Missouri Ticket Resale Law Changed

You could sell concert tickets above face value in Missouri, but you were breaking the law if you tried to make a few extra bucks with a ticket to a ballgame.

In one of those accidentally good decisions, Gov. Blunt signed an economic development bill that also included a repeal of Missouri's silly restriction on ticket resale.

Ticket scalping is now legal in Missouri (or at least it is once the law takes effect). I prefer to avoid use of "scalping", though. It's a legitimate business venture based on assessment of risk and probable event demand. Anyway...

Now, if you have good Chiefs tickets for a big game, you can sell them at a profit within the confines of the Show-Me state. Obviously, the biggest impact this will have is on folks who have an interest in Chiefs tickets and Royals tickets for big games like opening day and the Yankees, but it could have a trickle down effect on Brigade tickets, too.

However, no one's going to notice that effect if fan support for the team doesn't skyrocket. I mean, really, last year there were empty seats at the Kemper for a freaking playoff game!

Maybe the new Sprint Center and a blossoming team with a playoff season behind it will spur ticket sales and increase interest in the AFL. If that's the case, and the Sprint Center is filled with people desperately wanting tickets to watch the Brigade, I want be angry at a season ticket holder for grabbing a little extra moolah.

Let the market rule! Way to go Missouri!

Horrible Video Game Disappoints

So, here we are stuck in the off-season and I'm scrambling like Fran Tarkenton on No-Doz, trying to find something interesting for Brigade fans. I decide to sniff around the team's official site in hopes of finding some previously undiscovered gem of information or entertainments.

Was I successful? No. Not even close.

You see, I found the "Brigade Arcade" which consists of one little online game you can play. They call it Brigade Ultimate Football, but it is far from football and certainly isn't ultimate.

You control (I use the term loosely) Raymond Philyaw and hurl passes to your barely covered wideouts by tapping the space bar on your keyboard. The graphics are bad and the "game" is completely uninspired.

Sure, it's just a little freebie. But it sucks. Why even bother putting it up there when you have to know that it will merely annoy people, right?

Get your football fix on YouTube...

Did you know that someone has gone through the time and effort to put up AFL football game footage on YouTube. They have. I just found this ten-minute segment from a Dallas/Kansas City match-up, for instance.



I don't know how many total clips are up on the site at this point, and I can't tell you how long they'll stay there. It seems like that kind of thing would probably run afoul of that "this broadcast is the property of the AFL. Any unauthorized use, distribution or rebroadcast" thing they always read. Anyway, for the moment, there is AFL football available on your computer.

Free Fitness Site Offers Strong Tools

It seems like there are millions of diet and fitness websites out there and most of them really aren't that helpful or valuable. That's why it's nice to find a great site like MyFitnessPal.com.

This is a completely free site (they'll never force you buy anything and don't even want your credit card number) that provides some great information and assistance for those interested in adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It also houses some great tools.

MyFitnessPal has a handy free bmi calculator. It also serves up a great calorie counter that's easy to use and packed with nutritional information about the foods on your menu. If you need a bmr calculator, it's there.

Looking for a cool, easy-to-navigate and free fitness/diet/lifestyle site? Check out MyFitnessPal.

Brigade Girl Nadia--Etta James, Spiders and Sushi

Those who check in with the Kansas City Brigade Extra regularly know that I am a big fan of the Brigade girls. Now that we're stuck in the middle of the off-season when news and notes are few and far between, I thought it would be worth taking a moment to direct your attention to one of the standout members of the Brigade Girl team.

Nadia (she's the jaw-dropper on the right) is a talented dancer from Virginia. According to her official team profile, she enjoys sushi, listens to Etta James and has a pet tarantula. She's also a heart-stopping beauty, don't you think?

Sounds like a wonderful combination to me... An adventurous eater with great taste in jazz and enough moxie not to be scared into a corner by a big hairy arachnid.

Take some time to learn more about "Na-dizzle" here! Oh, and for more photographic evidence of just how gorgeous this spider-handler is, you can find more pics like the one posted here at a Flickr page from the Kenny and Ozone show!

Retired Number

QUESTION: What is the only uniform number the Brigade has retired and who wore it?

ANSWER: #90 and Nobody!

The only retired number for the Brigade is 90 and no Brigade player has ever worn it in the first place.

That's an odd situation, but it makes sense in light of the guy who wore the number elsewhere. On most teams you need to string together several good seasons to have your number retired. This guy got it done without ever taking the field for the honoring team!

Neil Smith, former KC Chief and Denver Bronco defensive stalwart wore #90 in the NFL. He's also part of the Kansas Brigade ownership group and is the "face of the franchise".

Smith was instrumental in bringing the team to KC and continues to actively promote the AFL and the Brigade as a team owner. Smith was honored during the team's first season by having his old NFL number ceremonially retired on a Brigade jersey.

Brigade Fans Recognize Raymond Philyaw

The Brigade went from cellar-dwellers to playoff participants last season and a key ingredient in their recipe for success was the guy taking the snaps, quarterback Raymond Philyaw. Philyaw, who is currently unsigned and well undoubtedly be a hotly pursued free agent over the off-season is a deal can't be made with the Brigade, was both a great performer and leader on the field.

So, it comes as no surprise that the five thousand Brigade fans who voted on the topic named QB Ray the Kansas City Brigade Player of the Year.

Kansas City infoZine News reports:

"Most Valuable Player went to Raymond Philyaw by a wide margin. The team's quarterback passed for 4338 yards with 85 touchdowns and only 11 interceptions. He was the arena league's fifth highest rated quarterback."

Congratulations to RP! Now, let's get a new contract put together for this guy!

Online Buying Assistance

Shopping online can be a bit overwhelming at times. Sure, you can find great bargains. In order to snag them, though, you have to wade through a seemingly endless array of competing products. It can get downright frustrating. How are you supposed to know which option is really the best for you?

TrustSource.com is there to help. Their innovative yet simple approach makes shopping for products online easier and improves your odds of getting what you really want.

Here's an example... Let's say you've noticed your hairline is creeping backwards a little bit and you're considering the purchase of a product to stop the hair loss. Should you buy Rogaine? Are you thinking about provillus? Are any of those shampoos and ointments right for you? TrustSource gives you a breakdown of all the competing products. It provides product reviews, descriptions and other critical information to point you in the right direction. Next thing you know, you might just be growing hair thanks to finding the right product.

TrustSource isn't just about baldness cures, though. If you're a woman experiencing hot flashes, they'll march you through all of those competing products in order to help you make the right call. If, after watching the Brigade Girls strut their stuff on those amazing legs, you decide you could use some cellulite cream for yourself... Well, TrustSource will wade through all of those different options, giving you the scoop on what might work best for you.

Online shopping is a great opportunity for finding the right stuff at good prices. It's just a little easier when you're getting great help in the process!