Per Goodman
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN 2m
Marquette has hired Duke associate head coach Steve Wojciechowski, sources told ESPN.
Done deal. No slurp, but let's roll.
Stupid hire. Won't last long
http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=43459.msg607543#msg607543
the original wojo
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Quote from: atk13thst on April 01, 2014, 09:45:43 AM
Stupid hire. Won't last long
Cuonzo gettin real bitter.
Quote from: atk13thst on April 01, 2014, 09:45:43 AM
Stupid hire. Won't last long
easy Cuonzo. go deal with things in knoxville
I feel absolutely nothing about this. :-/
Quote from: Bleuteaux on April 01, 2014, 09:46:43 AM
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yippee.
Quote from: klyrish on April 01, 2014, 09:48:18 AM
I feel absolutely nothing about this. :-/
dito. we'll see
Quote from: MUStudent on April 01, 2014, 09:47:23 AM
Cuonzo gettin real bitter.
Yeap. Also by the thought we just hired Duke's next coach. We really are a stepping stone job. Wojo is officially in training for Duke...
Do Parker and Hood transfer to MU now?
Let the exodus begin.
Well, if it is true, that is a wrap. See you all in 6 years when we go through this again.
Ruby
Do you think Wojo has the capability of getting back some of our recruits?
And when do we have to worry about Coach K retiring? CAN'T WAIT TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN IN 5 YEARS! HOORAY!
Quote from: atk13thst on April 01, 2014, 09:49:59 AM
Yeap. Also by the thought we just hired Duke's next coach. We really are a stepping stone job. Wojo is officially in training for Duke...
Maybe that's Collins... Maybe :P
Seems real now. Just got the text.
Quote from: Ruby on April 01, 2014, 09:50:46 AM
Well, if it is true, that is a wrap. See you all in 6 years when we go through this again.
Ruby
Thats all im saying
Quote from: noblewarrior on April 01, 2014, 09:51:02 AM
Maybe that's Collins... Maybe :P
Still holding out hope huh? I feel you man I feel you lol
April Fools?
Respectin' the process
Could have done worse.. I just hope in 5 or 6 years when this process happens again the program will be in a better state so we can get the hot chick.
Quote from: Ruby on April 01, 2014, 09:50:46 AM
Well, if it is true, that is a wrap. See you all in 6 years when we go through this again.
Ruby
Promise?
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=78&f=1410&t=12784376
I like the hire. Welcome to MU, Wojo!
Quote from: MUunderpants on April 01, 2014, 09:50:57 AM
And when do we have to worry about Coach K retiring? CAN'T WAIT TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN IN 5 YEARS! HOORAY!
Brad Stevens will take the job after Coach K leaves.
Quote from: Ari Gold on April 01, 2014, 09:53:07 AM
April Fools?
Doesn't look like it: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10708664/marquette-hires-duke-assistant-steve-wojciechowski
Marquette hires Steve Wojciechowski
Updated: April 1, 2014, 10:51 AM ET
By Jeff Goodman | ESPN.com
Marquette has hired Duke associate head coach Steve Wojciechowski, sources told ESPN.com.
Wojciechowski, 37, played at Duke in the late 1990s. He has been on Mike Krzyzewski's staff since 1999, and was elevated to associate head coach in 2008.
He replaces Buzz Williams, who led Marquette to the NCAA tournament in five of his six seasons at the helm.
Williams left last month for Virginia Tech following a 17-15 campaign in which the Golden Eagles failed to make the postseason.
QuoteWell, if it is true, that is a wrap. See you all in 6 years when we go through this again.
Ruby
Thats all im saying
LOL. Six years ago I typed essentially the same thing about Buzz and was heavily criticized. Guess I'm a prophet after all, hey.
Quote from: jesmu84 on April 01, 2014, 09:47:51 AM
easy Cuonzo. go deal with things in knoxville
If that load of $hit helps you sleep at night, good for you.
In the meantime, time to get behind Wojo. Hope to retain the key players and recruits. We should find out shortly.
This is a relatively low risk hire for MU. Think of it this way...Wojo took this job to prove himself. Absolutely no guarantee that he will get the Duke job in 6 years now because he is out of his comfort zone. If he does mediocre do you think Duke will really want to hire him? And if he potentially does great at MU does he really seem like the kind of guy to give it away?
Sit back and relax because I think the next couple of years will be fun. However, he needs to get the support of the players and win back recruits ASAP. I think he will be just fine.
Good grief you guys are whiners. Unrealistic expectations are part of the reason Buzz left in the first place.
If Wojo does well enough in the next 5 years that he gets the Duke job over Collins, Dawkins, Amaker, Brey, or whoever else that was at some point the next "coach in waiting" in Durham I'm really going to enjoy the next 5 years!
If this isn't a joke...two things:
1) the hire itself is a fucking joke. Awful. Words can't describe how this sucks.
2) April 1 is a terrible, terrible day. Period.
MikeHunt just posted it on the JS blog.
He got it from Scoop.
Another assistant (associate coach) here for a handful of years to transfer once ideal position opens - or is he here for the long haul?
Bottom line; wojo was going to get a job this off season, would have like to get him after a little seasoning but if he's goons get it done and done right, might as well be here- dude is hooked up with recruiting and team USA bball though
After this crappy season, it figures we wind up with this non-impact hire. Unbelievably uninspiring and disappointing.
Quote from: Boone on April 01, 2014, 10:00:11 AM
After this crappy season, it figures we wind up with this non-impact hire. Unbelievably uninspiring and disappointing.
Take a deep breath before you pass out. Disappointing would have been Wardle. Yeah, we maybe got rejected by a few (1 of who rejects everyone) but you gotta have confidence we got best coach President, AD and BOT could get.
I can't stand Duke, and Wojo is one of my least favorite players ever. HOWEVER, I am capable of convincing myself of anything when it comes to MU hoops. Wojo is more credentialed than Buzz or Crean were when they were hired. Dickie V and Bilas will now be our cheerleaders. Maybe he learned a cutthroat thing or two about recruiting from K. As long as we don't start slapping the floor on D, this COULD work out well. As soon as I see two hands hit the hardwood though, I'm done.
I'm speechless. This is below hiring Wardle even. No argument can be made that Marquette accomplished what they set out to do. This is truly pathetic
I respected the process, and all I got is this stupid shirt.
Mid-major, stepping stone job. That is the decision that has been made of where we are and where we have chosen to be. When my friends from ACC schools tell me this I will nod in agreement. I hope in 5 years when he takes the Duke job we don't hear all the BS about wanting to make an impact hire, interest from top candidates, blah blah blah.
I can't wait for our first "look at what a close group of guys we are" gathering at the free throw line before every foul shot!
This SUCKS!! Immediately makes our team less likable and immediately puts us behind NORTHWESTERN!!! for area recruits.
Other than that, I'm on board.
Great hire. I have always hated Duke but recognize Steve's potential as a head coach/recruiter.
Cuonzo isn't looking so bad now, is he?!?
Quote from: frozena pizza on April 01, 2014, 10:10:53 AM
Mid-major, stepping stone job. That is the decision that has been made of where we are and where we have chosen to be. When my friends from ACC schools tell me this I will nod in agreement. I hope in 5 years when he takes the Duke job we don't hear all the BS about wanting to make an impact hire, interest from top candidates, blah blah blah.
Which coaching candidate wouldn't leave Marquette for the Duke job?
Quote from: Ners on April 01, 2014, 09:55:38 AM
+1000
Awful.
What's worse: Wojo hired or Derrick 35mpg?
Just f'in with you Ners
Wonder if Duke will be able to keep all their recruits.
Not sure where I stand on this. But, if he gets the Duke job in 5 years, I will be happy. Because that will tell us that he succeeded at MU.
Quote from: Niv Berkowitz on April 01, 2014, 09:58:30 AM
If this isn't a joke...two things:
1) the hire itself is a unnatural carnal knowledgeing joke. Awful. Words can't describe how this sucks.
2) April 1 is a terrible, terrible day. Period.
Niv conclusive statements are for the weak-minded. Please explain through your omniscience why this is an "awful" hire.
"Wojciechowski has become a fan favorite among the Duke Nation for his coaching style and intensity."
From Wikipedia...so you know it's true.
Quote from: Niv Berkowitz on April 01, 2014, 09:58:30 AM
If this isn't a joke...two things:
1) the hire itself is a unnatural carnal knowledgeing joke. Awful. Words can't describe how this sucks.
2) April 1 is a terrible, terrible day. Period.
Disagree. Relax. We'll be fine.
Wojo wasn't my first or even 3rd pick. But it isn't a bad hire. And he's our coach now. Time to support him, or go back to Israel Niv ;)
So, just to summarize: Wojo is a terrible coach and Marquette shouldn't have hired him, and also he's going to leave to be the head coach at Duke in a few years.
Flawless logic.
I, for one, am all in favor of giving a top assistant a shot like this. He's an outstanding recruiter, he works hard, and by all accounts he's likeable and loyal. Welcome to Marquette, Wojo!
I feel like this clip is perfect foreshadowing for MUBB:
http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/104243/10000-31-black
"We lucked out on Crean and let it ride on Buzz...let it ride again!"
Quote from: Heavy Gear on April 01, 2014, 10:16:42 AM
Wonder if Duke will be able to keep all their recruits.
Word on the street is Jabari is transferring with Wojo
Hopefully we learned from the Brent years and we don't give him ridiculous raises every year he does something marginally good. When we hired him he was a nobody and should have been cheap. How was he making nearly $3M only 6 years later without even making a Final Four?
Quote from: Pakuni on April 01, 2014, 10:15:56 AM
Which coaching candidate wouldn't leave Marquette for the Duke job?
You have it backwards. Duke most likely wouldn't be looking to hire Marquette's coach, unless Marquette's coach happened to be the most likely successor to Coach K.
Wish this was an april fools joke. Not the impact hire the BE needed.
Also, if it wasn't going to be someone amazing then this is as good as anyone else. I look forward to seeing what he can do and hope for the best.
AWESOME POST - shows the complete stupidity of some of the posters on this board:
Wojo is a terrible coach
Marquette shouldn't have hired him
And he's going to leave to be the head coach at Duke in a few years.
Quote from: MisterDMU on April 01, 2014, 10:19:49 AM
So, just to summarize: Wojo is a terrible coach and Marquette shouldn't have hired him, and also he's going to leave to be the head coach at Duke in a few years.
Flawless logic.
I, for one, am all in favor of giving a top assistant a shot like this. He's an outstanding recruiter, he works hard, and by all accounts he's likeable and loyal. Welcome to Marquette, Wojo!
Quote from: MisterDMU on April 01, 2014, 10:19:49 AM
So, just to summarize: Wojo is a terrible coach and Marquette shouldn't have hired him, and also he's going to leave to be the head coach at Duke in a few years.
Flawless logic.
I, for one, am all in favor of giving a top assistant a shot like this. He's an outstanding recruiter, he works hard, and by all accounts he's likeable and loyal. Welcome to Marquette, Wojo!
This. So, so much this.
Quote from: VolFan on April 01, 2014, 10:15:07 AM
Cuonzo isn't looking so bad now, is he?!?
He still looks the same to me....
Quote from: jesmu84 on April 01, 2014, 10:21:09 AM
Word on the street is Jabari is transferring with Wojo
To the Bucks...
The sky is falling, the sky is falling...give it a chance...have an open mind.
Quote from: MisterDMU on April 01, 2014, 10:19:49 AM
So, just to summarize: Wojo is a terrible coach and Marquette shouldn't have hired him, and also he's going to leave to be the head coach at Duke in a few years.
Flawless logic.
I, for one, am all in favor of giving a top assistant a shot like this. He's an outstanding recruiter, he works hard, and by all accounts he's likeable and loyal. Welcome to Marquette, Wojo!
Very well said!
Got my Mojo workin!
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Not excited at all about this hire. Hated Wojo the player, not sure how he helps at Duke coaching wise. This just stinks.
Quote from: hoyasincebirth on April 01, 2014, 10:22:36 AM
Wish this was an april fools joke. Not the impact hire the BE needed.
I don't think you are trolling, but don't really care for condescension from a Georgetown fan at the moment.
Quote from: BallOccasionallyLies on April 01, 2014, 09:50:52 AM
Do you think Wojo has the capability of getting back some of our recruits?
We will soon find out. After all, isn't that why he was hired, for his recruiting ability? It sure as hell wasn't for his coaching ability/experience. Getting our gig just gives him the experience he will need to compete with Dawkins and Amaker when K steps down.
This is just a huge yawning disappointment and demonstrates two things:
1. Cords and Rivers cache hugely overrated. Not an impact hire.
2. MU is officially not that attractive--hate to say it.
We will find out quickly his recruiting ability: Can he save JJJ, Hill and the others. That can be the only explanation. He has the advantage as they have signed or are there already. Can he land Stone? Not holding my breath.
This smacks of Roy Williams, long time asst. leaving UNC for Kansas and then returning to UNC. Admittedly, MU is not Kansas.
The jury will not be out long on this.
BTW, wasn't Wojo a PG? See what he does with Derrick.
Huge yawner for MU fans.
While I do think he is a good coach I can confirm that most likely when Coach K retires that Wojo will most likely be his successor. I talked to Chris Collins this past year and asked him about if hes staying at Northwestern for the long haul. He told me that Wojo was always Coach K's guy. Things can change, im very aware of that and im usually a pretty positive person on this board. While he will be a good coach for MU, it will most likely only be temporary. With that being said, ill support him regardless.
I don't like the hire. He isn't as committed as Buzz is to VT. His twitter account still says Duke assistant.
https://twitter.com/steve_wojo
Quote from: NickelDimer on April 01, 2014, 10:05:24 AM
I'm speechless. This is below hiring Wardle even. No argument can be made that Marquette accomplished what they set out to do. This is truly pathetic
look at the bright side--Wardle will get the gig next. Unless he is snapped up by then.
Everyone who is losing their mind because they hated him slapping the floor and being the ultimate cheerleader needs to relax. He is a great recruiter just look at who he has been the primary recruiter for...http://247sports.com/Coach/Steve-Wojciechowski-1770 (http://247sports.com/Coach/Steve-Wojciechowski-1770)
I would say Jahlil is pretty good...I would be more concerned with the X's and O'x but have faith, its a guy who led a few damn good teams in the 90s as a pg, and seems like he wants to prove himself. I'm happy about the hire and welcome aboard!
Quote from: chitownwarrior2011 on April 01, 2014, 10:40:54 AM
While I do think he is a good coach I can confirm that most likely when Coach K retires that Wojo will most likely be his successor. I talked to Chris Collins this past year and asked him about if hes staying at Northwestern for the long haul. He told me that Wojo was always Coach K's guy. Things can change, im very aware of that and im usually a pretty positive person on this board. While he will be a good coach for MU, it will most likely only be temporary. With that being said, ill support him regardless.
I agree that this may be a setup like Roy Williams. He will have to compete with Dawkins and Amaker for that job though. And probably Buzz also--just kidding.
Quote from: rmi210 on April 01, 2014, 10:44:10 AM
Everyone who is losing their mind because they hated him slapping the floor and being the ultimate cheerleader needs to relax. He is a great recruiter just look at who he has been the primary recruiter for...http://247sports.com/Coach/Steve-Wojciechowski-1770 (http://247sports.com/Coach/Steve-Wojciechowski-1770)
I would say Jahlil is pretty good...I would be more concerned with the X's and O'x but have faith, its a guy who led a few damn good teams in the 90s as a pg, and seems like he wants to prove himself. I'm happy about the hire and welcome aboard!
This will be answered very quickly about his recruiting prowess: Will JJJ stay, and will Hill and the others still come. And even more, will he land Stone. We will have this answered mostly in the next 30 days, other than Stone.
Quote from: willie warrior on April 01, 2014, 10:51:40 AM
This will be answered very quickly about his recruiting prowess: Will JJJ stay, and will Hill and the others still come. And even more, will he land Stone. We will have this answered mostly in the next 30 days, other than Stone.
I think the first decision we will see in regards to this is Steve Taylor. Talked to him the other day and he said that whether or not he stays depends on the coach so we will see very soon.
First, he was never going to succeed K at dook....not in a million years....
K's coaching tree leaves a lot to be desired so absolutely zero guarantee that this is a good hire:
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-03-23/sports/ct-spt-0324-northwestern-basketball-20130324_1_krzyzewski-s-duke-tommy-amaker-76ers-coach-doug-collins
http://www.pacificnorthwestcoastbias.com/the-mike-krzyzewski-coaching-tree-is-in-need-of-pruning/
Taking a quote from the last article:
"For bigger-name schools, I believe a superior strategy is to pick a successful head coach in a lower division/league. Ohio State has found great success with that approach for both football and basketball, recently with Jim Tressel (Youngstown State) and Thad Matta (Xavier)."
My high school journalism teacher always said " the proof is in the pudding" when evaluating performance and results....
Completely uninspiring hire....the elite programs are laughing at us....very sad day for MU basketball....we could have and should have done much better!
Quote from: Abode4life on April 01, 2014, 10:42:52 AM
I don't like the hire. He isn't as committed as Buzz is to VT. His twitter account still says Duke assistant.
https://twitter.com/steve_wojo
Just hope gomarquette.com doesn't post a pic of Collins when they welcome Wojo.
Quote from: texaswarrior74 on April 01, 2014, 10:53:44 AM
First, he was never going to succeed K at dook....not in a million years....
K's coaching tree leaves a lot to be desired so absolutely zero guarantee that this is a good hire:
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-03-23/sports/ct-spt-0324-northwestern-basketball-20130324_1_krzyzewski-s-duke-tommy-amaker-76ers-coach-doug-collins
http://www.pacificnorthwestcoastbias.com/the-mike-krzyzewski-coaching-tree-is-in-need-of-pruning/
Taking a quote from the last article:
"For bigger-name schools, I believe a superior strategy is to pick a successful head coach in a lower division/league. Ohio State has found great success with that approach for both football and basketball, recently with Jim Tressel (Youngstown State) and Thad Matta (Xavier)."
My high school journalism teacher always said " the proof is in the pudding" when evaluating performance and results....
Completely uninspiring hire....the elite programs are laughing at us....very sad day for MU basketball....we could have and should have done much better!
Did you even consider MU's history of coaching hires before you wrote this?
Quote from: TJ on April 01, 2014, 10:21:50 AM
Hopefully we learned from the Brent years and we don't give him ridiculous raises every year he does something marginally good. When we hired him he was a nobody and should have been cheap. How was he making nearly $3M only 6 years later without even making a Final Four?
Because we are the most "desperate to be cool" school in the country, and everyone plays us like they know it.
Wojciechowski is derived from the name Wojciech, which in turn is derived from "woj" meaning war, and "ciech" meaning joy. One translation is smiling Warrior. Or, perhaps with the Ox gone, Wojo will become the Big Ciech.
Quote from: LAZER on April 01, 2014, 10:56:26 AM
Did you even consider MU's history of coaching hires before you wrote this?
+1
Marquette's most recent hires
High Major Assistants - Kevin O'Neill, Tom Crean, Buzz Williams
Successful mid/low major coaches - Bob Dukiet, Mike Deane
I'll take group 1 every time. No sense worrying about a guy leaving if he's successful. If he's successful enough to draw interest from higher level programs, then we will have done well durting his tenure.
Quote from: willie warrior on April 01, 2014, 10:38:02 AM
We will soon find out. After all, isn't that why he was hired, for his recruiting ability? It sure as hell wasn't for his coaching ability/experience. Getting our gig just gives him the experience he will need to compete with Dawkins and Amaker when K steps down.
This is just a huge yawning disappointment and demonstrates two things:
1. Cords and Rivers cache hugely overrated. Not an impact hire.
2. MU is officially not that attractive--hate to say it.
We will find out quickly his recruiting ability: Can he save JJJ, Hill and the others. That can be the only explanation. He has the advantage as they have signed or are there already. Can he land Stone? Not holding my breath.
This smacks of Roy Williams, long time asst. leaving UNC for Kansas and then returning to UNC. Admittedly, MU is not Kansas.
The jury will not be out long on this.
BTW, wasn't Wojo a PG? See what he does with Derrick.
Huge yawner for MU fans.
You could have brought in a combination of Magic, Steve Nash and Jason Kidd and Derrick would still be what he is.
For some fan reaction from other boards around the ACC who actually know wojo
" wow, from sugar to sh*t"
" Marquette trying to kill the Big East- again"
" oh, no, this mean K might actually get a good assistant to replace him"
SMH!
Quote from: texaswarrior74 on April 01, 2014, 11:11:43 AM
For some fan reaction from other boards around the ACC who actually know wojo
" wow, from sugar to sh*t"
" Marquette trying to kill the Big East- again"
" oh, no, this mean K might actually get a good assistant to replace him"
SMH!
And that means what exactly?
Some Duke boards wondering who is going to recruit big men for them now, as that was one of Wojo's specialties there.
Quote from: texaswarrior74 on April 01, 2014, 11:11:43 AM
For some fan reaction from other boards around the ACC who actually know wojo
" wow, from sugar to sh*t"
" Marquette trying to kill the Big East- again"
" oh, no, this mean K might actually get a good assistant to replace him"
SMH!
And there are no positive posts, no doubt:0
Quote from: slack00 on April 01, 2014, 11:17:27 AM
Some Duke boards wondering who is going to recruit big men for them now, as that was one of Wojo's specialties there.
Yes, believe it or not, Wojo's specialty was coaching the bigs @ Duke. I will say this.... Duke teams are more perimeter oriented, but pass the ball very well. I'm curious to see what type of program Wojo sets up @ MU. If you look at all of the DI coaches out there, Wojo should be able to land some top PG's with his experience. Best of luck Wojo !!! Don't mess it up!!
Quote from: texaswarrior74 on April 01, 2014, 11:11:43 AM
For some fan reaction from other boards around the ACC who actually know wojo
" wow, from sugar to sh*t"
" Marquette trying to kill the Big East- again"
" oh, no, this mean K might actually get a good assistant to replace him"
SMH!
They totally know Wojo like we totally know Creighton and Seton Hall assistants.
Either that or he's one of the more reviled Dookies from his playing days.
Not sure.
Quote from: LAZER on April 01, 2014, 10:56:26 AM
Did you even consider MU's history of coaching hires before you wrote this?
Picked a schmuck from Belmont Fucking Abbey one time.
Picked another dude who looked like Curley.
Quote from: CTWarrior on April 01, 2014, 11:05:53 AM
+1
Marquette's most recent hires
High Major Assistants - Kevin O'Neill, Tom Crean, Buzz Williams
Successful mid/low major coaches - Bob Dukiet, Mike Deane
I'll take group 1 every time. No sense worrying about a guy leaving if he's successful. If he's successful enough to draw interest from higher level programs, then we will have done well durting his tenure.
42 of the last 50 high major hires have come from existing program head coaches. The Dukiet example is apples to oranges....had to make the hire in July because Rick left us high and dry. There's a reason why most of the programs we think we are equal to or better than, hire existing head coaches....less risky and more likely they will hang around longer.
So, we're just assuming Myles Turner just added MU to his list, right?
Quote from: atk13thst on April 01, 2014, 09:45:43 AM
Stupid hire. Won't last long
Yup.
Getting his feet wet with D1 coaching experience before he jumps ship.
He can't take the Duke reins without getting meaningful experience.
Now, here's the opportunity to do that before taking over Duke in the future.
But his name is a perfect fit for Milwaukee!
Quote from: texaswarrior74 on April 01, 2014, 11:11:43 AM
For some fan reaction from other boards around the ACC who actually know wojo
" wow, from sugar to sh*t"
" Marquette trying to kill the Big East- again"
" oh, no, this mean K might actually get a good assistant to replace him"
SMH!
The sugar to sh1t one made me laugh.
Quote from: 77ncaachamps on April 01, 2014, 11:49:59 AM
Yup.
Getting his feet wet with D1 coaching experience before he jumps ship.
He can't take the Duke reins without getting meaningful experience.
Now, here's the opportunity to do that before taking over Duke in the future.
But his name is a perfect fit for Milwaukee!
You do realize if he gets the keys to Duke it'll be because of his success at MU?