I was hoping to read about how the players looked in the scrimmage rather than a discussion about the lyrics of the entertainer , who is responsible for scheduling these people ? What kind of conversations take place regarding the demeanor of entertainors at an event such as this ?
Alumni Game / Midnight Madness
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It's disappointing to hear that last night's entertainer was vulgar and offensive to "the old guard," of which I am one. But the ears of most college-age kids aren't offended by this type of performance. Disappointing, but .......
I remember when I was a student at SJU in the early '70s, there was an appearance by Don Imus with Geraldo (Jerry) Rivera. He was doing some of his shtick in a crowded assembly room, when someone told him that his comments were being broadcast throughout the building. He replied that his routine may be "causing the nuns to be jumping out the f'....g windows." Not a BB related store, but just a comment on what is or isn't acceptable in a college setting.
I do wish there was a place to escape to, to avoid the political squabbling that is everywhere.
Let's go Johnnies!
I remember when I was a student at SJU in the early '70s, there was an appearance by Don Imus with Geraldo (Jerry) Rivera. He was doing some of his shtick in a crowded assembly room, when someone told him that his comments were being broadcast throughout the building. He replied that his routine may be "causing the nuns to be jumping out the f'....g windows." Not a BB related store, but just a comment on what is or isn't acceptable in a college setting.
I do wish there was a place to escape to, to avoid the political squabbling that is everywhere.
Let's go Johnnies!
So when Donald Trump said "“Racism is evil, and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other hate groups” he was calling the Grand High Exalted Mystic Ruler of the Ku Klux Klan a "N----R"?
And Atlantic Magazine in this article was calling Hiilary Clinton a sensitive "N----R"?
the-sensitive-thug/5422/
This race relations relations stuff is pretty complicated, no wonder we can't all just get along.
I will always respect the office of the President of the United States, which is why I have a problem with last night's event. I realize this may be exactly your point.
Overall, I do find it funny (ironic) when people who voted for Trump weigh in on appropriateness.
I didn't ask you about whether you respect the office of the president, although I'm glad to hear that you do. I asked if you can see how someone can support the president but not condone some of his words and actions. I don't like a lot of the stuff Trump says. I didn't like what East said(and did) last night. Not comparing the two. Trump is Pres and East is some rapper that I never knew existed before last night. However voting for Trump doesn't preclude me from finding what he(Trump) or anyone else says inappropriate. Notwithstanding the fact that you find it funny.
JackofVirginia
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Catholic University? You are a disgrace. Common sense tells me that you don't invite rappers to this event. Did the brainless administration expect to hear classical music? And what about the morons who supported his bad manners. Just wondering how our recruits enjoyed themselves.
JackofVirginia
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Well, at least we will know it's not fake news.
I voted for Trump and so did many others on the board. You think it’s funny if we give our opinion on appropriateness or is that only reserved for Democrats. But, I get your point, the Clintons are the epitimy of appropriateness.. I guess you found my post on pg. 11 funny ( ironic).
jerseyshorejohnny
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Twitter Comments:
Well done students. Trump could care less about the plight of all of you.
I wonder if #SJUBB will issue apology? or risk losing season ticket holders? We will see.
We will. Pretty sure most will forget, not care; some may drop, others will add if the team is good. - NR
it's kids... No one will care at the end of the day.
All these conservatives mad that a school full of non-white students would join a small protest against a figure who openly hates them
Couldn't keep politics out of midnight madness? Come on
Good
Firstly, who is Dave East?
Secondly, why would those comments be part of a basketball pep rally?
Thirdly, why would the students accept this
Not my school anymore.
What an incredibly heroic and novel thing to say. I wonder if he thought that up all on his own.
Should stop asking for money, small time operation throughout
Who the #### is dave east?!?!? What a joke
Disgraceful!
Well done students. Trump could care less about the plight of all of you.
I wonder if #SJUBB will issue apology? or risk losing season ticket holders? We will see.
We will. Pretty sure most will forget, not care; some may drop, others will add if the team is good. - NR
it's kids... No one will care at the end of the day.
All these conservatives mad that a school full of non-white students would join a small protest against a figure who openly hates them
Couldn't keep politics out of midnight madness? Come on
Good
Firstly, who is Dave East?
Secondly, why would those comments be part of a basketball pep rally?
Thirdly, why would the students accept this
Not my school anymore.
What an incredibly heroic and novel thing to say. I wonder if he thought that up all on his own.
Should stop asking for money, small time operation throughout
Who the #### is dave east?!?!? What a joke
Disgraceful!
Even though I voted for Trump. I’ve always said his mouth is too big and he tweets too much. Plenty of his behavior was inappropriate, such as your example. Unfortunately we didn’t have saints running for president. Hence, the title of the thread, the lesser of 2 evils. IMO, both candidates had plenty of inappropriate behavior. That said, I hate getting too political and this thread is taking a bad direction.
There's actually more to this dialogue of Twitter responses. It perhaps wasn't the right stage or time for East's "protest." But for the fans who want to move on or depart allegiances with the school (who wasn't responsible for East's protest or views).... F 'em! Bye!
jerseyshorejohnny
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Comments from the Co-Sports Editors of the Torch on last night's Game.:
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