National Anthem

[MUMac]

A fantastic rendition by a 9 year old girl today.  Was stirring and beautiful.  After she was done, Buzz sprints towards her, as she is walking off the court.  I think this surprised bo, because he then also went towards her.

I thought the singing was phenomenal, but watching Buzz sprint towards her made an impression on the badger fans I was sitting with.  Really glad to have Buzz and his character!

[4everwarriors]

Crean woulda done the same thing.

[MUMac]

Crean woulda done the same thing.

I said that to my friend, but followed with this seems more genuine.

[mu_hilltopper]

Speaking of .. the last few years MU has gotten a singer for the National Anthem about half the time.  What's up with that?  Is it really that hard to coordinate a singer?   Couldn't they just have someone from the MU choir on standby when they can't get someone from another group?

[Sir Lawrence]

Speaking of .. the last few years MU has gotten a singer for the National Anthem about half the time.  What's up with that?  Is it really that hard to coordinate a singer?   Couldn't they just have someone from the MU choir on standby when they can't get someone from another group?

Or invite high school glee clubs, etc.

[MUMac]

Or invite high school glee clubs, etc.

Invite that 9 year old!

[mviale]

Buzz is so respectful of fans and opposing coaches. Much more class.

[Chili]

That little girl absolutely nailed the anthem. All the fans in 211 were impressed.

[GGGG]

BTW, Bo didn't walk over to congratulate the singer until he saw Buzz go over there.

[MUMac]

BTW, Bo didn't walk over to congratulate the singer until he saw Buzz go over there.

Yep.  That's what I meant by my comment that it surprised bo and he had to go over there.  I think she was already in the stands.   

[duycksonbikes]

Personally, I felt embarrassed for the young singer. She had a color guard standing behind her and she chose to make the National Anthem more about her and less about the words and meaning. Hopefully as she continues to grow and mature she will sing in a far more respectful manner in the future. 

[Sir Lawrence]

Personally, I felt embarrassed for the young singer. She had a color guard standing behind her and she chose to make the National Anthem more about her and less about the words and meaning. Hopefully as she continues to grow and mature she will sing in a far more respectful manner in the future. 

Um, she is NINE years old.  She knew the words.  How in the world was it disrespectful?

[GGGG]

Personally, I felt embarrassed for the young singer. She had a color guard standing behind her and she chose to make the National Anthem more about her and less about the words and meaning. Hopefully as she continues to grow and mature she will sing in a far more respectful manner in the future. 

Oh good lord...

[real chili 83]

Speaking of pre game activities, the Wisconsin players, when introduced, went to center court to shake hands with their "opposing" player.  The MU players ignored this. Am I reading into this too much?

[AZWarrior]

Um, she is NINE years old.  She knew the words.  How in the world was it disrespectful?

Well, if she knew the words, then right there she's way ahead of many singers called on to perform the national anthem. 

[tower912]

Speaking of pre game activities, the Wisconsin players, when introduced, went to center court to shake hands with their "opposing" player.  The MU players ignored this. Am I reading into this too much?

Yes.   There is a thread about it on the scout board with more discussion.

[Steve Buscemi]

Speaking of pre game activities, the Wisconsin players, when introduced, went to center court to shake hands with their "opposing" player.  The MU players ignored this. Am I reading into this too much?

Yeah, you and all the Badger fans in the stands... They called us 'punks' because we ignored them before the game.  Nothing wrong with having an tough attitude, when you can back it up on the court- especially vs. UW.  Plus, we shook hands after the win.

[MUMac]

Yeah, you and all the Badger fans in the stands... They called us 'punks' because we ignored them before the game.  Nothing wrong with having an tough attitude, when you can back it up on the court- especially vs. UW.  Plus, we shook hands after the win.

I thought the badger players, with their snarkey wave, point, fake hand shake ... looked like fools.  I liked that MU did that.  This is a UW thing, doesn't mean other teams need to participate.

[mu ricer22]

Speaking of pre game activities, the Wisconsin players, when introduced, went to center court to shake hands with their "opposing" player.  The MU players ignored this. Am I reading into this too much?

Our players didn't want anything to do with them before the game. They were so focused. Although we didn't shake there hands and were called "punks" they almost looked worse. In the end the better team won.

[GGGG]

BTW, Bo gave Vander a little bit of a hug after the game in the line....and Bo never talks much to the opposing players in the line.

[warriorchick]

Speaking of .. the last few years MU has gotten a singer for the National Anthem about half the time.  What's up with that?  Is it really that hard to coordinate a singer?   Couldn't they just have someone from the MU choir on standby when they can't get someone from another group?

I agree.  There's also The Gold 'n Blues and The Naturals.  There's plenty of talented singers at Marquette not to have someone at every home game.

[21Jumpstreet]

Amazing and class act for Buzz to give her some props.  You could see Buzz was moved during the song.

[OnWisconsin]

A fantastic rendition by a 9 year old girl today.  Was stirring and beautiful.  After she was done, Buzz sprints towards her, as she is walking off the court.  I think this surprised bo, because he then also went towards her.

I thought the singing was phenomenal, but watching Buzz sprint towards her made an impression on the badger fans I was sitting with.  Really glad to have Buzz and his character!

That girl could freaking sing.. end of story!

[muwarrior69]

Was it on the BTN? Must have missed it.

[Goose]

If the singer was 29 years old I do not think praise would have been thrown her way. If you like kids singing she was entertaining, but not a performance I need to hear a second time.