experience,
but willing to train a trustworthy, dependable person with mechanical
abilities and good communication skills. The job requires background
checks, drug tests, and a good driving record. Duties will include
troubleshooting problems, ordering parts, repairing appliances, and calling
customers to confirm appointments. The business serves all of northeast
Montana and western North Dakota. Work would be M–F. Starting Wage
would be $17-28 per hour DOE. A company vehicle is provided. Food
and expenses are covered for out-of-Glasgow area work. We offer Paid
vacation and Holidays. TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION OR EMAIL A
RESUME CONTACT US AT: CS@LLOYDSAPPLIANCEREPAIR.COM
BUZZ
VALLEY VIEW HOME is now taking applicants for a permanent
Housekeeping position. The Housekeeping Aide provides cleaning
services to provide a safe, sanitary, comfortable and homelike environment
for residents, staff and the public. In addition, this position offers cross
training into the role as Laundry Aid. We are offering competitive wage
for 32-40 hours a week. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN OUR
ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT.
BUZZ
VALLEY VIEW HOME has an opening for a full time Activities Aide.
Pay depends on experience PLEASE VISIT VALLEY VIEW HOME’S
ADMINISTRATION FOR QUESTIONS / APPLICATIONS SOON!
BUZZ
FULL TIME COOK. The Cook prepares palatable, nutritionally sound
meals for our residents at Valley View. Our cooks are responsible in
ensuring our Dietary Aides provide service promptly with delegated
authority from the Department Head. Starting wage is $14.25 an hour.
We want you to build your career and grow with us! PLEASE PICK UP
YOUR APPLICATION FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT
AT VALLEY VIEW HOME.
BUZZ
WANT A REWARDING CAREER? Come work at Milk River Inc. as a
Direct Support Specialist. We monitor adults with development disabilities.
Looking for motivated caring people. STOP BY MILK RIVER ACTIVITY
CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION AND AN APPLICATION.
BUZZ
FULL TIME & PART TIME DIETARY AIDE. The Food Service Aide
prepares and serves palatable, nourishing, well-balanced diets to meet
the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident. This
position provides a very meaningful role within Valley View Home and
you will feel gratitude daily for your work. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR
APPLICATION FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT AT
VALLEY VIEW HOME.
BUZZ
FOR RENT: 1 bedroom, ¾ bath apartment. Has fridge & stove/oven.
Tenant responsible for electricity. No pets. $475/mo. with matching
deposit. CALL HELLAND AGENCY INC. 228-2114
BUZZ
FOR SALE OR RENT: Built in 2015. 2-story townhome. 4 bdrm/3 bath (1
bdrm/bath on main floor), 2-car heated garage, washer/dryer, sprinkler
system & more. $1,500/mo. rent. FOR MORE DETAILS CALL JOHN
@ (406) 263-2046
BUZZ
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rooms. Full finished basement. $239,000 CALL TO SCHEDULE A
VIEWING 406-230-1959
BUZZ
APT. FOR RENT. 925 sf, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bth townhome apt. City of Glasgow.
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month. 360-750-6746
 Roubie Younkin and Jeff Younkin Glasgow netters fare well in Choteau
Request the Honor of Your Presence At the Marriage of their Daughter By Mike Brandt
Cadence Younkin Their record shows that Glasgow went 6-6 at the
annual Choteau Invitational Volleyball Tournament
to played last weekend. But records are deceiving.
Richard Maliawco, Jr. Glasgow opened the tournament with losses to host
Son of Richard Maliawco and the late Audrey Starling Choteau, 21-20, 21-16, and to Florence, 21-12, 21-16.
The Scotties regrouped to beat Cut Bank 21-10, 21-8 and
Saturday, September 14, 2019 • 3:00 p.m.
followed with a win over Three Forks, 21`-14, 21-7.
St. Raphael’s Catholic Church The Scotties went into another pool where they lost
to Choteau 21-16, 19-21. They wrapped Friday up with
wins over Fairfield, 21-17, 21-19, and District 2B rival
Wolf Point, 21-7, 21-16.
Saturday had the Scotties winning their first two
matches over Class C power Ennis, 21-13, 21-7, and over
another Class C squad Simms, 21-15, 18-21. Glasgow
rounded out the day with three loses, falling to Florence,
21-14, 21-12, Choteau, again, 21-18, 21-20, and to Shelby,
21-19, 12-21, 3-2 in a tie-breaker.
What came out of this tournament was playing
Northern B schools like Choteau, Cut Bank, Fairfield,
Shelby, and Wolf Point.
“I was really, really impressed with my girls this
weekend,” said second-year Glasgow coach Somer
So your car has been keyed. The good
Hoerster, “we fought hard both days where everybody got
news is that the damage looks to B minor... to play. I don’t really think our win-loss record is really
accurate with how hard and how well we played. Because
some of those matches that counted as a loss where we
won one.”
Actually, the Scotties split with Choteau the second
time they met the Bulldogs, so a three game match would
have been played. They also split with Simms; however,
the tournament format has teams playing two games with
the score combining for the final score, giving Choteau
the win 40-37. The only match that had a tie-breaker was
against Simms.
Boys and girls in grades K-6 are “Without a game three decider, we only lose to
invited to join Cub Scouts. We will Florence,” said Hoerster. “We had some games end on
questionable calls where the line judges maybe didn’t
have a fun filled morning of activities catch didn’t catch something. It’s frustrating because I
for the Scouts to participate in. wish we would have had more time for another game. Our
record would have shown differently. But the girls played
September 7, 2019 hard and learned that they could play with anyone. It was
a really exciting weekend of volleyball”
Northeast MT Fairgrounds, Usually in the tournaments like this one the line
Boy Scout Food Booth judges are players from the teams that are not playing. And,
who knows, the Scotties may have defeated Choteau the
9:00 am to 11:00 am second time. The best thing was playing them three times.
The Bulldogs have been a power house in the Northern B
Current Cub Scouts are encouraged to and in Montana. Coach Ann Funk does a great job with
keeping that program on top.
attend and re-register for this scouting year.
“That was really nice, said Hoerster. “If you don’t play
 Rain or Shine!
well that first round you won’t see them again. Choteau
ended up playing for the championship. A couple points
go our way and a couple less errors, that could have been
use playing in that championship instead.” 2ND ANNUAL
Glasgow lost to Choteau by only six points the first
time, then by six the second time and by four the final
time.
“The beginning of the season you can only ask for
some stout competition,” said Hoerster. “It shows what
you really need to work on. And what you have to defend
against when it really counts. I’m so glad we got to play
them three times. And you go up against Shelby, who is
stacked with seniors. They had 11 juniors last year. We will
see them again this weekend.”
Hoerster has five seniors on her team with most of
them getting varsity experience.
“Experience-wise, we have the five seniors, two
juniors and I have a nice group of sophomores,” she said.
“I took 10 players to Choteau. Those sophomores got a ton Friday & Saturday
of experience and really absorbed a lot. We are kind of
mixed with youth and old players.”
September 6 & 7, 2019
Glasgow will see more stiff competition this Glasgow, Montana
weekend when the Scotties participate in the 37th
Annual Chinook Invitational starting Friday and running
$700 GRAND PRIZE
Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork, and Beef Brisket
through Saturday.
“We are in the bracket with Chinook and Simms. I 100% PAYBACK
expect Chinook to be strong. They were last year when we of all Entry Fees • $25 per Category
played them,” said Hoerster. “Simms, we battled with and NEW WILD CARD MEAT CATEGORY
split with them. We need to clean up some things. And SEPARATE CHANCE TO WIN
certain offensive things we need to develop. But I think Winner Take All
it’s going to be a fun tournament. It’s nice because we will Friday BBQ’s Fire up • CAlcutta @ 7pm
see Malta and Shelby again. Depending on how things go
it could be a nice divisional preparation for us. We always Saturday
look forward to these tournaments because we get a lot of Morning Starts with
playing time.” Breakfast Burritos
Hoerster, formerly Guenther, is an All-State player Bloody Mary / Caesar Bar
from Glasgow and a captain on the Scotties 1996 state & Pulled Pork for Lunch
Class B championship squad. She went on to play college Cornhole Tournament
ball at National American University in Rapid City, S.D. For Prize Money • $40 Per Team
Before taking over as head coach last season, Hoerster had Call 228-4558 or Elks at 228-2233
been an assistant coach for eight years under former head Signups end at 10am Saturday
coach Lori Dailey. Tournament Starts at 11am
Feeling overwhelmed? Live Music Saturday by 4th Street Band
sponsored by First Community Bank
Cornhole & Band will be moved
Moving to Prairie Ridge,
The Manor or Valley View?
indoors if Raining
Let us help. Albertson’s • All Seasons Home Center • Big Valley Water • Border Plains Equipment
BS Central • Busted Knuckle • Budde Family Dentistry • C&B Operations • Coca-Cola
Cottonwood Inn & Suites • D&G Sports & Western • Eugene’s Pizza/Sam & Jeff’s
Ezzie’s • First Community Bank • Glasgow Distributors Grains of Montana • Hi-Line Ford
Independence Bank • JR’s Party Store • KLTZ/Mix-93 • Markle’s • Nemont • Nemont Beverage
Newton Motors • Reynold’s • Robyn’s Nest • Scott’s Track N’ Wheel • Scottie Express
Taylor Storage • T&R Trucking • United Insurance • Valley Bank • Valley Builders • Zerbe Bros.
For more information or to enter contact the
Call Shawn Beard • 230-1025 Glasgow Chamber 228-2222 or Zak Peterson 230-2867
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Dart & Pool

Players
wanting to form a
dart or pool team,
or just want to play...
Elks has a
spot for you!
Call 228-2233 or 230-2165

Bridal
Shower
Cadence Younkin
&
Richard Maliawco
Sunday, September 8
Wedding September 14

Baby Shower
Saturday, September 7
Jordan Thompson
& Michael Uphues
Red Barn
Gifts
Open Sat. 10-4
Closed Labor Day

GLASGOW
SCHOOL MENU
FRIDAY
Breakfast
Waffles • Ham
Juice • Milk
Lunch
Chicken Burger w/ Lettuce &
Ranch • Dill Spear
Banana • Rice Krispie • Milk
 FRIDAY
SOUPS: Clam Chowder • Chili
SPECIALS:
Shrimp Basket
Club Sandwich

Dine at the “O”

228-8006

A conclusion is the
part where you got
tired of thinking.

ior Citizen Center

Sen en ior Citizen Center
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Lemon Pepper Fish
Call for reservation by 10 AM
228-9500

September 4-10, 2019

Boneless
PORK TENDERLOINS...............$1.99 lb.
All Natural Chicken
DRUMSTICKS OR THIGHS......... 99¢ lb.
Family Pack Certified Angus Beef®
T-BONE STEAKS ......................$8.99 lb.
Food Club 32 oz. Brick or Shredded
MEDIUM CHEDDAR ...............$3.99 ea.
Bone-In Pork
BOSTON BUTT ROAST .............$1.79 lb.
Johnsonville 14 oz. Select Varieties
SAUSAGE..............................$3.49 ea.
Gossner 16 oz. Select Varieties
CHEESE SLICES......................$3.99 ea.
Tinas 4 oz. Select Varieties
BURRITOS .............................. 30¢ ea.
Food Club 5 Dozen
MEDIUM EGGS ......................$2.99 ea.
Banquet 7 oz. Select Varieties
POT PIES ................................ 77¢ ea.
Old Mil/Old Mil Light 24 pk Cans
BEER .................................. $13.99 ea.
Here’s a *T*I*P*
This object was spotted in the southeast sector of the Scobey city limits earlier
this summer but we’re still trying to figure out what it is. We can tell it has
something to do with transportation as the spare tire in the front of this thing
and the tire near the back simply explains. But it is sooooooo camouflaged
we just can’t come up with an answer. Can anybody out there help us? —
mike, Things, Ideas & People... Daniels County Leader
Planned
radar outage next week for repairs
Beginning September 10th, the KGGW and the Federal Aviation Administration
WSR-88D radar operated by the NOAA are investing $150 million in the seven year
National Weather Service in Glasgow, program. The first project was the installation
Montana will be down for approximately five of the new signal processor. The two remaining
days for the refurbishment of the transmitter. projects are the refurbishment of the pedestal
Although the form, fit, and function and equipment shelters. The Service Life
of the transmitter will remain the same, old Extension Program will complete in 2022.
breakers and cables original to the radar will During the downtime, adjacent radars
be replaced with modern fuses and new cables. include: KTFX (Great Falls, MT), KBLX
This will help keep the 20-year-old radar (Billings, MT) KMBX (Minot AFB, ND)
operating smoothly for another 20 years. and KBIS (Bismarck, ND). For direct access
This transmitter update is the second to any of these surrounding radar sites, go
major project of the NEXRAD Service Life to the following web page: https://radar.
Extension Program, a series of upgrades weather.gov/index.htm
and replacements that will keep our nation’s The National Weather Service in Glasgow,
radars viable into the 2030’s. NOAA National MT can be found on social media at
Weather Service, the United States Air Force, Facebook, and Twitter.
 Thanks for Listening
Time Out!
Have I told you lately that I love....
DVD’s and Netflix?
Do you know why?
Because there are no
commercials! Well none, if you don’t
count the “previews” on DVD’s that you can skip if you
want.
Have I told you why I refuse to watch (finger-quotes
here) professional football? Other than it has turned
into a showcase for show-offs who make millions of
dollars to exhibit a modicum of football skills coupled
with a whole bunch of stupid pet trick antics?
The average NFL football fan will be subjected to
about 24 hours...that’s hours with a capital AITCH, of
TV commercial ads in a regular season.
Let me break that down for you just in case that
number doesn’t compute.
There are 60 minutes in a game... four 15 minutes
quarters. TV allows about three hours and 11 minutes
for the average 60 minute game. That would be 191
minutes for those of you who are Griz alumni.
The average number of actual plays in a game for
each team is about 75 or 150 combined plays in the 60
minute game. Each play averages just under 5 seconds
per play from the time the ball is delivered from the
center to the QB and the moment the referees blow
their wheezles to end the play. That’s about 750 seconds
of actual playing time in a 60 minute game or about 12.5
minutes of actual playing time.
The rest of the 3 hours + is taken up with
commercials, penalty time outs, injury time outs,
huddles before the next play, replays, red flag time outs,
color commentary and assorted potty breaks. And,
of course, there’s the stupidly unnecessary 2 minute
warning. What are the warning of? Mayhaps of an
impending cattle stampede through the stadium or
maybe some rattlesnakes loose on the field. It couldn’t
be to warn the coaches that there are just two minutes
left in the half because every coach knows exactly how
many minutes/seconds there on the clock at any given
time. They’re caught on camera glancing up at the clock
every 10 seconds or so!
Someone at one of the networks came up with a
“double up” which is a TD followed by commercials,
followed by the kick off followed by commercials. Some
even triple-up. TD, commercials, PA, commercials,
kickoff, commercials.
Every cloud has a sliver spining it is said and that
thing in this story is that in 2017 the NFL magnanimously
decided to cut the commercial time outs from 5 to 4
each quarter. As Ernest Tubb has been known to sing,
“Thanks...Thanks a Lot!” ( I got a broken heart, that’s all
I got).
Some may make the same argument about watching
the PBR. There are 15 riders and each ride constitutes
maybe 8 seconds of actual riding. In most case...far less
I’m afraid. They do this twice in an hour show. Actually
the actual action time in the PBR is about what the
actual action time is in the NFL.
The big difference is the showin’ off factor which
is mostly non existent in the PBR. They make a good
ride on a tons worth of raging hamburger, they bail off,
scramble for the fence, doff their hat and strut to the
get-out gate. No big deal.
In the NFL a defensive player makes a tackle in the
backfield then runs yet another 20 yards deeper into the
opponents back field to make damned sure the camera
man sees him thus showing him showing-off to millions
of viewers as the player who made the “spectacular”
play! Oh and 7 or 5 of his teammates get into the picture
as well as they pummel him and high-chest-bump him.
Yikes! Like I said earlier....a circus.
But anyway folks, it’s your choice. If you want to
watch 24 hours of beer, bawd, Biden, burgers and bagles
turn on the NFL.
If you want to watch a real Trump American sport
with the occasional Canadian and a few Brazilians
thrown in for competition it’s the PBR.
That’s it for now folks. Thanks for listening.
~ Virgil Vaupel
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It’s going to be
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Store hours are
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