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re: Ole miss will all wear 38 on the helmets Saturday
Posted on 9/26/14 at 11:39 am to Henry Jones Jr
Posted on 9/26/14 at 11:39 am to Henry Jones Jr
Ok, that's fine.
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Posted on 9/26/14 at 11:44 am to Henry Jones Jr
Lighten up. Nobody was making jokes about chucky's death.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 11:47 am to Pettifogger
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I'm not flaming, but I'm always a little surprised at how big a deal the Chucky Mullins thing is. It's a tragedy of course, and the subsequent friendship and stories are very touching, but it seems like it sent some real waves through Mississippi that perhaps others (me) can't appreciate.
Ole Miss fans can't agree on much. Chucky brought us all together and still does. We bitch and moan back and forth over what Ole Miss is, what it means, symbols, history, etc., but we all agree that Chucky Mullins deserves our respect.
Also, I don't think any other SEC school has had a story like this, where someone was completely paralyzed from the neck down after an injury and died as a result. It's literally one of the worst injuries in the history of our conference, so it's worth remembering.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 11:48 am to Eric Nies Grind Time
All jokes aside, I think your original comment is probably true. I can't speak with certainty, but I also doubt that these players are highly motivated to win a game because of Chucky Mullins' number. I would say the same thing about Alabama playing one for Bear Bryant or Derrick Thomas.
They probably see it the way I see Carson Tinker, the long snapper from Bama who lost his girlfriend in the tornado. I care, I feel sympathy, and it's particularly important because he's "one of us"...but I wouldn't gain some special motivation if I were playing a game and we were memorializing Tinker's girlfriend Ashley.
They probably see it the way I see Carson Tinker, the long snapper from Bama who lost his girlfriend in the tornado. I care, I feel sympathy, and it's particularly important because he's "one of us"...but I wouldn't gain some special motivation if I were playing a game and we were memorializing Tinker's girlfriend Ashley.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 11:48 am to Henry Jones Jr
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Just different tastes I guess. I don't think tragedies such as Chucky Mullins and Nick bell should ever be joked about.
Before you go full retard... Look at my original post. Nobody ever joked about Chucky's death nor what he means to the university. I
This post was edited on 9/26/14 at 11:51 am
Posted on 9/26/14 at 11:51 am to Crimson Legend
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All jokes aside, I think your original comment is probably true. I can't speak with certainty, but I also doubt that these players are highly motivated to win a game because of Chucky Mullins' number. I would say the same thing about Alabama playing one for Bear Bryant or Derrick Thomas.
I feel like our team would disagree. Its just different.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 11:54 am to Rebelgator
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I feel like our team would disagree. Its just different.
The players on the team have been tweeting about Chucky all week. They are pumped. Chucky means something to every member of the Ole Miss community.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 12:04 pm to DingDongEddieStrong
This is not new but has been a tradition since he passed.
All 25 recipients of the Chucky Mullins Courage award will be invited to the annual banquet tonight, along with his head coach at the time, Billy Brewer.
In this video you can see the bust of Chucky which is honored by every player as they pass onto/from the field.
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This is Chucky Mullins weekend. Chucky's accident was 25 years ago, and that year the Ole Miss Rebels found themselves in the Liberty Bowl after the regular season. The connection between the Chucky Mullins story and Memphis is, therefore, a natural one.
Chucky Mullins Drive will be dedicated this weekend, and Mullins will be posthumously inducted into the M Club.
The number 38 will be featured on the Rebs' helmets and have a prominent fixture in the corners of both endzones at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
The 38 yard line will be specially marked on the field.
The first 20,000 fans will get a No. 38 button to wear.
Deterrian Shackleford wears 38 this year.
just fyi.
All 25 recipients of the Chucky Mullins Courage award will be invited to the annual banquet tonight, along with his head coach at the time, Billy Brewer.
In this video you can see the bust of Chucky which is honored by every player as they pass onto/from the field.
LINK
This is Chucky Mullins weekend. Chucky's accident was 25 years ago, and that year the Ole Miss Rebels found themselves in the Liberty Bowl after the regular season. The connection between the Chucky Mullins story and Memphis is, therefore, a natural one.
Chucky Mullins Drive will be dedicated this weekend, and Mullins will be posthumously inducted into the M Club.
The number 38 will be featured on the Rebs' helmets and have a prominent fixture in the corners of both endzones at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
The 38 yard line will be specially marked on the field.
The first 20,000 fans will get a No. 38 button to wear.
Deterrian Shackleford wears 38 this year.
just fyi.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 12:07 pm to DingDongEddieStrong
It is kind of odd in a way. You would think that an injury like that would actually motivate people to not want to play football.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 12:10 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
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Not to be a dick...but I doubt Mullins means a lot to your current players.
You would be wrong. Although they weren't born when it happened, they learn about it. He is an inspiration on many accounts. Even some recruit said something about Chucky being an inspiration and him wanting to wear the 38.
This post was edited on 9/26/14 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 9/26/14 at 12:29 pm to UMRealist
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Lighten up. Nobody was making jokes about chucky's death.
I know that. The discussion was about what is right to joke about and what's not ok to joke about.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 12:34 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
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Not to be a dick...
*insert dick statement here*
Posted on 9/26/14 at 1:01 pm to Pettifogger
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'm not flaming, but I'm always a little surprised at how big a deal the Chucky Mullins thing is. It's a tragedy of course, and the subsequent friendship and stories are very touching, but it seems like it sent some real waves through Mississippi that perhaps others (me) can't appreciate.
I was in college at UT when it happened. It wasn't just a big deal at Ole Miss...I remember it well, and think it is cool that they are honoring him like this.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 1:04 pm to MSUbulldogs03
Chucks overcame a pretty terrible childhood and youth economically and opportunity wise. I was in the stands. He applied what appeared to be a clean stright-forward hit. He never moved, nor did anyone else in the stadium. Silence...complete and utter silence.
It remains burned into my mind and I respect and appreciate his spirit, displayed before AND AFTER his injury. Never lost his warm smile and cheerful outlook.
Flame away at me, but leave Chucky Mullins alone. He was a good man.
It remains burned into my mind and I respect and appreciate his spirit, displayed before AND AFTER his injury. Never lost his warm smile and cheerful outlook.
Flame away at me, but leave Chucky Mullins alone. He was a good man.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 1:07 pm to DCRebel
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Ole Miss fans can't agree on much. Chucky brought us all together and still does. We bitch and moan back and forth over what Ole Miss is, what it means, symbols, history, etc., but we all agree that Chucky Mullins deserves our respect.
James Meredith may have de-segregated the university, but Chucky's life and death was more transformative for the community. There were probably many people who believed that Black folks didn't belong on a football field in 1989. Then you have a poor black kid from Alabama put his life in jeopardy so that folks have something to do on Saturdays. It puts things into perspective. You have a community coming together for a hero and a hero fighting for his life. He fought and was able to get his degree before passing away. The Ole Miss community because of Chucky and we're so much better for it.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 1:24 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
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Not to be a dick...but I doubt Mullins means a lot to your current players.
He does. They are geek'd
Posted on 9/26/14 at 1:45 pm to parkjas2001
Way too over the top and probably against the rules but they'll get a pass since it's for honoring someone who died.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:04 pm to Mgarrebfan
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Mgarrebfan
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Chucks overcame a pretty terrible childhood and youth economically and opportunity wise. I was in the stands. He applied what appeared to be a clean stright-forward hit. He never moved, nor did anyone else in the stadium. Silence...complete and utter silence.
It remains burned into my mind and I respect and appreciate his spirit, displayed before AND AFTER his injury. Never lost his warm smile and cheerful outlook.
Flame away at me, but leave Chucky Mullins alone. He was a good man.
Have an upvote, new guy.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:20 pm to skirpnasty
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Kind of takes it from a subtle recognition and honor to "hey look at us".
One mans opinion...and probably only one man.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 4:35 pm to GoldenReb
Yeah -- this is a dumb discussion. He was somebody's kid, somebody's brother, a friend to just about everyone he met, played the game right, and was (as far as I know) never in any kind of trouble.
If he would have been at any other school I don't honestly know if his memory would be as ingrained as it is at OM. They clearly teach their players about who he was, and in turn it provides them a link to that era. They do themselves and his legacy proud.
If he would have been at any other school I don't honestly know if his memory would be as ingrained as it is at OM. They clearly teach their players about who he was, and in turn it provides them a link to that era. They do themselves and his legacy proud.
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