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Saginaw Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Milks the Colbert Thing Again
Posted by: | CommentsSo I’m doing my daily scouring of news relating to Stephen Colbert and “The Colbert Report”, and I see an article titled “Colbert Named Honorary Member of SVCVB Board“, and I did a double check to see what the date was on the article and it was today. I though, odd, this sounds so familiar.
And then I remembered – we reported about it two months ago.
But apparently now, they have a plaque for Stephen:
[from Spirit Managing Partner Craig Goslin] “If Stephen Colbert (the host of the Colbert Report) himself is unable to attend the SVCVB Board of Directors meetings, maybe we can have Steagle fill in on his behalf. Stephen and Steagle are pretty tight, so we are certain that Steagle would represent him well. The Spirit organization is thrilled to see our community’s passion for our project and for the massive audience of Colbert fans here in the Mid-Michigan community. We look forward to growing our relationship between The Colbert Report, Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle and all of Mid-Michigan.”
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The appointment includes “all the rights and privileges associated with the position,” according to the swooning group. “Which is a very scary thought,” says John Reiber, chairman of the board. Although stunned, the SVCVB directors seemed confident Mr. Colbert may actually offer direction and, ah, dignity. “Our fingers are crossed,” says President Annette Rummel.
“We are tingling inside to welcome Stephen on our board and are sort of looking forward to his cockamamie Hollywood antics and pretty boy leadership,” says Director of Sports Marketing Penny Bailey for the SVCVB. “His name badge is ready and he can sit at the head of the table if he behaves. ‘Bring it on,’ Mr. Colbert—and welcome to the Saginaw Valley.”
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Saganaw Spirit President Honored as OHL Executive of the Year.
Posted by: | CommentsThis is hot off the press release – Talk about a Colbert Bump! And he’s nice enough to give Stephen a shout-out. [emphasis added.]
Goslin Awarded Second Consecutive OHL Executive of the Year Honors
Saginaw Spirit President and Managing Partner Craig Goslin has been named the OHL Executive of the Year for the 2006-07 season. Goslin has spearheaded the Spirit’s business side efforts, which resulted in generating over $1.5 million in corporate advertising and 2,600 season tickets during the 2006-07 season. The year also saw Saginaw hosting the 2007 OHL All-Star Classic and the beginnings of the Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle saga seen on Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report, featuring host Stephen Colbert.
“It is a great accomplishment and tribute to Craig’s devotion to both our franchise and our league,” stated Spirit owner Richard J. Garber, “It is also a great compliment to his outstanding staff.”
“First I would like to thank [Spirit Owner] Dick Garber, the OHL Executive Council, our corporate clients and season ticket holders, Stephen Colbert and the staff over at The Colbert Report.” Stated Goslin, “It is a true honor for myself and the entire Saginaw Spirit staff to be selected for this award. If I did anything well, I hired well. I am surrounded by what I feel is the best staff in sports. This organization’s business staff puts their heart and soul into the Saginaw Spirit and the development of the entire OHL in general”.
Goslin, a native of Bay City MI, was also awarded the honor for the 2005-06 season. The last OHL executive to go back-to back was Jim Rutherford of the Detroit Jr. Red Wings (now the Plymouth Whalers); he won the award for the 1992-93 and 1993-94 seasons.
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Goslin and his staff introduced a new mascot during the 2006-07 regular season, which was named “Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle” following a campaign by Stephen Colbert from the Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report” who encouraged his international television audience to vote for the name on the Spirit website. People from all parts of the globe were exposed to the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club and the entire Ontario Hockey League through this campaign. Stephen Colbert has continued to cover “Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle” as a regular feature on weekly or bi-weekly basis on “The Colbert Report”.
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Full Text of the Article here.
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Even Rocky had a montage!
Posted by: | CommentsFrom the AP News Wire (courtesy of the Washington Post):
Stephen Colbert Salutes Saginaw Spirit
The Associated Press
Thursday, April 12, 2007; 6:00 AMDETROIT — Stephen Colbert used a video montage to pay tribute to the Saginaw Spirit following a season in which the minor league hockey team and the fake news analyst became improbable, kindred spirits.
The Spirit, who play in the Ontario Hockey League, were bounced from the first round of the playoffs April 1 by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds to finish 44-21-0-3.
Colbert, the host of Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report,” used a segment entitled the “Sport Report” (both with silent Ts) on Wednesday to salute the team that named its mascot Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle in his honor early in the season.
Colbert introduced the video montage, which featured snippets of segments the host aired over the season, by calling the team the “pride of Michigan, home of the brave.”
“Whenever your favorite team loses there’s plenty of blame to go around, folks,” the host said Wednesday. “The refs blew a ton of calls in these games. Not once did they penalize the Greyhounds for scoring. That’s gotta be five yards.”
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Episode 3047 (4/11/07)
Posted by: | Comments“The Colbert promise – if you don’t like this show, your money back! Cable fees not included. This is The Colbert Report!”
Coalition of the Shilling: Stephanie Colburtle the Turtle
The Wørd: Season Pass
Terrapin Nation: Anna Nicole Smith, Stephen Colbert’s Sport Report
Frankli Vali: Vali Nasr, Author – “The Shia Revival”
Guest Plug:
In closing: I’ll see you tomorrow. Well, not literally me, I have people who do that.
INTERNET COL-BOMB SITE OF THE DAY:GreatTurtleRace.com – Watch Stephanie Colbertle the Turtle Race for the Galapagos. You can also sign up to get updates on the race and to “cheer on” Stephanie Colbertle.
NOTABLE MOMENTS
- We don’t even know if there will *be* a 2008 Presidential election. Something terrible could happen to the 22nd ammendment (crosses fingers).
- Now, I’m a huge fan of shelled reptiles, as you are all aware from my 240-part series “Better Know a Terrapin”.
- Stephanie Colburtle the Turtle
- There’s my beautiful adopted daughter – Eat it, Angelina!
- And of course, my beautiful human offspring, which the San Francisco Zoo will never get their hands on. Hide, children!
- But next to an Eagle, a turtle is the perfect animal to represent me. It’s got a thick, inpenetrable shell that it can retreat into, and, when threatened, it will destroy Tokyo.
- It’s not her fault, she’s just big shelled.
- And she left nine egg nests on the beaches of Costa Rica. No surprise, considering her role model. Last month in the Bahamas, I left 10. Kinda sandy.
- As Flava Flav, star of Flava of Love would say, Yeah BOOOOIY. That’s close to the inflection.
- And just in case you’re wondering, yes, my Tivo has a ‘Colbert Report’ season pass. Actually, the #1 reason I bought the Tivo was this site, and Episode Guides.
- I didn’t get this job because I won some stupid contest [Has "Candid" Pics of Jon Stewart]
- This is just what I’ve been waiting for – a war my kids could watch [Lindsay v. Paris Too Horrific].
- Oh look at him! He is a bulldog and he is on a skateboard! Adorable.
- But people line up around the block to volunteer for “American Idol.” Just imagine if we gave those people guns! [Simon Would Be Nicer]
- First up, the athelete’s second favorite sport – Crime.
- If the Titans are looking for a new quarterback, I do believe Phil Spector is available. And he has his own helmet.
- All that work for nothing. I even learned the difference between hockey and baseball. For the record, folks, baseball is the one with the Spanish people.
- Saginaw Highlight reel montage
- I look forward to covering Ontario League Hockey next season, provided you’re willing to change the name to Colbert League Hockey. I’m a love junkie – you’ve got to up the dose.
- I find this offensive that I should have to learn the difference between Sunnis and Shias simply because our army is in that country. I haven’t even figured out the difference between CNBC and MSNBC.
Fangirl Suit Report: Black suit, White shirt with barrel cuffs and cufflinks, Bright red tie with white dotted pattern.
Videos:
The Great Turtle Race (This video expires: 05/12/2007)
Video Links:
The Throw: Monkey and Cat
Coalition of the Shilling
The Wørd: Season Pass (This video expires: 05/12/2007)
Sport Report: Spirit Loses (This video expires: 05/12/2007)
Vali Nasr
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Preview: Saginaw Spirit on tonight’s “Colbert Report”
Posted by: | CommentsFrom Our Sports Central:
Colbert to Feature Spirit on Tonight’s Report Segment
04/11/07 – Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Saginaw SpiritThe Saginaw Spirit will be featured on tonight’s segment of The Colbert Report. Stephen Colbert, host of the Report, will be highlighting the Spirit’s successful fifth season. The Report airs on Comedy Central at 11:30 PM ET.
Saginaw has been highlighted several times on the show following the team’s decision to name the newest Spirit mascot after Colbert. Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle made his debut on September 30th at a Spirit home game following a personalized message from Colbert himself.
The Report is shown Monday through Thursday at 11:30 PM ET on Comedy Central and tonight’s episode will be replayed tomorrow at 1:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 2:30 PM and 8:30 PM. Clips from the show will also be available online at Comedycentral.com by tomorrow night.
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Raptormaggedon!
Posted by: | CommentsFrom the Toronto Star:
Smith: Friday Raptors mail bag
Ask Doug – Every Tuesday and Friday, Doug Smith answers your Raptors questions, only at thestar.com.
Mar 30, 2007 09:11 AM
Doug Smith
Sports ReporterQ: I was wondering if anyone affiliated with the Raptors knows about this one-sided feud Stephen Colbert of Comedy Central’s Colbert Report has waged with the Raps! He put them “on notice” because they’re a Canadian team in an American league, and because they lost to a European team (Maccabi Tel Aviv). Now, Colbert has proclaimed that the Raps are “dead to him” because our mascot (the Raptor) beat out his mascot (Steagle Colbeagle of the OHL team Saginaw Spirits) for best mascot honours. It’s quite funny, and a great marketing opportunity if MLSE decides to pursue it!
Haweiya E., Toronto
A: Believe me, if there’s a marketing opportunity, someone somewhere in the monolithic group that is Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment knows about it.
I have seen the YouTube clip; I consider ‘The Daily Show’ and ‘The Colbert Report’ the greatest hour of daily television in the history of television and I’m just waiting ’til they find a way to either bring Colbert up here or have me on his show. That would be uber-cool.
It’s a funny gig, that stuffed animal battle, and since I’m sure you know my fond feelings for The Chicken here, you know who I’m rooting for.
Oh, it’s not one-sided anymore. Anyone catch the Raptor at Stephen Colbert Day putting Colbert “On Notice?”
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Who’s Honoring Stephen Now? The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners!
Posted by: | CommentsFrom the Associated Press (courtesy of MLive.com):
Colbert gets honorary post as Saginaw County tourism booster
3/28/2007, 8:51 a.m. EDT
The Associated PressSAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — Satirical late-night pundit Stephen Colbert has earned a spot as a Saginaw County tourism booster — and with it a lifetime pass for a trail system that’s free to the public.
The county’s Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to put Colbert, whose antics have included an obsession with the Saginaw Spirit minor league hockey team, on the Saginaw County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s board, The Saginaw News reported.
The host of “The Colbert Report” on Comedy Central becomes an honorary member of the board, “with all the rights and privileges associated with the position, including a lifetime pass to the Rail Trail,” a proclamation read.
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“He gives us more exposure than the Convention and Visitors Bureau could ever buy us,” said commissioner Thomas A. Basil Sr., a Saginaw Township Republican who proposed Colbert’s appointment.
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Truthiness at 1/16 scale. Devoted audience sold separately.
Posted by: | CommentsThis is the last image from Stephen Colbert Day I am going to post. Or is it?
Three enterprising individuals from Toronto, who I will call Hero 1, Hero 2, and Hero 3, did a little photography project involving a homemade Stephen Colbert action figure. Eagle’s Nest included.
To answer your question, “yes, I actually did lay flat on centre ice at the GM Centre just to get some pictures to show folks on NFZ.” I literally froze my “truth zone” for you, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. The Colbert figure could only be kept on the ice for so long before he started to melt it with his freem.
I suggested to Hero 1 that “it would have been so much cooler if you had an LED crawl along the bottom.” He said, “yeah, if only I had more time.” One can only wonder what improvements have been made in the last seven days. Perhaps we can do better than just wonder.
Let’s find the folks responsible for this piece of poseable artwork so we can see some follow-up pictures. You heard me – I’m asking for your help because I know you’re up to it. Then maybe we’ll be one step closer to unit production (until that magical time when Viacom gets all litigious on us again.)
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