I can see @John_Fanta taking picture after picture with fans. Such a gem for college basketball.
Incredible ambassador for the sport and the Big East. He is the heir to Dickie V. A voice for the common (excited) man. Unbelievable connection to the fans. Absolute king.
Thank you for all the kind words. It’s been an amazing Olympics.
I’ll move on with a fun clip from history:
4th OT of Shamrock Tournament Final in Waterford, MI.
Right after this diving save his team scored the winning goal.
He’s been training for Gold for years.
I know I speak for multitudes when I say we will be watching for whatever you want to do next. But just know that you were an integral part of one of the greatest bands in Rock history. I was honored and privileged to be able to witness the greatness up close when you invited me on stage. You guys have inspired and motivated an entirely new generation by proving every single night that maybe RocknRoll ain't so dead after all! In Bocca Al Lupo my friend.
Messages from Matt and the band:
After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam. Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter. I am forever grateful to the crew, staff and fans the world over. It’s been an incredible journey. More to follow. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Peace and Love,
Matt Cameron.
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Message from the band:
From being one of our first musical heroes in the bands Skinyard and the mighty Soundgarden, to playing on our first demos in 1990, Matt Cameron has been a singular and true powerhouse of a musician and drummer.
He has propelled the last 27 years of Pearl Jam live shows and studio recordings. It was a deeply important chapter for our group and we wish him well always. He will be deeply missed and is forever our friend in art and music.
We love you Matt.
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT
@stoolpresidente will cover the adoption fees for any of the pups from today’s Barkstool dog show until the end of the month @PAWSChicago
TikTok ruined an entire generation of Americans who thought all it took to achieve your 15 minutes was posting a video online instead of going through the arduous process of getting hit in the nuts during a family gathering and hope it ended up on America’s Funniest Home Videos.
OTD 1987
#Jets#Browns
The marathon by the lake
@BernieKosarQB 33-64-489-1-2
Newsome 6-114
McNeil 25-71-1 4-35
Mark Moseley kicks the winning FG in OT
23-20 #Browns