Author Topic: Live at the Al! (Read 8314 times)

mosarsour · « **on:** April 08, 2008, 01:51:58 PM »

Nothing so far. Looks like its gonna start late. Looks like Dennis Krause is running the production for time warner sports. Looks like Dan Needles just got here. Not much to report yet. The eagle is carrying 2 giant heads of Buzz.

Norm · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2008, 01:55:50 PM »

How many people are there? Any students mulling around?

mosarsour · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:06:39 PM »

sorry. using my phone and it might take a while. There's a good mix of students and alumni. Jimmy Mac is sitting a few rows ahead of me. Cheerleaders are here..lookng for 6 pack girl!

MUfan12 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:10:14 PM »

Trevor is with the team, if that means anything.

PuertoRicanNightmare · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:12:39 PM »

Wild just hinted that some people "didn't want the challenge" of coaching in the Big East.

Tom Crean's Tanning Bed · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:13:13 PM »

Fr. Wild sounds like Harry Caray.

PuertoRicanNightmare · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:13:53 PM »

He just went through a list of those who helped with the search. I'm amazed those people came to this conclusion.

mosarsour · « **Reply #7 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:14:51 PM »

the entire team is here including the amigos and trevor

PuertoRicanNightmare · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:15:26 PM »

Honestly, not a single person looks very "excited" about this. Maybe it's just been a long week.

NavinRJohnson · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:15:54 PM »

For you watchers of The Office, Cottingham = Toby.

tower912 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:17:06 PM »

PRN, if they had just got YOU on that search team, I'm SURE we would have landed Miller, Bennet, or Lowery. How could they have POSSIBLY held out against your unfailing optimism and upbeat attitude?

PuertoRicanNightmare · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:18:20 PM »

tower912 -- do you think this press conference has a celebratory feel to it? It sounds like a wake!

I want people to be excited!

Schoonts · « **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:19:01 PM »

Ha! Toby... Nice. Cool story about Buzz... I'm coming around to it...

Especially if Trevor stays and Tyshawn is on his way.

21Jumpstreet · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:19:52 PM »

cottingham is a dope. sounds like his tongue is too big for his mouth.

SoCalwarrior · « **Reply #14 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:20:52 PM »

Quote from: NavinRJohnson on April 08, 2008, 02:15:54 PM

For you watchers of The Office, Cottingham = Toby.

Almost Identical.

Ahoya06 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:21:52 PM »

Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on April 08, 2008, 02:18:20 PM

tower912 -- do you think this press conference has a celebratory feel to it? It sounds like a wake!

I want people to be excited!

It's a press conference! What do you expect, Fr. Wild and Cottingham to show up in powder blue youth Wade jerseys jumping to zombie nation?

This is a formal announcement, Crean's was very similar.

Schoonts · « **Reply #16 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:24:47 PM »

I'm gonna say it... you guys can rip it apart all you like.

I like this guy.

drewm88 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:25:15 PM »

Quote

It's a press conference! What do you expect, Fr. Wild and Cottingham to show up in powder blue youth Wade jerseys jumping to zombie nation?

Is this an option? Because I would like to see it.

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #18 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:26:07 PM »

Quote from: Ahoya06 on April 08, 2008, 02:21:52 PM

Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on April 08, 2008, 02:18:20 PM
tower912 -- do you think this press conference has a celebratory feel to it? It sounds like a wake!

I want people to be excited!

It's a press conference! What do you expect, Fr. Wild and Cottingham to show up in powder blue youth Wade jerseys jumping to zombie nation?

This is a formal announcement, Crean's was very similar.

Actually I would strongly disagree with that. I was at Crean's presser and it was PACKED in the main ball room of the AMU. People were very excited and there was high high energy there. I remember it like it was yesterday. It was exciting, set the proper tone and people immediately were like "yeah, we're going to be just fine"

Now, you may have been referencing Crean's IU press conference....I'm referencing Crean's MU press conference.

79Warrior · « **Reply #19 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:26:39 PM »

Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on April 08, 2008, 02:18:20 PM

tower912 -- do you think this press conference has a celebratory feel to it? It sounds like a wake!

I want people to be excited!

PRN, Buzz is not the ideal guy, but he is here. give him a chance. We get it, you don't like the hire. I am not reading your posts for awhile. You are to depressing.

Ahoya06 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:27:23 PM »

I was referring to IU's, yeah, which was formal in nature, like this one.

drewm88 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:29:17 PM »

He just emphasized that he sent for the team while still in Wild's office. He wanted to make sure they heard from him that he was their coach. "I don't say that to be critical of anything, I say that because what's important to me are these guys." He talked to them until they were tired, he talked to their parents.

mosarsour · « **Reply #22 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:33:07 PM »

I'm starting to like this guy. At least he respects Marquette's tradition. PRN...is it ok for me to get fired up?

Ahoya06 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:35:10 PM »

I think he's definitely a personable guy, who could very well have a good relationship with the students and alums.

MarquetteVol · « **Reply #24 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:37:56 PM »

I really like this guy. He's as straight-forward as they come and maybe the most polite coach in the history of basketball.

LongtimeMUFan · « **Reply #25 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:38:28 PM »

Press conference streaming live right now on wisn.com

only a warrior · « **Reply #26 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:39:48 PM »

Best way to have a good relationship with students and alums is to win. Bring it Brent (sorry, no Buzz for a 35 year old man - I've known a few Buzzes in my life dating back to MU and there was something not right with each of them)

MUfan12 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:40:48 PM »

You can tell he's nervous, but exactly what I thought he'd be, driven and very down to earth.

I've said it before, we got a good one. People are going to like him a lot, just gotta give it time.

Schoonts · « **Reply #28 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:41:21 PM »

I don't know what he looks like but he reminds me of Brett Bielema... I'm not a vadger fan, but that guy is classy.

Sir Lawrence · « **Reply #29 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:41:37 PM »

Is Homer there?

MUinCO · « **Reply #30 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:46:30 PM »

I too have registered my displeasure (B&M-ing as our moderator would put it) at this hire today…ad nauseum. But you all are right, he's our guy now and we have a shared love interest.

I know most of our criticism is with the hire not the man so it's time to root for Buzz and wish him the best for now. There will be plenty of time to critique his on-the-job performance in the coming months.

State · « **Reply #31 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:51:32 PM »

"I'm not concerned of my reputation--I'm concerned about my character"

That was in response to 'how does your communication style differ than the previous coach'.

Absolutely beautiful!!!

Norm · « **Reply #32 on:** April 08, 2008, 03:05:29 PM »

"I'm not concerned of my reputation--I'm concerned about my character"

What does that even mean? That he doesn't mind swearing at players as long as it builds character? I don't quite get it.

ErickJD08 · « **Reply #33 on:** April 08, 2008, 03:08:43 PM »

I am going to say this over and over for the next 7 months or so.

Everyone says that Buzz is the reason we have the recruiting class we do and the four star coming in 2009. Crean really did suck as a recruiter and I guess it is no coincidence that our best recruiting class since Wade's Final Four run came in Buzz's first year. I think we are going to get a great look at Buzz's coaching style this year if the team stays in place. If he is solid at X's and O's and can bring in one or two more four stars in 2009, I will continue to keep my lip zipped.

murocky01 · « **Reply #34 on:** April 08, 2008, 03:11:55 PM »

I was very impressed with Buzz, sounds like a very likable guy, which probably goes a long way in explaining why he is such a good recruiter. I think he will be very successful at MU as head coach.

I also liked the indirect dig against Crean when he said the first thing he did was inform the players that he was their coach (insinuating that Crean put himself before the players).

MU gimp ONE · « **Reply #35 on:** April 08, 2008, 03:12:17 PM »

Quote from: State on April 08, 2008, 02:51:32 PM

"I'm not concerned of my reputation--I'm concerned about my character"

That was in response to 'how does your communication style differ than the previous coach'.

Absolutely beautiful!!!

i loved that line as well. not the most eloquent speaker, but he got his point across... he is going to make sure his team becomes men and that they work to the max of their ability on and off the court. he is definitely passionate and very polite.

21Jumpstreet · « **Reply #36 on:** April 08, 2008, 03:19:52 PM »

I think his passion started to show near the end. He is also so excited and emotional that he will work his tail off. He wants to prove himself. This may actually be the "best" move.

Marquette_g · « **Reply #37 on:** April 08, 2008, 03:45:05 PM »

I was there -

About what I expected. My favorite part was his quote about recruiting to Milwaukee though:

"If you are making your decision based on climate, you're probably not tough enough to play here."

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #38 on:** April 08, 2008, 04:58:28 PM »

You can definitely see why recruits like this guy.

77ncaachamps · « **Reply #39 on:** April 08, 2008, 05:02:57 PM »

Quote from: Marquette_g on April 08, 2008, 03:45:05 PM

I was there -

About what I expected. My favorite part was his quote about recruiting to Milwaukee though:

"If you are making your decision based on climate, you're probably not tough enough to play here."

Wow. That's a beaut.

MURFC · « **Reply #40 on:** April 08, 2008, 05:29:32 PM »

He was killing me during the Q&A:

Reporter: Joe Blow ESPN 1250
Buzz: Niiiice too meeeet you
Reporter: Coach wh....(interrupted)
Buzz: Haw yu doin?
Reporter: Good coach, thanks.

I think this pattern was repeated about 10 times....with the occasional pause to say....Coach Raymonds....my 15th mistake was not thanking my wife.. bill cords....shannon....troy...freeway...on and on......

I have to say I was amused...but I hope he turns down the awwwshuxx Texas thing a little bit this year!

Marquette_g · « **Reply #41 on:** April 08, 2008, 05:40:56 PM »

He certainly was likable. However, I think MU may want to spend a little of the money they saved on some media training for ol Buzz.

Knight Commission · « **Reply #42 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:00:11 PM »

Quote from: 79Warrior on April 08, 2008, 02:26:39 PM

Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on April 08, 2008, 02:18:20 PM
tower912 -- do you think this press conference has a celebratory feel to it? It sounds like a wake!

I want people to be excited!

PRN, Buzz is not the ideal guy, but he is here. give him a chance. We get it, you don't like the hire. I am not reading your posts for awhile. You are to depressing.

Dont read his posts (let alone comment) You are such a homer. I still rememebr how you thought CUSA was a great conference for MU as well. Get off this board and go to the other one--surprised you are still here.

Canned Goods n Ammo · « **Reply #43 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:04:36 PM »

Quote from: Knight Commission on April 08, 2008, 06:00:11 PM

Quote from: 79Warrior on April 08, 2008, 02:26:39 PM
Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on April 08, 2008, 02:18:20 PM
tower912 -- do you think this press conference has a celebratory feel to it? It sounds like a wake!

I want people to be excited!

PRN, Buzz is not the ideal guy, but he is here. give him a chance. We get it, you don't like the hire. I am not reading your posts for awhile. You are to depressing.

Dont read his posts (let alone comment) You are such a homer. I still rememebr how you thought CUSA was a great conference for MU as well. Get off this board and go to the other one--surprised you are still here.

I really hate to jump into a fight.

But, while the big east is certainly an upgrade for MU, CUSA wasn't a terrible conference when MU was in it.

Look at how well the CUSA programs have done in the Big East... and look at Memphis.

Not too shabby.

anyways, back to bitching and griping.

PuertoRicanNightmare · « **Reply #44 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:18:24 PM »

I don't recall a discussion about CUSA, but I didn't mind it at all. Now its lousy, but at the time it was somewhat loaded. The Big East has about 5 teams that just suck...West Virginia was considered a bubble team before the
BE tourny with 11 wins because they hadn't beaten anybody!

rugbydrummer · « **Reply #45 on:** April 08, 2008, 09:14:14 PM »

Quote from: MURFC on April 08, 2008, 05:29:32 PM

He was killing me during the Q&A:

Reporter: Joe Blow ESPN 1250
Buzz: Niiiice too meeeet you
Reporter: Coach wh....(interrupted)
Buzz: Haw yu doin?
Reporter: Good coach, thanks.

I think this pattern was repeated about 10 times....with the occasional pause to say....Coach Raymonds....my 15th mistake was not thanking my wife.. bill cords....shannon....troy...freeway...on and on......

I have to say I was amused...but I hope he turns down the awwwshuxx Texas thing a little bit this year!

I loved it though! . . . & especially when he was like, "i don't think i answered your question all the way"--so conscientious!!

Seriously, also agree on getting some speech Skillz. Mad props for making a "man is only as strong as his wife" reference, buuuut he needs to work on the delivery . . . but he was nervous i'll cut him some slack.

And finally, can't resist asking if the Monday Radio Show next season will be held at BW3s????

i'm sorry, i couldn't help it! Fire up Marquette!

mviale · « **Reply #46 on:** April 08, 2008, 09:18:07 PM »

meat and potatoes guy - PRN should be happy - feels like when Bill left.

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