Lori Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 WZZM 13 Grand Rapids Link is to a short writeup on the local ABC affiliate. He apparently didn't get any contract offers after the Stillers cut him, and the head coach at JR's alma mater had to quit for family reasons, so Jay took over as the interim HC. What I wanna know - help me out here, Michiganders - is what possible reason there could be for a high school to nickname their teams the "Chix". The Zeeland East CHIX. Ummm. Yeah. Okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 What I wanna know - help me out here, Michiganders - is what possible reason there could be for a high school to nickname their teams the "Chix". The Zeeland East CHIX. Ummm. Yeah. Okay. 403497[/snapback] Here's the reason: Zeeland East Chix (Zeeland, MI) -- Zeeland was known between 1930 and 1950 for its chick hatcheries. In the 1940's, firms in Zeeland were producing about 18,000,000 chicks per year and providing employment for about 3,000 people. Here's the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 WZZM 13 Grand Rapids What I wanna know - help me out here, Michiganders - is what possible reason there could be for a high school to nickname their teams the "Chix". The Zeeland East CHIX. Ummm. Yeah. Okay. 403497[/snapback] They needed a name that complemented their pink unis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I am sure the chickens will file a lawsuit. This is degrading to them. These guys should be banned from any post season play or at least not be allowed to have there mascot there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 They needed a name that complemented their pink unis? 403536[/snapback] Hopper might have the facts straight, but I like your answer better. Wonder if they have a cute fuzzy baby chick mascot? Or if there's a chick logo on their helmets? Seriously - if you're the average testosterone-fueled high school football player, wouldn't you be absolutely mortified to play for a team named after baby chickens? I can just imagine some of the smacktalk those guys have to endure at the line of scrimmage.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 This just in: Jay Riemersma, head coach of the Zeeland Chix, just pulled his left groin muscle walking the sidelines. Riemersma is hopeful to return anywhere from 2-20 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeOiler Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Bills should bring him in to camp and have a look at him. He was a good ball catcher. Everyone likes a good ball catcher at camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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