Wardle Coach of UWGB

[copious1218]

http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=12317230

[squirrel]

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/90941464.html

Congrats Brian!

[Hards Alumni]

Wow!  Congrats to Mr. Wardle!

[T-Bone]

Nice work.

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

The Mike Deane tree of coaching begins (or are there others already?)

[New Era Warriors]

Congratulations, Brian Wardle

[Golden Avalanche]

Always enjoyed my time with Wardle at MU. Congratulations to him.

[wardle2wade]

Proud day, never had a doubt

[ChicosBailBonds]

Ken made a good hire

[tower912]

I wonder if he will follow the Mike Deane strategy of pulling out at the next dead ball any non-high-scoring guard who lets his guy score?

[Nukem2]

The Mike Deane tree of coaching begins (or are there others already?)

Actually, its the Tom Crean/Tom Izzo tree.  Wardle never coached under Deane.  PRN and 4EverWarriors must be happy today....

In any event, congrats to a deserving brian Wardle...

[Tugg Speedman]

So how about a first bank classic in early December of UWGB South Carolina and Liberty?

[Skatastrophy]

Looking at the comments on the JSonline article it seems that the UW@Madison fans are a little cranky.  It seems that they felt one of their assistants was more deserving of the position.  Apparently the guy has been an assistant under Bo Ryan since he was head coach as UW@Platteville.

I can't speak for the coaching world, but if I see a guy that has spent 15 years as a subordinate I'd consider him a career subordinate that's wandering down his career path, as opposed to an aggressive young up-and-comer that will really attack the job and go the extra mile.  I'm not saying that I'm right in my prejudice, but I'd rather take a chance to try to hit a home run with a go-getter.

[Hards Alumni]

Looking at the comments on the JSonline article it seems that the UW@Madison fans are a little cranky.  It seems that they felt one of their assistants was more deserving of the position.  Apparently the guy has been an assistant under Bo Ryan since he was head coach as UW@Platteville.

I can't speak for the coaching world, but if I see a guy that has spent 15 years as a subordinate I'd consider him a career subordinate that's wandering down his career path, as opposed to an aggressive young up-and-comer that will really attack the job and go the extra mile.  I'm not saying that I'm right in my prejudice, but I'd rather take a chance to try to hit a home run with a go-getter.

I think you are correct, and that is probably what the UWGB president thought as well. 

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

Actually, its the Tom Crean/Tom Izzo tree.  Wardle never coached under Deane.  PRN and 4EverWarriors must be happy today....

In any event, congrats to a deserving brian Wardle...

ah ha.

You're right. I knew he didn't coach for Deane, but I was referring to him as a playing for Deane.

But, he played for, and coached for Crean, so I guess he would be more of a "Crean guy" than a "Deane guy" not that it really matters.

[MerrittsMustache]

ah ha.

You're right. I knew he didn't coach for Deane, but I was referring to him as a playing for Deane.

But, he played for, and coached for Crean, so I guess he would be more of a "Crean guy" than a "Deane guy" not that it really matters.

If he does poorly, he's a Crean guy. If he does well, all the credit should go to Buzz.

[Blackhat]

If he's good, MU may have a farm system going at UWGB. 

[DJO's Pump Fake]

Looking at the comments on the JSonline article it seems that the UW@Madison fans are a little cranky.  It seems that they felt one of their assistants was more deserving of the position.  Apparently the guy has been an assistant under Bo Ryan since he was head coach as UW@Platteville.

I can't speak for the coaching world, but if I see a guy that has spent 15 years as a subordinate I'd consider him a career subordinate that's wandering down his career path, as opposed to an aggressive young up-and-comer that will really attack the job and go the extra mile.  I'm not saying that I'm right in my prejudice, but I'd rather take a chance to try to hit a home run with a go-getter.

Typical response from UW

Great post though, agree with the life long subordinate theory. 

Wardle will do great at UWGB....best of luck!

[ChicosBailBonds]

If he does poorly, he's a Crean guy. If he does well, all the credit should go to Buzz.

Not sure why you put that in teal

[ChicosBailBonds]

Typical response from UW

Great post though, agree with the life long subordinate theory. 

Wardle will do great at UWGB....best of luck!

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[wadefan#1]

Good for him!

[HouWarrior]

Do coaches from the "tree", or by friendships,  help each other by passdowns of recruits & does Brian have such an opportunity from Crean or MU passing down their scouted, but not targeted recruits?

A grade school friend was later FB coach at Valpo and he told me Tressel at OSU would pass down recruits to him and he was able to improve Valpo FB

[mosarsour]

That is awesome! He was one of the nicest people I had a chance to meet when I lived at Humphrey. I hope he succeeds except when he plays us! 

[GGGG]

Looking at the comments on the JSonline article it seems that the UW@Madison fans are a little cranky.  It seems that they felt one of their assistants was more deserving of the position.  Apparently the guy has been an assistant under Bo Ryan since he was head coach as UW@Platteville.

I can't speak for the coaching world, but if I see a guy that has spent 15 years as a subordinate I'd consider him a career subordinate that's wandering down his career path, as opposed to an aggressive young up-and-comer that will really attack the job and go the extra mile.  I'm not saying that I'm right in my prejudice, but I'd rather take a chance to try to hit a home run with a go-getter.

Greg Gard is by all accounts a very nice guy and someone that has been with Bo for years.  However, my understanding is that he isn't much much of a recruiter.  His brother is the current coach at UW-Platteville.

My guess is that he really wanted this job though so that he could continue his UW System benefits.  For an assistant coach, that would mean a lot.

[Dawson Rental]

Looking at the comments on the JSonline article it seems that the UW@Madison fans are a little cranky.  It seems that they felt one of their assistants was more deserving of the position.  Apparently the guy has been an assistant under Bo Ryan since he was head coach as UW@Platteville.

I can't speak for the coaching world, but if I see a guy that has spent 15 years as a subordinate I'd consider him a career subordinate that's wandering down his career path, as opposed to an aggressive young up-and-comer that will really attack the job and go the extra mile.  I'm not saying that I'm right in my prejudice, but I'd rather take a chance to try to hit a home run with a go-getter.

Well...after UWGB beat them, Madison fans were probably hoping that an Ex-Badger assistant would get GB running a "system" so that the next time that the teams met, UW could "out system" UWGB.

[Knight Commission]

He has now positioned himself as the next coach of MU>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[79Warrior]

He has now positioned himself as the next coach of MU>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

My thoughts also. An alum has never coached the program to my knowledge.

[cheebs09]

Wasn't Majerus an alum?

[swedishlumpyrudy]

My thoughts also. An alum has never coached the program to my knowledge.

Majerus is a history major and proud grad. I don't know where he learned to soil a towel or eat pizza naked, though.

[T-Bone]

From:  http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100415/GPG020101/100415160

New coaching staff

Wardle hasn’t named any assistant coaches yet, but the first one expected to be hired is former Marquette teammate Brian Barone.

Barone has spent the last two seasons as Indiana’s director of operations/video coordinator under Tom Crean. He had the same job under Crean at Marquette for one season after spending four years as an assistant coach at Illinois State.

Barone played for his father, Tony, for two seasons at Texas A&M before transferring to Marquette. Tony Barone also coached at Creighton and for the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies.

Wardle is also exploring the possibility of hiring an assistant with head coaching experience. One possibility is former Marquette coach Mike Deane, who was recently fired by Wagner.

Another spot could go to North Dakota assistant Jimmie Foster, a Milwaukee native.

He will also be the youngest D-I coach.

[swedishlumpyrudy]

Wardle hasn’t named any assistant coaches yet, but the first one expected to be hired is former Marquette teammate Brian Barone.

Barone has spent the last two seasons as Indiana’s director of operations/video coordinator under Tom Crean.

Are you suggesting someone would be foolish enough to leave the hallowed halls of It's Indiana for a Horizon League school?

[T-Bone]

Are you suggesting someone would be foolish enough to leave the hallowed halls of It's Indiana for a Horizon League school?

Nope, but Rob Demovsky thinks it is a possibility, as quoted from the article.  He also suggested Mike Deane.

I'd guess that assistant coach >>> than video coordinator for Barone's career.  Just about anywhere.  Good for Barone if Wardle hires him. 

And if they were to somehow (for some reason) get Deane - that would be an interesting coaching staff coaching against us. 

(If you want to turn this into an IU/Crean bash fest - watch the press conference where he thanks Crean.  I'm sure everyone is dying for an opportunity to spout their feelings about that topic.)

[cheebs09]

 
(If you want to turn this into an IU/Crean bash fest - watch the press conference where he thanks Crean.  I'm sure everyone is dying for an opportunity to spout their feelings about that topic.)

Well there goes any congratulations I ever had for him.

Honestly though I'm happy he got the job. He was on MU for the first game I ever went to and was my first favorite player. Also, I went to an MU bball camp and he was running it because Crean was coaching a US team. He had a great passion for what he was doing and made it very fun. I think he'll do great and I could see why he would be a good recruiter. Also doesn't he have a reputation for being a good shooting coach? I thought I saw somewhere that UWGB's shooting jumped a bunch and it had a large part to do with him. It might have been in one of those like top assistant lists or something.

[MikeyT42]

UWSP Grad Jason Kalsow went with Tod to Toledo. After one season on his bench he is now his top assistant

[Hards Alumni]

Well there goes any congratulations I ever had for him.

Honestly though I'm happy he got the job. He was on MU for the first game I ever went to and was my first favorite player. Also, I went to an MU bball camp and he was running it because Crean was coaching a US team. He had a great passion for what he was doing and made it very fun. I think he'll do great and I could see why he would be a good recruiter. Also doesn't he have a reputation for being a good shooting coach? I thought I saw somewhere that UWGB's shooting jumped a bunch and it had a large part to do with him. It might have been in one of those like top assistant lists or something.

Wardle could shoot the lights out, so if he knew how to teach I can imagine that helped a bit.

[Dawson Rental]

Majerus is a history major and proud grad. I don't know where he learned to soil a towel or eat pizza naked, though.

Frat parties?

[Canadian Dimes]

speaking of the mIke Deane coaching tree....Mike Rice coached under Deane at MU, I remeber him at Mu in the mid to late 90's. 

[Skatastrophy]

From:  http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100415/GPG020101/100415160

He will also be the youngest D-I coach.

Good call.  Congrats to Brian Barone on his new Assistant Coach job at UWGB!

http://www.wtaq.com/news/articles/2010/apr/20/brian-hires-brian/