As I reflect over the past several days it strikes me that our tribe - diverse, spatially scattered, and ranging across the years - has seen fit to band together and hold numerous constituencies accountable. We stoked the sparks of rumor into a full-blown conflagration of Peter Finch rage. Ours was a latter day form of sick, malicious vandalism that would make Delta House proud and keep Dean Wormer up at night. I think we can all take a great deal of pride in what we have accomplished here. This was a tremendous exercise in banality taken virtual form. Not only did we capture the attention of a nation but we achieved the Holy Grail of Hooliganism - we elicited a response from our victims! The mainstream media was forced to stand up and take note; we shamed them into comment! More important, the Williamses felt compelled to say something! Gentlemen, we achieved greatness today. You have staked out your space in the Pantheon of Pranksterdom Heroes! Stand tall, be proud, and Never Forget! I am humbled to be in the presence of such audacity!
Quote from: warthog-driver on March 27, 2012, 08:11:07 PM
As I reflect over the past several days it strikes me that our tribe - diverse, spatially scattered, and ranging across the years - has seen fit to band together and hold numerous constituencies accountable. We stoked the sparks of rumor into a full-blown conflagration of Peter Finch rage. Ours was a latter day form of sick, malicious vandalism that would make Delta House proud and keep Dean Wormer up at night. I think we can all take a great deal of pride in what we have accomplished here. This was a tremendous exercise in banality taken virtual form. Not only did we capture the attention of a nation but we achieved the Holy Grail of Hooliganism - we elicited a response from our victims! The mainstream media was forced to stand up and take note; we shamed them into comment! More important, the Williamses felt compelled to say something! Gentlemen, we achieved greatness today. You have staked out your space in the Pantheon of Pranksterdom Heroes! Stand tall, be proud, and Never Forget! I am humbled to be in the presence of such audacity!
Yes, it was a beautiful thing.
Quote from: warthog-driver on March 27, 2012, 08:11:07 PM
As I reflect over the past several days it strikes me that our tribe - diverse, spatially scattered, and ranging across the years - has seen fit to band together and hold numerous constituencies accountable. We stoked the sparks of rumor into a full-blown conflagration of Peter Finch rage. Ours was a latter day form of sick, malicious vandalism that would make Delta House proud and keep Dean Wormer up at night. I think we can all take a great deal of pride in what we have accomplished here. This was a tremendous exercise in banality taken virtual form. Not only did we capture the attention of a nation but we achieved the Holy Grail of Hooliganism - we elicited a response from our victims! The mainstream media was forced to stand up and take note; we shamed them into comment! More important, the Williamses felt compelled to say something! Gentlemen, we achieved greatness today. You have staked out your space in the Pantheon of Pranksterdom Heroes! Stand tall, be proud, and Never Forget! I am humbled to be in the presence of such audacity!
You're talking about the haikus, right?
Only wish us internet hooligans were so organized when the original Warrior decision was made.
One of the most memorable parts was the news flash last night reporting on what was happening on a message board. Priceless.
Quote from: warthog-driver on March 27, 2012, 08:11:07 PM
As I reflect over the past several days it strikes me that our tribe - diverse, spatially scattered, and ranging across the years - has seen fit to band together and hold numerous constituencies accountable. We stoked the sparks of rumor into a full-blown conflagration of Peter Finch rage. Ours was a latter day form of sick, malicious vandalism that would make Delta House proud and keep Dean Wormer up at night. I think we can all take a great deal of pride in what we have accomplished here. This was a tremendous exercise in banality taken virtual form. Not only did we capture the attention of a nation but we achieved the Holy Grail of Hooliganism - we elicited a response from our victims! The mainstream media was forced to stand up and take note; we shamed them into comment! More important, the Williamses felt compelled to say something! Gentlemen, we achieved greatness today. You have staked out your space in the Pantheon of Pranksterdom Heroes! Stand tall, be proud, and Never Forget! I am humbled to be in the presence of such audacity!
And I'm not going to sit here while you bad mouth the United States of America! Gentlemen!!
Quote from: Warriors4ever on March 28, 2012, 12:08:06 AM
One of the most memorable parts was the news flash last night reporting on what was happening on a message board. Priceless.
It was then that I knew we had achieved immortality. Make no mistake, our racket caused the mainstream media and MU to finally say something. Think about it - both Buzz and LW really said nothing today but they felt compelled to say something. We can take great pride in achieving the Holy Grail of Mischief - a response from the target. They will talk about this day long after we are gone.
As an aside, this old time alumni wonders what this all about ... really about, that is.
One cannot help but have the uneasy feeling that the good father is having troubles making the jump from Scranton to Milwaukee. Likewise, the AD seems have hit the ground full of himself, more than anything else.
Anyway, it is new team, and all three need to settle into and define their roles. One hopes Marquette University follows Coach Williams lead in prayer, discipline, hard work, and teaching students to think, be responsible and to grow/mature as people.
As a footnote, greed is always bad, but mischief can often be good :)
While we seldom agree on any one player, coaching decision or hated rival we definitely showed that the fight is still in the Warrior!!!
Quote from: UticaBusBarn on March 28, 2012, 05:31:41 AM
Likewise, the AD seems have hit the ground full of himself, more than anything else.
He is from ND, did you expect anything less than completely full of himself?
Quote from: icheights on March 28, 2012, 01:07:23 PM
He is from ND, did you expect anything less than completely full of himself?
Seriously, can we stop with this line of attack? My father, a ND grad, is one of the most humble men you will ever meet in your life. So are lots of other ND grads. Yes, some are arrogant, but so are many Marquette grads, including some posters here on MUScoop. This whole notion that we have to be wary of Williams because he went to ND is ridiculous.
Quote from: Norm on March 28, 2012, 01:26:02 PM
Seriously, can we stop with this line of attack? My father, a ND grad, is one of the most humble men you will ever meet in your life. So are lots of other ND grads. Yes, some are arrogant, but so are many Marquette grads, including some posters here on MUScoop. This whole notion that we have to be wary of Williams because he went to ND is ridiculous.
+1, Larry is on our team and deserves our support.
Quote from: warthog-driver on March 28, 2012, 12:20:03 AM
It was then that I knew we had achieved immortality. Make no mistake, our racket caused the mainstream media and MU to finally say something. Think about it - both Buzz and LW really said nothing today but they felt compelled to say something. We can take great pride in achieving the Holy Grail of Mischief - a response from the target. They will talk about this day long after we are gone.
It was Braveheart except nobody died.
I have no problem with ND guy at all. In some ways I wish MU was more like ND.
Quote from: Norm on March 28, 2012, 01:26:02 PM
Seriously, can we stop with this line of attack? My father, a ND grad, is one of the most humble men you will ever meet in your life. So are lots of other ND grads. Yes, some are arrogant, but so are many Marquette grads, including some posters here on MUScoop. This whole notion that we have to be wary of Williams because he went to ND is ridiculous.
Norm, agree 100%. Where Larry Williams went to school isn't my concern. Who he is and what he's about is.
How do you know someone went to ND?
....Don't worry they will tell you
Oh, and by the way the team is called the Golden Eagles now, not the Warriors. Not sure if everyone had gotten the memo yet.
Quote from: icheights on March 28, 2012, 02:16:05 PM
Oh, and by the way the team is called the Golden Eagles now, not the Warriors. Not sure if everyone had gotten the memo yet.
Keep rooting for your yellow chickens. My Warriors will stomp on their throat all day long.
Quote from: Goose on March 28, 2012, 01:41:03 PM
I have no problem with ND guy at all. In some ways I wish MU was more like ND.
uh oh. Here comes the "bring back football" thread.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on March 28, 2012, 02:31:15 PM
Keep rooting for your yellow chickens. My Warriors will stomp on their throat all day long.
Were you at Marquette when the nickname was Warriors?
Quote from: icheights on March 28, 2012, 02:16:05 PM
How do you know someone went to ND?
....Don't worry they will tell you
Al McGuire said, "A Notre Dame grad will pick his nose just so you will notice his class ring..."
Mods: Can you auto change "Golden Eagles" to "Hairy Wet Chickens"? Thank you for your consideration. I expect an email reply acknowledging my suggestion.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on March 28, 2012, 03:47:00 PM
Mods: Can you auto change "Golden Eagles" to "Hairy Wet Chickens"? Thank you for your consideration. I expect an email reply acknowledging my suggestion.
Amen!
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on March 28, 2012, 03:47:00 PM
Mods: Can you auto change "Golden Eagles" to "Hairy Wet Chickens"? Thank you for your consideration. I expect an email reply acknowledging my suggestion.
to be fair, we should also then auto change Hilltoppers to Pillpoppers
Done in the tune of Budweiser's Real Men of Genius...
Real Men of Genius... today we salute you, Mister Overwrought Message Board Poster. You're able to turn the most benign of facts into rumor mongering not seen since the likes of McCarthy. You can turn rumor into fact with hyperbole befitting Baghdad Bob and facts into ad hominem attacks when they fail to fit your narrative. Your tinfoil hat crackles like Jiffy Pop when you create a conspiracy theory, truth and facts be damned, until you get an official statement that says everything without saying anything. So crack open a Budweiser, Mister Overwrought Message Board poster, for you truly do troll with the best of them.
*For the record, I thoroughly enjoyed the past 48-72 hours of whatever this was.
Quote from: warthog-driver on March 28, 2012, 12:20:03 AM
It was then that I knew we had achieved immortality. Make no mistake, our racket caused the mainstream media and MU to finally say something. Think about it - both Buzz and LW really said nothing today but they felt compelled to say something. We can take great pride in achieving the Holy Grail of Mischief - a response from the target. They will talk about this day long after we are gone.
Sheesh. I hope I have a LONG life! lol
Quote from: 77ncaachamps on March 28, 2012, 06:34:23 PM
Sheesh. I hope I have a LONG life! lol
I cannot help but feel that what we accomplished is one for the ages.
Quote from: icheights on March 28, 2012, 02:16:05 PM
Oh, and by the way the team is called the Golden Eagles now, not the Warriors. Not sure if everyone had gotten the memo yet.
Blasphemy
Quote from: caltruda on March 28, 2012, 04:05:38 PM
Done in the tune of Budweiser's Real Men of Genius...
Real Men of Genius... today we salute you, Mister Overwrought Message Board Poster. You're able to turn the most benign of facts into rumor mongering not seen since the likes of McCarthy. You can turn rumor into fact with hyperbole befitting Baghdad Bob and facts into ad hominem attacks when they fail to fit your narrative. Your tinfoil hat crackles like Jiffy Pop when you create a conspiracy theory, truth and facts be damned, until you get an official statement that says everything without saying anything. So crack open a Budweiser, Mister Overwrought Message Board poster, for you truly do troll with the best of them.
*For the record, I thoroughly enjoyed the past 48-72 hours of whatever this was.
Not bad, Cal
Quote from: caltruda on March 28, 2012, 04:05:38 PM
Done in the tune of Budweiser's Real Men of Genius...
Real Men of Genius... today we salute you, Mister Overwrought Message Board Poster. You're able to turn the most benign of facts into rumor mongering not seen since the likes of McCarthy. You can turn rumor into fact with hyperbole befitting Baghdad Bob and facts into ad hominem attacks when they fail to fit your narrative. Your tinfoil hat crackles like Jiffy Pop when you create a conspiracy theory, truth and facts be damned, until you get an official statement that says everything without saying anything. So crack open a Budweiser, Mister Overwrought Message Board poster, for you truly do troll with the best of them.
*For the record, I thoroughly enjoyed the past 48-72 hours of whatever this was.
Classic articulation of good men accomplishing meaningless things!
The latent power of so many determined individuals. Is our next mission to rid ourselves of the hated Golden Eagle name?
What exactly was said in the news about Scoop?
Quote from: caltruda on March 28, 2012, 04:05:38 PM
Done in the tune of Budweiser's Real Men of Genius...
Real Men of Genius... today we salute you, Mister Overwrought Message Board Poster. You're able to turn the most benign of facts into rumor mongering not seen since the likes of McCarthy. You can turn rumor into fact with hyperbole befitting Baghdad Bob and facts into ad hominem attacks when they fail to fit your narrative. Your tinfoil hat crackles like Jiffy Pop when you create a conspiracy theory, truth and facts be damned, until you get an official statement that says everything without saying anything. So crack open a Budweiser, Mister Overwrought Message Board poster, for you truly do troll with the best of them.
*For the record, I thoroughly enjoyed the past 48-72 hours of whatever this was.
Cal, you are my hero.