Who wouldn't go to war for this guy? Love Shaka. Has a chip on his shoulder and has his guy's backs as much as they have his.
Also a great, great coach. Best part in my opinion is his lineups and willingness to ride the hot lineup. Most coaches, even the best, would just give an All American a couple minute blow. Shaka has no problem letting Kolek sit for 5 game minutes if his lineup is rolling.
Let's get one more tomorrow and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.
https://twitter.com/nathanmarzion/status/1727189433320149477?t=qFIUhRrcX9eHiEZ5lVIR7A&s=19
https://twitter.com/BigEastBarroom/status/1727187015010251236?t=DejXXp2U6JtOOpTKvqhIkw&s=19
Obviously others can speak to it better than I can but Shaka getting fired up like that fells like the closest thing Marquette has gotten to Al since Al.
Seeing (I think) Stevie launch in there pull Shaka away from the fracas as if Shaka were a teammate and not a coach was so cool. Its an incredibly fine line to lead these guys but also be with them - and Shaka does it better than anyone I've ever seen. Can't think of a better person to represent our University.
Quote from: MUBurrow on November 22, 2023, 12:02:42 AM
Seeing (I think) Stevie launch in there pull Shaka away from the fracas as if Shaka were a teammate and not a coach was so cool. Its an incredibly fine line to lead these guys but also be with them - and Shaka does it better than anyone I've ever seen. Can't think of a better person to represent our University.
It was Sean, but yeah. Kam jumped in too.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 21, 2023, 11:58:04 PM
Obviously others can speak to it better than I can but Shaka getting fired up like that fells like the closest thing Marquette has gotten to Al since Al.
Need to make sure he retires here. And I think he will. We found our Jay Wright.
Quote from: MUBurrow on November 22, 2023, 12:02:42 AM
Seeing (I think) Stevie launch in there pull Shaka away from the fracas as if Shaka were a teammate and not a coach was so cool. Its an incredibly fine line to lead these guys but also be with them - and Shaka does it better than anyone I've ever seen. Can't think of a better person to represent our University.
Amen, Burrow.
Go read the Kansas message board if you wanna see some vitriol. They HATE Shaka.
Called him a bitch multiple times, someone dropped the C word, and someone said they should throw a bullet pass right at his head.
Good night time reading before bed lol
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 22, 2023, 12:27:18 AM
Go read the Kansas message board if you wanna see some vitriol. They HATE Shaka.
Called him a bitch multiple times, someone dropped the C word, and someone said they should throw a bullet pass right at his head.
Good night time reading
before bed lol
unnatural carnal knowledge them
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 22, 2023, 12:27:18 AM
Go read the Kansas message board if you wanna see some vitriol. They HATE Shaka.
Called him a bitch multiple times, someone dropped the C word, and someone said they should throw a bullet pass right at his head.
Good night time reading before bed lol
If you prefer Bill Self to Shaka Smart...you're a sh1tty human being. Remember when Chaney went after Calapari...this is kind of like that.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 22, 2023, 12:27:18 AM
Go read the Kansas message board if you wanna see some vitriol. They HATE Shaka.
Called him a bitch multiple times, someone dropped the C word, and someone said they should throw a bullet pass right at his head.
Good night time reading before bed lol
At the end of the season, the C very well could stand for Champion.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 22, 2023, 12:27:18 AM
Go read the Kansas message board if you wanna see some vitriol. They HATE Shaka.
Called him a bitch multiple times, someone dropped the C word, and someone said they should throw a bullet pass right at his head.
Good night time reading before bed lol
Obnixous fan base. Loved seeing them leave the arena early!!!
Out here in Hawaii..... boy o boy, the Rock Chalk Jayhawks contingent were extremely salty post game. We were in the hotel bar chanting "we are
Marquette" and some middle aged K fan lady had to stand up and told us to shut up. Geez
From Yahoo Sports:
"I probably shouldn't have gotten so excited," Smart told ESPN Milwaukee in a postgame radio interview. "We're Marquette. We are Marquette, and we don't take a backseat to anyone. If someone wants to step up and challenge us, OK, we're going to challenge them right back."
https://sports.yahoo.com/tempers-flare-with-head-coaches-shaka-smart-and-bill-self-in-no-4-marquettes-upset-of-no-1-kansas-at-maui-invitational-083813074.html
Quote from: NCMUFan on November 22, 2023, 06:02:38 AM
From Yahoo Sports:
"I probably shouldn't have gotten so excited," Smart told ESPN Milwaukee in a postgame radio interview. "We're Marquette. We are Marquette, and we don't take a backseat to anyone. If someone wants to step up and challenge us, OK, we're going to challenge them right back."
https://sports.yahoo.com/tempers-flare-with-head-coaches-shaka-smart-and-bill-self-in-no-4-marquettes-upset-of-no-1-kansas-at-maui-invitational-083813074.html
Very similar comments after we beat UCONN in the BET last year. Love it. Would go to war for him any day. He'll have his team ready.
Quote from: NCMUFan on November 22, 2023, 06:02:38 AM
From Yahoo Sports:
"I probably shouldn't have gotten so excited," Smart told ESPN Milwaukee in a postgame radio interview. "We're Marquette. We are Marquette, and we don't take a backseat to anyone. If someone wants to step up and challenge us, OK, we're going to challenge them right back."
https://sports.yahoo.com/tempers-flare-with-head-coaches-shaka-smart-and-bill-self-in-no-4-marquettes-upset-of-no-1-kansas-at-maui-invitational-083813074.html
Fk yes!!!!
I do not care for Bill Self. At all. Nor do I care for the arrogant and entitled Kansas fan base. Had we shot the ball at a decent clip it would have been a 30 pt ass kicking. As it stands we still dominated them and it was extremely satisfying.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 22, 2023, 12:27:18 AM
Go read the Kansas message board if you wanna see some vitriol. They HATE Shaka.
Called him a bitch multiple times, someone dropped the C word, and someone said they should throw a bullet pass right at his head.
Good night time reading before bed lol
That explains a lot of the errant throws to our sideline by the KU offense
Quote from: NCMUFan on November 22, 2023, 06:02:38 AM
From Yahoo Sports:
"I probably shouldn't have gotten so excited," Smart told ESPN Milwaukee in a postgame radio interview. "We're Marquette. We are Marquette, and we don't take a backseat to anyone. If someone wants to step up and challenge us, OK, we're going to challenge them right back."
https://sports.yahoo.com/tempers-flare-with-head-coaches-shaka-smart-and-bill-self-in-no-4-marquettes-upset-of-no-1-kansas-at-maui-invitational-083813074.html
After the game, when the teams shake hands, did Shaka and Self shake hands... I could not find that nir did they show that I think
Quote from: Daniel on November 22, 2023, 10:26:51 AM
After the game, when the teams shake hands, did Shaka and Self shake hands... I could not find that nir did they show that I think
It was quick. Not sure either made much eye contact.
Shaka and McCullar looked like they had a pleasant exchange though. Looked like they were joking about it.
Quote from: Daniel on November 22, 2023, 10:26:51 AM
After the game, when the teams shake hands, did Shaka and Self shake hands... I could not find that nir did they show that I think
They did a Crean blow by. Then he shared a laugh with the guy that was trash talking and gave the guy a hug who lost his mom.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on November 22, 2023, 12:27:18 AM
Go read the Kansas message board if you wanna see some vitriol. They HATE Shaka.
Called him a bitch multiple times, someone dropped the C word, and someone said they should throw a bullet pass right at his head.
Good night time reading before bed lol
Opponents love losers, and hate winners. Kansas board testimony on how good Shaka and Marquette is.
Quote from: Daniel on November 22, 2023, 10:26:51 AM
After the game, when the teams shake hands, did Shaka and Self shake hands... I could not find that nir did they show that I think
They did. It was a fly by, neither slowed down, no extra words. Shaka showed a lot of class pulling McCullar aside at the end of the handshake line to "makeup" or share nice words. We are beyond lucky to Shaka as our coach.
KU fans are so butthurt on Twitter it's hilarious. They really hate Shaka.
Quote from: MurphysTillClose on November 22, 2023, 10:38:00 AM
KU fans are so butthurt on Twitter it's hilarious. They really hate Shaka.
They should be. We kicked their @$$ and made one of the best teams money can buy give up early.
I don't mind that one bit.
Shaka channeling his energy to our team. Love it.
Like Al's famous quote "A basketball team should reflect a coach's personality ... my teams are obnoxious."