Philet of Soul Interviews Superfans Graziani's Gang - FEBRUARY 06
In an exclusive to Philet of Soul, "Graziani's Gang" founders, and all around Soul Superfans Bobby O'Sullivan, and Ryan Mehaffey were kind enough to sit down with us and discuss their newfound fame, and give us a little insight into themselves, and "Graziani's Gang".
How long have you guys known each other?
Bobby & Ryan: 12 years
Play any sports in school?
Bobby: Basketball, but not any more
Ryan: Basketball, football, baseball, hockey, and now golf.
How long have you been Soul fans?
Bobby & Ryan: Since the first season...
Bobby: I've had season tickets with Jeanne since the first year.
Ryan: I went to 3 games the first season, and have had season tickets since last season.
When/how did the idea for "Graz Gang" come about, and who's taking credit for it?
Ryan: Originally, we were going to call ourselves "Ricky's Renegades" or something like that. But when Ricky left, and Graz joined the Soul, interest turned to Graz.
Bobby: It was a collaborative effort.
Aside from dressing in the eye makeup and blue hair, any pre-game rituals?
Ryan: Listening to our iPods on the way to the game, and staying at Jeannes the night before, talking about the Soul and playing poker.
*NOTE: Bobby is quite the card shark...do NOT play him for money!
Do the chicks dig the blue hair thing?
Ryan: Yeah...first they used to just stare, now they think it's pretty cool.
How are you going to approcah your new-found fame?
Bobby & Ryan: We're going to stay the same as we've always been.
Favorite TV shows?
Ryan: Family Guy
Bobby: Sportscenter
Who's the better singer?
Bobby & Ryan: Bobby.
Ryan: I can't sing at all, but I don't give up!
Genos or Pats?
Bobby & Ryan: Genos
Who wins in Backyard Wrestling?
Ryan: Bobby, because of his size...and submissions...Bobby has the size, but I have the moves!
If we painted .o0O0o.'s head blue, and dyed Hellions beard blue, could they be honorary "Graz' Gang" members?
Bobby & Ryan: Anyone can be part of "Graz' Gang" as long as they're REAL Soul fans. it's all about fun, and a bond among Soul fans.
These guys embody the term "real fans" as well as anyone you'll find. The Philadelphia Soul should be proud to have fans like them
