Dia del DougO said:

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gobears20 said:

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Here's that radio call you're talking about. I pulled it from @nick_pants's RG3 "The Career" video on YouTube. The joy and passion he possessed behind that microphone was extraordinary.

Thank you, JJ. https://t.co/g2Dt8ylOeQ pic.twitter.com/rj7POYAk81

— Scotty Swingler (@PleaseBearW_Me) February 26, 2025

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Dang straight, they should wear those uniforms all season in JJ's honor.

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I was thinking yesterday looking at the clips etc. that who would have thought back then in a future of big money and big outfitters 30 or so years down the road that those locally made unis would end up being far more cool that what we would be wearing in 30 years during said era.

I would be content with those JJ Joe unis and no alt unis.

Married A Horn said:

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I am just now fiding out about this. Gut punch. Other than my dad's Baylor jersey from the 60s, J.J. Joe's 13 is the only Baylor jersey I ever wore... still wear it to games this day. He was my absolute favorite growing up!

Thank you for all the memories Triple J!

Rest in Peace brother.

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So, the other family connection I have is that my other uncle (Ronnie Laurence - Baylor Football mid 1960s) was a coach at Arlington Lamar under Coach Peach. Uncle Ronnie was one of JJ's coaches at Lamar and I'm sure had an impact on JJ coming to Baylor. Ronnie passed away a few years ago - wish I would have asked him about J.J. Joe in high school.

So, as an elementary age kid then, we went to all of Arlington Lamar's playoff games. So I did get to see J.J. Joe play in high school as well. (I just dont remember it from being too young.)

perfect example of grant teaff type baylor bear.

all around great dude.

very sad to hear.

- el KKM

Baylor football legend J.J. Joe dies at 54 years old

Yogi said:

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How I like to remember J.J. and Coach Teaff.

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I remember watching that on CBS as a young'in, first bowl game I ever saw Baylor play in

https://www.goldengatefuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-joe

Wasn't one of his sons a pretty darn good athlete? Where did he end up playing?

The loss of J.J. leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew him. To honor his life and contributions, a prayer service will be held on March 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, followed by a funeral service on March 8, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Both services will take place at Forest Hill Church of Christ, located at 3916 Forest Hill Circle, Forest Hill, TX 76140

Condolences to his friends and family. Appears he touched a lot of people.

Jack Bauer said:

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The loss of J.J. leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew him. To honor his life and contributions, a prayer service will be held on March 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, followed by a funeral service on March 8, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Both services will take place at Forest Hill Church of Christ, located at 3916 Forest Hill Circle, Forest Hill, TX 76140

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I want to go to this. 18 minutes from me. Would it be poor taste if I did? I didnt know him personally.

Married A Horn said:

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Jack Bauer said:

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The loss of J.J. leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew him. To honor his life and contributions, a prayer service will be held on March 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, followed by a funeral service on March 8, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Both services will take place at Forest Hill Church of Christ, located at 3916 Forest Hill Circle, Forest Hill, TX 76140

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I want to go to this. 18 minutes from me. Would it be poor taste if I did? I didnt know him personally.

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Absolutely not! It's never a bad idea to attend a funeral.

So sad, I have been sad all these days since his departure. I was at BU when he played for us, so much fun to watch him play! RIP JJ, so many people have left in the last couple of years that I have known... tragic for sure, coming from someone who lost his wife two years ago due to depression. We got married when I was attending BU and she was part of my college life. I enjoyed listening to JJ during the football games, he was definitely good at it and you could tell he really loved Baylor! I remembered that my wife used to tell me that when someone would go to heaven, it was bc they had fulfilled their mission on earth, hard to understand on my end....

You will be missed JJ Joe.....

Prayers for his family...

"There is no RGIII without J.J. Joe." #SicEm #RIP https://t.co/Ok9m9CQp1x

— Craig Smoak (@CraigSmoak) February 28, 2025

I hate to hear this. I loved watching him play and always enjoyed listening to him on the radio broadcasts.

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Not a whole lot on YouTube from way back then, but here is a typical JJJoe play we ran numerous times:



The games that are out there are mostly our stinkers from that era (1991 Rice, 1991 & 1992 Aggy, 1992 LaTech, 1992 Colorado), but here are a couple of better ones.

1991 TCU:



And the 1992 John Hancock Bowl over Arizona:



His ability to nonchalantly hide the ball on his back hip while waiting for Melvin Bonner to run free over the middle wasn't seen again around here until RGIII. Unfortunately no apparent YouTube highlights of that on display from 1991 Mizzou and SMU, or the famous "Alumni Special" vs Georgia Tech in 1992.

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Thank you for your work on these games

I have been buried with work the last few days and just seeing this.

What a shock! He was my age.

RIP. He was a great one.

maybe a 'JJJ' patch this season???

PA.

- UL

...and, as always, TIA.

{ sipping coffee }

Great guy.

william said:

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maybe a 'JJJ' patch this season???

PA.

- UL

...and, as always, TIA.

{ sipping coffee }

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I would think something like that, for sure.

boognish_bear said:

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I hate to hear this. Such a great guy. He was QB when I was attending.

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I was a Freshman in 1992, and JJ Joe had a good year. I loved watching his long passes to Melvin Bonner.

Yep those passes to Bonner need to be unearthed. They were exquisite. I'll miss him on the radio. He was always enthusiastic and never took a night off.

Who could replace JJ in the broadcast booth on gameday?

RGIII would be the popular choice, but he is probably committed.

Phil Bennet would probably be a pretty good choice.

Dia del DougO said:

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Who could replace JJ in the broadcast booth on gameday?

RGIII would be the popular choice, but he is probably committed.

Phil Bennet would probably be a pretty good choice.

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Has Singletary ever done any broadcast work?

Dia del DougO said:

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Who could replace JJ in the broadcast booth on gameday?

RGIII would be the popular choice, but he is probably committed.

Phil Bennet would probably be a pretty good choice.

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Art Briles would bring in viewers..

Jack Bauer said:

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Dia del DougO said:

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Who could replace JJ in the broadcast booth on gameday?

RGIII would be the popular choice, but he is probably committed.

Phil Bennet would probably be a pretty good choice.

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Art Briles would bring in viewers..

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Ha! Wouldn't that be entertaining?

Heck, put Art and Phil both in the press box with J-Mo. Maybe slip the broadcast in Dave and Spav's headsets in case they need "guidance" during the game.

SMH..we couldn't go one thread without someone turning it into a CAB-fest.

Bring Back Briles!

Salsa Nacho probably needs a gig.

They could put a couch up in the booth for him.

As we celebrate JJ Joe's life today, please keep his family and loved ones in your prayers. A true Baylor legend, JJ represented everything good about Baylor University and is someone who touched generations of Baylor fans, as a student-athlete and broadcaster.

— Dave Aranda (@CoachDaveAranda) March 7, 2025

It would be nice if the school came out and had a JJ Joe day for one of the games this coming season...Just a real special guy.

BluesBear said:

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It would be nice if the school came out and had a JJ Joe day for one of the games this coming season...Just a real special guy.

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I'm still hoping that somebody in the athletics department is working on a highlight reel.