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Title: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: 79Warrior on October 17, 2013, 01:22:39 PM
Bummer. Hate to see us lose big fellas.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Avenue Commons on October 22, 2013, 11:51:09 AM
Thank god there is finally a thread on this with such great insight into the transfer. #tealnotnecessary
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: 79Warrior on October 22, 2013, 11:53:56 AM
Quote from: Avenue Commons on October 22, 2013, 11:51:09 AM
Thank god there is finally a thread on this with such great insight into the transfer. #tealnotnecessary

I have no idea why he left, nor do you. Just a bummer he left. Chill.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: reinko on October 22, 2013, 12:06:34 PM
Quote from: 79Warrior on October 22, 2013, 11:53:56 AM
I have no idea why he left, nor do you. Just a bummer he left. Chill.

Think he is just giving you a bit of crap, seeing that it was announced like 5 days ago.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: brewcity77 on October 22, 2013, 12:08:41 PM
Quote from: reinko on October 22, 2013, 12:06:34 PM
Think he is just giving you a bit of crap, seeing that it was announced like 5 days ago.

Yes...but 79 also posted this 5 days ago.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Eldon on October 22, 2013, 12:10:56 PM
Quote from: reinko on October 22, 2013, 12:06:34 PM
Think he is just giving you a bit of crap, seeing that it was announced like 5 days ago.

+1. I think AC's just giving you the business for starting a thread on this when there's already a 9-page one it
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Dawson Rental on October 22, 2013, 12:33:19 PM
Quote from: ElDonBDon on October 22, 2013, 12:10:56 PM
+1. I think AC's just giving you the business for starting a thread on this when there's already a 9-page one it

Two threads were started on this minutes a couple of hours apart, and the other one took off, and this one just sat for five days.  Evidently, Avenue Commons thought that this thread was much more recent.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Sunbelt15 on October 22, 2013, 12:41:16 PM
The other thread got too long for some.....!
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: ChicosBailBonds on October 22, 2013, 01:59:44 PM
Quote from: ElDonBDon on October 22, 2013, 12:10:56 PM
+1. I think AC's just giving you the business for starting a thread on this when there's already a 9-page one it

Thus, multiple threads
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Lennys Tap on October 22, 2013, 03:20:33 PM
As the old saying goes, "It takes multiple people to tango."
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Coleman on October 22, 2013, 03:22:35 PM
Wait, McKay is leaving?
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Coleman on October 22, 2013, 03:23:09 PM
Too bad the only Irish guy left on the team is Chris O'Toole
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: 99FordTaurus on October 22, 2013, 07:01:13 PM
Quote from: Bleuteaux on October 22, 2013, 03:23:09 PM
Too bad the only Irish guy left on the team is Chris O'Toole

You mean.... Chris O2Chainz?
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: real chili 83 on October 22, 2013, 07:08:50 PM
Quote from: 99FordTaurus on October 22, 2013, 07:01:13 PM
You mean.... Chris O2Chainz?

Huh Matt?
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Avenue Commons on October 22, 2013, 08:32:39 PM
Quote from: ElDonBDon on October 22, 2013, 12:10:56 PM
+1. I think AC's just giving you the business for starting a thread on this when there's already a 9-page one it

No. I really appreciated the unique and nuanced insight provided. Really brought the situation into a whole new light for me. In fact, I see the world in a way I never did before.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 22, 2013, 10:47:24 PM
Quote from: 99FordTaurus on October 22, 2013, 07:01:13 PM
You mean.... Chris O2Chainz?

Congrats on your first post?
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: g0lden3agle on October 23, 2013, 07:09:20 AM
Quote from: Avenue Commons on October 22, 2013, 08:32:39 PM
No. I really appreciated the unique and nuanced insight provided. Really brought the situation into a whole new light for me. In fact, I see the world in a way I never did before.

And I really appreciate you bumping a post that hadn't been active since the day the news came out.  Way to be super sarcastic while actually being the one in the wrong!
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: ATWizJr on October 23, 2013, 07:16:30 AM
Quote from: g0lden3agle on October 23, 2013, 07:09:20 AM
And I really appreciate you bumping a post that hadn't been active since the day the news came out.  Way to be super sarcastic while actually being the one in the wrong!
and he was wrong how?
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Avenue Commons on October 23, 2013, 08:12:48 AM
Quote from: g0lden3agle on October 23, 2013, 07:09:20 AM
And I really appreciate you bumping a post that hadn't been active since the day the news came out.  Way to be super sarcastic while actually being the one in the wrong!

Lighten up, Francis.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: g0lden3agle on October 23, 2013, 08:41:07 AM
Quote from: ATWizJr on October 23, 2013, 07:16:30 AM
and he was wrong how?

He was in the wrong by bumping a thread almost a week old to scold a guy acting like the thread was just created. 
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Avenue Commons on October 23, 2013, 09:17:32 PM
So do I have to pay a fine? A few Our Fathers for penance? What now?

Oh, man, I really screwed up this time.......
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Slim on November 05, 2013, 06:17:05 PM
He was in and out of here like a "Cyclone"

Good luck young man.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: nyg on November 05, 2013, 06:40:10 PM
Quote from: Slim on November 05, 2013, 06:17:05 PM
He was in and out of here like a "Cyclone"

Good luck young man.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24192631/former-juco-standout-jameel-mckay-commits-to-iowa-state

Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Marqevans on November 05, 2013, 06:59:03 PM
Too bad he lacked the patience to stick with Marquette.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Les Nessman on November 05, 2013, 07:17:21 PM
First Christopherson, now McKay. We're turning into a feeder program for Iowa State.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Pakuni on November 05, 2013, 07:19:44 PM
Ha. Ames truly is the Island of Misfit Toys.
Title: McKay to Iowa St?
Post by: tower912 on November 05, 2013, 08:05:16 PM
Hoiberg continues to land the transfers.   
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 05, 2013, 10:34:13 PM
I like Iowa State, and I've always liked Hoiberg but this smells funny. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that he was talking to McKay before he decommitted. No proof...it just don't smell right.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: BallBoy on November 05, 2013, 11:11:08 PM
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on November 05, 2013, 10:34:13 PM
I like Iowa State, and I've always liked Hoiberg but this smells funny. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that he was talking to McKay before he decommitted. No proof...it just don't smell right.

I don't think this smells funny in the slightest.  McKay is not the type of player you risk your reputation or your program over.  He is only going to give you a yr and a half and he wasn't going to start for MU.  Why risk it?  I would not be surprised to find out that McKay reached out to see if there was still interest and that got the ball rolling again. 

I think it is better for all parties involved that McKay found another place to play.  I watched the dunk contest commentary online and I was not a fan of his.  He gave STJr looks of disgust, contempt, and grabbed the mike away like it was his toy that he did not want to share.  I was not surprised to learn after that that he decided to transfer because he didn't want to play out of position.  I know I am judging this off of one video but it was the first impression so it sticks. 
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: raul on November 05, 2013, 11:13:40 PM
Does iowa st. do well come tourney time? Do they even get invited? Well at least we know McKay wont get in to trouble, heck what is there to do there in the middle of corn country? Maybe flip cows for fun?
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: wadesworld on November 05, 2013, 11:16:11 PM
Quote from: raul on November 05, 2013, 11:13:40 PM
Does iowa st. do well come tourney time? Do they even get invited? Well at least we know McKay wont get in to trouble, heck what is there to do there in the middle of corn country? Maybe flip cows for fun?

Lamest myth ever.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: MU82 on November 05, 2013, 11:22:16 PM
Quote from: wadesworld on November 05, 2013, 11:16:11 PM
Lamest myth ever.

This IS the lamest myth ever.

Everybody knows they don't flip cows there. They tip 'em!
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 06, 2013, 07:31:13 AM
Cows aren't easy to tip over, and a failed attempt wakes the cow and freaks it out, so it starts mooing, and then all the other cows wake up and start mooing and coming over to see whats wrong, and suddenly you're surrounded by big freaked out cows making lots of noise and the lights come on in the house and... well I advise against the practice.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: GGGG on November 06, 2013, 07:40:13 AM
Quote from: raul on November 05, 2013, 11:13:40 PM
Does iowa st. do well come tourney time? Do they even get invited? Well at least we know McKay wont get in to trouble, heck what is there to do there in the middle of corn country? Maybe flip cows for fun?


They don't have many cows in Iowa....they have pigs.

And Hoiberg has done well at ISU...getting them to the round of 32 the last two years and played real competitively v. OSU last year.  Ames is a real tough place to recruit to and he has done it by getting a number of transfers.  Korie Lucious finished his career out there.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Eye on November 06, 2013, 08:07:32 AM
Iowa State will make the tourney again this year, but probably be in that neighborhood again where they have to play a real tough opponent in the 2nd round, unofficially on the round.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Newsdreams on November 06, 2013, 08:30:52 AM
Their team has been doing very good under Hoiberg. They should be in the tournament again this year. They should had won the game against OSU in the tournament last year. Also, they kicked the domers butt in the tournament last year(76-58)  ;D
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Freeport Warrior on November 06, 2013, 08:32:46 AM
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on November 05, 2013, 10:34:13 PM
but this smells funny. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that he was talking to McKay before he decommitted. No proof...it just don't smell right.
I don't think it smells funny at all -- it makes perfect sense to me.

Iowa State has had a nice pipeline of Milwaukee/WI kids because of T. J. Otzelberger, who played at Thomas More and UW-Whitewater. The guy is known as one of the hardest working recruiters out there and he knows Milwaukee/Wisconsin well. I have no doubt he knew of McKay and had a relationship because he knows all of the WI kids. Otzelberger left ISU last summer for U of Washington to assist Lorenzo Romar. He's had a few offers for low D1 head coaching slots, but they weren't the right fit. I wouldn't be surprised to see him as a head coach in the next few years at some mid-major.  My gut is Otzelberger had ties with McKay for the last few years, even through high school, and this was an easy fit because he knew ISU well. Otzelberger and Hoiberg are still friends (Hoiberg went to his wedding even after he left for UW) and Hoiberg knows Otzelberger eventually wants to be a head coach, so there was no animosity with him leaving. It wouldn't surprise me if Otzelberger reached out to McKay and told him ISU was still a great fit. A friend helping a friend. The kids love Otzelberger.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: raul on November 07, 2013, 12:44:37 AM
OK FreeportWarrior, then why would he say Iowa St. was a better option for McKay than staying at MU?
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: raul on November 07, 2013, 12:50:06 AM
Yeah I see the comment on flipping cows was a little off. TIP the cows is what they do in Iowa. Maybe the pigs if they are really wasted. ;D
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: thanooj on November 07, 2013, 01:10:19 AM
Jameel mckay's juco is in iowa
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: brewcity77 on November 07, 2013, 03:51:32 AM
Good riddance. After he retweeted this, I no longer wish McKay well. I hope he enjoys his two crappy years in Bumblecrap, Iowa before never getting a sniff at the NBA. Punk doesn't know what it means to work and expects life to be handed to him on a silver platter.

@taytayloree: @ShowTime_McKay congrats Meel!! F*** Marquette cause we all know you about to ball out as a cyclone anyway!! #teamhills
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: wadesworld on November 07, 2013, 06:22:11 AM
Quote from: Waldo Jeffers on November 06, 2013, 07:31:13 AM
Cows aren't easy to tip over, and a failed attempt wakes the cow and freaks it out, so it starts mooing, and then all the other cows wake up and start mooing and coming over to see whats wrong, and suddenly you're surrounded by big freaked out cows making lots of noise and the lights come on in the house and... well I advise against the practice.


Cows sleep laying down. Again, lamest myth ever
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: EnderWiggen on November 07, 2013, 07:03:15 AM
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 07, 2013, 03:51:32 AM
Good riddance. After he retweeted this, I no longer wish McKay well. I hope he enjoys his two crappy years in Bumblecrap, Iowa before never getting a sniff at the NBA. Punk doesn't know what it means to work and expects life to be handed to him on a silver platter.

@taytayloree: @ShowTime_McKay congrats Meel!! F*** Marquette cause we all know you about to ball out as a cyclone anyway!! #teamhills

I'm sure he will lose sleep over the fact that you no longer wish him well because of something said by someone who follows him on twitter.  /yawn
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: MUMac on November 07, 2013, 07:15:04 AM
Quote from: Freeport Warrior on November 06, 2013, 08:32:46 AM
I don't think it smells funny at all -- it makes perfect sense to me.

Iowa State has had a nice pipeline of Milwaukee/WI kids because of T. J. Otzelberger, who played at Thomas More and UW-Whitewater. The guy is known as one of the hardest working recruiters out there and he knows Milwaukee/Wisconsin well. I have no doubt he knew of McKay and had a relationship because he knows all of the WI kids. Otzelberger left ISU last summer for U of Washington to assist Lorenzo Romar. He's had a few offers for low D1 head coaching slots, but they weren't the right fit. I wouldn't be surprised to see him as a head coach in the next few years at some mid-major.  My gut is Otzelberger had ties with McKay for the last few years, even through high school, and this was an easy fit because he knew ISU well. Otzelberger and Hoiberg are still friends (Hoiberg went to his wedding even after he left for UW) and Hoiberg knows Otzelberger eventually wants to be a head coach, so there was no animosity with him leaving. It wouldn't surprise me if Otzelberger reached out to McKay and told him ISU was still a great fit. A friend helping a friend. The kids love Otzelberger.

Then why didn't McKay go to Washington?  Afterall, that is where Otzelberger is coaching now.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Hards Alumni on November 07, 2013, 07:20:44 AM
Quote from: EnderWiggen on November 07, 2013, 07:03:15 AM
I'm sure he will lose sleep over the fact that you no longer wish him well because of something said by someone who follows him on twitter.  /yawn

Which he then retweeted.  So its pretty much like he agrees. /yawn
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Canned Goods n Ammo on November 07, 2013, 09:29:42 AM
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 07, 2013, 03:51:32 AM
Good riddance. After he retweeted this, I no longer wish McKay well. I hope he enjoys his two crappy years in Bumblecrap, Iowa before never getting a sniff at the NBA. Punk doesn't know what it means to work and expects life to be handed to him on a silver platter.

@taytayloree: @ShowTime_McKay congrats Meel!! F*** Marquette cause we all know you about to ball out as a cyclone anyway!! #teamhills

Might I suggest you just quit following him?

It seems like you are looking for a reason to raise your blood-pressure.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: ChicosBailBonds on November 07, 2013, 09:36:12 AM
Quote from: wadesworld on November 05, 2013, 11:16:11 PM
Lamest myth ever.

Cowtipping video proof...........................LOL


http://www.youtube.com/v/27xkt3RQc_c
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Coleman on November 07, 2013, 09:36:37 AM
Quote from: Guns n Ammo on November 07, 2013, 09:29:42 AM
Might I suggest you just quit following him?

It seems like you are looking for a reason to raise your blood-pressure.


+1
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Windyplayer on November 07, 2013, 09:40:07 AM
Quote from: wadesworld on November 05, 2013, 11:16:11 PM
Lamest myth ever.
I suppose cruising the 4H babes is a myth, too. Enough of the crazy talk.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: wadesworld on November 07, 2013, 09:42:14 AM
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on November 07, 2013, 09:36:12 AM
Cowtipping video proof...........................LOL


http://www.youtube.com/v/27xkt3RQc_c

I approve of this message.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 07, 2013, 10:22:43 AM
Quote from: wadesworld on November 07, 2013, 06:22:11 AM
Cows sleep laying down. Again, lamest myth ever

(http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp39/darthramza/Foghorn-Leghorn-Thats-a-joke-son-You-missed-it-Flew-right-by-ya.jpg)
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Freeport Warrior on November 07, 2013, 10:30:10 AM
Quote from: raul on November 07, 2013, 12:44:37 AM
OK FreeportWarrior, then why would he say Iowa St. was a better option for McKay than staying at MU?
McKay wanted out first because of perceived playing time and he didn't want to play the 5. I think both would have worked themselves out, but kids today want the rewards before putting in the hard work, and as we know, Buzz is all about putting in the work. Another thing I'm hearing is that McKay knew/thought that Taylor, Jr. was going to get his minutes regardless of his play because of his ties with Mac Irvin Fire/Simeon. There is/was an understanding that those IL coaches expect Taylor to play, and if he doesn't, don't expect to them to ever send players MU's way. No one will ever admit it, but it's the subtle underbelly of high-level AAU ball. It reminded me of the Tyshawn Taylor "pressure" Hurley applied to MU to let TT out of his LOI -- let him out or you will never get another one of my players. Certainly unprovable, but with both kids playing well and all things being equal, it would be easy to lean to Taylor to keep everyone happy. I'm not saying this is Buzz's MO, I'm saying that a young kid, hearing these things and thinking he's busting it in practice and Taylor is getting the reps/favortism could have spooked him into thinking he would never get a fair shake. Perception or reality, we will never know.

So, in answer to your question -- McKay wanted out because of the perceived situation regardless of where he would transfer to. Iowa State had been recruiting him hard for years and he was familiar with them, so it was an easy move.

Quote from: MUMac on November 07, 2013, 07:15:04 AM
Then why didn't McKay go to Washington?  Afterall, that is where Otzelberger is coaching now.
Good question. I don't know scholarship info, roster, fit, or desire. I'll post if I hear.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: GGGG on November 07, 2013, 10:35:30 AM
I think McKay was worried about minutes...in fact I have heard as such.  But I don't think that he was going to lose minutes to Taylor because of Mac Irvin and Simeon.  I think those minutes would have been well earned on the floor.  In seeing how Buzz does things, I would be shocked beyond belief if that were the case.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: humanlung on November 07, 2013, 11:05:33 AM
Man up and earn it.  Let your play leave no room for discussion or debate about minutes.  That's how its' done.

If you can't do that, good luck to you wherever you end up.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: wardle2wade on November 07, 2013, 11:19:16 AM
Quote from: Freeport Warrior on November 07, 2013, 10:30:10 AM
McKay wanted out first because of perceived playing time and he didn't want to play the 5. I think both would have worked themselves out, but kids today want the rewards before putting in the hard work, and as we know, Buzz is all about putting in the work. Another thing I'm hearing is that McKay knew/thought that Taylor, Jr. was going to get his minutes regardless of his play because of his ties with Mac Irvin Fire/Simeon. There is/was an understanding that those IL coaches expect Taylor to play, and if he doesn't, don't expect to them to ever send players MU's way. No one will ever admit it, but it's the subtle underbelly of high-level AAU ball. It reminded me of the Tyshawn Taylor "pressure" Hurley applied to MU to let TT out of his LOI -- let him out or you will never get another one of my players. Certainly unprovable, but with both kids playing well and all things being equal, it would be easy to lean to Taylor to keep everyone happy. I'm not saying this is Buzz's MO, I'm saying that a young kid, hearing these things and thinking he's busting it in practice and Taylor is getting the reps/favortism could have spooked him into thinking he would never get a fair shake. Perception or reality, we will never know.

So, in answer to your question -- McKay wanted out because of the perceived situation regardless of where he would transfer to. Iowa State had been recruiting him hard for years and he was familiar with them, so it was an easy move.
Good question. I don't know scholarship info, roster, fit, or desire. I'll post if I hear.

Excellent post and appreciate the perspective.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Freeport Warrior on November 07, 2013, 11:27:22 AM
Quote from: The Sultan of Syncopation on November 07, 2013, 10:35:30 AM
I don't think that he was going to lose minutes to Taylor because of Mac Irvin and Simeon.  I think those minutes would have been well earned on the floor.
I'm not saying McKay was actually going to lose minutes to Taylor because of Mac Irvin and Simeon. I'm saying McKay thought he would. Definitely Buzz rewards hard work and results, but I heard that McKay didn't think he was ever going to get a fair shake because Taylor was "his guy" (true or not) -- that is why he left. While it may or may not be in play here, I'm not naive enough to think that there is zero pressure to play kids based on outside forces. And I'm not talking about playing a kid that is substantially less talented or productive just because of where he came from. I'm talking about situations where you could never second guess a decision -- a situation where playing either kid makes sense. That is the real world.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: TheTulsaWarrior on November 07, 2013, 11:30:36 AM
McKay and Company's perception and reality don't match.  Buzz's track record proves that.  Marquette is a national player on the recruiting front.  Buzz's approach is reflected strongly in his religious/faith approach to life.  He has refused to play games on the recruiting front and walked away from highly rated players and their follows who would bend the rules.    
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: GGGG on November 07, 2013, 11:54:48 AM
Quote from: Freeport Warrior on November 07, 2013, 11:27:22 AM
I'm not saying McKay was actually going to lose minutes to Taylor because of Mac Irvin and Simeon. I'm saying McKay thought he would. Definitely Buzz rewards hard work and results, but I heard that McKay didn't think he was ever going to get a fair shake because Taylor was "his guy" (true or not) -- that is why he left. While it may or may not be in play here, I'm not naive enough to think that there is zero pressure to play kids based on outside forces. And I'm not talking about playing a kid that is substantially less talented or productive just because of where he came from. I'm talking about situations where you could never second guess a decision -- a situation where playing either kid makes sense. That is the real world.


OK thanks for your clarification. 
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: MUFC9295 on November 07, 2013, 12:35:33 PM
Quote from: humanlung on November 07, 2013, 11:05:33 AM
Man up and earn it.  Let your play leave no room for discussion or debate about minutes.  That's how its' done.

If you can't do that, good luck to you wherever you end up.

Need minutes to "Let your play leave no room for discussion or debate about minutes."  Big difference between practice and game.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: GGGG on November 07, 2013, 12:38:22 PM
Quote from: MUFC9295 on November 07, 2013, 12:35:33 PM
Need minutes to "Let your play leave no room for discussion or debate about minutes."  Big difference between practice and game.


When has Buzz not given a player a fair shot minutes wise?  He would have had plenty of opportunities both in practice and in games.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: keefe on November 07, 2013, 12:41:54 PM
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 07, 2013, 03:51:32 AM
Good riddance. After he retweeted this, I no longer wish McKay well. I hope he enjoys his two crappy years in Bumblecrap, Iowa before never getting a sniff at the NBA. Punk doesn't know what it means to work and expects life to be handed to him on a silver platter.

@taytayloree: @ShowTime_McKay congrats Meel!! F*** Marquette cause we all know you about to ball out as a cyclone anyway!! #teamhills

You need to get a life
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: thekahoona on November 07, 2013, 12:47:42 PM
Quote from: Waldo Jeffers on November 07, 2013, 10:22:43 AM
(http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp39/darthramza/Foghorn-Leghorn-Thats-a-joke-son-You-missed-it-Flew-right-by-ya.jpg)

+1
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Earl Tatum on November 07, 2013, 01:23:35 PM
GREAT POST FREEPORT WARRIOR.  YOU HIT IT RIGHT!
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: ChicosBailBonds on November 07, 2013, 02:47:25 PM
This is why I don't tweet, though I wish I had bought their stock this morning.   ;)
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Lennys Tap on November 07, 2013, 03:05:09 PM
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on November 07, 2013, 02:47:25 PM
This is why I don't tweet, though I wish I had bought their stock this morning.   ;)


the IPO was priced at 26 last night. If you were a big enough customer to be given an allocation, great. If you bought it on the open market this morning you paid somewhere between 45.10 (where it opened) to 50. Closed at 44.90.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: NersEllenson on November 07, 2013, 04:42:11 PM
Quote from: Freeport Warrior on November 07, 2013, 10:30:10 AM
McKay wanted out first because of perceived playing time and he didn't want to play the 5. I think both would have worked themselves out, but kids today want the rewards before putting in the hard work, and as we know, Buzz is all about putting in the work. Another thing I'm hearing is that McKay knew/thought that Taylor, Jr. was going to get his minutes regardless of his play because of his ties with Mac Irvin Fire/Simeon. There is/was an understanding that those IL coaches expect Taylor to play, and if he doesn't, don't expect to them to ever send players MU's way. No one will ever admit it, but it's the subtle underbelly of high-level AAU ball. It reminded me of the Tyshawn Taylor "pressure" Hurley applied to MU to let TT out of his LOI -- let him out or you will never get another one of my players. Certainly unprovable, but with both kids playing well and all things being equal, it would be easy to lean to Taylor to keep everyone happy. I'm not saying this is Buzz's MO, I'm saying that a young kid, hearing these things and thinking he's busting it in practice and Taylor is getting the reps/favortism could have spooked him into thinking he would never get a fair shake. Perception or reality, we will never know.

So, in answer to your question -- McKay wanted out because of the perceived situation regardless of where he would transfer to. Iowa State had been recruiting him hard for years and he was familiar with them, so it was an easy move.
Good question. I don't know scholarship info, roster, fit, or desire. I'll post if I hear.

Appreciate the post and insight.  Certainly can believe all of the above, yet hard to think McKay would really think it through that far - the Simeon/Mac Irvin connection.  I'd suspect others were in his ear telling him that/planting that seed...and who knows if those were just those in his inner circle, or perhaps some people tied to Iowa State...but..I would bet money that there was some negative recruiting/tampering going on here...as opposed to McKay just thinking that whole elaborate scenario out on his own...especially:

Given Buzz's track record with JUCO's, and Buzz being a JUCO himself - it should have been abundantly clear to McKay that if anything Buzz has a soft spot to JUCO's more than anything else.  Hell, his JUCO's are the ones that have gone on to the NBA - not his high school recruits. 



Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: ChicosBailBonds on November 07, 2013, 05:20:31 PM
Quote from: Lennys Tap on November 07, 2013, 03:05:09 PM

the IPO was priced at 26 last night. If you were a big enough customer to be given an allocation, great. If you bought it on the open market this morning you paid somewhere between 45.10 (where it opened) to 50. Closed at 44.90.

Definitely not big enough and good point that if I had bought this morning, it would have been a non-starter.  Facebook I got right, waited and got in at the low $20's while the IPO guys got hit early days.  Of course, I was stupid enough to buy Apple at $700.  You win some you lose some.

Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: Coleman on November 07, 2013, 05:29:17 PM
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on November 07, 2013, 05:20:31 PM
Definitely not big enough and good point that if I had bought this morning, it would have been a non-starter.  Facebook I got right, waited and got in at the low $20's while the IPO guys got hit early days.  Of course, I was stupid enough to buy Apple at $700.  You win some you lose some.



Your Apple buy wasn't stupid (unless you've already dumped the shares). They are buying back stock and paying dividends. Its a solid company and a solid stock and 10 years from now you won't regret having held onto it.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: brandx on November 07, 2013, 05:30:02 PM
Quote from: MUFC9295 on November 07, 2013, 12:35:33 PM
Need minutes to "Let your play leave no room for discussion or debate about minutes."  Big difference between practice and game.

I think Buzz has shown thru the years that you earn minutes by the way you practice.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: raul on November 07, 2013, 11:44:35 PM
Thx Freeport good stuff. I still think McKay would have been better off playing at MU.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: ChicosBailBonds on November 08, 2013, 12:07:48 AM
Quote from: Bleuteaux on November 07, 2013, 05:29:17 PM
Your Apple buy wasn't stupid (unless you've already dumped the shares). They are buying back stock and paying dividends. Its a solid company and a solid stock and 10 years from now you won't regret having held onto it.

I still have them.  I try very hard not to get caught up in the buzz, but it was a buzz buy for sure.  Had ideas of it hitting $1K, but it went the other way.  I kept thinking despite it being a good company, the world's consumers are going to want cheaper, quality products and many will go for Samsung, etc because it is good product in its own way.  Tablet dominance will shrink as well.  All points to NOT buying the stock, but I did anyway.  So you're right it is a good company, very good products, but with people looking for cheaper stuff, Apple doesn't play in that sandbox with the same regularity. 

Live and learn.
Title: Re: Say goodbye to Mr. McKay
Post by: 79Warrior on November 08, 2013, 01:06:45 AM
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on November 08, 2013, 12:07:48 AM
I still have them.  I try very hard not to get caught up in the buzz, but it was a buzz buy for sure.  Had ideas of it hitting $1K, but it went the other way.  I kept thinking despite it being a good company, the world's consumers are going to want cheaper, quality products and many will go for Samsung, etc because it is good product in its own way.  Tablet dominance will shrink as well.  All points to NOT buying the stock, but I did anyway.  So you're right it is a good company, very good products, but with people looking for cheaper stuff, Apple doesn't play in that sandbox with the same regularity. 

Live and learn.

No Steve Jobs is reason enough for me to stay away. Nobody dominates forever, just ask SONY.
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