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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 1d

I’m gonna try happy good times Saints again. Healthcare fraud aside, Joe Horn rules. Everyone loves Joe Horn!

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 3d

Between the now malignant apathy of the Saints & my inability to understand this season, football is just kinda sucking for me this year

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 3d

Jesus, man. Is that supposed me make me feel better?

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 8d

Back to deep shame this week as I bring you Russell Erxleben, a kicker/punter taken in the first round (pick 11) of the ‘79 draft. To learn more about Russell, visit your local library, or read this depressing article.

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The Messed Up Life of 'The Most Hated Man in Saints History'

The Saints News Network takes a look back at the story of 'The Most Hated Man in Saints History': former kicker / punter Russell Erxleben

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 10d

No pressure little man, just rapping on your level.”

I think I have 3 or 4 more Testament cards left to do. Fucking hell.

#27 Alex Skolnick (2/17/25), #245 Joey Allen (4/10/25), & #101 Clay Anthony (9/13/24) were picked first. (5/5)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 10d

“Nah, man. No judgement here. Testament is a safe place for all people to come together as a community.”

“Why don’t you head down to the community food pantry & grab yourself a snack, & Teen Counselor Alex Skolnick will be down to talk with you. (4/5)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 10d

I feel bad for Testament, because making jokes about Exodus is so much easier.

They look so goddamn friendly, too. Even Chuck Billy, a brick shithouse made of bricks made of brick shithouses, looks like he’s just here to rap with you.

“Hey, little brother…have a seat.”
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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 10d

guitarists Alex Skolnick & Eric Peterson, drummer Louie Clemente & bassist Greg Christian make up this innovative & explosive group. Their latest LP Souls of Black shows their talent & versatility as well as their concern for world problems.”

So much Bay Area metal left in a very small pile. (2/5)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 10d

Card #48: Testament

“Testament originally came together in the San Francisco bay area in 1983 under the name legacy. Four years later, the Testament legend began with the release of their debut album The Legacy, followed by The New Order & Practice What You Preach. Vocalist Chuck Billy, (1/5)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 15d

Splitting the difference between glory (bringing us our 1st playoff win) & failure (throwing the ball backward in Tiger Stadium) this week with Aaron Brooks.

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 15d

proceeds to swallow it. As everyone cheers the unlikely victory, Zetro burps & walks off into traffic.

Welcome back Exodus House. I missed you.

#166 Exodus (5/21/25), #4 Fred Coury (3/29/25), & #128 Dave “Burt” Sabo (4/1/25) were pulled first. (6/6)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 15d

their breath, something with superglue & jock straps, etc.

It probably all came down to a single penalty kick (shades of the Caine/Stallone/Pele vehicle Victory), & just as it looked like the snobs found an open spot in the net, Zetro comes flying in, catches the ball in his mouth, & (5/6)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 15d

broken windshield.

I wonder if Rob ever organized a soccer match. Exodus House vs. “Those Snobs from the Country Club” to raise money for Testament House Charities? I imagine hijinks ensued. Rick & Rob playing all manner of pranks on the snobs. Using the fart machine so they couldn’t catch (4/6)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 15d

roommates fuck around & distract you.

Except in Rob’s case it’s not Blimpo & Grunt downing Old Milwaukee in the kitchen trying to make hot dogs, but knuckleheads of Exodus House starting fires, eating glass (Zetro), & coming home with a vicuña gotten for trading in an AMC Gremlin with a (3/6)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 15d

Fabulous Disaster & Impact Is Imminent. His heroes include Geezer Butler, Steve Harris, & the late Jaco Pastorious.”

Rob McKillop is a soccer fan. I imagine he’s like any other soccer fan with a bunch of rowdy roommates. Trying to watch a match at 3am on the only TV in the house while your (2/6)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 15d

Card #198: Rob McKillop

“Rob McKillop’s booming bass has been at the foundation of Exodus’ metallic sound since these Bay Area bashers were founded in the early 80s. Hailing from Berkeley, California, McKillop says he’s most proud of his playing on the band’s two most recent LPs, (1/6)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 15d

I’m glad they all get along & still kick ass together. If you haven’t heard Anthrax’s cover of Ball of Confusion with Joey Belladonna & John Bush, I suggest you seek it out.

#9 Grateful Dead Europe 90 (10/26/24 & 3/24/25) & #32 Greg Christian (7/2/25) were picked first. (6/6)

Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 15d

I don’t like Foreigner, but I’m certainly not knocking the cover band lifestyle. One of my favorite concert experiences was seeing Frontiers: The Premier Journey Tribute Band. I get it.

All joking aside, Joey kicks ass, & Anthrax kicked ass when he was kicking ass in Anthrax. (5/6)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 15d

Head Games: The Five Boroughs Premier Foreigner Cover Band Experience!

Now, there’s nothing wrong with cleaning pools. You’re outside, getting exercise, and rocking really toned forearms. I sit at a desk or drive around all day, am about 15lbs overweight, & have slight, willowy forearms. (4/6)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 15d

flipped up painter’s cap always screams “bondoed van” to me.

I picture Joey cruising around Westchester, sliding door held closed with a bungee cord, cleaning the pools of suburbia, & pulling his van into Queens at night to play a set with (3/6)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 15d

New Jersey. Joey claims that he is inspired by The Beatles, & Journey’s Steve Perry is his greatest vocal influence. His first band was Gibraltor.”

We catch Joey here hitting the stage directly from his pool cleaning gig. He’s clearly fronting a big time, kick ass rock band, but the (2/6)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 15d

Card #49: Joey Belladonna

“Joey Belladonna was the final member to join Anthrax. His arrival in 1986 helped launch the band out of the NY area club circuit & onto the national area circuit. One of Joey’s first live appearances was in front of 15,000 fans at a Black Sabbath concert in (1/6)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 17d

future, you bleating shitpig.

#140 Alice Cooper (5/13/25), #38 Marty Friedman (1/27/25), & #74 Greg Christian (1/29/25) were all picked first. (5/5)

Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 17d

all the horrible shit I’ve said about him this far. He’s earned it in spades

Motley Crue sucked long before Vince Meal became a thing, &, blood thinners permitting, they’ll suck well into the next decade.

Vince, I wish you a full recovery so that I may have plenty more to make fun of in the (4/5)

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Blackwolf John Oates, The Bayou Bethurum @blackwolfjohnoates.bsky.social · 17d

to the counter, Vince’s pout partially obscured by a plastic container of banana Laffy-Taffy.

Am I taking it a little easy on Vince because of recent revelations of a stroke? Maybe, but he certainly accomplished enough repugnant shit pre-stroke that I don’t feel bad for a millisecond about (3/5)

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