Kentuckygirl Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 For all those that will wonder if I have been partying a little too hard this weekend, here is the link: http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/...aiser-all-good/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 That's very unexpected but fun to see Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike9 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 After reading that post, how do we know that the John Paul Jones they are talking about is THE John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin? For all we know the Mayor of Memphis (or some other city dignatary) is named John Paul Jones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanella Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 so true, there must be millions with that name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckygirl Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 After reading that post, how do we know that the John Paul Jones they are talking about is THE John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin? For all we know the Mayor of Memphis (or some other city dignatary) is named John Paul Jones! The article references John Paul Jones as a celebrity coach. Is there another celebrity named "John Paul Jones"? Maybe Sam can confirm this appearance. My educated guess is that he is working in Nashville or Memphis during that time and agreed to help a local charity, which if accurate, is very nice of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Maybe JPJ has a guest spot on RP/AK's new project and is in Nashville for a bit??? R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickZepp Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 After reading that post, how do we know that the John Paul Jones they are talking about is THE John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin? For all we know the Mayor of Memphis (or some other city dignatary) is named John Paul Jones! The only other famous person I know of with that name is the father of the American Navy and he's been dead about 200 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyPageZoSo56 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 ^ True that but he might be back from the grave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 ^ True that but he might be back from the grave. And have no idea what basketball game is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel With A Broken Wing Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 It's probably the same JPJ -- Jack Jones -- for whom the UVa arena is named. He is a lifelong resident of Memphis. See JPJ Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thanks for the laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckygirl Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thanks for the laugh Hey Knebby, do they even have basketball in England? I was wondering how a Brit would coach basketball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 It's probably the same JPJ -- Jack Jones -- for whom the UVa arena is named. He is a lifelong resident of Memphis. See JPJ Link I would bet AWABW is right but why not buy a ticket to help out the charity. You could wear your Zeppelin Concert tee just in case he is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckygirl Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 I would bet AWABW is right but why not buy a ticket to help out the charity. You could wear your Zeppelin Concert tee just in case he is wrong. Charity basketball is always a lot of fun, however my Kentucky Wildcats have hired a new coach and I am saving my money for real games.That and the fact Memphis is a three hour drive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hey Knebby, do they even have basketball in England? I was wondering how a Brit would coach basketball. Hi - yeah they do, but on a much smaller scale. It's still kind of an underground sport. I'd be surprised if JPJ could actually coach but hey strange things happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckygirl Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi - yeah they do, but on a much smaller scale. It's still kind of an underground sport. I'd be surprised if JPJ could actually coach but hey strange things happen. JPJ and basketball would be a strange combination. Robert would have been a great power forward had he been American and steered into basketball at an early age, given his athletic build. However I fell for the news article because as you say, strange things happen.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevedore Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi - yeah they do, but on a much smaller scale. It's still kind of an underground sport. I'd be surprised if JPJ could actually coach but hey strange things happen. What a shame you, brits are seriously missing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I ccan only imagine where this heads over the next few days. Don't know what to make of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thozil Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I think it's a different JPJ. Check out this article: http://www.memphisdailynews.com/editorial/...l.aspx?id=26165 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangani Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Robert would have been a great power forward had he been American and steered into basketball at an early age, given his athletic build. Wouldn't his hair get in his eyes and wouldn't he trip up in those platform shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckygirl Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 I think it's a different JPJ. Check out this article: http://www.memphisdailynews.com/editorial/...l.aspx?id=26165 That shows you how far apart Memphis and Nashville are, I had no idea there was a "John Paul Jones" local celebrity there. Although my boss grew up in Memphis and he was confused as well, because he says everyone in Memphis refers to him as "Jack Jones". The first time I read that article I though I had finally overdosed on antihistamines. I simple could not imagine a Brit coaching basketball. Not saying it couldn't be done, but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentuckygirl Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Wouldn't his hair get in his eyes and wouldn't he trip up in those platform shoes? When you have time Google a player named "Joakim Noah". The hair would have been a non-issue. The shoes, I don't know. But of course I grew up in Kentucky, where parents will actually place baby-size basketballs in cribs. We take our basketball, bourbon and racehorses very seriously here. There are no obstacles to basketball in KY, especially if a kid grows over 6 feet tall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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