They muted that shrieking kid!

[silverback]

I'm an infrequent poster, but I *did* enjoy typing that headline.

Folks must've noticed that 540 AM muted its broadcast for a moment before each opponent free throw. I wonder if it was Jimmy Mac's idea to de facto shut that kid up finally?

[mug644]

The muting was awkward, but, I suppose, better than the piercing of the screaming. Amazing how loud it is coming through the radio!

[Logi4three]

Amen. Thank you Homer and/or Jim Mc. That screaming was unbearable. Wonder if they offered to relocate the responsible fan before resorting to the muting.

[WarriorFan]

I'm looking for tickets for the next game any where near that kid and offer to help solve the problem...

Seriously, What booster is so "untouchable" that they cannot be relocated away from the broadcasters or asked that their kid behave?  Maybe the kid's parents are scoopers and they'll see how unappreciated the shrieking is!!!

A call from the AD to the booster in question is in order.

[AZWarrior]

Here-Here!  Well done!   

[martyconlonontherun]

I'm looking for tickets for the next game any where near that kid and offer to help solve the problem...

Seriously, What booster is so "untouchable" that they cannot be relocated away from the broadcasters or asked that their kid behave?  Maybe the kid's parents are scoopers and they'll see how unappreciated the shrieking is!!!

A call from the AD to the booster in question is in order.

I guess I don't understand the second part. I thought the yelling was during opponents FTs? Is that not condoned or even encouraged by the jumbotron? I know its annoying but it is a college basketball game and I've seen worse behavior from kids.

[GGGG]

I'm looking for tickets for the next game any where near that kid and offer to help solve the problem...

Seriously, What booster is so "untouchable" that they cannot be relocated away from the broadcasters or asked that their kid behave?  Maybe the kid's parents are scoopers and they'll see how unappreciated the shrieking is!!!

A call from the AD to the booster in question is in order.

Maybe they killed him?

[Archies Bat]

Maybe they killed him?

I think Wojo played some mind games and the kid transferred when the semester was over.

[CTWarrior]

I guess I don't understand the second part. I thought the yelling was during opponents FTs? Is that not condoned or even encouraged by the jumbotron? I know its annoying but it is a college basketball game and I've seen worse behavior from kids.

Agree.  It is only annoying because the kid is so close to the radio mics.  Moving the kid 5 or 10 seats in one direction or the other ought to do it.  I only listen to the radio broadcast for the small number of games I can't get on TV, but that shrill shriek is very annoying.

[We R Final Four]

These are full on sweater vest, grey hair, sitting directly behind Homer and Mac best seats in the house.  I don't think that they are moving this kid anywhere.  Ibet they told 540 too bad, do what you have to do.  Ushers are not policing the level of annoyance of a kid screaming during an opponent's FT attempt and looking to move his seat.  Not happening.

[barfolomew]

I think I'll go as Shrieking Kid for Halloween next year.

[GoldenZebra]

Is this the same kid you can hear cheering whenever MU makes a basket? Its audible on the highlight videos with Homer and Mac

[Benny B]

Honest advice... kindly close your yappers before you turn - what you think may be a very innocuous topic - into a very cringe-worthy episode of "damn, I really feel like sh|t now that I know who this kid is."

[GGGG]

Honest advice... kindly close your yappers before you turn - what you think may be a very innocuous topic - into a very cringe-worthy episode of "damn, I really feel like sh|t now that I know who this kid is."

Sorry your kid shrieks so loudly.

[Benny B]

Sorry your kid shrieks so loudly.

Nah... you can't hear my kids from the upper deck; although, that would be quite impressive.

No, I'm more worried that people are denigrating someone who should not be denigrated for who they are.

[mug644]

Honest advice... kindly close your yappers before you turn - what you think may be a very innocuous topic - into a very cringe-worthy episode of "damn, I really feel like sh|t now that I know who this kid is."

Riley?

[MerrittsMustache]

My guess is that it is a special needs child. If not, I have a feeling that someone within the MU athletic office with have had a brief, polite chat with the child's parents requesting that he or she quiet down so as to not interrupt the radio broadcast.

[We R Final Four]

They muted it--if they asked his parents to do something about it---there would be no reason to mute the broadcast, ai na?

[Benny B]

My guess is that it is a special needs child. If not, I have a feeling that someone within the MU athletic office with have had a brief, polite chat with the child's parents requesting that he or she quiet down so as to not interrupt the radio broadcast.

Bingo.

[Eldon]

I never thought that it was a kid.  I've long thought that it was a woman with a very high-pitched voice

[WarriorFan]

My guess is that it is a special needs child. If not, I have a feeling that someone within the MU athletic office with have had a brief, polite chat with the child's parents requesting that he or she quiet down so as to not interrupt the radio broadcast.

I know I'm going to take some crap for saying this, but special needs kids can also be taught social norms, respect for others, and how to behave in public.  Their parents can lead the way.  To me this does not change the need for the athletic department to call the season ticket holder and request a behavioral change.  If it was a raucous drunk doing the same thing - remember, alcoholism is an illness - the problem would already have been solved. 

[Benny B]

I know I'm going to take some crap for saying this, but special needs kids can also be taught social norms, respect for others, and how to behave in public.  Their parents can lead the way.  To me this does not change the need for the athletic department to call the season ticket holder and request a behavioral change.  If it was a raucous drunk doing the same thing - remember, alcoholism is an illness - the problem would already have been solved.

Depends on their needs.  Not every special needs child out there is a high-functioning one, despite what you see on TV.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

The kid isn't misbehaving. The kid yells during opponents free throws. That is encouraged behavior. The onus is on homer and Mac to mute the broadcast. Not on the kid to move or stop yelling. This is true even if the kid isn't special needs.

This thread is shameful. Bunch of grown adults complaining about a kid with special needs getting excited at a basketball game.

[Skatastrophy]

I don't listen to Homer and Mac anymore because of that kid. I'm sure their parent has headaches 24x7.

The kid is not just impacting the enjoyment of the people around him/her. The kid is making a broadcast unlistenable. Muzzle the kid. Or put all kids in a glass room like they had at my church growing up.

Special needs or not, I'm sure we could get enough people to spring for a babysitter.

[#UnleashSean]

When did everyone become 70? At the start pf the season yall were complaining about the students not being supportive/loud enough. Now all of you are complaining about a kid screaming during free throws.