There is a great article on Buzz on cbs sports but I can't get it to link. Someone want to post it?? Great read!
http://www.cbssports.com/general/writer/gregg-doyel/24433916/humorous-antics-aside-marquette-coach-williams-is-a-positive-force-for-children
Thanks ;D
Quote from: mubuzz on February 06, 2014, 10:22:22 PM
Thanks ;D
No problem. Great find and another shining example of why I'm proud he's our coach and a fantastic representative of our university.
Quote from: jesmu84 on February 06, 2014, 10:20:10 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/general/writer/gregg-doyel/24433916/humorous-antics-aside-marquette-coach-williams-is-a-positive-force-for-children
Very good article
This is great. This story makes a frustrating season on the court much more bearable, knowing this is the guy guiding our program.
"Darius was standing outside with Jimmy [Butler] and some other guys. We're coming around the corner, and they locked eyes, and Darius ran up to Logan and grabbed him and they both started crying in each other's arms outside the gym. All of that started with Buzz inviting us to practice."
Man, those JUCO kids sure are trouble.
Some beautiful stories in that article.
Despite what is a frustrating season, and one I can imagine is more so for the coaching staff than even us fans, it's reasons like these regarding Buzz Williams that I tell his story to friends and family alike when the topics turn to hard work and the true definition of success.
I absolutely love our coach.
Who the hell is cutting onions in here?!?! :'(
I guess not all enjoyed it
http://buckyville.yuku.com/topic/70128/Is-there-a-better-man-than-Buzz-Williams#.UvRu8H-9KSM
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 06, 2014, 11:31:55 PM
I guess not all enjoyed it
http://buckyville.yuku.com/topic/70128/Is-there-a-better-man-than-Buzz-Williams#.UvRu8H-9KSM
That makes me laugh. None of them probably even read the article. One poster actually stood up for the cause. They may also still be a little upset over Doyel's treatment of Butch, it seems.
Isn't this what the values of a Jesuit University are about?
I love the man...it's just this team that frustrates me! LOL
Awesome:
"Google the names "Spencer Wilson" and "Buzz Williams." You won't find anything in the media, because Buzz never told the media. Same goes for the party he threw last year at a Milwaukee homeless shelter."
Humble, humble, humble.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 06, 2014, 11:31:55 PM
I guess not all enjoyed it
http://buckyville.yuku.com/topic/70128/Is-there-a-better-man-than-Buzz-Williams#.UvRu8H-9KSM
This gave me a good chuckle. Thanks for posting it
Nothing like bucky fans to bring perspective. Character revealed. Buzz's....and bucky fans.
Thanks for posting. Great, great article
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 06, 2014, 11:31:55 PM
I guess not all enjoyed it
http://buckyville.yuku.com/topic/70128/Is-there-a-better-man-than-Buzz-Williams#.UvRu8H-9KSM
Talk about disgusting.
Great story. Buzz is one of a kind.
Quote from: CTWarrior on February 07, 2014, 07:39:15 AM
Great story. Buzz is one of a kind.
Anyone know how you get a child into Buzz's Bunch? I have a 3 year old daughter with Classical Autism who could use some interaction with other children.
Quote from: KenoshaWarrior on February 07, 2014, 07:47:15 AM
Anyone know how you get a child into Buzz's Bunch? I have a 3 year old daughter with Classical Autism who could use some interaction with other children.
Great article. A reminder to everyone about what matters.
I'm wondering the same about getting involved with Buzz's Bunch. I have a daughter a little over 2 with a rare genetic disorder....would love to get her up to Milwaukee for this.
Quote from: MURFC on February 07, 2014, 08:10:48 AM
Great article. A reminder to everyone about what matters.
I'm wondering the same about getting involved with Buzz's Bunch. I have a daughter a little over 2 with a rare genetic disorder....would love to get her up to Milwaukee for this.
I would write Buzz a letter.
Quote from: MURFC on February 07, 2014, 08:10:48 AM
Great article. A reminder to everyone about what matters.
I'm wondering the same about getting involved with Buzz's Bunch. I have a daughter a little over 2 with a rare genetic disorder....would love to get her up to Milwaukee for this.
Do it. You will not be disappointed. The kids go nuts, and the team feeds on that energy. Cannot recommend Buzz's Bunch, nor thank Buzz and all associated, enough.
Just a reminder for all: If you cannot use your tickets for a Buzz's Bunch game they will happily take them as a donation. Just call the Athletic Department. Trust me, someone will appreciate your generosity.
Great article - and how about that JFB?!
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 06, 2014, 11:31:55 PM
I guess not all enjoyed it
http://buckyville.yuku.com/topic/70128/Is-there-a-better-man-than-Buzz-Williams#.UvRu8H-9KSM
Hold on now! Someone please make light of this "rape cover up" charge. It's all new to me.
Quote from: Sunbelt15 on February 07, 2014, 09:25:44 AM
Hold on now! Someone please make light of this "rape cover up" charge. It's all new to me.
It has to do with the sexual assault violations of a few seasons ago. Buzz had a team meeting of some sort - can't remember all the details. He didn't handle it the way it should have been handled.
But buckyville yahoos have took it to mean that he helped to cover up a rape to protect one of his players. Which is an absurd conclusion that isn't based in fact anywhere.
I didn't know Buzz had a second job as a snake oil salesman.
Lots of cynical people (at "buckyville" and even in our own fan base) who think these coaches are all the same. They're not. We hit the Lotto with Buzz. After reading an article like this, long winded threads about Derrick vs John D seem even sillier. April 8, 2008 is a day every fan of Marquette basketball and Marquette values should celebrate. In Buzz we trust? You bet. I'm one proud "slurper" today.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 06, 2014, 11:31:55 PM
I guess not all enjoyed it
http://buckyville.yuku.com/topic/70128/Is-there-a-better-man-than-Buzz-Williams#.UvRu8H-9KSM
When Dracula gives one-tenth of the time Buzz gives to charitable causes, then we will talk. UW fans are the absolute scum of the earth and are the reason I root hard against every team they produce.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on February 07, 2014, 10:07:31 AM
Lots of cynical people (at "buckyville" and even in our own fan base) who think these coaches are all the same. They're not. We hit the Lotto with Buzz. After reading an article like this, long winded threads about Derrick vs John D seem even sillier. April 8, 2008 is a day every fan of Marquette basketball and Marquette values should celebrate. In Buzz we trust? You bet. I'm one proud "slurper" today.
+1. Well put.
Quote from: ecompt on February 07, 2014, 10:09:03 AM
When Dracula gives one-tenth of the time Buzz gives to charitable causes, then we will talk. UW fans are the absolute scum of the earth and are the reason I root hard against every team they produce.
That is a rather broad statement. Most Badger fans are not bad. Problem is that BadgerNation and Buckyville have a core of posters who rant on MU at every turn. Then you get some followers who are clueless. Just ignore these guys. Get some of these on many message boards.
http://www.cbssports.com/general/writer/gregg-doyel/24434439/heres-another-heartwarming-buzz-williams-story-or-five
More stories of Buzz based off of the tweet Doyel sent out last night.
Quote from: Nukem2 on February 07, 2014, 10:14:28 AM
That is a rather broad statement. Most Badger fans are not bad. Problem is that BadgerNation and Buckyville have a core of posters who rant on MU at every turn. Then you get some followers who are clueless. Just ignore these guys. Get some of these on many message boards.
I know, I overeacted a bit. We have our nuts here, too, myself included.
Quote from: TempoFree on February 07, 2014, 10:17:49 AM
http://www.cbssports.com/general/writer/gregg-doyel/24434439/heres-another-heartwarming-buzz-williams-story-or-five
More stories of Buzz based off of the tweet Doyel sent out last night.
Like Lenny said, I hope the entire Marquette family, from casual fans to big-time donors, realize what we have on and, perhaps more importantly, off the court.
nah, they are all mostly dicks about Buzz over there...
Quote from: ecompt on February 07, 2014, 10:20:42 AM
I know, I overeacted a bit. We have our nuts here, too, myself included.
Yea, theyre pretty bad over there in Madison. I was there cheering for Northwestern this year and I got beer poured on me at Camp Randall. Northwestern of all teams, let alone Marquette.
Someone with the username "Basslakemike" made a comment on the article:
"Greg,
I have been critical at times, in the past. The sort of snide contributer you see all too often on these boards. Never again. Not matter how much I disagree with you.
I am a Marquette Warrior. I played for Al McGuire. I have been waiting for someone new to come to the school who got it. Who understood what Marquette was about. Buzz is that man.
I am writing through my tears to say thank you."
I wonder who it is.
Quote from: jesmu84 on February 07, 2014, 10:47:59 AM
Someone with the username "Basslakemike" made a comment on the article:
"Greg,
I have been critical at times, in the past. The sort of snide contributer you see all too often on these boards. Never again. Not matter how much I disagree with you.
I am a Marquette Warrior. I played for Al McGuire. I have been waiting for someone new to come to the school who got it. Who understood what Marquette was about. Buzz is that man.
I am writing through my tears to say thank you."
I wonder who it is.
Mike Curran? Mike was a year ahead of me at MU - graduated in 1969. Played high school ball at Antigo
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 06, 2014, 11:31:55 PM
I guess not all enjoyed it
http://buckyville.yuku.com/topic/70128/Is-there-a-better-man-than-Buzz-Williams#.UvRu8H-9KSM
Oh yeah, Abe Froman!
I remember when that fruit loop would troll the JS board years ago!
Considering his staggering intellect, I'm shocked he has not won a Darwin Award by now.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on February 07, 2014, 10:07:31 AM
Lots of cynical people (at "buckyville" and even in our own fan base) who think these coaches are all the same. They're not. We hit the Lotto with Buzz. After reading an article like this, long winded threads about Derrick vs John D seem even sillier. April 8, 2008 is a day every fan of Marquette basketball and Marquette values should celebrate. In Buzz we trust? You bet. I'm one proud "slurper" today.
no thanks
I hope someone forwarded the link to Larry and Father Pilarz.
Here is another follow up by Doyell.
http://www.cbssports.com/general/writer/gregg-doyel/24434439/heres-another-heartwarming-buzz-williams-story-or-five
Quote from: Lennys Tap on February 07, 2014, 11:42:23 AM
You're welcome
Any time. It's nice when people are polite.
I am a Mike Curran fan. Aside from MU ball one of the biggest Packer fans out there.
Quote from: tower912 on February 07, 2014, 11:26:55 AM
I hope someone forwarded the link to Larry and Father Pilarz.
It's a great story about Buzz. Doesn't replace the awfulness of the other one, however.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 07, 2014, 11:54:21 AM
It's a great story about Buzz. Doesn't replace the awfulness of the other one, however.
Chicos occasionally makes good points. Doesn't replace the awfulness of this one however.
EDIT: Seriously, outside of your need to get attention, what exactly is your point here? Why are you equating them? What exactly did Buzz have to do with the "awfulness of the other one?"
Quote from: The Sultan of Serenity on February 07, 2014, 11:56:51 AM
Chicos occasionally makes good points. Doesn't replace the awfulness of this one however.
EDIT: Seriously, outside of your need to get attention, what exactly is your point here? Why are you equating them? What exactly did Buzz have to do with the "awfulness of the other one?"
Ners had been stealing all the "ignores" lately.
Quote from: The Sultan of Serenity on February 07, 2014, 08:25:12 AM
I would write Buzz a letter.
I wrote him this morning. He already wrote me back. The guy is unbelievable.
Quote from: The Sultan of Serenity on February 07, 2014, 11:56:51 AM
Chicos occasionally makes good points. Doesn't replace the awfulness of this one however.
EDIT: Seriously, outside of your need to get attention, what exactly is your point here? Why are you equating them? What exactly did Buzz have to do with the "awfulness of the other one?"
Nothing.
Quote from: MURFC on February 07, 2014, 12:07:41 PM
I wrote him this morning. He already wrote me back. The guy is unbelievable.
That's pretty impressive.
Great article.
I kind of feel sorry for some of these Badger fans. What a depressing way to live life.
Quote from: frozena pizza on February 07, 2014, 12:27:52 PM
Great article.
I kind of feel sorry for some of these Badger fans. What a depressing way to live life.
You put into words, exactly what I felt this morning after reading their posts.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on February 07, 2014, 10:49:50 AM
Mike Curran? Mike was a year ahead of me at MU - graduated in 1969. Played high school ball at Antigo
Quote
Mike Mills played for Al while I was there. I believe he was a Wisconsin kid.
Mills was in Al era and local kid.
Where was Mike Hunt's article on this.
Quote from: KenoshaWarrior on February 07, 2014, 07:47:15 AM
Anyone know how you get a child into Buzz's Bunch? I have a 3 year old daughter with Classical Autism who could use some interaction with other children.
Buzz tweeted to just email him about Buzz's Bunch. buzz.williams@marquette.edu
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on February 07, 2014, 01:02:28 PM
Buzz tweeted to just email him about Buzz's Bunch. buzz.williams@marquette.edu
Can some of the posters who don't agree with in-game coaching decisions email him too?
Edit: Yea. I antagonized. No. I'm not sorry. I relapsed. It happens.
I emailed him, and he and his assistant got back to me within 10 minutes!!!
10 freaking minutes!!
The guy could have "Hollywooded" me but I wrote the hour during my students science test and he got back to me by my lunch period!
Quote from: jesmu84 on February 07, 2014, 01:09:06 PM
Can some of the posters who don't agree with in-game coaching decisions email him too?
Edit: Yea. I antagonized. No. I'm not sorry. I relapsed. It happens.
They shouldn't...but they do
Quote from: jesmu84 on February 06, 2014, 11:48:15 PM
That makes me laugh. None of them probably even read the article. One poster actually stood up for the cause. They may also still be a little upset over Doyel's treatment of Butch, it seems.
If you haven't clicked that link today, they've taken it another octave
I guess the group that destroyed Wes Matthews mom at every turn, Crean's wife, and Vander Blue would have no problem now going after Buzz's wife. Par for the course.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 07, 2014, 01:47:52 PM
If you haven't clicked that link today, they've taken it another octave
I guess the group that destroyed Wes Matthews mom at every turn, Crean's wife, and Vander Blue would have no problem now going after Buzz's wife. Par for the course.
While every board has idiot trolls, this helps explain why I pull for undergrad (MU) vs. grad school (UW). Too many whack jobs out west with no sense of reality.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 07, 2014, 01:47:52 PM
If you haven't clicked that link today, they've taken it another octave
I guess the group that destroyed Wes Matthews mom at every turn, Crean's wife, and Vander Blue would have no problem now going after Buzz's wife. Par for the course.
Went after Buzz's wife and compared Buzz to Hitler. Wow...some really classy folks over in Madison
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on February 07, 2014, 03:37:24 PM
compared Buzz to Hitler.
I have no love for Wisconsin or their fans, my interactions with Badger fans have turned me off from Badger football and hockey as well, but even still, that post made me gasp. Its one thing if it was on Badgermaniac where there is often contentious dialogue between fans and I can see it done to get a rise out of Silver or jtrash, but I couldn't believe it. It was pathetic and beyond petty.
As time goes by, I realize that I don't hate Bo Ryan and his basketball team, per se. He is a good coach, he runs his system well. I have come to absolutely loathe some of the bucky fanbase. I want all Wisconsin teams to lose all game just because it will cause these bottom feeding sub-humans pain. Sad, pathetic creatures.
Quote from: tower912 on February 07, 2014, 04:22:31 PM
As time goes by, I realize that I don't hate Bo Ryan and his basketball team, per se. He is a good coach, he runs his system well. I have come to absolutely loathe some of the bucky fanbase. I want all Wisconsin teams to lose all game just because it will cause these bottom feeding sub-humans pain. Sad, pathetic creatures.
They have nothing in their miserable lives except a football team that loses very big game it plays in a thoroughly awful conference and a basketball team that folds like a cheap suit every March.
It really is telling of what a pathetic life that lacks any true purpose and revolves around a sport can lead to. True venom like that can only result from that type of empty life that has no true meaning. I'm grateful I'm not one of them. I sympathize for those close to people like that.
No doubt Buzz pity's them. He probably prays for them
Leave the UW-Oshkosh & UW Washington County fans alone!
But seriously, does anyone believe for a second these are UW grads? These are morons who couldn't sniff a MATC degree. The Madison grads I know are well reasoned folsk who at worst chide me about no football team. All this adolescent stuff is the work of idiots who couldn't tell you the difference between Southeast & Lake Shore.
Here's a nice Badger post;
You should have been banned. The leadership during the rape investigation was VERY Catholic.
Let's throw a little bigotry into the mix.
IIRC, Abe was a MSOE alum.
Quote from: The Lens on February 08, 2014, 08:36:50 AM
Leave the UW-Oshkosh & UW Washington County fans alone!
But seriously, does anyone believe for a second these are UW grads? These are morons who couldn't sniff a MATC degree. The Madison grads I know are well reasoned folsk who at worst chide me about no football team. All this adolescent stuff is the work of idiots who couldn't tell you the difference between Southeast & Lake Shore.
Yep. Always had fun banter with people who actually attended Madison. The ones who went to UW-Bumblef*ck are the worst.
When you are good at something, you don't have to tell people, they tell you. When you are a good person, you don't have to tell people, they tell you. Being able to name drop doesn't make you cool. If you are all that, they drop your name. Somewhere in the bible it says to pray privately, give privately, do for others privately, not for show. Buzz, good on ya', mate.
Well stated, Tower.
I too sent Buzz an email telling him how proud I was that he was our coach, and he got back to me a few hours later thanking me. He may not be the best game coach (yet) but he's among the game's best people.
Wow - what a great read! It definitely puts this season in perspective.
Quote from: tower912 on February 08, 2014, 10:18:34 AM
When you are good at something, you don't have to tell people, they tell you. When you are a good person, you don't have to tell people, they tell you. Being able to name drop doesn't make you cool. If you are all that, they drop your name. Somewhere in the bible it says to pray privately, give privately, do for others privately, not for show. Buzz, good on ya', mate.
That's why you have Doyel, Parrish and Goodman do it for you. ;)
Except he didn't have Doyel do it for him....nice try though.....
Quote from: MUfan12 on February 08, 2014, 10:06:25 AM
Yep. Always had fun banter with people who actually attended Madison. The ones who went to UW-Bumblef*ck are the worst.
Exactly. They do teach a few things at UW. These are the dreaded Hyphens.
http://www.jrn.com/wtmj/wi-sports/shows/wi-sports-%20central/The-side-of-Buzz-Williams-you-may-not-be-a%20s-familiar-with-244432941.html
Doyel talking to some Milwaukee radio guys about the article.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 08, 2014, 11:43:11 AM
That's why you have Doyel, Parrish and Goodman do it for you. ;)
Cold, Chicos. Cold.
Quote from: frozena pizza on February 07, 2014, 12:27:52 PM
Great article.
I kind of feel sorry for some of these Badger fans. What a depressing way to live life.
Sadly, that's how I feel about a few of our posters, too, guys who seem to get zero joy out of rooting for their team. For instance, those who constantly, joylessly rail about a coach unable to recruit big men and about "slurpers" who refuse to use one mediocre season as an excuse to turn on a proven winner.
http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/videos/141436483520/0/marquettes-buzz-williams-gives-back
They've added a video with Doyel to the article.
Quote from: MuMark on February 08, 2014, 11:47:45 AM
Except he didn't have Doyel do it for him....nice try though.....
Teal the universal color of sarcasm so people know you are not serious...it's an aid, a hint, a visual clue, a tip
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Chicos....everyone knows that you use teal to cover your a$$ when you want to make one of your attention getting points.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on February 08, 2014, 04:49:21 PM
Teal the universal color of sarcasm so people know you are not serious...it's an aid, a hint, a visual clue, a tip
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It helps if it's also funny.
Hard to call it sarcasm when you have said or implied the same thing multiple times before and NOT been sarcastic.
That was my point...I saw the teal....just wasn't buying the intent
Quote from: tower912 on February 08, 2014, 05:22:33 PM
Hard to call it sarcasm when you have said or implied the same thing multiple times before and NOT been sarcastic.
Quote from: tower912 on February 08, 2014, 05:22:33 PM
Hard to call it sarcasm when you have said or implied the same thing multiple times before and NOT been sarcastic.
smh
Apparently you missed my other comments in this thread. Whatever