(07-16-2013 08:37 PM)BSKB 24 Wrote:  

(07-16-2013 08:22 PM)Texduke Wrote:  

(07-16-2013 07:35 AM)atljmualum Wrote:  

(07-16-2013 07:19 AM)BSKB 24 Wrote:  I don't think being associated with Bill Maher is the kind of recognition JMU needs!

I agree

Maybe we should seek an endorsement from S. Palin.? Limbaugh?

I don't care for either of them as well. Extreme is extreme; wacko is wacko, you don't need a party label. But, Bill Maher is just plain obscene and mean. No redeeming value as far as I can see.

Agreed once again.

"There is only one thing worse than being talked about and that is NOT being talked about."....Oscar Wilde

Unless of course it's because of felonious acts by our players.

Spent all of last week on vacation in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Almost all SEC schools were represented up and down the beach. I spoke with several people and most of them knew JMU from NCAA Basketball March Madness. Very few knew anything about our football team, except for the Alabama fans. Since they're opening against Va Tech in a few weeks, most of them knew about JMU beating Tech. Put a smile on my face!

(07-12-2013 08:38 AM)Dukes94 Wrote:  Yeah, but so what? It hasn't hurt admissions or academics or recruiting. VCU and George Mason probably have more national name recognition among the unwashed masses due to their final four appearances, but do we want to be them?

Actually, once the "unwashed masses" realize that you are in Virginia, that's probably the first association that they will make.

"Oh, James Madison, yeah okay, one of those basketball-only schools in Virginia. Are you in Richmond too?"

FBS football would (in time) change that.

(07-16-2013 07:35 AM)atljmualum Wrote:  

(07-16-2013 07:19 AM)BSKB 24 Wrote:  I don't think being associated with Bill Maher is the kind of recognition JMU needs!

I agree

+3

(07-17-2013 06:49 PM)TARDledo Wrote:  

(07-12-2013 08:38 AM)Dukes94 Wrote:  Yeah, but so what? It hasn't hurt admissions or academics or recruiting. VCU and George Mason probably have more national name recognition among the unwashed masses due to their final four appearances, but do we want to be them?

Actually, once the "unwashed masses" realize that you are in Virginia, that's probably the first association that they will make.

"Oh, James Madison, yeah okay, one of those basketball-only schools in Virginia. Are you in Richmond too?"

FBS football would (in time) change that.

Would take BCS football to change that, esp since there is not state or major city in JMU's name...

(07-17-2013 09:22 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(07-16-2013 07:35 AM)atljmualum Wrote:  

(07-16-2013 07:19 AM)BSKB 24 Wrote:  I don't think being associated with Bill Maher is the kind of recognition JMU needs!

I agree

+3

+4

(07-12-2013 09:20 AM)JMUsince89 Wrote:  I go to Smith Mountian Lake near Raonoke Va., my boat always has a JMU flag flying off the tower and JMU window logos on the windshield, I always wear JMU shirts. Now SML is big VTech country and they all know JMU is the only Va school that beat them, I cant count the times at marinas people make that comment to me, and they are always pretty respectful when they say "Yep you beat us". The wife and I take cruises from lots of ports and the JMU logo is always recognized, we are out there and know to more peeps than a lot of people think.

The house with the landscaping in the front yard with the giant VT logo enrages me. It's right past Mango's on the opposite side of the lake.

Been in Pawley's Island for a day....and already have run into a recent JMU grad from Jersey, current student from Fred-brg and a guy from Akron that knows of us!

All due to wearing JMU gear!

Fred-burg, throw your hands up!

Im glad this was revived....i had an interview today w a woman in NY and she mentioned UVA...when i countered w "james madison" she was thrilled and actually chanted "J, M, Uuu"....

I returned no wahoo-crap. Hope i get the job so i can start giving again.