Vander Blue Q & A
I don't think it's possible to overstate the importance of the commitment of Vander Blue to MU.
In him, Buzz Williams not only lands the premier high-school senior in Wisconsin, a combination guard who will add both size and versatility to the Golden Eagles' backcourt, but the second-year coach also shows he will definitely need to be respected with regard to recruiting and attracting the top talent within the borders of the state.
All of a sudden, the de-committment of Aaron Bowen doesn't seem so bad. Whereas Bowen was something of an unknown quantity, Blue is by all accounts the real deal, someone who should be able to step in as a freshman and make an immediate impact. Add a big man to round out the class -- Monterale Clark is clearly out of the picture now; how about Tarik Black? -- and all of a sudden Williams has some serious talent heading into 2010-'11.
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/64778967.html
Can we just skip this season and go right to November 2010 already?
I think 2011-2012 will be the money season.
How did Buzz react? "He started crying and screaming. He was really excited."
awesome
If that cat is as mature and level headed as he comes across, he is gonna be somethin special.
Quote from: Henry Sugar on October 19, 2009, 02:45:18 PM
How did Buzz react? "He started crying and screaming. He was really excited."
awesome
Tom Crean did a reaction like that with a recruit. He was, and still is, mocked for it.
Quote from: The Golden Avalanche on October 19, 2009, 03:26:49 PM
Tom Crean did a reaction like that with a recruit. He was, and still is, mocked for it.
By whom? I have never heard that before (Although I admit I just may not have been paying attention).
Quote from: The Golden Avalanche on October 19, 2009, 03:26:49 PM
Tom Crean did a reaction like that with a recruit. He was, and still is, mocked for it.
Nobody around here has ever mocked Buzz for crying.
The amount of pressure and expectations on buzz and other head coaches must be a lot to bear. I'm sure when a kid like this commits there is a huge sense of relief.
That said, there is no room for crying.....and is open for ribbing for sure.
Buzz is the Steve Stricker of MU.
Quote from: esotericmindguy on October 19, 2009, 04:52:30 PM
The amount of pressure and expectations on buzz and other head coaches must be a lot to bear. I'm sure when a kid like this commits there is a huge sense of relief.
That said, there is no room for crying.....and is open for ribbing for sure.
MANLAW
Quote from: Stone Cold on October 19, 2009, 04:54:54 PM
Buzz is the Steve Stricker of MU.
Buzz is the Dick Vermeil of MU.
Quote from: Carl Spackler on October 19, 2009, 02:36:39 PM
Can we just skip this season and go right to November 2010 already?
No way, us true fans have been waiting all summer for the start of this season. No one said it will be easy. Go Marquette!
Quote from: The Golden Avalanche on October 19, 2009, 03:26:49 PM
Tom Crean did a reaction like that with a recruit. He was, and still is, mocked for it.
I think the reaction is awesome because I have no idea how to visualize that reaction by Buzz. It blows my mind.
Buzz deserves to be mocked for it too.
Lloyd Moore was a top 20 recruit out of high school :-[
I must admit that watching Lloyd Moore made me cry........ :'(
Quote from: MuMark on October 19, 2009, 10:14:34 PM
I must admit that watching Lloyd Moore made me cry........ :'(
+10!
Quote from: Carl Spackler on October 19, 2009, 02:36:39 PM
Can we just skip this season and go right to November 2010 already?
+1
Quote from: mugrack on October 19, 2009, 10:10:46 PM
Lloyd Moore was a top 20 recruit out of high school :-[
Once saw Moore and Majerus eating the all-you-can eat Sunday buffet at the Hyatt. They got their money's worth. I'm surprised that hotel was still open for business the next day.
Quote from: MuMark on October 19, 2009, 10:14:34 PM
I must admit that watching Lloyd Moore made me cry........ :'(
Lloyd Moore made us laugh. They filmed a freshman mixer or other event he was at and he was dancing. Not very well I might add, though better than he played ball I'm afraid...
Lloyd Moore ate so many Froot Loops his freshman year at McCormick that Kellogg's stock skyrocketed.
Quote from: Carl Spackler on October 19, 2009, 02:36:39 PM
Can we just skip this season and go right to November 2010 already?
-1
I definitely want to see Lazar play as the Man. I have a feeling he is going to have a great year, even better than Novak's, and maybe close to Tony Smith's senior year. Hopefully the team results are closer to Novak's senior year than Tony's.
Quote from: indeelaw90 on October 20, 2009, 07:57:28 AM
-1
I definitely want to see Lazar play as the Man. I have a feeling he is going to have a great year, even better than Novak's, and maybe close to Tony Smith's senior year. Hopefully the team results are closer to Novak's senior year than Tony's.
I wish I shared your optimism. I just don't see where we are going to get the PG play to allow things to open up enough for Lazar. He will be the focus of every opposing defense, and I just don't think MU will be able to do much about it.
Quote from: Todd Rosiak
In him, Buzz Williams not only lands the premier high-school senior in Wisconsin, a combination guard who will add both size and versatility to the Golden Eagles' backcourt, but the second-year coach also shows he will definitely need to be respected with regard to recruiting and attracting the top talent within the borders of the state.
Quick question, who was the last "top talent within the borders of the state" to committ to MU? Was it Jim McIlvaine (I know he was being recruited by UCLA and a few other schools)? Or was it Steve Novak?
I think the McIlvane signing was a defining moment for KO, as it started MU back on our road to respectability.
Quote from: lurch91 on October 20, 2009, 09:27:05 AM
Quick question, who was the last "top talent within the borders of the state" to committ to MU? Was it Jim McIlvaine (I know he was being recruited by UCLA and a few other schools)? Or was it Steve Novak?
I think the McIlvane signing was a defining moment for KO, as it started MU back on our road to respectability.
depends on what you mean.
If you mean top 20 in the nation, I can't say.
If you mean the best player in the state then the list is much, much longer.
Quote from: NavinRJohnson on October 20, 2009, 08:33:47 AM
... He will be the focus of every opposing defense, and I just don't think MU will be able to do much about it.
That's how i see the difference between Lazar this year and Novak, among others. James and McNeal made it easier for Novak to spot up and do what he did best. Lazar is not going to find much room to operate with a true point guard making the O run. Now, if DJO is able to do that, then maybe we have a shot, otherwise this may be a very tough season for Lazar.
My main point in wanting it to be 2010 is that i cant wait to see Junior, Blue, Buyks, Maymon, etc. playing together. that should/will be a very fun team to watch.