MU #18 in Dookie V's preseason rankings

[Pakuni]

18. Marquette: Darius Johnson-Odom deserves a lot more ink and Buzz Williams has a very tough team.


http://espn.go.com/espn/dickvitale/story/_/id/6784467/dick-vitale-preseason-top-40-11-20

[JWags85]

Not bad.  I'll take it.

He called UW the "Big Red"?  Is he confusing them with Cornell or Nebraska?

[Hards Alumni]

Not bad.  I'll take it.

He called UW the "Big Red"?  Is he confusing them with Cornell or Nebraska?

They are frequently referred to as Big Red... and have had cheers for decades saying, "Go Big Red".

[brewcity77]

More good pub, especially from a guy who usually ignores us until early March if we don't have a non-con with Duke. I just hope this team plays to their ability and doesn't try to play to expectations. Everyone ranking us in the top 20 is nice, but I just want Buzz to keep them grounded. Believing your own press is how you lose to a Jacksonville or Northern Colorado.

[MUMac]

They are frequently referred to as Big Red... and have had cheers for decades saying, "Go Big Red".

I have not heard that chant.  They do chant "Let's go red".  Perhaps you were confusing the two?

[Chili]

They are frequently referred to as Big Red... and have had cheers for decades saying, "Go Big Red".

Wisconsin is typically called Red and the chant is Let's Go Red. Nebraska has always been known as Big Red.

[BubbaWilliams]

I'm not sure how I feel about this ranking. With Buzz, it's always been an "us against the world" type mentality. I think this year will say a lot about Buzz and how well he can handle success. I believe in him and I know he can do it. The underdog card is a great mentality to have when your a team like MU. This year, we will be favored in a lot of these games and I hope that the players dont see that and just go through the motion. Its going to be an awesome year though!

[Brewtown Andy]

I hope that the players dont see that and just go through the motion.

Just pull up game tape of the Seton Hall game ahead of time.

[Hards Alumni]

I have not heard that chant.  They do chant "Let's go red".  Perhaps you were confusing the two?

As the son of two Badgers, and living 15 minutes from Camp Randall, I think I know what they chant.

Additionally:

This is the game where Nebraska's historic conference switch becomes reality, and for this first game, it's going to seem like being teleported into a parallel universe and having to square off with the Huskers' alter ego. The colors are the same, the uniforms are strikingly similar, and the fans of both teams chant "Go Big Red!" And if you believe some prognosticators, it'll also be a preview of the very first Big Ten Championship game. Both teams had successful seasons that ended in disappointment. Wisconsin lost to TCU in the Rose Bowl 21-19 after a two point conversion failed with two minutes left in the game.

from http://www.cornnation.com/2011/7/14/2273318/previewing-the-2011-wisconsin-badgers

furthermore... http://www.fansedge.com/Wisconsin-Badgers-White-Slogan-T-Shirt-_-657314522_PD.html?pgrabber=52-01443

[Chili]

As the son of two Badgers, and living 15 minutes from Camp Randall, I think I know what they chant.

Additionally:

from http://www.cornnation.com/2011/7/14/2273318/previewing-the-2011-wisconsin-badgers

furthermore... http://www.fansedge.com/Wisconsin-Badgers-White-Slogan-T-Shirt-_-657314522_PD.html?pgrabber=52-01443

http://www.gobigred.com/

[GGGG]

I grew up in Madison, have been to dozens of Badger football and hockey games, and I have heard both.  "Go Big Red" is an "older" chant..."Let's go Red" is a more recent (post-1990) chant.

[Hards Alumni]

http://www.gobigred.com/

I never said Nebraska wasn't "Big Red" also.  In fact, the writer for that Nebraska blog I posted says as much.

This would be like saying that Michigan is the only school that chants, "Go Big Blue!"

[leever]

I never said Nebraska wasn't "Big Red" also.  In fact, the writer for that Nebraska blog I posted says as much.

This would be like saying that Michigan is the only school that chants, "Go Big Blue!"

We never should have changed our nickname to Golden Eagles!

Just think of the great cheer - - - "Let's Go Gold!"

Golden opportunity missed.

[BubbaWilliams]

We never should have changed our nickname to Golden Eagles!

Just think of the great cheer - - - "Let's Go Gold!"

Golden opportunity missed.

While I do respect a good pun, I disagree. I was a freshman when they changed the name. There was almost a riot. However, I did see someone wearing a shirt that had a golden calf on it with the marquee reading, "Gold. The Jesuits Idolize it." that was a sweet shirt, but a turrible name change.

Also, when I was there, we had a vote on the name. I personally voted for the Jumping Jesuits. (also, I think the election was fixed, as most people I spoke to said that they did not vote for Golden Eagles, but thats just my opinion.)

[MUMac]

As the son of two Badgers, and living 15 minutes from Camp Randall, I think I know what they chant.

Additionally:

from http://www.cornnation.com/2011/7/14/2273318/previewing-the-2011-wisconsin-badgers

furthermore... http://www.fansedge.com/Wisconsin-Badgers-White-Slogan-T-Shirt-_-657314522_PD.html?pgrabber=52-01443

Having a son that IS a Badger, living 10 minutes from Camp Randall and working in the shadows of the Kohl Center, I am not so certain that you do.  Never heard "Go Big Red".  Have heard, and see the cheerleaders hold the signs for "Let's Go Red".  I gave you the benefit of the doubt before, now, not so much.  Just plain wrong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAP6MHHZUr4&NR=1

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

http://www.uwbadgers.com/spiritsquad/cheer-football.html

Every home game means a performance for both the Badger football team and the Red Squad. The day begins with hopping on the Bucky Wagon and getting the whole town filled with Badger pride before the big game. The Wagon Crew drives around downtown Madison and campus spreading Badger spirit, but no Bucky Run can be complete without driving around the Wisconsin Capitol's Farmer's Market as the team chants "Let's Go Red... Peppers!" as they each take a bite out of a red pepper from the market. This is a tradition that has been carried on before each home game. The trip ends at Camp Randall where the team then warms up for the game.

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

[MUMac]

I grew up in Madison, have been to dozens of Badger football and hockey games, and I have heard both.  "Go Big Red" is an "older" chant..."Let's go Red" is a more recent (post-1990) chant.

That makes more sense to me.  Since I moved to Madison in '96, I have not heard "Go Big Red" at any games, functions ...  "Let's Go Red" with the drummer leading the way is their cheer now.  Perhaps they modernized it.

[BubbaWilliams]

We never should have changed our nickname to Golden Eagles!

Just think of the great cheer - - - "Let's Go Gold!"

Golden opportunity missed.

Although, it would have been cool to have the student section called "the golden shower." 

[Hards Alumni]

That makes more sense to me.  Since I moved to Madison in '96, I have not heard "Go Big Red" at any games, functions ...  "Let's Go Red" with the drummer leading the way is their cheer now.  Perhaps they modernized it.

Thats fine, you can be wrong with the proof in front of you and still deny it.

Really, there is no need to be a jerk about it though.

[MUMac]

Thats fine, you can be wrong with the proof in front of you and still deny it.

Really, there is no need to be a jerk about it though.

You may wish to check the links that I provided.  I edited as you were typing.  But, with proof in front of you, feel free to still deny it.

I responded a bit jerky as my perception to your response was that you were a bit condescending and jerky as well.  

[GGGG]

Hards...he isn't wrong...and neither are you.

"Go Big Red" is something that was chanted in the 70s and is used by the older set.  "Let's Go Red" is what they currently chant at games.

[Hards Alumni]

You may wish to check the links that I provided.  I edited as you were typing.  But, with proof in front of you, feel free to still deny it.

I responded a bit jerky as my perception to your response was that you were a bit condescending and jerky as well.  

I'm sorry if proving you wrong seemed jerky, it wasn't intended to be.

Again, I never said they didn't chant "Let's Go Red".  That would be putting words in my mouth.  I simply stated, and proved, that "Let's Go Big Red" is a UW chant as well.  Old or not... and to this day you can buy T-shirts that say as much.

[MUMac]

I'm sorry if proving you wrong seemed jerky, it wasn't intended to be.

Again, I never said they didn't chant "Let's Go Red".  That would be putting words in my mouth.  I simply stated, and proved, that "Let's Go Big Red" is a UW chant as well.  Old or not... and to this day you can buy T-shirts that say as much.

No need to apologize for being jerky, you tend to be terse and condescending frequently.  I thought if you could give, you should be able to receive.

Your initial comment sure gave the impression that "Go Big Red" is the cheer.  Further, your response to mine sure dismissed the "Let's Go Red" as the chant by your commments of "...I think I know what they chant."  Well, as my links have  demonstrated, combined with Sultan's comments, no that is not the cheer.  Has not been for 20 years or so.  All I stated was that the cheer is "Let's Go Red", which brought your typical condescending hardness response of "As the son of two Badgers, and living 15 minutes from Camp Randall, I think I know what they chant."  Well, you may have known what they used to chant, but apparently you do not know what they do chant. 

If you knew that "Let's Go Red" is the chant, you certainly could have simply stated that that is the current version and "Go Big Red" was the old version.  Certainly would have been the simplier, less caustic approach, no?

Anyway, to avoid a chico's like thread, feel free to respond with another condescending and dismissive retort.  I am through with this.

[Pakuni]

Hmmm .... and I thought Chicos and Ners were responsible for all threads gone awry.

[77ncaachamps]

Not bad.  I'll take it.

He called UW the "Big Red"?  Is he confusing them with Cornell or Nebraska?

He's referring to Carrot Top aka Mike Bruesewitz.

[brewcity77]

Never in my wildest dreams did I think we'd see two Marquette fans trying to out-Badger each other on Scoop. Al must be rolling in his grave.