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It all started with an article published last night: about a simple the internal struggle that every student going to a Mid-American Conference school goes through.
Then this morning, Matt Sussman (who?) defined what MACtion is.
Mr. Jeremy Guy read these articles, went on Twitter and proceeded with a much-needed rant. Here are the highlights:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>One of my favorite topics. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/HustleBelt">@HustleBelt</a>: Can MAC fans also root for B1G teams?</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363349734661947393">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Me too, Guy. But I'll reserve my thoughts for another time.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If I'm being completely honest - I don't care who you root for. You have the right to root for both. However....</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363351472240467968">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>One of my BIGGEST pet peeves is to see B1G stuff being worn at MAC events. Support your school when you are there - not someone else's!!</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363351881319718912">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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There's a consensus here, right? Right?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Ever since I was a student at THE Bowling Green State University - it drove me nuts to see "other" gear being worn at our events.</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363352730263240704">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Michigan gear at EMU, Michigan State gear at CMU, Illini gear at NIU...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>What I'm trying to say is - if you are part of the MAC, you are part of something special. Embrace the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MACtion&src=hash">#MACtion</a>.</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363353082886758400">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Now people get to respond to him with their own examples.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Yuck. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/StatManMatt">@StatManMatt</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC">@JGuyMAC</a> Or people who split the difference & wear both. Saw that when BG played at the Horseshoe several years ago</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363353509132910593">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>In public? Ha! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoHuskies&src=hash">#GoHuskies</a> RT <a href="https://twitter.com/Nguyensanity93">@Nguyensanity93</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC">@JGuyMAC</a> I go to Northern and I see kids with Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa gear all the time.</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363353782286946307">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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QUICK! COVER THE CHILDREN'S EYES!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/suss2hyphens">@suss2hyphens</a> Agreed. That was my very first post. Root for who you want but in my eyes the B1G is no bigger or better than us!</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363354251927748608">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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I mean, Freedom of speech, but let's take it easy now, Jeremy.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>We are coming off the best football season <a href="https://twitter.com/MACSports">@MACSports</a> has ever seen. Get out to games this fall, rep your school & be proud of who we are!</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363355348352368640">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Yes, yes, keep going. I like this one; six schools go to a bowl game, one of which was an NIU team that went to the BCS Orange Bowl.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It's time to make MAC events the place to be! Why sit at home and watch those "other" teams when you can go to something LIVE on campus?</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363356096229941248">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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You do not have the right to disagree with this tweet. YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO DISAGREE WITH THIS TWEET. YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO DISA
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>This upcoming fall I'll be looking for three of the most PASSIONATE fans on each MAC campus to join me for a game.</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363357964318412801">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I want to be at your tailgate before the game. I want to meet other fans just like you. I want to show everyone how great the MAC really is!</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363358553782112256">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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#FF @FriendGuyMAC
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Last year I did a tour and selected people that had an interest in working in sports. This year it's all about showing passion in the MAC!</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363359231782563840">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>We have a schedule in place and will be coming to each campus this fall. I want three "SUPERFAN's" to join us each week for a game!</p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363359792598745088">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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All jokes aside, I did this last year when he came for the EMU vs. Army game. So much fun! I recommend this to anybody and everybody! This might be your only chance to meet Warrick Dunn! (not a joke)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I can't wait for this next social media initiative. You all gave me a great idea today. Time to show everyone our Passion!! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MACtion&src=hash">#MACtion</a></p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363360712372289536">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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#Foreshadowing
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>My last 15-20 minutes on Twitter have been my best to date since I've begun to use this platform. I'm FIRED up! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MACtion&src=hash">#MACtion</a></p>— Jeremy Guy (@JGuyMAC) <a href="https://twitter.com/JGuyMAC/statuses/363362367121268736">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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And for that, we thank you.
Jeremy Guy: the voice of the Mid-American Conference. GO NON-AUTOMATIC QUALIFIER! BEAT THE B1GGER CONFERENCE!