In all reality, the VT coach says " What running the score up would show is that you have No Class Coach Thorp, remember what comes around goes around . Now get that finger out of my face before I jam it up your ( fill in the blank ).
That’s the entire game? What a letdown. One hard hit from each team and then flash forward to the postgame. And not a word about the playdowns even though they must be in this year. I guess we’ll get our big final Tru(e)-Jarrod(e) drama there.
The only reason I am continuing to read this story line is to discover how the Mudlarks don’t make the playdowns. That’s the only drama remaining as far as I am concerned.
Playdowns! WHAT playdowns! I’ve been reading since 1960 (a wee lad), and I can’t remember the last title they brought home. One of you historians has to know, so please tell us. Our Gil is showing them the Finger this year, so we know the real Gil is bubbling up after years of therapy (the missing kids and all). I’m hoping they have the same guy who did the Nick Saban statue on speed dial, so they can get The Gil on a pedestal in front of the Bucket after the parade that’s coming this year. This has GOT to be the year, doesn’t it? By the way, Gil is showing off the Grip of Death while giving a Bobby Bowden homily.
I think the VT coach got the message (until next time, at least). Gil’s message has given the VT coach a case of “stuff dripping from his nose” in P3), or a case of END (exploding nose dripping?)!
Lots of downers, but I love this story line. Gil telling off the sore loser in the True signing is priceless! This is the best team the Mudlarks have fielded in maybe over a decade. I see good things from here on out, unless True suffered a concussion and they have to go with Jarrod.
Gotta admit I’m enjoying this storyline too, all Thorpishness aside. Having a powerhouse football team sure beats a peacock storyline. I just wish Big John would’ve come out with his first words today, maybe, “keep your ******* hands off my quarterback!”
Weird there’s been no mention of the playdowns, because obviously Milford is in, being undefeated in the conference. Is this it, do they finally go all the way? Or do we get the plot twist I expected, Tru(e) goes down with an injury and Jarrod(e) has to step in? Well, if nothing else, Mopped Up Thorp is prepared to go far, as far as it takes to find the juvenile humor.
As best I remember from 40 years of reading this strip, Milford is in the only state that still doesn’t have a playoff (or playdown) system for football. Only for Basketball. In the earlier Berill days of the strip, you made the playdowns if you had a winning record. Now, who knows?
kdizzle almost 10 years ago
The only good thing about bad blood is letting it slide - N. Sedaka
george almost 10 years ago
Looks like Gil now has Thing on retainer to pick his nose for him. Charming.
johnrussco almost 10 years ago
… or just a sucker punch in the gut …
wmac8898 almost 10 years ago
I think he’s giving him CPR.
WoodyTB almost 10 years ago
BBJ is going “Five Fingers of Death” a la Bruce Lee. Afterward, the VT coach will tell that kid that he has no heart.
Mr Reality almost 10 years ago
In all reality, the VT coach says " What running the score up would show is that you have No Class Coach Thorp, remember what comes around goes around . Now get that finger out of my face before I jam it up your ( fill in the blank ).
miffedmax almost 10 years ago
Pascoe is about to find a quarter in the VT player’s ear!
Mopman almost 10 years ago
That’s the entire game? What a letdown. One hard hit from each team and then flash forward to the postgame. And not a word about the playdowns even though they must be in this year. I guess we’ll get our big final Tru(e)-Jarrod(e) drama there.
wmac8898 almost 10 years ago
Is Truman a senior?
ldmcdog almost 10 years ago
@wieswald and Woody Maybe someday we will see the entire strip in hands and fingers. It would make as much sense as it does now.
gilthorp57 almost 10 years ago
The only reason I am continuing to read this story line is to discover how the Mudlarks don’t make the playdowns. That’s the only drama remaining as far as I am concerned.
jslabotnik almost 10 years ago
Only a dozen passes? Even Miami(e) (OH) has lost interest
twainreader almost 10 years ago
That’s why we love you Gil. Sportsmanship
bearwku82 almost 10 years ago
Beau Dandy may not be able to pick a guitar, but he can sure pick a nose. "Livin’ it up, Livin’ it up oh yeah, Friday night. Great Bell & James tune.
Bluedarter almost 10 years ago
Playdowns! WHAT playdowns! I’ve been reading since 1960 (a wee lad), and I can’t remember the last title they brought home. One of you historians has to know, so please tell us. Our Gil is showing them the Finger this year, so we know the real Gil is bubbling up after years of therapy (the missing kids and all). I’m hoping they have the same guy who did the Nick Saban statue on speed dial, so they can get The Gil on a pedestal in front of the Bucket after the parade that’s coming this year. This has GOT to be the year, doesn’t it? By the way, Gil is showing off the Grip of Death while giving a Bobby Bowden homily.
sweetg1 almost 10 years ago
I think the VT coach got the message (until next time, at least). Gil’s message has given the VT coach a case of “stuff dripping from his nose” in P3), or a case of END (exploding nose dripping?)!
guidi82 almost 10 years ago
Lots of downers, but I love this story line. Gil telling off the sore loser in the True signing is priceless! This is the best team the Mudlarks have fielded in maybe over a decade. I see good things from here on out, unless True suffered a concussion and they have to go with Jarrod.
JerryPulver almost 10 years ago
Gotta admit I’m enjoying this storyline too, all Thorpishness aside. Having a powerhouse football team sure beats a peacock storyline. I just wish Big John would’ve come out with his first words today, maybe, “keep your ******* hands off my quarterback!”
Mopman almost 10 years ago
Weird there’s been no mention of the playdowns, because obviously Milford is in, being undefeated in the conference. Is this it, do they finally go all the way? Or do we get the plot twist I expected, Tru(e) goes down with an injury and Jarrod(e) has to step in? Well, if nothing else, Mopped Up Thorp is prepared to go far, as far as it takes to find the juvenile humor.
gregl1hi almost 10 years ago
As best I remember from 40 years of reading this strip, Milford is in the only state that still doesn’t have a playoff (or playdown) system for football. Only for Basketball. In the earlier Berill days of the strip, you made the playdowns if you had a winning record. Now, who knows?
tcar-1 almost 10 years ago
In a MAD Magazine style parody of the old ‘Yellow Pages’ commecials Gil is letting his “Fingers do the Talking” in the last panel.