Yearly Archives: 2010

make a (Christmas) miracle

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Hoover Dam

In early April, I got a heads up on Twitter from the Revs’ own Chris Tierney and his pal Taylor Russo that there might be a commission out there for me. Sure, why not. Turns out Charlie Davies’ agents over … tell me more →

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gonna dress you up in my love

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Hoover Dam

Last year, the Boston chapter of American Outlaws had a brilliant idea: instead of just a winter party, throw a winter ball for charity, where everyone gets dressed up and goes out dancing, like a prom, only you’re allowed to … tell me more →

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the great fight north

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Hoover Dam

When they announced MLS Cup 2010 would be held in Toronto, Mike and I immediately knew we’d attend even if the Revs weren’t involved. We’ve got non-soccer buddies who live just blocks from BMO Field, and it’s an easy, if … tell me more →

Posted in finished projects, goofy, how did I get here, you should've been there |

the melonhead files

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Hoover Dam

NB: This is mostly aimed at non-soccer buddies wondering why I’ve been so upset today, so a lot of it will be familiar to the regular soccer audience. It’s also both schmaltzy and boastful, for which I make no apologies. … tell me more →

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the gifted son who cannot score

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Hoover Dam

When a player retires or leaves the team, I give him all of his banners. I really, really wish I didn’t have to hand over these three today.

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10/31/10

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Hoover Dam

Really, really weird not doing any Revs pumpkins this year, but, well, that’s not exactly my fault. Didn’t stop me from doing two USA pumpkins, both based on source photos from the US-Algeria game. Click both for bigger. landy Landon … tell me more →

Posted in finished projects, nats, pumpkins |

blood + titanium

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Hoover Dam

Early this spring, the gang at The Shin Guardian commissioned me to do a t-shirt in honor of Brian McBride’s finest hour, i.e. getting right back up against Italy with a face full of blood. Once McBride announced that he’d … tell me more →

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ernest & julio gallows humor

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Hoover Dam

Having sent cupcakes to the Revs in return for a difficult playoff run last year, I find myself wondering if this year, in honor of them missing the playoffs, I should deliver something more appropriate. I’m thinking Thunderbird.

Posted in goofy, revs |

red, white, and blue forever

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Hoover Dam

I have very mixed feelings about this banner. Not the content, or the theme, or how it turned out, but exactly why I had to do it and when. RED WHITE AND BLUE FOREVER When Steve Ralston left the Revs … tell me more →

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american soccer revolutionary

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Hoover Dam

When the Revs announced they’d be honoring Alexi Lalas before the 8/7 game vs DC, I knew I had to do a banner, but I also knew it had to be something that was an appropriate tribute to a guy … tell me more →

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