Cardinal wore nothing but handcuffs

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The mighty Alexandria Cardinals may not have won their homecoming football game last night, but at least one tradition was honored. According to witness Tom Obert, "In keeping with recent homecoming traditions, we once again had a streaker early in the third quarter. Unfortunately, the poor guy slipped and fell at about the 10-yard line, appeared to have actually hurt himself doing so, so a cop was able to huff and puff up to him, cuff his hands behind his back, and parade him off the field in all his naked glory."

Regular blog readers may recall this entry in last year's homecoming report:

Naked reverse?
As exciting as last night's activities were, it didn't quite live up to last year's.
It was a beautiful Friday night in 2003 for Alex's homecoming game against mighty Bemidji. About half-way through the 3rd quarter, Alex scored to go further ahead, 38-0.
As both teams huddled on the sidelines awaiting the next kickoff, a young man raced the entire length of the field, end zone to end zone, wearing not a single stich of clothing.
Needless to say, the event created heightened interest in the proceedings - among other things, this reporter's wife commented on "shrinkage" in the 40+ degree weather.But it didn't end there.
A mid-fourth-quarter touchdown inspired a second fine young Cardinal to traverse the same route in identical attire. At about the 30-yard line, not to be outdone, he paused to turn a big, showy cart wheel. (He, the crowd could now see, was certainly no natural blonde.)
Meanwhile, enthused Alex cheerleaders, in resolute keeping of their given responsibilities, bounced along the sidelines, urging him ever onward.
With the Alexandria homecoming touchdown ritual firmly established, the loyal Cardinal fans now breathlessly anticipated additional touchdowns, wondering exactly how future celebrants might raise the bar.
Alas, the next Alexandria Cardinal homecoming touchdown didn't come until last night, and, it is my duty to report, the streak has been broken.

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As promised, here's the exclusive photograph of last night's streaker action, as provided by Obert, acting simultaneously as reporter, photographer, witness and cheerleader. Those disappointed with the quality of Tom's work should appreciate how difficult it is for a 60-year -old man with shingles and other health issues to multi-task under these challenging conditions.