About the 'Norm!' chant planned for Wisconsin 1st-downs at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday ...

A grassroots movement to have Iowa fans chant "Norm!" in honor of Hawkeyes defensive coordinator Norm Parker is interesting.

UPDATE: When Wisconsin faces FIRST DOWNS against the Hawkeyes Saturday, fans in Kinnick Stadium have been encouraged to chant "Norm!"

The Facebook page on the matter: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=147444781966845

This concept was quickly endorsed by the Iowa athletic department.

There's just one thing about this that concerns me. When I hear people shout "Norm!" I always expect to see Norm Peterson, the chubby, beer-sponge from "Cheers" walking into that bar.

Coach: How's life treating you, Norm?

Norm: Like it caught me in bed with its wife.

Coach: What's the story, Norm?

Norm: Thirsty guy walks into a bar. You finish it.

Coach: What's doing, Norm?

Norm: Well, science is seeking a cure for thirst. I happen to be the ginea pig.

Coach: Can I draw you a beer, Norm?

Norm: No, I know what they look like. Just pour me one.

Coach: How about a beer, Norm?

Norm: Hey I'm high on life, Coach. Of course, beer is my life.

Coach: How's a beer sound, Norm?

Norm: I dunno. I usually finish them before they get a word in.

Coach: What's shaking, Norm?

Norm: All four cheeks and a couple of chins, Coach.

Sam: What's new, Normie?

Norm: Terrorists, Sam. They've taken over my stomach.

They're demanding beer.

Coach: What'll it be, Normie?

Norm: Just the usual, Coach. I'll have a froth of beer and a snorkel.

Coach: What would you say to a beer, Normie?

Norm: Daddy wuvs you.

Sam: What'd you like, Normie?

Norm: A reason to live. Gimme another beer.

Sam: What will you have, Norm?

Norm: Well, I'm in a gambling mood, Sammy. I'll take a glass of whatever cmes out of that tap.

Sam: Oh, looks like beer, Norm.

Norm: Call me Mister Lucky.

Sam: What do you say, Norm?

Norm: Any cheap, tawdry thing that'll get me a beer.

Woody: What's your pleasure, Mr. Peterson?

Norm: Boxer shorts and loose shoes. But I'll settle for a beer.