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Title: Wade Festivities
Post by: StillWarriors on January 16, 2019, 03:59:51 PM
MU is doing a nice job advertising DWade's celebration, and the $3 food/drinks is a great idea to get people in the doors early....BUT, I haven't seen anything indicating when the "ceremony" will actually take place. It's possible I missed it and I assume halftime, but it would be nice to know for sure.

Anyone have any info or insight on this?
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: PuertoRicanNightmare on January 16, 2019, 04:09:08 PM
I’d like to know what Marquette has in mind? Could Dwyane be statue-worthy?
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 16, 2019, 04:09:53 PM
Videos, press conference and a halftime ceremony....

https://gomarquette.com/news/2019/1/12/mens-basketball-dwyane-wade-attending-jan-20-game-for-d-wade-day.aspx
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on January 16, 2019, 04:12:52 PM
I’d like to know what Marquette has in mind? Could Dwyane be statue-worthy?

You mean in a Han Solo kind of way?
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: warriorchick on January 16, 2019, 04:17:13 PM
Gaaaaah!

I stopped reading when I saw the sentence that used "it's" instead of the proper "its".  All the unemployed and underemployed comm majors out there....

Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 16, 2019, 04:21:06 PM
Gaaaaah!

I stopped reading when I saw the sentence that used "it's" instead of the proper "its".  All the unemployed and underemployed comm majors out there....

Yep. Stuff like that drives me crazy, and really gets under the skin of my daughter - a recent (and currently underemployed) Journalism grad whose hobby is sending corrections to the editors of WaPo and NYT.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: warriorchick on January 16, 2019, 04:27:05 PM
Yep. Stuff like that drives me crazy, and really gets under the skin of my daughter - a recent (and currently underemployed) Journalism grad whose hobby is sending corrections to the editors of WaPo and NYT.

When I was at Marquette, freshman English Comp was one of the toughest classes.  I also had a high school Comp teacher who would give you an automatic failing grade on a paper if he saw something like this.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: StillWarriors on January 16, 2019, 04:28:01 PM
Videos, press conference and a halftime ceremony....

https://gomarquette.com/news/2019/1/12/mens-basketball-dwyane-wade-attending-jan-20-game-for-d-wade-day.aspx

Thanks! Somehow I missed it when MU issued "it's" Press Release.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: GooooMarquette on January 16, 2019, 04:31:22 PM
When I was at Marquette, freshman English Comp was one of the toughest classes.  I also had a high school Comp teacher who would give you an automatic failing grade on a paper if he saw something like this.

Nowadays, they give out "good try!" stickers for that.... :(
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: warriorchick on January 16, 2019, 04:34:22 PM
Nowadays, they give out "good try!" stickers for that.... :(

I took Glow Jr. on a college tour of Butler.  There was a plaque on the wall of one of the buildings about an event that happened there that was the "first of it's kind".

I turned to Glow Jr. and said, "You can't go to school here".
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: IrwinFletcher on January 16, 2019, 04:43:33 PM
Gaaaaah!

I stopped reading when I saw the sentence that used "it's" instead of the proper "its".  All the unemployed and underemployed comm majors out there....

How long ago did you stop reading this board?
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: warriorchick on January 16, 2019, 04:53:24 PM
How long ago did you stop reading this board?

I am able to handle it better when it is non-professional writers.

I do, however, get a little stabby when I see guys use "would of" and "should of" on here, which is way too often.


Glow can attest that I am about as non-OCD as folks come, but the grammar and spelling thing....
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: muwarrior69 on January 16, 2019, 06:11:38 PM
When I was at Marquette, freshman English Comp was one of the toughest classes.  I also had a high school Comp teacher who would give you an automatic failing grade on a paper if he saw something like this.

Ah, the days before spell and grammar check. No wonder we got it right there was no crutch to carry us.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on January 16, 2019, 06:37:23 PM
Pwrsonally when i type on a forum or something of this nature i could nit care less about going back and correcting fat fingered typos.  Now if it was a letter for my business or something of that nature, of course.   Just in looking at this,  the first word i fat fingered the “w” instead of the “e” right next to it.  If someone cant figure out i was typing “personally” then i guess i just dgaf.  Application essays one thing, message boards another.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: tower912 on January 16, 2019, 06:49:26 PM
Had not noticed.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: NorthernDancerColt on January 16, 2019, 07:03:45 PM
Ah, the days before spell and grammar check. No wonder we got it right there was no crutch to carry us.

Autocorrect is the evil stepchild of spell and grammar check. Counterproductive and almost Monarch level mind control stuff. It seems to occur with greater frequency in comments on political blogs. If only George Carlin were still alive to weigh in on it.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: 4everwarriors on January 16, 2019, 07:20:37 PM
Eye dunno watt all da fuss is 'bout, hey?
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: GGGG on January 17, 2019, 08:36:45 AM
Ah, the days before spell and grammar check. No wonder we got it right there was no crutch to carry us.


Not to mention that web pages can be corrected almost instantly.  So often there is a mindset to get something up and mistakes can be corrected later.  (I don't have that mindset BTW.)
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Mike Deane's Seat Belt on January 17, 2019, 09:04:45 AM
when do the FF doors open on sunday, 
 
thanks.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Nukem2 on January 17, 2019, 09:06:50 AM
when do the FF doors open on sunday, 
 
thanks.
Always 1 1/2 hours before game time ( i.e., 9:30 AM on Sunday).
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Mike Deane's Seat Belt on January 17, 2019, 09:15:11 AM
its been a while, but are these 11 am sunday games rare or happen every season?
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: tower912 on January 17, 2019, 09:21:23 AM
All about the television. 
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: BrewCity83 on January 17, 2019, 09:25:00 AM
Hey, I prefer afternoon games to mornings, but I'm glad we're not going on against the NFL playoffs.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: StillWarriors on January 17, 2019, 09:27:01 AM
I don't necessarily mind them, but it did seem to affect the energy in the stadium for the Xavier game, and the stadium was 2/3 empty right before game time. The Flash Sale is a good idea to try to get more butts in the seats earlier.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: jsglow on January 17, 2019, 09:33:05 AM
its been a while, but are these 11 am sunday games rare or happen every season?

The second this year.  I'm not remembering any previous MU Sunday games in prior years but we should really feel blessed as we have a disproportionate share (6 out of 9) of conference Sat./Sun. home games.  Later this season we have Creighton in the Sunday slot but it's at 2p. 
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on January 17, 2019, 10:02:32 AM
I don't necessarily mind them, but it did seem to affect the energy in the stadium for the Xavier game, and the stadium was 2/3 empty right before game time. The Flash Sale is a good idea to try to get more butts in the seats earlier.
So, explain the Seton Hall game at 1pm last Saturday, that also seemed to lack energy.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: StillWarriors on January 17, 2019, 10:07:14 AM
So, explain the Seton Hall game at 1pm last Saturday, that also seemed to lack energy.

No idea, I wasn't able to make that one.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: MU82 on January 17, 2019, 10:11:05 AM
Gaaaaah!

I stopped reading when I saw the sentence that used "it's" instead of the proper "its".  All the unemployed and underemployed comm majors out there....

Well, I am sure that Gaaaah! only has 4 a's in it!
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Mike Deane's Seat Belt on January 17, 2019, 10:11:26 AM
Never thought id possibly have B&G at a MU game. 
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on January 17, 2019, 10:15:46 AM
No idea, I wasn't able to make that one.
Well, student body is back. I would think tons of energy will be in another near sold out building this Sunday.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: tower912 on January 17, 2019, 10:50:41 AM
Won't all of the students still be at mass after a long night of studying?
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: barfolomew on January 17, 2019, 10:52:17 AM
Well, student body is back. I would think tons of energy will be in another near sold out building this Sunday.

They BLOODY well better show up or we'll be SCREWED.
Also, BEER.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Shooter Flatch on January 17, 2019, 11:06:13 AM
The student section had more consistent attendance while they were on break.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: burger on January 17, 2019, 12:07:13 PM
Just bring a few "bats" for Cooley......or at least a Big Bat Head for the student section.....

Get you on National TV and would be hilarious.....
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: warriorchick on January 17, 2019, 01:17:16 PM
Just streamed this movie recently.

I believe that Glow and I were 2 of the 14 people that actually saw it in the Theater back in the eighties.  Several "before they were famous" appearances in here.

Batty, batty, batty!

https://www.youtube.com/v/3po2ER3jxnI
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: SWARM! on January 17, 2019, 01:43:27 PM
Ah, the days before spell and grammar check. No wonder we got it right there was no crutch to carry us.

You didn't get it right.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Litehouse on January 17, 2019, 01:46:46 PM
I think the pre-game specials are a great deal, and they should do something similar every game.  It sure seems like all the restaurants near the FF are busier this year, and I've found it more difficult to get a table anywhere for some food.  If they had specials like this, it would make more sense to just go in early and grab something to eat in the arena.  The FF has more table and counter areas than the BC, so they could make some extra cash by having pre-game specials like that more often.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: warriorchick on January 17, 2019, 01:56:39 PM
I think the pre-game specials are a great deal, and they should do something similar every game.  It sure seems like all the restaurants near the FF are busier this year, and I've found it more difficult to get a table anywhere for some food.  If they had specials like this, it would make more sense to just go in early and grab something to eat in the arena.  The FF has more table and counter areas than the BC, so they could make some extra cash by having pre-game specials like that more often.

One thing those NY fellas didn't gauge properly was the price sensitivity of Milwaukeans when it comes to food, beer, and parking.  This ain't Manhattan.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: SERocks on January 20, 2019, 08:30:25 AM
One thing those NY fellas didn't gauge properly was the price sensitivity of Milwaukeans when it comes to food, beer, and parking.  This ain't Manhattan.

Amen.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Mike Deane's Seat Belt on January 20, 2019, 08:43:27 AM
Where are the ads for the pre game discounts on food and bev.  Not seeing that one?
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on January 20, 2019, 08:43:40 AM
Make sure you are in your seats for opening tip #mubb fans! You don’t want to miss any of our @DwyaneWade Day special features!MarquetteMBB added,
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 20, 2019, 09:40:55 AM
So glad Wade chose MU and MU went after him.  Stars aligned.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: The Lens on January 20, 2019, 09:49:14 AM
All about the television.

Actually combo of TV plus the Bucks now controlling all dates.   Instead of making the open Saturday available to MU like the Bradley Center would have done, the Bucks went out and booked 3 Monster Truck shows.  Marquette was left with Sunday.  Not ideal. 

Should be interesting to see how the Forum gets cleaned up for an 11am tip following an evening Monster Truck show. 

That on campus arena looks nicer and nicer. 
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 20, 2019, 10:07:07 AM
They BLOODY well better show up or we'll be SCREWED.
Also, BEER.

My son has been in line down there since 8:30am, said the students are ready to go
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on January 20, 2019, 10:22:52 AM
My son has been in line down there since 8:30am, said the students are ready to go

The jesuits always taught me to get a second source. 

WarriorDad - your kid report the students are ready to go too??
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 20, 2019, 10:33:22 AM
The jesuits always taught me to get a second source. 

WarriorDad - your kid report the students are ready to go too??

Lol.  Funny.  Wrong, but funny. 
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Goose on January 20, 2019, 12:07:04 PM
Job well done, MU. Nice tribute for the greatest player to ever a MU uniform. DWade provided a ton of wonderful memories for young and old Warrior fans.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: WarriorDad on January 20, 2019, 12:09:07 PM
The jesuits always taught me to get a second source. 

WarriorDad - your kid report the students are ready to go too??

She did not go, she is with us this weekend because the students have the day off tomorrow.  She came home Friday night, back to school tomorrow afternoon.


On TV, the presentation looked ok, but wished it was a better.  Awkward at times. 
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: 21rooster on January 20, 2019, 02:26:23 PM
I loved seeing a player old enough to know he doesn’t have to play it cool and look disinterested when he’s the guest of honor.  All through the second half, DW was getting out of his seat, fired up for his team. Loved it. 
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on January 20, 2019, 03:21:38 PM
Actually combo of TV plus the Bucks now controlling all dates.   Instead of making the open Saturday available to MU like the Bradley Center would have done, the Bucks went out and booked 3 Monster Truck shows.  Marquette was left with Sunday.  Not ideal. 

Should be interesting to see how the Forum gets cleaned up for an 11am tip following an evening Monster Truck show. 

That on campus arena looks nicer and nicer.
Monster Truck for years at the Bradley Center was a Friday/Saturday  weekend in the third weekend in January.  So, this is nothing new. Also, the Bucks controlled their dates at the Bradley Center.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: NickelDimer on January 20, 2019, 03:28:35 PM
Job well done, MU. Nice tribute for the greatest player to ever a MU uniform. DWade provided a ton of wonderful memories for young and old Warrior fans.
Still my favorite player to wear my team’s uni in any sport. Absolutely loved watching him play
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 20, 2019, 03:30:29 PM
Still my favorite player to wear my team’s uni in any sport. Absolutely loved watching him play

Agree.  For all the hate on TC, he wouldn't be here if it wasn't for him.  I'll never understand the hatred for that reason alone.

Wade is an all-timer for us, and we are and remain lucky to have him associated with the school.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Smokin' Jae on January 20, 2019, 03:32:17 PM
Agree.  For all the hate on TC, he wouldn't be here if it wasn't for him.  I'll never understand the hatred for that reason alone.

Wade is an all-timer for us, and we are and remain lucky to have him associated with the school.

unnatural carnal knowledge off
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 20, 2019, 04:15:14 PM
unnatural carnal knowledge off

No thanks.  I'm glad Wade came to MU.  Glad the coaches and administration made it happen.  It has been an incredible blessing for Marquette.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: rocket surgeon on January 20, 2019, 04:29:42 PM
unnatural carnal knowledge off

   wow!  looks like someone needs an arby's and a snickers bar-i hope this click don't count

Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: lawdog77 on January 20, 2019, 04:31:02 PM
Agree.  For all the hate on TC, he wouldn't be here if it wasn't for him.  I'll never understand the hatred for that reason alone.

and Mussolini kept the trains on time...
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Archies Bat on January 20, 2019, 04:34:24 PM
I must be dense.  I don't get the Crean hate.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 20, 2019, 04:37:49 PM
and Mussolini kept the trains on time...

apparently Hitler reference was too much?

Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 20, 2019, 04:39:00 PM
I must be dense.  I don't get the Crean hate.

It is bizarre, really bizarre.  Especially from those that idolize some people and accomplishments that would not have happened.  Makes me laugh.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: lawdog77 on January 20, 2019, 04:46:43 PM
Some people have had personal experiences with Crean. Enough said
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Archies Bat on January 20, 2019, 04:48:19 PM
Some people have had personal experiences with Crean. Enough said

Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Bocephys on January 20, 2019, 04:48:30 PM
Some people have had personal experiences with Crean. Enough said

I’m still holding a grudge that Riley won the camp award over me.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Archies Bat on January 20, 2019, 04:49:37 PM
I’m still holding a grudge that Riley won the camp award over me.

Ok, this is understandable.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: avid1010 on January 20, 2019, 05:01:36 PM
It is bizarre, really bizarre.  Especially from those that idolize some people and accomplishments that would not have happened.  Makes me laugh.
Or if you watch a man act like an ass to his family at a country club and think the way he left (and shopped himself while at MU) was BS then maybe you appreciate the final four but don't appreciate the man.  I dont understand what is bizarre about that.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 20, 2019, 05:14:25 PM
Some people have had personal experiences with Crean. Enough said

Yup, I have some negative ones....I worked for the man.  Dealt with him every single day.  That said...Mussolini?  Wow.  OK.  Even more, the guys that dealt with him more than you or I, the players, they seem to be thankful.  Glad Novak and Wade gave him a bit of love this week.  Neither of those guys would be at MU if it wasn't for him.  We're all better off, despite some of the negative dealings, for how MU benefited.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 20, 2019, 05:21:28 PM
Or if you watch a man act like an ass to his family at a country club and think the way he left (and shopped himself while at MU) was BS then maybe you appreciate the final four but don't appreciate the man.  I dont understand what is bizarre about that.

That's fair, though I find it ironic a lot of those same guys worship the ground KO walked on......speaking of behavior in public and shopping around.

Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: cheebs09 on January 20, 2019, 05:27:17 PM
Thanks for making this a Crean thread Chicos!

I thought MU did a great job with the festivities. It was cool to have the videos from all the players. Very cool honors for Wade with the jacket and the “Dwyane Wade Day” proclamation. The banner was also a nice touch.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: lawdog77 on January 20, 2019, 05:58:06 PM
Yup, I have some negative ones....I worked for the man.  Dealt with him every single day.  That said...Mussolini?  Wow.  OK.  Even more, the guys that dealt with him more than you or I, the players, they seem to be thankful.  Glad Novak and Wade gave him a bit of love this week.  Neither of those guys would be at MU if it wasn't for him.  We're all better off, despite some of the negative dealings, for how MU benefited.
you've never heard that saying before? I have dealt with Crean numerous times, and my perception he was good to the people that could help him. To each is own.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 20, 2019, 06:07:49 PM
Thanks for making this a Crean thread Chicos!

I thought MU did a great job with the festivities. It was cool to have the videos from all the players. Very cool honors for Wade with the jacket and the “Dwyane Wade Day” proclamation. The banner was also a nice touch.

Without Crean, there is no Wade.  They are linked whether we like it or not.

I hope MU posts the videos for the out of towners to see, that would be a nice touch. 
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: warriorchick on January 20, 2019, 06:26:07 PM
Without Crean, there is no Wade.  They are linked whether we like it or not.

I hope MU posts the videos for the out of towners to see, that would be a nice touch.


They are on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1087059031372386304
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on January 20, 2019, 07:27:46 PM
Lots of video on the Marquette YouTube Channel.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: DarkWarrior on January 20, 2019, 08:20:09 PM
Crean was the right guy at the right time. He brought us Wade and a FINAL 4. That connection raises the image of Marquette in the world of college basketball nearly as much as Al McGuire and the 1977 National Championship and more importantly it re-established our relevance in college basketball in the 21st century. WOJO is standing on that foundation today.

I got to spend a fair amount of time with Crean when we were building the Al McGuire Center. He was completely A-D-D but also an intensely focused and caring about MU basketball. Having spoken with him on 2 occasions in recent years, he surprisingly remembers me and is always engaging. I think he has matured into a pretty decent human being. His bad departure really destroyed his image at MU. In retrospect, very glad we had him. I also believe he remains very connected to his Marquette memories. I think our relationship with Tom Crean should be based on incredible positive shared experience.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: DarkWarrior on January 20, 2019, 08:23:19 PM
Note CBS Sports Network broadcast the entire Wade halftime and then Wade spoke to the CBS Announcers for a signficant part of the 2nd half. Worth watching! I don't remember a broadcast halftime of a past player event in recent memory. Glad I recorded it!
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: pbiflyer on January 20, 2019, 09:33:50 PM
Still my favorite player to wear my team’s uni in any sport. Absolutely loved watching him play

As a Heat fan from their beginning, I am thrilled that Wade got drafted by them. I remember sitting in a Mexican restaurant in Tallahassee, Fl during the draft and everyone looking at the crazy dude standing and cheering as the Heat's pick was announced.

 
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Lennys Tap on January 20, 2019, 09:38:07 PM
Crean was the right guy at the right time. He brought us Wade and a FINAL 4. That connection raises the image of Marquette in the world of college basketball nearly as much as Al McGuire and the 1977 National Championship and more importantly it re-established our relevance in college basketball in the 21st century. WOJO is standing on that foundation today.

I got to spend a fair amount of time with Crean when we were building the Al McGuire Center. He was completely A-D-D but also an intensely focused and caring about MU basketball. Having spoken with him on 2 occasions in recent years, he surprisingly remembers me and is always engaging. I think he has matured into a pretty decent human being. His bad departure really destroyed his image at MU. In retrospect, very glad we had him. I also believe he remains very connected to his Marquette memories. I think our relationship with Tom Crean should be based on incredible positive shared experience.

Give it a rest, Chico. We know you worship Cream in all of your identities/iterations.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Lennys Tap on January 20, 2019, 09:40:33 PM
Without Crean, there is no Wade.   

Crean is D Wades father? That's a scoop!
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: 79Warrior on January 20, 2019, 09:59:10 PM
It is bizarre, really bizarre.  Especially from those that idolize some people and accomplishments that would not have happened.  Makes me laugh.

I liked Crean but I totally understand the mixed feelings. Not that bizarre really.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: We R Final Four on January 20, 2019, 10:50:42 PM
Crean is D Wades father? That's a scoop!
LOL!
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: The Lens on January 20, 2019, 10:56:47 PM
KO - an pretty boy who would tell you he’s an pretty boy

TC - an pretty boy who would tell you he’s Jesus Christ.

I’m sure you all can tell from my use of an that I didn’t type pretty boy.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: MomofMUltiples on January 20, 2019, 11:05:57 PM
Note CBS Sports Network broadcast the entire Wade halftime and then Wade spoke to the CBS Announcers for a signficant part of the 2nd half. Worth watching! I don't remember a broadcast halftime of a past player event in recent memory. Glad I recorded it!

Yes, and the best part about it was that not only was Wade very engaging, but we didn’t have to listen to Gillen for a long time!
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: NorthernDancerColt on January 20, 2019, 11:13:03 PM
KO - an pretty boy who would tell you he’s an pretty boy

TC - an pretty boy who would tell you he’s Jesus Christ.

I’m sure you all can tell from my use of an that I fight type pretty boy.

I’m an pretty boy

I’m an pretty boy

I’m an pretty boy just the same

But I’d rather be an pretty boy

Than to go to Notre Dame
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: 1SE on January 21, 2019, 12:01:23 AM
Note CBS Sports Network broadcast the entire Wade halftime and then Wade spoke to the CBS Announcers for a signficant part of the 2nd half. Worth watching! I don't remember a broadcast halftime of a past player event in recent memory. Glad I recorded it!

Audition for a commentary gig. He did well!
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: MUHoopsFan2 on January 21, 2019, 01:28:15 AM
Give it a rest, Chico. We know you worship Cream in all of your identities/iterations.
What does A-D-D mean!? spell it out or don't type it. I can't stand abbreviations...just say it or don't even go there. It makes one seem cowardly...
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: MUHoopsFan2 on January 21, 2019, 01:33:09 AM
I must be dense.  I don't get the Crean hate.
Neither do I...I love the guy as a coach. Never met him as a person. But seemed driven and devoted and dedicated to be the best. All the other stuff I think is noise and alot of people in their feelings too much. The man was a winner. And he did bring in Buzz too didn't he and recruited Wade, Novak, and Diener. Enough said. He was a great speaker to me as well...
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 21, 2019, 01:36:38 AM
Crean is D Wades father? That's a scoop!

Nope, though Wade has called him a father figure.

His words, not mine


https://www.instagram.com/p/Bed2f1QAzN3/?hl=en





Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 21, 2019, 01:40:08 AM
Give it a rest, Chico. We know you worship Cream in all of your identities/iterations.

Nope.  Appreciate what he did for the university, did something we hadn’t done in decades and haven’t done since.  He could be an enormous pretty boy, he was tough to work for....I also think he has grown up a bit.  There’s a reason why many players swear by him and call him father figure like.  I’ll always take their word over yours.  No offense.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 21, 2019, 01:42:21 AM
Give it a rest, Chico. We know you worship Cream in all of your identities/iterations.

You think I am Darkwarrior now???   Hysterical.  God forbid someone have something positive to say about a man you loathe.  Am I Dwayne Wade, too.....he had a lot of nice things to say about his former coach...so did Novak...i’m Steve now, too?  Lol

Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on January 21, 2019, 01:43:35 AM
What does A-D-D mean!? spell it out or don't type it. I can't stand abbreviations...just say it or don't even go there. It makes one seem cowardly...

ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Cheeks on January 21, 2019, 01:46:15 AM
Neither do I...I love the guy as a coach. Never met him as a person. But seemed driven and devoted and dedicated to be the best. All the other stuff I think is noise and alot of people in their feelings too much. The man was a winner. And he did bring in Buzz too didn't he and recruited Wade, Novak, and Diener. Enough said. He was a great speaker to me as well...

Some alums were used to getting their way with previous administrations.  I worked there with Deane and Crean, that stopped and alienated some.  He wasn’t a drinker, he did things much differently then the old MU way.  He was a jerk at times, which didn’t help....then again KO was as big of a jerk but always got a pass.  Just the way it is.  We are a better program for his contributions.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: avid1010 on January 21, 2019, 07:32:16 AM
As a Heat fan from their beginning, I am thrilled that Wade got drafted by them. I remember sitting in a Mexican restaurant in Tallahassee, Fl during the draft and everyone looking at the crazy dude standing and cheering as the Heat's pick was announced.
If it wasn't Peppers...you were at the wrong Mexican restaurant.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 21, 2019, 08:00:04 AM
Audition for a commentary gig. He did well!

Wade has been doing NBA commentary work for a few years.  He has worked the NBA Finals as a "studio" analyst (studio in quotes since ABC moves their studio segments on-site for the Finals).
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: pbiflyer on January 21, 2019, 08:07:33 AM
If it wasn't Peppers...you were at the wrong Mexican restaurant.

It wasn't, but wasn't my choice. (I've been to Peppers before, awesome chips and salsa). And the one I was at is now an Asian Fusion restaurant. 
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: pbiflyer on January 21, 2019, 03:23:42 PM
Back on topic. The Miami Heat posted the event on their Facebook page. Great Marquette coverage to the Heat fanbase!
(not sure how to link the post)

<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMiamiHeat%2Fvideos%2F1709549395813009%2F&show_text=1&width=476" width="476" height="612" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe>

Thanks to Marquette University Dwyane Wade officially has his own day!

See how Marquette Men's Basketball and the city of Milwaukee honored Father Prime on D. Wade Day and the halftime surprise that came with it 👀
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Marqevans on January 21, 2019, 04:14:45 PM
MU is doing a nice job advertising DWade's celebration, and the $3 food/drinks is a great idea to get people in the doors early....BUT, I haven't seen anything indicating when the "ceremony" will actually take place. It's possible I missed it and I assume halftime, but it would be nice to know for sure.

Anyone have any info or insight on this?

Still looking for my $3 beer.  None of the concessions upstairs knew what I was talking about.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: BrewCity83 on January 21, 2019, 04:21:43 PM
We got in line for the $3 drinks at 10:48 and the lines were S L O W   A  F .  There were 12 people in line ahead of us, 12 minutes to go, we figured fine, we're in line no problem.  Wrong.   At 11:00 when the anthem came on they stopped serving and abruptly told the people at the front of the line that the specials were over.  In that 12 minutes they served 6 people in my line and the other lines weren't any faster.  So there was no courtesy cutoff, like ok, these guys were in line way in advance of the cutoff, they qualify for the specials, nothing like that.  Not a lot of goodwill earned in my book on that deal.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: forgetful on January 21, 2019, 04:31:01 PM
We got in line for the $3 drinks at 10:48 and the lines were S L O W   A  F .  There were 12 people in line ahead of us, 12 minutes to go, we figured fine, we're in line no problem.  Wrong.   At 11:00 when the anthem came on they stopped serving and abruptly told the people at the front of the line that the specials were over.  In that 12 minutes they served 6 people in my line and the other lines weren't any faster.  So there was no courtesy cutoff, like ok, these guys were in line way in advance of the cutoff, they qualify for the specials, nothing like that.  Not a lot of goodwill earned in my book on that deal.

Likely it was computer system related. At 11:00, automatically switched to normal prices when ringing people up. Honestly, not much they could do in that situation.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: warriorchick on January 21, 2019, 04:42:17 PM
We got in line for the $3 drinks at 10:48 and the lines were S L O W   A  F .  There were 12 people in line ahead of us, 12 minutes to go, we figured fine, we're in line no problem.  Wrong.   At 11:00 when the anthem came on they stopped serving and abruptly told the people at the front of the line that the specials were over.  In that 12 minutes they served 6 people in my line and the other lines weren't any faster.  So there was no courtesy cutoff, like ok, these guys were in line way in advance of the cutoff, they qualify for the specials, nothing like that.  Not a lot of goodwill earned in my book on that deal.

We got there at 9:30 when the doors opened and there were no lines whatsoever.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: BrewCity83 on January 21, 2019, 04:54:43 PM
We got there at 9:30 when the doors opened and there were no lines whatsoever.

Well, if you would have wanted another round for the start of the game, I suspect you would've had to get in line by about 10:30 to get your drink before tipoff.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: warriorchick on January 21, 2019, 05:03:19 PM
Well, if you would have wanted another round for the start of the game, I suspect you would've had to get in line by about 10:30 to get your drink before tipoff.

One was enough. And the $3 breakfast sandwiches were a great deal and were surprisingly good.
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Ardmore Mug on January 21, 2019, 05:17:28 PM
We got there around 945 and didn't have any problem w/ the Bloody Mary's and the also incl screwdrivers for $3, at the bar.. We were at the Sect 119 bar area...  Even got a seat.  There was a long line for the sandwiches.  We actually got in line a couple of times and got our drinks in plenty of time... OH  BTW..The bartenders said they didn't know anything about the drink "specials" until they got to work.The beer was around the corner from the bar, and I saw a couple of other customers who had cans of Pabst...  Not sure what , if other, beers were offered.... 8-)   
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: QPSS70 on January 21, 2019, 06:17:17 PM
Not sure what , if other, beers were offered.... 8-)


After asking a number of different people working for Fiserv Forum where to get the Flash beer deal, I finally found Hamm's being sold for $3 from a beer cart guy. 
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: theBabyDavid on January 21, 2019, 06:28:31 PM
I’d like to know what Marquette has in mind? Could Dwyane be statue-worthy?

(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/08/02/22/36D0C47A00000578-3720552-image-a-68_1470172042328.jpg)
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: theBabyDavid on January 21, 2019, 06:34:25 PM
I’d like to know what Marquette has in mind? Could Dwyane be statue-worthy?

(https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ugly-sculptures-18-57c531b7cc979__700.jpg)
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: theBabyDavid on January 21, 2019, 06:40:37 PM
I’d like to know what Marquette has in mind? Could Dwyane be statue-worthy?

(http://images.china.cn/attachement/jpg/site1007/20121231/001372a9ae05124b87d34b.jpg)
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: theBabyDavid on January 21, 2019, 06:44:17 PM
I’d like to know what Marquette has in mind? Could Dwyane be statue-worthy?

(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/11/05/article-2057902-0EABB53D00000578-403_634x778.jpg)
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: theBabyDavid on January 21, 2019, 06:50:40 PM
I’d like to know what Marquette has in mind? Could Dwyane be statue-worthy?


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/4834830684_a397483423_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: jesmu84 on January 21, 2019, 08:45:00 PM
https://www.barstoolsports.com/barstoolu/no-one-will-love-anything-as-much-as-this-girl-sobbing-uncontrollably-at-marquettes-dwyane-wade-day-loves-dwyane-wade
Title: Re: Wade Festivities
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 22, 2019, 01:43:47 AM
https://www.barstoolsports.com/barstoolu/no-one-will-love-anything-as-much-as-this-girl-sobbing-uncontrollably-at-marquettes-dwyane-wade-day-loves-dwyane-wade

I saw this on TV but the shot was so short I didn't know if she was actually sobbing or if it was bad timing. Either way it's really funny.