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WHO ARE THE MEATHEADS?
Matt & Lynda - Our Founders HISTORY - The Meatheads started in 2000, the same year that The Beef Football Team began playing. The Meatheads were the brain child of our founder, Matt, who is still affectionately known as "The Prime Meathead". Story goes that Matt, and his wife, Lynda, had already purchased their season Beef tickets when Matt & Steve "first conceived" The Meatheads during one of the guy only Fridays at The Fox & Hound English Pub. Shirts were purchased, and the rest is history. There were 6 active members in the original Meathead group. Matt and Lynda were eventually transferred to San Francisco, California, and then to Blacklick, Ohio, (sounds like a Beef town to me) where they continue to keep tabs on The Beef and The Meatheads. While we have Meatheads scattered throughout the Slaughter House, most of us supported The Beef, during the regular and post-season games, in Section 73 until 2006, when we moved to Section 9. Several of us also travel to the home games in The Meatmobile, powered by our designated driver, Cap'n Jerry. The Meatheads have been to every home game since The Beef started and many of the away games. 2008 MEATHEADS - There are 60 unique and neurotic, fun-loving Meatheads this year. We are proud to have Meathead chapters in Atlanta, Chicago, Florida, Kansas City, Lawrence, Phoenix, Sioux Falls & St. Louis. Following is a brief bio of each one:
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Alex - has been a Meathead for 3 years and enjoys going to the Beef games with Grandma Pam and getting the autographs after the games. He likes sports and plays football (future Beef we hope) and baseball (that sport where you watch the grass grow).
Andrea - was a new Meathead last year. She enjoys going to Beef games with her Mom. She likes to drink at the games and look at all the cute guys in their uniforms. She recently moved to Lawrence, where she is a charter member of our Kansas Meatheads Chapter. She is a season ticket holder and is looking forward to coming back for all the home games. She loves staring at the cute boys and oh, did she mention, she loves all the hot guys? She's also known as "Gertie" and is a hoot to be around (must take after her Mom)...
Audrey - was a new Meathead last year. She enjoys going to Beef games with Mr & Mrs Mad Cow...who wouldn't! She and her husband, Kurt, planned their 2006 wedding around the Beef schedule. She plans on going on more bus trips this year since they are a blast, but have to coordinate around their "kid" or "kid-free" weekends as they have 5 daughters between them. They enjoy bringing their daughters with them to help cheer for The Beef and enjoy the post-game parties afterwards. Audrey is one fun lady and yes, Horn is really their last name, very appropriate for great Beef Fans!
Becky - has been a Meathead for 3 years, is always up for a party and does a mean pole dance (with or without the pole).... She's a great Beef & Husker Football Fan and has gone on Sioux City, Sioux Falls & Rockford Beef Bus trips. She enjoys being a Grandma & bringing Kobe to some of the games. Becky's row won Rowdy Row of the Game June 11, 2005...duh! 
Calvin - is better known as Beef Strip. He joined the RumpRoasters in 2005 and the Meatheads in 2006 - what a combination that is!! He's got enough energy for all of us...ask him sometime about Beef Stripette.
Carmen - is a new Meathead this year. Her step daughter, Samantha, is one of the Prime Dancers, which is why they started attending the games last year. They had such a good time, that they couldn't wait for the new season to begin. Carmen works for Cox and enjoys both Husker and Beef football. Neither her nor her husband, Henry, were born in Nebraska...but they got here as fast as they could! Welcome Carmen!
Caroline - better known as Purple Bear became a new Meathead in 2005 and is a regular at the Beef Games. She's definitely a Daddy's Girl and a very talented artist who loves to draw and finger knit. One of her new best friends is Baylee who loves to play ball with her.
Carrie - is originally from West Virginia but lived in Omaha for a year during the 80's where she gained an appreciation for Godfather's Pizza. She then lived in Florida before moving to Georgia, where she fell madly in love with some fool singing karaoke whom her co-worker had just introduced to her. She is a CPA currently working for herself and was converted to a BEEF Fan after watching a game with some crazies in Alabama. Carrie joined our Atlanta, Georgia Meathead Chapter in 2005.
Cheryl - has been a Meathead since 2006. Her first bus trip on the Meat Wagon was to Rockford. Her field of expertise is Purchasing. Cheryl and her husband, Rod, have been Beef Fans for 5 years and buy extra season tickets so they can bring different friends to each game. Miller Lite is her drink of choice.
Chuck - better known as MadCow. He's one crazy dude who loves the Beef and Bus Trips (grape is his favorite jello shot). He's been a forever Beef Fan, carries a backup bell and even has his own MadCow Fan Club. He was on the 2006 Beef poster, in the 2008 Season Ticket Flyer and is the proud owner of the 
Cyd - loves to play cards and has a daughter named Cerise. Cyd is married to Dan and became a Meathead in 2004. She's hooked on strawberry pie and The Beef - our kind of Meathead!
Dale - graduated from Norfolk Catholic High in '83 and is a member of our Phoenix Meatheads Chapter. We initially met at the Omaha Beef/Utah Warriors game in Salt Lake City in 2004 when he attended the game with fellow Utahns for Nebraskans. He works for the USAF Reserves as a bomb loader and served in Kuwait right after 9/11. We also were fortunate to hook up with him and his sister, Donna, at a Husker game in Lincoln that fall where he partied with some of The Meatheads, Dash & Mad Cow. He served active duty in Iraq in 2006 and 2008, so...the man gets around and we hope he gets up to the Slaughter House this season to join us all at a game. He married his wife, Imee, in 2006.
Dan M. - aka "Mac" joined the Meatheads in 2005, likes Beef and Husker Football & loves to party. Story goes - when he was in the service he was so excited to get his orders for the Netherlands until he found out we didn't have a base there and NE actually stood for Nebraska.....he also enjoys "orange juice", "dog" collars and pet areas - yup, sounds like a born Meathead to us. Dan's row won Rowdy Row of the Game June 11, 2005 & was a Sumo Wrestler at a 2006 Beef game - ...and he's been on the Around the World Beer Tour - no surprise there...
Dan T. - enjoys music and is a keyboardist in 2 bands - 
Dave F. - better known as Banana Cat has a daughter named Purple Bear and was a new Meathead in 2005. He's traveled the world, including all of the Beef away games in 2005, except Huntsville, and several of them each year since. He also served in the Middle East last year. He's a Chargers Fan, enjoys playing cards and another one of those who takes to pet areas...what can we say? Banana Cat won Beef Fan of the Game June 11, 2005. Keep watch for his yellow Banana Cat trademark - you just never know where it's going to show up...
Dave L. - is married to Jacque, has 2 daughters Ashley and Paige. He has been a Forever Beef Fan, likes the Meat Wagon Bus Trips & loves the jello shots. He also loves the cheer of the crowd, is a Miami Dolphin Fan, likes Nascar, fishing, camping, hunting (in other words...sports) & anytime he can sit and drink a beer. He & wife owned the Sport Subs and were 2006 sponsors of the Beef. Dave became a Meathead in 2006 and a RumpRoaster in 2007. We will miss Dave and his family as they move to Arizona and join our Phoenix Meathead Chapter.
Debbie - aka Krazy Little Debbie, joined the Meatheads in 2005. She's been married to her husband, Lou, for 11 years and is a sister to the pole-dancing Meathead....sounds like trouble to me!
Diane - is also known as Di & Mrs Moose as she is married to Moose, one of the Rump Roasters. She loves all sports - everything, but football and hockey are her favorites. She is a former Nebraska Jaycee which is where she met Moose, who is still very actively involved with means she goes along too. Diane loves crafts and does the craft fair thing (as in making and selling crafts) with her mom and sister each fall. Never a lot of money - but a lot of good times. Diane can also help you with all your Pampered Chef needs. We welcomed Diane as a new Meathead in 2006.
Duane - better known as Doc has been a big Fan since 2000 when the Beef began and a Meathead since 2004. He is known as Gramps to some of the players and the proud papa of "Petite Filet", who travels to all the Beef games & events with him and his wife, Precious. Doc was Beef Fan of the Game during the 2004 season, has attended several of the away games and is one of the Mad Jello Scientists. He & Precious were the proud winners of Mad Cow's 2007 Horn Award for being Beef's Best Fans!
Dr. Ron - was the charter member of our Atlanta, Georgia, Chapter of Meatheads. He was born and raised in Omaha, went to Prep, and later to UNO. He moved to a suburb outside of Atlanta where he teaches Anatomy to Chiropractic students but looks forward to Runzas, Big Fred's Pizza and Goody pop... He keeps up with the going ons in Omaha through the World-Herald online and that's how he found out about the BEEF. He's been following them ever since. He loves indoor football and watches the local AFL team, but it is not the same as the BEEF! Unfortunately he only gets up to the big "O" a couple of times a year, so he doesn't get the opportunity to see them play but he can be loud and supportive, even from that far away. This is Dr. Ron's 5th year as a Meathead. We had fun attending the Beef / Tennessee Valley Raptors game in Huntsville together during 2005 and hope he & his family can attend a Beef game at the Slaughter House this year.
Ernie - was a new Meathead in 2005 and a member of our new Florida Meathead Chapter. He is married to wife Lexie and has a daughter Danielle and granddaughter Sophie. His home is in Mystic, Connecticut but recently moved from Texas to Florida. Erne is in his 19th year in the Navy. What we all want to know is "What's it like being the son of a Mad Jello Scientist???
Harry - better known as Horny Harry is a long time Beef Fan & has been a Meathead since 2006. He & his wife, Rita, have been on several Bus Trips and follow The Beef to as many away games each year as they can. He is also known for having to buy emergency beer....yup, that's our Harry, who is sporting a new set of horns this year!
Jacque - is married to Dave L, has 2 daughters Ashley and Paige. The whole family loves the Omaha Beef. Her first Meat Wagon bus trip was to Sioux City in 2006 - she had such a blast that she's been on several more since! Jacque loves to hang out with the fans and talk about the game. She's a busy mom with 2 jobs & 3 kids (including Dave - the son she never had); loves to be in the action and always on the go. Jacque loves football and the outdoors. We welcomed Jacque as a new Meathead in 2006 and to our Phoenix Meathead Chapter this year.
Jerry - Cap'n Jerry is a 2000 charter member of the Meatheads. His nickname is "Jiggs" but "More Power Jerry" would be more appropriate as Jerry & his toys would make Toolman Tim drool...he thrives on cars, lawn mowers and anything with an engine. Jerry teaches AutoBody part time. He also does some silk screen printing, including our Meathead shirts. Often the designated driver, makes us "Jerry's Kids".
Jessica - is a long time Beef Fan and has been on several bus trips to away games. She attends school and is a 5th year Meathead with her grandmother, Mary K. We look forward to another fun year with her.
Jim - is a retired lithographer after 47 years in the business (43 with one employer). Jim loves golfing, barbershop singing, wood working, working with stained glass and football (especially Big Red in both good and bad seasons). His nickname is St. James, which was given to him by his wife's co-workers (yup, lotz of stories there...). Jim was a cow supporter long before The Meatheads as he was a member of the South High Packers, who also had a bull as their mascot. He is a very proud grandfather of three great kids and has been a Meathead since 2003.
Jo - You've heard of Planes, Trains & Automobiles - well, that would sum up Jo's life quite nicely. She is a retired telephone employee after 51 years (34 years with the same employer). She enjoys her Grandchildren (Tiffany Jo, Jessica and C.J.) the very most. She has two daughters who are delightful people. Jo loves bowling, working with stained glass, football (College, Pro and Semi-Pro), ceramics, shopping and traveling. She tutors grade school students in Math, Spelling and Science. Jo has been married for 48 years, which she speculates is because she is married to St. James or so her friends tell her (ask her about mowing the garbage sometime....). She is known for many famous quotes - "dumber than a bucket of hair" being one of them. Since joining the Meatheads in 2003, Jo has become known as "Queen Meathead". 
Jo Ann - enjoys dogs, jeans, jewelry, football and lake living. Mix those specialties with family, friends and a little fun for a great day!
Juanita - has been a Meathead since 2006. She retired from Offutt AFB after 20 years in the US Air Force and works part time at No Frills. She also works full time as an Assistant to the Executive Aid to the Chief of Police in Belleuve and has been working for the concession stands at the Slaughter House since 1990 and usually does the wrist bands - our kind of Meathead!
Kobe - has been a Beef Fan and Meathead since 2006. Shown here at 6 months old, he already has been to several Beef games and loves the noise & cow bells at The Slaughter House. With a pole-dancing Grandma, a Grandpa attracted to pet areas and an Uncle & Aunt named Screwy Louie and Krazy Debbie, keep your eye on this cutie as he is definitely a born Meathead!
Kristen - was a new Meathead in 2005. She is from Phoenix, lived in Alaska and moved to Omaha in 2004 in time to take a road trip to watch the Beef vs. the Billings Outlaws in playoffs at Billings. She has gone on several Sioux City & Sioux Falls Bus Trips & to Lexington during 2005 & 2006; lives in Kansas City now as a member of our Missouri Meathead Chapter but travels back to Omaha for Beef games whenever she can. Her nicknames include Shorty and Maynard and she has 2 cats.
Kurt - became a new Meathead last year. He has gone on bus trips the last 3 years and plans on more this year. He and his wife, Audrey, met at the Ice House and enjoy the after-game parties whether the Beef win or lose. He and Audrey planned their 2006 wedding around the Beef schedule - now that is a sign of true fans! Combined they have 5 daughters, who they bring to a few games each year to help cheer on The Beef. Not only are Kurt and Audrey true Beef Fans but their last name is "Horn" to prove it.
Ladene - has been a member of our Sioux Falls Meathead Chapter since 2005. She works for Hagan Benefits, Inc and has two kids, 2 grandsons and a new daughter-in-law. She loves to travel, especially to Antigua for Rum Punches (ask her about the quicksand & gift shop door sometime....) and has a Black Hills Corvette Classic champion beer drinking trophy.
Lee - has also been a member of our Sioux Falls Meathead Chapter since 2005 and has the same 2 kids, 2 grandsons & new daugher-in-law. He works at UPS and is Old Navy (as in used to be in the Navy). He never eats his vegetables, claims to be the other white meat, is older than dirt, likes snorkeling, casinos and spending time in the Antigua Chat Rooms. He also enjoys watching others mow his lawn, shovel his snow and being with Samantha, his puppy girl.
Leno - also known as Care Bear has been a Meathead since 2006 and was a chartered member of the 2000-2002 Rump Roasters and rejoined them again in 2006. Pictured here with his vintage Beef tattoo, he was 1 of the 4 branded with the new Beef logo in 2006. Leno enjoys singing karaoke, is married to wife Melissa, has 2 grown sons, 2 grand kids and twins Josephine Marie and Michael Raymond born in 2006.
Lou - aka Screwy Louie, was a new Meathead in 2005 whoes favorite sport is football!. His favorite NFL team is the SF FortyWhiners (er, FortyNiners). He is a New York native but moved to Council Bluffs from California 12 years ago and has been married to his wife, Debbie, for 11 years. Lou's favorite foods include steak, pizza & seafood. His favorite beverage is beer (but almost anything with alcohol will suffice); his favorite saying is a line from the Eagles song 'Already Gone' which is...."often times it happens that we live our lives in chains and we never even know we have the key". He is the only Meathead (at least on record) to have suffered a cut on his forehead when he hit himself in the head with his cowbell - yup, that's a Meathead...duh! Screwy Louie was a 2007 RumpRoaster.
Lou N - aka Superpicker is Chairman of our new Windy City Meathead Chapter (Chicago IL) and truly enjoys attending Omaha Beef games, which he has been able to do several times in Illinois. He is a 25+ year veteran of the Chicago music scene and has attained legendary status among those in the Chicagoland oldies scene. His guitar technique has entertained and amazed many an onlooker, fan or fellow guitarist. Lou has performed with several Chicago area oldies bands, performing with the headlining act on numerous stages across several midwestern states at outdoor concerts, fests, corporate events, private events, lounges and more. Playing over 110 shows per year and before crowds of 10,000+. Lou has also opened for well known artists and performed LIVE television WITH pop icons Otis Day, star of "National Lampoon's Animal House", one of the most popular movies of all time, and also Anson "Potsie" Williams, of the extremely popular TV show "Happy Days". One of Lou's recent musical goals has been to sing the National Anthem before an Omaha BEEF home game. Check out more at 
Lyle - is currently working as a professional Truck Driver (emphasis on PROFESSIONAL). The nicknames Lyle has owned over the years are Archibald (given by his wife as a result of the disappearing hair) and Archie Bunker (name assigned by co-workers). He now claims he is the Father-in-law of The Meatheads!!!! His favorite things to do are watch sports (any kind) especially interested in Iowa Sports - basketball, football and Dodger baseball. He likes to spend as much time with his wife, Mary, and their son Todd and his family, as he can. Can't beat the grandsons!!!! Lyle has been a Meathead since 2004 - he is ready to meet and cheer the 2008 BEEF on!!!
Mariah - was a new member of our Georgia Meathead Chapter in 2005 - actually the only true Georgian in that chapter. She enjoys middle school, likes country music, gymnastics, going to the pool, the Auburn Tigers (kids these days) and THE BEEF! She saw her 1st Beef Game in 2005 when The Beef played the Tennessee Valley Raptors in Huntsville.
Mark - better known as Big Boris, is married to Naughty Natasha (go figure...), and became a member of the St. Louis Meathead Chapter in 2004. We first met Big Boris and and his wife, Naughty Natasha, in St. Louis at a Beef/Believers game in 2003 and then they returned the trip and flew up for a Beef/Believer game at the Slaughter House. We were also reunited again at the 2004 Beef / Believer game in St. Louis. We're glad to have Big Boris as a St. Louis Meathead, the Rage in the UIF and look forward to playing each other this year!
Mary A. - Worked for Qwest for 41 years before retiring in 2004. The nickname given to her in the early years of marriage (over 46 years) was "puddy cat". Name she was called when she was bowling in a tournament. Lyle hollered it out and she promptly threw a gutter ball. It went down hill from there. Her loves are fishing, gardening, football (Iowa Hawkeye style), grandchildren (2 boys - Ethan and Seth). Her son Todd and his wife Debi share a special place in her heart. This is Mary's 5th year as a Meathead. GO BEEF!!!
Mary K. - lives in Bellevue and worked for Bellevue Public Schools until retiring in 2004 after 20 years as a School Bus Driver/Trainer. Mary has 2 granddaughters and 3 grandsons. Her husband, Jerry, works for a company out side of Salt Lake City. She loves The Beef but is a life long Pittsburgh Steeler Fan. Mary has been a season ticket holder for years. We welcomed her and her granddaughter, Jessica, as new Meatheads in 2004.
Nancy - better known as Naughty Natasha. In spite of her prayer: "Lord, Deliver Me From the Meatheads, Amen" - we welcomed her & her husband, Big Boris as members of our St. Louis Chapter of Meatheads, in 2004. She's a lot of fun and we look forward to seeing her & her husband again....hopefully this year.
Pam - has been a Meathead since 2003. She cooks too much and is a party animal. What can we say about Pam - you'll have to find out for yourself.
Pat - has been a long time Beef Fan but a new Meathead in 2005. He & his wife, Sheila, were high school sweathearts and have been married for over 33years. They have been on Beef bus trips and had a great time (luv those Jello shots!). Pat loves Sumo Wrestling and performed at half time during one of the 2006 Beef games. He is a native to Omaha but traveled other parts of the country while in the Air Force eons ago. Pat (aka Papa) & Shelia (aka Nana) have 2 kids Erin & Megan and 3 grandchildren. Pat is an avid Husker fan, enjoys bowling, golfing, sand volleyball, drinking and debating (he's always right) and finding things for his wife to do. I think there's a skinny dippy story here too that you may want to ask him about.....
Pat - Besides being a charter member of The Meatheads, she assumes several other identities. Pat has 2 Black Hills Corvette Classic champion beer drinking trophies. Hobbies include her 
Peggy - was a "Beef virgin" until going to a game in 2004 and then she was "hooked" and joined The Meatheads. She has 2 beautiful daughters - "Gertie" and Stefanie. She enjoys bowling, dancing, the Huskers, and is really looking forward to all the Beef fun this season.
Phyllis - better known as Precious, has been a faithful Beef Fan since the very beginning and joined the Meatheads in 2004. She was named Fan of the Game during the 2003 season and has attended many away games. She is the proud parent of "Petite Filet" and is the mom away from home for several players. She believes in Pennies from Heaven, and anything Beef... She is a Mad Jello Scientist and helped develop 2 new flavors for 2005 as well as master minding & creating the Beef Bra ....good girl! Precious & her husband, Doc, won the 2007 Mad Cow Horn Award for being The Beef's Best Fans!
Rick L - is a new Meathead this year and the father to our Beef Kicker, Ricky. He is known for his Pumpkin Delight (PD) and Marinated Asparagus from Montana - the guy knows how to cook! He's traveled to away games in Wichita and Bloomington and looks forward to the Meat Wagon Bus Trips. He is the Unofficial / Official Meathead Bell Checker and a "McGuiver" of all sorts. He is a lot of fun and we welcome him to the Meatheads!
Rick S - also known as Doc South - is a RumpRoaster & joined the Meatheads in 2006 - heck of a combination....wow! Besides being one of the 2006 RumpRoaster Captains, he is the webmaster for their site - check it out at 
Rita - is a long time Beef fan, has been on several bus trips and is married to Horny Harry (what an interesting life that must be...). She retired from a dairy company in 2006 so has a long time connection to cows. Ritia has been a Meathead since 2006 and tries to get to as many away games as she can.
Rod - has been a Beef season ticket hold for 5 years and was a new Meathead in 2006. He is married to Cheryl and went on his first Meat Wagon bus trip to Rockford in 2006. He is a Service Manager and likes Bud Light. He & his wife purchase extra tickets so they can bring friends to the games.
Roger - is also known as Papa Beef, Moose and Tweetyman - he looks like a RumpRoaster and has a heart as big as a Moose. He is a dog walker and wants to be a dog in their house when he dies. Roger became a Meathead in 2002 and needs regular 
Sheila - is a big Beef & Husker fan and joined the Meatheads in 2005. She's been married to her high school sweetheart, Pat, for over 32 years. They always say their marriage works because she is 1/2 deaf and he is 1/2 blind, so they don't see or hear things that make other couples crazy! Her mother always said that Pat had the "patience of Joseph" but she was old and senile at the time (sorry Mom). A native of Omaha, Sheila (Nana) & Pat (Papa) have 2 kids, Erin & Megan, and 3 grandchildren. Sheila's hobbies are reading, bowling, sand volleyball, ignoring her husband and some drinking.
Steve - now here's one "hunka hunka burning man"....also known as allknight.com and Luv Muffin or is that Stud Muffin? (are you picking up a trend here?) Steve is a 2000 charter member of The Meatheads and a drummer in Old Market on Sunday nights.
Sue - also known as Mrs. Mad Cow, is the most patient woman on earth. She's a lot of fun and a long time Beef Fan. Sue has been on several bus trips and is Executive Director of the Mad Cow Fan Club. We welcomed Sue as a new Meathead in 2006.
Teresa - (also known as T) attended several bowl games, loves vacations (especially to tropical areas such as the Bahamas, Costa Rico or Jamaica), and used to snow ski when she was younger and could survive the tumbles. She was nicknamed "Taco" by her Driver's Ed Teachers. She is also known as "sleepless Teresa" and is married to "allknight.com" (go figure...). When she grows up, she either wants to be a chef or collect sea shells for necklaces on an island. Teresa is a 2000 charter member of The Meatheads and is also known for her "buckets" and the coconut bra...hmmm. Teresa won the Honorary Beef's Biggest Fan Award May 8, 2003 and is the proud owner/operator of the Beef Bra.
Terry - works, plays, drinks and likes cards. He liked his first spanking & his favorite number is 69. He joined the Meatheads in 2003 and is a one man party...
Tracy - is new in 2008 to Indoor Football. She and her husband, Shane, were hooked after attending their first game. She enjoys the fast paced action of the game, as well as the fanfare before and after. She is a cosmetologist who enjoys spending time with her husband, her mom and her 2 dogs. We welcome Tracy as a new Meathead this year!Home | The Omaha Beef | Beef Schedule | What Is A Meathead? | Who Are The Meatheads? | Beef Season | Pictures | Events | Cheers | Good Grub | Wanna Contact or Join Us? | RumpRoasters | The Beef Jerkys Fan Club | UIF | Indoor Football Fans | UIF Fans | Omaha.com | Where's Banana Cat? | Jello Division | The Herd | Mad Cow | Where's The Beef?