2005-2006 Matadors in Review

In honor of the Chicago Bulls starting training camp today, I think it's only fair that we go back to the 2005-2006 season and look at the season that was. And, of course, when I say "the season that was," we all know that I mean "Let's look back at the 2005-2006 Matadors." First established for the 2003-2004 season, the Matadors are the Bulls' all male dance team, who rumble their way through the 41 homegames each season. These are the outgoing members of the 2005-2006 Matadors, complete with a pic, a name, and the most interesting fact:


Full Name: Adam McKinney
Boxers or briefs: Captain Commando


Full Name: Bernardo Dionicio
Tattoos/Birthmarks: Tattoo of the Hamburglar


Full Name: Corie Paige
...I don't think we need an interesting fact.


Full Name: David Bradley Gross
Favorite animal to eat: Walrus


Full Name: DeLawrence J. Faison
My idea of a romantic evening is... Blowing up my lover in the video game Halo 2.


Full Name: John Hildebrand
Waist/Pant size: Elastic
Best Buffet: Todai [Branlee's note: "I wholeheartedly agree"]


Full Name: Kevin Blanchard
Dream job: Host of “The Price is Right”


Full Name: Kevin C. Swier
Boxers or briefs: Boxer-briefs...my boys need a house.


Full Name: Kirby Van Vliet
Female celebrity you’d most like to meet: Could we just put Robert De Niro in a dress?


Full Name: Michael Angelo Stack
Most embarrassing moment: My life is an embarrassing moment.


Full Name: Vito Vittore
Female celebrity you’d most like to meet: Rachael Ray [Branlee's note: "!!!!!!!!!"]

For any interested party, 2006-2007 Matador auditions are being held in Chicago on October 14. The next class of Matadors will be profiled right here on FC when they become available.

Here's the full Matadors home page, for those who care. Everything you really need to know is up there, though.