Nixon throws rolls on the line against Connecticut governor
Having already predicted a stellar season for Mizzou, Tiger fan-in-chief Jay Nixon is stepping it up a notch.
For Saturday’s big basketball game against the University of Connecticut, the Missouri governor entered into a friendly wager with his counterpart in the Northeast.
Nixon’s office announced today that if the Huskies win, he will owe Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell a bounty of Anheuser-Busch beer, Gates barbecue from Kansas City and ““throwed rolls” from the famous Lambert’s Cafe in Sikeston.
“The Tigers are going to win this thing straight up,” Nixon, a Mizzou grad, said in a news release. “I’m not even asking Gov. Rell to spot me any points.”
For her end of the bet, the Norwich Bulletin reports that Rell has offered “wines, syrup, jams and maple candies.”
What — no nutmeg?



Governor Nixon should throw in our anti Missouri Militia report as well. After all, Connecticut was the 5th state admitted to the Union and had a militia as well. They fought the British in the Revolutionary War and were organized years before ours ever formed. Maybe an exchange of ideas on how to handle said militias is in order. But wait, since they haven’t had a problem in over 200 years, that probably isn’t necessary. Sorry, please disregard this suggestion.
This started under Bush and company. Do the words Patriot Act ring a bell? Why do you think so many protested this horrible act? You don’t really believe law enforcement just came up with this stuff, it’s been around a long time. Those of us who have followed this assault against our rights have been screaming about this profiling since it started, you guys are coming to the game late. Why wouldn’t you listen years ago? Thank god some cop leaked it. Now, if you want real fun, go check out the executive orders Bush signed and take a look at the power the President now has. And don’t blame Obama, he didn’t do it, but he inherits the powers. This will be the next big story. But, they will call you a conspiracy theorist and laugh at you, so get ready. When liberals tried to tell this story they were “moonbats”, to quote conservative talk radio. Now that the conservatives are telling it, they are “patriots”. Hysterical.
How did something meant “in fun” drizzle down to para-military debate in this forum?
I knew the late Norman Lambert, and how the “throwed rolls” concept developed, and made him millions. Former Sikeston High School coach Norman, following on the heels of his legendary father’s Little Man Lambert’s Cafe, was busily attempting to accomodate the typical noon rush of patrons one day when a trucker kept pestering him for some “bread.” In anguish, Norman turned around and threw a roll at the hungry trucker, who snatched it out of the air and began eating it as if air-mailed delivery was the norm…
I’m mostly interested in knowing why the governor is promoting a product of a foreign corporation.
Oh geez, people, lighten up, OK?
This is about a friendly wager between governors of two states on a game.
Frankly, I could care less who owns the companies as long as the product is made here, and Bud is made here.
I thought the throwed rolls was fun, and I can imagine Governor Bell’s reaction: What the heck are “throwed” rolls? And KC barbeque….num. But then, I also love maple candy.
The greatest insult you all can do a writer is not to comment on his or her story, but to drag whatever sorry subject you’re currently fixated on into the comments. So lighten up, folks, and have a little fun. For once.
Canalou, thanks for the story. Now that, is Missouri.
It’s great to see two governors having a lighthearted moment during such tumultuous economic times. They deserve to get a break from things, just like everyone else. Go Mizzou!
Nice bipartisan fun. A Democrat governor in a red state and a Republican governor in a blue state.
…………..Brewskis, Barbecue, Throwed Rolls, Wines, Syrup, Jams and Maple Candies. Mmm-Mmm!
Sounds like they used my grocery list.
Well-
It looks like FedEx will be leaving Sikeston with a buncha biscuits (OK - ROLLS).
Gov. Rell is getting the best of the deal. I’ll bet she Googled “throwed” and came up with “It’s not a word.” - HAW !