Author Topic: Hauser Aftermath: Where are you in the seven stages of grief? (Read 12579 times)

MomofMUltiples · « **on:** April 26, 2019, 02:35:19 PM »

As we've seen the conversation around the Hausers changing, fading somewhat and becoming more stratified, flash poll on where you are in the stages of grief? A week ago Monday I'm sure we were all at shock and disbelief. How far have you moved on?

withoutbias · « **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2019, 02:40:35 PM »

Herman Cain · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2019, 02:41:43 PM »

Quote from: MomofMUltiples on April 26, 2019, 02:35:19 PM

As we've seen the conversation around the Hausers changing, fading somewhat and becoming more stratified, flash poll on where you are in the stages of grief? A week ago Monday I'm sure we were all at shock and disbelief. How far have you moved on?

We are going to have a very strong team next season. Jamal and Brendan are going to give us an athletic dimension we need . Greg and Koby will enhance that athleticism further. We will have great team chemistry with everyone focused on a goal of winning
The Big East.

Johnny B · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2019, 02:42:03 PM »

I don't even like using the word acceptance in something like this. I'm past that. I have literally dont even care anymore in the slightest

tower912 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 26, 2019, 02:53:13 PM »

AMFs

(Adios, m@+!?"*?"%$)

mu_hilltopper · « **Reply #5 on:** April 26, 2019, 02:56:13 PM »

Poll edited.

MomofMUltiples · « **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2019, 03:30:50 PM »

Dang, topper! How did I forget Arbys?

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #7 on:** April 26, 2019, 03:48:06 PM »

I went straight from Disbelief to Who?

pbiflyer · « **Reply #8 on:** April 26, 2019, 03:49:16 PM »

Quote from: GooooMarquette on April 26, 2019, 03:48:06 PM

I went straight from Disbelief to Who?

This.

Spaniel with a Short Tail · « **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2019, 03:50:41 PM »

The angst is somewhat amusing in that I was over it after a day at the most. If there's one thing I've learned from Scoop it's that players transfer. Every year, expect it. If the Hauser's hadn't, someone else would have. Sure it's somewhat unexplainable (and will likely remain so for the foreseeable future) but once it happened...time to move on. Plus will make for a more entertaining offseason.

So I voted Arby's.

warriorchick · « **Reply #10 on:** April 26, 2019, 03:51:11 PM »

I voted for Arby's.

Even without them, we still have The Meats.

BrewCity83 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 26, 2019, 04:05:29 PM »

Not only Acceptance, but now Excitement about how this team's gonna play.

And AMFs. And Arby's.

fjm · « **Reply #12 on:** April 26, 2019, 04:17:27 PM »

Quote from: WithoutBias on April 26, 2019, 02:40:35 PM

who?

boom roasted.

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #13 on:** April 26, 2019, 04:28:28 PM »

I know this post was made in jest, but thinking back, I legitimately went through all these stages. After hearing the Hausers were gowne, I remember saying it can't be true, then saying to some friends that Wojo needed to make whatever promises he needed to keep the Hausers, then being angry at Wojo/the Hausers/Markus/everyone that this was happening, then I updated the depth chart for next year and got depressed looking at it, eventually I accepted and started focusing on what needed to happen for the team to succeed next season.

bilsu · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2019, 04:41:30 PM »

Acceptance. I might of voted anger, but you guys would of assumed I was angry with Wojo. Right now I am blaming Sam's dad and then Sam. I think Joey is just a follower.

I thought we were set for next year, but it seems to me we were either losing the Hausers or Markus, Bailey and Anim. Assuming those were the two choices, I am glad with how it ended up.

I was not buying into the way to early predictions that we were going to be a top 10 team next year. I did not see how we were going to be good enough on defense to be a top 10 team. I was thinking we be around 15 to 25 range.

Now I see us being in the 20-30 range. In my mind we took a hit, but not as big as most people are thinking. As far as three point shooting, I do not think we will take a big hit in that area. Cain shot extremely well as a freshmen, so I expect him to shoot better than he did last year. It was said that Bailey was a very good three point shooter in practice. I think he learns to calm down on the court and shows the skills he has.

I would of loved to have a team with no transfers, but I am excited about next year.

Billy Hoyle · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2019, 04:45:30 PM »

Quote from: Johnny B on April 26, 2019, 02:42:03 PM

I don't even like using the word acceptance in something like this. I'm past that. I have literally dont even care anymore in the slightest

same here. Life goes on.

While we had 1 website (ESPN?) that ranked us #2, others had us lower and The Athletic had us 35 or so with the Hausers in the fold. Too much overreaction and I hope people didn't jump the gun and buy tickets to Atlanta a few weeks ago.

Goose · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2019, 05:17:49 PM »

Sounds like the boys received red carpet treatment from Bucky today.

Loose Cannon · « **Reply #17 on:** April 26, 2019, 05:24:12 PM »

Time Heals. I'm very Healthy.

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #18 on:** April 26, 2019, 05:52:57 PM »

Quote from: Goose on April 26, 2019, 05:17:49 PM

Sounds like the boys received red carpet treatment from Bucky today.

SUPERBAR

connie · « **Reply #19 on:** April 26, 2019, 05:55:53 PM »

I'm still fighting with the reasoning behind how this went down, but am finding solace in a beef and cheddar.

Jockey · « **Reply #20 on:** April 26, 2019, 06:15:02 PM »

Didn’t care last week. Don’t care this week.

If they don’t want to be here, good riddance. Take your ball and go whine about someone else. They were as responsible as anyone else for losing 6 out of 7.

rocket surgeon · « **Reply #21 on:** April 26, 2019, 06:43:07 PM »

Quote from: Goose on April 26, 2019, 05:17:49 PM

Sounds like the boys received red carpet treatment from Bucky today.

after missing out on vander and wesley, they don't wanna mess this one up-oy vey!!

Vander Blue Man Group · « **Reply #22 on:** April 26, 2019, 07:05:45 PM »

Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 26, 2019, 04:45:30 PM

same here. Life goes on.

While we had 1 website (ESPN?) that ranked us #2, others had us lower and The Athletic had us 35 or so with the Hausers in the fold. Too much overreaction and I hope people didn't jump the gun and buy tickets to Atlanta a few weeks ago.

Doesn't matter now but The Athletic's ranking was based on the assumption Howard was going pro.

willie warrior · « **Reply #23 on:** April 26, 2019, 07:09:28 PM »

I vote acceptance.....that Wojo is a bozo.

wojoswarrior · « **Reply #24 on:** April 26, 2019, 07:21:52 PM »

Your contributions are always so profound!(teal)

ATL MU Warrior · « **Reply #25 on:** April 26, 2019, 07:24:43 PM »

Quote from: Goose on April 26, 2019, 05:17:49 PM

Sounds like the boys received red carpet treatment from Bucky today.

Yay!!!!!

Who gives a f#ck??

steff_mckee · « **Reply #26 on:** April 26, 2019, 08:22:18 PM »

I've got kids and bills to pay. In the grand scheme of things this rates a zero. It's sportsball.

Cheeks · « **Reply #27 on:** April 26, 2019, 08:44:32 PM »

Totally moved on. Bummed to a degree about Sam, less so with Joey....could become something special, but don't know. Wish them well, hope we kick their ass when they come as Badgers.

mileskishnish72 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 26, 2019, 08:48:03 PM »

Quote from: Goose on April 26, 2019, 05:17:49 PM

Sounds like the boys received red carpet treatment from Bucky today.

VB payback (with interest)?

Cheeks · « **Reply #29 on:** April 26, 2019, 08:54:49 PM »

Quote from: Goose on April 26, 2019, 05:17:49 PM

Sounds like the boys received red carpet treatment from Bucky today.

They should just sign now and be done with it. Brad can fondle JH and make up for the nut punch earlier this year.

shoothoops · « **Reply #30 on:** April 26, 2019, 09:53:51 PM »

I have to admit I have been surprised at the continued quantity of posts and threads about the Hauser brothers and Wojo. They in some ways remind me when Crean and Buzz left. I believe there are/were some serious abandonment issues triggered for some.

For me, I was shocked and disappointed for a few days. But ever since it has been about who else is coming in next year, 2020 recruiting, etc..Will Bailey take a big step forward? Can McEwen create and distribute besides score? I don’t wish any ill will to the Hauser brothers. But, I am uninterested in their next step and indifferent to them now. I appreciate their 1 and 3 year efforts while at MU. I am disappointed they left and when they left. Some day more specifics will come out. I will be curious to that as it can always be valuable learning material, but, I am a Marquette grad and a Marquette fan. Wojo? It’s pretty simple. He needs to produce an NCAA 2nd weekend very soon. It seems pretty simple and straightforward. I don’t really have the Hauser/Wojo enthusiasm that some others do here.

MUEng92 · « **Reply #31 on:** April 26, 2019, 10:22:07 PM »

Quote from: Goose on April 26, 2019, 05:17:49 PM

Sounds like the boys received red carpet treatment from Bucky today.

That's absolutely stunning to hear. I fully expected they would have just sent them on a standard campus tour by a sophomore ag science major from Rhinelander, including the coupon for a free ice cream cone at the Union.

pbiflyer · « **Reply #32 on:** April 26, 2019, 10:33:50 PM »

Quote from: Goose on April 26, 2019, 05:17:49 PM

Sounds like the boys received red carpet treatment from Bucky today.

So, they showed them how slow play is the "right" way?

pbiflyer · « **Reply #33 on:** April 26, 2019, 10:35:56 PM »

Quote from: Cheeks on April 26, 2019, 08:54:49 PM

They should just sign now and be done with it. Brad can fondle JH and make up for the nut punch earlier this year.

How frigging embarrassing will it be to be teammates and "brothers" with a guy that punched your nuts and grabbed your wiener? Seriously.

mu_hilltopper · « **Reply #34 on:** April 26, 2019, 11:03:24 PM »

I'm changing my answer from Arby's to Angry 64% of you chose incorrectly.

MU Fan in Connecticut · « **Reply #35 on:** April 27, 2019, 07:01:26 AM »

Quote from: Goose on April 26, 2019, 05:17:49 PM

Sounds like the boys received red carpet treatment from Bucky today.

I just noticed a Bucky grad works across the street from me. I see the red W sticker on the car window. I made sure he saw my Marquette car signage when I passed him in the highway the other day.

Earl Tatum · « **Reply #36 on:** April 27, 2019, 07:27:44 AM »

Still peed off

MUCam · « **Reply #37 on:** April 27, 2019, 07:59:35 AM »

I was shocked and a little disappointed, but never upset. Quickly moved to acceptance and excitement for next year.

First, this is the beautiful thing about college ball. Kids leave. Whether it is to go pro early, or to transfer, or simply because of eligibility, kids leave. College basketball is a game of reloading.

Second, I think the Hauser kids are very good players. But I was not as high on the team as most were. I thought top 10 rankings were just fluff, and I realistically had MU at 10-15, again. We lack the top level talent. That said, now that they’ve gone, I still expect us at 15-20. We have a new team and it is talented as well. When there are openings, there is opportunity.

Third, and piggy backing on one and two, I am excited to see who steps up. I’m excited to see who gets to show their stuff now that there is an opening. I’m hopeful for growth from Jamal Cain. I really think he can be impactful if he gains confidence. Excited to see Greg and Koby too. There are a lot of reasons for excitement.

Fourth, none of us know whether we will be better or worse or the same. The expectation for Wojo is growth. So, he needs to show “better.” Is it possible despite the fact that I agree with many that Sam was our best player and we lost him? Yes. Michigan State this year had a great year. DESPITE losing a couple key players to injury and DESPITE being decidedly less talented across the board than in the previous few years. But this MSU team was hungry and full of dogs with a great leader and college ball player in Cassius. Sometimes the old sayings, “addition by subtraction,” and “the whole is better than the sum of its parts” ring true. Here’s to hoping Wojo can pull this out. I’m cheering for him and hope for his success, even if I have had a few years of doubt about his abilities.

Fifth, Arby’s.

warriorchick · « **Reply #38 on:** April 27, 2019, 08:47:22 AM »

Quote from: pbiflyer on April 26, 2019, 10:35:56 PM

How frigging embarrassing will it be to be teammates and "brothers" with a guy that punched your nuts and grabbed your wiener? Seriously.

That's now known as a "Madison Hello".

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #39 on:** April 27, 2019, 08:53:13 AM »

Quote from: warriorchick on April 27, 2019, 08:47:22 AM

That's now known as a "Madison Hello".

Guess I won't visit Madison anymore....

MUfan12 · « **Reply #40 on:** April 27, 2019, 09:11:48 AM »

Quote from: warriorchick on April 27, 2019, 08:47:22 AM

That's now known as a "Madison Hello".

Only if you're in the band.

cheebs09 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 27, 2019, 11:34:35 AM »

Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 27, 2019, 07:01:26 AM

I just noticed a Bucky grad works across the street from me. I see the red W sticker on the car window. I made sure he saw my Marquette car signage when I passed him in the highway the other day.

Their fans even embrace their slow pace in everyday life.

willie warrior · « **Reply #42 on:** April 27, 2019, 11:51:30 AM »

Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 27, 2019, 07:01:26 AM

I just noticed a Bucky grad works across the street from me. I see the red W sticker on the car window. I made sure he saw my Marquette car signage when I passed him in the highway the other day.

Hopefully you gave him some additional #1 signage with your middle finger

WellsstreetWanderer · « **Reply #43 on:** April 27, 2019, 01:44:41 PM »

Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on April 26, 2019, 07:24:43 PM

Yay!!!!!

Who gives a f#ck??

Like Bruegel's "Fall of Icarus" Life goes on. same thing with elections

WhiteTrash · « **Reply #44 on:** April 27, 2019, 02:04:48 PM »

I only care about the product on the floor. Winning cures everything. Rebuilding is over. Step it up Wojo.

Benny B · « **Reply #45 on:** April 27, 2019, 03:20:22 PM »

Where’s the option for “never gave a flying f#ck”??

Cheeks · « **Reply #46 on:** April 27, 2019, 03:29:26 PM »

Quote from: Benny B on April 27, 2019, 03:20:22 PM

Where’s the option for “never gave a flying f#ck”??

Marquetteauburn · « **Reply #47 on:** April 29, 2019, 03:40:15 PM »

I'm at acceptance, but admit the fact that I learned from a friend in Montana with no connection to MU who casually texted, "what did you do to tick the Hausers off?" did leave me in shock and disbelief initially :-)

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #48 on:** April 29, 2019, 04:15:51 PM »

Quote from: Marquetteauburn on April 29, 2019, 03:40:15 PM

I'm at acceptance, but admit the fact that I learned from a friend in Montana with no connection to MU who casually texted, "what did you do to tick the Hausers off?" did leave me in shock and disbelief initially :-)

Kinda reminds me of how I learned that TC went to I4.

We took the kids to London for spring break and were at Heathrow for our return flight. I was wearing MU gear, and an IU fan walked up to me and said "so I hear we got your coach." I had no idea what he was talking about, so he explained. I didn't see anything in writing and given that it was April 1, I wasn't totally sure what to believe. Needless to say, it was quite the flight home.

On the plus side, we got upgraded to Biz class!

BrewCity83 · « **Reply #49 on:** April 29, 2019, 04:48:59 PM »

Quote from: Cheeks on April 27, 2019, 03:29:26 PM

Cheeks, your girlfriend is "da Bomb". That home video footage of your date is fantastic!!

Billy Hoyle · « **Reply #50 on:** April 29, 2019, 05:11:03 PM »

Quote from: pbiflyer on April 26, 2019, 10:35:56 PM

How frigging embarrassing will it be to be teammates and "brothers" with a guy that punched your nuts and grabbed your wiener? Seriously.

Ask Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippin after they gave their blessing for Dennis Rodman to join the Bulls.

It's all about winning (and in college, getting to the League) so the BS gets pushed aside for the greater good.

tower912 · « **Reply #51 on:** April 29, 2019, 06:10:11 PM »

Nut punch doesn't matter as long as they get their touches.

jesmu84 · « **Reply #52 on:** April 29, 2019, 06:19:48 PM »

Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 29, 2019, 05:11:03 PM

Ask Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippin after they gave their blessing for Dennis Rodman to join the Bulls.

It's all about winning (and in college, getting to the League) so the BS gets pushed aside for the greater good.

Or Michael and Scottie about kukoc

Silent Verbal · « **Reply #53 on:** April 29, 2019, 06:46:24 PM »

Quote from: tower912 on April 29, 2019, 06:10:11 PM

Nut punch doesn't matter as long as they get their touches.

Sour grapes. Their families go way back and it’s all probably water under the bridge to those guys at this point. If anything, Davison being on the team is a selling point.

Lennys Tap · « **Reply #54 on:** April 29, 2019, 07:40:20 PM »

Quote from: GooooMarquette on April 29, 2019, 04:15:51 PM

Kinda reminds me of how I learned that TC went to I4.

We took the kids to London for spring break and were at Heathrow for our return flight. I was wearing MU gear, and an IU fan walked up to me and said "so I hear we got your coach." I had no idea what he was talking about, so he explained. I didn't see anything in writing and given that it was April 1, I wasn't totally sure what to believe. Needless to say, it was quite the flight home.

On the plus side, we got upgraded to Biz class!

And MU got upgraded to Buzz class! #WinWin

Cheeks · « **Reply #55 on:** April 29, 2019, 09:32:09 PM »

Quote from: Lennys Tap on April 29, 2019, 07:40:20 PM

And MU got upgraded to Buzz class! #WinWin

If we waited one more day we would have had Tony Bennett and a classy program would not have taken a temporary detour. Oh well. Timing is everything.

wadesworld · « **Reply #56 on:** April 29, 2019, 09:46:08 PM »

Quote from: Research Report on April 29, 2019, 06:46:24 PM

Sour grapes. Their families go way back and it’s all probably water under the bridge to those guys at this point. If anything, Davison being on the team is a selling point.

Yup. Worse players around then = more touches for them.

Lennys Tap · « **Reply #57 on:** April 29, 2019, 09:52:52 PM »

Quote from: Cheeks on April 29, 2019, 09:32:09 PM

If we waited one more day we would have had Tony Bennett and a classy program would not have taken a temporary detour. Oh well. Timing is everything.

I don't know if we could have gotten TB or not. I do know you never mentioned he was ours for the taking until Crash asserted it so it's obviously news to you. If true we should have fired Crean before he took the IU job to make sure we could get him.

Anyhoo, Buzz was a major upgrade. TB would have been one too.

Pops Sims · « **Reply #58 on:** April 30, 2019, 08:42:36 AM »

Scene from the wining and dining at a Madison steakhouse Saturday night.

Cheeks · « **Reply #59 on:** April 30, 2019, 09:26:36 AM »

Quote from: Lennys Tap on April 29, 2019, 09:52:52 PM

I don't know if we could have gotten TB or not. I do know you never mentioned he was ours for the taking until Crash asserted it so it's obviously news to you. If true we should have fired Crean before he took the IU job to make sure we could get him.

Anyhoo, Buzz was a major upgrade. TB would have been one too.

Has nothing to do with Crash or what Crash said. We should have fired Crean for making NCAA tournaments and having a top 25 program...uhm ok.

cheebs09 · « **Reply #60 on:** April 30, 2019, 12:12:02 PM »

Quote from: Pops Sims on April 30, 2019, 08:42:36 AM

Scene from the wining and dining at a Madison steakhouse Saturday night.

Mr. Sand-Knit · « **Reply #61 on:** April 30, 2019, 03:29:47 PM »

No DGAF option
Team is significantly better defensively because of it. Onward n upward, joey sucked anyway n was a baby

muguru · « **Reply #62 on:** April 30, 2019, 04:50:34 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Sand-Knit on April 30, 2019, 03:29:47 PM

No DGAF option
Team is significantly better defensively because of it. Onward n upward, joey sucked anyway n was a baby

You're an idiot..you are one of the worst here at blasting the kids...Luke Fisher was a prime target of yours. You wouldn't knbow a talented player if it hit you in the face. Sure, maybe the team will be better defensively, but NO WAY will they be better offensively, especially 3 point shooting, and NO WAY they will be the top 10 team they were projected to be preseason.

WarriorPride68 · « **Reply #63 on:** April 30, 2019, 07:15:25 PM »

Quote from: Pops Sims on April 30, 2019, 08:42:36 AM

Scene from the wining and dining at a Madison steakhouse Saturday night.

Johnny B · « **Reply #64 on:** April 30, 2019, 07:48:26 PM »

Quote from: cheebs09 on April 30, 2019, 12:12:02 PM

these memes are hilarious

Mr. Sand-Knit · « **Reply #65 on:** April 30, 2019, 08:21:38 PM »

Quote from: muguru on April 30, 2019, 04:50:34 PM

You're an idiot..you are one of the worst here at blasting the kids...Luke Fisher was a prime target of yours. You wouldn't knbow a talented player if it hit you in the face. Sure, maybe the team will be better defensively, but NO WAY will they be better offensively, especially 3 point shooting, and NO WAY they will be the top 10 team they were projected to be preseason.

Projections and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee at mcdonalds. No way MU is a top 10 team with both hausers and markus on the floor. Too weak defensively. Look at the elite 8 teams, duke, uva, texas tech, etc etc. elite defensive teams, no way MU can defnd anywhere near that level with those three out there. Huge step forward defensively with their departure. Wojo has proven he can get teams to score. a grad transfer or two and MU is improved despite the wailing and gnashing of teeth

Spaniel with a Short Tail · « **Reply #66 on:** April 30, 2019, 11:04:06 PM »

Quote from: Johnny B on April 30, 2019, 07:48:26 PM

these memes are hilarious

Johnny B · « **Reply #67 on:** April 30, 2019, 11:49:57 PM »

Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on April 30, 2019, 11:04:06 PM

paired with a quote its a damn meme. hell even without it still a meme too

GOO · « **Reply #68 on:** May 01, 2019, 08:29:57 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Sand-Knit on April 30, 2019, 03:29:47 PM

No DGAF option
Team is significantly better defensively because of it. Onward n upward, joey sucked anyway n was a baby

Joey was a freshman who showed a lot of skill on offense. Ya, he is a bit slow, but as an offensive player he will be elite. Great size, he will add strength, and he will be a big buy who will be able to play inside out and use his size against smaller players. Kind of like a Novak with an added 30 pounds, that is what he'll be in two years. Unfortunately, it sounds like we will end up seeing him play against MU a lot. I'm sure he will stick it to us - a matchup we won't want to see on defense.