For some reason, hints have been dropped that Wednesday is the big day.
Are we expecting to finally get some news...or even (gulp) a new coach?
I think that at the very least we'll know if Shaka is interested or not. Other than that who knows.
Probably gonna be a presser for the women's track & field banquet.
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Just heard CBS 58 say there's a big announcement coming tomorrow at MU. They mentioned Pilarz so I'm assuming a new president will be named.
IMO it is D Day for SS for becoming coach. New President and SS would be nice announcement.
My guess?
New President is announced 5PM Wednesday. Give the new guy a whole day to bask in the attention. Maybe even announce a new AD as well. Show off the new regime.
My dream scenario?
My dream scenario has Shaka or Howland announced as mens BB coach 5PM Thursday. Give ESPN and everybody else something to talk about just before Bucky kicks off their S16 game against Baylor. Even if Bucky wins they have to share the spotlight with MU. All recruits decide that they really want to stay.
Quote from: Goose on March 25, 2014, 06:58:43 PM
IMO it is D Day for SS for becoming coach. New President and SS would be nice announcement.
I keep getting toyed with. You're still on the SS will become MU's coach bandwagon? Yesterday it seemed only a matter of time. Today it seemed no chance. But then I've been getting texts. I know he has at least discussed a contract with Marquette. You would think if there is 0 chance he, his wife, or somebody within VCU's athletic department would have mentioned something about him staying by now. I don't know what to think.
Wadesworld
I still think SS becomes our next coach. Obviously the delay worries anyone not intimately involved, which I am not. Probably very few people know if he is signed or not.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 25, 2014, 07:01:34 PM
I keep getting toyed with. You're still on the SS will become MU's coach bandwagon? Yesterday it seemed only a matter of time. Today it seemed no chance. But then I've been getting texts. I know he has at least discussed a contract with Marquette. You would think if there is 0 chance he, his wife, or somebody within VCU's athletic department would have mentioned something about him staying by now. I don't know what to think.
Hasn't a Wednesday announcement been consistent the entire time though? Much of the specualtion has suggested Shaka will be hired with an announcement coming Wednesday?
If the new President is announced tomorrow, there is no way we will hear anything else about ADs or coaches that might steal the thunder. Minimally we wait until Thursday. What a week
Quote from: MarkusSharkus on March 25, 2014, 06:56:48 PM
Just heard CBS 58 say there's a big announcement coming tomorrow at MU. They mentioned Pilarz so I'm assuming a new president will be named.
tv, website, twitter??? should be interesting one way or another.
Unless, of course, Shaka is the president.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 25, 2014, 07:01:34 PM
I keep getting toyed with. You're still on the SS will become MU's coach bandwagon? Yesterday it seemed only a matter of time. Today it seemed no chance. But then I've been getting texts. I know he has at least discussed a contract with Marquette. You would think if there is 0 chance he, his wife, or somebody within VCU's athletic department would have mentioned something about him staying by now. I don't know what to think.
This is the part I find at least a little odd. May be it isn't. Maybe they are working on an extension that isn't final. Maybe he/they really don't need to say anything. I don't know. It just seems that Shaka has something cooking. May not be with MU, but something.
Quote from: avid1010 on March 25, 2014, 07:09:03 PM
tv, website, twitter??? should be interesting one way or another.
It was on TV after good old Wheel of Fortune.
Quote from: Goose on March 25, 2014, 07:03:49 PM
Wadesworld
I still think SS becomes our next coach. Obviously the delay worries anyone not intimately involved, which I am not. Probably very few people know if he is signed or not.
Goose, not worried or not intimately involved?
Quote from: MarkusSharkus on March 25, 2014, 07:12:50 PM
It was on TV after good old Wheel of Fortune.
damn it...the one night i don't watch :-)
I have pained myself in refreshing as much as the next guy here but we really don't need to badger Keefe and Goose. They have given us more then we can ask for/all they can. Take what they've said for what it is.
Joint announcement. Wardle coach and mu moving to horizon
Litehouse
No, I can say without exposing any insiders that I have not been involved in any contract talks with any potential coaches. Worried? Sure, I want it over like everyone else. Blown two days of work, been bashed on here and been texted to death. I hope, and believe, we get our guy.
If not, lot of great guys wanting the job.
Quote from: melissasmooth on March 25, 2014, 07:17:17 PM
Joint announcement. Wardle coach and mu moving to horizon
You have a better chance of giving up the sauce than Brian becoming the HC.
Quote from: reinko on March 25, 2014, 07:20:35 PM
You have a better chance of giving up the sauce than Brian becoming the HC.
Yeah that was a joke. Didnt think I had to use teal
In hoping president and impact hire
You mean we still have 17 hours or so for wild speculation? Woo hoo!
Quote from: esotericmindguy on March 25, 2014, 07:22:19 PM
Or maybe just switch it to anything but that! Yikes.
Fill the blank with A...
http://www.cbs58.com/news/local-news/Marquette-University-close-to-announcing-new-president--252354491.html
It also appears pretty clear to me that after yesterday's debacle, MU brought the smack down on anyone at MU talking, texting, tweeting, or thinking anything about this to anyone. My guess is there is a list of about 2 people authorized to say anything to anyone about the search. Threaten people with their jobs, and most will shut up. Assuming same message was extended to those outside/indirectly involved if they have any stake in dealing with MU.
If you want to hold out hope for Shaka Smart (I'm a Howland guy, myself), take today's radio silence as a good sign.
Quote from: Daniel on March 25, 2014, 07:06:50 PM
If the new President is announced tomorrow, there is no way we will hear anything else about ADs or coaches that might steal the thunder. Minimally we wait until Thursday. What a week
Man, if they are holding off to make the new President announcement, that guy must be a huge prima donna also. Does it really matter that Smart is announced before the President? Not really, unless somebody has a huge swollen head.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 25, 2014, 07:33:10 PM
Man, if they are holding off to make the new President announcement, that guy must be a huge prima donna also. Does it really matter that Smart is announced before the President? Not really, unless somebody has a huge swollen head.
Joint announcement? *Fingers crossed* ;D
Quote from: Goose on March 25, 2014, 07:03:49 PM
Wadesworld
I still think SS becomes our next coach. Obviously the delay worries anyone not intimately involved, which I am not. Probably very few people know if he is signed or not.
Hope we land him, Goose. You did post that we should think big. Maybe that was a problem.
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Quote from: willie warrior on March 25, 2014, 07:33:10 PM
Man, if they are holding off to make the new President announcement, that guy must be a huge prima donna also. Does it really matter that Smart is announced before the President? Not really, unless somebody has a huge swollen head.
Already bashing the new, yet to be named coach. You're a piece of work
Quote from: willie warrior on March 25, 2014, 07:33:10 PM
Man, if they are holding off to make the new President announcement, that guy must be a huge prima donna also. Does it really matter that Smart is announced before the President? Not really, unless somebody has a huge swollen head.
New coach is a big, expensive decision...you want to make/announce that hire, and then name the President two days later? Who's in charge here? Not about being prima donna, as much as it is about involving the right people in the right thing...if there is even any connection between the two.
Quote from: MarkusSharkus on March 25, 2014, 07:31:08 PM
http://www.cbs58.com/news/local-news/Marquette-University-close-to-announcing-new-president--252354491.html
They got this from scoop....
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 25, 2014, 07:36:28 PM
Already bashing the new, yet to be named coach. You're a piece of work
No--the reference is to the President. You are the piece of work for failure to comprehend the printed word.
Quote from: newsdrms on March 25, 2014, 07:39:54 PM
They got this from scoop....
I know yesterday has us all skeptical...but they can't be THAT lazy...especially after yesterdays "sources".
Quote from: newsdrms on March 25, 2014, 07:39:54 PM
They got this from scoop....
That's exactly what I was thinking.
Who cares about the beepin president!!!!
that is not a big announcement.
Quote from: MarkusSharkus on March 25, 2014, 07:41:55 PM
I know yesterday has us all skeptical...but they can't be THAT lazy...especially after yesterdays "sources".
Should have used teal, didn't think was needed.
Quote from: MarkusSharkus on March 25, 2014, 07:31:08 PM
http://www.cbs58.com/news/local-news/Marquette-University-close-to-announcing-new-president--252354491.html
They got some balls to post this without an official notice from Marquette that there is an announcement coming tomorrow.
Does howland still reside in Los Angeles?
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 25, 2014, 07:43:25 PM
Who cares about the beepin president!!!!
that is not a big announcement.
It's something. Certainly doesn't hurt the chances to sign a big name coach either.
Quote from: NavinRJohnson on March 25, 2014, 07:37:40 PM
New coach is a big, expensive decision...you want to make/announce that hire, and then name the President two days later? Who's in charge here? Not about being prima donna, as much as it is about involving the right people in the right thing...if there is even any connection between the two.
Agree.
Try this as an example. Tomorrow you are are going to be in charge of a local soda fountain. Your predecessor the day before fires the entire staff and replaces them with Curly, Larry and Shep. Think you would want to be in the loop on that clever move and so would a new President, no matter how humble.
Quote from: MarkusSharkus on March 25, 2014, 07:47:40 PM
It's something. Certainly doesn't hurt the chances to sign a big name coach either.
yeah but he doesn't need a full day parade.
They can announce the coach too.
Seriously, the president? Hire him and tell him to get to work making sure the students are not a bunch of morons behind scene.
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 25, 2014, 07:49:26 PM
yeah but he doesn't need a full day parade.
They can announce the coach too.
Seriously, the president? Hire him and tell him to get to work making sure the students are not a bunch of morons behind scene.
This whole coach hunt seems to be wearing some of you folks down. Calm down man :)
Quote from: AlumKCof93 on March 25, 2014, 07:09:45 PM
Unless, of course, Shaka is the president.
He becomes coach and then gets to pick his own president.
Quote from: MarkusSharkus on March 25, 2014, 07:51:07 PM
This whole coach hunt seems to be wearing some of you folks down. Calm down man :)
No. I just don't want to here that a big announcement is the damn president.
I'm telling you even the schools valedictorian doesn't give a damn
D-day...WWII...is that a clue? Hitler...nazis...SS...
SS! Nice! Please tell me you have sources!
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 25, 2014, 07:49:26 PM
yeah but he doesn't need a full day parade.
They can announce the coach too.
Seriously, the president? Hire him and tell him to get to work making sure the students are not a bunch of morons behind scene.
Ever think the new coach may have something to do with it? Have they even met yet?
I definitely believe these things take time. If I had to guess, I would say Kearney announced tomorrow as president and, hopefully, Shaka announced by end of week. This being said, I would be happy with Howland, as well, but would not prefer Wardle. Bottom line, MU is in a good situation and we all need to be patient. (Easier said than done, I know.)
Quote from: mumagz84 on March 25, 2014, 07:57:17 PM
I definitely believe these things take time. If I had to guess, I would say Kearney announced tomorrow as President and, hopefully, Shaka announced by end of week. This being said, I would be happy with Howland, as well, but would not prefer Wardle. Bottom line, MU is in a good situation and we all need to be patient. (Easier said than done, I know.)
+1
Quote from: NavinRJohnson on March 25, 2014, 07:56:43 PM
Ever think the new coach may have something to do with it? Have they even met yet?
They don't need to meet.
The coach has the basketball credentials.
Quote from: melissasmooth on March 25, 2014, 07:46:35 PM
Does howland still reside in Los Angeles?
I think he lives in Santa Barbara.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 25, 2014, 07:41:43 PM
No--the reference is to the President. You are the piece of work for failure to comprehend the printed word.
that's my willie. knowing kearney...he's probably saying to the BoT that if he doesn't get announced before the coach he's going to richmond/VT law school. hell, you should love the guy...he clerked for scalia.
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 25, 2014, 07:59:31 PM
They don't need to meet.
The coach has the basketball credentials.
Sure he does, but does the new President?
Buzz didn't get along with his bosses. Look how well that worked out.
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 25, 2014, 07:59:31 PM
They don't need to meet.
The coach has the basketball credentials.
I mean...they kinda do. It's pretty important to know that your job isn't going to be dictated by a moron/a guy you don't like.
Could be president announced tomorrow with national press types leaking the name of new coach later in the day. Then official announcement of coach thursday
no clue how any of this works...possible that the president-to-be could talk with a coach prior to be formally announced as the president? everything i heard on the president search (and i do have some decent sources there) was that it wouldn't be announced till april. seems like they're pushing the timeline up...hopefully for a good reason.
Yeah, this is pretty funny stuff.
Quote from: NavinRJohnson on March 25, 2014, 08:02:11 PM
Sure he does, but does the new President?
Buzz didn't get along with his bosses. Look how well that worked out.
Buzz had lots of issues here. While I respected him as a coach and recruiter, he did have MANY off court issues - the assault, having an assistant lie to an NCAA investigator, and a number of more...personal...proclivities that call into question his whole "commitment to God and family" schtick.
I am a very big believer that the admin finally said "enough is enough" and let the ticking time bomb walk.
Quote from: melissasmooth on March 25, 2014, 07:46:35 PM
Does howland still reside in Los Angeles?
Yes I believe so. He was just on Sports Radio here in SoCal. The guests mentioned MU a few times leading up to the interview, but Howland keep it generic just saying he wants the right fit for him and the university (generic not MU). He seemed much more interested in the Florida UCLA match up.
Quote from: humanlung on March 25, 2014, 08:46:23 PM
Buzz had lots of issues here. While I respected him as a coach and recruiter, he did have MANY off court issues - the assault, having an assistant lie to an NCAA investigator, and a number of more...personal...proclivities that call into question his whole "commitment to God and family" schtick.
I am a very big believer that the admin finally said "enough is enough" and let the ticking time bomb walk.
?
Quote from: cnse70 on March 25, 2014, 08:53:37 PM
Yes I believe so. He was just on Sports Radio here in SoCal. The guests mentioned MU a few times leading up to the interview, but Howland keep it generic just saying he wants the right fit for him and the university (generic not MU). He seemed much more interested in the Florida UCLA match up.
thanks for the info
Quote from: wadesworld on March 25, 2014, 08:54:23 PM
?
Married Buzz liked to get massages. I heard multiple first hand stories about things he wanted that were definitely NOT on the menu.
Quote from: humanlung on March 25, 2014, 09:06:11 PM
Married Buzz liked to get massages. I heard multiple first hand stories about things he wanted that were definitely NOT on the menu.
Assuming "first hand stories" (no pun intended) means the same thing to you as it does to me, I don't believe you. Unless, of course, you talk to a lot of masseuses.
Quote from: melissasmooth on March 25, 2014, 07:46:35 PM
Does howland still reside in Los Angeles?
Howland is still in Goleta. Brian Wardle was seen house hunting in Cudahy today.
Quote from: keefe on March 25, 2014, 09:28:24 PM
Howland is still in Goleta. Brian Wardle was seen house hunting in Cudahy today.
I'm sure he's gonna check all ALL those dive bars!
OT: But Duane Wilson just deleted his twitter it appears. He's practically the only player who posts things of relevance. Last night he posted something similar to "Praying these rumors about Shaka are real". Strange, because he tweets quite regularly and went dead quiet right after that tweet for over 25 hours.
Quote from: jakeec on March 25, 2014, 08:32:54 PM
Yeah, this is pretty funny stuff.
UW Troll has no interest on anything else this week? Comical
Quote from: MarkusSharkus on March 25, 2014, 09:29:36 PM
OT: But Duane Wilson just deleted his twitter it appears. He's practically the only player who posts things of relevance. Last night he posted something similar to "Praying these rumors about Shaka are real". Strange, because he tweets quite regularly and went dead quiet right after that tweet for over 25 hours.
Confirmed his twitter is nowhere to be found. He retweeted me like 2 days ago and now nowhere to be found on my profile.
Quote from: chitownwarrior2011 on March 25, 2014, 09:33:40 PM
Confirmed his twitter is nowhere to be found. He retweeted me like 2 days ago and no nowhere to be found on my profile.
I would post a thread about it but there's been enough of those over the last couple days ;)
Quote from: humanlung on March 25, 2014, 09:06:11 PM
Buzz liked to get massages. hand stories
Was he satisfied with the ending?
Quote from: StillAWarrior on March 25, 2014, 09:17:20 PM
Assuming "first hand stories" (no pun intended) means the same thing to you as it does to me, I don't believe you. Unless, of course, you talk to a lot of masseuses.
"First Hand " stories sounds pretty close to the source
Quote from: keefe on March 25, 2014, 09:35:40 PM
Was he satisfied with the ending?
I question this. Cant imagine MU gave a damn what Buzz did in his free time. That and I didnt know any of those places existed in Milwaukee, California yea but not MKE. Research time...
Quote from: chitownwarrior2011 on March 25, 2014, 09:33:40 PM
Confirmed his twitter is nowhere to be found. He retweeted me like 2 days ago and now nowhere to be found on my profile.
SS does not allow his players to use Twitter during the school year. ; )
Quote from: MARQCAT on March 25, 2014, 09:40:07 PM
SS does not allow his players to use Twitter during the school year. ; )
Either that or the University doesn't want their starting PG to have a tweet that would make Howland feel like crap.
Have the Dodds and Bucky board comments about Bennett to MU been discussed anywhere on scoop?
http://buckyville.yuku.com/topic/71435/Dodds-Tony-Bennett-to-Marquette
http://buckyville.yuku.com/reply/1022114/Re-Tony-Bennett-to-Marquette
Quote from: jakeec on March 25, 2014, 08:32:54 PM
Yeah, this is pretty funny stuff.
Who is this guy? He stole my scout username
Quote from: keefe on March 25, 2014, 09:35:40 PM
Was he satisfied with the ending?
After a while, it became understood that the therapist leave the room early so he had a little "alone time". To those who doubt me, I heard it from the people who worked there.
Quote from: chitownwarrior2011 on March 25, 2014, 09:37:54 PM
I question this. Cant imagine MU gave a damn what Buzz did in his free time. That and I didnt know any of those places existed in Milwaukee, California yea but not MKE. Research time...
They don't exist here that I am aware of. There are, however, legit massage/facial places all over town, hence, it was NOT on the menu.
MU probably didn't care. In my opinion, it goes to character and integrity. I am sure there are things the transpired professionally that no one will ever find out about and those in charge had finally had enough. That was my original point.
Quote from: humanlung on March 25, 2014, 09:53:16 PM
They don't exist here that I am aware of. There are, however, legit massage/facial places all over town, hence, it was NOT on the menu.
What, a facial?
Well whatever, let's move on from Buzz. We sound like the bitter ex gf who can't stop talking about how terrible he was.
Quote from: My source on March 25, 2014, 09:55:15 PM
What, a facial?
Well played. I was thinking mud mask or seaweed wrap, not...well...ummm....
Quote from: humanlung on March 25, 2014, 09:56:52 PM
Well played. I was thinking mud mask or seaweed wrap, not...well...ummm....
A happy ending?
Shaka gets named Prez, AD, Admissions, and Coach -
Prez has to be named before anything else goes down on this....just no way we can name a coach w/o the new Prez having buy in.
Enough Buzz, lets get back to the matters at hand. OOOPS!
Quote from: elephantraker on March 25, 2014, 10:57:31 PM
Enough Buzz, lets get back to the matters at hand. OOOPS!
I'm hellbrent on stopping this.