I was searching the net for something else and ran across this, pretty good listen.
http://www.wvmetronews.com/wvu.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=51156&type=
Buzz cracks me up every time.
buzz seems concerned about the attendance issues too
They have the worst media player on their website.
Thanks! That really made me laugh.
Ahahaha he dips mid interview! Awesome!
Damn, that was awesome.
You can kinda tell Huggins likes Buzz in a genuine way. .. I'd rather play against a coach who likes our coach than one who hates him, so that's a positive.
It appears that Buzz was sporting a European man clutch, did Gonzalez get that for him.
Is that Raftery over Buzz's shoulder with Broeker and Leonard?
Quote from: sailwi on February 24, 2012, 11:08:18 AM
It appears that Buzz was sporting a European man clutch, did Gonzalez get that for him.
(http://blog.shoplet.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/seinfeld-purse.jpg)
God damnit I love our coach
man clutch with dip inside?
you're doing it right.
Gotta love Buzz and Huggy, the man-purse is a little shaky but throwing in a dip on the WVU show has to endear him to fans there....he has said Brey is his COY every year so he stroked Huggy for the show for sure
Quote from: kinsella4three??? on February 24, 2012, 10:46:59 AM
buzz seems concerned about the attendance issues too
The big 12 does not have to compete with professional sports on a scale that the Big East Schools do. I live within 40 miles of Nova, Rutgers, Seton Hall and St. Johns. They are in competition with the Eagles, Giants, Jets, 76ers, Nets, Knicks, Phillies, Yankees, Mets, Devils, Flyers, Rangers and Islanders. MU is doing just fine. The following for our basketball program is a passion. We would not draw what we do with our "small" demographic" if it were not.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on February 24, 2012, 11:38:46 AM
The big 12 does not have to compete with professional sports on a scale that the Big East Schools do. I live within 40 miles of Nova, Rutgers, Seton Hall and St. Johns. They are in competition with the Eagles, Giants, Jets, 76ers, Nets, Knicks, Phillies, Yankees, Mets, Devils, Flyers, Rangers and Islanders. MU is doing just fine. The following for our basketball program is a passion. We would not draw what we do with our "small" demographic" if it were not.
OKC Thunder, KC Chiefs, Royals, Cardinals, Rams, Blues, Cowboys, Rangers, Astros, Mavericks, Stars.
I don't really see the difference. There's pro sports teams in the markets for every major college conference.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on February 24, 2012, 11:09:24 AM
Is that Raftery over Buzz's shoulder with Broeker and Leonard?
Definitely was Raftery.
I really have a new found respect/admiration for Huggins. It all started with his Cincy days. In the four years I was @ MU (95-99), we didn't lose to those highly ranked Bearcat teams. I distinctly remember two consecutive years where following a defeat, Huggins would have his team sit on the bus outside the BC, while he went across the street to drink beers @ Turner's with the MU crew (and Mike Deane...shocker, I know).
I don't really dig the man purse... but have a new found respect for Huggins, seems like a nice guy.
Really jacked for the game tonight, wish there were more friday night games!
Quote from: Victor McCormick on February 24, 2012, 11:44:10 AM
OKC Thunder, KC Chiefs, Royals, Cardinals, Rams, Blues, Cowboys, Rangers, Astros, Mavericks, Stars.
I don't really see the difference. There's pro sports teams in the markets for every major college conference.
Are they all within a 50 mile radius of campus. Here they are for all the schools I listed. Big Difference!
Quote from: Victor McCormick on February 24, 2012, 11:44:10 AM
OKC Thunder, KC Chiefs, Royals, Cardinals, Rams, Blues, Cowboys, Rangers, Astros, Mavericks, Stars.
I don't really see the difference. There's pro sports teams in the markets for every major college conference.
really a stretch there....most Big east teams are competing directly with a professional basketball and hockey team in the same market if not stadium.
The issue is people deciding what and how many games to attend a year/month/week. People in Lawrence, stillwater, ames, etc. etc. are really not making those same decisions.
Quote from: Wade for President on February 24, 2012, 11:48:03 AM
Definitely was Raftery.
He is doing the game tonight!
Send it in Jamil!
While we don't have a Jerome, he'll jave a lot of J names to choose from.
Quote from: dwaderoy2004 on February 24, 2012, 03:44:51 PM
While we don't have a Jerome, he'll jave a lot of J names to choose from.
SEND IT IN JAMIL!!!
SEND IT IN JAMAIL!!!
SEND IT IN JUNIOR!!!
SEND IT IN JAE!!!
SEND IT IN JUAN!!!
SEND IT IN JOHNSON-ODOM!!!
SEND IT IN JAKE THOMAS!!!
Quote from: Canadian Dimes on February 24, 2012, 12:22:22 PM
really a stretch there....most Big east teams are competing directly with a professional basketball and hockey team in the same market if not stadium.
The issue is people deciding what and how many games to attend a year/month/week. People in Lawrence, stillwater, ames, etc. etc. are really not making those same decisions.
I don't think it has to do with the competion from professional sports. The Big 12 is all large state schools, so when 15% of the undergraduates show up the fill up the joint. when 15% show up for a Big East game the arena looks half full.
Also, some Big East teams play more games at professional arenas such as the BC, Comcast, The Garden, Carrier Dome. The larger capacity leaves many open seats. Marquette averages 15,000 per game (I know alot of those can be empty) which would sell out all but one or two B12 arenas.
It is just a different demographic and we should not feel bad about it.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on February 24, 2012, 11:05:28 AM
Damn, that was awesome.
You can kinda tell Huggins likes Buzz in a genuine way. .. I'd rather play against a coach who likes our coach than one who hates him, so that's a positive.
Huggy Bear is like that with many coaches. He and Deane would have some legendary drinking engagements after games. Buzz is great.
The Attendance Issue did come up. Both coaches noticed it. Forget this stuff about how far away everything is, they were focusing on the students and that has been one of the bitch sessions here. Our students need to do a better job.
Huggins said: "Don't you agree, though, there is a better home court advantage in the Big 12 than the Big East?" mumbling "The students show up in droves"
Buzz: "Yes, definitely. It's a different deal, particularly the students" "Student section is unbelievable"
They notice. We are kidding ourselves if they don't notice. It's part of their craft, of course they are going to notice the support they get in the building. Another84 can throw stats up that says 3,500 student tickets were sold but it matters who shows up.
Quote from: Hoopaloop on February 24, 2012, 04:34:30 PM
Huggy Bear is like that with many coaches. He and Deane would have some legendary drinking engagements after games. Buzz is great.
The Attendance Issue did come up. Both coaches noticed it. Forget this stuff about how far away everything is, they were focusing on the students and that has been one of the bitch sessions here. Our students need to do a better job.
Huggins said: "Don't you agree, though, there is a better home court advantage in the Big 12 than the Big East?" mumbling "The students show up in droves"
Buzz: "Yes, definitely. It's a different deal, particularly the students" "Student section is unbelievable"
They notice. We are kidding ourselves if they don't notice. It's part of their craft, of course they are going to notice the support they get in the building. Another84 can throw stats up that says 3,500 student tickets were sold but it matters who shows up.
Dude. It's not apples to apples.
MU has 8,000 undergrads.
KU = 20,330
Iowa State = 29,887
Baylor = 15,195
KSU = 23,588
Mizzou = 33,318
Oklahoma = 29,721
OSU = 23,307
Texas = 51,195
Texas A&M = 50,054
Texas Tech = 32,327
Quote from: Victor McCormick on February 24, 2012, 05:49:05 PM
Dude. It's not apples to apples.
MU has 8,000 undergrads.
KU = 20,330
Iowa State = 29,887
Baylor = 15,195
KSU = 23,588
Mizzou = 33,318
Oklahoma = 29,721
OSU = 23,307
Texas = 51,195
Texas A&M = 50,054
Texas Tech = 32,327
On a similar note, it's also worth taking into account that even with these much larger enrollments, if Marquette were in the Big 12, the Bradley Center would be the largest basketball arena in the conference by more than 2,000 seats (Current largest: Frank Erwin Center, Texas, 16,734).
BRADLEY CENTER (Marquette) 18,850
Frank Erwin Center (Texas) 16,734
Allen Fieldhouse (Kansas) 16,300
United Spirit Arena (Tex. Tech) 15,091
Mizzou Arena (Missouri) 15,061
Hilton Coliseum (Iowa State) 14,356
WVU Coliseum (West Virginia) 14,000
Gallagher-Iba Arena (OK State) 13,611
Reed Arena (Texas A&M) 12,989
Bramlage Coliseum (Kansas State) 12,528
Lloyd Noble Center (Oklahoma) 12,000
Ferrell Center (Baylor) 10,284
Daniel-Meyer Coliseum (TCU) 7,200
Thanks for the link - it was fun to watch.
BUT-
Buzz has to get off the dip - if we want him here for a long time, it's a must.
The oral cancer rate goes throught he roof with a chaw.
I'm serious - if he's got his weight down, and his lipids are OK, and he's not a booze hound, then it's the biggest threat to his long-term health.
Quote from: Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup on February 24, 2012, 06:24:46 PM
On a similar note, it's also worth taking into account that even with these much larger enrollments, if Marquette were in the Big 12, the Bradley Center would be the largest basketball arena in the conference by more than 2,000 seats (Current largest: Frank Erwin Center, Texas, 16,734).
BRADLEY CENTER (Marquette) 18,850
Frank Erwin Center (Texas) 16,734
Allen Fieldhouse (Kansas) 16,300
United Spirit Arena (Tex. Tech) 15,091
Mizzou Arena (Missouri) 15,061
Hilton Coliseum (Iowa State) 14,356
WVU Coliseum (West Virginia) 14,000
Gallagher-Iba Arena (OK State) 13,611
Reed Arena (Texas A&M) 12,989
Bramlage Coliseum (Kansas State) 12,528
Lloyd Noble Center (Oklahoma) 12,000
Ferrell Center (Baylor) 10,284
Daniel-Meyer Coliseum (TCU) 7,200
The student sections are similar to ours, sometimes smaller.
MU's is 3,400
Kansas, according to their website, 4000
Missouri 4000
Oklahoma 2,800
OSU, 3,000
We have a great team, great coach. Our students need to represent better than they have as our student section is roughly the same as everyone else's. We sell the tickets, but we need to get the kids to attend.
Any one think Huggins played a role in us landing Mayo?
If so, anyone remember Huggins alleged comments to Gary Buchanan at the Milwaukee airport, when Deane was recruiting him?
Quote from: Hoopaloop on February 25, 2012, 02:18:18 PM
The student sections are similar to ours, sometimes smaller.
MU's is 3,400
Kansas, according to their website, 4000
Missouri 4000
Oklahoma 2,800
OSU, 3,000
We have a great team, great coach. Our students need to represent better than they have as our student section is roughly the same as everyone else's. We sell the tickets, but we need to get the kids to attend.
This doesn't take into account the percentage of individuals desiring to go to a game. If 50% of the students at Marquette that have tickets don't want to go to a game, you have about 4,500 students to which to offer/sell them. If the same happens at one of the Big 12's, you obviously have larger demand.
Food for thought.
Last I checked, WVU was THE flagship state school, so what's their excuse?
We have two: cavernous BC and we're at least 60% smaller than most schools listed.