Had a chance to meet him today. I will try to alleviate any concerns people had about him not being a people person. I was walking around campus saw him and said welcome to MU and he asked me if I would walk for him for a bit. Awesome guy. Super charismatic, super genuine and interacted with me more in 5 minutes then Pilarz did in his whole tenure. Asked me what I liked about MU, what I didnt like etc. I was ready to rip out a check for him if I had money. From a students perspective an A+ hire based on first impression. Pilarz didnt impress me much when I first heard him during freshman orientation.
Was this after you asked him "Whats up with the coach"?
Quote from: nyg on March 28, 2014, 10:25:06 AM
Was this after you asked him "Whats up with the coach"?
Avoided it but dropped hints saying how much I love MU basketball.
Quote from: chitownwarrior2011 on March 28, 2014, 10:23:27 AM
Had a chance to meet him today. I will try to alleviate any concerns people had about him not being a people person. I was walking around campus saw him and said welcome to MU and he asked me if I would walk for him for a bit. Awesome guy. Super charismatic, super genuine and interacted with me more in 5 minutes then Pilarz did in his whole tenure. Asked me what I liked about MU, what I didnt like etc. I was ready to rip out a check for him if I had money. From a students perspective an A+ hire based on first impression. Pilarz didnt impress me much when I first heard him during freshman orientation.
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Quote from: chitownwarrior2011 on March 28, 2014, 10:23:27 AM
Had a chance to meet him today. I will try to alleviate any concerns people had about him not being a people person. I was walking around campus saw him and said welcome to MU and he asked me if I would walk for him for a bit. Awesome guy. Super charismatic, super genuine and interacted with me more in 5 minutes then Pilarz did in his whole tenure. Asked me what I liked about MU, what I didnt like etc. I was ready to rip out a check for him if I had money. From a students perspective an A+ hire based on first impression. Pilarz didnt impress me much when I first heard him during freshman orientation.
Thats pretty damn cool.
Did an interview on 620 this morning. Thought he came across really, really well.
http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/New-MU-president-talks-basketball-religon-252932711.html
Quote from: chitownwarrior2011 on March 28, 2014, 10:23:27 AM
Had a chance to meet him today. I will try to alleviate any concerns people had about him not being a people person. I was walking around campus saw him and said welcome to MU and he asked me if I would walk for him for a bit. Awesome guy. Super charismatic, super genuine and interacted with me more in 5 minutes then Pilarz did in his whole tenure. Asked me what I liked about MU, what I didnt like etc. I was ready to rip out a check for him if I had money. From a students perspective an A+ hire based on first impression. Pilarz didnt impress me much when I first heard him during freshman orientation.
Was Shaka with him?
Bad link .. was it this?
http://www.620wtmj.com/podcasts/talk/charliesykes/252905051.html
Quote from: chitownwarrior2011 on March 28, 2014, 10:23:27 AM
Had a chance to meet him today. I will try to alleviate any concerns people had about him not being a people person. I was walking around campus saw him and said welcome to MU and he asked me if I would walk for him for a bit. Awesome guy. Super charismatic, super genuine and interacted with me more in 5 minutes then Pilarz did in his whole tenure. Asked me what I liked about MU, what I didnt like etc. I was ready to rip out a check for him if I had money. From a students perspective an A+ hire based on first impression. Pilarz didnt impress me much when I first heard him during freshman orientation.
Stop wasting his time when he could be on the horn with Ben Howland!
Great interview. I appreciate his no-BS approach to answering questions. I was lukewarm on him due to the UWM resume but I think he'll be a great pick.