Fran talking up the Gon . . . nfm

[sonofdaxjones]

nfm

[Norm93]

Heard it as well.

[sys]

lol.  huge win for chicagocat.

[ThisIsHappening]

"what do they call it? The Octagon of Doom?"  
 

[KSUFansPoster495028]

yeah with gottlieb getting the ball rolling and now fran catching on it doesn't seem like long before it becomes official and is recognized nationally in the media

:doom sign emoticon:

[cireksu]

Can you even imagine all the play that the Gon will get when we beat texas?  JFC.

[ChicagoCat]

If we beat Texas, by the time the uk game rolls around theyll just be stating it like its common sense.

[LimestoneOutcropping]

Watching the game with KC area media elite.  Tune into KMBC tonight and expect the 'Gon to get a mention by the sports desk.

[nicname]

You'll know we've really arrived when they just start calling it "DOOM," it's like not needing a last name.  That's when you know you're big time.

[Andy]

yeah with gottlieb getting the ball rolling and now fran catching on it doesn't seem like long before it becomes official and is recognized nationally in the media

:doom sign emoticon:

definitely moving up the building top 25 rankings 

[Butt Fugly]

Should have told Gottlieb we are the Angriest Fanbase in America IMO.

[ChicagoCat]

Should have told Gottlieb we are the Angriest Fanbase in America IMO.

Less chance of the making it on TV...and it will give me something to shoot for should I bump into the gameday crew before the uk game.

[JTKSU]

Should have told Gottlieb we are the Angriest Fanbase in America IMO.

Less chance of the making it on TV...and it will give me something to shoot for should I bump into the gameday crew before the uk game.

Just to further drive the "angry" point home, I think you should probably bump into them really hard and mutter several curses under your breath.

[TheMadCatter]

Should have told Gottlieb we are the Angriest Fanbase in America IMO.

Less chance of the making it on TV...and it will give me something to shoot for should I bump into the gameday crew before the uk game.

Just to further drive the "angry" point home, I think you should probably bump into them really hard and mutter several curses under your breath.

Steal Digger's highlighter while you're at it.

[JTKSU]

Should have told Gottlieb we are the Angriest Fanbase in America IMO.

Less chance of the making it on TV...and it will give me something to shoot for should I bump into the gameday crew before the uk game.

Just to further drive the "angry" point home, I think you should probably bump into them really hard and mutter several curses under your breath.

Steal Digger's highlighter while you're at it.

Stealing seems kinda uk-ish to me.  Probably better just shove that highlighter up Digger's ass.

[leroylulu]

I'm thinkin on a national level the whole "Octagon of Doom" thing may sound a little juvenile or stupid or something.  The word "doom" is a little....I don't know tardish.  I don't think it has any staying power.  Its something a fanbase which wasn't in it for the long haul would come up with.  Thoughts?

[steve dave]

I'm thinkin on a national level the whole "Octagon of Doom" thing may sound a little juvenile or stupid or something.  The word "doom" is a little....I don't know tardish.  I don't think it has any staying power.  Its something a fanbase which wasn't in it for the long haul would come up with.  Thoughts?

you're wrong

[KITNfury]

He's right even if has a name so dumb where only an acronym could be a worse choice.

[doom]

I'm thinkin on a national level the whole "Octagon of Doom" thing may sound a little juvenile or stupid or something.  The word "doom" is a little....I don't know tardish.  I don't think it has any staying power.  Its something a fanbase which wasn't in it for the long haul would come up with.  Thoughts?

This makes absolutely no sense.  But thanks for stoking my anger.   

[EllToPay]

Leroy, if you haven't heard I'm starting a trend to call it just 'The Octagon.'

Feel free to join me.

[doom]

Leroy, if you haven't heard I'm starting a trend to call it just 'The Octagon.'

Feel free to join me.

I'm starting a trend just to call you "toupee." 

Feel free to join me.      

[KITNfury]

Leroy, if you haven't heard I'm starting a trend to call it just 'The Octagon.'

Feel free to join me.

I'm walking beside you and generally being cool too. Doom

[leroylulu]

Leroy, if you haven't heard I'm starting a trend to call it just 'The Octagon.'

Feel free to join me.

I appreciate the invite!  The only problem w/ that is the three syllables.  It doesn't flow off the pallet.  But I'll work on it for awhile. 

I kinda just like calling it Bramlage.  IDK.  Maybe "The Fred" or "The Bram."  Its gonna take some time.  I've got to work some things out.

[rundown87]

Leroy, if you haven't heard I'm starting a trend to call it just 'The Octagon.'

Feel free to join me.

I appreciate the invite!  The only problem w/ that is the three syllables.  It doesn't flow off the pallet.  But I'll work on it for awhile. 

I kinda just like calling it Bramlage.  IDK.  Maybe "The Fred" or "The Bram."  Its gonna take some time.  I've got to work some things out.

You know don't know anything about anything.
"Oh hey, young gentlemen, lets head over to Fred Bramlage Coliseum to watch the Kansas State University Wildcats game today, that Jacob Pullen sure is a swell guy!"

or

"Hey, &@#%ERS, lets head over to the 'Gon and &@#% crap up.  Pullen is going to ass rape the entire 'Horns backcourt.

[Pete]

We've gone over this before, but it deserves repeating.....disrespecting the "Octagon of Doom" is  

[ksu_FAN]

By the way, today is the 3rd anniversary for the name Octagon of Doom.  Pretty cool that from humble beginnings it has grown to become a nationally recognized name.

[Pete]

By the way, today is the 3rd anniversary for the name Octagon of Doom.  Pretty cool that from humble beginnings it has grown to become a nationally recognized name.

Yep.  Well done. 

[Big Sam]

We've gone over this before, but it deserves repeating.....disrespecting the "Octagon of Doom" is  

Just so you know, over at powertard land they are sort of get all warm in their naughty regions for the name, opining on what brilliant mamba jamba came up with it, and another has stepped up and credited this site.  Not sure if that last bit will turn the tide or not.

Could this be the warm and sloppy moment where the fans on this board and those on that board all find a mutual love and respect for one another and    

Probably not, but I'll just  

(The question is which Rodney King moment is this?)

Sam S.

[Big Sam]

By the way, today is the 3rd anniversary for the name Octagon of Doom.  Pretty cool that from humble beginnings it has grown to become a nationally recognized name.

Should probably start having some sort of commemorative party.

Wished I had bought beer.

Sam S.

[giantslor]

Leroy, if you haven't heard I'm starting a trend to call it just 'The Octagon.'

Feel free to join me.

I used to think that was a good idea, but then I found this page:

http://www.terraserver.com/samples_sports_ncaab.asp

It has aerial photos of 91 NCAA basketball arenas, including Bramlage. 18 of these arenas are octagons. Assuming this is a random sample, this means that almost 1 in 5 NCAA basketball arenas are in fact octagons. At the very least, Bramlage is not unique in its shape. Suddenly, "The Octagon" doesn't seem like such a good nickname.

"Octagon of Doom" is marginally better, as it differentiates Bramlage as the only octagon where you will almost assuredly meet your doom. Okay, it's a little cheesy, but now that it's picking up steam, it will be tough to change it.

I'll try anyway. Might I suggest, THE CAGE

It's short, catchy and ominous-sounding. It evokes MMA, which is often fought in octagonal cages. It conveys the idea that once you step inside THE CAGE, you're in for a serious pounding. It also could mean that THE CAGE is where rabid Wildcats may be found, so you better be prepared if you're going to get inside.