Kolek planning to go pro
But do we know that is true? Oh, he’s also alive. Did you watch the press conference? If so, any thoughts on what was presented?
Who is protesting basic human rights? They are protesting the decision of the Kenosha Attorney General - a politically elected official - about a basic human rights situation. Since the AG made the wrong decision, it is now political.
I'm not sure that the TEAM is making a political statement - that seems like a stretch of your imagination to me.
Another year or two of this, and we'll be in Georgetown territory. The longer Marquette sticks with Wojo, the harder it will be to bounce back.
Actually, police brutality focused at black people isn't a political thing. It's wrong. It's worthy of a discussion not regurgitating talking points of your favorite TV channel. Blake wasn't a model citizen, given his record he wasn't even a good citizen. He probably shouldn't have gotten in the middle of a ruckus with the cops given his record.The cops have a job that requires enforcing the safety of citizens, and were responding to a 911 call, and found a guy with an arrest warrant at the scene. They should appropriately try to apprehend him, so that the courts can determine his fate. They shot that man in the back 7 times. The team is not "celebrating" Jacob Blake - they're trying to help bring attention to the fact that Jacob Blake did nothing that day to deserve the death penalty, and we need to fix our policing so that cops aren't the jury and the executioner so damn much.Oh, and today's game sucked. So I'm hopeful people can at least try to have some halfway decent conversation about the black uniforms worn to remember Jacob Blake.
Apologies for bringing it back to hoops, though I do appreciate dialogue about Jacob Blake.The dilemma is that optimists see us in a year or two as Georgetown under John Thompson, in their highlight years. Pessimists see us as G’town under JTIII, never filling potential.My concern is that I don’t see us trending one way or the other with Wojo, but just stagnating. And I’m getting tired of that. At the same time, I fear starting over with a new coach, and find an odd stability in “being close” and having potential, with a solid program and good recruiting. I’m torn, and want some results.
I know I'll be banned, but go f*** yourself. It was disgusting for MU to "honor" Jacob Blake.
The official written communication by the program said "in support of Jacob Blake". I get the intent from the players with the purpose behind the messaging; unfortunately, to many, "in support of Jacob Blake" inadvertently says the team, the program and the school also supports an individual...
The official written communication by the program said "in support of Jacob Blake". I get the intent from the players with the purpose behind the messaging; unfortunately, to many, "in support of Jacob Blake" inadvertently says the team, the program and the school also supports an individual that had a warrant for third degree sexual assault against a victim; was armed with a deadly weapon against law enforcement; had broken a restraining order; had gotten into a confrontation with police with the children of the victim inside a nearby car. To be clear, you can support criminal justice and police reform, the fight against racial and social inequalities and BLM as an entire whole, while not "supporting" or condoning the actions of one Mr. Blake leading up to this terrible incident. The problem for Marquette University and the Marquette Basketball program, is that this was not what was communicated; it was written as "in support of Jacob Blake" without any of the background or context. It was written by emotion, and likely did not have much thought behind what was communicated or how it was said (especially since the announcement was just today). Judging by the responses on social media (on both Twitter and Instagram), I'd say that the message created much division with many alums and supporters, which is unfortunate.
"We are extremely disappointed in the decision involving Jacob's shooting and we will continue to use our platform to advocate and fight for racial justice," the program said in a statement. "This is another reminder that just because racial and social injustice hasn't received as much attention recently, doesn't mean the need to fight against it has gone away." You cut one half of one sentence of the statement to fit an agenda. There was context.
So there you go. The statement says that they are protesting a decision made by a politically elected official. This is a question of politics after all?
This is a real mic drop.Rocky take notes.
They will continue to use their platform to advocate and fight social injustice. No. That is not political. But to the white people who benefit from it, some will try to turn it into politics.And all this because you wanted to cry about politics being allowed on here. Yet here you are participating. Sad.
Back to the game...- the periods in the first half where MU moved the ball and didn't run WOJO's 20 seconds of dribble hand off offense were actually quite fun to watch- I sense in Jamal Cain's play a bit of "eff Wojo, I need to show what I can do so I can make some money next year doing this". Need more of that. Today he took and missed some tough shots, but he can create his own shot and that's needed right now.- Need 2-3 more players to take the same approach. Go out and play basketball
Back to the game...- the periods in the first half where MU moved the ball and didn't run WOJO's 20 seconds of dribble hand off offense were actually quite fun to watch- I sense in Jamal Cain's play a bit of "eff Wojo, I need to show what I can do so I can make some money next year doing this". Need more of that. Today he took and missed some tough shots, but he can create his own shot and that's needed right now.- Need 2-3 more players to take the same approach. Go out and play basketballThe halftime adjustments by UCONN were 100% predictable. Trap Carton with the ball up top, trap the post. Uconn executed it very well. MU couldn't find the open man. Wojo never adjusted to the halftime adjustments. Just kept doing the same thing. No TO's to change the system a little. Not a single pass to the high post (which is open space when the ball is double teamed) and no other ideas how to counter the pressure. MU lost AT HOME, from UP 18. Inexcusable.
Down 1 w 5 seconds left. Doable.
MU lost AT HOME, from UP 18. Inexcusable.
9 turnovers and a 29 pt swing in 15 minutes...achievement unlocked?
And yet, you were the one who felt the need to beat your chest and start a thread bashing a poster on here after we beat Wisconsin. I didn't really see the point of that, but I guess people are free to post what they like.