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Title: Dominic James
Post by: creanh8r on June 08, 2011, 11:11:07 AM
I saw DJ at Mayfair mall yesterday sporting some MU shorts getting into his new Camaro. Is he still playing in Turkey?
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: leever on June 08, 2011, 12:46:03 PM
Quote from: creanh8r on June 08, 2011, 11:11:07 AM
I saw DJ at Mayfair mall yesterday sporting some MU shorts getting into his new Camaro. Is he still playing in Turkey?

Yes, he commutes from the Mayfair Mall on game days.  He prefers to get his meals at the mall food court.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 08, 2011, 01:01:13 PM
No, he actually works at the mall.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: wildbillsb on June 08, 2011, 02:20:53 PM
Quote from: leever on June 08, 2011, 12:46:03 PM
Yes, he commutes from the Mayfair Mall on game days.  He prefers to get his meals at the mall food court.

+10
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: reinko on June 08, 2011, 02:22:29 PM
Quote from: leever on June 08, 2011, 12:46:03 PM
Yes, he commutes from the Mayfair Mall on game days.  He prefers to get his meals at the mall food court.

Obvi, who doesn't love
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTR0YkrSqlRotYMHvzfsKSTfgk86ALJpuBCvONPrpXkWAwCOagJcQ)
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: copious1218 on June 08, 2011, 03:44:07 PM
Quote from: reinko on June 08, 2011, 02:22:29 PM
Obvi, who doesn't love
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTR0YkrSqlRotYMHvzfsKSTfgk86ALJpuBCvONPrpXkWAwCOagJcQ)

"I always make time to stop at my favorite New York pizza joint"
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: GGGG on June 08, 2011, 04:23:13 PM
To answer the original question, DJ played in Bulgaria this past year.  His season ended in April.  Averaged 13.9/2.5/3.9.  Was amongst the top players on a team that finished undefeated and won the Bulgarian championship.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on June 09, 2011, 08:20:47 AM
but the Bulgarian championship sure ain't what it used to be
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BrewCity83 on June 09, 2011, 08:22:32 AM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 08, 2011, 01:01:13 PM
No, he actually works at the mall.

Is he working at the mall?
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: reinko on June 09, 2011, 08:37:10 AM
Quote from: BrewCity on June 09, 2011, 08:22:32 AM
Is he working at the mall?

He's doing work.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Hards Alumni on June 09, 2011, 08:50:25 AM
Quote from: reinko on June 09, 2011, 08:37:10 AM
He's doing work.

, son.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: GGGG on June 09, 2011, 10:31:13 AM
Quote from: Homebrew101 on June 09, 2011, 08:20:47 AM
but the Bulgarian championship sure ain't what it used to be


Apparently this team has won it nine years in a row.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: JimmyB! on June 09, 2011, 10:53:25 AM
So I guess it's exactly what it used to be.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 09, 2011, 01:06:08 PM
That can't be right about them winning it in Bulgaria. He is a loser. Crean is a loser. Period.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: GGGG on June 09, 2011, 01:14:23 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 01:06:08 PM
That can't be right about them winning it in Bulgaria. He is a loser. Crean is a loser. Period.

So....you signed up in April 2008 and *that's* your first post???

Wow...
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 09, 2011, 01:22:04 PM
Wow, sorry internet nerd. I'll try to log more time on scoop and respond to people's nonsense.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: MU B2002 on June 09, 2011, 01:26:53 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 01:06:08 PM
That can't be right about them winning it in Bulgaria. He is a loser. Crean is a loser. Period.


What year did you graduate Bucky?
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: reinko on June 09, 2011, 01:29:56 PM
Quote from: MU B2002 on June 09, 2011, 01:26:53 PM

What year did you graduate Bucky?

I am guessing class of 2008 @ UW-Stout.  Go Blue Devils!
(http://www2.uwrf.edu/sports_archive_0607/sports0405/images/Stout.jpg)
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: GGGG on June 09, 2011, 01:37:01 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 01:22:04 PM
Wow, sorry internet nerd. I'll try to log more time on scoop and respond to people's nonsense.

I, for one, look forward to that.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 09, 2011, 01:37:46 PM
December of 2009 from MU. The "big" 3 had talent, but didn't win $hit. They were choke artists.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Golden Avalanche on June 09, 2011, 02:12:28 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 01:37:46 PM
December of 2009 from MU. The "big" 3 had talent, but didn't win $hit. They were choke artists.

At the least, they made MU a legitimate top five squad in the Big East............until last season. 
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Skatastrophy on June 09, 2011, 02:34:44 PM
The guy is just a troll.  Ignore him

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1713;sa=showPosts
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 09, 2011, 02:52:49 PM
A troll, really? Sorry boss, but you have no idea what you're talking about. I, like many, have spent more of my own money on tuition than I would like to think about. Also, I have held season tickets since 04' and have been steadily going to games since 2000. I apologize that I want my team to win. I don't think that with the amount of money the school spends on the program, the practice facilities, and the money the coaches were paid that MU should have been that bad. Also, I was harping on previous years. I love how things are now, but with "the big 3," MU was a joke. Being a top 5 team in the big east and not doing anything is like being the prettiest girl in fat camp... it doesn't count. So why don't you stop questioning me and question how those guys did. Blind faith in a team is reserved for Cubs fans... and I don't want to start on them.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Chili on June 09, 2011, 02:59:15 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 02:52:49 PM
A troll, really? Sorry boss, but you have no idea what you're talking about. I, like many, have spent more of my own money on tuition than I would like to think about. Also, I have held season tickets since 04' and have been steadily going to games since 2000. I apologize that I want my team to win. I don't think that with the amount of money the school spends on the program, the practice facilities, and the money the coaches were paid that MU should have been that bad. Also, I was harping on previous years. I love how things are now, but with "the big 3," MU was a joke. Being a top 5 team in the big east and not doing anything is like being the prettiest girl in fat camp... it doesn't count. So why don't you stop questioning me and question how those guys did. Blind faith in a team is reserved for Cubs fans... and I don't want to start on them.

That isn't bad. See the 80s or even the Deane years. Good Lord you have a false sense of entitlement.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: nyg on June 09, 2011, 03:06:31 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 02:52:49 PM
A troll, really? Sorry boss, but you have no idea what you're talking about. I, like many, have spent more of my own money on tuition than I would like to think about. Also, I have held season tickets since 04' and have been steadily going to games since 2000. I apologize that I want my team to win. I don't think that with the amount of money the school spends on the program, the practice facilities, and the money the coaches were paid that MU should have been that bad. Also, I was harping on previous years. I love how things are now, but with "the big 3," MU was a joke. Being a top 5 team in the big east and not doing anything is like being the prettiest girl in fat camp... it doesn't count. So why don't you stop questioning me and question how those guys did. Blind faith in a team is reserved for Cubs fans... and I don't want to start on them.

You can have your opinion just like everyone else and it's a shame you feel that way about the players.  James, McNeal and Matthews, along with Hayward tried their hardest as student-athletes and represented MU in an exceptional manner.  Two of them made the NBA and McNeal was called up from the NBDL and might have a chance next year.  Subsequent to Crean leaving, DJ was the leader and spoke like a true leader to hold the team together.  

Yes, they were a talented team, but did not have a bigman to help them out.  It was a team in transition. There were some awesome games and there were bad games, but again, they were just games.  There is no way they should be classified as choke-artists.  
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: mosarsour on June 09, 2011, 03:07:37 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 01:37:46 PM
December of 2009 from MU. The "big" 3 had talent, but didn't win $hit. They were choke artists.

No way this guy graduated from MU.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: GGGG on June 09, 2011, 03:27:42 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 02:52:49 PM
A troll, really? Sorry boss, but you have no idea what you're talking about. I, like many, have spent more of my own money on tuition than I would like to think about. Also, I have held season tickets since 04' and have been steadily going to games since 2000. I apologize that I want my team to win. I don't think that with the amount of money the school spends on the program, the practice facilities, and the money the coaches were paid that MU should have been that bad. Also, I was harping on previous years. I love how things are now, but with "the big 3," MU was a joke. Being a top 5 team in the big east and not doing anything is like being the prettiest girl in fat camp... it doesn't count. So why don't you stop questioning me and question how those guys did. Blind faith in a team is reserved for Cubs fans... and I don't want to start on them.


Yeah, well I went to school during the Dukiet years.  It is incredibly fortunately that MU is where it is now.  We could be Loyola or Detroit Mercy.

So while I wish they could have accomplished more, I was happy as a fan during their tenure because I have seen the dark side...
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Henry Sugar on June 09, 2011, 03:28:53 PM
Quote from: Skatastrophy on June 09, 2011, 02:34:44 PM
The guy is just a troll.  Ignore him

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1713;sa=showPosts

This
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 09, 2011, 03:30:32 PM
Why don't you think that I went to MU? Becasue I have independent thoughts? Becasue I can think outside the box? Ok, they were great kids, they had talent, and yes, they did not have much size. However, you cannot say that they didn't underachieve. Also, how could you say that they were a team in transition? Since their freshman year, they all logged incredible minutes (which is why they are the scoring leaders.) And the ywere choke artists, how long until they scored their first points against Michigan State. And who remembers Lazar stepping over the line and Jerel not even hitting rim. They really came through in the clutch there...
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: GGGG on June 09, 2011, 03:41:26 PM
I honestly don't mind your contrarian opinions, but do you really think you are "thinking outside the box?" 
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: mosarsour on June 09, 2011, 03:52:35 PM
You, sir (and I use that term very lightly), are not a true fan. Go find another team to "support". Douche.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Hamostradamus on June 09, 2011, 03:58:34 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 03:30:32 PM
Why don't you think that I went to MU? Becasue I have independent thoughts? Becasue I can think outside the box? Ok, they were great kids, they had talent, and yes, they did not have much size. However, you cannot say that they didn't underachieve. Also, how could you say that they were a team in transition? Since their freshman year, they all logged incredible minutes (which is why they are the scoring leaders.) And the ywere choke artists, how long until they scored their first points against Michigan State. And who remembers Lazar stepping over the line and Jerel not even hitting rim. They really came through in the clutch there...

I am much like you. I graduated from UW, and love Bucky. I think Bo sucks and we underperform every year, and that Bo should be fired. I can say this because I am a UW alum and fan ("Varsity..Varsity..."). Bo's bottom of the barrel coaching upsets me, because my school (Go Badgers!) deserve much better than the crappy coach and program I am saddled with. (Yea Wisconsin!) And not being a troll makes me all the more genuine about my crappy Badger basketball team (Teach me to Bucky! Yay!)
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: leever on June 09, 2011, 04:11:43 PM
I enjoyed this topic much more when it was about the mall and Dom James and Sbarro!

It's just sad that a "fan" could have that low an opinion of 3 Amigos and their run. 
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 09, 2011, 04:22:53 PM
"You, sir (and I use that term very lightly), are not a true fan. Go find another team to "support". Douche."

Ok guy. Yeah, you know me and my loyalty becasue of a few posts on a message board. And why do you have the word support in quotes? I spend my hard earned money on them. I go to as many games as my schedule allows and all the while hope with all of my being that they win those games ad have done so for nearly a decade. I'm sorry if I don't paint my face or wait in line to get on TV for ESPN's college gameday. I love this school and most everything it stands for. You have no fu**ing clue what I had to go through to go to Marquette, let alone graduate. I call it as I see it, and I saw an underachieving team that could, and should, have done so much more. One of the most upsetting things I have ever seen in my life was earlier in the year when we blew a 17 point lead against Louisville. I shattered a glass against the ground. Personally, I do not think having good kids and sportsmanship is enough. You are correct, I was not around in the 80's. And I'm sure that the reason that we didn't do that well is becasue we didn't have the talent. When the "Big 3" were here, we had the talent and did absolutely nothing with it. I would be ok if we were overmatched, and that is why I wasn't overly upset with the outcome of the NC game in the Sweet 16 this year. So, if they have the talent, chemistry, and experience to go far and yet did nothing. There is no excuse... except that they choked. That is my honest opinion. This is the reason I don't have 400 posts. I'm there nearly every game cheering, I don't need to hide behind some screen name on a message board to show my "loyalty." So, get off your pedestal, take off your blinders, and trying coming up with your own opinions. Oh, and you referred to me as a douche... nice. Go back to Wrigleyville, you high-fiving, collar-popping poser of a college basketball fan.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: 77fan88warrior on June 09, 2011, 04:37:49 PM
He could be the columnist from MU Tribune that predicted how bad the team was going to perform a few years back. He was wrong of course but I do like him ripping Cub fans.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: GGGG on June 09, 2011, 04:38:14 PM
I'm not going to question your fanhood.  You seem a little negative and a tad angry however.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: mosarsour on June 09, 2011, 04:42:01 PM
<--- Born and raised in inner city Milwaukee, so I've never popped a collar in my life. One of 4 kids to graduate from Marquette. So Wrigleyville doesn't really fit. Douche.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 09, 2011, 04:46:22 PM
What makes me a douche? Is it because I'm a thirty five year old man from inner city Milwaukee who is one of four to graduate from MU all while using the same insults as a fifth grader? Oh, wait...
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: We R Final Four on June 09, 2011, 04:53:29 PM
 "I shattered a glass against the ground."

You must have beeen very angry to do that.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: mosarsour on June 09, 2011, 04:54:05 PM
You got it, Sunshine.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 09, 2011, 04:56:04 PM
Oh, BTW. Now that the "Three Amigos", Lazar, Acker, and David are gone, look what happens... Boom! Sweet 16. Those guys, while talented, were underachievig chokers. You can go ahead and try to insult me all you want. You're trying to divert the fact that people might think that I make sense. Schoolyard names and crappy posts won't change the fact tha tthey had disappointing seasons. Look for big things now that the LOSERS that Crean recruited are gone. This is Buzz's team, and if he gets these guys to buy into him, we're going to be a force.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: reinko on June 09, 2011, 04:59:14 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 04:46:22 PM
What makes me a douche? Is it because I'm a thirty five year old man from inner city Milwaukee who is one of four to graduate from MU all while using the same insults as a fifth grader? Oh, wait...

I think shattering a glass as a 35 yr. old man over a basketball game is a douchey thing to do.

Also, why are you so convinced that the big three should have taken us to elite 8s or final 4s?  Maybe you had an expectation issue?  They were all good and at times very good college bball players.  And also two of the 4 years they went to the NCAA they had injuries to DJ and 'Rel, and another they were a fluke layup from the sweet sixteen against a team with 2 7 ft NBA 1st rounders.

But all just excuses right??

But alas you will call these excuses
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: MUfan12 on June 09, 2011, 05:04:49 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 04:56:04 PM
Oh, BTW. Now that the "Three Amigos", Lazar, Acker, and David are gone, look what happens... Boom! Sweet 16. Those guys, while talented, were underachievig chokers

If you honestly think the team led by Lazar, Mo, and Cubi as seniors were "underachieving chokers," I'll go ahead and add "idiot" to the rest of what has been said.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 09, 2011, 05:08:15 PM
I am not 35 years old. The creep with the macho man picture is (check his profile). Reinko, you do make some valid arguements... but the truth of it is that there are two NBA players from those teams (not including my man Steve). Jerel still may make it some day. Why did last years team, who "weren't chokers" blow a fifteen point lead against washington? I'm a realist. And no, I didn't expect them to make the final four every year... but a sweet sixteen would have been nice.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Canned Goods n Ammo on June 09, 2011, 05:36:53 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 05:08:15 PM
I am not 35 years old. The creep with the macho man picture is (check his profile). Reinko, you do make some valid arguements... but the truth of it is that there are two NBA players from those teams (not including my man Steve). Jerel still may make it some day. Why did last years team, who "weren't chokers" blow a fifteen point lead against washington? I'm a realist. And no, I didn't expect them to make the final four every year... but a sweet sixteen would have been nice.

Jerel won't make the league. He's a choker.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on June 09, 2011, 05:44:48 PM
I think we need to switch to a Beer Thread. preferably one with unshatterable cans.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: JimmyB! on June 09, 2011, 05:52:08 PM
Just found the first thread he contributed to.

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=25079.msg279482#msg279482

Great looking track record.


In other news, LOL @ this guy ordering vodka sparkling waters at the bar.

QuoteI say vodka and sparkling water.  Is that the same thing?
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: HouWarrior on June 09, 2011, 07:57:58 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 05:08:15 PM
I am not 35 years old. The creep with the macho man picture is (check his profile). Reinko, you do make some valid arguements... but the truth of it is that there are two NBA players from those teams (not including my man Steve). Jerel still may make it some day. Why did last years team, who "weren't chokers" blow a fifteen point lead against washington? I'm a realist. And no, I didn't expect them to make the final four every year... but a sweet sixteen would have been nice.
Rapunzel,
Should I blame  Dominic(the baller), Mayfair(the maller), or Sbarro (the meatballer) for awakening you from your  posting slumber in this verbose, foul mood? lol

I am not calling you a douche, as a douche is useful. They clean where I like to go.

Your postings remind me more of the glass you broke..not real useful, and needing to be cleaned up, before someone is hurt.

Here's wishing you a more peaceful, quiet evening, ...as every MU fan is appreciated, here....you,too.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: UpNorthEagle on June 09, 2011, 09:51:45 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 05:08:15 PM
a sweet sixteen would have been nice.

That sums up the hope of just about every team. 

Of course a sweet sixteen is nice, but it shouldn't be expected.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: brewcity77 on June 09, 2011, 10:28:42 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 04:22:53 PMThis is the reason I don't have 400 posts. I'm there nearly every game cheering, I don't need to hide behind some screen name on a message board to show my "loyalty." So, get off your pedestal, take off your blinders, and trying coming up with your own opinions. Oh, and you referred to me as a douche... nice. Go back to Wrigleyville, you high-fiving, collar-popping poser of a college basketball fan.

Umm...do you realize that many of us here are also at every game cheering? I think almost everyone that lives in the greater Milwaukee area on this site is a season ticket holder. We are at every game cheering and still find time to discuss the game on this site after its done. That doesn't make us better or worse fans, and I don't mean to diminish your fandom by not having posted, but you're not better than anyone here because you go to games. So do we.

And you aren't hiding behind a screen name? So your mom named you BRMU23? Wow. That's...interesting. And here I thought I had seen some crazy names working in a hospital...

Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 04:56:04 PMYou can go ahead and try to insult me all you want. You're trying to divert the fact that people might think that I make sense.

Pretty sure that's not the case...
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Brewtown Andy on June 10, 2011, 02:09:12 AM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 04:22:53 PMOne of the most upsetting things I have ever seen in my life was earlier in the year when we blew a 17 point lead against Louisville.

Really?
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: NersEllenson on June 10, 2011, 08:06:29 AM
Quote from: The Golden Avalanche on June 09, 2011, 02:12:28 PM
At the least, they made MU a legitimate top five squad in the Big East............until last season.  

Yeah, and at least last year's 9th place team in the Big East won the National Championship, and also another 9th place Big East team made the Sweet 16 - something the Top 5 Big East Squads of the Big 3 were never able to do.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: lurch91 on June 10, 2011, 09:25:24 AM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 04:56:04 PM
Oh, BTW. Now that the "Three Amigos", Lazar, Acker, and David are gone, look what happens... Boom! Sweet 16. Those guys, while talented, were underachievig chokers. You can go ahead and try to insult me all you want. You're trying to divert the fact that people might think that I make sense. Schoolyard names and crappy posts won't change the fact tha tthey had disappointing seasons. Look for big things now that the LOSERS that Crean recruited are gone. This is Buzz's team, and if he gets these guys to buy into him, we're going to be a force.

You realize that if Dom didn't break his foot his senior year, MU very well could/should have made it to the Sweet Sixteen.  The 3 Amigo's were a solid group of student athletes that had various injuries (See Wes Freshman year, Jerel Sophomore year and Dom Senior year), played on a flawed team (post man was 6'8" at best) and were saddled with Crean's over-managing their first 3 seasons.

And you realize D. Wade was/is one of those losers that Crean recruited, right? 
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 10, 2011, 11:46:42 AM
"And you realize D. Wade was/is one of those losers that Crean recruited, right? "

While this is true, we all know that Crean fell a$$ backwards into D Wade going to MU. According to a conversation I had with Coach Fitz (Wade's high school coach at Richards and currently a scout for the Miami heat), D Wade wasn't getting many offers becasue of his academic ineligibility. To Wade, it was between MU and St Xavier University, a small school on the SW side of Chicago. So while I am thrilled that things worked out with Wade the way they did, I feel that Crean's defining moment as a coach was when he rode into the AL on a four wheeler doing karate took a chance on a young kid from Robbins. While I do give him credit for making Wade an offer, I think luck was a major factor (as it is with all coaches signing superstars). I believe that the signing of Wade paved the way for a strong program for the next decade, I just feel that they (MU post Wade) could have done more. There comes a time when I stop feeling sorry for myself and my team for losing close games and start looking for answers. The answer that I was left with is that those guys couldn't get it done when it counted. Players play, winners win, losers lose, chokers choke, and haters hate. Its the way of the world.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Skatastrophy on June 10, 2011, 12:01:16 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 10, 2011, 11:46:42 AM
"And you realize D. Wade was/is one of those losers that Crean recruited, right? "

While this is true, we all know that Crean fell a$$ backwards into D Wade going to MU. According to a conversation I had with Coach Fitz (Wade's high school coach at Richards and currently a scout for the Miami heat), D Wade wasn't getting many offers becasue of his academic ineligibility. To Wade, it was between MU and St Xavier University, a small school on the SW side of Chicago. So while I am thrilled that things worked out with Wade the way they did, I feel that Crean's defining moment as a coach was when he rode into the AL on a four wheeler doing karate took a chance on a young kid from Robbins. While I do give him credit for making Wade an offer, I think luck was a major factor (as it is with all coaches signing superstars). I believe that the signing of Wade paved the way for a strong program for the next decade, I just feel that they (MU post Wade) could have done more. There comes a time when I stop feeling sorry for myself and my team for losing close games and start looking for answers. The answer that I was left with is that those guys couldn't get it done when it counted. Players play, winners win, losers lose, chokers choke, and haters hate. Its the way of the world.

Dwyane Wade credits Tom Crean with turning him into the player he is today.  You think Dwayne Wade is wrong?
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on June 10, 2011, 12:03:48 PM
I think this is chicos playing around.   ;D
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: DJO's Pump Fake on June 10, 2011, 12:05:43 PM
How long is the misspelling of DWYANE's name going to continue? especially here?
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: 4everwarriors on June 10, 2011, 12:12:02 PM
Yeah, and Wes thanks Buzz. I thank Crean too...........for leaving MU.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 10, 2011, 12:17:53 PM
I have no idea what Dwayne said. DWYANE, however, may be right when he said that Crean made him the player he is today. Hustle, defense, and work ethic is how Wade made himself a star and those are all qualities of a Crean player. Wes alluded that Crean held him back. Do you think Wes is wrong?
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: ringout on June 10, 2011, 12:41:15 PM
Quote from: ZiggysF*ckinFryBoy on June 10, 2011, 12:03:48 PM
I think this is chicos playing around.   ;D

Did you notice you never see Chicos and BRMU23 in the same room together.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Skatastrophy on June 10, 2011, 01:07:57 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 10, 2011, 12:17:53 PM
I have no idea what Dwayne said. DWYANE, however, may be right when he said that Crean made him the player he is today. Hustle, defense, and work ethic is how Wade made himself a star and those are all qualities of a Crean player. Wes alluded that Crean held him back. Do you think Wes is wrong?

Crean's offensive scheme obviously held Wes back.  Wes wasn't supposed to be a scorer in that offense, and nobody complained when James, Hayward and McNeal were filling up the bucked while Wes was doing the dirty work.

That was a typo on the Dwyane thing.  I spelled it right earlier.  I'm trying to comment quick between all-day meetings :P
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BallBoy on June 10, 2011, 01:14:53 PM
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Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 01:37:46 PM
December of 2009 from MU. The "big" 3 had talent, but didn't win $hit. They were choke artists.



Quote from: BRMU23 on June 09, 2011, 04:46:22 PM
What makes me a douche? Is it because I'm a thirty five year old man from inner city Milwaukee who is one of four to graduate from MU all while using the same insults as a fifth grader? Oh, wait...

A lot of people go to school for 10 years, they are called doctors
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: wyoMUfan on June 10, 2011, 01:20:22 PM
who's been slammed more in the past 2 days
Lebron or BRMU23?
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Pakuni on June 10, 2011, 01:35:28 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 10, 2011, 12:17:53 PM
I have no idea what Dwayne said. DWYANE, however, may be right when he said that Crean made him the player he is today. Hustle, defense, and work ethic is how Wade made himself a star and those are all qualities of a Crean player. Wes alluded that Crean held him back. Do you think Wes is wrong?

I, for one, am grateful MU was able to find the rare species of college basketball coach who preaches hustle, defense and work ethic. Too many guys out there today teach players sloth and to care only about scoring.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: leever on June 10, 2011, 01:50:47 PM
Quote from: We R Final Four on June 09, 2011, 04:53:29 PM
"I shattered a glass against the ground."

You must have beeen very angry to do that.

Wouldn't have had that problem if you'd have stuck with the sippy cup that Mom gave you.
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: lurch91 on June 10, 2011, 01:57:36 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 10, 2011, 11:46:42 AM
"And you realize D. Wade was/is one of those losers that Crean recruited, right? "

While this is true, we all know that Crean fell a$$ backwards into D Wade going to MU. According to a conversation I had with Coach Fitz (Wade's high school coach at Richards and currently a scout for the Miami heat), D Wade wasn't getting many offers becasue of his academic ineligibility. To Wade, it was between MU and St Xavier University, a small school on the SW side of Chicago. So while I am thrilled that things worked out with Wade the way they did, I feel that Crean's defining moment as a coach was when he rode into the AL on a four wheeler doing karate took a chance on a young kid from Robbins. While I do give him credit for making Wade an offer, I think luck was a major factor (as it is with all coaches signing superstars). I believe that the signing of Wade paved the way for a strong program for the next decade, I just feel that they (MU post Wade) could have done more. There comes a time when I stop feeling sorry for myself and my team for losing close games and start looking for answers. The answer that I was left with is that those guys couldn't get it done when it counted. Players play, winners win, losers lose, chokers choke, and haters hate. Its the way of the world.

Crean fell a$$ backward into his Robert Jackson recruitment, Crean didn't need to just offer D Wade - he had to fight pretty damn hard to let MU to accept his LOI and admit him.  It's true that he probably had to work harder to sell the Athletic office on Wade then he had to sell Wade on MU.  I'm not a Crean fanboy, I think he's a phony - but I do give him credit for helping Marquette transition to the Big East, and lead a winning program while he was here.  I don't like how he did it or his personality, but I have to be honest with myself and say that he helped MU - although he's a total douche bag.

Crean didn't have much success in the NCAA's, but what's MU's current streak for consecutive NCAA's?  How many other D1 schools would kill to have a streak like that?  
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 10, 2011, 02:03:58 PM
Quote from: BallBoy on June 10, 2011, 01:14:53 PM


A lot of people go to school for 10 years, they are called doctors

Alright genius, I AM NOT 35.LeBron's mom has been slammed more(a la Delonte), and leever, well said. you make a good point
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Skatastrophy on June 10, 2011, 02:19:46 PM
Quote from: BRMU23 on June 10, 2011, 02:03:58 PM
Alright genius, I AM NOT 35.LeBron's mom has been slammed more(a la Delonte), and leever, well said. you make a good point

heh, made me think of this comic:

(http://www.explosm.net/db/files/Comics/Rob/whatsthelinefor.png)
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: 5993mcguirm on June 10, 2011, 07:18:27 PM
You're all a bunch of f-ing losers who waste your time writing nonesense and then responding to each others' nonesense.  I do appreciate it, as it gives me something to read from time to time.  P.S- Wade is a joke anyways.  He's a little crybaby who claims injury whenever relevant. He's dead to me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TqG0V0AAOY&feature=fvst

Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: BubbaWilliams on June 10, 2011, 07:23:57 PM
I think that this is the link he meant to post. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfuJS0SBSac
Title: Re: Dominic James
Post by: Hards Alumni on June 10, 2011, 07:49:27 PM
Quote from: 5993mcguirm on June 10, 2011, 07:18:27 PM
You're all a bunch of f-ing losers who waste your time writing nonesense and then responding to each others' nonesense.  I do appreciate it, as it gives me something to read from time to time.  P.S- Wade is a joke anyways.  He's a little crybaby who claims injury whenever relevant. He's dead to me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TqG0V0AAOY&feature=fvst



COOL STORY BRO
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