Farmageddon: Trophy Game?

**CyForPresident** · 07-30-2010, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by CarolinaCy

This is a great idea that everyone has ignored. Plus there's always the added excitement that someone might accidentally impale themselves during the celebration after the game.

Seriously though, I think Paul Bunyan's axe is one of the coolest rivalry trophies in college football.

And if we're gonna go with a tractor, might as well be one like this:

The bigger the tractor, the harder to travel and store. Plus there is just a romance about old tractors that nothing new can touch. It harkens back to a simpler time.

**MNCyGuy** · 07-30-2010, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Pille1895

Haha, I like the idea but somehow I think space on the field might be an issue if we roll a JD 9430 out on the field to display during the game. Also I am sure the Turfgrass Dept. might have some concerns with that as well.

Nope, it's a perfect idea with no conceivable down side. You are a complete idiot if you see any potential issues with this.

Seriously though, I think it is a cool idea, I just don't see the Athletic Departments going for it, thus I think it makes more sense to focus on a trophy idea they might actually get behind.

**cstrunk** · 07-30-2010, 10:29 AM

OK, talk of what kind of trophy we're going to have for Farmageddon should end at a vintage tractor. I'm sure there are K-State/ISU fans that have a collection of antique tractors, and that we could find one person willing to donate a tractor to be made as the trophy of this new rivalry.

Make this happen.

**CarolinaCy** · 07-30-2010, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by weR138

This is brilliant. The winning team gets to paint the wheels cardinal/gold or purple/silver. I have my grandfather's 1953 John Deere "B" (I think) and I would donate it as the Farmageddon Tractor in heartbeat. That would be sweet to have the plaque on the engine compartment. This is an outstanding idea.

Originally Posted by cstrunk

OK, talk of what kind of trophy we're going to have for Farmageddon should end at a vintage tractor. I'm sure there are K-State/ISU fans that have a collection of antique tractors, and that we could find one person willing to donate a tractor to be made as the trophy of this new rivalry.

Make this happen.

Maybe this guy who already said he would donate his 1953 John Deere?

**MNCyGuy** · 07-30-2010, 10:40 AM

Ok, can we at least have the tractor pull in a trailer with a corn cob bomb on it, because I really like that idea

**Kyclone** · 07-30-2010, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by CarolinaCy

This is a great idea that everyone has ignored. Plus there's always the added excitement that someone might accidentally impale themselves during the celebration after the game.

Seriously though, I think Paul Bunyan's axe is one of the coolest rivalry trophies in college football.

And if we're gonna go with a tractor, might as well be one like this:

Thank you! Some form of weaponry is always cool.

**weR138** · 07-30-2010, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Pille1895

Haha, I like the idea but somehow I think space on the field might be an issue if we roll a JD 9430 out on the field to display during the game. Also I am sure the Turfgrass Dept. might have some concerns with that as well.

It doesn't have to see the field, would fit comfortably on the sideline.

Originally Posted by MNCyGuy

Nope, it's a perfect idea with no conceivable down side. You are a complete idiot if you see any potential issues with this.

Seriously though, I think it is a cool idea, I just don't see the Athletic Departments going for it, thus I think it makes more sense to focus on a trophy idea they might actually get behind.

How do you know this?

Originally Posted by CarolinaCy

Maybe this guy who already said he would donate his 1953 John Deere?

If the AD wants it, it's theirs. It runs but it will need a paint job and the seat needs reupholstered. I saw a news piece about a kid who restored a tractor for a 4H project. I think ISU and KSU would love to sponsor another 4H kid...

**WalkingCY** · 07-30-2010, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by MNCyGuy

Ok, can we at least have the tractor pull in a trailer with a corn cob bomb on it, because I really like that idea

oh, the possibilities with this tractor and corn cob bomb idea!!!! just awesome..Ha!

**Al_4_State** · 07-30-2010, 11:35 AM

I was assuming the use of a larger tractor. If we're going with a smaller one, I'd like to see a restored IH 706.

Painting this thing is going to be a challenge, though. Will one side by KSU and the other ISU?

**Kyclone** · 07-30-2010, 11:38 AM

This can happen for real, I know it, but we need more signatures on the petition. We already have almost 100 in under 3 days but I need help pimping the petition. I already sent signature requests to all of the alumni presidents for each of the 50 states that have one. Any other ideas? I need help.

**istater7** · 07-30-2010, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

I was assuming the use of a larger tractor. If we're going with a smaller one, I'd like to see a restored IH 706.

Painting this thing is going to be a challenge, though. Will one side by KSU and the other ISU?

i guess i forgot about that part. im pretty sure everyone just imagined a regular john deere. i like the 2 different sides idea though

**JUKEBOX** · 07-30-2010, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by WalkingCY

oh, the possibilities with this tractor and corn cob bomb idea!!!! just awesome..Ha!

**drednot57** · 07-30-2010, 10:12 PM

My idea for the trophy is have a tornado with a football emerging from the top with a stalk of corn on the left of the twister and a shock of wheat on the right. On the base are Cy on the left facing right and the KSU Wildcat on the right facing left, both pictured in a classic boxing pose. A good old fashioned twister is as "Farmageddon" as it gets. Make the base from a solid block of black walnut. I think it would be an awesome trophy.

**cstrunk** · 07-30-2010, 10:51 PM

I think the tractor should have a mostly normal paint job... with I-State/Powercat on each fender or somewhere appropriate.

Definitely don't want a Purple/Gray...Cardinal/Gold split paint job though.. bleehhh..

**CycloneErik** · 07-30-2010, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by aeroclone

I like the tractor idea a lot, but have any of you really thought about the donation aspect of it? I don't know if I see John Deere donating a tractor if we are going to turn around and paint half of it red.....

I'm really liking the real tractor idea. That's an attention-getter.

As for the donation aspect:
1) One person here already offered one up.
2) If Deere did it, sure it might not all be green, or some of it might be, but their name will be mentioned all over this thing, year-in and year-out, so they get a ton of attention.