RhoadsChief Financial OfficerThe Buckle Inc

KEARNEY, NE, Jan 08 (MARKET WIRE) The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store netsales, for stores open at least one year, for the five-week period endedJanuary 3, 2009 increased 13.5 percent from comparable store net salesfor the five-week period ended January 5, 2008. Net sales for thefive-week fiscal month ended January 3, 2009 increased 20.8 percent to$131.2 million from net sales of $108.5 million for the prior yearfive-week fiscal month ended January 5, 2008.Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 48-week period endedJanuary 3, 2009 increased 21.0 percent from comparable store net sales forthe 48-week period ended January 5, 2008. Net sales for the 48-week fiscalperiod ended January 3, 2009 increased 28.1 percent to $744.0 million fromnet sales of $580.9 million for the prior year 48-week fiscal period endedJanuary 5, 2008.During the five-week fiscal month ended January 3, 2009, the Companyrepurchased 165,000 shares of its common stock at an average price of$17.99 per share. These shares were purchased pursuant to the 1,000,000share corporate stock repurchase program authorized by the Board ofDirectors on November 20, 2008. The Company had 800,000 shares remainingto complete this authorization as of the end of the fiscal month.About BuckleOffering a unique mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, andfootwear, Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women.

Known asa denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles,and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company's exclusivebrand, BKE. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates388 retail stores in 39 states compared to 369 stores in 38 states as ofJanuary 8, 2008. To listen to the Company's recorded monthly salescommentary, please call (308) 238-2500.SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACTOF 1995: All forward-looking statements made by the Company involvematerial risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based onfactors which may be beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, theCompany's future performance and financial results may differ materiallyfrom those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements.Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in theCompany's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. TheCompany does not undertake to publicly update or revise anyforward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make itclear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not berealized.News releases and other information about The Buckle, Inc., can be foundon the Internet at B. RhoadsChief Financial OfficerThe Buckle, Inc.308/236-8491Copyright 2009, Market Wire, All rights reserved.-0-.

Weighing in at a combined weight of 210 lbs and age of 90 years, Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman is more than a battle of the UFC’s elder statesman. This fight could be a measuring stick for both of these grizzled vets. Couture isn’t necessarily taking a step up in competition after his match-up with Brandon Vera, but for the first three minutes, Coleman is usually pretty game. That being said, this is a must-win and Couture has a lot to lose. Those first three minutes of round one are crucial. “Captain America” will never lose his lustre with the fans, but a loss to Coleman hurts his credibility in the light heavyweight title picture a lot more than a loss to Vera would have. And what if he wins What does a win against Coleman Prove Couture is expected to win this fight and Coleman is expected to lose, plain and simple. Couture has the advantage everywhere against a fighter who hasn’t evolved whatsoever. Should Couture be the first high calibre opponent that Coleman takes down in nine years, it should be time to reconsider the fight game.

Not only that, but putting a 46-year-old body through the rigors of training camp only to lose to The Hammer would be crushing to the ego. However, from experience, Couture always surprises the MMA pundits and even after a loss to Coleman he would be hard to count out of any fight, unless it’s against Brock Lesnar. On the other hand, Coleman’s in a must-win situation as well. A win against Couture gives Coleman the opportunity to gain some more stock and show that he’s still “here.” He’s still a long, very long shot to contend for the light heavyweight title, but he’d be seen as more than just a serviceable light heavyweight and could give him one final chance to start a run (I didn’t say make a run, just start). In a similar position as Couture, should Coleman drop this fight, he, more so than The Natural would be forced reconsider the idea of continuing his fighting career. Another loss to an elite competitor is only proof positive that he can no longer compete against the upper echelon of 205ers. He may have fought Fedor Emelianenko, well he got his only punch in jokingly as Emelianenko’s hand was raised, but this is the biggest fight of Coleman’s career. Because the outcome may be the final decision he hears. Fans aren’t given the opportunity to see Hall of Fame inductees compete against each other often, so in a way this is a treat, especially for the old school fans.. Twelve reasons:Wilson ChandlerEddy CurryToney DouglasChris DuhonDanilo GallinariAl HarringtonJordan HillLarry HughesJared JeffriesDavid LeeDarko MilicicNate RobinsonKeeping it completely real, the Knicks suck this year. A record of 1-9 and the highlight of the season so far is the fact that Eddy Curry has lost enough weight to start earning some of the $10.5 million we're paying him this year.