Students need to police themselves

[Hards Alumni]

Anytime you want to run a half marathon let me know.

Better yet, we can do a night HALO jump with blades and supox from 30k' then run 10k with a full TACP combat config. You beat this 'Old Man' and I'll buy you a car.  

No thanks, I consider myself one of the old man alumni at this point.

Plus, you'd win either of those. 

[4everwarriors]

Not all alums look down on the students. I'll bet many of us wish we could change places, actually, if only for a brief time.

Wouldn't take me long to run bare-assed naked down the halls of Cobeen for old time sake.

[Windyplayer]

And Derrick Wilson may be our most consistently solid player.

Ha, OK. He had a great game yesterday, but let's not get carried away.

[Les Nessman]

A "jump" is $25.  You offering up "night HALO jump with blades and supox from 30k' then run 10k with a full TACP combat config"?

I understand supox is supplementary oxygen. I'm curious though as to what the blades are?

[warriorchick]

Well, this board has an odd way of showing it. Besides jsglow I can't name any alumni that consistently supports the student section.

How about warriorchick?

And I heard no boos either.  I thought the student section was awesome.  Whenever you get a large group together, you are always going to get a couple of a$$holes.  It's the law of averages.

Just as I wouldn't judge all Texas A&M fans by the guy who taunted Marcus Smart, I certainly wouldn't think that handful of jerks is representative of all MU student fans.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Just as I wouldn't judge all Texas A&M fans by the guy who taunted Marcus Smart, I certainly wouldn't think that handful of jerks is representative of all MU student fans.

Woah woah woah there sister. That was a Texas Tech fan. Don't lump us in with those rednecks from Lubbock.

[jsglow]

Woah woah woah there sister. That was a Texas Tech fan. Don't lump us in with those rednecks from Lubbock.

Sorry.  One of chick's biggest irritations is when some putz thinks that Marquette University is somewhere in Michigan.  Simply mixed up her schools.  We all know the a-hole she is talking about.

Back to the students.

If you ever get to meet any of the Superfans, they are among the nicest kids you will ever know.  We've enjoyed their company on numerous road trips, at the NCAA the last two years, etc.  They always make it a point to say hello when we are walking courtside and graciously accept new blood within their ranks with each arriving Frosh class. 

Of course there are always a few students who aren't on their best behavior in any crowd of thousands.  But overall the students you meet at a game or on campus or in a local bar are exactly the fine young men and women you'd expect.  Oh, and as to 'Automatic', that's now fully endorsed after Davante's mom herself led the chant at GTown.  Wonderful, enthusiastic lady by the way. 

[keefe]

A "jump" is $25.  You offering up "night HALO jump with blades and supox from 30k' then run 10k with a full TACP combat config"?

Yes. Night HALO from 30 on supplemental oxygen with a 1.8 AGL. We can simulate the TACP Combat load-out by carrying 120 pounds of dead weight.

If you are serious I can set it up. I have the gear and I know guys who will fly us. The only change I might suggest is to use T-11's unless you have experience with blades. A further caveat is that we would jump with 300+ pounds so you need to be confident with that much weight. And the offer stands: If you beat me I will buy you a car. You need to figure out what I get if you beat me?

What people need to realize is that age is a state of mind. I went through Jump School at Bragg and Yuma past age 40 and it kicked my ass. But success in anything requiring physical skill and strength is not limited by age. I know a lot of Seals, Rangers, and TACPs in their 40's who are beasts. 

Now, since you are taking the piss out me I am curious what you are saying to Hards Alumni for making his petulant comment about age? Justice is applied equally or it is actually not being applied.

But if you are serious I can set the jump and I know the perfect C Course we can do this on. The 10k has about 3.5k' elevation gain. If you are jumper then you know - all the world's a drop zone.

[keefe]

No thanks, I consider myself one of the old man alumni at this point.

Plus, you'd win either of those. 

Age is a state of mind. I ran in a marathon up this way a few years ago and was thrilled to see an 82 year old woman not just run it but complete it in less than 4.5. What really struck me though was that she had 4 wingmen who stayed with her throughout. Clearly, these runners could have been sub 3 but they chose to run along her side for encouragement, safety, and care. Made me ashamed to quibble over my time.

[keefe]

Wouldn't take me long to run bare-assed naked down the halls of Cobeen for old time sake.

Hang on, I gotta reply to this but I need some time to rinse the vomit out of my mouth...

[keefe]

I understand supox is supplementary oxygen. I'm curious though as to what the blades are?

Blades are high speed chutes used by sport jumpers. They are super fast and highly maneuverable but can be deadly in many ways. JSOC adapted the sport version to handle more weight. The primary advantage of a blade in special ops drops is their maneuverability. Maintaining section integrity is far easier and you can pick your precise landing point which is important in places that have lots of rocks.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

I was in my basement with a barking dog and didn't hear anything.

[warriorchick]

Woah woah woah there sister. That was a Texas Tech fan. Don't lump us in with those rednecks from Lubbock.

My most sincere apologies, TAMU. Forgive me for unfairly besmirching your Aggies.  I was going from my (rapidly deteriorating) memory. Should have looked it up.

[keefe]

Woah woah woah there sister. That was a Texas Tech fan. Don't lump us in with those rednecks from Lubbock.

The Aggies finally found someone they can look down on?

[PGsHeroes32]

You should have---admitting you are a frickin Twins fan is Step 1.

While I could be making an assumption here but...

You are probably a Cubs fan or Brewers fan(unless you are geographically all over the map with sports teams)

Both of those organizations make the Twins look like a world class powerhouse.

[keefe]

While I could be making an assumption here but...

You are probably a Cubs fan or Brewers fan(unless you are geographically all over the map with sports teams)

Both of those organizations make the Twins look like a world class powerhouse.

All 3 are tough duty stations...

So, Lt, you want to go to Keflavik, King Salmon, or Antarctica?

Course, the Mariners are no bargain either

[PGsHeroes32]

All 3 are tough duty stations...

So, Lt, you want to go to Keflavik, King Salmon, or Antarctica?

Course, the Mariners are no bargain either

lol the twins are in a 3 year dry spell. While, the getting playoff whooped by the Yankees is a recurring end result the team has had the most consistent success of the 2000's in their division.

Let's also keep in mind that they have an absolutely loaded farm system. Not on of the variety where you hope they pan out, they have guys that are just a matter of how great they will be. Cubs have great prospect too...Brewers are just flat screwed. Guess they got airhead Garza.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Wouldn't take me long to run bare-assed naked down the halls of Cobeen for old time sake.

wasn't Cobeen all dude when you were in school? 

[keefe]

lol the twins are in a 3 year dry spell. While, the getting playoff whooped by the Yankees is a recurring end result the team has had the most consistent success of the 2000's in their division.

Let's also keep in mind that they have an absolutely loaded farm system. Not on of the variety where you hope they pan out, they have guys that are just a matter of how great they will be. Cubs have great prospect too...Brewers are just flat screwed. Guess they got airhead Garza.

Well, the Brewers could try the Mariners formula of throwing millions at someone. This always results in the guy underachieving for the length of his time at Safeco.

We just gave a quarter of a BILLION dollars to a guy who plays second base. Something is wrong with the economic values of America.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

How about warriorchick?

Sorry about that. I know you're a strong supporter of the students too. Just slipped my mind.

[dgies9156]

My most sincere apologies, TAMU. Forgive me for unfairly besmirching your Aggies.  I was going from my (rapidly deteriorating) memory. Should have looked it up.

That's OK Warriorchick. Aggies are the most obnoxious fans this side of Knoxville!

[dgies9156]

Well, the Brewers could try the Mariners formula of throwing millions at someone. This always results in the guy underachieving for the length of his time at Safeco.

We just gave a quarter of a BILLION dollars to a guy who plays second base. Something is wrong with the economic values of America.

Sorry Keefe, I disagree. My only regret was when I was a kid and had a thimbleful of talent, I didn't work on it, improve my throwing arm and/or my hitting skills and become that second baseman.

Frankly, the Seattle Mariners had to do something. That team was awful last year. I went to a Mariners game while I was in Seattle on business and Safeco was becoming Ghostco, so few people were there. The Mariners were becoming the Seattle equivalent of UM-M or something.

By the way, are you stationed at Joint base McChord? Or are you retired?

[keefe]

That's OK Warriorchick. Aggies are the most obnoxious fans this side of Knoxville Notre Dame!

[setyoursightsnorth]

I agree PRN--as long as the student section doesnt F with the National Anthem everting else can be handled.  When they decide to take over "Oh say can you see" like it's as Blackhawks game.........good luck telling the 75 years olds that you have have school spirit.

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A year ago, there was a little kid that fumbled and was clearly nervous and we sang him through it. The mic was off yesterday and it was quiet at first, so we sang too. You old farts are always complaining.  

[setyoursightsnorth]

Anytime you want to run a half marathon let me know.

Better yet, we can do a night HALO jump with blades and supox from 30k' then run 10k with a full TACP combat config. You beat this 'Old Man' and I'll buy you a car.  

No one cares about your "pedigree" keefe. We all know you served in the military, and thank you for it.

No need to defend everything with your credentials.