"We Are Marshall"/ Pi Kappa Alpha

[jon1856]

Sad yet heart warming story relating to new movie:
Adopted woman learns dad died in Marshall crash:
http://www.timeswv.com/westvirginia/...secondarystory

[AGDLynn]

I found out, thanks to Google, that an Alpha Gam pledge sister's hubby was supposed to be on that plane but he had a teacher's exam to take so he could get a job.

[DeltAlum]

I've seen a number of interviews with Delt Brother Matthew McConaughey who has taken this story/movie very seriously.

Personally, I remember the incident well because Marshall was supposed to play us (Ohio University) the next week in Athens.

Instead, there was a memorial service in our stadium. I was there.

Very sad.

[DeltAlum]

I just saw the movie.

Probably not an award winner -- but not bad in my personal opinion. Not nearly as bad as some of the critics say, and parts of it were pretty good.

It could have used some pace in places.

Having gone to school 75 miles away from Marshall, though, it sure brought back some memories.

[shinerbock]

Well the critics also liked a certain terrible and unrealistic movie about 2 gay cowboys. We Are Marshall is a fantastic movie. Sure, it could have been better here and there, but overall I thought it was great. I'll take an inspirational true story over artistic and unentertaining crap that critics love any day.

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

Well the critics also liked a certain terrible and unrealistic movie about 2 gay cowboys. We Are Marshall is a fantastic movie. Sure, it could have been better here and there, but overall I thought it was great. I'll take an inspirational true story over artistic and unentertaining crap that critics love any day.

Shinerbock I wish I knew how to quit you!