Who Is Going To The Coaches Lunch In Chicago This Week (Sept 23)?

[Tugg Speedman]

I will be there.  Anyone else?

[warriorchick]

I will be there.  Anyone else?

Me, of course.

[🏀]

Me, of course.

At least Jen won't be there....awkward...

[warriorchick]

At least Jen won't be there....awkward...

Jen and I are cool now.

[real chili 83]

Me, of course.

That will be worth the price of admission.

CAT FIGHT

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Me, of course.

  Get a seat near the front and enjoy

[dgies9156]

debating whether to go or not.

[warriorchick]

debating whether to go or not.

Oh, go! Request to sit next to me. We'll talk about Nashville and make fun of other Scoopers.

[Galway Eagle]

More of a sweater vest event or do you see young alumni there to?

[Dr. Blackheart]

More of a sweater vest event or do you see young alumni there to?

I'd say skewed more business. Generally an older crowd but not vestie old.  Ballroom fare. Layup questions.

[Galway Eagle]

I'd say skewed more business. Generally an older crowd but not vestie old.  Ballroom faire. Layup questions.

Gotcha. Maybe I'll wait a few years before heading there.

[JakeBarnes]

More of a sweater vest event or do you see young alumni there to?

Not sure if considered young anymore once I hit my 30s, but debating attending this. Just hard as I reverse commute to oak brook. If I can schedule a few meetings in the loop in the morning then maybe I can pull it off.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Got my table next to the bar.  Went to The Party Outlet  tonight and got my roll of drink tickets. Search me out for freebies. I will be wearing the bow tie, non è?

[dgies9156]

All right. I decided to go.

Want to hear Wojo poor-mouth the nation's next coast-to-coast undefeated basketball team!

[4everwarriors]

Got an offer ya couldn't refuse, hey?

[Dr. Blackheart]

Nice venue, outstanding sound system. Nice table by the bar.  Food pretty good actually. Bought a few rounds. 

Hosted by Brian Hanley, whose style was more conversational like his radio gig.  Wojo and Kieger more relaxed and less canned as a result of his wit. Incredibly, our head coaches have not been to Real Chili, which prompted Brian to question the hiring process.  Wojo just back from the West (Bailey) on recruiting and then off again (East).  Scholl knows how to do the banquet circuit.  Recognized Bo Ellis and his contributions.  No raffle.  I would say there were 22 tables of 10. 

Chick, what say you?

[warriorchick]

Nice venue, outstanding sound system. Nice table by the bar.  Food pretty good actually. Bought a few rounds. 

Hosted by Brian Hanley, whose style was more conversational like his radio gig.  Wojo and Kieger more relaxed and less canned as a result of his wit. Incredibly, our head coaches have not been to Real Chili, which prompted Brian to question the hiring process.  Wojo just back from the West (Bailey) on recruiting and then off again (East).  Scholl knows how to do the banquet circuit.  Recognized Bo Ellis and his contributions.  No raffle.  I would say there were 22 tables of 10. 

Chick, what say you?

My guess is closer to 30 tables.  I was at table 25 .

Yes, much better than last year.  Wojo is finally starting to loosen up a bit when it comes talking in public. He cracked a couple of decent jokes, even.

And I, too, was shocked that both coaches still have their Chili cherry.  Shouldn't that be where they hold the second interview?

[real chili 83]

Chili cherry.

That term is not approved.

The proper term is Real Chili Virgin.  Or Real Chili virginity.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Thought this was the best one I've been to (out of about 5 over the last decade). Wojo was the most personable & confident/funny I've ever seen him, like he's finally finding a groove and coming into his own (public persona-wise). You could see why he'd be successful on the recruiting trail after establishing a relationship.

Also, I think he knows he's got some horses this year. Seems genuinely excited.

[warriorchick]

That term is not approved.

The proper term is Real Chili Virgin.  Or Real Chili virginity.

Alliteration rules!!!!!!

Also, who died and made you Chili Chief?

[Tugg Speedman]

I really liked Wojo mocking of football coaches.  Wojo was noting how football coaches say (brag) they got home at 1AM from a recruiting trip and they are up at 4am breaking down tape.

As Wojo said (paraphrasing) "well for many years I sat next  to the arguably the greatest college coach ever and ... he never did anything like this."

Perfect!

[Dr. Blackheart]

I like the "Popping the Chili Cherry" term.  But, seriously, how does Carolyn attend MU for four years and not Special Down?  That is cloistered nun territory.

Other tidbits: Wojo was half apologizing for the schedule.  Family loves Milwaukee.  Visited a Chicago recruit in AM. Lovell bench presses with team (creepy?).  Wojo lived a couple of months in Poland.  Both coaches promised a national championship. Women have nine frosh (read:  will be a massive rebuilding year like Theo). Wojo says he uses new arena as a selling point ("do you want to play in the best basketball arena in the world?").  Hank's daughter has a brain tumor.  Hanley said the BE was down last year and Wojo jumped on him.  MU needs donations.  Kieger owns a boat. 

[Warriors4ever]

I was at Table 18.  Wojo was almost directly behind me.  He was much more relaxed this year.  He really loved Lake Como on the Italy trip.  He played briefly in Poland, that's when he lived there (he told me that afterwards when I asked him).  His kids like Garrett's Popcorn.  He likes Lou Malnati pizza. 
Did people actually submit some of the more inane questions?
I don't like this style of submitting questions but Hanley was pretty good with it.  He was pretty funny when he talked about taking Theory of Coaching Basketball taught by Rick Majerus and how they would always know when the away games were so they knew there wouldn't be class.
I'm with Wojo on the football coaches. 

[Chili]

Alliteration rules!!!!!!

Also, who died and made you Chili Chief?

I back what Real Chili 83 said.

[real chili 83]

Alliteration rules!!!!!!

Also, who died and made you Chili Chief?

Blondie. Any questions?

[Skatastrophy]

I back what Real Chili 83 said.

So now it's a Chili Council?

[Brewtown Andy]

Women have nine frosh (read:  will be a massive rebuilding year like Theo).

Slight correction: Nine newcomers.  Eight freshmen, one JUCO transfer who played for Coach Skeete as a freshman.  There are two returning players - McKayla Yentz & Shantelle Valentine - but to call them role players last year would be exaggerating.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

The proper term is Real Chili Virgin.  Or Real Chili virginity.

Do Real Chili Virgins receive a free hot dog with their first purchase?  If not, they should.  Some women may wait until they're married before eating at Real Chili due to the perception that a man wants an RCV.  Truthfully most men prefer a woman who knows her way around a bowl of chili.  Eating at RC can have unintended consequences that lead to bloating in the stomach region.  Thankfully there are pills to help prevent this; some choose to take a pill before hand, knowing they want to eat at Real Chili while others take a pill afterwards, often when eating at RC was "unplanned".  It is not uncommon for college students to get drunk and end up eating Real Chili.  They can be seen doing the "walk of shame" when they leave the bathroom the next morning with their head hung low.

[GoldenWarrior11]

I was able to attend yesterday - Table 24.  I must say I was very impressed with Scholl and Kieger (Wojo was a given).  I am very confident in our future moving forward with our current leadership.  The quip about Lovell lifting with the basketball team (not to mention running with students each week) was awesome.  How many presidents do that?

Solid event.  Well worth the admission (and donation).

[MUfan12]

Thought this was the best one I've been to (out of about 5 over the last decade). Wojo was the most personable & confident/funny I've ever seen him, like he's finally finding a groove and coming into his own (public persona-wise). You could see why he'd be successful on the recruiting trail after establishing a relationship.

Also, I think he knows he's got some horses this year. Seems genuinely excited.

He's for sure growing into the role. Duke tried to give him some public/media responsibility, but he was largely behind the scenes. The other part of it is we got used to his predecessor's unfiltered ramblings, so Wojo last year was quite the contrast.

And definitely on the last sentence. He knows they're gonna be good, but wants to stay under the radar.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Do Real Chili Virgins receive a free hot dog with their first purchase?  If not, they should.  Some women may wait until they're married before eating at Real Chili due to the perception that a man wants an RCV.  Truthfully most men prefer a woman who knows her way around a bowl of chili.  Eating at RC can have unintended consequences that lead to bloating in the stomach region.  Thankfully there are pills to help prevent this; some choose to take a pill before hand, knowing they want to eat at Real Chili while others take a pill afterwards, often when eating at RC was "unplanned".  It is not uncommon for college students to get drunk and end up eating Real Chili.  They can be seen doing the "walk of shame" when they leave the bathroom the next morning with their head hung low.

Very well done.

[wadesworld]

Slight correction: Nine newcomers.  Eight freshmen, one JUCO transfer who played for Coach Skeete as a freshman.  There are two returning players - McKayla Yentz & Shantelle Valentine - but to call them role players last year would be exaggerating.

Even the women's basketball program is getting in on the squirminess.

[JakeBarnes]

I like the "Popping the Chili Cherry" term.  But, seriously, how does Carolyn attend MU for four years and not Special Down?  That is cloistered nun territory.

Other tidbits: Wojo was half apologizing for the schedule.  Family loves Milwaukee.  Visited a Chicago recruit in AM. Lovell bench presses with team (creepy?).  Wojo lived a couple of months in Poland.  Both coaches promised a national championship. Women have nine frosh (read:  will be a massive rebuilding year like Theo). Wojo says he uses new arena as a selling point ("do you want to play in the best basketball arena in the world?").  Hank's daughter has a brain tumor.  Hanley said the BE was down last year and Wojo jumped on him.  MU needs donations.  Kieger owns a boat.

Anyone have ideas? My thought might be Alonzo Verge (2017 PG).

[Cooby Snacks]

Anyone have ideas? My thought might be Alonzo Verge (2017 PG).

Nojel Eastern maybe? No clue.

[wadesworld]

Thought this was the best one I've been to (out of about 5 over the last decade). Wojo was the most personable & confident/funny I've ever seen him, like he's finally finding a groove and coming into his own (public persona-wise). You could see why he'd be successful on the recruiting trail after establishing a relationship.

Also, I think he knows he's got some horses this year. Seems genuinely excited.

And if there's one thing I'm most confident about in Wojo, it's that he knows a good college basketball team when he sees one.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

And if there's one thing I'm most confident about in Wojo, it's that he knows a good college basketball team when he sees one.

Makes me wish this year was my senior year instead of that dreadful excuse for a season was last year. Not saying it's  Wojo's fault, just disappointed to go out like that.

[dgies9156]

I was there yesterday as well. Great company at Table 25 next to Warriorchick and one of her friends. Enjoyed listening to both our basketball coaches. Said hello to Coach Kieger on the way out. She's full of energy in a great way. I'm looking forward to seeing what she does with her team in the years ahead.

On Real Chili -- Anyone over 25 knows eating that stuff leads to serious heart problems. Real Chili also is a known contributor to colon cancer -- kinda like cigarettes and lung cancer. You can't eat that much grease and not have 10 years taken off your life! If that stuff was sold in California, the warning would read: "The State of California has determined that Real Chili is a primary cause of heart problems, arterial blockage, strokes and colon cancer. It is not advised for anyone over the age of 22, pregnant women or persons prone to obesity to consume Real Chili."

On Coach Wojo -- I liked his style. But what I missed was any sense of how well he hopes the team will do this coming year. He made two comments, one overt and one cryptic suggesting he may know what he's got. The overt was, "we'll do better than last year." That's an awfully low bar. The cryptic was a reference to "when we hang a banner or banners," which he said in reference to doing things the right way. That excited me because he's the first Marquette coach since Al to make any reference I've heard to hanging banners -- and I don't mean the Hillbilly kind for winning the Greater Metropolitan Boise Hoopsfest Shootout!

Incidentally, my wife and I may not have been a virgin to Real Chili but neither of us thought it was anything special. I think I took her there once -- which was one more time than she wanted to go. I went there a few times as a freshman -- had it with noodles to kill the grease. That stuff should be used to clean plumbing and where you would use acids!

[real chili 83]

I was there yesterday as well. Great company at Table 25 next to Warriorchick and one of her friends. Enjoyed listening to both our basketball coaches. Said hello to Coach Kieger on the way out. She's full of energy in a great way. I'm looking forward to seeing what she does with her team in the years ahead.

On Real Chili -- Anyone over 25 knows eating that stuff leads to serious heart problems. Real Chili also is a known contributor to colon cancer -- kinda like cigarettes and lung cancer. You can't eat that much grease and not have 10 years taken off your life! If that stuff was sold in California, the warning would read: "The State of California has determined that Real Chili is a primary cause of heart problems, arterial blockage, strokes and colon cancer. It is not advised for anyone over the age of 22, pregnant women or persons prone to obesity to consume Real Chili."

On Coach Wojo -- I liked his style. But what I missed was any sense of how well he hopes the team will do this coming year. He made two comments, one overt and one cryptic suggesting he may know what he's got. The overt was, "we'll do better than last year." That's an awfully low bar. The cryptic was a reference to "when we hang a banner or banners," which he said in reference to doing things the right way. That excited me because he's the first Marquette coach since Al to make any reference I've heard to hanging banners -- and I don't mean the Hillbilly kind for winning the Greater Metropolitan Boise Hoopsfest Shootout!

Incidentally, my wife and I may not have been a virgin to Real Chili but neither of us thought it was anything special. I think I took her there once -- which was one more time than she wanted to go. I went there a few times as a freshman -- had it with noodles to kill the grease. That stuff should be used to clean plumbing and where you would use acids!

I bet you enjoy watching Notre Dame football.

[Skatastrophy]

I bet you enjoy watching Notre Dame football.

Too far, man.

[dgies9156]

I bet you enjoy watching Notre Dame football.

HOW DARE YOU!

As Al as my witness, Watching Notre Dame football is more repugnant than eating road kill badger (though the thought of driving over a wandering badger is exciting), cheering for an itinerant hokie coached by a Hillbilly or singing the praises of an Indiana University interim head basketball coach!

Enjoying Notre Dame football is grounds for revocation of one's Scoop screen name and permanent banishment into the Chicos Bailbonds A10-Warthog video gallery. People who enjoy watching Notre Dame football should have their Marquette degree revoked and be re-awarded a small stipend to the Nashville Auto-Diesel College.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

I was there yesterday as well. Great company at Table 25 next to Warriorchick and one of her friends. Enjoyed listening to both our basketball coaches. Said hello to Coach Kieger on the way out. She's full of energy in a great way. I'm looking forward to seeing what she does with her team in the years ahead.

On Real Chili -- Anyone over 25 knows eating that stuff leads to serious heart problems. Real Chili also is a known contributor to colon cancer -- kinda like cigarettes and lung cancer. You can't eat that much grease and not have 10 years taken off your life! If that stuff was sold in California, the warning would read: "The State of California has determined that Real Chili is a primary cause of heart problems, arterial blockage, strokes and colon cancer. It is not advised for anyone over the age of 22, pregnant women or persons prone to obesity to consume Real Chili."

On Coach Wojo -- I liked his style. But what I missed was any sense of how well he hopes the team will do this coming year. He made two comments, one overt and one cryptic suggesting he may know what he's got. The overt was, "we'll do better than last year." That's an awfully low bar. The cryptic was a reference to "when we hang a banner or banners," which he said in reference to doing things the right way. That excited me because he's the first Marquette coach since Al to make any reference I've heard to hanging banners -- and I don't mean the Hillbilly kind for winning the Greater Metropolitan Boise Hoopsfest Shootout!

Incidentally, my wife and I may not have been a virgin to Real Chili but neither of us thought it was anything special. I think I took her there once -- which was one more time than she wanted to go. I went there a few times as a freshman -- had it with noodles to kill the grease. That stuff should be used to clean plumbing and where you would use acids!

A. The "Hillbilly" didn't hang ridiculous banners. His douche bag predecessor did.
B. You don't bring a date to Real Chili, you leave with one.

[dgies9156]

B. You don't bring a date to Real Chili, you leave with one.

I tended not to date women who were bigger, tougher, meaner and more obnoxious than I was!

[GooooMarquette]

Do Real Chili Virgins receive a free hot dog with their first purchase?  If not, they should.  Some women may wait until they're married before eating at Real Chili due to the perception that a man wants an RCV.  Truthfully most men prefer a woman who knows her way around a bowl of chili.  Eating at RC can have unintended consequences that lead to bloating in the stomach region.  Thankfully there are pills to help prevent this; some choose to take a pill before hand, knowing they want to eat at Real Chili while others take a pill afterwards, often when eating at RC was "unplanned".  It is not uncommon for college students to get drunk and end up eating Real Chili.  They can be seen doing the "walk of shame" when they leave the bathroom the next morning with their head hung low.

Outstanding!

[WellsstreetWanderer]

I tended not to date women who were bigger, tougher, meaner and more obnoxious than I was!

  One of my friends got turned down on a date proposal to a MU coed  because she " wouldn't date anybody whose legs were smaller than hers."

[jsglow]

Do Real Chili Virgins receive a free hot dog with their first purchase?  If not, they should.  Some women may wait until they're married before eating at Real Chili due to the perception that a man wants an RCV.  Truthfully most men prefer a woman who knows her way around a bowl of chili.  Eating at RC can have unintended consequences that lead to bloating in the stomach region.  Thankfully there are pills to help prevent this; some choose to take a pill before hand, knowing they want to eat at Real Chili while others take a pill afterwards, often when eating at RC was "unplanned".  It is not uncommon for college students to get drunk and end up eating Real Chili.  They can be seen doing the "walk of shame" when they leave the bathroom the next morning with their head hung low.

Chick was escorted to Chili by her GDL as part of Orientation.  Fine man.  Still our good friend to this day.  I, myself, have frequented Chili since I was about 7.  My dad viewed it as an appropriate pre-game lunch for the two of us back as far as Thompson and Meminger.  Smart MU grad, of course.

[real chili 83]

HOW DARE YOU!

As Al as my witness, Watching Notre Dame football is more repugnant than eating road kill badger (though the thought of driving over a wandering badger is exciting), cheering for an itinerant hokie coached by a Hillbilly or singing the praises of an Indiana University interim head basketball coach!

Enjoying Notre Dame football is grounds for revocation of one's Scoop screen name and permanent banishment into the Chicos Bailbonds A10-Warthog video gallery. People who enjoy watching Notre Dame football should have their Marquette degree revoked and be re-awarded a small stipend to the Nashville Auto-Diesel College.

Your chili blasphemy gave me good cause to question your Marquette alum integrity.

Real Chili is know to cure all kinds of ailments, along with being the worlds finest hangover preventer. 

Real Chili before and after the bars is the second best doubleheader known to mankind.

[dgies9156]

Chick was escorted to Chili by her GDL as part of Orientation.  Fine man.  Still our good friend to this day.  I, myself, have frequented Chili since I was about 7.  My dad viewed it as an appropriate pre-game lunch for the two of us back as far as Thompson and Meminger.  Smart MU grad, of course.

If you are STILL eating Real Chili at your age (assuming you are approximately the same age as Chick), I hope you have paid up your life insurance. Maybe you can call the Roto Rooter dude to do a number on your arteries.

[jsglow]

If you are STILL eating Real Chili at your age (assuming you are approximately the same age as Chick), I hope you have paid up your life insurance. Maybe you can call the Roto Rooter dude to do a number on your arteries.

39?  Thanks very much.  Actually Chili is now a very occasional treat.

[dgies9156]

Your chili blasphemy gave me good cause to question your Marquette alum integrity.
Real Chili is know to cure all kinds of ailments, along with being the worlds finest hangover preventer. 
Real Chili before and after the bars is the second best doubleheader known to mankind.

I understand your cultural attraction to the vices of youth. But never, ever question the integrity of a Warrior by accusing him or her of being for that disgusting university to the southeast. That's a mortal sin in our religion.

Incidentally, my vice of youth was Suburpia Submarine Sandwiches (especially the Suburpia radio commercial parody on Joe Cocker's "You are so Beautiful.... Submarine!").

If I'm going to die of grease poisoning, I at least want some meat from a steer or pig as a chaser!

[tower912]

Had RC once.   Never went back.    Chimi from Amigo's, Slice from Angelo's, occasional stack of cakes at the IHOP. 

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Had RC once.   Never went back.    Chimi from Amigo's, Slice from Angelo's, occasional stack of cakes at the IHOP.

I was a MU gyros fan myself before they closed it dowb. Angelos last year was the year before I got on campus.

[Skatastrophy]

I, honestly, have eaten far more Angelo's and Louie D's than I have Real Chili in my life so far. I have a few years left and I feel like Real Chili will pull ahead eventually.