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2 non-basketball positives from today's game I saw..

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1) I LOVED the halftime thing with all the RU Student athletes having a dance and a bunch of fun out there. Two guys from the football team (Joseph and OP). THAT's what college is supposed to be about. I don't know who's idea it was but my wife (dragged her butt to the game) agreed and actually enjoyed herself today. (why not, right?) So good to see and feel the positive vibes today. So glad I made the trek.

2) I don't know what the medical issue was cross court from the Rutgers team. Something with a young fan. He was alright but what was fantastic was Hobbs walks up into the stands to check on the kid and hands him a plastic bag full of Rutgers stuff. (like a prize from one of those shoot-around contests). This guy Hobbs is a breath of fresh air.

3) bonus moment. Freakin mascot not only banks in his first half court shot but takes the chance and swishes the 2nd one minutes later. No way we were losing this one after half time! [banana]
 
1) I LOVED the halftime thing with all the RU Student athletes having a dance and a bunch of fun out there. Two guys from the football team (Joseph and OP). THAT's what college is supposed to be about. I don't know who's idea it was but my wife (dragged her butt to the game) agreed and actually enjoyed herself today. (why not, right?) So good to see and feel the positive vibes today. So glad I made the trek.

2) I don't know what the medical issue was cross court from the Rutgers team. Something with a young fan. He was alright but what was fantastic was Hobbs walks up into the stands to check on the kid and hands him a plastic bag full of Rutgers stuff. (like a prize from one of those shoot-around contests). This guy Hobbs is a breath of fresh air.

3) bonus moment. Freakin mascot not only banks in his first half court shot but takes the chance and swishes the 2nd one minutes later. No way we were losing this one after half time! [banana]
Agreed, was a nice, fresh, energetic show and the Knight hitting both half-court shots was pretty amazing - sign him up!
 
A boy got his knee wedged behind the seat in front of him when he knelt down to retrieve his water bottle. They had to call the maintenance crew to unscrew the seat plus the EMT folks to be sure he was all right, which he was - just a bit embarrassed. Very nice response by everyone, including Pat Hobbs
 
Hey rutgersron, I did my best trying to help you get him out but he was really wedged in there! The EMS guys asked us to clear out and give them room, so i didn't see you afterward, but we saw he was OK from up in the balcony. In addition to the AD, I thought the Scarlet Knight was very cool when he came and sat down by you guys. One thing we've been wondering, did he find his phone?
 
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That was my grandson who got his leg stuck trying to retrieve his phone that he dropped. The staff was great in helping him out and was a very nice gesture by Pat to stop by and give him a gift bag. Now we have a story to tell with the breaking of the conference lost string!
Glad all is well with your grandson as I was watching it from Sec 118. Your grandson showed true courage throughout the whole process as he was very composed etc.
 
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That was my grandson who got his leg stuck trying to retrieve his phone that he dropped. The staff was great in helping him out and was a very nice gesture by Pat to stop by and give him a gift bag. Now we have a story to tell with the breaking of the conference lost string!
good to hear it was non-medical and he was ok! Thanks for posting.
 
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