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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: VegasWarrior77 on April 08, 2021, 01:43:39 PM

Title: Happy 44th Birthday Coach Shaka Smart!
Post by: VegasWarrior77 on April 08, 2021, 01:43:39 PM
I hope you celebrate many more as Marquette's Coach!
Title: Re: Happy 44th Birthday Coach Shaka Smart!
Post by: MU82 on April 08, 2021, 01:50:46 PM
His birthday was the first item in "Happy Happy" on PTI yesterday - they have no show today because of the Masters.

They said very nice things about both him and the Marquette job, with Wilbon calling it the perfect fit.

Not that it matters ... but it's always nice to have our alma mater mentioned in a positive light.

Anyhoo ... happy birthday, Shaka.
Title: Re: Happy 44th Birthday Coach Shaka Smart!
Post by: Coleman on April 08, 2021, 02:10:00 PM
Crazy he has been a head coach as long as he has, and he's still so young.

He could have a loooooong career at Marquette if things go well.
Title: Re: Happy 44th Birthday Coach Shaka Smart!
Post by: muwarrior97 on April 08, 2021, 03:11:06 PM
Us Shaka-Slurpers are loving the cake!! Happy Birthday Coach #Yummy

Shaka-Laka, Shaka-Laka 

Makes me wonder who the last MU #44 was, great sports jersey # (ala Jerry West or Pistol Pete)  :-\
Title: Re: Happy 44th Birthday Coach Shaka Smart!
Post by: Silkk the Shaka on April 08, 2021, 03:33:24 PM
Quote from: muwarrior97 on April 08, 2021, 03:11:06 PM
Us Shaka-Slurpers are loving the cake!! Happy Birthday Coach #Yummy

Shaka-Laka, Shaka-Laka 

Makes me wonder who the last MU #44 was, great sports jersey # (ala Jerry West or Pistol Pete)  :-\

According to MUOverload it was Don Kojis in 1961
Title: Re: Happy 44th Birthday Coach Shaka Smart!
Post by: willie warrior on April 08, 2021, 03:45:47 PM
Quote from: Silkk the Shaka on April 08, 2021, 03:33:24 PM
According to MUOverload it was Don Kojis in 1961
Then it has to be retired. One of MU all time greats. 6 foot 4 and averaged about 15 rebounds per game. Not to mention that at one time he was MUs all time leading scorer.
Title: Re: Happy 44th Birthday Coach Shaka Smart!
Post by: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on April 08, 2021, 03:53:23 PM
Quote from: willie warrior on April 08, 2021, 03:45:47 PM
Then it has to be retired. One of MU all time greats. 6 foot 4 and averaged about 15 rebounds per game. Not to mention that at one time he was MUs all time leading scorer.

It is retired.
Title: Re: Happy 44th Birthday Coach Shaka Smart!
Post by: Marquette Overload on April 08, 2021, 03:54:48 PM
Quote from: Silkk the Shaka on April 08, 2021, 03:33:24 PM
According to MUOverload it was Don Kojis in 1961

From the 1963-64 media guide:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eyetb8nXIAET4tp.png)
Title: Re: Happy 44th Birthday Coach Shaka Smart!
Post by: Uncle Rico on April 08, 2021, 04:12:08 PM
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on April 08, 2021, 03:53:23 PM
It is retired.

Lol
Title: Re: Happy 44th Birthday Coach Shaka Smart!
Post by: willie warrior on April 08, 2021, 07:07:41 PM
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on April 08, 2021, 03:53:23 PM
It is retired.
Thank you. Already knew that.
Title: Re: Happy 44th Birthday Coach Shaka Smart!
Post by: Coleman on April 09, 2021, 09:51:43 AM
No no no. MU doesn't retire numbers. We retire "jerseys," remember?  ::)

https://archive.jsonline.com/sports/goldeneagles/marquette-puts-george-thompsons-retired-no-24-back-in-circulation-again-b99508238z1-305269861.html/
Title: Re: Happy 44th Birthday Coach Shaka Smart!
Post by: keefe on April 09, 2021, 10:05:30 AM
Quote from: Coleman on April 09, 2021, 09:51:43 AM
No no no. MU doesn't retire numbers. We retire "jerseys," remember?  ::)

https://archive.jsonline.com/sports/goldeneagles/marquette-puts-george-thompsons-retired-no-24-back-in-circulation-again-b99508238z1-305269861.html/

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