Thank you all for working your tails off for OUR team, for representing OUR school with dignity, and for fighting until the very end. You are all true Warriors, and I will miss seeing you in MU uniforms.
WE ARE MARQUETTE!
Amen, brothers! Thanks for the good times, and may the years ahead bring you fond memories of your time at MU. Be the difference in the lives of those whom you touch. Stay strong. Stay loyal. Godspeed!
Thank you for representing MU with class. Thank you for giving your all to the program.
Thanks Juan and Derrick--you always gave 120%. You are honorable representatives of our University.
Matt-thanks for this year. Marquette was better for having you.
Gentlemen,
It's been an honor having you represent our program. Good luck in your future endeavors following graduation and don't be a stranger.
Four NCAA appearances between them, two Sweet 16's and one Elite 8. Two wins over Bucky. Three college degrees. Not too shabby.
They represented MU well!
Congrats to all 3. Thanks for your efforts. Derrick and Juan: never was there a question about your effort.
Best wishes and success in your next phase of your journey.
So you are questioning the effort of Matt?
Quote from: We R Final Four on March 07, 2015, 08:33:26 AM
So you are questioning the effort of Matt?
Let's let the crazy go for today.
Thanks to all three for your hours of effort. Best of luck!
Quote from: Chip Chipman on March 07, 2015, 08:45:03 AM
Come on man....
yeah, I'm sure it was just an honest oversight. ;)
Thank you for your efforts, seniors...
Juan - I can't think of anyone who has had more hustle in the program as long as I have watched Marquette basketball. You have grown from the player that regularly frustrated me with inconsistent play to the team's best rebounder and an impressive defensive player. You have always represented the university well and are an excellent role model. Best of luck in what's next for you!
Derrick - You haven't done anything to deserve the abuse you've gotten on this board. You are the epitome of class and leadership. In all of the interviews I have seen, you are well spoken and you are an excellent role model for kids. Thank you for being an outstanding representative of the university during your time. I remember back to the game against Wisconsin when Junior Cadougan was suspended and you shut them down. You were outstanding!
Matt - Thank you for coming here and helping kick-start the Wojo-era. You are a talented shooter and have represented the university well during your short time. It didn't turn out how you (or the fans) would have hoped for this year, but you have made some incredible shots and led this team through a challenging season. I'm glad you have been able to come back from that horrible fall / concussion as we were all concerned for your health after that.
All three of you have been excellent teammates and have left it all on the floor. The season didn't turn out how we all hoped, but you have set the tone for the Wojo-era with your effort, hustle, and enthusiasm. I wish you men all the best in your future endeavors.
Thank Derrik,Juan and Matt.
We are proud of you and hope you get your degrees.
Quote from: We R Final Four on March 07, 2015, 08:33:26 AM
So you are questioning the effort of Matt?
No--WTF is wrong with you? Matt was here a year, the others 4 years. The other two had lesser talents, which I have posted about many times---but never questioned their effort, which is the distinction. Now that it is crystal clear for you--have at it! WTF is wrong with you?????
Thank you seniors for all your work and being fantastic representatives of the university. Couldn't be more proud to call you fellow alumni.
Quote from: mutodd5 on March 07, 2015, 09:07:07 AM
Thank you for your efforts, seniors...
Juan - I can't think of anyone who has had more hustle in the program as long as I have watched Marquette basketball. You have grown from the player that regularly frustrated me with inconsistent play to the team's best rebounder and an impressive defensive player. You have always represented the university well and are an excellent role model. Best of luck in what's next for you!
Derrick - You haven't done anything to deserve the abuse you've gotten on this board. You are the epitome of class and leadership. In all of the interviews I have seen, you are well spoken and you are an excellent role model for kids. Thank you for being an outstanding representative of the university during your time. I remember back to the game against Wisconsin when Junior Cadougan was suspended and you shut them down. You were outstanding!
Matt - Thank you for coming here and helping kick-start the Wojo-era. You are a talented shooter and have represented the university well during your short time. It didn't turn out how you (or the fans) would have hoped for this year, but you have made some incredible shots and led this team through a challenging season. I'm glad you have been able to come back from that horrible fall / concussion as we were all concerned for your health after that.
All three of you have been excellent teammates and have left it all on the floor. The season didn't turn out how we all hoped, but you have set the tone for the Wojo-era with your effort, hustle, and enthusiasm. I wish you men all the best in your future endeavors.
Well said, particularly the comments regarding Derrick. The kid is a maximum effort player who has always represented MU well.
I gotta say how impressed I am with Juan. California kid coming to cold Wisconsin to play ball. through coaching changes and crappy seasons this year and last, he stayed committed to the program and his education. man of his word and a hard worker.
Ya thanks Juan and Derrick for leaving, this will either be the best or the worse senior day (Carlino is awesome tho)
Quote from: MU72491 on March 07, 2015, 11:49:21 AM
Ya thanks Juan and Derrick for leaving, this will either be the best or the worse senior day (Carlino is awesome tho)
Such a douchey comment. Just go away.
Thanks for eveything seniors. Hope you get a proper send off with a win.
Thank you seniors! Your perseverance through this season is admirable.
Thank you for your effort fellas!
Quote from: MU72491 on March 07, 2015, 11:49:21 AM
Ya thanks Juan and Derrick for leaving, this will either be the best or the worse senior day (Carlino is awesome tho)
You'll be the guy booing during the ceremony I assume? Don't be surprised when someone dumps beer on you
I made my scoop name before Juan had even started school at MU - I was so excited for his development. While he never developed into the player I hoped he would, Juan always gave 200% for his team and was always one of my favorite guys, evenly blindly at times. When he decided not to transfer after his junior year, I was incredibly optimistic about his final two seasons. It really is a shame that he is forced to deal with an injury taking away the best part of his game - his tenacity and energy - as his MU career comes to an end. The few times I interacted with Juan he was truly just a great guy. Here is to a successful career in wherever life takes you Juan!
Derrick was the leader of the MU program the past two years and held that role admirably. He represented the school with class. I have no doubt that Derrick will continue to carry those values as he integrates himself into his new life. Best of luck, Derrick...thank you.
Part of me sort of feels bad for Carlino. I doubt he was counting on a team well under .500. But I cant even imagine where this team would be without him. I think we'd be staring down a 25 loss season. But I tell you what - Matt can light it up as well as anyone in this league, which is the only reason I have even a sliver of hope next week. A healthy Matt COULD go all Kemba Walker on us and carry this team to a Saturday night game with a chance to dance. He's that good. Go out with a splash, Matt - I know it's in there. Thanks for being a warrior!
Ripping seniors on Senior day says way more about the ripper (hint: completely classless) than it does about the seniors.
That was a really poor senior day ceremony. No personal comments, etc
Been thinking about this day for a while. Kind of bummed, no TV here.
Matt, feel badly it was such an unsuccessful year for MU. I didn't realize it would be this bad, and perhaps you did not either. Thanks for your input, and the Creighton win. I think if there had been a better angle, we could have added a Georgetown victory.
As for Juan and Derrick, I can still remember being excited about Juan's mix tape and heading down to the Hotchkiss School to check out Derrick - seems like only yesterday. You've been through a lot, and perhaps you didn't live up to expectations - but that's more the fault of those of us having expectations that were perhaps too optimistic than it is yours. Your four years were rather tumultuous, but you two hung in there. Derrick, I hope you didn't read this board because the crap on it about you was relentless. You both worked your asses off and strove to represent MU well. Even you harshest detractors cannot question your effort, hard work, and loyalty. Here's hoping that those same traits serve you well in your futures.
Anyone there who can comment on how the ceremony was?
I just did. Lasted about three minutes. Marched them out, had them stand by portraits, and done. No videos or comments by anyone. Really poor.
Quote from: Warriors4ever on March 07, 2015, 01:21:15 PM
I just did. Lasted about three minutes. Marched them out, had them stand by portraits, and done. No videos or comments by anyone. Really poor.
Seriously? That's awful
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on March 07, 2015, 01:24:27 PM
Seriously? That's awful
That's how most schools do it. MU has been the exception under Buzz.
Maybe we got spoiled by Buzz, but I was disappointed with this senior day. No speeches, just didn't connect with the seniors or coaching staff. This feels emblematic of the weak game presentation this year.
Quote from: MUEagle1090 on March 07, 2015, 01:30:19 PM
That's how most schools do it. MU has been the exception under Buzz.
I suppose that's possible, but I've been to senior days at over a dozen schools, including some at the D2 level. Everyone of them at least have a speech from the coach.
Not just Buzz .. Crean did it too. Can't remember back to Deane's senior night games.
It was always nice to hear from each kid, and the coach.
Real shame this year. I mean, yeah, the Win/Loss record is awful, but those seniors got shafted.
The Duke way??
Quote from: willie warrior on March 07, 2015, 10:28:17 AM
No--WTF is wrong with you? Matt was here a year, the others 4 years. The other two had lesser talents, which I have posted about many times---but never questioned their effort, which is the distinction. Now that it is crystal clear for you--have at it! WTF is wrong with you?????
Got it--great explanation! ::)