Marquette's Next Target

[wadesworld]

Respect the process.

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

Drew not only doesn't pass the sniff test, he fails it

Bennett did not turn down the MU job, he wasn't offered it IIRC

Apparently, you can't smell the fact that he has a much better situation @ Virginia then he does @ MU.  He recruits 4 star guys down there.  If anything, MU would be a step down.  Common sense dictates that he would not take the job.  MU can offer all they want to be the Bo Ryan of the East.  It's not going to happen. 

[RJax55]

I want nothing to do with Bretts BFF.

I respect myself far too much to think that'd ever happen.

Mick is actually Buzz's agent.

He might be the worst dressed coach in college basketball as well.

[Eldon]

Mick is actually Buzz's agent.

He might be the worst dressed coach in college basketball as well.

And is Buzz Mick's agent?  Maybe all those calls Buzz was taking were for Cronin.  Wait, Buzz stab his friend in the back?  No, not Buzz.  Buzz wouldn't do that.....but Brent would


[insert evil laughter gif here]

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Apparently, you can't smell the fact that he has a much better situation @ Virginia then he does @ MU.  He recruits 4 star guys down there.  If anything, MU would be a step down.  Common sense dictates that he would not take the job.  MU can offer all they want to be the Bo Ryan of the East.  It's not going to happen. 

I never said anything about the current situation.

I was referring to your original post where you stated "Bennett already turned down the position."

I assumed but could be wrong that you were referring to six years ago when we interviewed Tony B for the MU job. He was never offered, he never turned it down.

I have no desire to hire Bo's eventual successor

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

I never said anything about the current situation.

I was referring to your original post where you stated "Bennett already turned down the position."

I assumed but could be wrong that you were referring to six years ago when we interviewed Tony B for the MU job. He was never offered, he never turned it down.

I have no desire to hire Bo's eventual successor

Bennett was offered the position before Buzz got it and turned it down as well as Sean Miller.  Look it up.  Bennett wasn't publicized. 

[MUHoopsFan2]

They're not going to target Cuonzo.  He doesn't fit their profile and his success can be attributed to Pearl's talent.  Cuonzo hasn't been that successful in the recruiting arena. 

What is their "profile?" What does that mean?

[bamamarquettefan]

You make a good case, and a small private university background that has had to recruit against huge schools is a good background. Based on how many of our fans were bitter wtih one 17-15 season after three straight Sweet 16s, I don't believe they'd give him a pass long enough to get through the early season if his wins were even twice what he had each of his first three years at Baylor from your chart:

2003–04   Baylor   8–21     3–13   11th   
2004–05   Baylor   9–19     1–15   12th   
2005–06   Baylor   4–23     4–12   12th   
2006–07   Baylor   15–16  4–12   11th

[real chili 83]

He might be the worst dressed coach in college basketball as well.

Is his wardrobe limited to sweaters?

[shakanotforsale]

You aren't getting Pastner or Bennett, and you burned the bridge on Howland. You're an average program in a mid-major conference, and you live in a less than average city.  I think it shows how far you've fallen that you can't even keep your coach from going to Virginia Tech.  You'll be lucky to land Cuonzo.  Maybe Archie Miller has a hot young assistant coach that would be willing to go to Marquette for a few years before leaving for bigger and better things.

[Wojo'sMojo]

You aren't getting Pastner or Bennett, and you burned the bridge on Howland. You're an average program in a mid-major conference, and you live in a less than average city.  I think it shows how far you've fallen that you can't even keep your coach from going to Virginia Tech.  You'll be lucky to land Cuonzo.  Maybe Archie Miller has a hot young assistant coach that would be willing to go to Marquette for a few years before leaving for bigger and better things.

Lol, If we are mid major you are low major. Wait till your boy leaves and watch your team turn into nothing...cuz your basketball program is a zero without him. That's why you didn't get invited to the big east.

[humanlung]

You aren't getting Pastner or Bennett, and you burned the bridge on Howland. You're an average program in a mid-major conference, and you live in a less than average city.  I think it shows how far you've fallen that you can't even keep your coach from going to Virginia Tech.  You'll be lucky to land Cuonzo.  Maybe Archie Miller has a hot young assistant coach that would be willing to go to Marquette for a few years before leaving for bigger and better things.

Still pissed about the Civil War, huh?  

Go crack a National Light and turn on NASCAR but be careful to not spill any more on the wife beater t-shirt, it might mess up that yellow sweat stain pattern you have worked so hard to attain.

[frozena pizza]

You aren't getting Pastner or Bennett, and you burned the bridge on Howland. You're an average program in a mid-major conference, and you live in a less than average city.  I think it shows how far you've fallen that you can't even keep your coach from going to Virginia Tech.  You'll be lucky to land Cuonzo.  Maybe Archie Miller has a hot young assistant coach that would be willing to go to Marquette for a few years before leaving for bigger and better things.

If you're gonna troll, troll hard!

[FloorSlapping]

You aren't getting Pastner or Bennett, and you burned the bridge on Howland. You're an average program in a mid-major conference, and you live in a less than average city.  I think it shows how far you've fallen that you can't even keep your coach from going to Virginia Tech.  You'll be lucky to land Cuonzo.  Maybe Archie Miller has a hot young assistant coach that would be willing to go to Marquette for a few years before leaving for bigger and better things.

You make some valid-ish points.  Just curious, who VCU could manage to bring on board in the event Shaka left?  Do you think Howland would even take that call?

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

You aren't getting Pastner or Bennett, and you burned the bridge on Howland. You're an average program in a mid-major conference, and you live in a less than average city.  I think it shows how far you've fallen that you can't even keep your coach from going to Virginia Tech.  You'll be lucky to land Cuonzo.  Maybe Archie Miller has a hot young assistant coach that would be willing to go to Marquette for a few years before leaving for bigger and better things.

Why do we even allow these clowns to post? Just ban them and get it over with.

[mechaghidorah]

Still pissed about the Civil War, huh?  

Go crack a National Light and turn on NASCAR but be careful to not spill any more on the wife beater t-shirt, it might mess up that yellow sweat stain pattern you have worked so hard to attain.

Actually, VA is a solid Blue state now and has much more in common with DC than some stereotypical NASCAR town.  Obnoxious, sure, but more for an elitist view...

And the truth is that MU does look incredibly stupid and a bit of a failure right now.  That would change with a Howland hire, but that better happen quick.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Virginia is solid blue because of the northern DC suburbs. Where the overpaid  gov'ment slugs live

[frozena pizza]

You make some valid-ish points.  Just curious, who VCU could manage to bring on board in the event Shaka left?  Do you think Howland would even take that call?

Valid points being that we aren't getting Pastner or Bennett.  Milwaukee being less than average...I'd give him that one too.

[Windyplayer]

And the truth is that MU does look incredibly stupid and a bit of a failure right now.

How so? That's a really harsh assessment. MU never came out and said anything about the hiring process or its progression (other than the news conference in which their hand was forced based on the swirling rumors). The media ran with some half-truths, and things didn't work out with Shaka. We joined the club. Life after Shaka goes on.

I still trust MU to find the next best coach.

[Spotcheck Billy]

Go blow out the candles in your Dale Earnhardt shrine

[NavinRJohnson]

You guys realize you are arguing with a 19 year old dumbass in Richmond, VA, right?

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

You make a good case, and a small private university background that has had to recruit against huge schools is a good background. Based on how many of our fans were bitter wtih one 17-15 season after three straight Sweet 16s, I don't believe they'd give him a pass long enough to get through the early season if his wins were even twice what he had each of his first three years at Baylor from your chart:

2003–04   Baylor   8–21     3–13   11th   
2004–05   Baylor   9–19     1–15   12th   
2005–06   Baylor   4–23     4–12   12th   
2006–07   Baylor   15–16  4–12   11th

I see your point, but if you look at the context of everything, Baylor was nothing. It had no tradition.  It takes 4-5 years to build a program from scratch.  Buzz is going to need 4-5 years at VT before anything happens.  Any new coach that comes in, won't have that issue if he can recruit.  He already has a base to work with. 

[shakanotforsale]

I'm hearing Mitch Reaves, one of the assistant coaches at Cal Poly, has interviewed for the position:

http://gopoly.com/sports/mbkb/coaches/Reaves-_Mitch

[The Process]

I'm hearing Mitch Reaves, one of the assistant coaches at Cal Poly, has interviewed for the position:

http://gopoly.com/sports/mbkb/coaches/Reaves-_Mitch

You're so cute when you troll.

[Earl Tatum]

MICK CRONIN