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Post by Fan Of The Game on Feb 2, 2007 18:02:49 GMT -5
Now that we've identified the correct SoCal, can someone explain the irony?
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Post by SoCal Hoya85 on Feb 2, 2007 19:30:05 GMT -5
Two home games ago in Verizon I was on the Jumbotron (when it was working) as a candidate for fan of the game. Needless to say I was clearly the best choice by far. I'm even friends with some people in the Pep Band so I thought I had it locked. However, some lady who was camera shy was picked over me, a moment which if isn't one of the biggest upsets ever witnessed in that arena definitely has to be in the top 5. Afterwards I mentioned to FLHoya that I was in a righteous fury. Not that ironic, but now you know.
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Post by TBird41 on Feb 2, 2007 20:25:50 GMT -5
Two home games ago in Verizon I was on the Jumbotron (when it was working) as a candidate for fan of the game. Needless to say I was clearly the best choice by far. I'm even friends with some people in the Pep Band so I thought I had it locked. However, some lady who was camera shy was picked over me, a moment which if isn't one of the biggest upsets ever witnessed in that arena definitely has to be in the top 5. Afterwards I mentioned to FLHoya that I was in a righteous fury. Not that ironic, but now you know. The lady won b/c no one wanted the "media whore" (and I say that in as loving a way as possible and as a former one myself--aka kid with face paint and cape and whatever) or "media whore lite", aka the dude who half assed the facepaint and wig--it to win. That's why I was cheering for the camera shy lady. ;D [And now back to your regularly scheduled gala roll call thread] |
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Post by Fan Of The Game on Feb 3, 2007 13:03:21 GMT -5
Ah...now I get it. The Fan of the Game win can be a deceiving mistress. Many a time we've witnessed a Fan#1 early favorite go down to a little kid or a big fat guy.
And yes, back to the gala...what a great night it'll be. I love any chance I can get to hobnob with former players.
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Post by FLHoya on Feb 3, 2007 15:21:31 GMT -5
Ah...now I get it. The Fan of the Game win can be a deceiving mistress. Many a time we've witnessed a Fan#1 early favorite go down to a little kid or a big fat guy. And yes, back to the gala...what a great night it'll be. I love any chance I can get to hobnob with former players. SoCal (the 85 one)--take heart! Learn from the lessons of this man, whose years and years of tough losses were finally rewarded one glorious day, as he (and his beer and shirt) took home the FOTG honors and truly earned that board nickname. I'm officially psyched for the event--do you think that my putting "Nat Burton" as my seat preference will work? I mean, if he shows/isn't still playing abroad? Or can they make, like, a cardboard cutout so I can take my picture with it? I gotta go call McDonough... |
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Post by jmedovoy on Feb 3, 2007 15:40:41 GMT -5
Can anyone confirm that the current team will be there? I assume so...
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Post by lichoya68 on Feb 4, 2007 1:03:48 GMT -5
i doubt the current tyeam will be there they play west.va. on monday nite but who knows go hoyas old and present and new and future go hoyas go 10tth bball
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Post by hoyaLS05 on Feb 5, 2007 0:31:03 GMT -5
i doubt the current tyeam will be there they play west.va. on monday nite but who knows go hoyas old and present and new and future go hoyas go 10tth bball I'd be shocked if they aren't there. I don't think JT III wants them to dwell on it, but I do think he wants his team to have a sense of history, so my guess is that they are, indeed, in attendance. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2007 10:26:26 GMT -5
i doubt the current tyeam will be there they play west.va. on monday nite but who knows go hoyas old and present and new and future go hoyas go 10tth bball I'd be shocked if they aren't there. I don't think JT III wants them to dwell on it, but I do think he wants his team to have a sense of history, so my guess is that they are, indeed, in attendance. Last year, there was a reception at the alumni house for the former players the weekend of the Cinci game (and there were also pre- and post- game events, as well as the former players gathering on the court at halftime). JY3 brought the seniors to the Alumni House reception, and only briefly. It was the night before a game, though. |
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Post by FromTheBeginning on Feb 5, 2007 13:37:33 GMT -5
Might be a problem with the cost of the event and the players with NCAA rules as far as dinner goes, but an appearance should be OK
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Post by Fan Of The Game on Feb 5, 2007 21:14:13 GMT -5
Players attend and celebrate after a Marquette win.
Players stay home and focus stays on history with a Marquette loss.
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Post by HealyHoya on Feb 8, 2007 11:25:10 GMT -5
Anyone know if there has been a VIP attendee list released? ie. ex-players, significant alums (Tenet, Leonsis, Clinton), Pops...
Just curious...
Thanks
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Post by DanMcQ on Feb 8, 2007 11:37:01 GMT -5
Anyone know if there has been a VIP attendee list released? ie. ex-players, significant alums (Tenet, Leonsis, Clinton), Pops... Just curious... Thanks JohnnyJones and GPHoya will be there, how many more VIPs do you need?  I spoke with Jordan Jarry who is running the event - did not get a list of such folks but he did say he is still getting calls daily from former players who will be attending. |
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Post by HoyaChris on Feb 9, 2007 11:18:55 GMT -5
I can confirm that Derrick Jackson will attend.
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