While driving around this morning, I was listening to 102.9 FM. Bob and Brian are having their annual Radio-thon for the MACC Fund.
They had Milwaukee coach Bart Lundy on as a guest. The wide-ranging 30-minute interview was pretty interesting. He talked a lot about the portal, NIL, life as a mid-major (and how he talked to the NC State coach this morning about BJ Freeman).
Then he had this throwaway comment about how Shaka has to be pretty happy with the present he received with Kolek returning.
Did anyone else hear this?
wow, Bob and Brian are still going?
I can't listen right now, but the interview is on Facebook.
Quote from: jficke13 on April 04, 2024, 09:56:19 AM
wow, Bob and Brian are still going?
Yeah...that too.
I heard Dave from the old Dave and Carole show on KLH is retiring this year.
The quote was, "I feel for Shaka because they really had a great year. But he got a really nice gift with Kolek coming back. I mean I think with having that point guard back...that is true right? I didn't make that up? I heard that he's coming back, the little point guard who's fantastic, so Shaka will be okay."
Sounds like he just doesn't know what he's talking about.
"Little" 6-3 PG?
Did he fall for an april fools post HAHAHAH
https://x.com/be_goldeneagle/status/1775907515277984239?s=46&t=jxqs74xjrj0YOEifH9UtCw
Quote from: wadesworld on April 04, 2024, 10:15:55 AM
The quote was, "I feel for Shaka because they really had a great year. But he got a really nice gift with Kolek coming back. I mean I think with having that point guard back...that is true right? I didn't make that up? I heard that he's coming back, the little point guard who's fantastic, so Shaka will be okay."
Sounds like he just doesn't know what he's talking about.
I didn't hear it, but from the quote I wonder if the "gift" was that Kolek came back for the tournament, after missing the 6 prior games. Could that be it?
That's how I took it.
Quote from: mug644 on April 04, 2024, 11:21:20 AM
I didn't hear it, but from the quote I wonder if the "gift" was that Kolek came back for the tournament, after missing the 6 prior games. Could that be it?
The interview was this morning. So questioning himself and saying he heard he's coming back, after discussing MU shooting 4/31 in the NC State game, makes it pretty unlikely he didn't know whether Kolek was "coming back."
Quote from: mug644 on April 04, 2024, 11:21:20 AM
I didn't hear it, but from the quote I wonder if the "gift" was that Kolek came back for the tournament, after missing the 6 prior games. Could that be it?
I think the whole quote is meaningless and he doesn't have any intel
But he absolutely was not talking pre ncaa
I mean Kolek has unfinished business, he'd better come back.
While I have no idea if Kolek is entertaining returning to MU, that is interesting comment from a guy that could have inside info. You don't normally hear coaches make statements about other teams or players without thinking before speaking.
Quote from: Goose on April 04, 2024, 12:55:06 PM
While I have no idea if Kolek is entertaining returning to MU, that is interesting comment from a guy that could have inside info. You don't normally hear coaches make statements about other teams or players without thinking before speaking.
It is very interesting, especially since Tyler and a bunch of MUBB guys play pick up with the UWM guys during the summer frequently. They all know each other very well.
Sounds to me like he's heard it and while saying it out loud realized this might not be public info so he scrambled.
Quote from: NickelDimer on April 04, 2024, 12:58:34 PM
Sounds to me like he's heard it and while saying it out loud realized this might not be public info so he scrambled.
Bingo
Bart confirmed it was an april fools joke about Tyler
https://twitter.com/CoachBartLundy/status/1775946620388917531
Or he heard "something." This just might be a bad game of telephone.
Quote from: MUbiz on April 04, 2024, 01:05:07 PM
Bart confirmed it was an april fools joke about Tyler
https://twitter.com/CoachBartLundy/status/1775946620388917531
He didn't confirm anything. Said it may have been.
And this would also be the easy back track if he slipped up saying something he shouldn't yet.
Kolek is gone, but this tweet doesn't confirm anything.
I don't think Lundy was pulling an April Fools prank or believed one either. It sounded like he caught himself saying something he might regret later. Now, I would still be shocked if TK returned, it definitely was interesting comment that really had nothing to do with the question asked of him.
When do you guys think the players will make their official announcements? Next week after final four?
Not getting my hopes up by any means, but I'm a little surprised we haven't been mentioned with any guards in the portal to this point especially considering Sean is not likely to be ready for the start of the season.
Quote from: CountryRoads on April 04, 2024, 01:13:24 PM
When do you guys think the players will make their official announcements? Next week after final four?
Not getting my hopes up by any means, but I'm a little surprised we haven't been mentioned with any guards in the portal to this point especially considering Sean is not likely to be ready for the start of the season.
I would assume we could possibly see things as early as next week. This week Shaka is having the end of year discussions with the team.
Quote from: CountryRoads on April 04, 2024, 01:13:24 PM
When do you guys think the players will make their official announcements? Next week after final four?
Not getting my hopes up by any means, but I'm a little surprised we haven't been mentioned with any guards in the portal to this point especially considering Sean is not likely to be ready for the start of the season.
I think you can expect Oso is gone with our without an announcement. TKO will go through the process, no idea if he will officially announce that but probably won't make a decision until combine time. Kam I could see announcing if he decides to not go through the process
TAMU
What is the advantage for TK not saying anything until the combine? I think Omax declared right around the FF last year. Not really sure why any of them would not make some announcement sooner than later. I do not watch other team's players that closely when it comes to the draft, but I see no reason to be quiet on the topic.
Quote from: Afroman on April 04, 2024, 09:54:29 AM
While driving around this morning, I was listening to 102.9 FM. Bob and Brian are having their annual Radio-thon for the MACC Fund.
They had Milwaukee coach Bart Lundy on as a guest. The wide-ranging 30-minute interview was pretty interesting. He talked a lot about the portal, NIL, life as a mid-major (and how he talked to the NC State coach this morning about BJ Freeman).
Then he had this throwaway comment about how Shaka has to be pretty happy with the present he received with Kolek returning.
Did anyone else hear this?
Yep. Great interview. I was at work, so the TK might have been at the end. Pissed I didn't listen better.
Kam and Oso being mocked in the 1st round as of this morning on the Ringer. Kolek 2nd Round.
This might sound weird, but I don't think there is any chance Tyler comes back without Kam. Kam could come back without Tyler, but I don't see it the other way around.
I'm in the minority here that thinks Kolek is so devoted to Shaka and the program that he probably is giving real consideration to coming back. But I can't believe he would make that decision before testing the NBA draft waters. My read on the video is that Lundy knew nothing.
Feel highly confident Lundy was fooled by the April Fool's post. Anyone looking ahead should start with the assumption Tyler is leaving.
Tyler 2 Wisc Ave 1 more yr
Brew
I don't think he was fooled, but very possible he just said something ill informed. I would that he would be better informed days after April 1st. If not, he is not very dialed in on his profession or not very sharp.
I have no idea what is really going on. I just find it interesting that neither Oso or Kolek have announced that they were entering the draft. I expected them to announce right away.
Quote from: bilsu on April 04, 2024, 05:05:51 PM
I have no idea what is really going on. I just find it interesting that neither Oso or Kolek have announced that they were entering the draft. I expected them to announce right away.
OMax said something mid April. Furthermore they went through senior day stuff, so maybe they feel they don't need to say anything.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on April 04, 2024, 02:58:47 PM
Kam and Oso being mocked in the 1st round as of this morning on the Ringer. Kolek 2nd Round.
This might sound weird, but I don't think there is any chance Tyler comes back without Kam. Kam could come back without Tyler, but I don't see it the other way around.
Think they are completely independent of one another. Tyler has nothing left to prove here and another year will do nothing to help his ceiling. Does that mean he won't come back? No, but if he does, it's for vibes
Maybe the players don't want to announce anything until after the team banquet next week.
Quote from: bilsu on April 04, 2024, 05:05:51 PM
I have no idea what is really going on. I just find it interesting that neither Oso or Kolek have announced that they were entering the draft. I expected them to announce right away.
A lot of guys presumed to be entering the draft haven't announced it yet.
I wouldn't read anything into it.
Excuse my ignorance but who is Bart Lundy?
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 04, 2024, 06:12:25 PM
Excuse my ignorance but who is Bart Lundy?
You in a manatee food coma??
Its in the 1st post
If Fook'em comes back, he should have his head examined, aina?
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 04, 2024, 06:12:25 PM
Excuse my ignorance but who is Bart Lundy?
Wisconsin-Milwaukee HC
Quote from: 4everwarriors on April 04, 2024, 06:19:49 PM
If Fook'em comes back, he should have his head examined, aina?
bright lights, big city, pretty girls...Milwaukee hey.
Quote from: wisblue on April 04, 2024, 05:44:10 PM
Maybe the players don't want to announce anything until after the team banquet next week.
This
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 04, 2024, 06:19:10 PM
You in a manatee food coma??
Its in the 1st post
Don't project onto the manatee population. I was simply asking a question.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 04, 2024, 06:25:42 PM
Don't project onto the manatee population. I was simply asking a question.
I didnt project anything.
You clearly chowed down too much and missed where it was clearly stated. All good!!
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 04, 2024, 06:28:26 PM
I didnt project anything.
You clearly chowed down too much and missed where it was clearly stated. All good!!
I just saw the end of the thread. No worries. But you should get manatee stamps which are now available.
4ever
100% agree that TK would be crazy to come back. He earned the right to chase the ultimate dream.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 04, 2024, 06:30:17 PM
I just saw the end of the thread. No worries. But you should get manatee stamps which are now available.
He's not kidding.
(https://about.usps.com/newsroom/global/images/releases/save-manatees.png)
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on April 04, 2024, 08:37:25 PM
He's not kidding.
(https://about.usps.com/newsroom/global/images/releases/save-manatees.png)
When you licked the back was there a smoke flavor?
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 04, 2024, 06:30:17 PM
I just saw the end of the thread. No worries. But you should get manatee stamps which are now available.
Im waiting for manatee meat to be available at my local fish market.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 04, 2024, 06:12:25 PM
Excuse my ignorance but who is Bart Lundy?
https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=Bart+Lundy
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on April 04, 2024, 08:37:25 PM
He's not kidding.
(https://about.usps.com/newsroom/global/images/releases/save-manatees.png)
Why would I be kidding? Every Scooper should step the F up and protect this tremendous species.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 04, 2024, 09:25:43 PM
Why would I be kidding? Every Scooper should step the F up and protect this tremendous species.
If TyKo said hes returning for his 5th year but the manatee goes extinct.
You in?
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 04, 2024, 09:32:35 PM
If TyKo said hes returning for his 5th year but the manatee goes extinct.
You in?
That's a bit harsh. I'd go simpler.
Tyko says he will return if Muggsy will eat some Manatee jerky, but the meat was obtained from a Euthanized animal, due to incurable injuries.
Muggsy, would you eat the Manatee jerky, under these conditions?
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 04, 2024, 09:32:35 PM
If TyKo said hes returning for his 5th year but the manatee goes extinct.
You in?
Creating any scenario where manatees "go extinct" is unacceptable. Their only predator are humans and they should be revered and greatly respected.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 04, 2024, 09:38:09 PM
Creating any scenario where manatees "go extinct" is unacceptable. Their only predator are humans and they should be revered and greatly respected.
Natural selection. Want to survive? Be a stronger species.
The Marquette Manatees!
I never was that crazy about Golden Eagles
Quote from: wadesworld on April 04, 2024, 10:09:46 PM
Natural selection. Want to survive? Be a stronger species.
Excuse me, but manatees have been around for about 50 million years. Do not question their strength or defense mechanisms.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 04, 2024, 09:38:09 PM
Creating any scenario where manatees "go extinct" is unacceptable. Their only predator are humans and they should be revered and greatly respected.
I think getting rid of fat blobs that basically just float all day. Would be worth it for TK to run it back.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 04, 2024, 09:38:09 PM
Creating any scenario where manatees "go extinct" is unacceptable. Their only predator are humans and they should be revered and greatly respected.
A manatee got in the way of my cousins 32' Scarab. Fortunately for the critter, Scarabs are jet, no prop. Bad manatee, bad!
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 05, 2024, 07:07:00 AM
I think getting rid of fat blobs that basically just float all day. Would be worth it for TK to run it back.
Starting to hit a little too close to home here bud...
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 04, 2024, 06:12:25 PM
Excuse my ignorance but who is Bart Lundy?
Milwaukee Panthers HC. Was at Marquette with Buzz for a couple of years.
After reading this thread and the links attached, I am 100% convinced that Kolek is either staying or leaving.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 05, 2024, 07:07:00 AM
I think getting rid of fat blobs that basically just float all day. Would be worth it for TK to run it back.
Stop disparaging the manatee population. They are not "fat blobs that float all day". They're significantly faster than Michael Phelps and are quite graceful. They're sea puppies that are naturally heavy. This isn't a crime. Support this population along with the tremendous marine mammals that patrol our oceans.
Quote from: MuggsyB on April 05, 2024, 09:53:30 AM
They're significantly faster than Michael Phelps and are quite graceful.
Last time I checked, manatees have won ZERO Olympic medals and hold no world records, so this is clearly patently false
I wonder how many here have seen a manatee in the wild in the last month? ;)
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 05, 2024, 07:07:00 AM
I think getting rid of fat blobs that basically just float all day.
That would mean open season on the bulk of Scoop!!!
Muggsy, are you starting the name change petition for the Marquette Manatees?
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on April 05, 2024, 02:26:34 PM
Muggsy, are you starting the name change petition for the Marquette Manatees?
Better than what we've got. Just as relevant to Milwaukee as a golden eagle is, and at least it's a unique sports nickname.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 05, 2024, 02:36:26 PM
Better than what we've got. Just as relevant to Milwaukee as a golden eagle is, and at least it's a unique sports nickname.
Golden Eagles are at least native to SE Wisconsin, and are a grand, majestic creature and not some oafish fatso than just eats seaweed.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 05, 2024, 02:36:26 PM
Better than what we've got. Just as relevant to Milwaukee as a golden eagle is, and at least it's a unique sports nickname.
And are as timid for their March Appreciation Day as #MUBB.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 05, 2024, 02:36:26 PM
Better than what we've got. Just as relevant to Milwaukee as a golden eagle is, and at least it's a unique sports nickname.
Ah, so soon forgotten. Along with their mascot, Hugh Manatee.
(https://images2.imgbox.com/f5/9c/Fox1gBLO_o.png) (https://imgbox.com/Fox1gBLO)
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on April 05, 2024, 02:41:52 PM
Golden Eagles are at least native to SE Wisconsin, and are a grand, majestic creature and not some oafish fatso than just eats seaweed.
Golden Eagles are actually scarce in Wisconsin, and the entire Midwest.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Golden_Eagle/maps-range#
Quote from: BrewCity83 on April 05, 2024, 03:51:44 PM
Golden Eagles are actually scarce in Wisconsin, and the entire Midwest.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Golden_Eagle/maps-range#
...you are correct. So, Warriors sounds good to me.
The Marquette Warrior Manatees!
Who's creating that mascot and logo? We might be on to something...
Quote from: pbiflyer on April 05, 2024, 02:12:51 PM
I wonder how many here have seen a manatee in the wild in the last month? ;)
Me!!!!'
Quote from: BrewCity83 on April 05, 2024, 04:04:05 PM
The Marquette Warrior Manatees!
Who's creating that mascot and logo? We might be on to something...
FIFY. And it's obviously some really good stuff.
Quote from: pbiflyer on April 05, 2024, 02:12:51 PM
I wonder how many here have seen a manatee in the wild in the last month? ;)
At least 3 times in the last month here in St Petersburg!
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on April 05, 2024, 02:26:34 PM
Muggsy, are you starting the name change petition for the Marquette Manatees?
Anything to bring awareness is good but I suppose it doesn't work. Of course neither does the Utah Jazz. All Scoopers should get their manatee stamps.
My prediction is kam jones announcing coming back by writing the Michael Jordan letter saying he's back but with Marquette font. Tyler will return. Watch 😎
Quote from: Marquette4life on April 07, 2024, 09:24:38 PM
My prediction is kam jones announcing coming back by writing the Michael Jordan letter saying he's back but with Marquette font. Tyler will return. Watch 😎
Quite a prediction!
Quote from: Marquette4life on April 07, 2024, 09:24:38 PM
My prediction is kam jones announcing coming back by writing the Michael Jordan letter saying he's back but with Marquette font. Tyler will return. Watch 😎
I'll only believe it if it on The Boys and Girls Club letter head. :D