Freshmen starting to arrive - Anim to wear #2, Cheatham to wear #24

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

I'm glad somebody finally mentioned Kojis.  Not only was he a great basketball player for MU IIRC graduating as MU's all time leading rebounder, he played for the 1961-62 Packers.

I had to look this up...the 61-62 expansion Chicago Packers of the NBA. You had me going there.

[4everwarriors]

In 2010 you said you weren't sure if that was an urban legend or not did you get confirmation?

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=21888.30;imode

Scottish Fighter,
Not for sure on the accuracy of the story. Maybe one of the old farts here can either confirm or deny. My point was Jae doesn't even belong in the same paragraph with Luke, let alone in a debate regardin' retirin' his number, hey?

[GGGG]

Scottish Fighter,
Not for sure on the accuracy of the story. Maybe one of the old farts here can either confirm or deny. My point was Jae doesn't even belong in the same paragraph with Luke, let alone in a debate regardin' retirin' his number, hey?

You are correct.  Lucas was not the best example. 

[Galway Eagle]

Scottish Fighter,
Not for sure on the accuracy of the story. Maybe one of the old farts here can either confirm or deny. My point was Jae doesn't even belong in the same paragraph with Luke, let alone in a debate regardin' retirin' his number, hey?

"Scottish fighter" haha I like that one.

I was just curious if the story had been confirmed. On google only the 2010 post and up.

[The Lens]

My boss (age 41) who doesn't pay much attention to MU just called me and said:

"You're un-retiring George Thompson's number?!?! What are you guys doing over there?!?!"

[GooooMarquette]

O'Neill rescued Marquette basketball.  Period. 

Absolutely.

[JakeBarnes]

I heard that  George Thompson is going to play under the alias Haanif Cheatham for Marquette next year.

[The Lens]

I heard that  George Thompson is going to play under the alias Haanif Cheatham for Marquette next year.

Did Wojo adopt him?

[willie warrior]

Retire certain numbers that should never be worn again.

3 - Wade
15 - Lee
24 - Thompson
31 - Ellis

The rest are jerseys that can be honored at a much lower standard.  That standard could include people like Jerel McNeal, Wes Matthews, Jae Crowder, Jimmy Butler, Tony Smith, etc.

Nope--Your list of 4 must be expanded to include: Kojis, Lucas and Meminger.

[willie warrior]

O'Neill rescued Marquette basketball.  Period. 

Yes he did, along with McIlvane, Logterman, and Key.

[Nukem2]

Yes he did, along with McIlvane, Logterman, and Key.

They would not have come if Dukiet had stayed.

[Spotcheck Billy]

It says "down nine of a possible 36" (i.e., 27) -- not "down to nine out of a possible 36."

Poor writing, not poor math.

Thanks, I read it twice before posting and still mistook the context

[willie warrior]

They would not have come if Dukiet had stayed.

Of course Dukiet was given his walking papers.

[Nukem2]

Of course Dukiet was given his walking papers.

Obviously, but KO was,well, the key to Key, et al......

[MUfan12]

Back to the original post... Haanif will wear #25 next season- https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/604031669008515072

[Pakuni]

Back to the original post... Haanif will wear #25 next season- https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/604031669008515072

Our brief local nightmare is over.

[Golden Avalanche]

Our brief local nightmare is over.

Only if they terminated Wojo.....

[StillAWarrior]

Our brief local nightmare is over.

Mark your calendars boys and girls.  It should be some time in 2024 when Marquette has another "internal miscommunication" and somebody assigns No. 24 to an incoming freshman.

This really shouldn't be that hard.  I'd think somebody in the department could make a list or something.

[🏀]

Go ahead and throw this ridiculousness into the meme tournament.

[Lighthouse 84]

Move along.  Nothing to see here. 

[4everwarriors]

Back to the original post... Haanif will wear #25 next season- https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/604031669008515072

Someone fooked up, but handled in a most professional manner by our coach, ai na?

[GooooMarquette]

What a relief this is over.

Now let's hope the AD never tries to hire a head coach named Al....

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Perhaps these Drake lyrics can provide a clue:

24's on my Escalade
They call me Brute Force
My boy Haanif is the judge
Cuz he runs the f***cking court

My boy be on his way
Don't cheat him in Wisconsin
Give Florida respect
F*** You George Thompson!

My source now tells me George won the rap battle vs Drake:

You Clearly Canadian while I'm Original New York
Seltzer bubble up every time I go to work
My moves are so sweet, just call me cream soda
Homer tell these fools, I'm more Brute Force than Yoda

Haanif wear 24?  Nah, that I gotta nix
Now I'm seeing ghosts again like it's 2006
'Cept Wojo ain't tan and he don't know karate
And what's this about Diener?  He never tried to call me

Now tell Haanif his choice
If he wants to stay alive
When I say it, heed my voice
Wear number 25 (drops the mic...)

[GGGG]

My source now tells me George won the rap battle vs Drake:

You Clearly Canadian while I'm Original New York
Seltzer bubble up every time I go to work
My moves are so sweet, just call me cream soda
Homer tell these fools, I'm more Brute Force than Yoda

Haanif wear 24?  Nah, that I gotta nix
Now I'm seeing ghosts again like it's 2006
'Cept Wojo ain't tan and he don't know karate
And what's this about Diener?  He never tried to call me

Now tell Haanif his choice
If he wants to stay alive
When I say it, heed my voice
Wear number 25 (drops the mic...)

This did not go unappreciated.

[Dr. Blackheart]

There are 36 legal numbers in college basketball.  MU has retired 9 legal numbers leaving 27.  There are 13 players on a team. MU has only publically unretired one of these numbers, and that has happened not once but twice.

The honored person who graced that number was a pioneer, overcoming odds, becoming a legend.  A media member. A great corporate citizen.  A grateful and giving alumni. A community and university leader.

There are 27 numbers to choose from, but only one George Thompson.  I think MU has forgotten it is about the people all too often lately.  Glad Wojo stepped up and corrected this misstep.  That takes leadership.