College national champs visit JM Associates

Zack Birge and Blake Flurry of Oklahoma State University filmed a video segment and participated in a Twitter chat at the B.A.S.S. TV production office.

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	The stage was set for the arrival of the 2012 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship winners at the JM Associates office in Little Rock, Ark.</p>
The stage was set for the arrival of the 2012 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship winners at the JM Associates office in Little Rock, Ark.
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	B.A.S.S. co-owner Jerry McKinnis surprised Zack Birge of Oklahoma State University with a mock-up of the September issue of the B.A.S.S. Times cover. Birge and his teammate did not know they would be on the cover.</p>
B.A.S.S. co-owner Jerry McKinnis surprised Zack Birge of Oklahoma State University with a mock-up of the September issue of the B.A.S.S. Times cover. Birge and his teammate did not know they would be on the cover.
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	Blake Flurry looks at the mock-up of the cover and enjoys knowing it will hit mailboxes everywhere in about a week.</p>
Blake Flurry looks at the mock-up of the cover and enjoys knowing it will hit mailboxes everywhere in about a week.
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	Flurry and Birge take the stage to begin filming an episode of <a href=
Flurry and Birge take the stage to begin filming an episode of Livewell.
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	The pair get microphones added for the <em>Livewell</em> segment.</p>
The pair get microphones added for the Livewell segment.
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	The camera man gets in position as emcee Tommy Sanders prepares to start the show.</p>
The camera man gets in position as emcee Tommy Sanders prepares to start the show.
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	Birge and Flurry got a special cake with OSU's mascot, Pistol Pete, on it.</p>
Birge and Flurry got a special cake with OSU’s mascot, Pistol Pete, on it.
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	Jerry McKinnis entertains staff members as he prepares to introduce the national champs for a meet-and-greet.</p>
Jerry McKinnis entertains staff members as he prepares to introduce the national champs for a meet-and-greet.
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	McKinnis talks to Birge and Flurry in front of the group.</p>
McKinnis talks to Birge and Flurry in front of the group.
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	Birge and Flurry chat with McKinnis while enjoying their cake.</p>
Birge and Flurry chat with McKinnis while enjoying their cake.
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	JM Associates staff members dressed in their favorite college gear to welcome the OSU team. Some, like Gena Hatley Cole, sported spiffy Razorbacks shoes.</p>
JM Associates staff members dressed in their favorite college gear to welcome the OSU team. Some, like Gena Hatley Cole, sported spiffy Razorbacks shoes.
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	JM staff members spend time with Birge and Flurry.</p>
JM staff members spend time with Birge and Flurry.
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	Flurry and Birge pose on the <em>Livewell</em> stage with Carey Barrett, Brian Mason and Jake Kelso of JM Associates.</p>
Flurry and Birge pose on the Livewell stage with Carey Barrett, Brian Mason and Jake Kelso of JM Associates.
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	Several JM staff members participated in the meet-and-greet and wore their favorite college colors.</p>
Several JM staff members participated in the meet-and-greet and wore their favorite college colors.
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	In the heart of Little Rock, it's hard to find football lovers who aren't Arkansas Razorbacks fans.</p>
In the heart of Little Rock, it’s hard to find football lovers who aren’t Arkansas Razorbacks fans.
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	After the <em>Livewell</em> taping and meet-and-greet, Flurry and Birge participated in a Twitter chat. B.A.S.S. social media editor Tyler Reed moderated. You can read the full transcript <a href=
After the Livewell taping and meet-and-greet, Flurry and Birge participated in a Twitter chat. B.A.S.S. social media editor Tyler Reed moderated. You can read the full transcript here.
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	Flurry plans his answer to a Twitter question.</p>
Flurry plans his answer to a Twitter question.
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	Birge contemplates which lures he was using to win the championship so he can answer a Twitter follower.</p>
Birge contemplates which lures he was using to win the championship so he can answer a Twitter follower.
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	A "B.A.S.S. Studios" signs greets visitors on the third floor of the JM offices, where countless hours of Bassmaster Elite Series footage is edited. Birge and Flurry got a full, personalized tour by Mike McKinnis, vice president of television and video.</p>
A “B.A.S.S. Studios” signs greets visitors on the third floor of the JM offices, where countless hours of Bassmaster Elite Series footage is edited. Birge and Flurry got a full, personalized tour by Mike McKinnis, vice president of television and video.
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	The back of Flurry's jersey shows off this college fishing team's logo, with mascot Pistol Pete lipping a bass.</p>
The back of Flurry’s jersey shows off this college fishing team’s logo, with mascot Pistol Pete lipping a bass.
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	Flurry talks with Tommy Sanders while the two eat pizza.</p>
Flurry talks with Tommy Sanders while the two eat pizza.
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	The JM staff, Tommy Sanders and the college champs all gathered for lunch.</p>
The JM staff, Tommy Sanders and the college champs all gathered for lunch.
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	Blake Flurry signed autographs for staff members.</p>
Blake Flurry signed autographs for staff members.
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	Zack Birge stayed busy signing photos of himself and Flurry on the water.</p>
Zack Birge stayed busy signing photos of himself and Flurry on the water.
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	Flurry signs his autograph for Christie Kratz, a graphic designer at JM.</p>
Flurry signs his autograph for Christie Kratz, a graphic designer at JM.
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	As Flurry and Birge finish signing autographs, Jerry McKinnis joins them to deliver some words of wisdom.</p>
As Flurry and Birge finish signing autographs, Jerry McKinnis joins them to deliver some words of wisdom.
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	The Oklahoma State anglers gather in the lobby with McKinnis just before they leave.</p>
The Oklahoma State anglers gather in the lobby with McKinnis just before they leave.
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	McKinnis gives Birge a hearty handshake before his departure.</p>
McKinnis gives Birge a hearty handshake before his departure.
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	Flurry and Birge spend time with Hank Weldon, director of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series.</p>
Flurry and Birge spend time with Hank Weldon, director of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series.