Humphrey and I went to the University of Virginia for the rubber match between the Cavs and the Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech. Humphrey's older brother is a senior pitcher at Tech and pitched quite well in 1 and 1/3 innings. (Runners were already on base when he came in during the 9-1 loss, so the two runs that scored while he was on the mound were credited to the bum before him, I believe. Patrick then smoked slider after sexy slider passed the Cavaliers.
As we watched the game, Big Rick entertained us with tons of one liners. He is a big fan of Wedding Crashers and Chaz, played by Will Ferrell. Rick is strongly considering crashing some funerals.
With a Longhorn pouch in lip, Rick poked fun at U.Va., which is easy but funny nonetheless. He also discussed how troublesome it was raising Humphrey and Patrick with the likes of Chad Atkinson, Drew Sullivan and Chris Lovings in the neighborhood. (They're standing around Humphrey in that order from the left side of your screen to the right.)
If you've ever met either of these guys, you would really feel for Rick and his beautiful wife Denise.
So after the game, we escaped U.Va. and its annoying Whoo! cheers during Dave Matthews Band songs. (I was especially disappointed with a sign in the outfield that read 'Hooland or something like that. The point is that Hoo was abbreviating Wahoo and any good copy editor would have known that the apostrophe should have been facing the left not the right. Top public university in the country?)
We then went to Subway for a delicious early evening dinner. Rick and Denise treated us and Rick was especially pumped to share some Kit-Kats. Humphrey also did a great job of introducing me as one of the people to get arrested on Saturday during the JMU Springfest/Riot madness. Thanks Humphrey! Rick and Denise were great about it and incredibly supportive when I assured them I wasn't actually one of the rioters...more to come on a splendid night in jail.
I would encourage readers to comment on Big Rick. Many of you have known him far longer and can offer some better insight into how Humphrey and Rick compliment each other.
Tim, as much as I would love to comment on the man, the myth, the legend (BIG RICK). His awesomeness simply can't be put into words. Consider yourself a more worldly fellow now that he has graced you with his presence!
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