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Category Archives: revs
thesaurus update
The “Words” project, started in 2008, is becoming something of a tradition, with new players being told to “earn their banners” as they sign on with the team. I did two in 2011, which should probably tell you a lot … tell me more
Posted in finished projects, revs, words
been through the desert in a rented passat
When the Revs announced they’d be hitting Tucson for the
Posted in goofy, how did I get here, revs
as we close the door
Steve Nicol banner being prepped for shipment, a few minutes before the Revs announced his replacement. Thanks, Coach.
Posted in finished projects, revs, why we do this
trick or tweet
MLS decided they’d have a pumpkin carving contest this year. “Oh, really?” I said, and got out the tools. Then I burned out the motor on my Dremel carving all the shading on this sucker. It’s Diego Fagundez, in motion. … tell me more
Posted in finished projects, goofy, nats, pumpkins, revs
benny and bamboo
This spring, over the weekend when it was being determined what MLS club would land Benny Feilhaber, it looked for a few minutes like Chivas would be his destination, to the delight of my SoCal based-pal Bamboo. Sure, she’s a … tell me more
Posted in finished projects, goofy, I can't believe we pulled this off, nats, revs, why we do this
how to travel near a salmon street
Ever since the Timbers officially joined MLS as an expansion team, the American soccer community’s fallen all over itself to go on and on about how great the Portland fans are and how perfect their gameday setup is. I knew … tell me more
Posted in finished projects, goofy, how did I get here, revs
official statement re: how I spent the revs/chicago game, 6/18/11
Went to the game by myself, chatted about hockey for a bit, had a sandwich out in the parking lot beforehand. Hung the banners. Took usual spot front row center of Fort. Watched the first half. Second half, little after … tell me more
Posted in revs
are you looking for the motherlode?
I’ve seen teams around the league swiping band logos for banners, though it’s always bugged me how they never seem to capitalize on their local music scene. Besides the fact that their “WHERE EAGLES DARE” banner always makes me want … tell me more
Posted in finished projects, revs
leftover words
Yup, still going with the words project, started in 2008. Marko Perovic, “Lift.” Because “Serb” would be too on-the-nose. Painted this last season but didn’t get around to posting it until now. Darrius Barnes, “Smooth.” Yes, this is the third … tell me more
Posted in finished projects, revs, words
ante up
It’s opening day for most of MLS (Revs open tomorrow) so it’s time to make this official: If the New England Revolution finish lower in the standings or end a playoff run in an earlier round than the Chicago Fire, … tell me more