Most Dedicated Fan Contest

[TubaGuy]

Well, this is for a Colts FAN, not a player, but I thought it was more appropriate here instead of the miscellaneous board...

I am a national finalist for Vick's Most Dedicated Fan contest. You'll find it on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NyQuil?v=app_187212048013646. Starting on Friday 11/11 my Game Face (along with 31 other fans representing their teams) will be posted and fan voting will start. You can also vote for me by visiting my specific hashtag on Twitter; it is #VicksMDFIndianapolisFan.

I would really appreciate the help and support of the forum community. Hopefully I can bring home a fan victory for Colts nation this year while we are having a rough win/loss time. Like they say in Chicago..."Vote early, vote often!!

Oh, you can also check out my contest blog at http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150346227021531.

Thanks...and GO COLTS!!!

[21isSuperman]

Go get 'em Tuba!! You're gonna get my vote more than once (assuming I can vote more than once on that day)! This might be the only thing the Colts win this year

[MAC]

I thought that this was referring to that sociopath over in Philly for a second. What the .......... :barf:

Very cool. Good luck to you.

[Peytongirl]

You know you have mine!!!!

[Zebra3]

Hey, how can I not support the legend? You have my vote(s)!

[Jaric]

Go TUBA!

[Andy]

You can count on my vote!

[Fx Stryker]

Is it you I always see on TV? I know I always see the guy with the painted helmet on his head.

[TubaGuy]

Is it you I always see on TV? I know I always see the guy with the painted helmet on his head.

No, that's actually "HelmetHead". He's a great guy too! I'm lucky enough to be representing a GREAT fan base in this contest. I'm hoping to bring a victory to Indy for ALL of our fans.

I also wanted to share this. On Sunday evening after the game, I had an opportunity to talk with a Falcons fan. They had come up from Atlanta and had been in Indy since Thursday. They parked their RV in the corner of Shapiro's parking lot and enjoyed a lot of the city for a few days. He told me that in all of his travels to different NFL cities, Indy "hands down" had the best and friendliest fans he had ever met! He said other than some good-natured ribbing, everyone he met over his few days was friendly, helpful and fun!

THAT'S what I love about being an Indianapolis Colts fan!! That's the way it SHOULD be!!

[Blue Horseshoe]

Come one Tuba!! Do you even have to ask?

Any guy who carries a heavy tuba through security 10 games a year, (even more in playoff years) gets my vote!

Not to mention your years of hard work on this forum for which we are all very grateful.

[IndyTrav]

I once ate blue dye and cheese for a week. Mt. Colt was astounding. That's real dedication.

[TubaGuy]

The Facebook page becomes "active" on Friday for voting. Again, you can find the page at http://www.facebook.com/NyQuil?v=app_187212048013646. Voting on Twitter counts when you use the hashtag #VicksMDFIndianapolisFan.

A few people have asked me what comes along for the contest winner. It includes Super Bowl tickets, an all-access pass to everything during the week, 7 nights downtown during the entire week, and a VISA gift card. So hey...help me out!!! LOL!!

[Fx Stryker]

No, that's actually "HelmetHead". He's a great guy too! I'm lucky enough to be representing a GREAT fan base in this contest. I'm hoping to bring a victory to Indy for ALL of our fans.

Well you can count on my vote.

[TubaGuy]

Just a reminder that the voting on Facebook for the contest starts tomorrow. All of the 32 finalists will be pictured with their "Game Day Face". I don't know about the others, but mine is my honest-to-goodness game day face for every home game! LOL! Once again, thanks to everyone who is willing to support me with their votes!! Hopefully I can bring one home for the "home team and fans"!!

http://www.facebook.com/NyQuil?v=app_187212048013646.

[TubaGuy]

Okay Colts fans, here is my competition...http://apps.facebook.com/vicksmdf/semi/canvas.php I've actually met a few of these fans personally, and they are all terrific. WeirdWolf from KC has even been to Indy for a game and is a great guy! But that doesn't matter...I NEED YOUR SUPPORT!! I guess the actual voting starts on Tuesday the 15th. Thanks again everyone!!

[21isSuperman]

Okay Colts fans, here is my competition...http://apps.facebook...semi/canvas.php I've actually met a few of these fans personally, and they are all terrific. WeirdWolf from KC has even been to Indy for a game and is a great guy! But that doesn't matter...I NEED YOUR SUPPORT!! I guess the actual voting starts on Tuesday the 15th. Thanks again everyone!!

Just to clarify, actual voting starts on the 15th and we can vote either on Facebook or on Twitter or is it only by tweeting the hashtag?

[TubaGuy]

Just to clarify, actual voting starts on the 15th and we can vote either on Facebook or on Twitter or is it only by tweeting the hashtag?

It's actually both; I'm finding out more info as I go along! You can vote starting the 15th on Facebook, and you can also vote by tweeting the hashtag #VicksMDFIndianapolisFan.

[21isSuperman]

It's actually both; I'm finding out more info as I go along! You can vote starting the 15th on Facebook, and you can also vote by tweeting the hashtag #VicksMDFIndianapolisFan.

Sounds good. Thanks for the info

[sfergson727]

You've got my vote Tuba! I'd bring my trombone in and join you, but I don't think they would let me through security as I think LOS has a one musical instrument quota.

[TubaGuy]

LOL!! That's funny sfergson727!

I'm heading down to LOS in just a little bit. If you are in the Indy area, WISH-TV is going to interview me this morning about the contest!! I think it will be on the late new tonight, as CBS has a double-header today. If they post it on their website, I'll post a link to it here later tonight after the game.

https://apps.facebook.com/vicksmdf/semi/canvas.php?k=118

Twitter - just include #VicksMDFIndianapolisFan in a tweet to count as a vote!

[TubaGuy]

I'm hoping to attach a link later tonight. WISH-TV followed me around this morning before the game and filmed some typical "pre-game" action! One thing I CAN post now...

Back in the '05-'06 season I managed to get nearly 2/3 of the Super Bowl champs to sign my horn. However, there has been one glaring omission...until today!!!

WISH even filmed him coming up and signing the "Tuba"!! Awesome!!!

[sfergson727]

That is sweet! Congrats on getting Peyton's autograph on the horn, that's quite an accomplishment.

[Nancy]

You have my vote Ray!

Good Luck!

Link on news: http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/colts-tuba-guy-in-natl-fan-contest

[TubaGuy]

Thanks Nancy!! Yeah, I was just going to post the link to the story. Hey, it doesn't hurt to have it on here twice!!

http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/colts-tuba-guy-in-natl-fan-contest?ref=scroller&categoryId=10001&status=true

[thetigerfox]

Good Luck!!! Nice tone too!!! Sousa would be proud

[TubaGuy]

Thanks thetigerfox! The Sousa comment is a very nice compliment!! Next home game I'll actually be SANTA TubaGuy!! I have a Santa suit rented for work that weekend, so as long as I have it I might as well wear it! LOL! Maybe I'll even play some Christmas carols after the game!

[thetigerfox]

I knew you'd get it. Love his marches! My brother is a tuba player also. We went to the game against the 49'ers a couple years back and I pointed you out to him. [yup, reading the forum back then] You know you probably have one of the more famous Tubas in the world now with that final autograph!!! Glad yo see you get it. Anyways looks like your contests starts tomorrow so here's a :bump:

Good Luck!

[21isSuperman]

Bump!! Today's the 15th! Go vote for Tuba!!

[TubaGuy]

THE VOTING HAS STARTED!!! I need everyone's help!! The FB voting has opened up, and you can vote daily. The first challenge is the "Game Day Face". Next you'll get to see my "Touchdown Dance" and then my "Colts Cave". You can vote on FB daily from now thru December. The link once again is https://apps.facebook.com/vicksmdf/semi/canvas1.php?retry=1&code=AQDIFhuSTWa4p6loaefXKQTSqXwuJKFIcOmEqDNaoZ65iXqH3p7pLJ45eyvNKOVCautu7e_yk5lXqVMJLSpYfuWSoly9yqhfF8hnDCVIaeOQvjandqTYA_nIOuZVABCAA6LdyTs_EMKJOdsMeOF3s4lfABvgzB9EHTOJ7HLYrLMCvzxPbB0bliC_ry1nSNEkYG8#_=_

If you would, please share the contest on your page so all of your friends see it and ask them to support me!!

You can vote by using Twitter as well. Just make sure you tweet or rt using the hashtag #VicksMDFIndianapolisFan.

Thanks everyone, and GO COLTS!!!

[21isSuperman]

I can't seem to vote yet....there is no option for voting on anyone yet, even though the site says 11/15/2011...

[21isSuperman]

Nevermind, it's working now. They must have changed it the second I posted that. Vote lots folks! The Tampa dude has over 1500 votes already

[TubaGuy]

Yep, those are Twitter votes. He's been active there. Gotta get creative with the Twitter crowd. Anyone here have any ideas?!?!

[fthoodcoltsfan]

Just voted for you Tuba! I hope you get it, you're representing us all great!

[TubaGuy]

Thanks Fthood. Hey, I just saw your message. This past game, the security people were allowing fans to come down by the field knowing Peyton would sign some autographs. The best aisle to try is 129. Try and get into the stadium right at 11:00 when it opens. You might even make a sign or something that says about your wife, "My wife is deployed in Afghanistan". That might get enough attention for the signature! Hope that helps!

By the way, to EVERYONE that is viewing this thread, if you have a Twitter account, I NEED YOUR HELP!!! Send a tweet with my hashtag of #VicksMDFIndianapolisFan. That is how Twitter votes are counted. And when you send it out, please ask your followers to retweet using the hashtag too!! Thanks!

[Susie Q]

You got my vote Tuba Guy. Hope you bring home a WIN.

[TubaGuy]

The contest is in the VERY early stages, but there are a few contestants that are kickin' butt right now. I need a "Twitter Specialist"!! Most of the voting is being done on Twitter and these early leaders obviously know some Twitter secrets. Well, I'm not afraid to ask for help!!! HELP!! If you have some ideas to help me "get out the vote" on Twitter, or if you know of someone who can give me some pointers, I would appreciate it!! Thanks!

[TubaGuy]

http://www.youtube.com/user/ColtsTubaGuy

I'm going to include some videos over the next few weeks on just what makes TubaGuy...TubaGuy!! By the way, at the next game you'll actually see SANTA TubaGuy!!

Remember to tweet #VicksMDFIndianapolisFan THANKS!!!

[TubaGuy]

Hey!! I made Phil B's blog this morning for the Indy Star! You can see it at http://blogs.indystar.com/philb/2011/11/22/good-morning-colts-fans-nov-22-2011/ The next challenge, my "Touchdown Dance" will be posted shortly. I'll have my vid cam at the game this weekend taking plenty of pics of Santa TubaGuy!! We're past bye week, so back to the action!! GO COLTS!!!