National Anthem

[GGGG]

If the singer was 29 years old I do not think praise would have been thrown her way.

That's kind of the point...she was 9.

[Goose]

Sultan---I get the point. Maybe old fashioned but I'll take a more conservative performance by an adult. Knowing the words and knowing the meaning are two different things to me.

[MUEng92]

If a 9 year old went out did a plain old straight on one handed dunk at halftime would that have been unimpressive?

[GGGG]

Sultan---I get the point. Maybe old fashioned but I'll take a more conservative performance by an adult. Knowing the words and knowing the meaning are two different things to me.

What's the meaning? 

[mu_hilltopper]

What's the meaning? 

This aughta' be good.

[GGGG]

This aughta' be good.

Get your lock trigger ready!

[🏀]

Sultan---I get the point. Maybe old fashioned but I'll take a more conservative performance by an adult. Knowing the words and knowing the meaning are two different things to me.

Francis, alert.

Why even broadcast the Little League World Series? Unless they're stepping into 95 MPH pitches for the team, what's the point?

[Dr. Blackheart]

Can we get back to our discussion of the JFK assassination and 911's impact on MU hoops, please?

[dennycrane]

Aaron Stecker's daughter.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

I didn't see the anthem, but I went to Wisconsin-Minnesota college hockey game a few weeks ago and a 9 year old girl sang. It was unbelievably good. I am guessing it is the same girl.

[duycksonbikes]

That's kind of the point...she was 9.

One can teach a horse to count, but not understand math.

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

[ATLmarquettefan]

Here's link to girl singing the national anthem

http://www.youtube.com/user/WisconsinAthletics?feature=mhee#p/u/6/si-LV-sqM2M

[GGGG]

Aaron Stecker's daughter.

Interesting.  Stecker transferred to Western Illinois because he was sitting behind Ron Dayne.  Then he married into one of the richest families in the State.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Interesting.  Stecker transferred to Western Illinois because he was sitting behind Ron Dayne.  Then he married into one of the richest families in the State.

Stecker's wife is a knockout.

[MU1980]

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. 

Just saw the link of the girl singing the National Anthem.  Not sure at all what your post is about.  I would be kind of embarrassed to have posted something that wasn't true about a 9 year old girl that did a great job singing the National Anthem. 

[4everwarriors]

Stecker's wife is a knockout.
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If she don't pass BeeJay's smell test she don't qualify as no knockout.

[mugrad2006]

Stecker's wife is a knockout.
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If she don't pass BeeJay's smell test she don't qualify as no knockout.

Skol Vikings? 

/ Pavlovian Habit

[mu_hilltopper]

As a follow up to the question above, about MU not having any singers doing the Anthem this year..  I got an email yesterday from MU "Thank you for attending the game.." and it asked if there was anything that would improve the fan experience.

So I replied to athletics@marquette.edu, and asked about the lack of Anthem singers this year.

Brian Bowsher responded: "Good question. We prefer the pep band because they can consistently perform the anthem in a set length of time, whereas different vocalists can range in time from about 2-3 minutes. While it doesn't seem like a big difference, TV dictates tipoff time to the second, so having this certainty in the anthem helps us schedule all pregame announcements, videos, etc."

So, I guess that means MU will never hear another Anthem singer, since every game is televised in some fashion.

One wonders how MU did it all the previous years .. and how UW is able to get a 9 year old to pull this off .. or that the Big10 network isn't as interested in split second timing.

[muwarrior69]

As a follow up to the question above, about MU not having any singers doing the Anthem this year..  I got an email yesterday from MU "Thank you for attending the game.." and it asked if there was anything that would improve the fan experience.

So I replied to athletics@marquette.edu, and asked about the lack of Anthem singers this year.

Brian Bowsher responded: "Good question. We prefer the pep band because they can consistently perform the anthem in a set length of time, whereas different vocalists can range in time from about 2-3 minutes. While it doesn't seem like a big difference, TV dictates tipoff time to the second, so having this certainty in the anthem helps us schedule all pregame announcements, videos, etc."

The other good thing about the BTN is they allow 2 and a half hours between games. So if the first game goes over a bit or into overtime you don't miss any or very little of the subsequent game. Nice when the schools dictate to the network rather tha the other way around.

So, I guess that means MU will never hear another Anthem singer, since every game is televised in some fashion.

One wonders how MU did it all the previous years .. and how UW is able to get a 9 year old to pull this off .. or that the Big10 network isn't as interested in split second timing.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

They could pre-record and lip synch it in the alloted time like the professionals do on Saturday Night Live

[Henry Sugar]

This surprises me.  I have my brother in law buy some group ticket packages for me every year, and something stood out this year.  He was told that if you buy a group ticket package in the numbers below, MU will let you do the following:

25 tickets or more – high five players in the tunnel
100 or more – sing the national anthem

I have dreamed of the day where we buy 100 tickets to a game and then get a group to sing the national anthem beforehand.  It would be, dare I say... epic in the scope of the awkwardness and horror.  Perhaps it was all just a fun dream.

In other news... maybe it is still true and we do a MUScoop group purchase next year?  Message board field trip?

[brewcity77]

In other news... maybe it is still true and we do a MUScoop group purchase next year?  Message board field trip?

I am absolutely in

[Dr. Blackheart]

100 or more – sing the national anthem

...at the Men's Golf meet.   

[warriorchick]

As a follow up to the question above, about MU not having any singers doing the Anthem this year..  I got an email yesterday from MU "Thank you for attending the game.." and it asked if there was anything that would improve the fan experience.

So I replied to athletics@marquette.edu, and asked about the lack of Anthem singers this year.

Brian Bowsher responded: "Good question. We prefer the pep band because they can consistently perform the anthem in a set length of time, whereas different vocalists can range in time from about 2-3 minutes. While it doesn't seem like a big difference, TV dictates tipoff time to the second, so having this certainty in the anthem helps us schedule all pregame announcements, videos, etc."

So, I guess that means MU will never hear another Anthem singer, since every game is televised in some fashion.

One wonders how MU did it all the previous years .. and how UW is able to get a 9 year old to pull this off .. or that the Big10 network isn't as interested in split second timing.

This problem doesn't exist if they invite an established singing group such as the Gold 'n Blues.  Book 'em, make them aware of the time restraints and they will rehearse to make sure their rendition fits. 

Otherwise, I am fine with them refusing to use those would-be Mariah Careys that turn our anthem into a 5 minute display of their "talent" by doing endless runs and other "vocal interpretations".

[ZiggysFryBoy]

kick dr. blackheart in the nads and he can do a good "Mariah"