Kolek planning to go pro
Okay - Why do you defend Tom Crean, who was on the phone with his MU recruits (Williams, Taylor) trying to get them to follow him to Indiana, and break their commitment to MU. That is just sleazy. Period. Not to mention leaving his Big 3, the year before their senior season. TC was getting paid about as high as any coach in the country, had all the support you could want..and ditches MU. To be clear, I'm glad he's gone, but his exit was about as classless as you can have. I believe his biggest gift to MU was Buzz Williams.
Quote from: Ners on November 21, 2009While I've never had any personal dealings with Tom Crean, and I've read here some people who have thought he evloved into an ass - I do think it is time for people to get off the Tom Crean Hate Wagon. Stating the obvious, but the Tom Crean era really turned the image and perception of Marquette Basketball around. The Al MacGuire center became a reality - a much needed facility/tool needed for training and recruiting. Crean brought Buzz Williams on staff, and left behind a great situation for Buzz. Buzz is taking the torch and running with it, and all signs indicate he could take the program to a level not seen since Al. I just wish more MU fans would show some gratitude to Tom Crean. Some posters here come off as bitter, even whiney girl types. Who cares is Tom Crean used a tanning bed or not?? Really people. Stop dissecting the guy and be grateful for what he did for our program. Time to get over it.
Here's a scary thought. Is a guess currently on the team or committed possibly leaving?What is meant by that?
Tom Crean has nothing to do with this new recruit, nor does Chico's "defense" of TC. The new kid was being recruited by mid-majors, so obviously we all are hoping Buzz found a diamond in the rough. That's all. Oh, also, you should take this guy's advice. He sounds pretty smart. http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=16178.msg156963#msg156963
+1 - There seem to be some really naive basketball minds here..who think at this point in the recrutiing season you are going to land a McD's All American or Top 100-150 player. If not this kid, then who..as far as what is available out there?
Good gravy, no one here is saying this kid can't contribute or can't be a star. All anyone is talking about is the ratings. No one is ripping Buzz, no one is saying this is a terrible signing. You have gone where no one is going, why? I think everyone would agree, we have to wait until he plays to see where he is.Ewill was a top 100 kid and is struggling his freshman year. This kid isn't top 100 and he might light the world on fire. It's a message board, it's a recruit signing. It's speculative, that's all it is. To crap on people and say they are naive is a joke, it really is. Just relax and come off the saddle will you.And how in the hell am I offering any negativity? I'm simply posting what other websites have posted. I'm passing on information....that's all. Good grief you are a sensitive one.
Guys...we have six guards (Buycks, DJO, Junior, Blue, Smith and Newbill)Two centers (Otule, Mbao)Four wings (Butler, Fulce, Jones, Williams)This is not an unbalanced roster at this point.
I bet Buzz's wife says...#170? A Shooting Guard? Really?This one is a head scratcher. I figured we'd get a wing but it would be another J Jones type 6'6" ish. Maybe this kid can just absolutely stroke it. The one thing we have not had since the 2006 is depth. We're just to guys playing 35 min. So I think we're all conditioned to thinking we don't need another SG but Buzz obviously wants more at all spots not just bigs.As Hayward said, if the final scholarship is a guard, then I'll really worry. But to question this is normal. If you don't question this you're just...buying everything...the coach says...hook line and sinker...no one wins when that happens.
For about the 5th time..the original poster -Gumbey - came on here with negativity about this signing. Like you say, we have to wait until he plays to see where he is. And you are right Chicos, I am a sensitive one when it comes to people questioning Buzz Williams and the decisions he makes. Buzz is the best thing that has happened to MU basketball since D-Wade, and prior to that Al McGuire. I, along with all other Buzz-sexuals, will be vindicated in the next 4 years. Hopefully MU inks him to a long-term deal. I'll be glad to NEVER mention Tom Crean again, so long as you agree to the same deal. Can you do that? No more TC talk regardless of the topic. I have no doubtt this will be much more difficult for you - but since you asked about why we have to keep bringing him up 2 years later..let's just stop...you and me both.
I almost never bring him up unless someone levels some absurdity first. I hope you're right about Buzz. All I've asked is that he keep going what TC started. If he can do that, I'll be very happy camper.Graduate kids at nearly 100%Compete in the upper half of the Big EastGo to the NCAAs 3 of 4 yearsStay within the NCAA rulesKeep the kids out of troubleRepresent MU wellIf he can do that, I'll be tickled.
Ttwo centers--neither which is currently playing--and both who are huge projects
So is Wayne Blackshear's commitment to UL soft? If so, are we now out of it?
The more recent articles list him at 6-4 195. The video seems to to confirm that.
Ballers from Philly are tough kids...