Author Topic: What's next for Wojo? (Read 10155 times)

Skip Intro · « **on:** March 19, 2021, 03:32:58 PM »

I know, I know, who cares, not our problem anymore, etc. etc.

But I wonder where his next stop will be? A mid-major? Back as an assistant (at Duke or elsewhere)?

Regardless of the results, he was a likeable guy, so I'm sure he'll be just fine.

cheebs09 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2021, 03:34:54 PM »

I would guess a year off or back to Duke in some capacity. I don’t know if he’d go to a Utah State or something if Smith leaves to try to rebuild his brand a bit.

Marq2003 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2021, 03:36:04 PM »

Duke would be my guess

JWags85 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2021, 03:37:22 PM »

Dawkins and Amaker got mid major jobs pretty quick after failing at a high level. I wouldn't be surprised to see the same.

muwarrior69 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2021, 03:39:08 PM »

He could be the color guy at half time during the tournament.....zzzzz.

rocky_warrior · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2021, 03:42:15 PM »

He'll have a new job this year, or sit out a year (collecting recruits) and have one next year.

He will NOT go to be an assistant somewhere.

fjm · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2021, 03:43:10 PM »

UNLV
Or probably a mid major in NC if something opens

skianth16 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2021, 03:48:28 PM »

Hard to see how any big time program could sell him to the fanbase. I would bet mid major HC is the next step. It wouldn't hurt for him to take some time to learn some X's and O's from as an assistant at a good program, though. I doubt he'd take the demotion, but it might serve him well.

GoldenWarrior11 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2021, 03:55:56 PM »

He got a hefty pay day. He can afford to be selective (either this Spring or next Spring). I personally, wanting him to succeed, would hope he sits this year out, reflects and waits for a great opportunity. I think the worst thing he can do is do what Richard Pitino did and take a quick job with New Mexico, a region he has zero ties and conference he has zero connections with.

I think a job in the A10 would be a nice fit. Anthony Grant (Alabama) and Travis Ford (OK State) are two fired coaches that have done very well there.

WarriorPride68 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2021, 03:57:12 PM »

Didn’t we already decide Arby’s?

muwarrior69 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 19, 2021, 04:00:16 PM »

Quote from: WarriorPride68 on March 19, 2021, 03:57:12 PM

Didn’t we already decide Arby’s?

They make a kielbasa sandwich?

Blackhat · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2021, 04:08:09 PM »

Washing dishes at Taco Johns

Skip Intro · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2021, 04:21:48 PM »

Quote from: GoldenWarrior11 on March 19, 2021, 03:55:56 PM

I think a job in the A10 would be a nice fit. Anthony Grant (Alabama) and Travis Ford (OK State) are two fired coaches that have done very well there.

The George Mason job just opened up - and I agree, that conference could be a good fit. Not to mention that he's from the region, seemed to have decent recruiting ties in the Philly/NY area, as well as a history in NC, which would work well recruiting to Northern VA.

Hards Alumni · « **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2021, 04:23:11 PM »

Personally, I think he'd be great on TV much like Crean and Lavin have been.

Steve Buscemi · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2021, 04:25:48 PM »

Quote from: Hards_Alumni on March 19, 2021, 04:23:11 PM

Personally, I think he'd be great on TV much like Crean and Lavin have been.

His halftime analysis: "They're going to have to PLAY HARDER if they want to win."

Avenue Commons · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2021, 04:27:26 PM »

TV for a year then lower tier team in decent conference.

SWARM! · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2021, 04:27:53 PM »

Who cares

mu_hilltopper · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2021, 04:34:55 PM »

Wojo has needed to reset his clock for the past ~2 seasons, and that's what he should do now.

Had he done so 1-2 years ago, he could have landed somewhere better, now I think he should buy a boat and take a few years off, let the stink of failure wear off.

skianth16 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2021, 04:53:02 PM »

Quote from: Avenue Commons on March 19, 2021, 04:27:26 PM

TV for a year then lower tier team in decent conference.

If fans thought he was bad on the sideline, just wait for their takes of him on camera!

I highly, highly doubt he has any career in media. Ever. That's not exactly his forte.

Herman Cain · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2021, 05:02:29 PM »

Quote from: mu_hilltopper on March 19, 2021, 04:34:55 PM

Wojo has needed to reset his clock for the past ~2 seasons, and that's what he should do now.

Had he done so 1-2 years ago, he could have landed somewhere better, now I think he should buy a boat and take a few years off, let the stink of failure wear off.

Buzz always paid careful attention as to when it was time to leave. Wojo learned the hard way.

harryp · « **Reply #20 on:** March 19, 2021, 08:38:09 PM »

I hope TV or nothing--- less chance to take our recruits.

Japabound · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2021, 08:44:20 PM »

A volunteer water boy on his kids team.

jfp61 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 19, 2021, 08:51:35 PM »

UNLV is a real option. They wanted him a year ago.

Loose Cannon · « **Reply #23 on:** March 19, 2021, 08:52:23 PM »

Quote from: rocky_warrior on March 19, 2021, 03:42:15 PM

He'll have a new job this year, or sit out a year (collecting recruits) and have one next year.

He will NOT go to be an assistant somewhere.

I agree.

We R Final Four · « **Reply #24 on:** March 20, 2021, 07:59:07 AM »

Quote from: rocky_warrior on March 19, 2021, 03:42:15 PM

He'll have a new job this year, or sit out a year (collecting recruits) and have one next year.

He will NOT go to be an assistant somewhere.

Right—Wojo is not going back as an assistant at Duke. That’s absurd.

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole · « **Reply #25 on:** March 20, 2021, 08:00:20 AM »

Quote from: We R Final Four on March 20, 2021, 07:59:07 AM

Right—Wojo is not going back as an assistant at Duke. That’s absurd.

That's the path that Jeff Capel took.

Warrior of Law · « **Reply #26 on:** March 20, 2021, 08:09:41 AM »

Quote from: jfp61 on March 19, 2021, 08:51:35 PM

UNLV is a real option. They wanted him a year ago.

That would be a nice landing spot. Let’s hope it happens.

Not A Serious Person · « **Reply #27 on:** March 20, 2021, 08:50:55 AM »

Wojo is going to have to redesign his defensive schemes.

*CDC SAYS SCHOOLS CAN ALLOW 3 FEET OF DISTANCE IN CLASSROOMS

The Lens · « **Reply #28 on:** March 20, 2021, 08:55:29 AM »

Quote from: We R Final Four on March 20, 2021, 07:59:07 AM

Right—Wojo is not going back as an assistant at Duke. That’s absurd.

Why not? Capel did and he landed in the ACC after.

I don’t think it’s a smart move for professional growth but I do think it’s a possibility.

vogue65 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 20, 2021, 09:01:03 AM »

IONA after M.U. hires Pitino.
I warched Pitino "coach" Iona against Niagara and all he did was pace the sideline, talk to the refs, and let his players play. He who coaches least coaches best, BUT, you need the players.

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #30 on:** March 20, 2021, 09:07:43 AM »

Quote from: The Lens on March 20, 2021, 08:55:29 AM

Why not? Capel did and he landed in the ACC after.

I don’t think it’s a smart move for professional growth but I do think it’s a possibility.

Yeah and Capel had other experiences besides Duke. Wojo's kryptonite was he never had failure in his professional career other than MU. Wojo would be good to jump back in the saddle as a head coach or travel for a year visiting other coaches around the country. His Duke dogma turned into his Achilles heal.

As an aside, posters are pointing out early failures as non-starters for a coach candidate such as Moser. I would say that is a necessary experience including how they dug themselves out.

D'Lo Brown · « **Reply #31 on:** March 20, 2021, 09:25:00 AM »

Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on March 20, 2021, 09:07:43 AM

His Duke dogma turned into his Achilles heal.

As an aside, posters are pointing out early failures as non-starters for a coach candidate such as Moser. I would say that is a necessary experience including how they dug themselves out.

IMO his Achilles can heal.

Very good point, though.

Hindsight 20/20 but I'd say it's preferable to hire someone with clear examples of significant failure & to judge their response to it, as opposed to hiring someone that has had it pretty darned good for a long while. "But he's a winner" is great, but not sure how you could attribute that to 1 assistant coach or 1 player on a team. You figure the team is going to look to hire someone with that underdog mentality.

Wojo's career isn't over by a longshot & it will be defined by how well he eats his humble pie.

Frenns Liquor Depot · « **Reply #32 on:** March 20, 2021, 09:41:39 AM »

Quote from: Warrior of Law on March 20, 2021, 08:09:41 AM

That would be a nice landing spot. Let’s hope it happens.

If MU had thought this was an option, don’t you think they wouldn’t have fired him?

Badgerhater · « **Reply #33 on:** March 20, 2021, 09:45:58 AM »

Quote from: Blackhat on March 19, 2021, 04:08:09 PM

Washing dishes at Taco Johns

Potato Oles are awesome.

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #34 on:** March 20, 2021, 11:43:34 PM »

I think he gets a behind the scenes job in the NBA next. Quiet place out of the spotlight to try to rebuild his image

forgetful · « **Reply #35 on:** March 20, 2021, 11:45:25 PM »

Next Texas coach?

burger · « **Reply #36 on:** March 21, 2021, 12:35:30 AM »

Associate had coach at Duke or Ivy League head coach.......

We R Final Four · « **Reply #37 on:** March 21, 2021, 12:44:43 AM »

Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on March 20, 2021, 08:00:20 AM

That's the path that Jeff Capel took.

Sultan—you let me know when Wojo is back on Duke's coaching staff.

We R Final Four · « **Reply #38 on:** March 21, 2021, 12:49:29 AM »

Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on March 20, 2021, 08:00:20 AM

That's the path that Jeff Capel took.

A few days ago you reiterated that there that Wojo would not be fired. So, if you have belief that Wojo lands back on the bench in Durham....you can spin that how you see fit.

Magnum · « **Reply #39 on:** March 21, 2021, 01:02:09 AM »

I see two options...

Go to a lower level program where he can grow as a coach. I think he should to go somewhere where he can develop a system and focus on teaching and strategy, it feels like he took shortcuts and never established an identity.

The other option would be NBA assistant. I actually think his skill set right now works better with basketball concepts, and the type of player management NBA coaches deal with.

JWags85 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 21, 2021, 01:26:00 AM »

FWIW, Capel was never an assistant at Duke early on. He assisted his Dad at ODU and then briefly was an assistant at VCU before he got the job. He went “back” to Duke after flaming out at OU, but only cause he played there. He wasn’t part of the Coach K diseased coaching tree up until that point. Not like Wojo or Dawkins.

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole · « **Reply #41 on:** March 21, 2021, 06:46:25 AM »

Quote from: We R Final Four on March 21, 2021, 12:49:29 AM

A few days ago you reiterated that there that Wojo would not be fired. So, if you have belief that Wojo lands back on the bench in Durham....you can spin that how you see fit.

I never said he would be back at Duke. I just don't see why that is out of the realm of possibilities. I actually think him sitting deep on an NBA bench before landing at a mid major makes some sense.

4everwarriors · « **Reply #42 on:** March 21, 2021, 07:14:18 AM »

Couldn't care else, hey?

Doo · « **Reply #43 on:** March 21, 2021, 01:00:26 PM »

Quote from: jfp61 on March 19, 2021, 08:51:35 PM

UNLV is a real option. They wanted him a year ago.

Rumor has it that another Milwaukee retread is in line for the UNLV job...
https://mwwire.com/2021/03/20/unlv-coaching-search-sources-indicate-rebels-targeting-jason-kidd/

Hards Alumni · « **Reply #44 on:** March 21, 2021, 01:08:22 PM »

Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on March 21, 2021, 06:46:25 AM

I never said he would be back at Duke. I just don't see why that is out of the realm of possibilities. I actually think him sitting deep on an NBA bench before landing at a mid major makes some sense.

Absolutely.

JWags85 · « **Reply #45 on:** March 21, 2021, 02:10:05 PM »

Quote from: Doo on March 21, 2021, 01:00:26 PM

Rumor has it that another Milwaukee retread is in line for the UNLV job...
https://mwwire.com/2021/03/20/unlv-coaching-search-sources-indicate-rebels-targeting-jason-kidd/

What in the hell

Goose · « **Reply #46 on:** March 21, 2021, 04:10:40 PM »

If I were Wojo, I would wear my pajama knees out thanking the Good Lord for the opportunity MU gave him. Then I would spend the next thirty years counting the money that the opportunity provided for my family. Then I would thank the Good Lord again and become a high school coach.

ATL MU Warrior · « **Reply #47 on:** March 21, 2021, 04:20:56 PM »

Quote from: Goose on March 21, 2021, 04:10:40 PM

If I were Wojo, I would wear my pajama knees out thanking the Good Lord for the opportunity MU gave him. Then I would spend the next thirty years counting the money that the opportunity provided for my family. Then I would thank the Good Lord again and become a high school coach.

Goose you are on a roll these last couple of days. Keep it coming.

Goose · « **Reply #48 on:** March 21, 2021, 04:28:45 PM »

ATL Warrior

For the first time in a handful of years I am a proud Warrior fan again. Just enjoying the moment for as long as I can. Note--not celebrating Wojo being canned and hoping for a more exciting era of MU ball in the years ahead.

4everwarriors · « **Reply #49 on:** March 21, 2021, 04:30:14 PM »

Woj should be on his knees alright. But, facing whoever kept extendin' his contract, hey?

Goose · « **Reply #50 on:** March 21, 2021, 04:33:17 PM »

Doc

I think the guy that inked the deal with Wojo needs to be doing the same to keep his job.

Silent Verbal · « **Reply #51 on:** March 21, 2021, 05:53:38 PM »

I’d love to find out who the donors were that stepped up to pay Wojo’s buyout and buy them a few thousand beers. They may have saved the program and are pretty much my heroes right now. I wonder if the person who donated the most money is the one who got to take the dump on Wojo’s forehead.

MU82 · « **Reply #52 on:** March 21, 2021, 05:55:53 PM »

Quote from: Silent Verbal on March 21, 2021, 05:53:38 PM

I’d love to find out who the donors were that stepped up to pay Wojo’s buyout and buy them a few thousand beers. They may have saved the program and are pretty much my heroes right now. I wonder if the person who donated the most money is the one who got to take the dump on Wojo’s head.

Forehead. Get it right.

It would be interesting to get out a scale and see if that alum's dump weighed more than the giant turd Shaka laid last night!

tower912 · « **Reply #53 on:** March 21, 2021, 06:01:11 PM »

Quote from: Silent Verbal on March 21, 2021, 05:53:38 PM

I’d love to find out who the donors were that stepped up to pay Wojo’s buyout and buy them a few thousand beers. They may have saved the program and are pretty much my heroes right now. I wonder if the person who donated the most money is the one who got to take the dump on Wojo’s forehead.

Reward them by donating more to the athletic department or Marquette in general. Money needs are still there.

marqfan22 · « **Reply #54 on:** March 21, 2021, 06:04:43 PM »

Lamar job is open...

Herman Cain · « **Reply #55 on:** March 21, 2021, 06:05:49 PM »

Quote from: marqfan22 on March 21, 2021, 06:04:43 PM

Lamar job is open...

He might have to compete with Deane for that one

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