Q & A with Jays Superfan Ben Frock

As we wind down on the end of the school year, I came to the realization that I haven't received much (actually none at all) feedback from any of the loyal Jays fans. And quite honestly, as I'm running out of ideas for new blog posts that will take me to my desired ten posts this semester for my Journalism class, I figured an interview with my good friend Ben would fulfill both of the requirements previously mentioned.


Ben was born and raised right here in Omaha, and his family has been Jays season ticket holders for as long as he can remember. Get some cold beverages in him, and he can rant for days about the program, for better or for worse. And yes, he does don wool sweaters in the middle of April, but hey, he's a Jays fan and an Omaha disciple, so who better to interview?

How are you on this fine Monday evening Ben?

I'm ready for the Missouri Valley Tournament next year.

That's quite aways away Ben. Why the anticipation?

Seeing us (Creighton) get romped two years in a row can only mean better things ahead.

Agreed. What are your thoughts on the Creighton basketball program currently?

Something isn't going well, and to put as simply as possible...our players don't play with enough emotion.

Bold statement. What would you like to see the Jays improve?

Defense and wanting to look like you want to win, and some sign that our players care that the program has been under-performing as of late.

You're being very blunt right now, it's kind of awkward.

Not as awkward as it is to see Dana and Darryl having a conversation on the sidelines.

Awkward indeed. What has been your favorite Jays memory since you were conceived into this world?

I would have to say Kyle Korver and Larry House's final game at the Civic, which was also the final Creighton game ever at the Civic. (Editor's note: until the much hyped and anticipated CIT this year.) Just phenomenal.

As I continue this interview, can you explain to me why you're watching cover videos of Rihanna's "Rude Boy" on YouTube as we speak?

What can I say I'm a fan of Rihanna and everything she does, and ever since her Chris Brown incident, I can't help but have a soft spot in my heart for her.

You're pleasing feminists everywhere. By the way, quite the transition from "Rude Boy" to Gucci Mane's "My Kitchen" video, I might add.

(Ben looking up Gucci Mane quotes.)

Back to basketball. Who would you say is your favorite Jay of all time?

Ryan Sears.

Seriously?

Probably. Dan Bresnahan is a close second. His quality bench minutes provided a whole new dimension to the team. Conversely, Ryan Sears and his love for Theology are hard not to love.

Two very bizarre reasons for appreciating your favorite Jays players. However, Sears does love a Gospel of Luke read, and Bresnahan does love a good walk-on fist pump or five, so nice choices.

In the words of Gucci Mane, "I ball all through the winter, and I stunt all through the summer." Need I say more?

Simply stunning. Didn't anticipate so many Gucci Mane references in the interview, but I press on. What would you rather have, a Jays Elite Eight Run, or dare I say, Final Four run, or the Cubs winning the World Series?

Jays Final Four. Born in the O, allegiance to the O.

(Tears streaming down my face.) Do you think a Jays Final Four run is out of reach?

If we keep at the pace we've been at, then no, but if we build on our team principles we once had a la the early 2000's then I don't see why not. If Butler can do it, why can't we?

The odds we weren't going to get a Butler-Creighton connection in this interview were not very good, so kudos for giving a Butler drop.

I have to give my props to a mid-major in the Final Four.

What game are you most looking forward to next season?

Northern Iowa at the "Quiet Center."

Ouch, better hope Rohan (devoted sports enthusiast) doesn't hear that statement.

(Ben giggling.)

Favorite thing about Creighton Basketball Camp? Excuse me, Dana Altman Basketball Camp?

Dare I say selling pop caps to second graders for two dollars a piece and making upwards of thirty dollars?

As I projected, a non-basketball related answer was given. Thoughts on Doc Sadler and the basketball program to the south?

I appreciate him for certainly stirring up the rivalry, but I dislike his accent and the color red.

Yeah, you always looked weird in red anyways. As I close this ground-breaking interview, who will have a better record this upcoming season, the 'Skers or your Fighting Irish on the gridiron?

In Charlie Weis's absence, the Irish will flourish.

Even without Jimmy "The Emu" Clausen?

I will miss Jimmy with all my heart, the greatest Irish player to every play the game.

Quite a stretch. Thank you for your input on the Jays, and God speed Ben.

Bomb.