Legendary University of Arizona quarterback John “Button” Salmon didn’t just utter the infamous phrase “Bear Down.” He was also a master of bad jokes back in his day – or so we would imagine (just roll with it). JBS cracks wise with Wildcat Nation:

 

@jordanchill43 I think my head just exploded.

— John Button Salmon (@GR8SalmonsGhost) January 18, 2013

@jbamacriner82 Sounds like you need more lotion in your life.

— John Button Salmon (@GR8SalmonsGhost) January 18, 2013

@uofaddison54Dwight IS the new Shaq. I heard he’s filming Shazam II this off-season.

— John Button Salmon (@GR8SalmonsGhost) January 18, 2013

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Twitter-view: Interviewing characters in 140 characters or less.

Courtney Karst has inked a deal to play professional volleyball in Indonesia. The former University of Arizona outside hitter played in every set for the Wildcats in 2011, leading the team in kills (360) en route to All Pac-12 Honorable Mention honors. We caught up with the former Wildcat outside hitter for a quick Twitter chat…

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“It’s official! I signed a contract this morning to go play professional volleyball in Indonesia! Still not sure when I leave though!” – Courtney Karst @courtyk23

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@courtyk23 Congrats, Courtney. Can I talk you into a Twitter-view? A few interview questions via Twitter for TucsonCitizen.com? – Chris W

— Christopher Wuensch (@BearDownAndBlog) January 17, 2013

@courtyk23 How would you describe the outpouring of support today?

— Christopher Wuensch (@BearDownAndBlog) January 17, 2013

@beardownandblog it’s amazing! You never know how many people really support you and this really opens my eyes to it!

— Courtney Karst (@Courtyk23) January 17, 2013

@beardownandblog started playing rec Vball when I was 7 club volleyball when I was 12! And no definitely never thought I’d be a pro!

— Courtney Karst (@Courtyk23) January 17, 2013

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 The University of Arizona announced on Tuesday that Sand Volleyball will become the school’s 20th varsity sport starting with the 2014 season. Naturally, this raised many questions in Wildcat Nation. UA Athletic Director Greg Byrne took to Twitter to address a few of these queries:

“@jerzydevil: @greg_byrne why the inequality in # of sports4 each gender?T. IX meant to level field, not tilt it.” participants not sports

— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) January 16, 2013

“@uofajohn: @greg_byrne @azathletics why did we add this sport ?” New opportunities & part of Title IX plan

— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) January 16, 2013

“@richman43: @brettfera & GB u really think cost of travel salaries & tuition will b covered by tix sales & donors?” No but only 2 sports do

— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) January 16, 2013

“@johnjj1212: @greg_byrne @azathletics does Sand Volleyball mean more scholarships for baseball?” No effect on scholarships for other sports

— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) January 16, 2013

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