Love this guy....even made the CBS Sports article...albeit a blurry picture!
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/21800283/night-court-gonzaga-and-duke-to-duke-out-no-1-spot
Personally I am sick of jump around guy.
Yeah, he pales in comparison to Freeway.
His name is Rick Smith.
Quote from: hairyworthen on March 03, 2013, 07:33:53 AM
Personally I am sick of jump around guy.
Sick of super successful Marquette boosters who are generous with their time and money?
Quote from: Avenue Commons on March 03, 2013, 08:10:10 AM
Sick of super successful Marquette boosters who are generous with their time and money?
Get off your high horse. Never said anything negative about the guy. I'm well aware of who he is. I am sick of the scthick and the tv coverage he gets. That's my opinion.
Quote from: Avenue Commons on March 03, 2013, 08:10:10 AM
Sick of super successful Marquette boosters who are generous with their time and money?
+1
Imaging how awful it would be if home games had thousands of passionate alumni like him?
Also after hundreds of threads and thousands of posts here complaining about the old fart alumni making the Bradley Center a morgue, the last thing anyone here should do is complain about Rick Smith.
Love the jump around guy.
Love having a gif of him now.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2257173/marquetteoldguy_medium.gif)
I am with you hilltopper...still amuses me and glad we have him.
I love the jump around guy. I wish all 19,000 had his enthusiasm.
Quote from: AnotherMU84 on March 03, 2013, 08:17:31 AM
+1
Imaging how awful it would be if home games had thousands of passionate alumni like him?
Also after hundreds of threads and thousands of posts here complaining about the old fart alumni making the Bradley Center a morgue, the last thing anyone here should do is complain about Rick Smith.
Again get off your high self righteous horse. I have the right to have an opinion. And I do appreciate what he brings to mu
Quote from: ElDonBDon on March 03, 2013, 08:23:40 AM
I love the jump around guy. I wish all 19,000 had his enthusiasm.
+1000 If everyone in the BC had the passion he does, the MU fan base would be one of the best in the country. Whenever I see someone like him doing something like that, I say to my buddy "wish everyone had his passion". Me personally, I'm fist pumping, clapping, out of my seat...trying to get others riled up as well.
Quote from: Norm on March 03, 2013, 07:42:58 AM
Yeah, he pales in comparison to Freeway.
I haven't seen Freeway in years. Is he still around?
Quote from: LastWarrior on March 03, 2013, 08:55:38 AM
I haven't seen Freeway in years. Is he still around?
I hear him on radio commercials with homer. Both funny and disturbing.
Quote from: hairyworthen on March 03, 2013, 08:24:17 AM
Again get off your high self righteous horse. I have the right to have an opinion. And I do appreciate what he brings to mu
You are coming off as the one on a high horse....and a tool
Quote from: MURFC on March 03, 2013, 08:58:46 AM
You are coming off as the one on a high horse....and a tool
A quote from either one of your mothers: "I bet if you two people met in person, you'd both speak very nicely to each other."
Quote from: MURFC on March 03, 2013, 08:58:46 AM
You are coming off as the one on a high horse....and a tool
And a total Richard Nixon.
Quote from: MURFC on March 03, 2013, 08:58:46 AM
You are coming off as the one on a high horse....and a tool
Whatever. I have a right to my opinion, never said anything disparaging about R. Smith. If you like the jump around thing that's good enjoy it, I don't care for it big deal. That's no reason to jump all over me for not liking R. Smith. And how does that make me a tool?
You know when we are winning when Jump Around Guy starts getting crapped on.
Quote from: hairyworthen on March 03, 2013, 07:33:53 AM
Personally I am sick of jump around guy.
You're not alone. I too am sick of the jump around guy. In fact "sick of", is the wrong phrase because I have always found him annoying.
I also know nothing about the guy personally, but remember he chooses to make these public displays, thus opening himself up to the opinions of others.
Quote from: Avenue Commons on March 03, 2013, 08:10:10 AM
Sick of super successful Marquette boosters who are generous with their time and money?
have to smirk every game when I see him park illegally/on the sly at MATC TBldg parking lot to save $ at the BC parking structure.
:-X
Quote from: TallTitan34 on March 03, 2013, 09:17:13 AM
You know when we are winning when Jump Around Guy starts getting crapped on.
Well, if you can't crap on the students....
Rick Smith is a great man! I'm glad we have him at all the home games.
The folks that don't like him need to look in the mirror and chill in life if that man bothers you.
Quote from: mupanther on March 03, 2013, 09:42:59 AM
Rick Smith is a great man! I'm glad we have him at all the home games.
The folks that don't like him need to look in the mirror and chill in life if that man bothers you.
Agreed. He's having fun, he's a great fan. I have a feeling people that dislike him are the type of people that hate it when other people are happy.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on March 03, 2013, 08:20:13 AM
Love the jump around guy.
Love having a gif of him now.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2257173/marquetteoldguy_medium.gif)
That's Jim Naz's wife right behind him. Great lady!
Quote from: TallTitan34 on March 03, 2013, 09:17:13 AM
You know when we are winning when Jump Around Guy starts getting crapped on.
+ infinity!!!
What a great season if this is what we are complaining about!!!!!
Hope the dude doesn't blow a gasket and keel over while imitatin' the Energizer Bunny.
Hmmm .. I think we need a few more threads ..
http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=10791.0;all
http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=12734
http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=19109
Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 03, 2013, 10:38:00 AM
Hope the dude doesn't blow a gasket and keel over while imitatin' the Energizer Bunny.
Agrred. I recommend doing the fake jump by simply bending the knees. He'll save a lot of breath that way and no one will know.
Anyone else think JAG's wife looks like a blonde haired version of the mom in Home Alone?
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 03, 2013, 10:17:11 AM
That's Jim Naz's wife right behind him. Great lady!
Wow. Jim Naz' Wife! It's rare for those of us on the other side of the velvet rope to be so close to greatness!
BTW, who the fock is Jim Naz?
Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 03, 2013, 10:38:00 AM
Hope the dude doesn't blow a gasket and keel over while imitatin' the Energizer Bunny.
Don't know or care about "Jump Around Guy." My attitude would be different if I were seated behind him, though.
Quote from: mupanther on March 03, 2013, 09:42:59 AM
Rick Smith is a great man! I'm glad we have him at all the home games.
The folks that don't like him need to look in the mirror and chill in life if that man bothers you.
He doesn't bother me, or have any kind of lasting negative impact on my life, so I don't think I need to "look in the mirror and chill".
It's much like turning the radio on in the car and hearing Nickelback. It annoys me then I turn it off.
Quote from: hairyworthen on March 03, 2013, 08:24:17 AM
Again get off your high self righteous horse. I have the right to have an opinion. And I do appreciate what he brings to mu
(http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/30353297.jpg)
Quote from: keefe on March 03, 2013, 11:15:32 AM
Wow. Jim Naz' Wife! It's rare for those of us on the other side of the velvet rope to be so close to greatness!
BTW, who the fock is Jim Naz?
Associate AD at Marquette that keeps all the facilities working like clockwork. The person that makes it so Buzz can have team practices and play games, Markus Roeders can have his team train and compete at Valley Fields, the person that during the dark era of MU prior to the Al, had to find ways for the ROTC to train at the MU Gym while also allowing Crean, Deane or whomever also find time for their programs to practice.
The person that was the tournament manager for three of the NCAA tournaments at the Bradley Center and a major reason why the NCAA keeps coming back to Milwaukee because of his expertise and attention to detail...the NCAA loves Jim.
27 years at MU in the Athletic Department.
It was great to hear the speeches yesterday mention so many names that are still around. That's great to hear.
Quote from: MUSF on March 03, 2013, 12:26:51 PM
He doesn't bother me, or have any kind of lasting negative impact on my life, so I don't think I need to "look in the mirror and chill".
It's much like turning the radio on in the car and hearing Nickelback. It annoys me then I turn it off.
Funny, early on you said he was annoying.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 03, 2013, 12:31:25 PM
Associate AD at Marquette that keeps all the facilities working like clockwork. The person that makes it so Buzz can have team practices and play games, Markus Roeders can have his team train and compete at Valley Fields, the person that during the dark era of MU prior to the Al, had to find ways for the ROTC to train at the MU Gym while also allowing Crean, Deane or whomever also find time for their programs to practice.
The person that was the tournament manager for three of the NCAA tournaments at the Bradley Center and a major reason why the NCAA keeps coming back to Milwaukee because of his expertise and attention to detail...the NCAA loves Jim.
27 years at MU in the Athletic Department.
It was great to hear the speeches yesterday mention so many names that are still around. That's great to hear.
Roger. Gen Schwarzkopf and Gen Horner were asked who was the most important man in Desert Storm and both said Gen Gus Pagonis, the Chief Logistician for the Corps. Logistics dudes don't get the ink that tankers and fliers and grunts get but nothing gets done without them. And a bad logistician is deadlier than the enemy. I was always amazed at how our MX (Maintenance) guys had millions of parts on hand in the most primitive remote fields but that was a function of Logistics. I get why a guy like Naz is worth his weight in gold.
Quote from: bradley center bat on March 03, 2013, 12:40:41 PM
Funny, early on you said he was annoying.
MUSF is annoyed by life, man. Some people love being miserable.
Quote from: bradley center bat on March 03, 2013, 12:40:41 PM
Funny, early on you said he was annoying.
Yes he annoys me, but doesn't have a lasting impact on me. Again, a lot like Nickelback. I thought that post was pretty clear.
Wow, a thread where a couple posters are upset that a booster is TOO passionate about MU? There have been some dumb posts on the board, but this one jumps to the top of my list. Respect those who have made it and still know how to have fun and not take themselves too seriously.
Quote from: keefe on March 03, 2013, 12:53:32 PM
MUSF is annoyed by life, man. Some people love being miserable.
No, I'm not. I just don't see eye to eye with you on much.
I love life, and have a pretty darn good one.
Quote from: MUSF on March 03, 2013, 12:57:22 PM
No, I'm not. I just don't see eye to eye with you on much.
I love life, and have a pretty darn good one.
Good for you. Keep it up.
Love Jump Around Guy. I always smile whenever they show him on TV when I'm watching with non-alumni. Everyone thinks it's funny and cool that he's there for every home game, is so enthusiastic and gets on TV every time.
Quote from: sroirraw on March 03, 2013, 12:56:32 PM
Wow, a thread where a couple posters are upset that a booster is TOO passionate about MU? There have been some dumb posts on the board, but this one jumps to the top of my list. Respect those who have made it and still know how to have fun and not take themselves too seriously.
Who's upset with the guy? You guys are setting a lot of straw men on fire here. I'll try to make it simple.
"Jump around guy"This guy jumps all the time.
I see it and it annoys me.
I stop looking at him and stop thinking about it.
Rick SmithI don't know him at all.
He is apparently a successful booster that likes to jump around.
I respect his success.
I respect and admire his contributions to MU.
I respect the fact that he likes to jump around, but see above.
Quote from: LastWarrior on March 03, 2013, 08:55:38 AM
I haven't seen Freeway in years. Is he still around?
One of my friends gave him my cell #. Every so often Mr. McCarter leaves me a voicemail, "Wanting to talk hoops."
Quote from: MUSF on March 03, 2013, 01:07:15 PM
Who's upset with the guy? You guys are setting a lot of straw men on fire here. I'll try to make it simple.
"Jump around guy"
This guy jumps all the time.
I see it and it annoys me.
I stop looking at him and stop thinking about it.
Rick Smith
I don't know him at all.
He is apparently a successful booster that likes to jump around.
I respect his succe ss.
I respect and admire his contributions to MU.
I respect the fact that he likes to jump around, but see above.
Exactly.
I appreciate his enthusium for mu, I think the jumping has past its time kind of like the wave. I think people are confusing the guy with the act. I am amazed at how many people have their panties in a bunch over this.
Quote from: MUSF on March 03, 2013, 01:07:15 PM
Who's upset with the guy? You guys are setting a lot of straw men on fire here. I'll try to make it simple.
"Jump around guy"
This guy jumps all the time.
I see it and it annoys me.
I stop looking at him and stop thinking about it.
Rick Smith
I don't know him at all.
He is apparently a successful booster that likes to jump around.
I respect his success.
I respect and admire his contributions to MU.
I respect the fact that he likes to jump around, but see above.
SO both Jump Around Man and Rick Smith annoy you. Have you considered getting help to deal with life's many, many annoyances? Then your "good life" can be even more good!
As Zen teaches us, compassion takes courage. Be brave, my friend.
Quote from: keefe on March 03, 2013, 01:23:26 PM
SO both Jump Around Man and Rick Smith annoy you. Have you considered getting help to deal with life's many, many annoyances? Then your "good life" can be even more good!
As Zen teaches us, compassion takes courage. Be brave, my friend.
The original poster should also reflect upon the old adage that, "We hate most in other what we fear most in ourselves."
Are you afraid of jumping? Do you not like attention? Do you feel you don't do enough for Marquette? Are you bad at math and could not be a civil engineer nor successful business owner? Are you incapable of growing a kick ass mustache? Do you have terrible season tickets?
If any of the above are true, you may have found the reasons you dislike the Jump Around Guy. I think this has been a very productive session. But your time is up. Please make your check for therapy payable to: "The Blue and Gold Fund."
Quote from: hairyworthen on March 03, 2013, 01:19:06 PM
Exactly.
I appreciate his enthusium for mu, I think the jumping has past its time kind of like the wave. I think people are confusing the guy with the act. I am amazed at how many people have their panties in a bunch over this.
I don't think people have their 'panties in a bunch."
Didn't your mother teach you if you don't have anything nice to say , don't say it at all. ;)
Who is Rick Smith? I take he he's an alum who has made some coin and given some to MU.
How did he make his dough?
I promise you that the students absolutely love him. How many of you can say that?
/finished
Quote from: keefe on March 03, 2013, 01:23:26 PM
SO both Jump Around Man and Rick Smith annoy you. Have you considered getting help to deal with life's many, many annoyances? Then your "good life" can be even more good!
As Zen teaches us, compassion takes courage. Be brave, my friend.
It's the same guy. Finkel is Einhorn. Try to keep up.
Quote from: jsglow on March 03, 2013, 01:44:24 PM
I promise you that the students absolutely love him. How many of you can say that?
/finished
This is a few years ago but I bought 6 pitchers for a group of students after a game. I'm not sure they loved me but they did like me.
Quote from: MUSF on March 03, 2013, 01:46:49 PM
It's the same guy. Finkel is Einhorn. Try to keep up.
Please. Don't patronize. I followed your obtuse logic. Don't even begin to think you can match wits.
Quote from: keefe on March 03, 2013, 01:42:07 PM
Who is Rick Smith? I take he he's an alum who has made some coin and given some to MU.
How did he make his dough?
I put myself through school working for Rick Smith 20-some years ago. He has two Masters degrees from MU, in BuAd and Engineering IIRC. Was still a kid, relatively speaking, when he cobbled together enough cash to buy Robinson and Associates in Brookfield WI. Company is now RA Smith National (civil engineering, surveying, etc).
One of the hardest working guys I've met, and I never knew him to put dollars ahead of professional integrity. One of the good guys.
His company name is on the pocket Marquette schedule.
Quote from: keefe on March 03, 2013, 01:48:41 PM
Please. Don't patronize. I followed your obtuse logic. Don't even begin to think you can match wits.
Wouldn't think of it. We all know you are smarter, stronger, and generally more awesome than most. Besides, if any of us forget these facts you are right there to remind us.
Quote from: Oldgym on March 03, 2013, 02:02:51 PM
I put myself through school working for Rick Smith 20-some years ago. He has two Masters degrees from MU, in BuAd and Engineering IIRC. Was still a kid, relatively speaking, when he cobbled together enough cash to buy Robinson and Associates in Brookfield WI. Company is now RA Smith National (civil engineering, surveying, etc).
One of the hardest working guys I've met, and I never knew him to put dollars ahead of professional integrity. One of the good guys.
Glad to hear that. Too many see the dollars as the end. And that end never justifies the means.
I worked overseas for many years and foreigners laughed that we Americans were constrained by the FCPA. I told a Brit colleague that if everyone adhered to those same ethical standards then business would be based on efficiency and not who could hand over the largest suitcase.
Glad to hear a Marquette guy has done well and did it the right way.
Quote from: mupanther on March 03, 2013, 01:35:52 PM
I don't think people have their 'panties in a bunch."
Didn't your mother teach you if you don't have anything nice to say , don't say it at all. ;)
Let see, so far in this thread i have been accused of complaining about r smith, been called a dick and a tool, accused of crapping on r smith,been told to look in the mirror, been told I made the dumbest post of all time, all because I said I am sick of the jump guy. And you are telling me to say something nice? I shouldn't have gone to the high horse post, but come on the self righteousness gets tiring after a while.
Quote from: hairyworthen on March 03, 2013, 02:34:33 PM
Let see, so far in this thread i have been accused of complaining about r smith, been called a dick and a tool, accused of crapping on r smith,been told to look in the mirror, been told I made the dumbest post of all time, all because I said I am sick of the jump guy. And you are telling me to say something nice? I shouldn't have gone to the high horse post, but come on the self rightgesness gets tiring after a while.
Look to Zen for the answer:
Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience.
It is not any more complicated that that.
Mindfulness is opening to and receiving the present moment.
Pleasant or unpleasant, receive it as it while neither clinging to it nor rejecting it.
Quote from: keefe on March 03, 2013, 02:47:32 PM
Look to Zen for the answer:
Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience.
It is not any more complicated that that.
Mindfulness is opening to and receiving the present moment.
Pleasant or unpleasant, receive it as it while neither clinging to it nor rejecting it.
Made me laugh but would have been better in haiku form
Quote from: hairyworthen on March 03, 2013, 03:02:29 PM
Made me laugh but would have been better in haiku form
Haiku was an inside thing with my wife and I. I stopped doing it when she passed away.
But the Buddhist teaching is for real. Embrace it.
Quote from: keefe on March 03, 2013, 03:05:35 PM
Haiku was an inside thing with my wife and I. I stopped doing it when she passed away.
But the Buddhist teaching is for real. Embrace it.
You are always entertaining I will give you that. Sorry about your wife.
Quote from: hairyworthen on March 03, 2013, 02:34:33 PM
Let see, so far in this thread i have been accused of complaining about r smith, been called a dick and a tool, accused of crapping on r smith,been told to look in the mirror, been told I made the dumbest post of all time, all because I said I am sick of the jump guy. And you are telling me to say something nice? I shouldn't have gone to the high horse post, but come on the self rightgesness gets tiring after a while.
It's been said that if you can't say something good about an MU alum, not to say anything at all. I think Jump Around Guy falls into this category.
Quote from: hairyworthen on March 03, 2013, 03:14:32 PM
You are always entertaining I will give you that. Sorry about your wife.
Thanks. My haikus were usually for humor while hers were for sentiment. She was a part of Marquette basketball for two years and loved it but never understood anyone spending time on a board like this. There is an irony in that.
Keefe
Sorry about your wife. My wife thinks posting on here everyday is crazy...not all the ladies get it.
Quote from: AZWarrior on March 03, 2013, 03:16:47 PM
It's been said that if you can't say something good about an MU alum, not to say anything at all. I think Jump Around Guy falls into this category.
I get that, but I guess that is what irked me. I never said or intended to say anything negative about the guy just his jumping.
Quote from: Oldgym on March 03, 2013, 02:02:51 PM
I put myself through school working for Rick Smith 20-some years ago. He has two Masters degrees from MU, in BuAd and Engineering IIRC. Was still a kid, relatively speaking, when he cobbled together enough cash to buy Robinson and Associates in Brookfield WI. Company is now RA Smith National (civil engineering, surveying, etc).
One of the hardest working guys I've met, and I never knew him to put dollars ahead of professional integrity. One of the good guys.
I've always heard positive things about Rick Smith being an all-around good guy. I remember hearing that when all the engineering firms were laying off people during the downturn, Rick was the last to follow-suit (if at all).
Also, his "schtick" may seem old to some, but he's entertaining for any casual fan going to their first MU game. They always get a kick out of it.
The Jumper occasionally gives Sportcenter a Marquette-coming-up teaser before commerical break. All good press for MU.
I'm all for the guy and hope he keeps jumping for years. Much rather have him that than the others who don't.
Quote from: TVDirector on March 03, 2013, 09:34:39 AM
have to smirk every game when I see him park illegally/on the sly at MATC TBldg parking lot to save $ at the BC parking structure.
:-X
makes me think much more of the man. i, for one, have always been willing to waste $5 in gas, and much more in time, to save $3 in parking. speaking for all of us who find the hunt of a free parking in large cities extremely rewarding, i would ask that you not give out this information online...it's poor form.
the jump around thing is totally not my style (and feels a little too much like a UW thing to me), but i hope he's jumping around late into his life...it'll only get better with age. heck, i know i bother those around me with my constant yelling at the refs and inability to sit in my seat.
Wardle2 - yes. I didn't mention that, but he went above-and-beyond for his employees when I was at RA in the late 80s. Probably still does. He represents our school well.
I wonder if next season the two middle-aged gents shakin' it on the Jumbotron will become a thing. Crowd loved it.
If he wasn't wearing gold I'd swear he was a Duke or Pitt graduate; they jump all the time at their games?
Quote from: mutodd5 on March 03, 2013, 07:23:35 AM
Love this guy....even made the CBS Sports article...albeit a blurry picture!
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/21800283/night-court-gonzaga-and-duke-to-duke-out-no-1-spot
If there is one thing to know about jump around, it is a UW tradition, and nobody does it like UW. There are some traditions that cannot be topped, and when you don't (and the best is an older fella doing his best) top it, don't try it.
Isn't it time for MU to start their own tradition? Just sayin, the MU student section now has the UW student section bested (hands down). The UW students cant even seem to cheer in rhythm or together (what a come down from years ago). But Jump Around ... that is the one place where UW is head and shoulders above the rest.
We have the better coach, the better talent, the better system, the better uniforms, the better cheer leaders ... let them have Jump Around.
You guys are pathetic for not liking him. We as students love him. Probably because he's an energetic man who is much older than us, yet still acts like a fool and enjoys the game. If you don't like him, then just don't pay attention, or just leave the court when jump around plays.
But I think you guys have beef with him simply because he gets on the jumbo tron and you guys don't. (;
I love the man. Brings good vibes
I remember back in the early days of the internet, the old geocities Board in 1995, then Mike Juno. I remember reading Mike Deane's comments about making the Dance once every 5 years and being happy with the NIT. I remember third rate recruits like LeDaryl Billingsley jilting us for the likes of Tulane! We played in something called the Great Midwest. Man, I was living in Hong Kong and thrilled just to have connectivity with Marquette hoops.
Scroll forward 18 years. We have the second longest winning streak in the nation, our larder is full with more on the way, we no longer wonder if we'll make the Dance but argue whether we will be a 3 or 4 seed. Our recruits are nationally ranked; I have read here dismissive comments about someone being only ranked in the 90's!
So we manufacture crises in order to keep the adrenaline pumping for that is part of the human condition, given a heritage of famine, disease, war, pestilence, climatic change.
If our biggest challenge is dealing with "The Jumper" then we truly stand in tall cotton. Our stomachs are full and free of disease. Our wine is sweet and plentiful and beautiful women stand ready to cater to our every wish, no matter how unusual. Every man has gold in his pocket, music in his soul, and a song on his lips. And twice a week our Warriors, tall, proud, brave, march out the gates, beyond the ramparts to do battle and make us proud. For a man's destiny is to fight, conquer, and breed.
Gentleman, I say to you that we live in Golden Times. Enjoy the moment for the angels are whispering that all glory is fleeting.
We have come a long way since 1995. Not sure I think our biggest concern is being pro or con Jumping Man just yet.
Quote from: hairyworthen on March 03, 2013, 03:14:32 PM
You are always entertaining I will give you that. Sorry about your wife.
Indeed. I like your stories and insights.
Very sorry about your wife.
I feel a board group hug coming on here.... sigh
Quote from: Oldgym on March 03, 2013, 03:51:01 PM
I wonder if next season the two middle-aged gents shakin' it on the Jumbotron will become a thing. Crowd loved it.
This guy..
Quote from: keefe on March 03, 2013, 05:28:12 PM
I remember back in the early days of the internet, the old geocities Board in 1995, then Mike Juno. I remember reading Mike Deane's comments about making the Dance once every 5 years and being happy with the NIT. I remember third rate recruits like LeDaryl Billingsley jilting us for the likes of Tulane! We played in something called the Great Midwest. Man, I was living in Hong Kong and thrilled just to have connectivity with Marquette hoops.
Scroll forward 18 years. We have the second longest winning streak in the nation, our larder is full with more on the way, we no longer wonder if we'll make the Dance but argue whether we will be a 3 or 4 seed. Our recruits are nationally ranked; I have read here dismissive comments about someone being only ranked in the 90's!
So we manufacture crises in order to keep the adrenaline pumping for that is part of the human condition, given a heritage of famine, disease, war, pestilence, climatic change.
If our biggest challenge is dealing with "The Jumper" then we truly stand in tall cotton. Our stomachs are full and free of disease. Our wine is sweet and plentiful and beautiful women stand ready to cater to our every wish, no matter how unusual. Every man has gold in his pocket, music in his soul, and a song on his lips. And twice a week our Warriors, tall, proud, brave, march out the gates, beyond the ramparts to do battle and make us proud. For a man's destiny is to fight, conquer, and breed.
Gentleman, I say to you that we live in Golden Times. Enjoy the moment for the angels are whispering that all glory is fleeting.
Very wise, Warrior Shaman.
(http://static.thepioneerwoman.com/entertainment/files/2012/08/chief.jpg)
MU needs more people like him, not people saying they are tiring of him.
As far as Alumni fans go, he is the real deal.
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From the latest MU magazine ....
http://www.marquette.edu/magazine/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1365178285&archive=&start_from=&ucat=8&
The jump-around guy
Rick Smith, Eng '73, Grad '82, has a hip-hop act that fires up Marquette fans
Smith is president and owner of R.A. Smith National, a multidiscipline engineering consulting company with 160 employees and $17 million in sales last year. But Golden Eagles fans know him better by his alter ego personality: the "jump-around guy."
The fellow in the suit and tie who bounces along with the student section has become something of a celebrity.
Smith and his wife, Joan, Arts '71, Grad '77, have been going to Marquette games since they were students, when they sometimes camped out to get good seats. Smith flies a Marquette flag outside his company's headquarters in Brookfield, Wis., lowering it to half-staff after a loss.
A few years back, Smith was at a game when the public address system played House of Pain's Jump Around, a '90s party anthem. Smith saw the student section jumping so he started jumping — unaware that he was live on ESPN. Right away, his wife got a frantic call from their son in Washington, D.C., wondering if that was his father jumping on national television.
The students goaded Smith to jump around at the next game and he hasn't stopped since. At a recent game, Smith says, the men sitting in front of him turned around and said: "We paid good money to be in these seats. Why aren't you jumping?" The payoff came when the song played in the second half. — Chris Jenkins
Watch this hip-hop act on Marquette's YouTube lineup at marquette.edu/jump-around-guy.
Honestly, who gives a crap. If he wants to jump let him jump, Im surprised anyone cares its like a minute of the game. We should all just feel lucky we can attend a great MU game in a great environment
Keefe-
Military? Haikus?
Warthog??
Rick Smith is my guy. Would love to have a beer and bratwurst with him.
I thought Rick Smits was taller than that.
What?
Nevermind then!
Anyone do any walleye or muskie fishing lately?
Quote from: hdog1017 on April 18, 2013, 01:32:13 PM
Rick Smith is my guy. Would love to have a beer and bratwurst with him.
At Jim's Timeout
Quote from: Benny B on April 18, 2013, 02:02:43 PM
Anyone do any walleye or muskie fishing lately?
Wisconsin season doesn't open for a couple more weeks.
Quote from: mr.MUskie on April 18, 2013, 03:04:10 PM
Wisconsin season doesn't open for a couple more weeks.
Not sure the ice will be out by then. :P
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on March 03, 2013, 08:20:13 AM
Love the jump around guy.
Love having a gif of him now.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2257173/marquetteoldguy_medium.gif)
With that much energy, wonder how he'll do in Buzz's bootcamp.
Im always wondering? Is "jump around guy" smiling or not?
He's a celebrity among the students for sure. There's nothing wrong with having a number one fan that everyone knows.
Then again, maybe they dont know him...
When I was a freshman in 07-08, I was with the band in NYC for the Big East Tournament. Several us headed down to the Hello Deli (the one with the guy Letterman always used to talk to) and were eating when two adult MU fans walked in. We had a really great conversation with them in the crowded deli and we thought they were really nice people. When they left, I turned to my friends and said "was that the jump-around guy?" Nobody else believed me, but when I saw him on TV again with his wife, I KNEW they were the ones we met at the deli. I just wish we could have gotten a picture.
For those who have met and talked to this guy, does he realize how much of a dork he looks like jumping around? He seems to have no rhythm whatsoever. But maybe that is part of the schtick?
Get him together with Freeway.
Quote from: Norm on April 19, 2013, 08:56:38 AM
For those who have met and talked to this guy, does he realize how much of a dork he looks like jumping around? He seems to have no rhythm whatsoever. But maybe that is part of the schtick?
He does not look like a dork. He looks like an enthusiastic fan. I wish we had a thousand of him in the lower bowl.
I appreciate alumni that are deemed 'cool' by the current student body and I'm hopeful that the two guys who were doing the crazy dance at the ND game become 'regulars'. They were awesome.
I'm also pleased that warriorchick jr. was absolutely mortified when the Superfan guys (Spencer, Mike, Kyle, etc.) told her that they had hung with warriorchick and me down in Lexington and later described her parents as 'The Sh*ts.' (I'm told this is positive 2013 slang for 'cool'.)
Let me assure warriorchick jr. that her mother and I ARE cool. 8-) 8-)
Quote from: warriorchick on April 19, 2013, 09:25:45 AM
He does not look like a dork. He looks like an enthusiastic fan. I wish we had a thousand of him in the lower bowl.
Enthusiastic, yes. Dork looking, yes. The guy doesn't even bounce in rhythm to the music.
I'd take Freeway over the Jump Around Guy, but I don't think Freeway goes to the games anymore.
Norm is right. Looks like an obvious attempt to gain attention and be noticed. If that's the case, mission accomplished and time for a different form of fan support.