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Jeremy Guy: the voice of the MAC

Last night, we discussed MAC students being B1Gger fans of schools they don't attend. Today, Jeremy Guy settles the score.

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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>&mdash; 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&#39;m being completely honest - I don&#39;t care who you root for. You have the right to root for both. However....</p>&mdash; 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&#39;s!!</p>&mdash; 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 &quot;other&quot; gear being worn at our events.</p>&mdash; 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&#39;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&amp;src=hash">#MACtion</a>.</p>&mdash; 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 &amp; wear both. Saw that when BG played at the Horseshoe several years ago</p>&mdash; 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&amp;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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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 &amp; be proud of who we are!</p>&mdash; 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&#39;s time to make MAC events the place to be! Why sit at home and watch those &quot;other&quot; teams when you can go to something LIVE on campus?</p>&mdash; 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&#39;ll be looking for three of the most PASSIONATE fans on each MAC campus to join me for a game.</p>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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&#39;s all about showing passion in the MAC!</p>&mdash; 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 &quot;SUPERFAN&#39;s&quot; to join us each week for a game!</p>&mdash; 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&#39;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&amp;src=hash">#MACtion</a></p>&mdash; 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&#39;ve begun to use this platform. I&#39;m FIRED up! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MACtion&amp;src=hash">#MACtion</a></p>&mdash; 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!

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