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Blazing Saddles: Or how I learned about comedy

As I am sure many of the friends of the 10 Spot are well aware, a national treasure was lost on this past Thursday. I am of course speaking of Mr.Harvey Korman, a.k.a. Hedy "That's Hedley" Lamarr. Seeing as I have a long and storied history with Mr. Korman's most infamous (it means "more than famous") character I decided to saddle up for an evening viewing of "Blazing Saddles." Where do I start? (Spoiler Alert: the following assumes you have seen the movie.)

The Fiver: Reasons Why Boston is Crushing My Soul

I just had the pleasure of watching BC put up 14 against my beloved Hokies in the last 4 minutes of play in the Thursday night game, leaving me an empty shell of a man  (at least until I sober up). I then watched the BoSox hand the lovable underdog Rockies their first back-to-back loss since mid-September. I have a third chance to root against the great city of Boston on Sunday when the offense-challenged Redskins head north as the biggest underdog in franchise history (at least since 1995 when they played a 17-point favored Cowboys squad that would go on to win the Super Bowl, a game the 'Skins actually won ). So, if it's not already obvious, here are five reasons why Boston is crushing my soul:

The Fiver: "Other News" College Football Headlines

We all know there have been a number of big stories in division I-A football this year. What you might not know is that, much like Kentucky wide-out, a number of stories have slipped through the coverage cracks.  Luckily, the Fiver is here to bring you up to speed.

5. South Bend Kroger Reporting Sales of "Lucky Charms" Ceral have Reached All Time Low

4. Ann Arbor Rope Shortage Ending Sooner than Expected: Louisville Still on Twine Restrictions