Really, Really Bad Week

[steff_mckee]

This is really difficult for me to write, but I need to express my feelings...Hopefully it will be a release for me......I feel ashamed, abused and violated.  Ashamed to be a Marquette graduate for the bungling of the coaching search.  I was at the airport lounge in Paris, and a couple guys that kinda looked american (not absolutely sure) were looking in my general vicinity and started smiling at each other... I looked down at my Marquette sweatshirt and started to cry uncontrollably.  I knew what they were thinking.  I ran to the bathroom and took it off immediately ashamed of my alma mater.  Abused because the administration hasn't said a single word to me about who is in their sights, or a public list of candidates and updates on each one.  How could they allow tweets and internet message boards to post unsubstantiated rumors without any response?  Anonymous sources say it was a "done deal."    I feel violated because some guy I have never met and truly don't know much about other decided at the last minute that he was happy where we was coaching and it was the best thing for his family, and the fact that after only 5 days removed from our coach leaving, we have absolutely no chance now to land a single high level coach.

[klyrish]

Source?

[TheBurrEffect]

Im the source.

[nyg]

Put your sweatshirt back on and be a man.  Feeling violated only comes when one goes to a state prison.

What the heck is going on here??????  

[klyrish]

Im the source.

Done deal.

[NickelDimer]

You're taking it much better than I

[mr.MUskie]

Step away from rhe ledge, Steff.

[steff_mckee]

I just castrated myself. 

[Tugg Speedman]

Step away from rhe ledge, Steff.

No, jump!!!!

[AshyLarry]

This is really difficult for me to write, but I need to express my feelings...Hopefully it will be a release for me......I feel ashamed, abused and violated.  Ashamed to be a Marquette graduate for the bungling of the coaching search.  I was at the airport lounge in Paris, and a couple guys that kinda looked american (not absolutely sure) were looking in my general vicinity and started smiling at each other... I looked down at my Marquette sweatshirt and started to cry uncontrollably.  I knew what they were thinking.  I ran to the bathroom and took it off immediately ashamed of my alma mater.  Abused because the administration hasn't said a single word to me about who is in their sights, or a public list of candidates and updates on each one.  How could they allow tweets and internet message boards to post unsubstantiated rumors without any response?  Anonymous sources say it was a "done deal."    I feel violated because some guy I have never met and truly don't know much about other decided at the last minute that he was happy where we was coaching and it was the best thing for his family, and the fact that after only 5 days removed from our coach leaving, we have absolutely no chance now to land a single high level coach.

I went to the hardware store today wearing a Marquette sweatshirt and Marquette sweatpants.  I was hoping someone said something to me or looked at me oddly.  At that point I would have made up some bogus rumor about landing Izzo or some other huge coach.  Would have said that's why we didn't go with Shaka.  Would have made them feel real stupid and by the time they found out I was BS'ing, I would have had my drill bits and been halfway home laughing to myself.

Clearly I don't have a lot of credibility with a handful of posts, but my source indicated you should rock that apparel no matter what happens with coaches, players, or recruits. 

[The Process]

Respect The Process.

[WadeATKBurton]

Is it possible to hate a fan base but still love the TEAM? Thats how I feel about Marquette.

[mr.MUskie]

Respect The Process.

Is Dick Strong's nickname "The Process"?

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Is it possible to hate a fan base but still love the TEAM? Thats how I feel about Marquette.

That's how I feel about the Cubs

[The Process]

Is Dick Strong's nickname "The Process"?

FlightAware confirmed.

[keefe]

I went to REI today in Seattle wearing a Marquette sweatshirt. The guy in the climbing gear section took note and asked if I was from the U.P.

[WadeATKBurton]

That's how I feel about the Cubs

Baseball has fans? Lol j/k

[klyrish]

I went to REI today in Seattle wearing a Marquette sweatshirt. The guy in the climbing gear section took note and asked if I was from the U.P.

At least he asked instead of saying, "Oh, I'm from Michigan, too!"

[Friends call me Shaka]

One thing that seems strange at MU is the way our coaches depart the scene that I haven't seen at any other U in the country(I am sure someone has an example of this type of streak). Trying to understand if it is: 1) the 'profile of the coach we hire 2) unrealistic expectation of the fan base 3) administration 4) just bad luck. Track record in last 15-20 or so years:

Dukiet- over his head, dismissed.
Deane- liked him as coach, couldn't recruit- dismissed as expectations were set 'low'. Sure he wasn't happy when departing.
Oneil - brought program back to Sweet Sixteen- seemed to leave angry at the end.
Crean- Final Four, things rolling for a bit, cupboard goes empty, then leaves at 3 am bus. Not a great exit.
Brent - leaves in odd fashion for a bottom feeder program. No word on how the players were told of departure that I have heard.

None of these coaches(to my knowledge) had the tearful goodbye with current players, or any great love of the university when parting. I have no agenda....just trying to figure out an explanation for this crazy track record of exits, while we are still experiencing some great level of success.

[Les Nessman]

Is it possible to hate a fan base but still love the TEAM? Thats how I feel about Marquette.

Yes. I feel ya.

[steff_mckee]

I should have written my post in teal

[cj111]

The OP made me laugh out loud.

[JakeBarnes]

I know y'all are joking about the whole ordeal, but I have to say the craziness of the week has been kinda nice.  Honestly, the circus this week was a nice reprieve for me. My father had a massive heart attack and flatlined twice during his admission this weekend. I've been more or less sleeping in a hospital waiting room for the past few days, so it was good having something to keep my mind off of reality for a little bit.

Let's keep the rumors churning.

[rocket surgeon]

I should have written my post in teal

yup.  friends and family were ready to send out the search team for ya.  picked a bad day to stop cutting?

[willie warrior]

This is really difficult for me to write, but I need to express my feelings...Hopefully it will be a release for me......I feel ashamed, abused and violated.  Ashamed to be a Marquette graduate for the bungling of the coaching search.  I was at the airport lounge in Paris, and a couple guys that kinda looked american (not absolutely sure) were looking in my general vicinity and started smiling at each other... I looked down at my Marquette sweatshirt and started to cry uncontrollably.  I knew what they were thinking.  I ran to the bathroom and took it off immediately ashamed of my alma mater.  Abused because the administration hasn't said a single word to me about who is in their sights, or a public list of candidates and updates on each one.  How could they allow tweets and internet message boards to post unsubstantiated rumors without any response?  Anonymous sources say it was a "done deal."    I feel violated because some guy I have never met and truly don't know much about other decided at the last minute that he was happy where we was coaching and it was the best thing for his family, and the fact that after only 5 days removed from our coach leaving, we have absolutely no chance now to land a single high level coach.

You missed Cords' presser where he meticulously went through all his candidates, for transparency purposes. He did not mention any.

[Eldon]

I should have written my post in teal

Nah, man.  Great troll.  Kudos.

I was shaking my head like "is this dude f*cking serious?"

[RushmoreAcademy]

Is it possible to hate a fan base but still love the TEAM? Thats how I feel about Marquette.

Good call. You should stay really far away from us.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Bad week?  I'm only 1 hour in at my kids grammar school production of One Man's Dream - The Story of Walt Disney. Only 2 more hours to go.

[Ahoya06]

I know y'all are joking about the whole ordeal, but I have to say the craziness of the week has been kinda nice.  Honestly, the circus this week was a nice reprieve for me. My father had a massive heart attack and flatlined twice during his admission this weekend. I've been more or less sleeping in a hospital waiting room for the past few days, so it was good having something to keep my mind off of reality for a little bit.

Let's keep the rumors churning.

Everything OK now?

[NickelDimer]

I should have written my post in teal

No you played it right. Teal's wack

[ZiggysFryBoy]

This is really difficult for me to write, but I need to express my feelings...Hopefully it will be a release for me......I feel ashamed, abused and violated.  Ashamed to be a Marquette graduate for the bungling of the coaching search.  I was at the airport lounge in Paris, and a couple guys that kinda looked american (not absolutely sure) were looking in my general vicinity and started smiling at each other... I looked down at my Marquette sweatshirt and started to cry uncontrollably.  I knew what they were thinking.  I ran to the bathroom and took it off immediately ashamed of my alma mater.  Abused because the administration hasn't said a single word to me about who is in their sights, or a public list of candidates and updates on each one.  How could they allow tweets and internet message boards to post unsubstantiated rumors without any response?  Anonymous sources say it was a "done deal."    I feel violated because some guy I have never met and truly don't know much about other decided at the last minute that he was happy where we was coaching and it was the best thing for his family, and the fact that after only 5 days removed from our coach leaving, we have absolutely no chance now to land a single high level coach.

Before you off yourself,  can you put up some nudie pics Steff?

[mr.MUskie]

Before you off yourself,  can you put up some nudie pics Steff?

As long as you're not Steffan from SNL.

[MUEng92]

At least he asked instead of saying, "Oh, I'm from Michigan, too!"

The thing that always amazes me is that these people don't know where a major university is located, but they know a city with a population of 21,000 that has no particular significance.

[Eldon]

The thing that always amazes me is that these people don't know where a major university is located, but they know a city with a population of 21,000 that has no particular significance.

Because it's so remote, it often shows up on national weather maps.  That's my hunch.

[shakanotforsale]

With this kind of pathetic drivel, it's no wonder why Shaka didn't want to be associated with Marquette.

[The Process]

With this kind of pathetic drivel, it's no wonder why Shaka didn't want to be associated with Marquette.

I think I found your guide to trolling, man:

[muwarrior97]

This is really difficult for me to write, but I need to express my feelings...Hopefully it will be a release for me......I feel ashamed, abused and violated.  Ashamed to be a Marquette graduate for the bungling of the coaching search.  I was at the airport lounge in Paris, and a couple guys that kinda looked american (not absolutely sure) were looking in my general vicinity and started smiling at each other... I looked down at my Marquette sweatshirt and started to cry uncontrollably.  I knew what they were thinking.  I ran to the bathroom and took it off immediately ashamed of my alma mater.  Abused because the administration hasn't said a single word to me about who is in their sights, or a public list of candidates and updates on each one.  How could they allow tweets and internet message boards to post unsubstantiated rumors without any response?  Anonymous sources say it was a "done deal."    I feel violated because some guy I have never met and truly don't know much about other decided at the last minute that he was happy where we was coaching and it was the best thing for his family, and the fact that after only 5 days removed from our coach leaving, we have absolutely no chance now to land a single high level coach.

Let me get this straight, some dudes in France made you cry?

GTFOH

Get a new squad playa

[mug644]

The only time I felt embarrassed publicly to be an MU fan was when we got our asses kicked by Kansas in New Orleans. I stayed at the bar where I watched the game to hang out and shoot pool, and decided it was better to take off my Marquette sweatshirt, that felt more like a hair shirt. Loved what we achieved; ached about how we went out.

At least I never wore an MU Gold or even Golden Eagles sweatshirt. I'm still a proud Warrior.

I'm not embarrassed now simply because I don't think anyone is paying attention to the panic that is happening within this little community of ours.

[The Process]

Let me get this straight, some dudes in France made you cry?

GTFOH

Get a new squad playa

Looks like someone missed the sarcasm train.

[mug644]

Looks like someone missed the sarcasm train.

I'm kinda shy about asking this, but is that Ron Paul's daughter?

[Oldgym]

With this kind of pathetic drivel, it's no wonder why Shaka didn't want to be associated with Marquette.

Is irony and satire lost on all VCU grads, or just you?

[T.V. Diener 34]

I know y'all are joking about the whole ordeal, but I have to say the craziness of the week has been kinda nice.  Honestly, the circus this week was a nice reprieve for me. My father had a massive heart attack and flatlined twice during his admission this weekend. I've been more or less sleeping in a hospital waiting room for the past few days, so it was good having something to keep my mind off of reality for a little bit.

Let's keep the rumors churning.

Prayers up to you and your family... hope that he's doing okay

[NavinRJohnson]

I know y'all are joking about the whole ordeal, but I have to say the craziness of the week has been kinda nice.  Honestly, the circus this week was a nice reprieve for me. My father had a massive heart attack and flatlined twice during his admission this weekend. I've been more or less sleeping in a hospital waiting room for the past few days, so it was good having something to keep my mind off of reality for a little bit.

Let's keep the rumors churning.

Your dad's doctor have any sources? Or a twitter account?

[Coleman]

Looks like someone missed the sarcasm train.

She's so goddamn hot

[mechaghidorah]

She's so goddamn hot

Looked so much better with the longer hair, imo.