vogue65 mentioned in another thread that Jim McIlvaine is leaving the radio broadcast. Is that true? When? Why? What's he up to next? I think he's been a great complement to Homer over the years, and wish him all the best with whatever he's moving on to.
I can't remember where, but I also thought I heard something about this in the wake of the birth of his son.
I thought he said he was moving after next season during one of the broadcasts this year.
I think he is moving somewhere warm based on a tweet from awhile ago. I think it was a year or two away due to a child finishing up school.
Quote from: cheebs09 on January 02, 2017, 08:54:58 AM
I think he is moving somewhere warm based on a tweet from awhile ago. I think it was a year or two away due to a child finishing up school.
His daughter is a Junior where I teach. I imagine once she graduates (2018) he'll move on from MU too.
He let it slip a few weeks ago on a broadcast, Homer acted suprised and the subject was changed.
I have learned a great deal from listening to him, at 2 (CET) Central European Time, on TuneIn radio.
McAllvane knows his stuff and keeps his emotions out of the reporting and it is far better than the bias we usually hear on FOX 1 where they treat us like poor cousins from Wisconsin.
Does this affect Wojo' s offer to the baby?
Quote from: tower912 on January 02, 2017, 09:34:32 AM
Does this affect Wojo' s offer to the baby?
McAllvane said he was buying a horse farm in Texas for his wife, or something like that. I was cought by suprise so my scratch pad was turned off.
Baby, what baby, yes it is about family priorities. Don't mean to spread rumors, but it was on a public broadcast, I hope my old memory is working on this one, ha.
Quote from: vogue65 on January 02, 2017, 09:49:31 AM
McAllvane said he was buying a horse farm in Texas for his wife, or something like that. I was cought by suprise so my scratch pad was turned off.
Baby, what baby, yes it is about family priorities. Don't mean to spread rumors, but it was on a public broadcast, I hope my old memory is working on this one, ha.
He's mentioned Texas numerous times on Twitter. I don't remember the timeline.
Definitely a bummer. He started off a bit rocky with Homer, but he really settled in and was fantastic compliment. And no offense to Brute Force, he ended up being levels better than George, IMO.
Quote from: vogue65 on January 02, 2017, 09:49:31 AM
McAllvane said he was buying a horse farm in Texas for his wife, or something like that. I was cought by suprise so my scratch pad was turned off.
Baby, what baby, yes it is about family priorities. Don't mean to spread rumors, but it was on a public broadcast, I hope my old memory is working on this one, ha.
He had confirmed this a while back in twitter. Looking to move for warm weather. Wife loves horses, I think that is part of the deal.
Quote from: tower912 on January 02, 2017, 09:34:32 AM
Does this affect Wojo' s offer to the baby?
Don't worry. I'll be checking in after they move to Texas to make sure his room has the proper blue and gold wallpaper.
Hate to lose Mac calling MU games on the radio. As much as I love George Thompson, Mac was a big step up. Always appreciate his insight, analysis and humor. Hope he remains close to the program.
Heard about it a couple weeks ago. Family considerations is all I'll say. Too far to commute.
I'd heard he was here for this season and next....so appreciate him while you can. While I respect George for all sorts of reasons but always preferred Jim in the analyst role
Handled da Bumstead butt reamin' in da best way possible, ai na?
Quote from: 4everwarriors on January 02, 2017, 06:53:30 PM
Handled da Bumstead butt reamin' in da best way possible, ai na?
Better den you handled da Crean one hey?
If Marquette has a hair on its a$$ they are already in advanced discussions with Mr. Thomas Bilde.
Quote from: keefe on January 02, 2017, 07:21:59 PM
If Marquette has a hair on its a$$ they are already in advanced discussions with Mr. Thomas Bilde.
Could be he is already spoken for?
(http://www.bricksite.com//uf/0_9999/8236/M/7f6084b9f5f2a7d41e5a18411d6ca99b.jpg)
Damn dude, that sucks. I love Homer and Mac together.
Quote from: JWags85 on January 02, 2017, 11:31:16 AM
He's mentioned Texas numerous times on Twitter.
Damn ... we gonna lose another one to Shaka?
They had some guy or former player on the broadcast the last game who I thought was very good....a former MU player.
I miss his name, but he mentioned that he wanted to get into coaching but seemed like he would be good in broadcasting. Was it Damon Key?
Darn I forget his name...but he was very insightful...I wish I remembered who it was.
Tony Smith has done a couple of games.
Quote from: MUHoopsFan2 on January 03, 2017, 01:10:01 AM
They had some guy or former player on the broadcast the last game who I thought was very good....a former MU player.
I miss his name, but he mentioned that he wanted to get into coaching but seemed like he would be good in broadcasting. Was it Damon Key?
Darn I forget his name...but he was very insightful...I wish I remembered who it was.
Tony Miller
Indeed, we should start the replacement list of MU players who'd be good next to Homer.
Ousmane Barro is my vote.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on January 03, 2017, 11:44:40 AM
Indeed, we should start the replacement list of MU players who'd be good next to Homer.
Joe Nethen?
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on January 03, 2017, 11:44:40 AM
Indeed, we should start the replacement list of MU players who'd be good next to Homer.
Not sure if it would line up with what they are doing personally but I would like Novak, Otule or D Wilson.
In true Scoop chat fashion my ridiculous suggestion would be Cooby - but just for the blow-outs
Blue, but he wouldn't be there at the finish.
Jerel, but he would keep turning it over to Homer at the wrong time.
Rod Grosse, but he would be there at the beginning of each half and then disappear.
Otule, but he would only see half of the game.
Mayo, but he would spend the game talking about his brother.
Ammo, but he would cash in doing all of the casino commercials.
The quality big man that Crean recruited and developed, but he is a fictional character.
Odartey Blankston, but he would rather do radio at UNLV.
Dameon Mason, but he isn't as good at is as everybody thought he would be.
JjJ, but he keeps losing his train of thought.
+1 Tower.
My mind wondered about Diener. Especially since he's likely to fall a rung down the coaching ladder when Wojo brings in an experience, defensive guru as a mentor (though I know that would cost of the other guys their job, not Diener's).
Dan Fitzgerald, who organized Marquette's alumni team for The Basketball Tournament this past summer, finished his playing career in 2015 and works for Jacobus Wealth Management in Wauwatosa.
I believe Scott Merritt recently wrapped up his playing career overseas and joined the coaching staff of the MU women's basketball team.
Quote from: mug644 on January 03, 2017, 01:05:42 PM
+1 Tower.
My mind wondered about Diener. Especially since he's likely to fall a rung down the coaching ladder when Wojo brings in an experience, defensive guru as a mentor (though I know that would cost of the other guys their job, not Diener's).
When?
Quote from: vogue65 on January 02, 2017, 09:49:31 AM
McAllvane said he was buying a horse farm in Texas for his wife, or something like that. I was cought by suprise so my scratch pad was turned off.
Baby, what baby, yes it is about family priorities. Don't mean to spread rumors, but it was on a public broadcast, I hope my old memory is working on this one, ha.
He mentioned this during the Houston Baptist game broadcast that Will Gates sat in on, mentioned he was looking to move down near San Antonio, you can listen to this on iTunes podcast of the game (really nice that ESPN/MU are putting up the highlights podcast, Wojo post-game interview and Full Gamecast the day after the game on iTunes)
Any of Artie Green, O Lee, Greg Johnson, or Terry Reason, hey?
Shaka may be available after the season. Would be a Smart hire.
4ever
Greg "Pope" Johnson would liven things up.
Only if he knew what dey it was, hey?
The Pope is still a legend. Always love when I run into him.
Quote from: Lazar's Headband on January 03, 2017, 05:56:47 PM
Shaka may be available after the season. Would be a Smart hire.
If Texas canned him, they would no longer be Strong nor Smart.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 03, 2017, 06:49:48 PM
If Texas canned him, they would no longer be Strong nor Smart.
Buzz & Big Mac to Texas!
"(though i know that would cost of the other guys their job, not Diener's)."
so you n wojo be pretty tight then, eyn'ahh?
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 03, 2017, 06:49:48 PM
If Texas canned him, they would no longer be Strong nor Smart.
Hitting on all 8!
Quote from: Dr. Vinnie Boombatz on January 03, 2017, 01:18:16 PM
When?
Just going along with the dream/request of many scoopers. I certainly wouldn't be privy to any particular plans.
Quote from: rocket surgeon on January 03, 2017, 06:58:33 PM
"(though i know that would cost of the other guys their job, not Diener's)."
so you n wojo be pretty tight then, eyn'ahh?
Because Travis is Director of Player Personnel, not a bench coach
Quote from: VegasWarrior77 on January 03, 2017, 06:52:01 PM
Buzz & Big Mac to Texas!
As Boeing goes, so goes the nation, as Texas goes, so goes Boeing.
To avoid full thread derailment......I'd recommend Dr Otule for the Mac replacement
How about Kevin O'Neill?
Not sure he's doing anything.... but wait, half the things he would say you can't broadcast!
Quote from: TSmith34 on January 04, 2017, 01:47:30 PM
Because Travis is Director of Player Personnel, not a bench coach
you are correct, but i was feeding off mug644-
"My mind wondered about Diener. Especially since he's likely to fall a rung down the coaching ladder when Wojo brings in an experience, defensive guru as a mentor"
yo mug-you must go back to the ole "mug rack" days-cool! back when ya could have a cold one in between classes right across from todd wehr chem, 'ey?
Quote from: dgies9156 on January 05, 2017, 07:20:45 AM
How about Kevin O'Neill?
Not sure he's doing anything.... but wait, half the things he would say you can't broadcast!
KO would be awesome. I used to love listening to him on the radio when they let regular folks call in to ask questions. Typical exchange:
Caller: I think you ought to run more plays that set Damon Key up for the three.
KO: Why don't you do whatever you do for a living and let me coach the team?
Chick
I agree on KO on the post game call in show. It was a classic. Several times a year I would call in to KO and ask him how much he missed having Anthony Candelino running the point and it was great response every time.
Quote from: rocket surgeon on January 05, 2017, 10:17:13 AM
you are correct, but i was feeding off mug644-
"My mind wondered about Diener. Especially since he's likely to fall a rung down the coaching ladder when Wojo brings in an experience, defensive guru as a mentor"
yo mug-you must go back to the ole "mug rack" days-cool! back when ya could have a cold one in between classes right across from todd wehr chem, 'ey?
I guess the tongue-in-cheek tone of my original message didn't come through, as implying that Diener couldn't fall down a coaching ladder since he isn't really on it (as the Director of Player Personnel) was what did the falling. I'll try harder next time.
Yes, the mug rack and adjoining pool hall at the Brooks Memorial Union enjoyed my from my presence from 84-88.
Quote from: mug644 on January 05, 2017, 01:20:44 PM
I guess the tongue-in-cheek tone of my original message didn't come through, as implying that Diener couldn't fall down a coaching ladder since he isn't really on it (as the Director of Player Personnel) was what did the falling. I'll try harder next time.
Yes, the mug rack and adjoining pool hall at the Brooks Memorial Union enjoyed my from my presence from 84-88.
sorry-meant no disrespect
pool hall was my temporary training ground(77-81) for da gym, da 'lanche, hegs, da circle inn??? and da ardmore. putting ones quarters on the tables was like a mating ritual. loved to watch opponents chit themselves when ya unzipped your own stick, 'ey? the ole mcdermott special
How about DWade replacing Mac? He can't have too many years left to play.
Be nice to have a former star of his caliber court-side.
loved the banter between george and "home team"
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on January 05, 2017, 05:18:35 PM
How about DWade replacing Mac? He can't have too many years left to play.
Be nice to have a former star of his caliber court-side.
Wade ain't moving back here to do Marquette radio.
Never say never. He and Ms. Union could live high off da hog in a nice duplex in Cudahy, hey?
Did anybody mention Tony Miller? One of Marquette's great point guards, with coaching experience at USC. Think he would provide some great insight and perspective.
Or maybe Tony Smith could add Marquette to his work as an analyst for the Bucks.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on January 05, 2017, 05:18:35 PM
How about DWade replacing Mac? He can't have too many years left to play.
Be nice to have a former star of his caliber court-side.
Not Wade, but anothere NBA player would be great. I think a lot of the McIllvaine insight comes from his professional experience and not college basketball. It would not suprise me if he did some national color as he has paid his dues in Milwaukee and has greatly upped his broarcasting game over the years.
Novak? Not a chance he has much longer left in him. Seems to be very knowledgeable about the game and is an MU legend
Novak would be perfect. Lives around here .. MU legend, many years in the NBA.
We have a winner.
Daniel Fitzgerald
@DanielJohnFitz Daniel Fitzgerald Retweeted ESPN Milwaukee
Great time talking with two #MUBB legends, Earl and Homer! I could get used to this gig!
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on January 06, 2017, 07:50:24 AM
Novak would be perfect. Lives around here .. MU legend, many years in the NBA.
We have a winner.
I'll second the motion, looks like a fun way for a young man to give back in retirement. Please, no former coaches or refs, ha.
Honestly, it doesn't have to be anyone tied to Marquette. McIlvaine has been good not because he's a basketball alum but because he's insightful and entertaining. If they find someone of quality, I don't care if they went to Marquette, played for Marquette, or think we're in Michigan. As long as they deliver a quality broadcast, that's all we really need.
Anyone can capture the requisite enthusiasm when it's their job to do so. Just look at Homer. He has plenty of excitement in the broadcast, but it's clear in his daily talkshow that Marquette isn't a priority for him or his station.
Hell sign me up. I finish my masters degree this year and have some broadcasting experience. Where do I drop off my resume?
Figurin' Steve follows da bloodlines and gets inta coachin', ai na?
Quote from: 4everwarriors on January 06, 2017, 10:54:31 AM
Figurin' Steve follows da bloodlines and gets inta coachin', ai na?
I thought deiner's family was the legendary coaching bloodline
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on January 06, 2017, 01:18:46 PM
I thought deiner's family was the legendary coaching bloodline
There are a lot of very good coaches in the Diener family, but none are Stew Morrill.
Novak's dad coached him at Brown Deer I believe.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on January 03, 2017, 05:53:22 PM
Any of Artie Green, O Lee, Greg Johnson, or Terry Reason, hey?
Artie Green definitely had the hops.
Quote from: JWags85 on January 02, 2017, 11:31:16 AM
He's mentioned Texas numerous times on Twitter. I don't remember the timeline.
He started off a bit rocky with Homer, but he really settled in and was fantastic compliment.
Complement
Mac is awesome. My favorite line was when Homer was talking up his MU career, and Mac replied in a deadpan voice that he was only the second best center named Jim to have played at his high school.
Classic Mac.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on January 03, 2017, 05:53:22 PM
Any of Artie Green, O Lee, Greg Johnson, or Terry Reason, hey?
Artie would be great. He's a character.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 06, 2017, 10:35:27 AM
Hell sign me up. I finish my masters degree this year and have some broadcasting experience. Where do I drop off my resume?
thought you were stayin' across the pond? miss old 'Murica already?
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on January 06, 2017, 08:47:24 PM
thought you were stayin' across the pond? miss old 'Murica already?
Heh, not quite. You haven't seen my twitter the past few days.
Do miss the food though. The grub in London is as bad as everyone makes it out to be.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 06, 2017, 09:18:00 PM
Heh, not quite. You haven't seen my twitter the past few days.
Do miss the food though. The grub in London is as bad as everyone makes it out to be.
Standard British fare is pretty bad. I might suggest Belgo Centraal in Covent Garden, particularly if you like mussels and/or Belgian beer though. The Indian food is also incredible. And of course, a kebab anytime after 2:00am really hits the spot.
From my perspective Tony Smith would be a nice addition to the broadcast however he could show a little more enthusiasm than he does on the Bucks broadcasts.
I suspect Novak goes straight into coaching. Seems like he's doing a lot of that already on the Bucks.
Fitz seems really cool and in the past has used social media well which would also be a nice dimension to continue.
Can't imagine these gigs pay much. A guy like Tony Smith who never made big money in the NBA might actually need a real paying job. Same for Fitz.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 06, 2017, 09:18:00 PM
Heh, not quite. You haven't seen my twitter the past few days.
Do miss the food though. The grub in London is as bad as everyone makes it out to be.
You'll miss the dentists, too.
Take note, MU dental students. There is a whole untapped market out there, appx 60 million strong.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 06, 2017, 09:18:00 PM
Heh, not quite. You haven't seen my twitter the past few days.
Do miss the food though. The grub in London is as bad as everyone makes it out to be.
Asparagus Pub in Battersea was good for us.
Tom Pipines return?
Quote from: WarriorFan on January 06, 2017, 11:15:43 PM
Can't imagine these gigs pay much. A guy like Tony Smith who never made big money in the NBA might actually need a real paying job. Same for Fitz.
I don't think anyone would be doing it for the dough. And it's not exactly a full-time gig. There are plenty of jobs one could have that could work around the broadcast schedule.
Quote from: GooooMarquette on January 06, 2017, 05:20:03 PM
Mac is awesome. My favorite line was when Homer was talking up his MU career, and Mac replied in a deadpan voice that he was only the second best center named Jim to have played at his high school.
Classic Mac.
The other one being Jim Chones, of course.
Quote from: SaveOD238 on January 07, 2017, 02:29:09 PM
The other one being Jim Chones, of course.
So who is the second best history teacher at Jimmy Mac's alma mater?
Quote from: warriorchick on January 07, 2017, 02:57:09 PM
So who is the second best history teacher at Jimmy Mac's alma mater?
Not me, I'm the best!
It did not escape my notice however, that Mac and Chones are right next to each other on the team poster this year, right over Luke's left shoulder. I doubt it was intentional, but I've pointed it out to some of the basketball players and other students. 8th graders lapped it up..."you mean two of the best players to ever play at Marquette BOTH went here!?" (...and Jake Thomas)
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 06, 2017, 09:18:00 PM
Heh, not quite. You haven't seen my twitter the past few days.
Do miss the food though. The grub in London is as bad as everyone makes it out to be.
Sorry, cuz, I don't follow you on twitter. 8-)
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 06, 2017, 09:18:00 PM
Heh, not quite. You haven't seen my twitter the past few days.
Do miss the food though. The grub in London is as bad as everyone makes it out to be.
Not sure where you are eating but London is one of the world's great food cities.
From tapas to curry to steak to campagnard to bountiful fresh and local public markets London offers a dizzying variety of cuisines of stellar quality.
Quote from: keefe on January 07, 2017, 09:43:27 PM
Not sure where you are eating but London is one of the world's great food cities.
From tapas to curry to steak to campagnard to bountiful fresh and local public markets London offers a dizzying variety of cuisines of stellar quality.
are you saying arthur treachers ain't what it used to be? gotta be brexit
Quote from: keefe on January 07, 2017, 09:43:27 PM
Not sure where you are eating but London is one of the world's great food cities.
From tapas to curry to steak to campagnard to bountiful fresh and local public markets London offers a dizzying variety of cuisines of stellar quality.
My thoughts exactly, its like saying the food in Chicago sucks cause you happen to not like deep dish and italian beef. I don't exactly love classic British pub food, but I love eating in London. The Middle Eastern, Indian, and Asian food alone are exceptional, not to mention high quality versions of any European regional cuisine you prefer.
As for the open radio gig, I don't think its anyone's full time job. Pretty sure George Thompson still worked while he did it. Someone like Fitz in financial management/sales could have the flexibility to travel for a few weeknight away games.
Keefe and Jwags85 are dead on from my experience. I haven't been to London in a while, but everyone would say how bad the food is... but they are so wrong. Maybe if you want a hotdog and a hamburger, it's bad, I don't know. Maybe if you eat a traditional english breakfast it's not so great. Maybe if you eat at a dive pub, it isn't great (but would it be here in the USA if you eat at a typical bar?).
But if you like Ethnic food, especially middle eastern, Indian, real Chinese, etc, it is world class. As good as it gets anywhere I've been.
So, since I hear this so often, I'm curious about what you ate and where that was so bad.
Quote from: GOO on January 09, 2017, 10:55:59 AM
Keefe and Jwags85 are dead on from my experience. I haven't been to London in a while, but everyone would say how bad the food is... but they are so wrong. Maybe if you want a hotdog and a hamburger, it's bad, I don't know. Maybe if you eat a traditional english breakfast it's not so great. Maybe if you eat at a dive pub, it isn't great (but would it be here in the USA if you eat at a typical bar?).
But if you like Ethnic food, especially middle eastern, Indian, real Chinese, etc, it is world class. As good as it gets anywhere I've been.
So, since I hear this so often, I'm curious about what you ate and where that was so bad.
Not being a huge fan of Indian food probably doesnt help.
Lack of Mexican food, and decent pizza are the two biggest culprits, and I havent really found a good Chinese place, my local one isnt very good.
Plus im on a student budget.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 06, 2017, 10:31:45 AM
Honestly, it doesn't have to be anyone tied to Marquette. McIlvaine has been good not because he's a basketball alum but because he's insightful and entertaining. If they find someone of quality, I don't care if they went to Marquette, played for Marquette, or think we're in Michigan. As long as they deliver a quality broadcast, that's all we really need.
Anyone can capture the requisite enthusiasm when it's their job to do so. Just look at Homer. He has plenty of excitement in the broadcast, but it's clear in his daily talkshow that Marquette isn't a priority for him or his station.
For your play-by-play guy, I agree that ties aren't necessary. But most color analysts - at least those in the upper Midwest - have typically had a pretty material relationship to the team... Jimmy Mac, Larry McCarren, Max McGee, Ron Santo, Bill Schroeder, Tom Thayer, Dan Gladden, Steve Stone, Jim Sorgi, Mike Shannon, etc.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on January 09, 2017, 11:00:13 AM
Not being a huge fan of Indian food probably doesnt help.
Lack of Mexican food, and decent pizza are the two biggest culprits, and I havent really found a good Chinese place, my local one isnt very good.
I confirm that Mexican is one ethnic cuisine that London does poorly--especially if you have Chicago as a reference point. Plenty of good pizza places, though, particularly if you are willing to go with toppings outside the standard fare. Rocket and fried egg pizza anyone?
Quote from: TSmith34 on January 09, 2017, 11:51:48 AM
I confirm that Mexican is one ethnic cuisine that London does poorly--especially if you have Chicago as a reference point. Plenty of good pizza places, though, particularly if you are willing to go with toppings outside the standard fare. Rocket and fried egg pizza anyone?
Try Wahaca. Its a bit of a chain now, like Giraffe, but the owner was obsessed with Mexican street food so the flavors are actually very good and authentic. Ive went twice on multiple trips and came away very impressed.
As for student budget, that shouldn't matter. I was never fine dining. The best places were small hole in the wall spots that were very reasonable. I don't know what sort of Chinese dishes you're missing, but Chinese, along with Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean are pretty plentiful and fantastic.