The inmates vote on what they want to watch on TV each week, and of course, they want to watch...

The inmates vote on what they want to watch on TV each week, and of course, they want to watch Jimmer. If BYU's on our local television, every dorm will have the game on. Every inmate will want to watch. They do have that connection to him. They think, 'God, he was up here playing against us.'"

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This is

an old link and a commonly repeated story for those that have followed BYU basketball for the past couple years. However, it was mentioned on “The Rise Guys” on KHTK 1140 this morning and they didn’t seem to know much about it. Kreidler and company weren’t sure if it has occurred in Utah or not. So, I guess, now you know;)

by sroufe on Jun 10, 2011 3:18 PM PDT reply actions

playing ball in a prison is no joke

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by wallywagon11 on Jun 10, 2011 3:25 PM PDT reply actions

They whipped my butt when I played there

I liked it.

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by ElRonToro on Jun 10, 2011 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

bravo

well played sir!

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by wallywagon11 on Jun 10, 2011 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Red Flag

Criminals love him.

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by Aykis16 on Jun 10, 2011 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs

I've linked to this story before, but

Kate Fagan of the Philadelphia Inquirer wrote a very nice background-piece on Jimmer back in March. I think it’s important to get the perspective of another “outsider” article since I’d imagine that most of the things written about Fredette and read by members of the STR community come from mainstream media and recent local coverage.

Some quotes from the article:

“Electrified. That’s what Jimmer has done for this town: he’s electrified it.” – Dan Hall, Glen Falls city-council member

“Myself and my wife and other people, every day we had to work. Our neighbors, the community, the area, we had to work and work hard and Jimmer understood that.” – Al Fredette (Jimmer’s father)

by sroufe on Jun 10, 2011 3:47 PM PDT reply actions