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I’m not reading too much into the “half the players can’t stand wojo” comment. Over half the players have had abysmal seasons and are hardly getting in the games. Would guess those are the ones who can’t stand him. The fact that the ones who likely “can’t stand” him aren’t even high major players to begin with is the bigger problem, IMO.
Guys were convinced to stay another season by people not named Steve Wojciechowski.
Also, regarding the narrative that has dominated this board for months on end, that poor little Marquette can't afford a buyout for Wojo, here's an article from Urban Milwaukee today:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2021/03/01/higher-education-will-mu-become-marquette-tech/Here are the first two paragraphs:"Marquette University has been rocked with controversy over budget cuts and faculty layoffs. The impact of COVID-19 and a projected decline in future student enrollment due to a declining birthrate have been used to justify dramatic cuts, as a story published by Urban Milwaukee reported. Faculty layoffs for next school year were projected to be as high as 225. Today the number has dropped to 39, but the changes may be more sweeping than the mere number of faculty.The Marquette community is beginning to believe the justifications for budget cuts just don’t add up. Marquette will run a budget surplus next year, perhaps greater than the proposed cuts. Critics believe Marquette’s leadership is using the crisis as an opportunity to restructure the university while blaming the pandemic."So...maybe we've been wrong this whole time.
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.
So because an article said that some people "think that justifications for budget cuts just don't add up"...with no proof that they don't add up...doesn't seem like the best piece of evidence.Enrollment has been down for years. COVID happened. The population bubble bursting in the near future is still a thing. There's just a population of people in higher education that don't want to accept these realities and are holding on to how things have always been for dear life.Budget surplus? These people are dreaming.
Were Marquette to get a big run or two from the basketball team, those applications (and academic credentials) would spike. This is the surest sign that academia is in a bad place. I like Wojo. I like the program he runs. I suspect the players like him a lot. I think they give him another year, but if they have the right guy in mind and things line-up, make it happen.
This is interesting to me. Does anyone know where I can find historical data on how many applications/admissions Marquette had each year? I'd like to see how it correlates to the success of the basketball team.
I know for sure there was a massive application spike after the Wade FF run, which in turn led to an increase in USNWR rankings. If they want an increase in applications, get the hoops team right. It will cost the University as a whole way more than the buyout to let this fester any longer.
Pretty sure a final four is a considerable spike in applications and such whereas other runs aren't exactly eye popping.
@CoachingChanges is alluding to a major Big East coaching change that is on the way (and they specifically say, "and its not the loser you are thinking of at this point (Not Wojo,......yet)". Again, the account is run by a number of D1 assistant coaches and/or former head coaches. Some of the other accounts are referencing Cooley might be on the move. Would he take Boston College (he was a former assistant coach there a number of years ago)? Seems foolish since he turned down Michigan. Did BC somehow find a trunk of cash to help turn around its basketball program (in an era where so many schools are struggling financially and with enrollments)? Would Providence then look to grab Richard Pitino (alum) in his place? Regardless, I anticipate a LOT of movement in the next four weeks, whether or not Marquette is involved or not. Last year gave many coaches an extra year, and many other programs are using this transition year to make moves. Will be fun to follow.
Hoo new? Covid blamed for everything. Wear have wee herd dat befour, hey?
My guess is those FF spike levels were largely maintained with the success in the Old Big East vs. gaining additional spikes... the drop off has been seen during the Wojo malaiseCorrelation may not be causation on the downturn and likely impossible to precisely quantify, but I've no doubt it's played a role
He may just be more comfortable in the northeast. Or maybe the situation at PC has gotten worse and now he is looking for a way out.
Take everything from @coachingchanges with a grain of salt. It’s a lot less reliable than the crystal ball