Author Topic: Do all roads lead to Wardle? (Read 8974 times)

Groin_pull · « **on:** March 25, 2014, 04:47:44 PM »

I'm getting this sinking feeling that Wardle will be the next MU coach—despite all the cryptic posts from Goose and Keefe.

I can see the BoT... in their usual clumsy, ham-handed way...thinking that hiring Wardle will solve everything because he's part of the MU family. Why hire a coach who may skip town after six years when you can bring in a lifer who won't be going anywhere?

One problem: those other coaches skipped town because they were successful and other schools wanted them. Don't think that will be an issue with Wardle.

Tugg Speedman · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:48:53 PM »

Ladies and gentlemen ....

SWARM! · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:49:03 PM »

Enough with this nonsense.

MountainCreekHouse · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:49:19 PM »

I would rather see Rob Frozena hired over Brian Wardle.

frozena pizza · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:50:01 PM »

Quote from: LightBlueJerseys on March 25, 2014, 04:49:19 PM

I would rather see Rob Frozena hired over Brian Wardle.

Yes! I'm ready!

Milwarriorkee · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:50:12 PM »

I think it is going to be Wardle.

Tugg Speedman · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:50:16 PM »

Has anyone checked flightaware for flights between MKE and Greenbay?

MarquetteFan94 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:50:27 PM »

Exactly what I'm expecting. Hope I'm wrong.

Skatastrophy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:51:37 PM »

Quote from: Heisenberg on March 25, 2014, 04:50:16 PM

Has anyone checked flightaware for flights between MKE and Greenbay?

He's driving down here in a UWGB team van.

cj111 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:51:56 PM »

Quote from: Heisenberg on March 25, 2014, 04:50:16 PM

Has anyone checked flightaware for flights between MKE and Greenbay?

Greyhound Bus?

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:52:07 PM »

Notice the posters here have not once mentioned anything in the other threads.

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:52:27 PM »

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

jficke13 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:52:40 PM »

Wardle > Barone... but still we'd never win more than 15 games again.

Windyplayer · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:52:48 PM »

Quote from: MarquetteFan94 on March 25, 2014, 04:50:27 PM

Exactly what I'm expecting. Hope I'm wrong.

There has been zero out there to indicate Wardle. Now we're just making up things rather than depending on unsubstantiated reports. Awesome.

MU82 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:52:51 PM »

Quote from: Groin_pull on March 25, 2014, 04:47:44 PM

I'm getting this sinking feeling that Wardle will be the next MU coach—despite all the cryptic posts from Goose and Keefe.

I can see the BoT... in their usual clumsy, ham-handed way...thinking that hiring Wardle will solve everything because he's part of the MU family. Why hire a coach who may skip town after six years when you can bring in a lifer who won't be going anywhere?

One problem: those other coaches skipped town because they were successful and other schools wanted them. Don't think that will be an issue with Wardle.

I wonder what we Scoopers (myself included) would have said if we hired some eccentric guy whose record got worse in each of his seven seasons at a tiny college, capped by 7-21 and 6-18 his last two years.

Then I wonder what we would have said as we watched him go 8-18 and 14-12 in his first two seasons at Marquette.

Skatastrophy · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:52:54 PM »

Quote from: chitownwarrior2011 on March 25, 2014, 04:52:07 PM

Notice the posters here have not once mentioned anything in the other threads.

I've mentioned TONS of stuff ALL OVER the Internet, tyvm.

frozena pizza · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:53:21 PM »

At this point I'm just glad I resisted the urge to text all my friends who made fun of me when Buzz left to take less money at an ACC bottom feeder. I was so ready to rub it in their face 24 hours ago that we forced out Buzz because we knew we had Shaka, made a huge upgrade, blah blah blah.

niquejamesfan · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:54:49 PM »

This is stupid, but so is refreshing scoop for 24 hrs, so I'll play along. The rational of someone staying forever is flawed. Let's say Wardle is good enough over ten years not to get fired. That would mean at some point in time he would be good enough to get hired by a program that could be viewed as better (bigger conf etc). We are no stepping stone and no blue blood we are marquette.

mhendrick · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:55:13 PM »

We were promised an impact hire. Never said what kind of impact it would be.

mwbauer7 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:55:19 PM »

It's Bruce Webber before Wardle if options 1-3 are not interested...

swoopem · « **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:55:24 PM »

Just try not to sh!t yourself if he does get hired.

avid1010 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:56:55 PM »

big daddy had an informative post a few hours ago...no mention of wardle. you think doc doesn't have any say in this? i don't think you want to rip the BoT...i'm not sure you can have a better member in a situation like this than doc rivers....

Warrior_2002 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:57:47 PM »

Hope the BoT realizes Wardle will always be there and there is no need to jump on his potential. But yes I've thought about this all day. It'd better be Howland if it's not Shaka. Especially since he wants to come here. Don't you think the other big east schools are in Marquette's ear telling them they'd better make an impact hire?

Groin_pull · « **Reply #23 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:58:57 PM »

Quote from: windyplayer on March 25, 2014, 04:52:48 PM

There has been zero out there to indicate Wardle. Now we're just making up things rather than depending on unsubstantiated reports. Awesome.

No, but potential candidates are dropping off the list. Smart is staying at VCU...Howland supposedly removed his name from consideration...Miller is staying at Dayton...and Masiello is moving to USF. Also, we hear that MU has no interest in Gregg Marshall.

I hope I'm wrong. But I can see MU serving up Wardle as a member of the family...a coach who won't be leaving at the first opportunity. I'm sure this is a big point with many on the BoT.

Hards Alumni · « **Reply #24 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:59:33 PM »

Lmao no.

Milwarriorkee · « **Reply #25 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:00:30 PM »

While Shaka is the sexier hire, Howland gives us just as good of a chance at a FF, IMO. I just hope he didn't get turned off by all this.

Trying to mentally prepare myself for a Wardle/Kolczyk (sp? Toledo coach) hire.

Groin_pull · « **Reply #26 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:00:38 PM »

Quote from: avid1010 on March 25, 2014, 04:56:55 PM

big daddy had an informative post a few hours ago...no mention of wardle. you think doc doesn't have any say in this? i don't think you want to rip the BoT...i'm not sure you can have a better member in a situation like this than doc rivers....

You mean the same group that gave us The Gold????

Galway Eagle · « **Reply #27 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:00:54 PM »

Quote from: avid1010 on March 25, 2014, 04:56:55 PM

big daddy had an informative post a few hours ago...no mention of wardle. you think doc doesn't have any say in this? i don't think you want to rip the BoT...i'm not sure you can have a better member in a situation like this than doc rivers....

Is jim Boylan on there to? That'd be quite the impressive duo when it comes to judging coaching talent.

Windyplayer · « **Reply #28 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:01:00 PM »

Quote from: Groin_pull on March 25, 2014, 04:58:57 PM

Smart is staying at VCU

Finally, Groin_Pull broke the news.

LAZER · « **Reply #29 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:01:18 PM »

Quote from: Groin_pull on March 25, 2014, 04:58:57 PM

No, but potential candidates are dropping off the list. Smart is staying at VCU...Howland supposedly removed his name from consideration...Miller is staying at Dayton...and Masiello is moving to USF. Also, we hear that MU has no interest in Gregg Marshall.

I hope I'm wrong. But I can see MU serving up Wardle as a member of the family...a coach who won't be leaving at the first opportunity. I'm sure this is a big point with many on the BoT.

Howland removed his name? When?

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #30 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:01:36 PM »

I don't see it....Cords wouldn't do it. Not a chance....I'm going to twitter and say NO WAY IN HELL DONE.

Honestly, I like him, he was there when I worked there, but we need to act like a big boy.

Not his time.

nyg · « **Reply #31 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:03:40 PM »

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/03/24/4912656/basketball-writers-name-gregg.html

If MU has no interest in Marshall, who just won the Coach of the Year Award, and do hire Wardle, then something is very, very wrong. What would be worse than Hiroshima?

Milwarriorkee · « **Reply #32 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:05:26 PM »

Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 25, 2014, 05:01:36 PM

I don't see it....Cords wouldn't do it. Not a chance....I'm going to twitter and say NO WAY IN HELL DONE. Honestly, I like him, he was there when I worked there, but we need to act like a big boy.

Not his time.

You would think so. It will probably turn out to be someone totally out of left field, like Scott Skiles.

Groin_pull · « **Reply #33 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:06:47 PM »

Quote from: windyplayer on March 25, 2014, 05:01:00 PM

Finally, Groin_Pull broke the news.

Done deal.

avid1010 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:06:52 PM »

Quote from: Groin_pull on March 25, 2014, 05:00:38 PM

You mean the same group that gave us The Gold????

i'm more than willing to put a wager to a charity of choice that wardle is not the next MU coach. i have more faith in doc.

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #35 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:07:00 PM »

Jesus christ you all need to step off the ledge. Attention whores all of you.

🏀 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:07:13 PM »

You guys nailed it.

Wardle's a candidate, but he's down the list.

Groin_pull · « **Reply #37 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:09:12 PM »

Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 25, 2014, 05:01:36 PM

I don't see it....Cords wouldn't do it. Not a chance....I'm going to twitter and say NO WAY IN HELL DONE. Honestly, I like him, he was there when I worked there, but we need to act like a big boy.

Not his time.

I assume Cords is working on this, but does he have real power? Or do some on the BoT see him as a temp who's keeping the seat warm until a permanent hire is made?

Earlier today, Jeff Goodman was asked about the MU coaching situation. His thoughts: Smart ain't coming. The three names he mentioned are Howland, Hopkins from Syracuse, and...wait for it...Wardle.

🏀 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:11:21 PM »

Quote from: Groin_pull on March 25, 2014, 05:09:12 PM

I assume Cords is working on this, but does he have real power? Or do some on the BoT see him as a temp who's keeping the seat warm until a permanent hire is made?

He has a large part of the power.

NCMUFan · « **Reply #39 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:26:52 PM »

While I would like a big name coach, maybe a coach with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove is really what Marquette needs.

MUHoopsFan2 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:28:38 PM »

Yes go get him and get this over with...Get Wardle and lets go. Keep Chew.

MUsoxfan · « **Reply #41 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:31:48 PM »

Since MU has never hired a head coach with previous head coaching experience in anything but a low-major, you can pretty much bank on Wardle being hired

NersEllenson · « **Reply #42 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:32:19 PM »

Quote from: MUHoopsFan2 on March 25, 2014, 05:28:38 PM

Yes go get him and get this over with...Get Wardle and lets go. Keep Chew.

FYI - Chew is already gone...and no...you don't go get Wardle to get it over with...he'll be waiting in the wings till the end of April...because: A) He's an MU alum and would love the job. B) NO other schools are pursuing him...which leads to C) Exactly why he is not the right answer for MU at this time - we are far beyond needing to take a coach who hasn't even made an NCAA tournament...and/or doesn't have a ton of recruiting chops/prowess/connections.

Goose · « **Reply #43 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:33:57 PM »

Would be an impact hire. Just kidding by the way.

MUHoopsFan2 · « **Reply #44 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:35:54 PM »

Quote from: windyplayer on March 25, 2014, 04:52:48 PM

There has been zero out there to indicate Wardle. Now we're just making up things rather than depending on unsubstantiated reports. Awesome.

You don't always need "substantial reports" here inna forum. You need common sense and reasonable deduction.

There is nothing wrong with speculation and opinion on Brian Wardle.

That is a good choice. I don't need that to be reported to me from somewhere else to substantiate it for me. Go to Twitter for that.

Now move. Leave me alone and let me go and take down my Shaka avatar... or I could leave it up until I get 'substantial reports" that it is official that he is not coming.

keefe · « **Reply #45 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:49:01 PM »

Quote from: Heisenberg on March 25, 2014, 04:48:53 PM

Ladies and gentlemen ....

"ARE YOU SH!TTING ME??"

klyrish · « **Reply #46 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:50:47 PM »

Quote from: MUsoxfan on March 25, 2014, 05:31:48 PM

Since MU has never hired a head coach with previous head coaching experience in anything but a low-major, you can pretty much bank on Wardle being hired

+1

melissasmooth · « **Reply #47 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:51:46 PM »

And we join the horizon

NickelDimer · « **Reply #48 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:54:39 PM »

Quote from: MUHoopsFan2 on March 25, 2014, 05:28:38 PM

Yes go get him and get this over with...Get Wardle and lets go. Keep Chew.

Lol. Funny on multiple levels

Daniel · « **Reply #49 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:56:39 PM »

Nice guy for the future. We would lose every recruit signed and most of current players. Has he had terrific recruits? I just don't see this. Not saying it won't be done but not seeing any benefit to Marquette other than saving money.

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #50 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:58:13 PM »

If he hadn't gone to MU, no one on this board with his resume would have him on the list. Let him grow some more, his next stop should not be at MU, anymore than Tod Kolwacyk's was.

Groin_pull · « **Reply #51 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:00:31 PM »

Quote from: Daniel on March 25, 2014, 05:56:39 PM

Nice guy for the future. We would lose every recruit signed and most of current players. Has he had terrific recruits? I just don't see this. Not saying it won't be done but not seeing any benefit to Marquette other than saving money.

Not saying it will happen—and praying it doesn't.

But I can see some members of the BoT saying..."Gee, why must we go through this every six years? Let's go out and get someone from the MU family. Someone who will be here forever. He'll be our Boeheim or Coach K."

chapman · « **Reply #52 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:10:02 PM »

Hey, we could cut our budget to a third. Bank some cash and tank for a couple years.

Any more fictional hires to bring out the worry warts?

Groin_pull · « **Reply #53 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:19:34 PM »

Quote from: chapman on March 25, 2014, 06:10:02 PM

Hey, we could cut our budget to a third. Bank some cash and tank for a couple years.

Any more fictional hires to bring out the worry warts?

I'd dial back the attitude. This morning, ESPN's Jeff Goodman—someone totally in touch with college hoops—stated the three names being associated with MU are Howland, Hopkins from Syracuse, and Wardle.

Goose · « **Reply #54 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:21:07 PM »

I would say Goodman is not credible at this moment then.

NickelDimer · « **Reply #55 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:27:40 PM »

Quote from: Groin_pull on March 25, 2014, 06:19:34 PM

I'd dial back the attitude. This morning, ESPN's Jeff Goodman—someone totally in touch with college hoops—stated the three names being associated with MU are Howland, Hopkins from Syracuse, and Wardle.

See CBB's post at the top. If he hadn't played at MU, no one, including Goodman would be mentioning his name with this job

NavinRJohnson · « **Reply #56 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:30:01 PM »

As a Marquette alum, I think even Wardle would be disappointed if they hired Wardle.

Groin_pull · « **Reply #57 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:48:52 PM »

Quote from: Goose on March 25, 2014, 06:21:07 PM

I would say Goodman is not credible at this moment then.

Well, he was one of the few who stopped short of declaring "Shaka to MU!" That alone puts him ahead of many.

avid1010 · « **Reply #58 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:57:59 PM »

i can't believe anyone at mu is interested in talking with goodman. not sure what his connections are within vcu, but i can't believe anyone around mu appreciated his relationship with buzz the last few years.

LovinCrowder · « **Reply #59 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:59:21 PM »

If they hire Wardle, I will give up my season tickets of 30 years.

esotericmindguy · « **Reply #60 on:** March 25, 2014, 07:01:05 PM »

Quote from: Goose on March 25, 2014, 06:21:07 PM

I would say Goodman is not credible at this moment then.

Really? I thought Wardle was in contact with MU. Was told he met Cords. I'm sure he's not at the top of the list but someone they're "looking at". Maybe out of respect.

Goose · « **Reply #61 on:** March 25, 2014, 07:01:59 PM »

Groin

Goodman adding Wardle to the mix is a jab at MU. He will be last guy to give MU benefit of the doubt. He is in Buzz's pocket and has been for awhile. Aside from VCU fans no one wants Shaka to pass more than Buzz. Goodman is spinning for Buzz.

Groin_pull · « **Reply #62 on:** March 25, 2014, 07:03:18 PM »

Quote from: Goose on March 25, 2014, 07:01:59 PM

Groin

Goodman adding Wardle to the mix is a jab at MU. He will be last guy to give MU benefit of the doubt. He is in Buzz's pocket and has been for awhile. Aside from VCU fans no one wants Shaka to pass more than Buzz. Goodman is spinning for Buzz.

Oh.

Earl Tatum · « **Reply #63 on:** March 25, 2014, 08:23:41 PM »

Who in the hell started this subject. Here is our chance to get our program back in the ELITE. We depend

on basketball. We have to have a big name. Otherwise have Willie Warrior as our coach.

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Author Topic: Do all roads lead to Wardle? (Read 8974 times)