http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=rittenberg_adam&id=3462454 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=rittenberg_adam&id=3462454)
Nice article. Doubt he'll be able to respond to every email sent to him.
After reading some of those lines, I have to imagine the writer spent some time lurking this board. Or, maybe he's a member ;).
great article....very nice read.
The most interesting part of the article to me was from McSteal on Buzz:
"His personality is a big change," McNeal said. "He's always himself, and he gives everybody a chance to be themselves a lot more. In some situations, he understands the players a lot better.
Seems he might be saying something about Crean?
I think Jerel was complimenting Buzz more than bashing Crean.
The more I here about Buzz, the more I like him...
Excellent article and good publicity for the program. I like the fact he is still pursuing Jamil Wilson, or at least stated so in the article.
I love Buzz's personality and the job he's done as a recruiting so far. He IS the right guy for this job IMO. I mean seriously, It's Marquette! It's Marquette!
Is it wrong that I'm excited our coach dips?
Quote from: DamonKeysContactLens on July 01, 2008, 12:10:56 PM
Is it wrong that I'm excited our coach dips?
No ... but Copenhagen? Yuck!
Quote from: mosarsour on July 01, 2008, 12:07:02 PM
I mean seriously, It's Marquette! It's Marquette!
hahahaha ;D
Quote from: Pakuni on July 01, 2008, 12:19:58 PM
No ... but Copenhagen? Yuck!
It's Copenhagen pouches, that's like dip with training wheels.
;D ;D ;D
Quote from: bma725 on July 01, 2008, 12:31:24 PM
It's Copenhagen pouches, that's like dip with training wheels.
nah.....it just means u dont have to floss! ;D
Yeah, it's a swell article. A real feel-good story ...
But does anyone doubt that, if MU fails to make the Tourney with the talent on-board, ESPN will be the first to bash Cottingham for the stretch he took handing over the keys to a Top-25 program to such an inexperienced assistant?
Glaringly absent from the article is any reference to the money MU saved in going rail rather than top-shelf.
Nor is there any discussion why the search for the head coach of the school's main profit center took just six days.
Quote from: 3Mer on July 01, 2008, 12:55:39 PM
But does anyone doubt that, if MU fails to make the Tourney with the talent on-board, ESPN will be the first to bash Cottingham for the stretch he took handing over the keys to a Top-25 program to such an inexperienced assistant?
I don't think ESPN would mention anything about it if that were to happen...they'll leave the bashing of Cottingham for the fans on this board...
Actually Mu will not really be saving anymoney if Buzz does not work out as they gave him a 6 year deal. However I have every bit of confidence that Mu fans in a few years will be delighted Buzz is our coach and the old coach is self promoting some where else.
And of course they will say that if he does not work out that is what arm chair columnsit/reporters do. I have total confidence that will not happen. The signing of a 4 or 5 star PG will make for the best recruiting class Mu has had in 30 years
also pouches make for quick cleanup when someone steps into the office etc.
The smokeless tobacco usage presents a huge potential health hazard. My advice to him or any user would be to stop immediately regardless of the "buzz" you may be receiving.
+1 on the health hazard. A poor example to our athletes and other MU students as well. We're not going to have to watch him spit on camera are we?
Quote from: Marquette Mama on July 01, 2008, 03:02:37 PM
+1 on the health hazard. A poor example to our athletes and other MU students as well. We're not going to have to watch him spit on camera are we?
Chewing tobacco is the least of the vices I practiced and/or witnessed as a Marquette student.
A poor example? This is a grown man who does this legal activity in the privacy of his own office. Did you know about this before the article came out? The answer is no, which means he apparently doesn't do it in public. Regardless, it is his personal choice to do this. No worse of a health hazard then going outside without sunscreen on, eating fast food, etc. Sick of people blaming others for bad decisions. If our athletes and students choose to use tobacco despite all of the health problems associated with it, than shame on them, not shame on Buzz.
Quote from: Pakuni on July 01, 2008, 03:08:51 PM
Chewing tobacco is the least of the vices I practiced and/or witnessed as a Marquette student.
+1. Plus the "poor example" might apply to children in the Milwaukee area, but MU students are adults. Even if Buzz succeeds, I'm sure they know better than to attribute his success to his use of chewing tobacco. And if anything Bill Hall spitting his massive wad in the batter's box would be a bigger influence on the youth of Milwaukee, since I doubt Buzz plans on spitting on the floor during games.
Quote from: MR.HAYWARD on July 01, 2008, 01:59:14 PM
Actually Mu will not really be saving anymoney(sic) if Buzz does not work out as they gave him a 6 year deal.
Very. Small. Buyout.
Going on the cheap isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's the value of the dollar spent that matters.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on July 01, 2008, 02:51:14 PM
The smokeless tobacco usage presents a huge potential health hazard. My advice to him or any user would be to stop immediately regardless of the "buzz" you may be receiving.
I'd recommend he kicks the Oprah bit as well
Quote from: chapman on July 01, 2008, 03:20:04 PM
And if anything Bill Hall spitting his massive wad in the batter's box would be a bigger influence on the youth of Milwaukee
Prince Fielder consistently has dap stains all over his jersey after running out a play.
I too lost it for Oprah about a year ago. Wouldn't go across the street to hear her or Crean speak.
Very. Small. Buyout.
Going on the cheap isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's the value of the dollar spent that matters.
you have absolutely no idea what the buyout is. Please go away, your negatity since 4/1/2008 is boring
I now realized why Buzz is appearing on ESPN.com three months after he was hired. I believe today is the first day since April 1 that did not have the words "Tom Crean" on the front page. Finally had room for him.
From the article:
Added Crean: "He took a real leap of faith. He did not believe in the way things were going there, and he was excited about what we were doing. I looked at it as we'd be fortunate to have him for two, three years at the most, and then he'd be a head coach again."
This is part of Crean's problem: hiring guys who will stay as an assistant. Sure, it's great to bring in some up-and-comer but look at lots of the premier programs in the NCAA: the tops coaches KEEP their assistants and don't expect them to move on in just a few years. Continuity is compromised and I think it is fair to say that it really affected MU's coaching staff and their effectiveness.
And to boot, this hiring mentality of getting up-and-coming assistants really smacks of establishing a "Crean Legacy" a la Izzo.
And I loved this line:
Williams' prior knowledge of Marquette's personnel will help, and he plans to run an offense similar to Crean's.
I thought it was a winning offense not a Crean one. ;)
Quote from: MR.HAYWARD on July 01, 2008, 02:00:01 PM
also pouches make for quick cleanup when someone steps into the office etc.
The only time pouches are acceptable is after you've finished one of those fruity umbrella drinks or during your monthly mani/pedi.