Grady Gallagher | Blogger

Cole- “Give me a B!”
Crowd- “B”
Cole- “Give me a V!”
Crowd- “V”
Cole- “Give me a U!”
Crowd- “U”
Cole- “What’s that spell?”
Crowd- “BVU!”

One of my favorite all-time chants, without question. Somewhere, somehow, Weeden still does not get it.

What a week it’s been! BVU football had a thrilling comeback win on the road and will (basically) play for the conference title this Saturday vs. Wartburg. The NBA season started! I sat Ben Roethlisberger in one league (Unfortunate). Taylor Swift released a new album. Men’s basketball scrimmaged against Briar Cliff. Carmelo Anthony appeared in Sons of Anarchy without taking a low percentage jump shot. (What?) And, oh yea, the NBA season started!!!!!!!!!

Well, as I mentioned earlier, this weekend should be a good one. Not only because of the football game, but it’s also Halloween! Halloween has become one of my favorite holidays since coming to BV because it is taken seriously by the students. It’s a pride thing. This brings me to the blog topic of the day. I’m unsure what to wear for Halloween and I need some help. Cole and Weeden are trying to become the 3x defending best costume champions (It’s kind of a big deal). So, I was going to pair up with T Kast but the Storm Lake Goodwill just didn’t do it for us. He found an outfit but left me hanging. So, I’m going to let my readers decide. I know it’s really short notice, but I’ve got some options to lay out for you that I can get by Friday night.

Here we go:
Photos at bottom

1. Sammy Sosa– Here we see Cole modeling his jersey and hat. I haven’t asked him if I could borrow the jersey, but he owes me one. I’m not sure who owns the belt he’s wearing, but the pants come courtesy of Brandon Wessels. Even Cole can’t help but smile and enjoy the costume himself. I’m not sure if I’ll be drinking Pepsi on Halloween night, but Cole must’ve thought drinking it enhanced the outfit. This option isn’t flashy and yes, obviously, it’s already been worn by Cole once this year (I know you’re thinking: Why has Cole already worn this? Halloween hasn’t happened yet. My answer: What happens at BV, stays at BV.) and it is memorable enough that everyone who saw Cole this night would recognize it. My comeback: Girls love guys in baseball pants.

2. Cleveland Browns player– Believe it or not, there is a plastic Browns helmet at my house as we speak. Here’s what I’m thinking: Nikes, long white socks, shorts or old football pants, JOHNNY MANZIEL JERSEY, and Browns helmet. Pretty good, eh? Everybody loves Money Manziel and some eye black could seal the deal. A big thanks to Kennedy Drey for digging this picture out of his family archives. He’s really grown up, wouldn’t you agree? He almost looked like a girl at that age.

3. Penguin– Yes.

4. Old school basketball coach– This might be my favorite option. Slick shoes and pants. A dress shirt underneath a groovy V-neck sweater. Add a comb over hair-do, some gel and we’re in business folks. Some thick rimmed glasses would also be a nice touch. One visit to Timmy G’s wardrobe and I know I can make this happen. That guy breathes fashion, even if it’s fashion from 25 years ago. Photo credit here goes to google search. If you ever find yourself searching google images for, “college basketball coach 1979,” you know you’re doing something right.

5. Golf swag– Alright, so I know I couldn’t pull off any of the images below, but it’s the thought that counts. A golfer is and has always been my back up plan for each Halloween. If my biceps weren’t so big, I’d probably pull off this costume and people would believe I actually was a decent golfer.

6. Ketchup– If this was an adult costume, I’d already have it. Paul, you still need a costume? Look at his little arms. Haha. Are his feet trapped like he has to hop around in a sac race at the county fair? If so, that’s awesome. Nothing beats a killer costume that also helps you define your calves. Paul, seriously, do you need a costume?

Well people, there are my options. Let me know what you think. A couple of them were thrown in just for fun but I’m willing to pull the trigger on the highest vote receiver from the fans. Call me, beep me if you wanna reach me. (Wow, I seriously did not use a Kim Possible line.) (Wait, yes I did.)

Good luck to the football squad, this has to be the biggest game since I’ve been at BV and I’m jacked up.
Thanks for reading peeps!

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