Hank Flick
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So sad hearing that. Was by far my favorite professor at MSU. And I'll probably never get over him being taken away from basketball. The Hump has never been the same.
Very, very, very sad. One of my favorites.
ETA: His Interviewing class taught me a lot of knowledge that I still use today.
ETA: His Interviewing class taught me a lot of knowledge that I still use today.
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Between him and jack being gone, it reminds me of the song, "if there's a rock and roll heaven, you know they have a hell of a band"
Great Teacher! My Favorite Teacher at MSU....RIP Dr. Flick.
If you were female and came into class late.....Oh you'd Rue the morning. The guy was so dry and so funny.
If you were female and came into class late.....Oh you'd Rue the morning. The guy was so dry and so funny.
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I really miss Hank at basketball games.
RIP, Dr. Flick. I've copied and pasted from an old post of mine with some quotes from Hank. These are from the early 90's when I was in school. In each case in the standard Hank Flick nasal tone:
1. National anthem intro went something like this: "For all we have, for all we are, for this great university and for this community we call home, with your right hand placed over your heart, please sing out loudly and proudly the words as our Pep Band leads us (pause) in our national anthem."
2. Post-game sign-off line after giving final score, stats, etc.: "We remind our great fans to drive safely and defensively and without benefit of alcohol. And, as always, have a good, good evening."
3. "At quarterback guard, a 5-11 senior hailing from College Park, Georgia, number 20, the Mighty Dog, Chuckie-Chuckie Evans!"
4. "A good, good evening and welcome to the Humphrey Coliseum here on the campus of Mississippi State University . . . for an evening of baaaaaaaaaaassssketball . . .Mississippi State style! For tonight's contest between the visitingTigers of theLouisiana State University[pause here for boos] and our SEC West-leading Bulldogs from Mississippi State University! And now the starting line-ups, first for our visitors fromBaton Rouge. . .
[intro for visiting team in dull, dry monotone until he gets to a player who went to high school in Mississippi but signed with the out-of-state school: "As always, please give a warm welcome home to [Vernell Singleton, James Robinson, Jesse Pate, etc.]
Then,
"Eeeeeverybody up on your feet to welcome home our SEC-leading Mississippi StateUniversity Bulldogs!"
"At forward, a 6-6 senior from Forest, number 23, Silky Smooth Greg Carter!"
"Also at forward, a 6-7 senior from Flora, number 21 Caaaaaameron Buuuuurrrns!"
"At center, a 6-9 senior from Albany, Georgia, number 33 Downtown Toooood Merritt!"
"At quarterback guard, a 6-2 senior from Utica, number 20 Doug Hartssssssfield!"
"And at guard, a 6-2 junior from Rolling Fork, number 22 Top Gun Tony Watts!"
"Simply the best, head coach of our Bulldogs, is Richard Williams. Coach Williams is assisted by Mike Mathis, Rick Stansbury and Ricky Stone. Game captains, for the visitors,33 O'Neal, and for our Bulldogs 20 Hartsfield and 23 Carter. Tonights game officials: John Clougherty and Gerald Boudreaux."
RIP, Dr. Flick. I've copied and pasted from an old post of mine with some quotes from Hank. These are from the early 90's when I was in school. In each case in the standard Hank Flick nasal tone:
1. National anthem intro went something like this: "For all we have, for all we are, for this great university and for this community we call home, with your right hand placed over your heart, please sing out loudly and proudly the words as our Pep Band leads us (pause) in our national anthem."
2. Post-game sign-off line after giving final score, stats, etc.: "We remind our great fans to drive safely and defensively and without benefit of alcohol. And, as always, have a good, good evening."
3. "At quarterback guard, a 5-11 senior hailing from College Park, Georgia, number 20, the Mighty Dog, Chuckie-Chuckie Evans!"
4. "A good, good evening and welcome to the Humphrey Coliseum here on the campus of Mississippi State University . . . for an evening of baaaaaaaaaaassssketball . . .Mississippi State style! For tonight's contest between the visitingTigers of theLouisiana State University[pause here for boos] and our SEC West-leading Bulldogs from Mississippi State University! And now the starting line-ups, first for our visitors fromBaton Rouge. . .
[intro for visiting team in dull, dry monotone until he gets to a player who went to high school in Mississippi but signed with the out-of-state school: "As always, please give a warm welcome home to [Vernell Singleton, James Robinson, Jesse Pate, etc.]
Then,
"Eeeeeverybody up on your feet to welcome home our SEC-leading Mississippi StateUniversity Bulldogs!"
"At forward, a 6-6 senior from Forest, number 23, Silky Smooth Greg Carter!"
"Also at forward, a 6-7 senior from Flora, number 21 Caaaaaameron Buuuuurrrns!"
"At center, a 6-9 senior from Albany, Georgia, number 33 Downtown Toooood Merritt!"
"At quarterback guard, a 6-2 senior from Utica, number 20 Doug Hartssssssfield!"
"And at guard, a 6-2 junior from Rolling Fork, number 22 Top Gun Tony Watts!"
"Simply the best, head coach of our Bulldogs, is Richard Williams. Coach Williams is assisted by Mike Mathis, Rick Stansbury and Ricky Stone. Game captains, for the visitors,33 O'Neal, and for our Bulldogs 20 Hartsfield and 23 Carter. Tonights game officials: John Clougherty and Gerald Boudreaux."
Awhell, thats terrible news.
He was a blast to have as a professor for my interviewing class and knew how to keep a group engaged while still learning. Heckuva unique personality and had so much passion.
ETA- he always reminded me, in terms of features, of Dr Smith from the old Lost In Space show.
He was a blast to have as a professor for my interviewing class and knew how to keep a group engaged while still learning. Heckuva unique personality and had so much passion.
ETA- he always reminded me, in terms of features, of Dr Smith from the old Lost In Space show.
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Hank Flick Quotes
MATTVTYLER jotted down some of Hank Flick's 'quotes' during class. Anybody that took any class from him will definitely be reminded of 'him' when reading them .. LINK
Loved his thoughts ..
“To know Lloyd Dobler is to love him. Diane Court is about to know Lloyd Dobler.” So goes the tagline for Say Anything, one of many 80s rom-coms that have somehow been seared into our collective memory.
Well, the same is true of MSU professor Hank Flick. To those who had the privilege of taking his class, Flick is a MSU institution in the same vein as a cowbell or afternoon booze cruise at “The Refuge.” While his nasally voice grated on the nerves of fun sponges at The Hump, he had a sound a style all of his own, particularly in the classroom. (MSU basketball still needs him back, between.)
While boxing things up and throwing others away in preparation for a move, I came across a water-damaged old notebook from college. I opened it, surprised a slacker like myself had actually attended class, much less taken notes. But then I realized I was looking at quotes, not notes. Hank Flick quotes, to be exact. Funny ones. So I wanted to share them here, as they show why Flick will live on in the hearts and minds of his students long after he has passed from this earth.
It should be noted Dr. Flick wasn’t interested in political correctness, as he picked on everyone equally. However, he also loved everyone equally. Everyone. Pink, black white, straight, gay, whatever. His great love for everyone he meets is probably what many find the most endearing.
MATTVTYLER jotted down some of Hank Flick's 'quotes' during class. Anybody that took any class from him will definitely be reminded of 'him' when reading them .. LINK
Loved his thoughts ..
“To know Lloyd Dobler is to love him. Diane Court is about to know Lloyd Dobler.” So goes the tagline for Say Anything, one of many 80s rom-coms that have somehow been seared into our collective memory.
Well, the same is true of MSU professor Hank Flick. To those who had the privilege of taking his class, Flick is a MSU institution in the same vein as a cowbell or afternoon booze cruise at “The Refuge.” While his nasally voice grated on the nerves of fun sponges at The Hump, he had a sound a style all of his own, particularly in the classroom. (MSU basketball still needs him back, between.)
While boxing things up and throwing others away in preparation for a move, I came across a water-damaged old notebook from college. I opened it, surprised a slacker like myself had actually attended class, much less taken notes. But then I realized I was looking at quotes, not notes. Hank Flick quotes, to be exact. Funny ones. So I wanted to share them here, as they show why Flick will live on in the hearts and minds of his students long after he has passed from this earth.
It should be noted Dr. Flick wasn’t interested in political correctness, as he picked on everyone equally. However, he also loved everyone equally. Everyone. Pink, black white, straight, gay, whatever. His great love for everyone he meets is probably what many find the most endearing.
I believe that you are exaggerating the impact of ANY message board on the hiring/firing of ANYONE in any AD. Message boards are a great place to find the 'general' feelings of a fan base BUT I can't find a SINGLE example of a 'firing' due to a message board. Gotta link?
I believe Hank Flick's firing in 2009 was the 'biggest' mistake Greg Byrne made at MSU. His football announcing was so-so but NO ONE has come close to replacing him at the Hump.
FACT .. Since Hank Flick was fired, MSU BB has not been to the NCAAT. LINK But .. "In Flick’s final 20 years as the PA announcer, MSU made 9 NCAA Tournament appearances, won 3 SEC Tournaments, 2 SEC championships, 2 Sweet 16s and one Final Four." (From 'The Curse of Hank Flick)
He was one of a kind...
Many, many years ago, I was asked to fill in as the PA announcer for a Tulane basketball game when the regular guy had a last-minute emergency.
Without even looking at the script they provided me, I started the game with a "Welcome to Fogleman Arena on the campus of Tulane University for an evening of basketball... Tulane Green Wave style."
In my mind, that's just how the start of a basketball game was supposed to go.
RIP Dr. Flick. You'll be missed.
Many, many years ago, I was asked to fill in as the PA announcer for a Tulane basketball game when the regular guy had a last-minute emergency.
Without even looking at the script they provided me, I started the game with a "Welcome to Fogleman Arena on the campus of Tulane University for an evening of basketball... Tulane Green Wave style."
In my mind, that's just how the start of a basketball game was supposed to go.
RIP Dr. Flick. You'll be missed.
Not sure that I ever saw that happen.
Dr. Flick had his share of detractors as a football PA guy (I didn't like him in that role either), but he was excellent for basketball and I think that's been the consensus of this board.
Most importantly, nobody's thoughts of Flick as a public address figure carried over to him as a person. He was one of the nicest, most approachable instructors on campus, and his classes were some of the most popular courses offered.
Dr. Flick had his share of detractors as a football PA guy (I didn't like him in that role either), but he was excellent for basketball and I think that's been the consensus of this board.
Most importantly, nobody's thoughts of Flick as a public address figure carried over to him as a person. He was one of the nicest, most approachable instructors on campus, and his classes were some of the most popular courses offered.
Drop it like it's hot!
I also enjoyed his sage advice that dark slacks were better for urinal blowback than light. He's right you know.
I also enjoyed his sage advice that dark slacks were better for urinal blowback than light. He's right you know.
Hi-Ho crackers when I was there....but he cautioned us to be careful or we would draw back a nub.
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