Have you ever wanted something so badly that you’d do anything to keep it in your grasp?  I’m talking about wanting something so badly that you’d give up anything just to keep it in your life, even a body part.

Well, that’s exactly what happened with Trevor Wikre, a senior offensive lineman at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, CO.  After getting his right pinky caught in a blocker’s jersey, Wikre looked down and saw the bone from his finger staring up at him like a newborn seeing his parents for the first time.  That’s right – the guy’s bone snapped and then popped through the skin like a warm knife through butter. 

This impediment, however, did not stop Wikre.  “Just tape it up,” he said to the athletic trainer. “We got practice to finish.”
Tape is an incredibly useful office tool, something that most people use for mending rips in paper or putting up a poster – not for putting body parts back together. So instead of wrapping industrial duct tape around the wound, the coach sent him to the hospital where he received the unfortunate news from doctors: he would need complete reconstruction, including pins and ligament treatment. 

Wikre, however, had different plans. 

Knowing that a surgery of that magnitude would end his final season of football eligibility, Wikre provided the doctors with another option:  “We can cut it off,” he said.  And so they did.  Instead of shrugging and accepting his football fate, Wikre decided that playing with nine fingers was better than not playing at all.

Now I don’t know about you, but my first thought in this situation would be something like “My pinky is hanging by a thread. I need to get to a hospital and fix it now.” And definitely not, “My pinky is hanging by a thread–let’s lop it off and huddle up.” I really don’t know if I should admire this guy or admonish him.  Sure, it’s about as ballsy as it gets to forfeit a flange but is it courage or cuckoo?

I’m curious as to what you all think of this story.  Do you think it was simply dedication and desire to play?  Or do you think it’s stupidity – I mean, the kid can never wear one of those trendy pinky rings on his right hand.  Let me know what your take on the decision is – but regardless of what you think, Wikre is in store for more “high 4’s” this season than anyone ever thought possible.

5)  Do NOT drink until you do something stupid.

College football games should be a place for family fun and entertainment.  But, thanks to this guy, you might want to re-think your plans before the next time you take the kids to see your alma mater play. 

4)  Do NOT try to calm down Kevin Borseth.

The coach of the University of Michigan’s women’s Basketball team is not the happy-go-lucky guy that he looks like.  Sometimes, when the Wolverines lose (usually), he tends to get a little upset about the team’s performance.  I cannot stress it enough – do NOT ask this guy for an autograph.  Check out him use encouragement to pump up his players.

3)  Do NOT forget to dunk the ball.

It’s very important that kids learn from their favorite athletes and players.  However in this case, it’s learning what not to do – showboat.  Check out Billy White of San Diego State and his cocky reverse jam…attempt.

2)  Do NOT believe the stereotypes about college athletes

Of course, lots of people out there think that the college athlete has little to no intelligence whatsoever.  Don’t believe them.  Watch as the articulate and long-winded Darren Sproles of Kansas State explains the key and critical moments of the game.

1)  Do NOT try this at home.

For many, tailgating is what it’s all about.  Waking up early, cracking those eggs and beers, and getting out to the parking lot seven hours before kick-off.  For a lot of people, it’s the tradition, while for others, it’s a religion.  Check out this amazing feat on Super Saturday before the Notre Dame vs. USC game.  And remember, do NOT try this at home…

It’s all well and good to get riled up while cheering on the sidelines for your favorite college team, but it’s another thing entirely to make yourself look like a dang fool in front of thousands of fans. Here are a few tips to keep you calm, cool, and collected at the next big matchup:

10)  Do NOT show up to a game representing a team that’s not even playing.

Far too often, fans utilize the wrong platform to spread their school spirit and pride.  Never, under any circumstances should a college sports fan wear anything other than apparel related to the participants in that game.  So, in case the above wasn’t proof enough of what can happen, check out this fool.

9)  Do NOT assume that your school TV station’s sportscaster is sober.

Most major universities have school television stations complete with their own news shows.  These people are students, too, though; don’t think that just because they’re going to be on the air later that they won’t be as intoxicated as the frat boy that puked in the hallway last night.  Now, either this guy was completely trashed or he needs to take another Public Speaking class.

8)  Do NOT Ring the Bell at Texas Tech.

It is considered one of the greatest honors to “Ring the Bell” at the Texas Tech football games.  Students endlessly fight for the opportunity to show that Red Raider pride by ringing the bell loud and proud on the sideline.  It’s just not worth it, however, in case you end up looking like this guy.

7)  Do NOT mock the opposing team if you’re a mascot…or, maybe, just don’t become a mascot.

Bucky Badger decides to poke fun at Michigan State by running around the field carrying an MSU banner.  Then, two mascots (Oregon and Washington State) have some words and decide enough is enough as it comes to fisticuffs.

6)  Do NOT get naked and streak across the field.

Only one of two things can happen if you try and streak through a sporting event.  First, you will be humiliated and arrested in front of thousands and thousands of people.  Secondly, you will get absolutely lit up on your blind side by a linebacker.  .  .

Think that’s some funny stuff? Check back with this blog tomorrow to see the rest of the list!