The hysteria surrounding the coaching hunt and reported decision is fascinating to watch. It underscores the difference between "real" journalism" practiced by responsible reporters and editors and the blogging community.
If we were to believe the latter, Shaka Smart is signed, sealed and delivered and hunkered down in the Jesuit Residence on 15th and Wisconsin. Or that there's no way Shaka would ever come to Wisconsin to a broken down basketball school in a backwater conference.
The facts appear to be much more appealing. Marquette is carefully reviewing options for its most high profile program. By all measures, we have some very good candidates to consider. We have some liabilities, yes, but it seems that the university is dealing with them in a responsible manner much the same way that most of us making a critical business decision would evaluate our options.
Most of us would ostensibly love to have Shaka Smart on campus (and I'm assuming at this point he's not breaking bread with the Jesuits, yet). It basically tells Brent to "stick it" and is a daily reminder we did better getting rid of Curley.
But the central question that should govern the hiring of a basketball coach should be "who can lead us to a national championship more quickly?" If it is Ben Howland, bring him on. Same for Gregg Marshall or even someone we've never heard of.
So please give Marquette a break. If it takes a few more days, so be it. I want that new banner next to 1977 more than I want a quick decision.
Agreed. We'll know then the white smoke comes out of the Jes Res.
There's so much that could be being worked on. And so many shenanigans that could be being going on, that we have no better clue any more than the coaches involved.
Being patient..
Until then:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1rSYUwcOL3Q/T5vrr3nH0EI/AAAAAAAAEKQ/6u3zXQj6mQQ/s640/def_leppard_hysteria_front_1.jpg)
Quote from: T-Bone on March 25, 2014, 09:46:21 AM
Agreed. We'll know then the white smoke comes out of the Jes Res.
There's so much that could be being worked on. And so many shenanigans that could be being going on, that we have no better clue any more than the coaches involved.
Being patient..
Until then:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1rSYUwcOL3Q/T5vrr3nH0EI/AAAAAAAAEKQ/6u3zXQj6mQQ/s640/def_leppard_hysteria_front_1.jpg)
Thats when Def Leppard started to Suck.
They used to be a real rock band before that, than they want Wussy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaiaaar88EM
Quote from: dgies9156 on March 25, 2014, 08:54:28 AM
The facts appear to be much more appealing. Marquette is carefully reviewing options for its most high profile program. By all measures, we have some very good candidates to consider. We have some liabilities, yes, but it seems that the university is dealing with them in a responsible manner much the same way that most of us making a critical business decision would evaluate our options.
You are giving MU way too much credit. Yes there is reviewing and negotiating going on. However, they would like to get this signed, sealed, and delivered just like many of us. There is leverage to be had. Shaka is a wanted man. It is good to be wanted.
Quote from: KenoshaWarrior on March 25, 2014, 09:47:59 AM
Thats when Def Leppard started to Suck.
They used to be a real rock band before that, than they want Wussy
Wow, yeah. Looking at the track listing, that did suck. Pyromania blows Hysteria out of the water by a long shot. I think we should analyze the video for Foolin' for symbology to determine who will be our next coach (You know Wild and Cords are doing this).
- Cow bell - points to Greg Marshall
- Blind Harp Player (why is there a damn harp in the video?) - Going with Howland, H is for Howland and Harp.
- Stuttering on the chorus - Do any of the candidates have a slight stutter? I'm going with Shaka. The alliteration of the double "S" initials is as good as I can come up with.
- Two armed drummer - we have an option in the right hand and the left hand.
- Skulls in a Chuck E Cheese, sans video games - Wardle? He's the youngest of the options out there?
- 80's Hot Girl - Do any of the coaches have a wife with particularly big hair. (Allegedly the girl is Billy Idol's GF).
Really - why the hell is there a blind harp player in the video????
Might have better luck with lyrics:
"Is anybody out there? Anybody there?
Does anybody wonder? Anybody care?"- Well that sounds like our situation. Check.
"Oh, I just gotta know
If you're really there and you really care
'Cause baby I'm not"- There was the whole thing about all about the benjamin's baby. Does this mean Ben Howland?
"F-F-F-Foolin', Ah F-F-Foolin'
Not F-F-F-Foolin', Ah F-F-Foolin' "
- VCUInsider16 and VCUInsider 17 agree that this is what we are doing to ourselves.
"I'm not foolin' myself - no no no!
I'm not foolin' myself - oh no no!
I'm not foolin' myself - I'm not foolin'
I'm not foolin' myself - no!"- Still waiting for the white smoke from Gesu.