Where will the Hausers land?

[mujivitz06]

If the Hausers go to Wisconsin,  big whoop.  Marquette would play Sam once, and Joey 2-3 times at most, in a 90+ games stretch.

Vander Blue decommitted from Wisconsin to come to Marquette.  Not much difference.

The only thing I will miss is hearing Badger fans lament about how badly Bo screwed up the Hauser recruitments.  But I will manage to go on.
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I like your optimism, but there is a big difference. Vander never scored over 1,200 points in a red jersey then transferred to play his last year at his biggest rival, the team he was trying to beat for 3 years.

[Herman Cain]

Excellent Research Report With Commentary from Hausers High School Coach that outlines reasons for transfer:

https://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/sports/2019/04/16/marquette-shocker-hausers-seek-better-fit-former-spash-coach-says/3481168002/

[JWags85]

If the Hausers go to Wisconsin,  big whoop.  Marquette would play Sam once, and Joey 2-3 times at most, in a 90+ games stretch.

Vander Blue decommitted from Wisconsin to come to Marquette.  Not much difference.

The only thing I will miss is hearing Badger fans lament about how badly Bo screwed up the Hauser recruitments.  But I will manage to go on.

I dont understand how people cant grasp program perception and how it goes beyond simple head to head matchups once a year.

For the first time in a decade, Marquette was the clear stronger program and set to be that was for the near and mid term future.  Losing the Hausers to UW reverses that aggressively.  Not only does it plus up a weak roster in Madison, it changes the perception of both programs and shows such a lack of confidence in a coach that they would run a step down to a program that once told one, thanks but no thanks

[MU82]

I dont understand how people cant grasp program perception and how it goes beyond simple head to head matchups once a year.

For the first time in a decade, Marquette was the clear stronger program and set to be that was for the near and mid term future.  Losing the Hausers to UW reverses that aggressively.  Not only does it plus up a weak roster in Madison, it changes the perception of both programs and shows such a lack of confidence in a coach that they would run a step down to a program that once told one, thanks but no thanks

Agreed.

But on the plus side, it totally gives the more magnanimous among us license to rip the Hausers because they officially will be the enemy. If they go to play for F%cky, I will hate them as much as I hate Nutgrabber McDouchenozzle.

[Billy Hoyle]

Is anything even done about tampering? It always seems that the side that claims “tampering” just ends up looking petty and butthurt.

If Wojo makes a scene about that then I think there would be great debate about the bigger embarrassment...that or running at the ref after the georgetown game like an idiot.

It’s a tough thing to prove. You really need written documentation to prove it. There have been recruiting bans for schools proven to have engaged in it.

Here’s the rub though: it’s not tampering to talk to the HS or AAU coach, just the kid or parents.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I dont understand how people cant grasp program perception and how it goes beyond simple head to head matchups once a year.

For the first time in a decade, Marquette was the clear stronger program and set to be that was for the near and mid term future.  Losing the Hausers to UW reverses that aggressively.  Not only does it plus up a weak roster in Madison, it changes the perception of both programs and shows such a lack of confidence in a coach that they would run a step down to a program that once told one, thanks but no thanks

I care about Marquette basketball.  Period. I don't care about Marquette's perception vs Wisconsin's perception.  I think that's a fish bowl mentality.  There's a whole country out there not comparing Marquette to Wisconsin.

I mean, I never give a thought to the perception of St. John's vs Syracuse,  Florida vs Florida State,  Texas vs TAMU vs Texas Tech, Nebraska vs Creighton,  etc., etc.

[JWags85]

I care about Marquette basketball.  Period. I don't care about Marquette's perception vs Wisconsin's perception.  I think that's a fish bowl mentality.  There's a whole country out there not comparing Marquette to Wisconsin.

I mean, I never give a thought to the perception of St. John's vs Syracuse,  Florida vs Florida State,  Texas vs TAMU vs Texas Tech, Nebraska vs Creighton,  etc., etc.

Thats fine and dandy for you.  But thats not true for 2 other important groups: recruits and the media. We joke about "this will help recruiting" but its based in truth.  And this is the kind of stuff that can be used to endlessly negative recruit.  Not even in a kid deciding against Wisconsin vs Marquette.  "Do you really wanna go play where you're not even the top team in the state?  Come to Illinois."  "The Big East cant even prevent their top players from leaving for B10 programs."

And then the media can just feed into all of that.  They won't care to do all the research, hear the reasons, etc..  They see 2 of the top 3/4 players on a team leaving for the arch rival, a seemingly lesser team, and they already have a narrative, a bias, a perception of Marquette, and Marquette vs Wisconsin.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Thats fine and dandy for you.  But thats not true for 2 other important groups: recruits and the media. We joke about "this will help recruiting" but its based in truth.  And this is the kind of stuff that can be used to endlessly negative recruit.  Not even in a kid deciding against Wisconsin vs Marquette.  "Do you really wanna go play where you're not even the top team in the state?  Come to Illinois."  "The Big East cant even prevent their top players from leaving for B10 programs."

And then the media can just feed into all of that.  They won't care to do all the research, hear the reasons, etc..  They see 2 of the top 3/4 players on a team leaving for the arch rival, a seemingly lesser team, and they already have a narrative, a bias, a perception of Marquette, and Marquette vs Wisconsin.

I'm gonna guess most recruits don't see beyond "Ooo more playing time for me."

I'm also gonna guess that most media will have forgotten about this by Friday. They'll remember again for a day when the Hausers commit somewhere. Then they'll forget forever....unless Marquette ends up playing against them, which I think is unlikely.

[Jockey]

Thats fine and dandy for you.  But thats not true for 2 other important groups: recruits and the media. We joke about "this will help recruiting" but its based in truth.  And this is the kind of stuff that can be used to endlessly negative recruit.  Not even in a kid deciding against Wisconsin vs Marquette.  "Do you really wanna go play where you're not even the top team in the state?  Come to Illinois."  "The Big East cant even prevent their top players from leaving for B10 programs."

Out-of-state kids won't care about this. The best in-state kids have always gone out-of-state so it doesn't matter there either. The great effects of negative recruiting are a myth.

[RJax55]

I dont understand how people cant grasp program perception and how it goes beyond simple head to head matchups once a year.

For the first time in a decade, Marquette was the clear stronger program and set to be that was for the near and mid term future.  Losing the Hausers to UW reverses that aggressively.  Not only does it plus up a weak roster in Madison, it changes the perception of both programs and shows such a lack of confidence in a coach that they would run a step down to a program that once told one, thanks but no thanks

Even if Sam and Joey don't go to UW, the irony in their transfer is quite thick in regards to the UW/MU rivalry.

As mentioned here often, the mistake of not recruiting Sam summed up the odd end of the Bo Ryan era and the clumsy hand-off to Gard. When Joey came to MU, the glare of that mistake only intensified. It had a real chance to be one of UW basketball's major "what if" moments.

But after yesterday, it is now Wojo's career that may be defined negatively by the Hausers. What a reversal. And, one that no one saw coming just two months ago.

[Uncle Rico]

In the Hauser thread on Buckyville, Jeff Potrykus posted on page 10 that his source told him Sam and Joey will be going to UW.  He doesn’t directly say it, but that’s what he meant.

It’s time to accept that they’ll be wearing red next year.  It’s going to happen, and it’s going to be an absolute nightmare.

How the hell did we get to this point?  How could Wojo have allowed this to happen?

They could end up there but Potrykus was saying similar things about Mike Daum grad transferring there as well.

I agree with everything else you say about being a nightmare if it happens

[Fullodds]

In Potrykus’ mind, everyone should go to WI.

[Billy Hoyle]

Excellent Research Report With Commentary from Hausers High School Coach that outlines reasons for transfer:

https://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/sports/2019/04/16/marquette-shocker-hausers-seek-better-fit-former-spash-coach-says/3481168002/

That was supposed to be in teal, right? There was nothing more here than has been speculated about here.

[Warriors4ever]

Is it true that Sam’s girlfriend plays UW volleyball? Friend of mine told me that.

[brewcity77]

Is it true that Sam’s girlfriend plays UW volleyball? Friend of mine told me that.

It is.

[Warrior Code]

Can the Hausers wait until after finals to declare their destination? It might make sense, particularly if they're picking Bucky, to avoid feeding the fire of their current classmates on campus.

(I am assuming they are still enrolled in classes at this point.)

[Billy Hoyle]

Can the Hausers wait until after finals to declare their destination? It might make sense, particularly if they're picking Bucky, to avoid feeding the fire of their current classmates on campus.

(I am assuming they are still enrolled in classes at this point.)

honest question: how many of their classmates would actually care enough to get angry if they went to Madison?

[slingkong]

Can we add an option of "Who Gives a Crap?"

This. They don't want to play for Marquette so who cares where they go or how they do?

[Warrior Code]

honest question: how many of their classmates would actually care enough to get angry if they went to Madison?

All it takes is one cuckoo bird to be nasty - doesn't have to be the entire student body.


Anyone know if there is a set timetable to sign as a transfer?

[MUEng92]

The easiest way to determine which posters on Scoop live outside Wisconsin is to see who doesn't care if the Hausers end up at Wisconsin.

[Lennys Tap]

The easiest way to determine which posters on Scoop live outside Wisconsin is to see who doesn't care if the Hausers end up at Wisconsin.

I have never lived in Wisconsin other than the 4 years I was at MU. I would HATE to see the Hausers end up at UW. I don't know if I'm making or refuting your point but there it is.

[Pakuni]

Dear Tony,

Me and my little brother Joey really like your team. We think you are a real good coach. Did you know we are from Wisconsin too? Would you like to coach me and my little brother? Because that would be neat.

Yours truly,
Sam
           and Joey

[MU82]

I have never lived in Wisconsin other than the 4 years I was at MU. I would HATE to see the Hausers end up at UW. I don't know if I'm making or refuting your point but there it is.

Agreed.

I would only want the Hausers to end up at Wisconsin if it could be guaranteed that they wouldn't make the NCAAs while they were there and that our boyz would beat them every time.

Obviously, there could be no such guarantee. Ipso fatso ... go to Virginia, kiddies.

[Lennys Tap]

Dear Sam (and Joey),

C'mon down. I wanted you then and I want you now. I win ACC and National championships with guys like you. Team players with skills like yours are what we're all about at UVA.

Your (hopefully) next coach,

Tony Bennett

[MU82]

Dear Sam (and Joey),

C'mon down. I wanted you then and I want you now. I win ACC and National championships with guys like you. Team players with skills like yours are what we're all about at UVA.

Your (hopefully) next coach,

Tony Bennett

A letter.

I see what you did there, Lenny.