MU Backyard bbq

[Sharpie]

Did any scoopers attend? If so, how was it and what were your thoughts?

I'm an out of towner and wish I could attend these things but not in the cards.

[jsglow]

Chick and I were there.  Pretty standard fare including Wojo's normal comments.  My only concern was watching our guys play volleyball for fun against the Women's VB team.  Please be careful out there Henry.  We don't need a slip and fall injury.  Also that Steve Novak's cute little girl has a great seat on daddy's shoulders for the festivities.

[warriorchick]

Chick and I were there.  Pretty standard fare including Wojo's normal comments.  My only concern was watching our guys play volleyball for fun against the Women's VB team.  Please be careful out there Henry.  We don't need a slip and fall injury.  Also that Steve Novak's cute little girl has a great seat on daddy's shoulders for the festivities.

Not as good as Jimmy Mac's daughter.

Also, (just so I can get the rumors flying), I noticed that Big Fishy was MIA.

[warriorchick]

For whatever reason, Wojo is huge on legacy players.

He had a meet and greet with them before the picnic.  We were told about 50 showed up.

[GOO]

For whatever reason, Wojo is huge on legacy players.

He had a meet and greet with them before the picnic.  We were told about 50 showed up.

I had to miss it, so any comments are appreciated. 

Did they serve hot dogs and hamburgers this year?   

[warriorchick]

I had to miss it, so any comments are appreciated. 

Did they serve hot dogs and hamburgers this year?   

Nope, we are back to Bubb's BBQ.

[GGGG]

Heard Luke wasn't there.  Anyone know why?

[Goose]

Had some of the family down there and thought the turnout was smaller this year than last year. Think the weather might have scared some folks off. Nice event and nice group of kids. Had my two young nephews there and the team were extremely nice to them.

[MUfan12]

Heard Luke wasn't there.  Anyone know why?

He was at the alumni event prior to the BBQ.

[GGGG]

He was at the alumni event prior to the BBQ.

Thanks.

[MU62]

I had to miss it, so any comments are appreciated. 

Did they serve hot dogs and hamburgers this year?   

They had chicken, brats, barbecue and hot dogs.  Also baked beans, pasta salad and potato salad.  Very good.  

[augoman]

For whatever reason, Wojo is huge on legacy players.

He had a meet and greet with them before the picnic.  We were told about 50 showed up.

Buzz actually did this as well.  Sounds like about the same turnout.  I understand Wojo calls them 'ambassadors'.

[The Lens]

I had to miss it, so any comments are appreciated. 

Did they serve hot dogs and hamburgers this year?   

The food was as average as it has been in the past.  It seems for year #1 they went way over board on great food and then realized they would get about the same turnout with average picnic fare.  Seemed to be a little less games than years past (I have 3 kids so I noticed this stuff).  Staff, current and former players all very accommodating in taking pictures with kids etc.  It's a really cool event that I hope MU continues to do.  Turnout was a little light but as mentioned, storms were expected but never showed up.

[warriorchick]

Here are some pictures from the players' reunion.  Click on the image to scroll through them.

https://www.facebook.com/MarquetteMensBB/photos/ms.c.eJw9kMkRxEAIAzPa4j7yT2xtsHh2tUbIToog6g524s5fUni3uxQnUYG1rTQyjt~_8moJtvb~;89JE~_76ODPh81eUFfrm~;45GX5uGLyDN~_5fXE891Rwr4aFP2Z~_30thD~_8~_PvZlA28fo082T8irTV~;Aq8~_e~;Z7h9bhv87~_8AlyTv~;tW65F3G0~;9cfJ4R3~;O~;xAhcA7z5XPz2Ne7l45nb0Wdn7z6~_c3zH9CYawQ~-.bps.a.706599449483685.1073741981.141090692701233/706600996150197/?type=1&theater

Can someone help me identify this dude here with the fanny pack?

[hdog1017]

Was Oluoma Nnamaka at the reunion? 

[NYWarrior]

Can someone help me identify this dude here with the fanny pack?

i believe that is The Pope, Greg Johnson .. not 100% sure though

[Tums Festival]

Here are some pictures from the players' reunion.  Click on the image to scroll through them.

https://www.facebook.com/MarquetteMensBB/photos/ms.c.eJw9kMkRxEAIAzPa4j7yT2xtsHh2tUbIToog6g524s5fUni3uxQnUYG1rTQyjt~_8moJtvb~;89JE~_76ODPh81eUFfrm~;45GX5uGLyDN~_5fXE891Rwr4aFP2Z~_30thD~_8~_PvZlA28fo082T8irTV~;Aq8~_e~;Z7h9bhv87~_8AlyTv~;tW65F3G0~;9cfJ4R3~;O~;xAhcA7z5XPz2Ne7l45nb0Wdn7z6~_c3zH9CYawQ~-.bps.a.706599449483685.1073741981.141090692701233/706600996150197/?type=1&theater

Can someone help me identify this dude here with the fanny pack?

One former player who is in a few photos and is easy to ID is George Thompson. Guess "numbergate" wasn't any kind of deal breaker.

[keefe]

Can someone help me identify this dude here with the fanny pack?

The fanny pack dude is Hoopaloop

[keefe]

Nope, we are back to Bubb's BBQ.

The only thing I know about Bubb's BBQ is that asinine commercial they run during Marquette radio broadcasts. They really need to change that.

[Warrior Code]

Can someone help me identify this dude here with the fanny pack?

Sinbad?

[Goose]

The fanny pack is Greg "Pope" Johnson. In that picture is O Ball, Ric Cobb and Artie, I think.

[4everwarriors]

Here are some pictures from the players' reunion.  Click on the image to scroll through them.

https://www.facebook.com/MarquetteMensBB/photos/ms.c.eJw9kMkRxEAIAzPa4j7yT2xtsHh2tUbIToog6g524s5fUni3uxQnUYG1rTQyjt~_8moJtvb~;89JE~_76ODPh81eUFfrm~;45GX5uGLyDN~_5fXE891Rwr4aFP2Z~_30thD~_8~_PvZlA28fo082T8irTV~;Aq8~_e~;Z7h9bhv87~_8AlyTv~;tW65F3G0~;9cfJ4R3~;O~;xAhcA7z5XPz2Ne7l45nb0Wdn7z6~_c3zH9CYawQ~-.bps.a.706599449483685.1073741981.141090692701233/706600996150197/?type=1&theater

Can someone help me identify this dude here with the fanny pack?

That's Tommy Crean. I'd know that mofo anywhere. He can run, but he cannot hide, hey?

[keefe]

The fanny pack is Greg "Pope" Johnson. In that picture is O Ball, Ric Cobb and Artie, I think.

Is that a Hawaiian karate gi?

[GOO]

Is that a Hawaiian karate gi?

I don't know, but if the Pope was ever confused and lost, I think he'd be found quickly!  That is one man that standout in a crowd.

[reinko]

How was the sound quality?   Could you hear everything WoJo said?  What about the questions that were asked?