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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: 4thAndState on February 25, 2009, 08:14:33 AM

Title: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: 4thAndState on February 25, 2009, 08:14:33 AM
Driving to my parking structure for work, I go right past the BC. At 7:20 a.m. there were 20-25 students in line. They looked like they were ready for a long, exciting day.
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: robmufan on February 25, 2009, 08:29:39 AM
It's a nice warm day out...go ahead kids, go to church for ash wed. and then get down to the BC!  I give permission to miss class!
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: 🏀 on February 25, 2009, 08:31:30 AM
It's a nice warm day out...go ahead kids, go to church for ash wed. and then get down to the BC!  I give permission to miss class!

Trust me when I say if robmufan graduated, you can skip class to get into line.
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: jslawder on February 25, 2009, 08:44:20 AM
This reminds me of a Sunday morning in 1986 when the Warriors played N.C. and almost pulled off the upset at the Mecca.   I will never forget that day and no classes should interefere with the opportunity students have over the next few weeks -- it is much more valuable to carry this experience with you into the future!
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: Hards Alumni on February 25, 2009, 08:48:21 AM
I had to make up classes and tests that went on during the 2003 Final Four when I was in New Orleans.

fair? yes.
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: THEGYMBAR on February 25, 2009, 08:51:33 AM
If the students can skip class, alums can skip work!!! Party time.
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: Chili on February 25, 2009, 08:52:59 AM
I wish. My office is 3 blocks from the BC and I am stuck here til 5.15. Oh well. Life goes on.
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: robmufan on February 25, 2009, 08:53:47 AM
If the students can skip class, alums can skip work!!! Party time.

Touche!
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: BrandonA on February 25, 2009, 08:59:17 AM
I would love to skip work, unfortunately, the IRS denied my petition to move the Tax Deadlines back one day...  >:(

My only regret of going into Tax Accounting is I wont be able to travel to Big East games due to busy season. Wish I did more of that in college!
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: GoldenWarrior on February 25, 2009, 09:06:36 AM
A lot of those already in line at 7am are my friends who are still in school.  Wish I was so I could just skip out on a whole day of responsibilities!!!  I am getting out of work early though to join the line, hoping to get a semi-decent seat in the student section (and by that I mean probably half way up the upper deck).

All I know is the BC is gonna be rocking tonight!  THIS GAME IS HUGE!!!!!

WE ARE MARQUETTE!!!
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: MUfan12 on February 25, 2009, 09:12:41 AM
http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/40284352.html

Love it.
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: Moonboots on February 25, 2009, 10:03:00 AM
Lucky bastards.  I have a Theo essay test at 11 I'm going to bomb because I can't think about anything but basketball.  Then to the BC!

WE ARE MARQUETTE!
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: MileHigh on February 25, 2009, 10:05:36 AM
class until 3:40...it is unfortunate
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: GGGG on February 25, 2009, 10:11:41 AM
For those of us not in Milwaukee, Wednesday is the night I usually play basketball than grab some pizza and beer afterwards.  I can count on one hand the number of times I have missed it the past three years.

I am missing it tonight though!  I have my obscenely gold and well-worn Marquette sweatshirt washed and ready to wear when I get home tonight!
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: TallTitan34 on February 25, 2009, 10:41:16 AM
Lucky bastards.  I have a Theo essay test at 11 I'm going to bomb because I can't think about anything but basketball.  Then to the BC!

WE ARE MARQUETTE!

+1
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup on February 25, 2009, 10:43:55 AM
http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/40284352.html

Love it.
The tradition continues. Wonder if they'll stop off at Buck's or Turners for a mid-morning eye-opener too...
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: LON on February 25, 2009, 10:47:13 AM
I would love to skip work, unfortunately, the IRS denied my petition to move the Tax Deadlines back one day...  >:(

My only regret of going into Tax Accounting is I wont be able to travel to Big East games due to busy season. Wish I did more of that in college!

I'm an auditor myself, really is a crappy time of year.
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: Jam Chowder on February 25, 2009, 10:48:50 AM
Lucky bastards.  I have a Theo essay test at 11 I'm going to bomb because I can't think about anything but basketball.  Then to the BC!

WE ARE MARQUETTE!

+1.  Trying to write a Philosophy paper and study for an Econ test, and I can't make myself care enough to do either.
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: Golden Shaka on February 25, 2009, 11:02:22 AM
If anyone is still looking for tickets, I just got one for a buddy coming up from Chicago for $24 at Ticket King Milwaukee. Thought this may be useful

http://www.theticketking.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=910897&event=Marquette+Golden+Eagles+Vs.+Uconn+Huskies
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: Classof83 on February 25, 2009, 11:08:39 AM
If they win this game, skipping class today is going to bleed into staying out all night, sleeping through Thursday classes, then going out Thursday night, only to be too tired to even think about going to anything on Friday.

Nice touch scheduling the game for Ash Wensday, thereby enabling alum to leave work early for "religious reasons".  Another unanticipated but favorable impact on the school will be when the TV cameras show a sea of students/alum displaying a cross on their foreheads.  No room for doubt that WE ARE MARQUETTE is more than a cheer.
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: Ahoya06 on February 25, 2009, 11:24:10 AM
Already about 40 people in line when I drove by about half an hour ago.
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: robmufan on February 25, 2009, 12:37:56 PM
If they win this game, skipping class today is going to bleed into staying out all night, sleeping through Thursday classes, then going out Thursday night, only to be too tired to even think about going to anything on Friday.

Nice touch scheduling the game for Ash Wensday, thereby enabling alum to leave work early for "religious reasons".  Another unanticipated but favorable impact on the school will be when the TV cameras show a sea of students/alum displaying a cross on their foreheads.  No room for doubt that WE ARE MARQUETTE is more than a cheer.

Gesu should send a priest for those in line that could not make it to church!
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: IAmMarquette on February 25, 2009, 01:07:39 PM
If the students can skip class, alums can skip work!!! Party time.


Ugh. I wish. I have to work tonight (teaching) from 6-9pm. Thank science for the miracle of DVR.
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: rugbydrummer on February 25, 2009, 01:07:51 PM
Why stop there? They should have a pre-game mass!!
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: robmufan on February 25, 2009, 01:12:14 PM
Why stop there? They should have a pre-game mass!!

Lets not get too carried away!
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: rugbydrummer on February 25, 2009, 01:21:56 PM
Lets not get too carried away!

it would be awesome!  buzz & the team line up and get ashed before pregame warmups, ha ha! 

Imagine the whole student section, it would be fierce, lol.
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: robmufan on February 25, 2009, 01:22:37 PM
I guess father kelly could do it...he does lead the league in PPGs
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: ChicosBailBonds on February 25, 2009, 01:39:44 PM
http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/40284352.html

Love it.

General Admission seating for students...what a brilliant idea.   ;)
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: THEGYMBAR on February 25, 2009, 01:45:55 PM
Since I cannot sit still today I am officially beginning my pregame preparation at Turners at 4:00pm. I'll be the guy with a smile from ear to ear with a handful of Miller Lite's.

Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: tower912 on February 25, 2009, 01:49:50 PM
The visual imagery of one of the Jesuits down in front of the BC leading an Ash Wednesday service with all of those rabid students would be one for the ages.   The juxtaposition of the imagery would attract and inspire so many Catholic parents and students.....   
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: Tom Crean's Tanning Bed on February 25, 2009, 02:09:15 PM
Campus is definitely starting to thin itself out very rapidly since about 1PM.  I'm going to have to poke my head down there a little early and see what things look like before I head into Turner's or Buck Bradley's to lubricate the throat muscles  ;D
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: robmufan on February 25, 2009, 02:20:58 PM
Anyone been down there recently to see what the student line is looking like?
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: muhoosier260 on February 25, 2009, 02:28:05 PM
i work just a few blocks away and from 5th and state i could see students, so they are back nearly to state street...this was at 12:45.

go to jsonline.com, the story on the front page is about people lining up...the title of this thread should read "students lined up at 3 p.m. yesterday"
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: THEGYMBAR on February 25, 2009, 02:38:02 PM
I was there at 1pm and there were approx. 60 kids outside.
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: SonofPianoMan on February 25, 2009, 02:56:04 PM
I just drove by and there are definitely more than 60 in line now.  My best guess is 500-750.  There was also a solid stream of kids making the hike from campus down the the BC as well. 
Title: Re: Students in Line at 7:20 a.m.
Post by: bs4173 on February 25, 2009, 03:17:54 PM
my 1pm class was probably just over half-filled. i would've been out there by noon if not for an exam that my professor scheduled for 4pm. i, too, will probably bomb my test because i'll be rushing to get out of there.