The Hunger Games is your typical event on Capitol Hill where both boys and girls from both parties, Democrats and Republicans, battle to the death for food and drinks.
Here is actual footage, sent to us by a tipster, from the Bison Day Reception on Capitol Hill last night.
I enrolled at the University of Miami in 2005. I never rooted for the Hurricanes growing up, but the months leading up to orientation I quickly became on board and became a fan.
We started out that year ranked in the top 10, a strong contender for another national championship. And the very first game of that season was against the hated Florida State Seminoles. Labor Day night. On the road. Primetime on national television.
It was my introduction to a rivalry. And, it was unlike anything I had ever experienced.
Of course, we would up losing that game (something I got very accustomed to over the next eight years). Muffed a snap on a field goal and lost by three.
But the result that night doesn’t matter, because that Labor Day I became a part of a rivalry. That night FSU became an enemy.
Rivalries define college football. They separate it from the NFL and other professional sports.
Florida-Georgia. Alabama-Auburn. Texas-Oklahoma. Notre Dame-USC. Michigan-Ohio State.
They give teams added motivation, fans an enemy and the game a spectacle rooted in traditions, heartbreaks and triumphs.
They are why we watch. They are why we care.
Saturday night, the rivalry continues. Miami. Florida State. Top 10 showdown under the lights.
Go ‘Canes.
Bar to Spend 11 Hours of Your Saturday
First Down Sports Bar. Right across from the Ballston metro, this classic neighborhood sports bar has the best chicken wings in the area, with something like 40 different sauces to try (Siricha being the go to). They’ve got all your games covered with wall-to-wall TVs, and its one of the many homes in the area for West Virginia and Virginia Tech fans to congregate during game days.
Three Must See Rivalry Games
Michigan (21) vs. Michigan State (22)
ABC, 3:30 p.m.
The Spartans have an incredible defense, holding opponents to just 12 points per game, and they are criminally underrated with just one loss on the season. They have a legitimate shot of heading to the B1G Ten title game for a chance to play in the Rose Bowl. Michigan has been unimpressive all year, giving up tons of points and lacking execution on offense and special teams. They won’t win on the road against the better MSU team.
Georgia (NR) vs. Florida (NR)
CBS, 3:30 p.m.
The game formerly known as the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party is a bit of a downer this year, with both the Gators and Bulldogs struggling with injuries. The fans will still have a good time, until the game starts and they have to watch the horrid Florida offense. I’ll take Georgia to win.
Miami (7) vs. Florida State (3)
ABC, 8:00 p.m.
Miami is a 22 point underdog in this game, which is a record for two top 10 teams. Look, Florida State is the better team. But they aren’t 22 points better. This rivalry is full of weird, fluky things; blowouts aren’t one of them. Miami covers the spread, and what the hell, they win this one on the road for the major upset.
Season Prediction Record: 17-10.
Games to Watch Just Because It’s College Football
Tennessee vs. Alabama CBS, 3:30 p.m.
Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech FOX, 7:00 p.m.
Nevada vs. Fresno State ESPNU, 10:30 p.m.
Alumni Club
The DC Canes. One of Miami’s largest local alumni clubs, the DC Canes proved its collective worth last spring by out donating the Boston chapter in a spirited fundraising drive hosted by the university. Nowadays, the DC Canes pack PQST on game day where they host a halftime raffle for a local scholarship. Prizes have included Canes gear, fresh seafood, wine and even a Jägermeister shot machine!
GIF of the Week
Courtesy of Reddit.
Cloture Club contributor Alex recently had the opportunity to visit the new Hello Kitty For President office. Located at 918 F Street NW (near the Gallery Place/China Town Metro). The famous and well known brand Hello Kitty fan base has grown over the last five-ten years significantly and has brought their products to the DC market.
Online fans started the idea of having Hello Kitty for President and the US base for Sanrio (Japanese company) was over whelmed with the interest that they went with the idea and created the campaign. Given the current election environment in Washington DC, with the idea of friendship and a positive election atmosphere (for fun) was created.
The pop up store had original hello kitty artwork displayed by featured local DC artists. Creators of the store worked closely with Sanrio on the concept. Sited as “not to be “stiff” but more of a homegrown feel and fun. You can see by the photos there were original tapestry creations featuring hello kitty and a large hello kitty quilt on the wall with painted signs around it. It’s interesting from a branding standpoint that this brand has been able to range from small to adult. The artwork was most impressive at the event, in conjunction with the overall concept of using the current more tense election atmosphere to create more of fun and silly idea that would also spread the brand.
They’re hosting a VIP party with DJ Biz Markie! We’re giving away 15 VIP passes to the Hello Kitty Presidential Party THIS Saturday for those who sign up in our comment section.
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