Here we are in late October, with college football preparing to hit the stretch of November. The old coaches always said "they remember what you did in November". But first, with Halloween coming up, we have some suggestions for Halloween costumes with a college football theme for those seeking to avoid the tired old vampire costumes and the like. As I said in another article, that vein was tapped out long ago. Vampires are the "reality" tv shows of Halloween costumes. Here are some ideas for more creative, less traditional Halloween costumes:
With college football turned upside down, what with Kansas still undefeated and Notre Dame with only a single win, how about going as a Notre Dame fan? A very inexpensive costume is available. A simple grocery sack to wear over your head! The last thing so offensive to catholics as the Irish offense had to be when Sinead O'Connor tore up a picture of the Pope on Saturday Night Live a few years back when the skinheaded one was still somewhat relevant. Do you know how to keep the Irish out of your yard? Just put up a goalpost and disguise it as an endzone.
Another idea for a college football Halloween costume is to go as Mr. Peanut, especially in the state of Arkansas. I must warn you, however, that in a state with a lot of guns, you might want to wear a bulletproof vest. Arkansas head coach Houston Nutt is not the most popular individual and this costume might get you "shelled". Also, don't expect a lot of treats since all the tricks are gone from his pound it up the middle offense. Also a plane flying a banner calling for your ouster might follow you as you make your rounds. Peter Paul's Mounds bars would be a likely treat for one wearing this costume, 'cause not too many Razorback fans are feeling like a "nutt" these days.
A Mr. Magoo costume could double for Penn State coach Joe Paterno, but beware of other drivers on the road.This costume could also work for Michigan coach Lloyd Carr. Although he is considerably younger than Joe Pa (other than Bobby Bowden, who isn't?), Carr is just about as contemporary.
With college football turned upside down, what with Kansas still undefeated and Notre Dame with only a single win, how about going as a Notre Dame fan? A very inexpensive costume is available. A simple grocery sack to wear over your head! The last thing so offensive to catholics as the Irish offense had to be when Sinead O'Connor tore up a picture of the Pope on Saturday Night Live a few years back when the skinheaded one was still somewhat relevant. Do you know how to keep the Irish out of your yard? Just put up a goalpost and disguise it as an endzone.
Another idea for a college football Halloween costume is to go as Mr. Peanut, especially in the state of Arkansas. I must warn you, however, that in a state with a lot of guns, you might want to wear a bulletproof vest. Arkansas head coach Houston Nutt is not the most popular individual and this costume might get you "shelled". Also, don't expect a lot of treats since all the tricks are gone from his pound it up the middle offense. Also a plane flying a banner calling for your ouster might follow you as you make your rounds. Peter Paul's Mounds bars would be a likely treat for one wearing this costume, 'cause not too many Razorback fans are feeling like a "nutt" these days.
A Mr. Magoo costume could double for Penn State coach Joe Paterno, but beware of other drivers on the road.This costume could also work for Michigan coach Lloyd Carr. Although he is considerably younger than Joe Pa (other than Bobby Bowden, who isn't?), Carr is just about as contemporary.
