Big Ten title game apparently lacks appeal
Want to make some easy money Saturday night? Head to Indianapolis for the inaugural Big Ten championship game between Wisconsin and Michigan State at Lucas Oil Stadium.
According to an ad on Craigslist, seat-fillers are needed for a "Saturday night event in downtown Indianapolis Must tolerate loud noise and crowds. Must have red or dark green casual clothing to wear."
The seat-fillers are promised $75, parking validation and access to the event.
A "Kegs 'n Eggs" blog reader responded to the ad and shared the return email: "Our client has asked for discretion about this opportunity, as 'seat-filling' is a behind-the-scenes aspect of this event production. We are asking that all participants wear red or dark green T-shirts and/or hats. This is an exciting opportunity to be paid to see a live sporting event!"
While the ad appears to be authentic, the Big Ten denied Wednesday it was seeking seat-fillers, tweeting, "Fans, please be aware, regarding the Big Ten Football Championship Game, the Big Ten is NOT paying fans to attend."
Guess this means the conference will continue its policy of leaving payments up to boosters and Ohio tattoo artists.
■ NO TIMEOUT FOR T.O. -- Unemployment hasn't humbled former NFL wideout Terrell Owens, who was as obnoxious as ever during a Thanksgiving Day Twitter war with Dallas TV sports anchor Newy Scruggs.
The scrum started when Scruggs took exception to a tweet by Owens complimenting Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall for a touchdown catch he made while wearing Cowboys cornerback Terrence Newman "as a superman cape!! Lol."
The sensitive Scruggs called Owens "petty" for criticizing Newman's coverage, to which Owens replied, "it wasn't a diss, it ws my observation like my observation that u're FAT & need 2 hit the treadmill ASAP!!."
Happy Holidays, everybody!
Caught up in the spirit, Scruggs responded with a list of things he was grateful for: "So thankful my fat butt has a job, can pay for my kids, and isn't on TV CRYING about being broke. I'll get on a treadmill when you pay your child support. #deadbeat."
Owens got the last word, tweeting "Never believe everything u read n the media! I pay my child support, if u Dn't hv accurate info u need 2 chill! And I'll b a deadbeat & u'll still b "fatmeat!" lmao."
In light of Owens' gracious comments, it's shocking he hasn't been signed by a squad looking for a veteran to help improve team chemistry.
You stay classy, T.O.
■ TALK TO THE THUMB -- After someone created a Twitter account for Jay Cutler's injured thumb, the Bears quarterback tweeted back to the account: "Less talking out of you and more rehab! Go find some ice or something."
Rumor has it Cutler sent a similar message to his knee after removing himself from last season's NFC Championship Game with a questionable injury.
As the knee fielded multiple interview requests, Cutler reportedly told it, "Keep your mouth shut or you'll really get hurt."
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