Kansas Sports: 61-Year-Old KU Superfan to Marry 22-Year-Old

Shawn Garrison passes on a tale of love between Jayhawk fans.

by Shawn Garrison (Scribe)

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June 21, 2008

College Football, Big 12 Football, Kansas Jayhawks Basketball, Kansas Jayhawks Football

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I don't usually write multiple postings on one day, but I've got a little free time and I found a link that's too good to not pass along.

Jimmy Neal is an avid Jayhawks fan nicknamed the "White Owl" who is 61 years old.  He apparently spends a lot of time at Wescoe Beach on KU's campus shouting at students to "Wake up!"  Basically, he's the complete opposite of MU's Brother Jed, but just as crazy.

The Daily Kansan says he is "known for his enthusiastic dancing and cheering at KU games."  It also reports that he's set to marry 22-year-old KU student Julia Lee.

ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!

It gets better.  The two have only known each other for a little over a month.  The soon-to-be Mrs. Owl also told the Kansan reporter about her engagement before her father.

Neal has spawned two baby owls from previous marriages, but he expects this marriage to last because, "In previous marriages I (Neal) would see the reflection of my love, not their love."

He knew that he and Julia were meant to be together the first time he laid eyes on her: "I saw an injured spirit and I'm all about helping people and being a light."

It sounds like this guy has been spending a little too much time hanging out with Aqib Talib.

But don't worry, the couple doesn't plan to become sexually active until after they're married.  And even though the White Owl is settling down, he still plans to be a regular at KU basketball and football games.

For the sake of humanity lets hope these two don't produce a child. 

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  1. Way to go, kU! I guess when your options are Mark Mangino or that guy, you'd take the 61-year-old, though...

  2. What a winner! But why would we expect less?

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