Virginia Athletics emcee Jamar Hicks has become a staple at sporting events in Charlottesville over the past few years.
Hicks is easily recognized at Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena by his enthusiastic announcer’s voice and bright orange pants, and thanks to him, students and fans alike can expect to be thoroughly entertained throughout their gameday experience.
While every Virginia men’s basketball and football game is played alongside Hicks’ booming voice, sometimes the most difficult moments on the court or the field are when Hicks shines brightest.
One such moment happened Feb. 24, when the situation was dire in the student section of JPJ. After dedicated students had camped out in the rain for most of a dreary Saturday just to get a spot in the student section,
Virginia men’s basketball was falling behind a North Carolina squad that simply outmatched them. The frustration among die-hard Cavalier fans — built up over the course of a lackluster season — was palpable.
With energy and enthusiasm waning, it was hard not to think about making an early break for the exits and attempting to salvage the weekend.
