Senior Celebration

[Rollout-the-Barrel]

Really enjoyed senior celebration today. When Trent started to cry you could see how close a team they are. I really hope Chris Otule comes back next year for many reasons, least of which to see his career celebrated in the same way.

[keefe]

Junior's Mom did indeed dress up. I felt undressed for the day after seeing her outfit.

I can't blame her. I'll bet this day was huge for her.

I watched Hoop Dreams last night until 0330. One of the things that jumped out is how the men in the Gates and Agee families lived vicariously through them. Gates' brother Curtis said in the film, "All my dreams are in him now."  Agee's father Bo celebrated Marshall's CPL Championship more than his son, saying he always wanted to be a winner but had to do it through his boy.

For the women, it was hope that their sons would have a better life. Emma Gates repeated over and over. "He needs to stick there for four years...." while Sheila Agee just wanted her son to get the hell out of West Garfield Park and get a college degree.

[mhendrick]

Even though he may come back was Otule not a senior this year? Should'nt he have been included in senior day?

[Sir Lawrence]

I don't recall missing a senior day ceremony, and my strong guess is that this one was the best attended, which makes sense because of the size of the game crowd, and a nice win.

And to echo a comment by Hilltopper in another thread, Marquette does a very nice job producing these game time events.

[nathanziarek]

Even though he may come back was Otule not a senior this year? Should'nt he have been included in senior day?

On Buzz's show this week he mentioned the Otule didn't want to be recognized this year and didn't want to go to Big East media day (which Buzz takes his seniors to).

[haku]

On Buzz's show this week he mentioned the Otule didn't want to be recognized this year and didn't want to go to Big East media day (which Buzz takes his seniors to).

One more year of jump hooks!

[ATLmarquettefan]

They really need to move the ceremony to
before the game.

[keefe]

They really need to move the ceremony to
before the game.

Focus, focus, focus. As much as I like awards ceremonies ops always come first.

[96warrior]

They really need to move the ceremony to
before the game.

Disagree...keep focus on the game, then celebrate.

Of course...sucks when we lose on senior day. Glad that wasn't the case today!

[NickelDimer]

Speaks volumes that Lockett got choked up, and his teammates responded like they did.  Credit to Buzz and staff for the atmosphere they create.

Can anyone paraphrase what Lockett was saying when he got choked up?

[beautyschooldropout]

I loved everything about this ceremony. I loved that Buzz kept his comments to a minimum and let the seniors be the stars.  It was great to see the managers get a moment in the spotlight.  They give so much to the team and deserve the recognition.  I love the emotion the players show standing there with their families.  I loved how emotional Trent got so much love from the whole team. Junior showed just how much of a ham he is and I loved his mom and her beautiful gold dress...she rocked that court.

For those that left early, ya missed out. 

[mu_hilltopper]

I'd actually like to see Buzz talk a little longer.   I know he's trying to let the kids have the limelight, but Buzz is a great speaker, and I'd think it's an honor for the "boss" to say a bunch of nice things about you in front of 10,000 people.

[MU82]

Lockett has totally grown on me.

Early in the year, all I could think about was how unathletic he was and how much he didn't meet the expectations I had set for him.

But as he settled into his role, and as I adjusted my expectations to be more realistic, I came to really appreciate all the little things (and a few big things) he does for the team.

He has had a very nice last 4-5 weeks and I hope it continues. I am glad he decided to join us and wish him nothing but the best going forward.

He is a perfect advertisement for the necessity to have patience when judging athletes.

[Retire54]

http://www.youtube.com/v/AlIqPGIaF8Q?version=3&hl=en_US

[keefe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlIqPGIaF8Q

Thanks, 54. Great stuff.

[real chili 83]

Very cool.

[Sunbelt15]

Great video, thanks dude.

[ChicosBailBonds]

https://www.youtube.com/v/AlIqPGIaF8Q

[2TimeWarrior]

Anyone have video of the speaches following the game?

[TallTitan34]

Muathletics channel on YouTube.