Spiders Celebrate Bandits Win at Questionable Location

After any Buffalo Bandit's lacrosse home game, some of our current and former spidey friends have made it a tradition to "throw a few back" at the Cobblestone Bar and Grill right around the corner from the HSBC Arena.

As it is being reported here first, some of the crew were spotted out last Saturday night following the Bandits win versus Colorado, "hoopin' it up" and "partying like it was 1987" at Macaroons in Cheektowaga.

However, not every spider was convinced that this was the place to celebrate the victory. "Come on Peek, what the hell is the difference between Macaroons and Neighbors? Let's just go there," questioned Josh Huber.

"But Josh, where else can you meet people and rock out to the music of Whitesnake, Journey, ACDC, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel and Bon Jovi till your heart's desire? Come on man, feel it!," remarked a spider who asked for anonymity.
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Other sources have it the Huber made multiple attempts to contact spider Joe Zawada to join them, but for some reason, Zawada did not return his calls.

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There was a noteworthy appearance by former AI referee Sensor. No sighting of Dennis Badding or former Buffalo Sabre John Tucker.

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Further reports have it that some spiders did indeed end up at Neighbors much later in the night...

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Pictured (LtoR) at Macaroons during one of In&Out's 80's sets: Josh Huber, Chris 'Norm' Stayoch, Mike Zavarella, Keith Krug, Harry Wahl and Rick Peek.

Excuse me mister, I know Josh Huber... and he is no Phil Luckett!!

If you did not hear, our friend and Spider teammate Josh Huber has been accepted as a member of the EAIFO or Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Football Officials. This organization covers the entire Northeast from Philadelphia on up.

Any college football official regardless of level working in the Northeast must first become a part of this group. At first Josh will be working timekeeper assignments, JV, and Lightweight games for Division 2,3, and Junior Colleges like Brockport, ECC, St. Lawrence, Cortland, Cornell, Buffalo State, etc.

“This essentially means lots of travel, little pay, and a lot of paying my dues... but I am very excited,” remarked an enthusiastically Josh Huber. “Someday one of you will throw a beer at their TV because of me.”

Well, we wish you well Josh and look forward to cursing you out. And Remember, when in doubt, "Just give it to 'em!"

Some interesting sites and videos for reference:

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Giving Him The Business
Referee gets hit where it hurts

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Future Spider Cheerleader: Eleanor Duquin

Spider Defensemen Christopher Duquin and his wife are happy to announce the birth of their second child and first daughter, Eleanor Hanley Duquin.

Born last Saturday, March 8 @ 8:55am, little Eli came in the world at a healthy 8lbs, 4oz and 19 3/4 inches.

Mom and baby are doing fine. Reports, as of this posting, have Chris ranked #3 in the current Children's Hospital "Best Nipple Contest" only to the 6th floor night janitor and a parttime orderly named Bruce.

Who would have thought? Rick The Aardvark!

Considering that Peek is an elementary teacher in the Batavia School system, he gets the benefit of the doubt on this one.

For those who are not in the know, Arthur is an animated series for 4- to 8-year-olds that premiered in 1996. The series details the sometimes comic, sometimes emotional adventures of Arthur and his family and friends through engaging stories that explore issues faced by real kids. The series' goals are to help foster an interest in reading and writing, and to encourage the development of positive social skills.

Supposedly the teachers got together last Friday morning and put on a play for the kids. Considering must of our occupations, I am sort of jealous...

However, one has to ponder if he does not dress this way and hit the local bar scene in downtown Batavia on a Saturday night.

When asked in regards to, long time wing-man and best friend Mike Zavarella shrugged his head and said with a whily smirk, "one never knows."

Hellert Visits - Team Dedicates Final Score

(West Seneca, NY) On Thursday, February 14, Valentine's Day (adding even more irony to the story) Spider defensemen Tom Hellert took time from his rehabilitation from major heart surgery and paid a suprise visit to his teamates before their game versus the Wildcats.

Upon his exit shortly before the game, one spider declared, "we should dedicate the score to old 42!" Team Captain Harry Wahl agreed, however noted, that taking the far (home) bench would be best for obvious reasons...

The game was hard fought as the Wildcats played a stiff defensive trap (hear that Tony, A TRAP, A GOD FORESAKEN TRAP!!!)

So, with about 30 seconds left in a 3-2 game and with the Wildcats goalie pulled for an extra attacker, defensemen Richie Tonge scored on a long slow backhander from behind the Spider blueline, making the score: 4-2!

THAT ONE WAS FOR YOU TOMMY!!!!

editors note: with about 5 seconds left, Grundtisch scored another emptynetter, but, considering the crack scoring table did not change the scoreboard, it doesn't really matter now does it??? (until tiebreakers, right Hartz!?)

BULLDOGS: Where Are They Now?

NAME: John "RifleMan" Tyrrell, original Assistant Captain
POSITION: Center
NUMBER: 30
YEARS PLAYED: 1993-1998
BEST KNOWN FOR: 45 second slaphot windup, scoring on own goal in a championship game, gentle till pushed to far.
REASONS FOR RETIREMENT: Burning desire to engage in southern law enforcement.
WHERE IS HE NOW: Sargent Officer John Tyrrell of the New Hampton Police Department. Married with wife Mary Beth and son Matthew. Never has shot anybody (warning shot or two over the head of a running suspect), niether confirms or denies the use of baton, taser, car door, or car fender in stopping the bad guys. Teaches newer officers how to really drive a squad car in high pursuits.
BEST STORY: Upon joining the force, John was living in an apartment building where must law enforcement personnel lived. Took a few days off for a getaway vacation. Returned home and noticed plaster dust all around his bed. Someone had shot a hole (by accident while cleaning a revolver) through his ajoining bedroom wall and through his 2nd generation Bulldogs Jersey hanging on so mentioned wall.