random question about MARQ jerseys

[Ahoya06]

I'd guess that they wouldn't sell Vander jerseys until his Sophomore year. I can't remember them ever selling a freshman's jersey.

[MU B2002]

I'd guess that they wouldn't sell Vander jerseys until his Sophomore year. I can't remember them ever selling a freshman's jersey.

But when is the last time we had a freshman like Vander?

[Ahoya06]

True. And I guess it all comes down to which two (or one, if they do Jimmy again next year) players would sell the most.

Good problem to have, we've come a long way from the off-brand Odartey Blankson #0 jerseys hanging in the shop...

[StillAWarrior]

But when is the last time we had a freshman like Vander?

One possible problem:  if it's true that they have to order all the jerseys one year in advance (as people have been told as an explanation for why they don't have Jumpman merchandise), they're going to be really reluctant to order a bunch of jerseys for a freshman -- even one of Vander's quality.  They're going to want to see him on the floor wearing a number before they order a bunch of jerseys with that number on them.  I'd guess that is a main reason they generally don't carry freshman jerseys.  I'm not sure anyone knows for sure what number Blue will wear next year.  Looking into my crystal ball, I'd expect jerseys with No. 33 and No. 25 next year.

[GoldenWarrior]

i was going to customize a #2 jersey and stitch BLUE on the back and wear at the UW v. MARQ game....sick!!

That's AWESOME!!!! DO IT!!!!

[JWags85]

I was wondering why Bloom got in trouble for that yet some players are allowed to go play minor league baseball and then go to college and play D-1 QB like Chris Weinke.

The Bloom situation was a prime example of the NCAA just being ridiculous and not knowing what their own rules were there to stand for and protect.  Pure bureaucratic BS.  Bloom was an outrageous talent and is still one my favorite college players of all time.  Everytime he touched the ball, you just held your breath cause something crazy might just happen.

When it comes to baseball, don't teams often pay for the school of some of the athletes, scholarship-style, in lieu of paychecks?

[Ellenson Guerrero]

On a funny side note about the Shirseys: My friend works in the Spirit Shop and said Jimmy Butler came in the other day and bought one of his own. Cant figure out if that is egotistical or just friggin sweet.

[bs4173]

On a funny side note about the Shirseys: My friend works in the Spirit Shop and said Jimmy Butler came in the other day and bought one of his own. Cant figure out if that is egotistical or just friggin sweet.

Could be for family...Christmas is coming soon. Maybe?

[bma725]

When it comes to baseball, don't teams often pay for the school of some of the athletes, scholarship-style, in lieu of paychecks?

Yep.  Someone may correct me on this, but I belive that's what happened with Chris Crawford here at MU.  He was drafted by the Houston Astros and played in their minor leagues for a few years.  We hoped that would happen with Dick Shaw, but he never signed despite being drafted twice.

The most famous example is probably Trajan Langdon who was technically a walk on at Duke because the San Diego Padres were paying his tuition.

[77ncaachamps]

A friend from Chitown drove to MU to see if they had Jumpmans...he was told that they'd be out in the summer/fall of 2010.