Big Sky Coaches & Media Polls

[SDHornet]

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Some people have been a bit offended that the actor, Lee Marvin, is buried in a grave alongside 3 and 4-star generals at Arlington National Cemetery. His marker gives his name, rank (PVT) and service (USMC). Nothing else. Here's a guy who was only a famous movie star who served his time, why the heck does he rate burial with these guys? Well, following is the amazing answer:

I always liked Lee Marvin, but didn't know the extent of his Corps experiences.

In a time when many Hollywood stars served their country in the armed forces often in rear echelon posts where they were carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform for the cameras in war bond promotions, Lee Marvin was a genuine hero. He won the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima. There is only one higher Naval award... the Medal Of Honor!

If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, he credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery.

Dialog from "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson": His guest was Lee Marvin... Johnny said, "Lee, I'll bet a lot of people are unaware that you were a Marine in the initial landing at Iwo Jima ..and that during the course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and were severely wounded."

"Yeah, yeah... I got shot square in the bottom and they gave me the Cross for securing a hot spot about halfway up Suribachi. Bad thing about getting shot up on a mountain is guys getting shot hauling you down. But, Johnny, at Iwo , I served under the bravest man I ever knew... We both got the Cross the same day, but what he did for his Cross made mine look cheap in comparison. That dumb guy actually stood up on Red beach and directed his troops to move forward and get the hell off the beach.. Bullets flying by, with mortar rounds landing everywhere and he stood there as the main target of gunfire so that he could get his men to safety. He did this on more than one occasion because his men's safety was more important than his own life.

That Sergeant and I have been lifelong friends. When they brought me off Suribachi we passed the Sergeant and he lit a smoke and passed it to me, lying on my belly on the litter and said, "Where'd they get you Lee?" "Well Bob.... if you make it home before me, tell Mom to sell the outhouse!"

Johnny, I'm not lying, Sergeant Keeshan was the bravest man I ever knew.
The Sergeant's name is Bob Keeshan. You and the world know him as Captain Kangaroo."

On another note, there was this wimpy little man (who passed away) on PBS, gentle and quiet. Mr. Rogers is another of those you would least suspect of being anything but what he now portrays to our youth. But Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Navy Seal, combat-proven in Vietnam with over twenty-five confirmed kills to his name. He wore a long-sleeved sweater on TV, to cover the many tattoos on his forearm and biceps. He was a master in small arms and hand-to-hand combat, able to disarm or kill in a heartbeat

After the war Mr. Rogers became an ordained Presbyterian minister and therefore a pacifist. Vowing to never harm another human and also dedicating the rest of his life to trying to help lead children on the right path in life... He hid away the tattoos and his past life and won our hearts with his quiet wit and charm..

Link to back that up?

Wikipedia (I know, not the most reliable of sources) says he was born in 1928. That would have made him 16 or 17. They didn't allow minors back then did they?

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Either way, it sounds like he developed split-personality disorder after the war he was so traumatized if the story is true.

[SDHornet]

Link to back that up?

Wikipedia (I know, not the most reliable of sources) says he was born in 1928. That would have made him 16 or 17. They didn't allow minors back then did they?

No they didn't, but I don't think there was much they could do if he claimed to be of age. For what it's worth, my grandma claims that my grandpa joined the Navy at age 16 in 1919.

[CrunchGriz]

Mr. Rogers - Navy Seal:
Urban legend - http://www.snopes.com/radiotv/tv/mrrogers.asp

Lee Marvin - Captain Kangaroo:
Part truth, part fiction: Lee Marvin did get injured in the Pacific, but at Saipan, not Iwo Jima, and got the Purple Heart, not some other more prestigious medal. Bob Keeshan served, but saw no action during WWII. http://www.snopes.com/military/celebrit ... marvin.asp

Hate to burst any bubbles, but these are both old 'Net tripe.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Mr. Rogers - Navy Seal:
Urban legend - http://www.snopes.com/radiotv/tv/mrrogers.asp

Lee Marvin - Captain Kangaroo:
Part truth, part fiction: Lee Marvin did get injured in the Pacific, but at Saipan, not Iwo Jima, and got the Purple Heart, not some other more prestigious medal. Bob Keeshan served, but saw no action during WWII. http://www.snopes.com/military/celebrit ... marvin.asp

Hate to burst any bubbles, but these are both old 'Net tripe.

Didn't have any bubble to burst here... figured as much.

EDIT: You might've burst SH's bubble though. They're gonna be crushed!

[kemajic]

Some people have been a bit offended that the actor, Lee Marvin, is buried in a grave alongside 3 and 4-star generals at Arlington National Cemetery. His marker gives his name, rank (PVT) and service (USMC). Nothing else. Here's a guy who was only a famous movie star who served his time, why the heck does he rate burial with these guys? Well, following is the amazing answer:

I always liked Lee Marvin, but didn't know the extent of his Corps experiences.

In a time when many Hollywood stars served their country in the armed forces often in rear echelon posts where they were carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform for the cameras in war bond promotions, Lee Marvin was a genuine hero. He won the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima. There is only one higher Naval award... the Medal Of Honor!

If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, he credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery.

Dialog from "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson": His guest was Lee Marvin... Johnny said, "Lee, I'll bet a lot of people are unaware that you were a Marine in the initial landing at Iwo Jima ..and that during the course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and were severely wounded."

"Yeah, yeah... I got shot square in the bottom and they gave me the Cross for securing a hot spot about halfway up Suribachi. Bad thing about getting shot up on a mountain is guys getting shot hauling you down. But, Johnny, at Iwo , I served under the bravest man I ever knew... We both got the Cross the same day, but what he did for his Cross made mine look cheap in comparison. That dumb guy actually stood up on Red beach and directed his troops to move forward and get the hell off the beach.. Bullets flying by, with mortar rounds landing everywhere and he stood there as the main target of gunfire so that he could get his men to safety. He did this on more than one occasion because his men's safety was more important than his own life.

That Sergeant and I have been lifelong friends. When they brought me off Suribachi we passed the Sergeant and he lit a smoke and passed it to me, lying on my belly on the litter and said, "Where'd they get you Lee?" "Well Bob.... if you make it home before me, tell Mom to sell the outhouse!"

Johnny, I'm not lying, Sergeant Keeshan was the bravest man I ever knew.
The Sergeant's name is Bob Keeshan. You and the world know him as Captain Kangaroo."

On another note, there was this wimpy little man (who passed away) on PBS, gentle and quiet. Mr. Rogers is another of those you would least suspect of being anything but what he now portrays to our youth. But Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Navy Seal, combat-proven in Vietnam with over twenty-five confirmed kills to his name. He wore a long-sleeved sweater on TV, to cover the many tattoos on his forearm and biceps. He was a master in small arms and hand-to-hand combat, able to disarm or kill in a heartbeat

After the war Mr. Rogers became an ordained Presbyterian minister and therefore a pacifist. Vowing to never harm another human and also dedicating the rest of his life to trying to help lead children on the right path in life... He hid away the tattoos and his past life and won our hearts with his quiet wit and charm..

You should check your facts so you don't look like an idiot.

http://www.snopes.com/military/celebrit ... marvin.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Green Cookie Monster]

Some people have been a bit offended that the actor, Lee Marvin, is buried in a grave alongside 3 and 4-star generals at Arlington National Cemetery. His marker gives his name, rank (PVT) and service (USMC). Nothing else. Here's a guy who was only a famous movie star who served his time, why the heck does he rate burial with these guys? Well, following is the amazing answer:

I always liked Lee Marvin, but didn't know the extent of his Corps experiences.

In a time when many Hollywood stars served their country in the armed forces often in rear echelon posts where they were carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform for the cameras in war bond promotions, Lee Marvin was a genuine hero. He won the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima. There is only one higher Naval award... the Medal Of Honor!

If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, he credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery.

Dialog from "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson": His guest was Lee Marvin... Johnny said, "Lee, I'll bet a lot of people are unaware that you were a Marine in the initial landing at Iwo Jima ..and that during the course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and were severely wounded."

"Yeah, yeah... I got shot square in the bottom and they gave me the Cross for securing a hot spot about halfway up Suribachi. Bad thing about getting shot up on a mountain is guys getting shot hauling you down. But, Johnny, at Iwo , I served under the bravest man I ever knew... We both got the Cross the same day, but what he did for his Cross made mine look cheap in comparison. That dumb guy actually stood up on Red beach and directed his troops to move forward and get the hell off the beach.. Bullets flying by, with mortar rounds landing everywhere and he stood there as the main target of gunfire so that he could get his men to safety. He did this on more than one occasion because his men's safety was more important than his own life.

That Sergeant and I have been lifelong friends. When they brought me off Suribachi we passed the Sergeant and he lit a smoke and passed it to me, lying on my belly on the litter and said, "Where'd they get you Lee?" "Well Bob.... if you make it home before me, tell Mom to sell the outhouse!"

Johnny, I'm not lying, Sergeant Keeshan was the bravest man I ever knew.
The Sergeant's name is Bob Keeshan. You and the world know him as Captain Kangaroo."

On another note, there was this wimpy little man (who passed away) on PBS, gentle and quiet. Mr. Rogers is another of those you would least suspect of being anything but what he now portrays to our youth. But Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Navy Seal, combat-proven in Vietnam with over twenty-five confirmed kills to his name. He wore a long-sleeved sweater on TV, to cover the many tattoos on his forearm and biceps. He was a master in small arms and hand-to-hand combat, able to disarm or kill in a heartbeat

After the war Mr. Rogers became an ordained Presbyterian minister and therefore a pacifist. Vowing to never harm another human and also dedicating the rest of his life to trying to help lead children on the right path in life... He hid away the tattoos and his past life and won our hearts with his quiet wit and charm..

You should check your facts so you don't look like an idiot.

http://www.snopes.com/military/celebrit ... marvin.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Alright it wasnt fact, my mistake. Your an ass with a stupid handle.

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

His handle? Are you fuckin' kiddin' me? I assume you are referring to his board name...and if I'm correct in that...that is the weakest comeback in history.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

His handle? Are you fuckin' kiddin' me? I assume you are referring to his board name...and if I'm correct in that...that is the weakest comeback in history.

Shut up, jerkface.

[Catattack]

Buford T. Justice: Breaker, breaker for the Bandit.
Bandit: Come on back, breaker.
Buford T. Justice: You got trouble comin'. Big trouble.
Bandit: Well, what's your handle son and what's your 20?
Buford T. Justice: My handle is Smokey Bear and I'm tail grabbin' your ass right now!

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Buford T. Justice: Breaker, breaker for the Bandit.
Bandit: Come on back, breaker.
Buford T. Justice: You got trouble comin'. Big trouble.
Bandit: Well, what's your handle son and what's your 20?
Buford T. Justice: My handle is Smokey Bear and I'm tail grabbin' your ass right now!

Great movie!

[Skokie PoPo]

EWU at #2? The only reason they are above MT State at this point is because of that pile of Monkey nuts performance in Cheney last year. Dem som'bitches couldn't close an umbrella!

How da hell that red turf idea got by I'll never know. This happens every time one of these floozies starts poontangin' around with those show folk fags.

[kalm]

EWU at #2? The only reason they are above MT State at this point is because of that pile of Monkey nuts performance in Cheney last year. Dem som'bitches couldn't close an umbrella!

How da hell that red turf idea got by I'll never know. This happens every time one of these floozies starts poontangin' around with those show folk fags.

I'm not sure I know or care what you were trying to say...but it sounded awesome.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

EWU at #2? The only reason they are above MT State at this point is because of that pile of Monkey nuts performance in Cheney last year. Dem som'bitches couldn't close an umbrella!

How da hell that red turf idea got by I'll never know. This happens every time one of these floozies starts poontangin' around with those show folk fags.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

EWU at #2? The only reason they are above MT State at this point is because of that pile of Monkey nuts performance in Cheney last year. Dem som'bitches couldn't close an umbrella!

How da hell that red turf idea got by I'll never know. This happens every time one of these floozies starts poontangin' around with those show folk fags.

I'm not sure I know or care what you were trying to say...but it sounded awesome.

Hey, don't think I've seen you post here before, but welcome!

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

EWU at #2? The only reason they are above MT State at this point is because of that pile of Monkey nuts performance in Cheney last year. Dem som'bitches couldn't close an umbrella!

How da hell that red turf idea got by I'll never know. This happens every time one of these floozies starts poontangin' around with those show folk fags.

I'm not sure I know or care what you were trying to say...but it sounded awesome.

Skokie's back! I'm not sure he knows or cares what he was saying either.

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

I'm not sure I know or care what you were trying to say...but it sounded awesome.

Hey, don't think I've seen you post here before, but welcome!

OOOH, kalm got burned by one of his own!

[Skokie PoPo]

I'm not sure I know or care what you were trying to say...but it sounded awesome.

Skokie's back! I'm not sure he knows or cares what he was saying either.

Shut yer ass. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY makes Sheriff Buford T. Justice look like a possum's pecker.

[kalm]

Hey, don't think I've seen you post here before, but welcome!

OOOH, kalm got burned by one of his own!

Shit, I didn't even know it was a burn. I thought he was talking about the other dude.

There's a football board during the summer?

[kalm]

I'm not sure I know or care what you were trying to say...but it sounded awesome.

Hey, don't think I've seen you post here before, but welcome!

You are dead to me mother fucker!

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Hey, don't think I've seen you post here before, but welcome!

You are dead to me mother fucker!

[WyomingGrizFan]

What's Weber State got that NAU and Sacramento State ain't got?

[grizzaholic]

What's Weber State got that NAU and Sacramento State ain't got?

Religion?

[EWURanger]

I hate these pre-season polls. I'd rather see Eastern at 3 or 4 - we always seem to perform better when we have something to prove.