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Glory Holes Rampant on LSU’s Campus

As if LSU officials, staff and faithful didn’t have enough on their hands with preparing for this weekend’s college football opener against the North Carolina Tar Heels, it now appears that combating the blight of “Glory Holes” has been added to the University’s agenda.

Glory Holes — as defined in an article in LSU’s Daily Reveille — are holes “carved in the partitions of bathroom stalls, [and] are typically used for anonymous oral sex between men who insert their genitals into the hole.” LSU custodial engineers have apparently battled this “recurring problem” by placing steel plates over the holes. Nevertheless, some students keeping plugging away, going as far as alerting certain internet based communities — such as “CrusingForSex.com” — when counter efforts have led to a hole becoming “active” again.

Now, while it may not be particularly surprising that a problem like this exists on a college campus in a town that literally translates as “Red Stick,” one has to think this serves as quite a distraction. Hard to imagine what it must be like to grace the community thrown in one’s dormitory, only to be greeted by one or more, 2 to 3 inch, holes staring back at them on either side of the stall. Having to wonder what ominous presence may be lurking on the other side only exacerbates things, of course. It’s frightful, to say the least.

Of course, given LSU’s affinity for corn dogs, perhaps these glory holes are simply some ritualistic vehicle for transfer; a means for like-minded fans to share another common interest and passion during one of life’s more intimate routine moments.

Either way, as the Tigers prepare for an entirely different type of problem “Hole” in Atlanta on Saturday, I suppose we can only hope that the Glory Hole issue doesn’t raise its ugly head in any of the Georgia Dome’s stalls.

Hitler is told about the UNC investigation…

The NCAA’s investigation of alleged improprieties within North Carolina’s football program is a hot topic as of late. Depending on the source, the extent of the violations could result in anywhere between 3 to 16 players being suspended indefinitely, many important starters included.

Now, while many UNC fans may flippantly dismiss the gravity of all this — who cares about football in Chapel Hill anyway, right? — it’s important to remember that there are still some true blue, through and through, Heels out there that are really taking this to heart, and, for them, their Carolina Blue sky really is falling…

Farewell Fowler

Today was NCSU Athletic Director Lee Fowler’s last day in office and we at Frumpzilla would like to bid him farewell. Just as his card reads(presumably from his daughter), “May you prosper in all that you do, wherever you turn”. As long as that isn’t in Raleigh, because let’s face it, Yow is the time for a change.

(I really just wanted an excuse to post this picture that I find quite funny.)

Lord Jesus Christ is hit by a car while leading the NFL in jersey sales

MIRACULOUS.

A man, Lord Jesus Christ, aka Lord Jesus Christ, suffered minor injuries while walking down a Northampton street on Tuesday….cheating death as 200o pounds of of hurtling steel and flammable liquids hurtled towards Christ as he crossed on a crosswalk.

At the same time, Lord Jesus Christ, aka Timothy Tebow, leads the NFL in jersey sales only a few short weeks into his NFL career.  Tebow’s brand bested such tried All-Pro, NFL warriors like Donovan McNabb, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and Brett Farve as a third-string situational, developmental QB.

In we trust.  Hallelujah!!

Lee Folwer: The Final Interview

For the past ten years, one man has has reigned over NC State athletics. This man, at times, has been both myth and legend. One thing he has not been is effective. This man is @Lee_Folwer. Today, Folwer steps down from his post and moves on to the next step in his life. Not before sitting down with us in the Frumpzilla offices(read: the internet).

You’ve all enjoyed his quips and thoughts on Twitter, however we are both excited and saddened to bring you his final interview ever. It wasn’t cheap (who needs profit anyways?), but at least we are now familiar with the ins-and-outs of wiring money to the Cayman Islands. After the Frump is the entire transcript of @Lee_Folwer’s last interview.

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Frumpzilla lands exclusive interview with the one and only Lee Folwer…

***Update: For those that may be wondering, the Lee Folwer interview has been delayed.  Mr. Folwer is stalling on us, allegedly waiting on the check to clear.  We think he’s just a bit nervous about answering the tough questions.  Either way, the interview will definitely be up this week.  So stay tuned!***

And we’re hoping some of our readers would like to contribute. We can’t really go into what kind of strings had to be pulled to get this gig, but just know that, come Monday morning, the entire Frumpzilla staff is rolling out a full frontal assault; dusting every crevice, finely combing every former mustache hair, of the genius that is Lee Folwer.

Now, we’ve obviously got several questions lined up for Mr. Folwer, but we could always use some more. So, if you’ve got something you’d like to ask Lee, send us an email or hit us up on Twitter and/or Facebook.  We’ll do our best to make sure your voice is heard!

WAKE FANS (not that there’s anything wrong with that)

What you are about to see is real.  It is not fabricated, photo-shopped or altered (by Frumpzilla) in any way.

It is posted on a public message board and therefore fair game.  Welcome to the land of unwanted internet fame, DieHardDeacon

Why anyone would post this on a forum devoted to sports, and to a 90% male audience is beyond me…not that there’s anything wrong with it.

This is Wake Fan at his most causal – his most vulnerable…in his essence, if you will.  Drink it in folks.

My sick WF tat is full view along with my RJ Reynolds 10 years of service watch and necklace combo.  Don’t hate.

Good thing I had these gloves on for my “workout” – you aint got nuthin’ on me Riley Skinner! You bitch!

Frump it for even more!

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Wolfpack Spring Practice: Spring Game Observations

What a beautiful day and an excellent excuse to tailgate.  As opposed to years past, both sides of Carter-Finley were open and about 20-25k Pack fans showed up…both sides of the lower levels were close to being full.  Additionally, about 300 former players were on hand for the annual reunion, including Bill Cowher, Jerricho Cotchery, Torry Holt and Mario Williams.  Before I get into the on-field observations, I want to mention the efforts made by the current and former players to engage the fans.  For example, I watched Mario Williams come down into the section I was sitting in and slowly make his way across all of the sections, walking parallel to the field…obviously something he did on purpose.  He took the time to sign every autograph and take every picture he could.  As an alum and a fan, I really appreciated that.

Now, onto the game itself…Frump it for my “expert” opinions.

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Wolfpack Spring Practice: Day Seven – Defensive Backs

Much maligned in 2009, this young group must step up its play in 2010 if the Pack hopes to win.

Like that rhyming?  Pretty sick.  Someone forward this blog to Dre.

Anywho…No question that the youngest position group on the field last season were the defensive backs and it is no question that it showed.  Typical of young players, there were flashes of potential (Pittsburgh), often followed by head-scratching periods of growing pains (Duke).  Fortunately, there is no better way to be baptized on the football field than to be done so by fire and that experience should begin to payoff this season…

Frump it for projected starters and analyis….don’t forget the rest of the spring breakdown, listed below and be on the lookout next week for a Frump-exclusive look at the Spring game set to kick tomorrow.

Day 6 – Linebackers

Day 5 – Defensive Line

Day 4 – Receivers

Day 3 – Offensive Line

Day 2 – Backfield (RB and QB)

Day 1 – Overview

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Wolfpack Spring Practice: Day Six – Linebackers

This spring the Wolfpack welcomed back to their linebacking corps a huge missing piece from the puzzle last season in Rs Jr Nate Irving.  Today’s addition will breakdown the linebackers…this is a group of players NC State fans should be very excited about as they boast depth, speed, experience and youth…a rare combination.  This group will need to able to both take the pressure off the young secondary and get to the QB in order for the Wolfpack D to take a step forward.

FRUMP IT!!

As always, don’t forget to go back and read up on the rest of our positional breakdown.  Amaze your friends with your thorough and expert knowledge at this weekend’s spring game – Saturday April 17th at 1pm…lets PACK Carter-Finley! (see what I did there?)

Day 5 – Defensive Line

Day 4 – Receivers

Day 3 – Offensive Line

Day 2 – Backfield (RB and QB)

Day 1 – Overview

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Wolfpack Spring Practice: Day Five – Defensive Line

The 2010 defensive line will arguably be the most interesting position group to cover this upcoming season.  It is an odd mix of veterans and new faces…in a few cases, both adjectives would apply to the same player.  This year’s Wolfpack Dline will  be somewhat of an enigma and is an uncertainty heading into the fall.

To give you an example of what I mean, the starting defensive line could very well could consist of 2 red-shirt seniors defensive ends, one senior defensive tackle and one red-shirt junior defensive tackle.  Typically, a line that “age” would be a dominating, experienced force.  In this case, that same defensive line would have a combined 1 start at NC State and only a total of nine years on campus between them.

Frump it to see my thoughts on how this scenario will play out.

Here are quick links to previous breakdowns for your reading pleasure.

Day 4 – Receivers

Day 3 – Offensive Line

Day 2 – Backfield (RB and QB)

Day 1 – Overview

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Wolfpack Spring Practice: Day Four – Receiving Corps

Today, Frump will be evaluating the deepest and most talented position group(s) on the NC State roster, the Wolfpack receiving corps.  Headlined by returning first team All-ACC TE George Bryan, the Pack is poised to continue to make it rain on opposing secondaries in 2010.  Also, don’t forget to check out all of the write ups in preparation for next weekend’s spring game…Frump!!!

Day 3 – Offensive Line

Day 2 – Backfield (RB and QB)

Day 1 – Overview

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Lee Fowler: Not even safe from Engadget

Guess what, Frumpsters: N.C. State University’s refreshable Braille display could revolutionize reading for the blind. Isn’t that wonderful?!? I’m no tech guru, or I’d tell you all about it myself. Instead, I’ll just point you to Engadget’s story about this promising advancement prior to getting to the real point of this post.

See, as you may recall, Frump’s kinda had it out for NCSU Athletic Director Lee Fowler for some time now. Naturally we thought our sentiment was somewhat isolated to Raleigh and the general heart of the Wolfpack’s fan base, but, after reading the last couple lines of Engadget’s piece on keeping the blind from leading the blind, we now know things may or may not have gone national:

We’re told that the researchers have already presented their findings, and if all goes well, they’ll have a fully functioning prototype “within a year.” Here’s hoping a suitable replacement to Lee Fowler is also unearthed during the same window.

I guess this means Engadget will now be added to Lee Folwer’s ever growing list of “media enemies.”

Credit The Admiral with the link, Ringo with the lovely shoop…

Wolfpack Spring Practice: Day 3 – Offensive Line

Day 1: Quarterback

Day 2: Offensive Backfield

Coach Tom O’Brien and Assistant Don Horton have long been renowned for their ability to develop and coach offensive lineman.  NFL rosters are littered with their former players and Wolfpack fans have seen a steady progression in the rebuilding of the NC STATE unit since their arrival.  This year’s version will be the deepest set of lineman enjoyed by TOB and Horton in terms of numbers and talent.  It will also be one of the youngest position groups put on the field (next to the defensive backs) this season.  Horton and TOB will have their work cut out for them as the Pack will be forced to replace three starters this season, while a forth will be recovering from a major knee injury.

Frump it for in-depth, Frump-only analysis….

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Andre Brown on the mend

According to this interview, Andre is on his way back and should be participating in training camp this summer, fighting for a spot in the Giants backfield.

Now, after more than a half year of rehab, Brown says he’s encountering no pain and is running at full speed. But while the physical healing is pretty much complete, he knows he still must mentally mend.

“It’s just confidence, getting it back in my head,” Brown said. “It’s just going to take me making a move without me thinking about it so I can be out there making cuts and what not.”

By all accounts Andre is a great guy and was one of my favorite Wolfpackers of the past decade.  Safe to say Frump will be following Andre’s career.

Frump it for a highlight tape including Andre’s great run against FSU as a freshman and his absolute beasting of App State’s Corey Lynch (future NFL safety for the Bengals)

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