Per Roy Schmidt @prepsbullseye tweet
If true, doubling down on Shaka - hopefully they have reason to believe they've got a great shot. Assuming Cords is in the contingent, wonder if the presser is cancelled, relocated, or are they expected back in Milwaukee by 2 PM CST? And will Doc be teleconferencing in?
Quote from: chapman on March 27, 2014, 07:40:46 AM
If true, doubling down on Shaka - hopefully they have reason to believe they've got a great shot. Assuming Cords is in the contingent, wonder if the presser is cancelled, relocated, or are they expected back in Milwaukee by 2 PM CST? And will Doc be teleconferencing in?
The presser specifically said it was only to give an update on the coaching search.
If they still hold that presser without a hire solidified or ready-to-announce, it'll be a crap show.
I don't think any meeting is happening in Richmond today.
This is the kind of leak that got us in trouble on Monday. You would think they would have learned their lesson. I was happy to see many in the know NOT posting this yesterday. Playing with fire.
Quote from: Niv Berkowitz on March 27, 2014, 07:45:04 AM
If they still hold that presser without a hire solidified or ready-to-announce, it'll be a crap show.
Why? Boring, and uneventful? Lacking in any specific information? Yes, but a crap show? I don't see why.
Flight tracker?
I think Shaka should owe MU money when this cluster fack is all done. Still believe we don't keep dragging this onwith him if we didn't have a good shot. If he wasn't interested he would have said no by now. Maybe is still better than a no
Quote from: Benny B on March 27, 2014, 07:45:30 AM
I don't think any meeting is happening in Richmond today.
Agreed.
Will the VCU delusional fans on this board still deny that MU has been in contact with Smart? My goodness, there are photos on the internet of Smart and Doc Rivers. Rivers is on the BOT for MU....and now he's flying to meet with his family. May not happen, but to act like he wouldn't listen is absurd.
Quote from: Hards_Alumni on March 27, 2014, 07:41:17 AM
The presser specifically said it was only to give an update on the coaching search.
2PM presser on search update only
5PM new coach leaked to national press
6PM Wisconsin S16 game
6:30PM MU announces SS as new head coach
ESPN Talks about MU non stop during remainder of. Wisconsin game
Quote from: Freeport Warrior on March 27, 2014, 07:46:10 AM
This is the kind of leak that got us in trouble on Monday. You would think they would have learned their lesson. I was happy to see many in the know NOT posting this yesterday. Playing with fire.
If Goodman didnt post it then I dont believe. In Goodman I TRUST
Quote from: atk13thst on March 27, 2014, 07:48:43 AM
If Goodman didnt post it then I dont believe. In Goodman I TRUST
Really? You believe and ESPN goon? Like When Shefter "reported" Rodgers was out 3-4 weeks?
What exactly did tweet say?
Not that this matters much but are we sure DR is still on the BOT? My source, seriously a source, indicated that he resigned his spot.
Quote from: esotericmindguy on March 27, 2014, 07:47:48 AM
Will the VCU delusional fans on this board still deny that MU has been in contact with Smart? My goodness, there are photos on the internet of Smart and Doc Rivers. Rivers is on the BOT for MU....and now he's flying to meet with his family. May not happen, but to act like he wouldn't listen is absurd.
I suppose there is a chance they've been talking. I'll admit as much. I still think it was nothing more than a process of gaining some leverage on this end, though...at the very most.
I have no reason to weigh the Marquette sources over the VCU ones, "just because." None of the national sports media has mentioned anything significant beyond simple talks. Everything I've heard about Doc etc. is purely speculation if we're looking at this objectively. If it happens, it happens, but some of this is just getting silly at this point.
Photos of smart and rivers? I only did a quick search but couldn't find any?
Quote from: esotericmindguy on March 27, 2014, 07:51:43 AM
Really? You believe and ESPN goon? Like When Shefter "reported" Rodgers was out 3-4 weeks?
Yeap
Quote from: Hards_Alumni on March 27, 2014, 07:41:17 AM
The presser specifically said it was only to give an update on the coaching search.
Also said it was with Cords...if he's in Richmond they're going to have to cancel, or he's going to have to be back in time to hold it.
Quote from: Benny B on March 27, 2014, 07:45:30 AM
I don't think any meeting is happening in Richmond today.
I'd bet against as well.
Quote from: sixstrings03 on March 27, 2014, 07:47:02 AM
Flight tracker?
Only way to confirm!
Quote from: MUlegends on March 27, 2014, 07:52:19 AM
Not that this matters much but are we sure DR is still on the BOT? My source, seriously a source, indicated that he resigned his spot.
He is.
http://www.marquette.edu/leadership/trustees.php
Quote from: Goose on March 27, 2014, 07:51:54 AM
What exactly did tweet say?
@prepbullseye: Look for Marquette to get an answer on if Shaka Smart will be their next HC soon. MORE in a moment.
@prepbullseye: re: previous Tweet--the powers that be at Marquette including new President Michael Lovell are flying to Richmond to meet w/ Smart today.
@prepbullseye: Smart is clearly still the #1 choice of the administrators at Marquette. As I said, an answer could come soon.
Quote from: Goose on March 27, 2014, 07:51:54 AM
What exactly did tweet say?
I tried to look but he is private so I can't see his tweets.
Can someone else verify what was exactly tweeted?
Quote from: Warrior Ram on March 27, 2014, 07:52:28 AM
I suppose there is a chance they've been talking. I'll admit as much. I still think it was nothing more than a process of gaining some leverage on this end, though...at the very most.
I have no reason to weigh the Marquette sources over the VCU ones, "just because." None of the national sports media has mentioned anything significant beyond simple talks. Everything I've heard about Doc etc. is purely speculation if we're looking at this objectively. If it happens, it happens, but some of this is just getting silly at this point.
I think Warrior Ram is right about what Shaka is doing and quite frankly it bothers me. It bothered me when Buzz did it as well for what that's worth.
Maybe it's just Wainwright visiting old friends....
Yes tweet is exact I do receive his tweets
Warrior Ram - How does this process differ from what you guys observed the past couple of years with Minnesota and UCLA. Specifically in terms of timing definitiveness or statements acknowledging his willingness to stay at VCU. Seems to me Shakas inability to decide is causing this whole thing to be delayed. Meaning there still is a chance
Quote from: cet3717 on March 27, 2014, 07:57:16 AM
Yes tweet is exact I do receive his tweets
I must've posted my question while the actual tweet was being posted.
Quote from: ort5210 on March 27, 2014, 07:53:26 AM
Photos of smart and rivers? I only did a quick search but couldn't find any?
(http://i.imgur.com/uq2dd3W.jpg)
And you wonder why I was asking about flight tracker.
Quote from: mumike22 on March 27, 2014, 07:55:36 AM
@prepbullseye: Look for Marquette to get an answer on if Shaka Smart will be their next HC soon. MORE in a moment.
@prepbullseye: re: previous Tweet--the powers that be at Marquette including new President Michael Lovell are flying to Richmond to meet w/ Smart today.
@prepbullseye: Smart is clearly still the #1 choice of the administrators at Marquette. As I said, an answer could come soon.
so Cords may not be going.
Quote from: mumike22 on March 27, 2014, 07:55:36 AM
@prepbullseye: Look for Marquette to get an answer on if Shaka Smart will be their next HC soon. MORE in a moment.
@prepbullseye: re: previous Tweet--the powers that be at Marquette including new President Michael Lovell are flying to Richmond to meet w/ Smart today.
@prepbullseye: Smart is clearly still the #1 choice of the administrators at Marquette. As I said, an answer could come soon.
Prepbullseye?? Not College bullseye, but Prepbullseye. Maybe im being a pessimist. Sure hope he is right.
If this is really true, I'd highly doubt our administration would fly to Richmond unless they thought we stood a really good shot at landing him. I mean really good.
Quote from: sixstrings03 on March 27, 2014, 07:59:15 AM
so Cords may not be going.
Hopefully Cords is flying to LA with contract in hand...to sign Howland.
Quote from: atk13thst on March 27, 2014, 08:00:09 AM
Prepbullseye?? Not College bullseye, but Prepbullseye. Maybe im being a pessimist. Sure hope he is right.
If you don't know who they are, don't post.
Quote from: GooooMarquette on March 27, 2014, 08:01:21 AM
Hopefully Cords is flying to LA with contract in hand...to sign Howland.
Im with u, brotha
Quote from: Niv Berkowitz on March 27, 2014, 07:45:04 AM
If they still hold that presser without a hire solidified or ready-to-announce, it'll be a crap show.
If that's the case they'll postpone.
Quote from: PTM on March 27, 2014, 08:01:54 AM
If you don't know who they are, don't post.
Sorry, sir
Quote from: Warrior Ram on March 27, 2014, 07:52:28 AM
I suppose there is a chance they've been talking. I'll admit as much. I still think it was nothing more than a process of gaining some leverage on this end, though...at the very most.
I have no reason to weigh the Marquette sources over the VCU ones, "just because." None of the national sports media has mentioned anything significant beyond simple talks. Everything I've heard about Doc etc. is purely speculation if we're looking at this objectively. If it happens, it happens, but some of this is just getting silly at this point.
In any coaching search in the last 10 years, when has the national media reported anything other than "simple talks" prior to an announcement of a new head coach at any university. Look, I have no idea who is being talked to, courted, wooed, or anything... But every admin keeps a smokescreen going around a search. It's SOP.
Quote from: LastWarrior on March 27, 2014, 08:01:06 AM
If this is really true, I'd highly doubt our administration would fly to Richmond unless they thought we stood a really good shot at landing him. I mean really good.
Agreed. If true, which I have significant doubt, its not about leverage...there was mutual interest earlier in the week, but had to get new prez on board. If there is a meeting, its not some desperate attempt by MU, it was pre-arranged.
Quote from: RBSC on March 27, 2014, 08:03:33 AM
In any coaching search in the last 10 years, when has the national media reported anything other than "simple talks" prior to an announcement of a new head coach at any university. Look, I have no idea who is being talked to, courted, wooed, or anything... But every admin keeps a smokescreen going around a search. It's SOP.
Respect the process.
Was the last coaching vacancy THIS suspenseful? This is fun..
Quote from: Skatastrophy on March 27, 2014, 07:58:51 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/uq2dd3W.jpg)
I much preferred the picture of Doc's daughter to this
This is speculation all over again that's unneeded. If true, it could literally mean anything. Hell it could be misinformation put out there to leverage a different candidate into accepting an offer. If anything that's probably what it is, as there has been no information in the public domain to indicate Shaka is still a possibility.
Quote from: mu03eng on March 27, 2014, 08:07:43 AM
This is speculation all over again that's unneeded. If true, it could literally mean anything. Hell it could be misinformation put out there to leverage a different candidate into accepting an offer. If anything that's probably what it is, as there has been no information in the public domain to indicate Shaka is still a possibility.
BINGO
Quote from: mu03eng on March 27, 2014, 08:07:43 AM
This is speculation all over again that's unneeded. If true, it could literally mean anything. Hell it could be misinformation put out there to leverage a different candidate into accepting an offer. If anything that's probably what it is, as there has been no information in the public domain to indicate Shaka is still a possibility.
Wait... I bet that Ben Howland is going to meet the MU administration at the Richmond airport just to throw everyone off! Yeah, that's the ticket... :o
Can someone tell me why we believe this rumor over "Shaka is flying to Milwaukee tonight!"
Also, in the case of most high-profile hires (at least in college football) parties fly to a neutral location. They wouldn't walk through the front door of his home in Richmond.
Maybe a healthy dose of skepticism would benefit some.
Quote from: mu03eng on March 27, 2014, 08:07:43 AM
This is speculation all over again that's unneeded. If true, it could literally mean anything. Hell it could be misinformation put out there to leverage a different candidate into accepting an offer. If anything that's probably what it is, as there has been no information in the public domain to indicate Shaka is still a possibility.
There hasn't been any indication that anyone else is still a possibility either. Marquette seems to now be keeping everything close to vest.
Any major coach like Shaka would use something like this to get a raise. No doubt in my mind.
That hasn't happened yet. Until it does, or MU hires someone else, I have no reason to believe he's not interested.
Almost makes one wish for the old days, pre-social media.
Quote from: MUfan12 on March 27, 2014, 08:13:50 AM
Any major coach like Shaka would use something like this to get a raise. No doubt in my mind.
That hasn't happened yet. Until it does, or MU hires someone else, I have no reason to believe he's not interested.
THIS. Shaka parlayed all the talk last year into more money. No reason to think he wouldn't do it again.
Quote from: StCroix64 on March 27, 2014, 08:17:00 AM
THIS. Shaka parlayed all the talk last year into more money. No reason to think he wouldn't do it again.
Well, he could do this again for a modest raise, or he could give into the talk and double up, or better.
^ well as long as he donates some to the Blue and Gold fund like Archie...
Quote from: Shack on March 27, 2014, 07:58:12 AM
Warrior Ram - How does this process differ from what you guys observed the past couple of years with Minnesota and UCLA. Specifically in terms of timing definitiveness or statements acknowledging his willingness to stay at VCU. Seems to me Shakas inability to decide is causing this whole thing to be delayed. Meaning there still is a chance
I'll leave that up to Gopher to answer, if he so chooses. I think he would know better.
Why is MU busting its collective @ss to land someone who clearly needs a ton of convincing to come here when there is a more highly accomplished candidate, with a long-term track record of success and putting players in the NBA, openly saying he WANTS to be at Marquette?
Oh...and this candidate already did his dance at the "blue blood" school, has a chip on his shoulder from the way it ended, and is highly unlikely (in my opinion) to want to go down that road again, meaning he doesn't view MU as a stepping stone job. How is THIS not the most attractive prospect?
Anyone?
Quote from: humanlung on March 27, 2014, 08:32:21 AM
Why is MU busting its collective @ss to land someone who clearly needs a ton of convincing to come here when there is a more highly accomplished candidate, with a long-term track record of success and putting players in the NBA, openly saying he WANTS to be at Marquette?
Oh...and this candidate already did his dance at the "blue blood" school, has a chip on his shoulder from the way it ended, and is highly unlikely (in my opinion) to want to go down that road again, meaning he doesn't view MU as a stepping stone job. How is THIS not the most attractive prospect?
Anyone?
If Ben Howland was the sexiest candidate, he'd have been hired last year somewhere.
Quote from: Hards_Alumni on March 27, 2014, 08:34:35 AM
If Ben Howland was the sexiest candidate, he'd have been hired last year somewhere.
He made $2.3M to go fishing this year.
Quote from: Hards_Alumni on March 27, 2014, 08:34:35 AM
If Ben Howland was the sexiest candidate, he'd have been hired last year somewhere.
Actually he was paid last year to fly fish. He would've been a fool to work!
edit: damnit chapman!
Quote from: Hards_Alumni on March 27, 2014, 08:34:35 AM
If Ben Howland was the sexiest candidate, he'd have been hired last year somewhere.
Not sure that's true. By most accounts he was happy to have the year off to count his (UCLA's) money.
Quote from: MUlegends on March 27, 2014, 07:52:19 AM
Not that this matters much but are we sure DR is still on the BOT? My source, seriously a source, indicated that he resigned his spot.
Seriously? We're questioning whether Doc is still on the BoT or not?
As much as no national media outlet has said SS is interested in the MU job, no national media has said he isn't either.
I can understand that VCU fans don't want to lose SS, but their credibility is almost zero when they report things like MU called SS to gauge his interest and he hung up the phone on them.
I think a fair assumption at this point is SS has interest in the MU job, not sure to what degree, and he's giving MU shot to alleviate his concerns vis-a-vis the school presidency.
This is, indeed, happening.
I have a *hunch* we will have a yes or no from Shaka by this afternoon. May not be made public, but I have a feeling this is the "take it or leave it" meeting.
After I saw Brad Stevens leave Butler last summer, a coach that was so entrenched and committed to Butler and Indiana basketball, I was convinced that Buzz was not going to stay here for the long haul. The eras of the Jim Calhouns, Jim Boeheims, Mike Kryszewskis, and Tom Izzos are over. Coaches do not stay long term anymore. The challenge of building something new (and possibly better) at another school or different team is too great not to pass up. Coaching windows are as small as ever in today's world.
I can definitely state that Shaka Smart WILL leave for another job - it may not be a Marquette, but it will be somewhere else.
Quote from: humanlung on March 27, 2014, 08:32:21 AM
Oh...and this candidate already did his dance at the "blue blood" school, has a chip on his shoulder from the way it ended, and is highly unlikely (in my opinion) to want to go down that road again, meaning he doesn't view MU as a stepping stone job. How is THIS not the most attractive prospect?
Anyone?
Fair point, but how can you be sure BH wouldn't leave if the "right" job opened up? It's a lovely thought to think he would be here for the long haul, but how realistic is that? Doesn't everyone have a price?
And this speculation that SS needs "a ton of convincing" is just that. Do we truly know anything at this point? I guess we should just respect the process...
Quote from: humanlung on March 27, 2014, 08:32:21 AM
Why is MU busting its collective @ss to land someone who clearly needs a ton of convincing to come here when there is a more highly accomplished candidate, with a long-term track record of success and putting players in the NBA, openly saying he WANTS to be at Marquette?
Oh...and this candidate already did his dance at the "blue blood" school, has a chip on his shoulder from the way it ended, and is highly unlikely (in my opinion) to want to go down that road again, meaning he doesn't view MU as a stepping stone job. How is THIS not the most attractive prospect?
Anyone?
I don't necessarily disagree. I'm a Howland guy, but short answer would be that MU believes Smart is the best option. Longer answer...it isn't nearly as black and white/cut and dried as you make it out to be.
Bigger question my mind, is if Smart decides to stay put, do they immediately move on Howland, or are they not actually interested in him?
Quote from: Hards_Alumni on March 27, 2014, 08:34:35 AM
If Ben Howland was the sexiest candidate, he'd have been hired last year somewhere.
A few years ago, Indiana hired the "sexiest" candidate. Looks like they'd like to have a do-over on that one.
Given me solid. proven, motivated, and accomplished over sexy every day. Just my opinion.
Flight aware shows this over Richmond.
(http://www.libertymaven.com/wp-content/uploads/bostonwhois.jpg)
Quote from: WesMatthewsFanClub on March 27, 2014, 08:38:58 AM
Fair point, but how can you be sure BH wouldn't leave if the "right" job opened up? It's a lovely thought to think he would be here for the long haul, but how realistic is that? Doesn't everyone have a price?
And this speculation that SS needs "a ton of convincing" is just that. Do we truly know anything at this point? I guess we should just respect the process...
Thank you, Wesley. You have always understood the process and look where it landed you. People need to look at you as an example.
Quote from: T-Bone on March 27, 2014, 08:42:00 AM
Flight aware shows this over Richmond Kenosha.
(http://www.libertymaven.com/wp-content/uploads/bostonwhois.jpg)
Quote from: tower912 on March 27, 2014, 08:16:16 AM
Almost makes one wish for the old days, pre-social media.
Coming from a College of Comm alumnus - so much of this.
Respect the Paul.
You guys are totally right, no one outside a tight circle at MU knows with certainty what is going on.
I formed my opinion, and it's just that, an opinion, based on what Smart has done over the last few years while flirting with other offers and what has transpired this go-round with MU. Again, much of this is based on speculation. I give you that.
That said, Howland flat out said he wanted to be here. That appears to be fact. It gets back to my first post, when a guy who made his bones at UCLA stacking up THREE final fours and he WANTS to be here... Man, hard not to jump at that.
I have faith MU will get this right and I do respect the process. I just don't understand the process from my seat outside looking in.
Quote from: NavinRJohnson on March 27, 2014, 08:40:30 AM
I don't necessarily disagree. I'm a Howland guy, but short answer would be that MU believes Smart is the best option. Longer answer...it isn't nearly as black and white/cut and dried as you make it out to be.
Bigger question my mind, is if Smart decides to stay put, do they immediately move on Howland, or are they not actually interested in him?
There is interest in Howland. There *may* be someone we are more interested in than Howland, but less than Shaka.
Quote from: Shack on March 27, 2014, 07:58:12 AM
Warrior Ram - How does this process differ from what you guys observed the past couple of years with Minnesota and UCLA. Specifically in terms of timing definitiveness or statements acknowledging his willingness to stay at VCU. Seems to me Shakas inability to decide is causing this whole thing to be delayed. Meaning there still is a chance
The Minnesota process was very different. The administration put a tight lid on communications and it was mostly wild/certain speculation Shaka would come because of his relationship with AD Norwood Teague. It was clear pretty fast that Shaka wasn't coming. Then radio silence for like three weeks. And then They announced - Richard Pitino. Who hasn't turned out to be that bad a coach, despite the fact that he looks like a student manager. I predict five years from now he'll be the new Shaka, and the blue bloods will come calling.
Quote from: Hards_Alumni on March 27, 2014, 08:34:35 AM
If Ben Howland was the sexiest candidate, he'd have been hired last year somewhere.
No benefit to signing last year, he made several million NOT to coach. Pure business decision
Quote from: Shack on March 27, 2014, 07:58:12 AM
Warrior Ram - How does this process differ from what you guys observed the past couple of years with Minnesota and UCLA. Specifically in terms of timing definitiveness or statements acknowledging his willingness to stay at VCU. Seems to me Shakas inability to decide is causing this whole thing to be delayed. Meaning there still is a chance
The difference last year was that ALL of the speculation and flight tracking was perpetuated from some asshat called VCUinsider or something of that ilk. When it all went down and Teague made the announcement, it was never, ever confirmed if the talks went anywhere past Teague making a call to his former hire to see if he was interested...thats it. We had all the same flighttracker crap, tweets and media in a tizzy...on something Teague never confirmed, not denied any of it at all happened.
The "common sense" thought at Minnesota was that the connection between Teague and SS would lure him to Minnesota.
Like I have said a number of times...all the posting by supposed insiders that KNEW is so similar, its funny.
I live in Wisconsin, grew up with Minnesota season tix and many of my family members graduates of the U. MY Wisconsin school has ALWAYS been MU...I am by no stretch a Badger fan and can't stand Ryan. As we always say, "better dead, than red"
Quote from: humanlung on March 27, 2014, 08:32:21 AM
Why is MU busting its collective @ss to land someone who clearly needs a ton of convincing to come here when there is a more highly accomplished candidate, with a long-term track record of success and putting players in the NBA, openly saying he WANTS to be at Marquette?
Oh...and this candidate already did his dance at the "blue blood" school, has a chip on his shoulder from the way it ended, and is highly unlikely (in my opinion) to want to go down that road again, meaning he doesn't view MU as a stepping stone job. How is THIS not the most attractive prospect?
Anyone?
Who says Howland is even still an option from either his side or ours? I'd be fine with Howland but keep in mind he has some UCLA baggage, and if the reports are to believed their was baggage left over for Buzz and MU with the Halloween issue....do we want to co-mingle those baggages? Not saying we shouldn't but it's not cut and dry.
Quote from: T-Bone on March 27, 2014, 08:42:00 AM
Flight aware shows this over Richmond.
(http://www.libertymaven.com/wp-content/uploads/bostonwhois.jpg)
Except that's Boston. Maybe that's the 'neutral' location? Lovell is flying there to meet Shaka and Cords is flying there (separately of course) to meet Howland.
It makes sense, I mean Doc coached in Boston, right?
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 27, 2014, 08:46:41 AM
No benefit to signing last year, he made several million NOT to coach. Pure business decision
And I believe that if he got hired then UCLA didn't have to pay his buyout so by not taking another job he was able to stick it to them a bit. (Correct me if I'm wrong.)
Quote from: humanlung on March 27, 2014, 08:44:40 AM
You guys are totally right, no one outside a tight circle at MU knows with certainty what is going on.
I formed my opinion, and it's just that, an opinion, based on what Smart has done over the last few years while flirting with other offers and what has transpired this go-round with MU. Again, much of this is based on speculation. I give you that.
That said, Howland flat out said he wanted to be here. That appears to be fact. It gets back to my first post, when a guy who made his bones at UCLA stacking up THREE final fours and he WANTS to be here... Man, hard not to jump at that.
I have faith MU will get this right and I do respect the process. I just don't understand the process from my seat outside looking in.
Kind of agree with this at this point. If he has done this flirtation process with multiple schools... and seems to be doing it here... do we want a guy who might be hyper prone to flirting with other schools, could be a(nother) prima dona. On the other hand, a guy with 3 FF's wants to be here and we sit on that? Seems odd.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 27, 2014, 08:46:41 AM
No benefit to signing last year, he made several million NOT to coach. Pure business decision
Well aside from keeping his ear to the ground, staying up on recruits etc.
I get keeping the money, but taking a year off is kind of like taking a year off from college.
There are no direct flights from Mitchel, Timmerman, Waukesha or Dane and Norfolk or Richmond Airfields.
4 flights between Chicago area airports and Richmond however
https://flightaware.com/
If there's one thing I'll take away from this coaching search it's that there are A LOT of loose lips on our Board.
Quote from: Ari Gold on March 27, 2014, 08:57:42 AM
There are no direct flights from Mitchel, Timmerman, Waukesha or Dane and Norfolk or Richmond Airfields.
4 flights between Chicago area airports and Richmond however
https://flightaware.com/
I believe someone last night said that if the tail number is hidden, you can't track the flight via flightaware. Apparently Strong's personal jet has it's tail number hidden.
Quote from: RTP on March 27, 2014, 08:45:12 AM
There is interest in Howland. There *may* be someone we are more interested in than Howland, but less than Shaka.
.....and He may be coaching Friday night!
Quote from: Ari Gold on March 27, 2014, 08:57:42 AM
There are no direct flights from Mitchel, Timmerman, Waukesha or Dane and Norfolk or Richmond Airfields.
4 flights between Chicago area airports and Richmond however
https://flightaware.com/
The only thing I am certain about this whole thing is that if the administration was flying out there they would be taking a private jet and therefore wouldn't show up on this.
Quote from: bengelking on March 27, 2014, 08:46:39 AM
The Minnesota process was very different. The administration put a tight lid on communications and it was mostly wild/certain speculation Shaka would come because of his relationship with AD Norwood Teague. It was clear pretty fast that Shaka wasn't coming. Then radio silence for like three weeks. And then They announced - Richard Pitino. Who hasn't turned out to be that bad a coach, despite the fact that he looks like a student manager. I predict five years from now he'll be the new Shaka, and the blue bloods will come calling.
...AND extorion-hungry tramps?
Quote from: Skatastrophy on March 27, 2014, 07:58:51 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/uq2dd3W.jpg)
ahhh, that's a cutout of doc...
check the easel-like legs behind 'him'.
sheeesh.
Quote from: warrior07 on March 27, 2014, 08:55:37 AM
Kind of agree with this at this point. If he has done this flirtation process with multiple schools... and seems to be doing it here... do we want a guy who might be hyper prone to flirting with other schools, could be a(nother) prima dona. On the other hand, a guy with 3 FF's wants to be here and we sit on that? Seems odd.
Again, keep in mind this is not JUST about basketball for MU. Yes, basketball is a huge focal part but as the out reach arm of the larger vision. Part of the incompatibility it seems with Buzz was him not being on board with whatever the new vision is. So if we understand the new vision(some of which is revealed with the new prez) we get an idea of what the coaching hire will look like. I don't know that Howland fits that vision
Quote from: Ari Gold on March 27, 2014, 08:57:42 AM
There are no direct flights from Mitchel, Timmerman, Waukesha or Dane and Norfolk or Richmond Airfields.
4 flights between Chicago area airports and Richmond however
https://flightaware.com/
Batten?
Yesterday VCU assistant Mike Rhoades' introductory press conference as the new head coach at Rice was delayed to today due to "mechanical" issues with his flight. Today the "powers that be at Marquette" are flying into Richmond to meet with Smart.
Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I think they are related. Wouldn't VCU want to retain Rhoades if Smart left?
Quote from: CoachingSearchNightmare on March 27, 2014, 08:59:53 AM
If there's one thing I'll take away from this coaching search it's that there are A LOT of loose lips on our Board.
Dunno, the leaks here have been about as bad as the leaks in the Penn State James Franklin, if not a little better than that.....this is the internet age and the new norm....twitter didn't exist the last time we went through this process we must respect.
Quote from: denverMU on March 27, 2014, 09:01:02 AM
.....and He may be coaching Friday night!
We're flattered, Mr. Calipari, but we won't be needing your services at Marquette.
Quote from: TVDirector on March 27, 2014, 09:02:17 AM
ahhh, that's a cutout of doc...
check the easel-like legs behind 'him'.
sheeesh.
OMG, I hope you're joking.
Quote from: bean on March 27, 2014, 09:03:50 AM
Yesterday VCU assistant Mike Rhoades' introductory press conference as the new head coach at Rice was delayed to today due to "mechanical" issues with his flight. Today the "powers that be at Marquette" are flying into Richmond to meet with Smart.
Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I think they are related. Wouldn't VCU want to retain Rhoades if Smart left?
He got in and met with his new team late last night.
Quote from: MUStudent on March 27, 2014, 09:08:40 AM
He got in and met with his new team late last night.
Okay, thanks for the info. I'll move on to my next conspiracy. :)
Quote from: MUStudent on March 27, 2014, 09:08:40 AM
He got in and met with his new team late last night.
I just can't imagine Shaka letting his associate head coach leave for Rice if he had any inkling of leaving VCU.
Quote from: bean on March 27, 2014, 09:11:54 AM
Okay, thanks for the info. I'll move on to my next conspiracy. :)
There is no Rice basketball team.... :o
Quote from: Jet915 on March 27, 2014, 09:13:31 AM
I just can't imagine Shaka letting his associate head coach leave for Rice if he had any inkling of leaving VCU.
Agreed, but maybe Rhoades wanted a challenge. You never know.
Quote from: Jet915 on March 27, 2014, 09:13:31 AM
I just can't imagine Shaka letting his associate head coach leave for Rice if he had any inkling of leaving VCU.
Arguments cut both ways for that.
This
Quote from: mumike22 on March 27, 2014, 07:36:13 AM
Per Roy Schmidt @prepsbullseye tweet
Well then ...
DONE DEAL!
Quote from: Jet915 on March 27, 2014, 09:13:31 AM
I just can't imagine Shaka letting his associate head coach leave for Rice if he had any inkling of leaving VCU.
This is giving me the most doubt about Shaka to MU.
Quote from: Jet915 on March 27, 2014, 09:13:31 AM
I just can't imagine Shaka letting his associate head coach leave for Rice if he had any inkling of leaving VCU.
Unless word spread to Shaka and Rhoades that the latter wasn't next in line.
Tony Benford was Marquette's AHC and he left to coach North Texas. Mike Hopkins is Cuse's AHC and he's been putting his name in for jobs last spring and this spring. Getting a head job isn't easy. It's why everyone thought Buzz was nuts when he left New Orleans to be Crean's assistant.
The AHC tag is typically more indicative of an assistant who is likely to leave because of their potential than of an assistant who is designated as an automatic successor.
Quote from: Golden Avalanche on March 27, 2014, 09:27:02 AM
Unless word spread to Shaka and Rhoades that the latter wasn't next in line.
Tony Benford was Marquette's AHC and he left to coach North Texas. Mike Hopkins is Cuse's AHC and he's been putting his name in for jobs last spring and this spring. Getting a head job isn't easy.
Actually, pretty easy as long as you have the money to pay for one.
Quote from: Golden Avalanche on March 27, 2014, 09:27:02 AM
Unless word spread to Shaka and Rhoades that the latter wasn't next in line.
Rhoades still is "next in line" as much as anyone. Shaka might be the face of HAVOC and is certainly a great coach, but Rhoades was the architect of our defensive and pressing schemes. He's a great X's and O's guy and a good recruiter to boot. He was too good a coach for us to keep a secret, but if Shaka ever leaves I know a lot of VCU faithful who hope Rhoades comes back to take his place.
Quote from: MU82 on March 27, 2014, 09:31:15 AM
Actually, pretty easy as long as you have the money to pay for one.
:o
Quote from: Heavy Gear on March 27, 2014, 08:36:49 AM
Seriously? We're questioning whether Doc is still on the BoT or not?
As much as no national media outlet has said SS is interested in the MU job, no national media has said he isn't either.
I can understand that VCU fans don't want to lose SS, but their credibility is almost zero when they report things like MU called SS to gauge his interest and he hung up the phone on them.
I think a fair assumption at this point is SS has interest in the MU job, not sure to what degree, and he's giving MU shot to alleviate his concerns vis-a-vis the school presidency.
No one has said anything like that except for a troll.
Also, I would tend to think all of this talk of "the media hasn't confirmed nor denied" would be more reason to err on the side of caution. Assume the status quo. No?
Did they ever fix the mechanical issues that caused Rhoades's flight/press conference to be delayed?
It's going to be a long 4:15 until this presser.
Just an observation....
With Shaka, there are a LOT of people that have a vested interest in what's going on. And, with that, comes a lot of people that probably have an idea something's going down. More people = more chances for something to leak.
Howland, on the other hand, doesn't have a job right now. No AD, coaches, players or anyone other than family that's worried about his whereabouts. Less chance of "news" leaking.
Quote from: THRILLHO on March 27, 2014, 09:46:06 AM
is
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Quote from: klyrish on March 27, 2014, 09:45:20 AM
It's going to be a long 4:15 until this presser.
You think that's bad, just wait til it comes and goes with no new information. Make your head explode.
Quote from: Niv Berkowitz on March 27, 2014, 09:47:21 AM
Sparta! (?)
I was hoping to create one long collaborative post all with one word replies, but I think that is a very satisfying ending.
Quote from: NavinRJohnson on March 27, 2014, 09:48:28 AM
You think that's bad, just wait til it comes and goes with no new information. Make your head explode.
You think that's bad...
(http://bbsimg.ngfiles.com/1/24433000/ngbbs50f4ecd976b78.jpg)
Once again all we can do is wait. All these reports are useless. We need to hear something from Marquette. Maybe we will today. Maybe. Y
Quote from: Eford4President2016 on March 27, 2014, 09:43:40 AM
Did they ever fix the mechanical issues that caused Rhoades's flight/press conference to be delayed?
Yes, he arrived late last night. https://twitter.com/Chronicle_Owls/status/449016010977189888 (https://twitter.com/Chronicle_Owls/status/449016010977189888)
Quote from: bean on March 27, 2014, 09:52:00 AM
Yes, he arrived late last night. https://twitter.com/Chronicle_Owls/status/449016010977189888 (https://twitter.com/Chronicle_Owls/status/449016010977189888)
Are we sure that's not another MU student journalist?
Quote from: Aughnanure on March 27, 2014, 09:50:56 AM
You think that's bad...
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Well played!!! One of the best South Park's ever. Just missing a shot of the manatees.
Quote from: MUlegends on March 27, 2014, 07:52:19 AM
Not that this matters much but are we sure DR is still on the BOT? My source, seriously a source, indicated that he resigned his spot.
This post shows how much absolutely worthless "sourced" material is out there. This "source" has to be the dumbest sh## out there or you are for posting it.
Quote from: humanlung on March 27, 2014, 08:32:21 AM
Why is MU busting its collective @ss to land someone who clearly needs a ton of convincing to come here when there is a more highly accomplished candidate, with a long-term track record of success and putting players in the NBA, openly saying he WANTS to be at Marquette?
Oh...and this candidate already did his dance at the "blue blood" school, has a chip on his shoulder from the way it ended, and is highly unlikely (in my opinion) to want to go down that road again, meaning he doesn't view MU as a stepping stone job. How is THIS not the most attractive prospect?
Anyone?
My feeling as well. If the new MU prez is flying to Richmond today, hopefully it's with a "take it NOW or leave it" offer...and Cords is sitting in LA waiting to walk over and sign Howland.
Quote from: Shack on March 27, 2014, 07:47:09 AM
I think Shaka should owe MU money when this cluster fack is all done. Still believe we don't keep dragging this onwith him if we didn't have a good shot. If he wasn't interested he would have said no by now. Maybe is still better than a no
How about Matthews? Buzz probably spent a lot of time and recruiting dollars trying to get him and he picked Kentucky.
Quote from: GooooMarquette on March 27, 2014, 10:08:12 AM
My feeling as well. If the new MU prez is flying to Richmond today, hopefully it's with a "take it NOW or leave it" offer...and Cords is sitting in LA waiting to walk over and sign Howland.
Cords has a press conference in a few hours
Quote from: LAZER on March 27, 2014, 10:10:44 AM
Cords has a press conference in a few hours
You think all of this talk about Hologram Al McGuire (HoloGuire) was a joke? Who do you think is gonna be running the press conference?
Quote from: JakeBarnes on March 27, 2014, 10:12:34 AM
You think all of this talk about Hologram Al McGuire (HoloGuire) was a joke? Who do you think is gonna be running the press conference?
Dang! Beat me to it!
Is "Media Availability" the same as "Press Conference"?
Quote from: GooooMarquette on March 27, 2014, 10:08:12 AM
My feeling as well. If the new MU prez is flying to Richmond today, hopefully it's with a "take it NOW or leave it" offer...and Cords is sitting in LA waiting to walk over and sign Howland.
If SS turns down this offer it won't be due to the lack of money offered
If it is true that someone is going to Dixie from Milwaukee today, I highly doubt it is for a negotiating session. Shaka would not say "come on down" if he was planning to turn it down. Unless, of course, he is a first class dick.
Quote from: deep vacuum on March 27, 2014, 07:48:39 AM
2PM presser on search update only
5PM new coach leaked to national press
6PM Wisconsin S16 game
6:30PM MU announces SS as new head coach
ESPN Talks about MU non stop during remainder of. Wisconsin game
Nice
Quote from: Knight Commission on March 27, 2014, 10:17:25 AM
If it is true that someone is going to Dixie from Milwaukee today, I highly doubt it is for a negotiating session. Shaka would not say "come on down" if he was planning to turn it down. Unless, of course, he is a first class dick.
We just got a new prez. According to this thread, he is meeting with the prez. I imagine it isn't a done deal, but this is a reassurance meeting to assuage any concerns SS had about the administration. Whether that goes our way or not, who knows. But if true, it's clear that SS has interest if meeting with some of our admin.
Quote from: LAZER on March 27, 2014, 09:25:08 AM
This is giving me the most doubt about Shaka to MU.
I don't necessarily think that Shaka is coming to Marquette.
But, just for argument's sake, I actually think that if hypothetically a coach was bailing for another university, letting their top assistant find their own new gig makes perfect sense. Easy for everyone to make a "clean break."
Quote from: mumike22 on March 27, 2014, 07:36:13 AM
Per Roy Schmidt @prepsbullseye tweet
For those of us that aren't on the InterWebs as much, can someone give me some background on Roy Schmidt and a general idea of his credibility level? Thanks. Ring Out Ahoya.
Quote from: Knight Commission on March 27, 2014, 10:17:25 AM
If it is true that someone is going to Dixie from Milwaukee today, I highly doubt it is for a negotiating session. Shaka would not say "come on down" if he was planning to turn it down. Unless, of course, he is a first class dick.
Given how this *may* have happened at something like 3-4 other major programs now, I'm beginning to worry that might be the case...
Quote from: Mike_Marquette on March 27, 2014, 10:22:11 AM
For those of us that aren't on the InterWebs as much, can someone give me some background on Roy Schmidt and a general idea of his credibility level? Thanks. Ring Out Ahoya.
He runs a recruiting site out of Chicago and has made his name as an insider to Chicago recruiting. He's definitely worth paying attention to, but he's been wrong before on this type of stuff.
Keefe on the lookout at the Richmond airport......
Quote from: LAZER on March 27, 2014, 10:27:04 AM
He runs a recruiting site out of Chicago and has made his name as an insider to Chicago recruiting. He's definitely worth paying attention to, but he's been wrong before on this type of stuff.
Only 2400 followers. That's not a credible source for me
Quote from: Mike_Marquette on March 27, 2014, 10:22:11 AM
For those of us that aren't on the InterWebs as much, can someone give me some background on Roy Schmidt and a general idea of his credibility level? Thanks. Ring Out Ahoya.
Excellent source for Illinois hoops and recruiting. I personally think his source is Ganzer and/or a Chicago recruit/family member at MU.
Quote from: atk13thst on March 27, 2014, 10:28:59 AM
Only 2400 followers. That's not a credible source for me
His account is private. Roy and Harv are Chicago legends.
Actually, I don't even know why I'm responding to you. You clearly do not know much, if anything.
I cannot wait until this is over and all these new posters fade away from Scoop.
Quote from: LAZER on March 27, 2014, 10:27:04 AM
He runs a recruiting site out of Chicago and has made his name as an insider to Chicago recruiting. He's definitely worth paying attention to, but he's been wrong before on this type of stuff.
Sounds like a typical bastard.
Quote from: atk13thst on March 27, 2014, 10:28:59 AM
Only 2400 followers. That's not a credible source for me
That's your perogative. Not saying his word is gospel, but it's worth paying attention to.
Quote from: PTM on March 27, 2014, 10:32:45 AM
His account is private. Roy and Harv are Chicago legends.
Actually, I don't even know why I'm responding to you. You clearly do not know much, if anything.
I cannot wait until this is over and all these new posters fade away from Scoop.
Why so angry man. Calm down
Quote from: LAZER on March 27, 2014, 10:33:26 AM
That's your perogative. Not saying his word is gospel, but it's worth paying attention to.
How would someone like him be in the know, but not Goodman?
Quote from: atk13thst on March 27, 2014, 10:36:59 AM
How would someone like him be in the know, but not Goodman?
They have different sources?
I'm worried that reptuations are no longer on the line since a lot of writers/bloggers/those privy have already been inaccurate regarding this hiring process. It's almost as if at this point, a lesser form of journalistic integrity is acceptable for this story.
Quote from: PTM on March 27, 2014, 10:32:45 AM
His account is private. Roy and Harv are Chicago legends.
Actually, I don't even know why I'm responding to you. You clearly do not know much, if anything.
I cannot wait until this is over and all these new posters fade away from Scoop.
Pissed there are other fans
Thinks others do not matter
My house. Y'all go home!
Quote from: atk13thst on March 27, 2014, 10:36:59 AM
How would someone like him be in the know, but not Goodman?
Goodman isn't getting any info from MU's side of things. Persona non grata.
IWB and Roy are recruiting experts so I assume their info is coming from relationships built with players and families who have been or currently recruited to MU. Another possibility is Jerry W. Long time Chicago guy and still roaming the halls of the Al. Again, a guess but I do have a basis for the guess.
National press most likely have different sources. Coaches, AD's, SIDS, etc. Not sure if someone like goodman wold be connected w a recruit or family. Different sources I assume.
Well, Doc, Dick Strong, and Dr Lovell are probably back on the plane by now. Let's hope they have a new guest with them.
Quote from: Fullodds on March 27, 2014, 10:40:59 AM
IWB and Roy are recruiting experts so I assume their info is coming from relationships built with players and families who have been or currently recruited to MU. Another possibility is Jerry W. Long time Chicago guy and still roaming the halls of the Al. Again, a guess but I do have a basis for the guess.
National press most likely have different sources. Coaches, AD's, SIDS, etc. Not sure if someone like goodman wold be connected w a recruit or family. Different sources I assume.
Thanks for clarifying. That's all I wanted to know.
Quote from: markwet on March 27, 2014, 10:40:45 AM
Pissed there are other fans
Thinks others do not matter
My house. Y'all go home!
Yea u summed that up pretty nicely
Quote from: Fullodds on March 27, 2014, 10:40:59 AM
IWB and Roy are recruiting experts so I assume their info is coming from relationships built with players and families who have been or currently recruited to MU. Another possibility is Jerry W. Long time Chicago guy and still roaming the halls of the Al. Again, a guess but I do have a basis for the guess.
National press most likely have different sources. Coaches, AD's, SIDS, etc. Not sure if someone like goodman wold be connected w a recruit or family. Different sources I assume.
Even if Goodman knew that these guys were in fact flying to Richmond, I don't think he's likely to report that type of stuff.
Quote from: atk13thst on March 27, 2014, 10:44:10 AM
Yea u summed that up pretty nicely
PTM may have come at you a little strong but it's not like you simply asked who they were. First you said they're not collegebullseye so not credible then you made reference to the number of followers they have. I don't know about you but when I make dumb statements I expect to get called out
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 27, 2014, 10:49:22 AM
PTM may have come at you a little strong but it's not like you simply asked who they were. First you said they're not collegebullseye so not credible then you made reference to the number of followers they have. I don't know about you but when I make dumb statements I expect to get called out
Ok maybe I shouldve been more blunt by saying how would a "prep expert" know something that a person like Goodman dont. But its been clarified now so......moving right along>>>>>>
I love whenever there's big Marquette news. The same things always happen:
1. Tons of new posters flood the boards
2. Lurkers start posting
3. People that spend too much time on message boards start insulting people for having low post counts
4. Newbies band together once they get sick of being bullied
5. Fights break out in every thread
6. What were we talking about in the first place?
/signed - High post-count master race.
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 27, 2014, 10:49:22 AM
PTM may have come at you a little strong but it's not like you simply asked who they were. First you said they're not collegebullseye so not credible then you made reference to the number of followers they have. I don't know about you but when I make dumb statements I expect to get called out
+1. The Schmidt Brothers name doesn't get dragged through crap around here.
Quote from: Mike_Marquette on March 27, 2014, 10:21:03 AM
I don't necessarily think that Shaka is coming to Marquette.
But, just for argument's sake, I actually think that if hypothetically a coach was bailing for another university, letting their top assistant find their own new gig makes perfect sense. Easy for everyone to make a "clean break."
Rhoades wants his own gig. He has been with SS since 2009 and prior to that was a head coach in DIII. If anything I think this helps SS want to move on (i.e., a long-time assistant deciding to move on to do something different may confirm the appropriateness of such action). Here is what Rhoade's is quoted as saying when he joined VCU back in 2009 "I had some opportunities over the years, but I just felt like it was the time and it was the place I wanted to be," Rhoades said. "At this point in my career, it was time to follow through in my career with something I wanted to do." I assume he had the same feelings now and hope that they rubbed off a bit on SS.
http://www.vcuathletics.com/information/directory/bios/Rhoades_Mike
Quote from: Skatastrophy on March 27, 2014, 10:58:38 AM
I love whenever there's big Marquette news. The same things always happen:
1. Tons of new posters flood the boards
2. Lurkers start posting
3. People that spend too much time on message boards start insulting people for having low post counts
4. Newbies band together once they get sick of being bullied
5. Fights break out in every thread
6. What were we talking about in the first place?
/signed - High post-count master race.
Sounds like I need to get my post counts up then huh? I dont wanna be the hated new guy who gets jumped on haha..j/k but people do need to take it easy. Its just the internet.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on March 27, 2014, 10:58:38 AM
I love whenever there's big Marquette news. The same things always happen:
1. Tons of new posters flood the boards
2. Lurkers start posting
3. People that spend too much time on message boards start insulting people for having low post counts
4. Newbies band together once they get sick of being bullied
5. Fights break out in every thread
6. What were we talking about in the first place?
/signed - High post-count master race.
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Quote from: atk13thst on March 27, 2014, 11:02:25 AM
Sounds like I need to get my post counts up then huh? I dont wanna be the hated new guy who gets jumped on haha..j/k but people do need to take it easy. Its just the internet.
Seriously, how does anyone have knowledge of where the MU private jet is going? Who knows that any of the staff are flying to VCU??? Let's get some solid facts and discussion here people !! Rumor and conjecture gets old quickly. What's really sad is the lack of thought that goes into many theories I have been reading on here.
Quote from: PTM on March 27, 2014, 11:01:26 AM
+1. The Schmidt Brothers name doesn't get dragged through crap around here.
Wait a second? What about your profile picture?!?!?!
(I know - that's one of the better skits from that era)
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on March 27, 2014, 11:05:59 AM
Seriously, how does anyone have knowledge of where the MU private jet is going? Who knows that any of the staff are flying to VCU??? Let's get some solid facts and discussion here people !! Rumor and conjecture gets old quickly. What's really sad is the lack of thought that goes into many theories I have been reading on here.
You go first. Where's your solid info?
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on March 27, 2014, 11:05:59 AM
Rumor and conjecture gets old quickly.
It does? This crap's been going on since abouttistime Monday when the bullseye-IWB echo chamber went into overdrive. It's Thursday! Clearly not old to a whole lot of folks.
I hope this is positive, but I'm still skeptical.
Quote from: ShakaforMU on March 27, 2014, 10:41:58 AM
Well, Doc, Dick Strong, and Dr Lovell are probably back on the plane by now. Let's hope they have a new guest with them.
Considering Doc was coaching the Cippers last night in New Orleans and tonight in Dallas, it is safe to assume he is not on any flight with the guys you mention.
Quote from: 79Warrior on March 27, 2014, 11:17:52 AM
Considering Doc was coaching the Cippers last night in New Orleans and tonight in Dallas, it is safe to assume he is not on any flight with the guys you mention.
HoloDoc, however, will be in attendance.
Quote from: 79Warrior on March 27, 2014, 11:17:52 AM
Considering Doc was coaching the Cippers last night in New Orleans and tonight in Dallas, it is safe to assume he is not on any flight with the guys you mention.
Hopefully we will find out soon
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on March 27, 2014, 11:05:59 AM
Seriously, how does anyone have knowledge of where the MU private jet is going? Who knows that any of the staff are flying to VCU??? Let's get some solid facts and discussion here people !! Rumor and conjecture gets old quickly. What's really sad is the lack of thought that goes into many theories I have been reading on here.
this new guy is no fun
Quote from: Done Deal on March 27, 2014, 11:19:48 AM
this new guy is no fun
Agreed. Who needs solid facts when we can have wild rumors?
Wooden to Marquette!
Quote from: GooooMarquette on March 27, 2014, 11:22:01 AM
Agreed. Who needs solid facts when we can have wild rumors?
Wooden to Marquette!
Is he dead yet? How about Al to marquette? Hehe
Quote from: Done Deal on March 27, 2014, 11:19:48 AM
this new guy is no fun
No fun eh? NOTHING LIKE ANOTHER RUMOR TO FALL FLAT ON YOUR FACE AGAIN!!!
(http://www.planetdan.net/pics/misc/midget2.gif)
Meanwhile, our intrepid JS beat reporter is still working the Bruce Weber angle while all of this is allegedly going on.
Quote from: Ahoya06 on March 27, 2014, 11:26:09 AM
Meanwhile, our intrepid JS beat reporter is still working the Bruce Weber angle while all of this is allegedly going on.
Truly, he has his finger on the pulse of the Marquette community.
OK, saved by the gif
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on March 27, 2014, 11:24:37 AM
No fun eh? NOTHING LIKE ANOTHER RUMOR TO FALL FLAT ON YOUR FACE AGAIN!!!
(http://www.planetdan.net/pics/misc/midget2.gif)
KW, they are midgets. And they are wrestling. And one slides across the ring on his face.
Quote from: Ari Gold on March 27, 2014, 08:57:42 AM
There are no direct flights from Mitchel, Timmerman, Waukesha or Dane and Norfolk or Richmond Airfields.
4 flights between Chicago area airports and Richmond however
https://flightaware.com/
Whoa whoa whao...If this flight happened it had to be filed. FAA requires it. And if it was filed then it is tracked. All you need is the Bort Number. If you have the Bort Number then you can find it on sites like Flightaware. You do have the Bort Number, right?
The flight happened. Just because a commercial website doesn't list the flight doesn't mean the aircraft commander didn't file. That's the problem with sites like flightaware. But if you have the Bort Number all things are possible.
I've filed a few flight plans in my time...
Quote from: 79Warrior on March 27, 2014, 11:17:52 AM
Considering Doc was coaching the Cippers last night in New Orleans and tonight in Dallas, it is safe to assume he is not on any flight with the guys you mention.
He may have spent a little extra time in NOLA to hang out with his son too.
Quote from: Aughnanure on March 27, 2014, 09:14:05 AM
There is no Rice basketball team.... :o
Well, they're not
that bad...
Quote from: keefe on March 27, 2014, 11:30:08 AM
Whoa whoa whao...If this flight happened it had to be filed. FAA requires it. And if it was filed then it is tracked. All you need is the Bort Number. If you have the Bort Number then you can find it on sites like Flightaware. You do have the Bort Number, right?
The flight happened. Just because a commercial website doesn't list the flight doesn't mean the aircraft commander didn't file. That's the problem with sites like flightaware. But if you have the Bort Number all things are possible.
I've filed a few flight plans in my time...
I first read this as "Bork Number"
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Quote from: keefe on March 27, 2014, 11:30:08 AM
Whoa whoa whao...If this flight happened it had to be filed. FAA requires it. And if it was filed then it is tracked. All you need is the Bort Number. If you have the Bort Number then you can find it on sites like Flightaware. You do have the Bort Number, right?
The flight happened. Just because a commercial website doesn't list the flight doesn't mean the aircraft commander didn't file. That's the problem with sites like flightaware. But if you have the Bort Number all things are possible.
I've filed a few flight plans in my time...
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mQknPM-mDsU/TiFLrVZqV5I/AAAAAAAAAPA/9bS8R2bx5v4/s1600/1309578969803.jpg)
Quote from: klyrish on March 27, 2014, 11:26:44 AM
Truly, he has his finger on the pulse of the Marquette community.
Better hope he doesn't. My hunch for days has been that there is something to the Bruce Weber thing.
Where's airman O'Malley to testify?
Quote from: Ari Gold on March 27, 2014, 11:34:11 AM
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Fantastic.
Quote from: tower912 on March 27, 2014, 11:29:42 AM
KW, they are midgets. And they are wrestling. And one slides across the ring on his face.
Ok, this made me laugh. Well played, sir.
Quote from: atk13thst on March 27, 2014, 11:02:25 AM
Sounds like I need to get my post counts up then huh? I dont wanna be the hated new guy who gets jumped on haha..j/k but people do need to take it easy. Its just the internet.
High post count snobs around here are just the garden variety Cliff Klavens of the internet. When they reach out to slap a newcomer, the best thing to do is ignore them.
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on March 27, 2014, 11:05:59 AM
Rumor and conjecture gets old quickly.
How's this for rumor and conjecture...
Sunday morning:
Doc speaks to Shaka, briefly conveys positive feedback to Cords. Broeker misinterprets & informs some BoT members of "done deal," despite deal not actually being done.
Sunday evening:
Cords and Fr. Wild speak with Doc. Doc clarifies SS concern with lack of leadership.
Cord and Wild get BoT exec committee and pres. search committee on the line. Decision made to accelerate pres hiring.
Monday morning:
Dr. Lovell contacted, accepts position & briefed on SS.
Monday afternoon:
Phone call to Dwayne Wade (paraphrased conversation follows)
Cords: Dwayne... how are you? Yeah, yeah, yeah, listen, shut up for a second... you know we're looking for a new coach and we need to put the hard sell on the guy, and we figured, well, you know with you being our top hoops alum in the NBA, and you said if we could ever use your help...
Wild: [in the background] Dammit, Bill give me the f*ing phone.
Wild: Hello Dwayne. How are you my son. You mind if we crash your pad to schmooze the Shak-entourage tomorrow night? Really. Bless you. Oh yeah... for shizzle. What? Oh really? It's been how long since the kids said it? Well never mind, see you tomorrow night.
Monday evening:
Dick Strong enlisted. Strong's jet is fueled up.
Tuesday Morning:
Lots of crap at crappy prices.
Tuesday Afternoon:
Strong, Wild, Cords and Lovell depart for Miami. Separate jet lands in Richmond and departs for Miami 30 minutes later, Shak-entourage in tow.
Tuesday Evening:
Introduce new pres, wine, dine, pass the time. Slide the offer sheet across the table during cherries jubilee. Epic game of Scattergories ensues. Just before bed, SS asks for 48 hours to decide, and if affirmative, to tie up loose ends in Richmond.
Wednesday Morning:
Golf & lunch at Waffle House
Wednesday Afternoon:
Strong, Lovell, Wild and Cords hop on the plane back to Milwaukee. The Shak-entourage departs back to Richmond.
Current Time:
Plane still sitting on tarmac in Richmond waiting on SS decision, flight plans for both MKE and LAX programmed into computer.
Quote from: RBSC on March 27, 2014, 11:38:24 AM
High post count snobs around here are just the garden variety Cliff Klavens of the internet. When they reach out to slap a newcomer, the best thing to do is ignore them.
Cliff Klaven was a boss.
Quote from: MUfan12 on March 27, 2014, 10:40:52 AM
Goodman isn't getting any info from MU's side of things. Persona non grata.
He played the Mugrack back in the day. What did he do to piss off the MU admin?
(http://iaanhughes.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/goodman.jpg?w=735&h=489)
Quote from: reinko on March 27, 2014, 11:41:58 AM
Cliff Klaven was a boss.
Did he run for President?
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 27, 2014, 10:49:22 AM
PTM may have come at you a little strong but it's not like you simply asked who they were. First you said they're not collegebullseye so not credible then you made reference to the number of followers they have. I don't know about you but when I make dumb statements I expect to get called out
Playing with MY toys
This is MY sandbox not yours
May you burn in hell
This is obviously not the first time Shaka has been through the courting process, but interesting to see how it was handled last year when considered for UCLA and Minnesota. The rumors were eventually put to rest via a STATEMENT, as reported by ESPN:
"We're extremely thankful for the tremendous belief shown in us by Dr. Rao, Ed McLaughlin and VCU," Smart said in a statement Thursday. "We're also incredibly appreciative of the phenomenal fans that support our program and university. We are very excited about the challenges that lie ahead and the student-athletes that we have the pleasure of working with on a daily basis. Our goal will always remain to progressively move our student-athletes forward on and off the court."
I have yet to see such a statement from Shaka himself......
So what's the deal with airline food?
Quote from: Benny B on March 27, 2014, 11:41:50 AM
How's this for rumor and conjecture...
Sunday morning:
Doc speaks to Shaka, briefly conveys positive feedback to Cords. Broeker misinterprets & informs some BoT members of "done deal," despite deal not actually being done.
Sunday evening:
Cords and Fr. Wild speak with Doc. Doc clarifies SS concern with lack of leadership.
Cord and Wild get BoT exec committee and pres. search committee on the line. Decision made to accelerate pres hiring.
Monday morning:
Dr. Lovell contacted, accepts position & briefed on SS.
Monday afternoon:
Phone call to Dwayne Wade (paraphrased conversation follows)
Cords: Dwayne... how are you? Yeah, yeah, yeah, listen, shut up for a second... you know we're looking for a new coach and we need to put the hard sell on the guy, and we figured, well, you know with you being our top hoops alum in the NBA, and you said if we could ever use your help...
Wild: [in the background] Dammit, Bill give me the f*ing phone.
Wild: Hello Dwayne. How are you my son. You mind if we crash your pad to schmooze the Shak-entourage tomorrow night? Really. Bless you. Oh yeah... for shizzle. What? Oh really? It's been how long since the kids said it? Well never mind, see you tomorrow night.
Monday evening:
Dick Strong enlisted. Strong's jet is fueled up.
Tuesday Morning:
Lots of crap at crappy prices.
Tuesday Afternoon:
Strong, Wild, Cords and Lovell depart for Miami. Separate jet lands in Richmond and departs for Miami 30 minutes later, Shak-entourage in tow.
Tuesday Evening:
Introduce new pres, wine, dine, pass the time. Slide the offer sheet across the table during cherries jubilee. Epic game of Scattergories ensues. Just before bed, SS asks for 48 hours to decide, and if affirmative, to tie up loose ends in Richmond.
Wednesday Morning:
Golf & lunch at Waffle House
Wednesday Afternoon:
Strong, Lovell, Wild and Cords hop on the plane back to Milwaukee. The Shak-entourage departs back to Richmond.
Current Time:
Plane still sitting on tarmac in Richmond waiting on SS decision, flight plans for both MKE and LAX programmed into computer.
Good stuff...
Quote from: Skatastrophy on March 27, 2014, 10:58:38 AM
I love whenever there's big Marquette news. The same things always happen:
1. Tons of new posters flood the boards
2. Lurkers start posting
3. People that spend too much time on message boards start insulting people for having low post counts
4. Newbies band together once they get sick of being bullied
5. Fights break out in every thread
6. What were we talking about in the first place?
/signed - High post-count master race.
Paltry post counts prove
That some are just not worthy
My dick is bigger
Quote from: keefe on March 27, 2014, 11:49:39 AM
Paltry post counts prove
That some are just not worthy
My dick is bigger
Hahahahahaha you are killing it with these haiku.
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on March 27, 2014, 11:05:59 AM
Seriously, how does anyone have knowledge of where the MU private jet is going? Who knows that any of the staff are flying to VCU??? Let's get some solid facts and discussion here people !! Rumor and conjecture gets old quickly. What's really sad is the lack of thought that goes into many theories I have been reading on here.
Mike Deane's Dark Glasses
Made the N I T look good
Return to no where
Quote from: keefe on March 27, 2014, 11:49:39 AM
Paltry post counts prove
That some are just not worthy
My dick is bigger
Post counts prove nothing
Your dick is bigger than what?
That is a Gherkin.
Quote from: keefe on March 27, 2014, 11:30:08 AM
Whoa whoa whao...If this flight happened it had to be filed. FAA requires it. And if it was filed then it is tracked. All you need is the Bort Number. If you have the Bort Number then you can find it on sites like Flightaware. You do have the Bort Number, right?
The flight happened. Just because a commercial website doesn't list the flight doesn't mean the aircraft commander didn't file. That's the problem with sites like flightaware. But if you have the Bort Number all things are possible.
I've filed a few flight plans in my time...
Maybe Colonel Nathan R. Jessup had it altered,
You guys are crazy
My dick's the smallest by far
Bow to the Tucked One
Quote from: ecompt on March 27, 2014, 11:56:09 AM
Maybe Colonel Nathan R. Jessup had it altered,
Maybe he can make it so a plane didn't take off, but we can sure as hell prove that one landed.
I have a feeling we won't be able to handle the truth.
You gotta think MU wants Smart so bad because it would make nearly every local recruit want to stay and attend MU. He's very respected and highly considered amongst the younger kids here. Diamond Stone would be a lock for MU if Smart came here. Now Howland? who knows...
Small penis contest
Always bet on the Irish
The curse is no lie.
Quote from: StillAWarrior on March 27, 2014, 12:00:56 PM
Maybe he can make it so a plane didn't take off, but we can sure as hell prove that one landed.
(http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_content_width/hash/0f/2a/0f2a2f79bee700d6bd0620db90d1b78e.jpg?itok=0Y8hPJ7Z)
tower
+1
Quote from: keefe on March 27, 2014, 11:30:08 AM
I've filed a few flight plans in my time...
You let them know you were coming?
Quote from: AZWarrior on March 27, 2014, 12:05:06 PM
You let them know you were coming?
Keefe was that good.
"Hey Hakmed... just to let you know, I'm going to drop about 20 megatons on your goat farm in about 2 hours, and there's nothing you can do about it. Yeah... you go ahead and try firing your Kalashnikov at me. Durka durka to you too."
Quote from: keefe on March 27, 2014, 11:53:30 AM
Mike Deane's Dark Glasses
Made the N I T look good
Return to no where
New York Final Four
Storm the Mecca court we did
Marquette Memories
Quote from: Benny B on March 27, 2014, 12:08:31 PM
Keefe was that good.
"Hey Hakmed... just to let you know, I'm going to drop about 20 megatons on your goat farm in about 2 hours, and there's nothing you can do about it. Yeah... you go ahead and try firing your Kalashnikov at me. Durka durka to you too."
Wasn't the entire plot of Team America based on keefe's real life?
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on March 27, 2014, 12:12:35 PM
New York Final Four
Storm the Mecca court we did
Marquette Memories
A decade too late
Ten and Eighteen Travesty
Marquette Memories
Love it when keefe talks dirty about my name.
Quote from: klyrish on March 27, 2014, 12:15:02 PM
Wasn't the entire plot of Team America based on keefe's real life?
Seeing as how the clairvoyant one was always providing the air support, I would say Matt and Trey took some liberties with that story.
Quote from: StillAWarrior on March 27, 2014, 12:17:59 PM
A decade too late
Ten and Eighteen Travesty
Marquette Memories
Greg Clausen You Love
Jarred Lovette Post Moves Sweet
Marquette Memories
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on March 27, 2014, 12:38:23 PM
Greg Clausen You Love
Jarred Lovette Post Moves Sweet
Marquette Memories
Who was cracking these yesterday? Eldon?
lazy man at heart
recruiting trail not taken
where is ladaryl
This whole thing reminds me of Mr. Deeds when the news station is trying to find out who inherits Preston Blake's money. They find out that a private plane flew to Mandrake Fall, New Hampshire with 2 males passangers, but then flew back with 3 males passangers.
Could Shaka be Longfellow Deeds?
Quote from: keefe on March 27, 2014, 12:43:15 PM
lazy man at heart
recruiting trail not taken
where is ladaryl
If glasses come off
You will be fried like bacon
Like Cyclops X Men
So has this bullseye cat tweeted if the crew has rolled in from Richmond yet, or did they have to make a stop in Manhatten first?
Quote from: keefe on March 27, 2014, 12:43:15 PM
lazy man at heart
recruiting trail not taken
where is ladaryl
Who is ladaryl?
Kevin left a lot
Mike slow to fill it back up
Post games always fun
Quote from: NavinRJohnson on March 27, 2014, 01:09:23 PM
So has this bullseye cat tweeted if the crew has rolled in from Richmond yet, or did they have to make a stop in Manhatten first?
Nope. His last tweet was five hours ago and was a retweet of Crean.
Quote from: MARQCAT on March 27, 2014, 01:09:41 PM
Who is ladaryl?
Ledaryl Billingsley, who jilted Mike Deane to go to Tulane. End of line for Deane and Krunti Hester.
Boom Shaka-laka
Lovell starting with a bang
Boom Shaka-laka
Quote from: sixstrings03 on March 27, 2014, 01:16:24 PM
Boom Shaka-laka
Lovell starting with a bang
Boom Shaka-laka
He's on fire
Quote from: keefe on March 27, 2014, 12:43:15 PM
LAzy man aT hEaRt
recruItiNg trAIL not tAken
where is LADarYl
WE DON'T NEED TO KNOW YOUR DATING HABITS, WE JUST WANT TO KNOW WHO THE COACH WILL BE.
Quote from: MisterDMU on March 27, 2014, 01:23:12 PM
WE DON'T NEED TO KNOW YOUR DATING HABITS, WE JUST WANT TO KNOW WHO THE COACH WILL BE.
+1 Nicely done.
Quote from: MisterDMU on March 27, 2014, 01:23:12 PM
WE DON'T NEED TO KNOW YOUR DATING HABITS, WE JUST WANT TO KNOW WHO THE COACH WILL BE.
Or maybe, rather than "lady," ....... it was LAD.....
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me393fyu571qhonz7o1_400.gif)
"Shaka's a done deal."
"'Keep our doctors?' Yes, we can,"
Things I wouldn't trust
Quote from: Boom Shaka-laka on March 27, 2014, 01:32:12 PM
"Shaka's a done deal."
"'Keep our doctors?' Yes, we can,"
Things I wouldn't trust
Do what now?
The next time someone asks me, "Will my kid get a good education at Marquette?" My response will simply be: "We communicate on our basketball message board via Haikus."
Quote from: Avenue Commons on March 27, 2014, 01:38:21 PM
The next time someone asks me, "Will my kid get a good education at Marquette?" My response will simply be: "We communicate on our basketball message board via Haikus."
And if you say that
It would be my suspicion
That they would be sold
Quote from: Avenue Commons on March 27, 2014, 01:38:21 PM
The next time someone asks me, "Will my kid get a good education at Marquette?" My response will simply be: "We communicate on our basketball message board via Haikus."
So is that a yes or a no?
Quote from: Avenue Commons on March 27, 2014, 01:38:21 PM
The next time someone asks me, "Will my kid get a good education at Marquette?" My response will simply be: "We communicate on our basketball message board via Haikus."
I've found my calling!
Is this good? Hard to tell that.
Still looking for job...
Quote from: atk13thst on March 27, 2014, 07:48:43 AM
If Goodman didnt post it then I dont believe. In Goodman I TRUST
That should be in teal. Goodman has no sources at MU now that the staff left.
To send your kids there?
That is a hard decision.
Made for you at 2.
Quote from: NavinRJohnson on March 27, 2014, 01:41:07 PM
So is that a yes or a no?
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Not sure who this guy is (955 followers)
Sports News Junkie @SportNewsJunkie 4m
College Basketball Rumors: Shaka Smart Likely to Take Buzz Williams' Spot at Marquette
#collegebasketball
Quote from: NivTastic on March 27, 2014, 01:48:00 PM
Not sure who this guy is (955 followers)
Sports News Junkie @SportNewsJunkie 4m
College Basketball Rumors: Shaka Smart Likely to Take Buzz Williams' Spot at Marquette
#collegebasketball
Old news in the linked article.
A Shaka Smart hire,
I throw a party. If not,
Like my balls were kicked
Quote from: NivTastic on March 27, 2014, 01:48:00 PM
Not sure who this guy is (955 followers)
Sports News Junkie @SportNewsJunkie 4m
College Basketball Rumors: Shaka Smart Likely to Take Buzz Williams' Spot at Marquette
#collegebasketball
Dude, he's citing Monday's news...
Quote from: MARQCAT on March 27, 2014, 01:09:41 PM
Who is ladaryl?
Last name, Billingsley. Legendary bf'er back in the day. Left MU high and dry at the altar for Tulane. It's all good, doe, 'cuz the cs'er never amounted to more than a hill of beans.
So anybody track down the plane yet? Must have been a long meeting.
Roy Schmidt's word = Gospel
frequent flier miles
accumulating, crazy
M-U-Scoop explodes.