Randomly Thinking

In case you haven't been reading, I was one of the lucky runners selected to compete in the New York City Marathon in November. Missed the sponsor mention. I mean, the ING New York City Marathon. It's November 5 and goes through all five boroughs of the city.

I'm very excited about being selected. 90,000 people entered the lottery and about 20,000 people were selected to compete. They'll be more than 30,000 runners that fall Sunday as there are certain exemptions to guarantee entry.

Here's where you come into the picture. I need some help choosing a T-shirt to wear during the event. I've graduated from two universities, a high school with a unique nickname, lived in four different cities during my professional career, and cheered for a few different sports teams. I'm not sure what shirt to wear.

In my past distance events, I've worn a couple different junk T-shirts. Look, one of the perks of radio and running are the free T-shirts. I also don't like to put my name on my shirt. Everybody does that and Mike is a very common name.

So, I'm asking for your help. Below is a list of options for T-Shirts. Please respond by posting a comment on which shirt I should choose. This vote is non-binding and I reserve the right to veto any winner.

I look forward to your feedback. Here are your options:

A) Freeport Pretzels. Yes, that's my high school and that's the nickname. It would probably be a very unique T-shirt in Brooklyn and The Bronx. I'd have to order a shirt through the Iron-T-Junction.

B) Wisconsin Badgers. I don't think I need to elaborate.

C) Boise State Broncos. I caught a pass on the Smurf Turf during my Idaho tenure. Probably not too many BSU shirts in Queens.

G) Houston Astros. The Clemens factor might lead to a veto on this option. Not sure if New Yorkers respect America's Favorite House Guest anymore. I don't know if I want to be covered in vegetables at the end of the run.

I) Houston Texans. Gotta give the locals some love.

J) University of Houston. I hold a graduate degree from this growing institution. It could be my tribute to Andre Ware.

K) Dallas Cowboys. My legacy NFL team. It could be a lot of fun to run the race with a Cowboys shirt in the heart of Giants country. Or, maybe not.

L) A custom "Gotta Catch The Kenyans" Shirt. I'd have to get this one made, but it could provide some humor.

Please post a comment and let me know which shirt is best.

Results and updates throughout July and August. Winner announced after Labor Day.

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