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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: MUFC9295 on September 24, 2014, 08:24:06 PM
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Absolutely great turnout for the luncheon today. And we heard from Wojo himself that it's important to have great student athletes. I don't mean to be disparaging, but there was nothing but the expected, standard lines.
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Jen Lada was great. Carolyn is intense...was hoping she'd slip in some swear words. Wojo was standard fare...sounded sick. Did not like the Pollyanna Q&A format. Cords should have been given a special recognition award and a standing O. Beers expensive. Full house+. Lots of hoops alums, but no JFB. Fr. Kelly the best speaker. Most assistants on the road recruiting. Jen Lada remarked Travis is putting on some pounds.
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Jen Lada was great.
Seriously? She kept referring to Carolyn Krieger as "Coach Peters". I thought I wasn't hearing correctly (I was in the cheap seats), but other people at the table confirmed it.
Also, given that attendees had the opportunity to submit questions ahead of time, she asked the blandest, least insightful questions ever. I didn't hear any answers from Wojo that I hadn't already seen a dozen times in other interviews.
Stupidest question of all asked to both Krieger and Wojo: "What does having so many fans in Chicago mean to you?"
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Seriously? She kept referring to Carolyn Krieger as "Coach Peters". I thought I wasn't hearing correctly (I was in the cheap seats), but other people at the table confirmed it.
Also, given that attendees had the opportunity to submit questions ahead of time, she asked the blandest, least insightful questions ever. I didn't hear any answers from Wojo that I hadn't already seen a dozen times in other interviews.
Stupidest question of all asked to both Krieger and Wojo: "What does having so many fans in Chicago mean to you?"
She was talking? Agree on all counts.
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Also, the food was mediocre, I couldn't drink because I had to return to work, and I didn't win any of the door prizes.
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Wow. Tough crowd. Who cares about the rubber chicken. Always great to hear about the energy and excitement at the MU Coaches Luncheon. I always resented our last coach for stopping what was (and hopefully will continue to be) a great tradition. I heard it was literally sold out!
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I guess based on this I'm not disappointed that work was too busy and I was a no-show.
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For all the great feedback on Wojo (and I agree) I think we may have something in Krieger. She could be a GREAT hire for the women's team.
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Also, the food was mediocre, I couldn't drink because I had to return to work, and I didn't win any of the door prizes.
Grain free?
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Wow. Tough crowd. Who cares about the rubber chicken. Always great to hear about the energy and excitement at the MU Coaches Luncheon. I always resented our last coach for stopping what was (and hopefully will continue to be) a great tradition. I heard it was literally sold out!
My point is that if you follow Marquette basketball at all, there was nothing to be gained by going to this event.
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They don't put these events together for the Scoop crowd. They are for a more general audience than that.
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They don't put these events together for the Scoop crowd. They are for a more general audience than that.
That's bullsh*t. They put them together for people who consider themselves Marquette fans. Marquette's fanbase is not seasonal. They follow the team year round. Not everybody is on Scoop and up on the recruiting scene, but Marquette's fanbase is well informed. If you've been to these lunches, you know pretty much everybody there knows exactly what is going on with the team, the roster and the staff.
By the way, I don't think the disappearance of this luncheon is all on Buzz. I went to them with O'Neill and Deane and they were great. I went to exactly one with Crean, who showed up in a warm up jacket. This was at the Union League Club (not sure where this one was). It was clear he had disdain for the event and I think it disappeared on his watch. In many ways, I think Crean is a bigger hillbilly than Buzz pretended to be.
Great that Wojo has brought it back.
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That's bullsh*t. They put them together for people who consider themselves Marquette fans. Marquette's fanbase is not seasonal. They follow the team year round. Not everybody is on Scoop and up on the recruiting scene, but Marquette's fanbase is well informed. If you've been to these lunches, you know pretty much everybody there knows exactly what is going on with the team, the roster and the staff.
Not my experience in the least. But it has been awhile (over ten years) since I have been to one.
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Seriously? She kept referring to Carolyn Krieger as "Coach Peters". I thought I wasn't hearing correctly (I was in the cheap seats), but other people at the table confirmed it.
Also, given that attendees had the opportunity to submit questions ahead of time, she asked the blandest, least insightful questions ever. I didn't hear any answers from Wojo that I hadn't already seen a dozen times in other interviews.
Stupidest question of all asked to both Krieger and Wojo: "What does having so many fans in Chicago mean to you?"
What a horribly inaccurate and ignorant depiction of my role at the event. Never once did I call Carolyn (who I actually know from Marquette) by the wrong name. Perhaps it was an acoustics issue that ALL of you (in the "cheap seats") were experiencing. But thank you for the benefit of the doubt. Feel free to ask Carolyn for further confirmation. My goodness.
In addition, the questions were submitted by those in attendance and alumni, selected and approved by the university's group overseeing the function and previewed by the coaches themselves. I can't imagine that such control would be a foreign concept to anyone in a professional environment. It was not the goal to ambush these coaches or make them feel uncomfortable with a pressing line of questioning. It was to introduce them to the Chicago fan base. As for those selected vs asked, I asked almost every question I was given. Including their inquiries about Chicago.
If you didn't enjoy the event, fine. On behalf of the athletics department and those who put it together, I apologize. But spreading lies & information without context isn't something I'd expect from a member of the Marquette community.
Jen Lada
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What a horribly inaccurate and ignorant depiction of my role at the event. Never once did I call Carolyn (who I actually know from Marquette) by the wrong name. Perhaps it was an acoustics issue that ALL of you (in the "cheap seats") were experiencing. But thank you for the benefit of the doubt. Feel free to ask Carolyn for further confirmation. My goodness.
In addition, the questions were submitted by those in attendance and alumni, selected and approved by the university's group overseeing the function and previewed by the coaches themselves. I can't imagine that such control would be a foreign concept to anyone in a professional environment. It was not the goal to ambush these coaches or make them feel uncomfortable with a pressing line of questioning. It was to introduce them to the Chicago fan base. As for those selected vs asked, I asked almost every question I was given. Including their inquiries about Chicago.
If you didn't enjoy the event, fine. On behalf of the athletics department and those who put it together, I apologize. But spreading lies & information without context isn't something I'd expect from a member of the Marquette community.
Jen Lada
Jen - I wasn't at the event so can't comment but you do great work on Comcast Chicago and deserve the benefit of the doubt. Keep up the great work and repping MU in Chitown! You make us local alums proud!
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What a horribly inaccurate and ignorant depiction of my role at the event. Never once did I call Carolyn (who I actually know from Marquette) by the wrong name. Perhaps it was an acoustics issue that ALL of you (in the "cheap seats") were experiencing. But thank you for the benefit of the doubt. Feel free to ask Carolyn for further confirmation. My goodness.
In addition, the questions were submitted by those in attendance and alumni, selected and approved by the university's group overseeing the function and previewed by the coaches themselves. I can't imagine that such control would be a foreign concept to anyone in a professional environment. It was not the goal to ambush these coaches or make them feel uncomfortable with a pressing line of questioning. It was to introduce them to the Chicago fan base. As for those selected vs asked, I asked almost every question I was given. Including their inquiries about Chicago.
If you didn't enjoy the event, fine. On behalf of the athletics department and those who put it together, I apologize. But spreading lies & information without context isn't something I'd expect from a member of the Marquette community.
Jen Lada
Oh snap!
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Two of my favorite Marquette women goin' at it! This could be a great day!
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Jen Lada 1 - Chick 0
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What a horribly inaccurate and ignorant depiction of my role at the event. Never once did I call Carolyn (who I actually know from Marquette) by the wrong name. Perhaps it was an acoustics issue that ALL of you (in the "cheap seats") were experiencing. But thank you for the benefit of the doubt. Feel free to ask Carolyn for further confirmation. My goodness.
In addition, the questions were submitted by those in attendance and alumni, selected and approved by the university's group overseeing the function and previewed by the coaches themselves. I can't imagine that such control would be a foreign concept to anyone in a professional environment. It was not the goal to ambush these coaches or make them feel uncomfortable with a pressing line of questioning. It was to introduce them to the Chicago fan base. As for those selected vs asked, I asked almost every question I was given. Including their inquiries about Chicago.
If you didn't enjoy the event, fine. On behalf of the athletics department and those who put it together, I apologize. But spreading lies & information without context isn't something I'd expect from a member of the Marquette community.
Jen Lada
Good for you, Jen Lada!!
MEOW to WarriorChick! Is this the first girlie fight in this board's history?
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What a horribly inaccurate and ignorant depiction of my role at the event. Never once did I call Carolyn (who I actually know from Marquette) by the wrong name. Perhaps it was an acoustics issue that ALL of you (in the "cheap seats") were experiencing. But thank you for the benefit of the doubt. Feel free to ask Carolyn for further confirmation. My goodness.
In addition, the questions were submitted by those in attendance and alumni, selected and approved by the university's group overseeing the function and previewed by the coaches themselves. I can't imagine that such control would be a foreign concept to anyone in a professional environment. It was not the goal to ambush these coaches or make them feel uncomfortable with a pressing line of questioning. It was to introduce them to the Chicago fan base. As for those selected vs asked, I asked almost every question I was given. Including their inquiries about Chicago.
If you didn't enjoy the event, fine. On behalf of the athletics department and those who put it together, I apologize. But spreading lies & information without context isn't something I'd expect from a member of the Marquette community.
Jen Lada
Some people just love to sit back and take cheap shots. Welcome to the internet age. Anyway, I'm sure MU put on a fine event...and it's nice to hear it was SRO.
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But spreading lies & information without context isn't something I'd expect from a member of the Marquette community.
Multiple people had the same perception. That's not really lying, or ignorant. It just is what it is.
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What a horribly inaccurate and ignorant depiction of my role at the event. Never once did I call Carolyn (who I actually know from Marquette) by the wrong name. Perhaps it was an acoustics issue that ALL of you (in the "cheap seats") were experiencing. But thank you for the benefit of the doubt. Feel free to ask Carolyn for further confirmation. My goodness.
In addition, the questions were submitted by those in attendance and alumni, selected and approved by the university's group overseeing the function and previewed by the coaches themselves. I can't imagine that such control would be a foreign concept to anyone in a professional environment. It was not the goal to ambush these coaches or make them feel uncomfortable with a pressing line of questioning. It was to introduce them to the Chicago fan base. As for those selected vs asked, I asked almost every question I was given. Including their inquiries about Chicago.
If you didn't enjoy the event, fine. On behalf of the athletics department and those who put it together, I apologize. But spreading lies & information without context isn't something I'd expect from a member of the Marquette community.
Jen Lada
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What a horribly inaccurate and ignorant depiction of my role at the event. Never once did I call Carolyn (who I actually know from Marquette) by the wrong name. Perhaps it was an acoustics issue that ALL of you (in the "cheap seats") were experiencing. But thank you for the benefit of the doubt. Feel free to ask Carolyn for further confirmation. My goodness.
In addition, the questions were submitted by those in attendance and alumni, selected and approved by the university's group overseeing the function and previewed by the coaches themselves. I can't imagine that such control would be a foreign concept to anyone in a professional environment. It was not the goal to ambush these coaches or make them feel uncomfortable with a pressing line of questioning. It was to introduce them to the Chicago fan base. As for those selected vs asked, I asked almost every question I was given. Including their inquiries about Chicago.
If you didn't enjoy the event, fine. On behalf of the athletics department and those who put it together, I apologize. But spreading lies & information without context isn't something I'd expect from a member of the Marquette community.
Jen Lada
Jen,
I sincerely apologize for offending you. If you did pronounce Coach Krieger's name correctly, then I propose that in the future they hold this event in a place with better acoustics. As I said, I wasn't the only person who thought you were calling her "Coach Peters". As a journalist, I would hope you would give a person the benefit of the doubt before you call her a liar.
And I wasn't asking for questions that would "ambush" the coaches or make them feel "uncomfortable". I was simply hoping for some questions that haven't already been asked a dozen times by other reporters. I don't think that's too much to ask. I didn't submit any questions myself, so perhaps it's my own fault for not coming up with an insightful question myself.
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Opinions of an attendee:
It is great to have this event back. I went many times in the Deane era when it was at the Como Inn. Union League has some nice prestige and the crowd was huge - a very good representation by Chicago MU alumni.
Wojo stuck to his usual MU talking points (Al McGuire mentioned in the first sentence, how MU is special & right fit for him, how excited he is to teach the players, etc.) These are all fantastic points, but for this board I would assume the majority of you have heard them before. Coach comes across as an impressive guy who is up for the task of running our program, and that will always come across as reassuring to me.
Coach Kieger was also very good. Not knowing much about her as a coach, I thought her responses were genuine and on point. I wish her every success and am anxious to watch how her teams play (she favors an up-tempo offense, btw.)
Personally, I'd go with a slightly different format than the "interview" style for next year's luncheon. I would have liked to hear more about the actual teams/players, but I understand that this year's theme was more of an "introduction" of the coaches than anything else. I suspect next year will be different. I'd also go with a new emcee.
Overall, a good event that I hope continues to evolve.
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Jen,
I sincerely apologize for offending you. If you did pronounce Coach Krieger's name correctly, then I propose that in the future they hold this event in a place with better acoustics. As I said, I wasn't the only person who thought you were calling her "Coach Peters". As a journalist, I would hope you would give a person the benefit of the doubt before you call her a liar.
And I wasn't asking for questions that would "ambush" the coaches or make them feel "uncomfortable". I was simply hoping for some questions that haven't already been asked a dozen times by other reporters. I don't think that's too much to ask. I didn't submit any questions myself, so perhaps it's my own fault for not coming up with an insightful question myself.
Warriorchick...when you asked the people at your table about the alleged mispronunciation, were you at all aware that them nodding their heads while continuing to stare at Jen was indicative that you were being ignored?
PS: Change the venue because Warriorchick can't hear! Good grief!
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What a horribly inaccurate and ignorant depiction of my role at the event. Never once did I call Carolyn (who I actually know from Marquette) by the wrong name. Perhaps it was an acoustics issue that ALL of you (in the "cheap seats") were experiencing. But thank you for the benefit of the doubt. Feel free to ask Carolyn for further confirmation. My goodness.
In addition, the questions were submitted by those in attendance and alumni, selected and approved by the university's group overseeing the function and previewed by the coaches themselves. I can't imagine that such control would be a foreign concept to anyone in a professional environment. It was not the goal to ambush these coaches or make them feel uncomfortable with a pressing line of questioning. It was to introduce them to the Chicago fan base. As for those selected vs asked, I asked almost every question I was given. Including their inquiries about Chicago.
If you didn't enjoy the event, fine. On behalf of the athletics department and those who put it together, I apologize. But spreading lies & information without context isn't something I'd expect from a member of the Marquette community.
Jen Lada
Ah, so it was *exactly* like I remember them being. (Which is not a criticism in the least. It's not a press conference.)
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Warriorchick...when you asked the people at your table about the alleged mispronunciation, were you at all aware that them nodding their heads while continuing to stare at Jen was indicative that you were being ignored?
PS: Change the venue because Warriorchick can't hear! Good grief!
A. Two of the people who agreed with me were women
B. If one attended the event to bask in Jen Lada's hotness (and I agree, she is a very attractive woman), you would have been sorely disappointed to be seated at my table, as you could hardly see her from there.
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The internet...where people can anonymously throw shots at someone while hiding behind cute little screen names. Posters on this site never cease to amaze me. Jen did a great job while in Milwaukee, and I'm sure she's doing great in Chicago. But I'm sure Ellonsonchick would have done a much better job.
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The internet...where people can anonymously throw shots at someone while hiding behind cute little screen names. Posters on this site never cease to amaze me. Jen did a great job while in Milwaukee, and I'm sure she's doing great in Chicago. But I'm sure Ellonsonchick would have done a much better job.
Irony is not lost on us....I think
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But I'm sure Ellonsonchick would have done a much better job.
Based on this, I take it that you will never be posting anything critical about any of the coaches or basketball players this year.
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Based on this, I take it that you will never be posting anything critical about any of the coaches or basketball players this year.
Shouldn't it be ever?
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Shouldn't it be ever?
Point taken.
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This thread is a perfect example of why this board has become (perhaps always was) a complete joke. Ms. Lada's work stands on its own and certainly doesn't need to be validated by some of the vacuous posters who frequent this community. I just don't understand why people need to engage in petty attacks and behave in a manner that not only doesn't bring credit to them but also reflects poorly on Marquette. Presumably it's because everyone can hide behind the anonymity of a key board. BTW lest I be called a hypocrite my name is Brian Mulligan, MU College of Journalism, Class of 1983 and you can follow me, on twitter, @MulliganMusings
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Why can't we all be friends?
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This thread is amazing...and the sensitivity of some is quite comical
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A. Two of the people who agreed with me were women
Hence your seats in the back.
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Based on this, I take it that you will never be posting anything critical about any of the coaches or basketball players this year.
Calling a journalist out as unprepared when the real problem was on your end is not fair criticism. She was not responsible for a) the acoustics, b) your seating situation or c) the fact that you felt you couldn't have a drink.
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It's Kieger by the way, not "Krieger"
Seriously? She kept referring to Carolyn Krieger as "Coach Peters". I thought I wasn't hearing correctly (I was in the cheap seats), but other people at the table confirmed it.
Also, given that attendees had the opportunity to submit questions ahead of time, she asked the blandest, least insightful questions ever. I didn't hear any answers from Wojo that I hadn't already seen a dozen times in other interviews.
Stupidest question of all asked to both Krieger and Wojo: "What does having so many fans in Chicago mean to you?"
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Jen Lada 1 - Chick 0
Scoreboard!
Game: Lada
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It's Kieger by the way, not "Krieger"
Hysterical!
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Calling a journalist out as unprepared when the real problem was on your end is not fair criticism. She was not responsible for a) the acoustics, b) your seating situation or c) the fact that you felt you couldn't have a drink.
I don't blame Jen Lada for my disappointing experience at the luncheon. I apologized for posting on this thread what I apparently thought was a mistake on her part. The part about not being able to drink and not winning a door prize was supposed to be a joke.
I do think that if you devote $35 and a good part of your workday to attend something like this, you ought to get more insight on the coaches than what is covered in their bios on the GoMarquette website. Maybe that isn't the purpose, in which case, lesson learned.
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I don't blame Jen Lada for my disappointing experience at the luncheon. I apologized for what I apparently thought was a mistake on her part. The part about not being able to drink and not winning a door prize was supposed to be a joke.
I do think that if you devote $35 and a good part of your workday to attend something like this, you ought to get more insight on the coaches than what is covered in their bios on the GoMarquette website. Maybe that isn't the purpose, in which case, lesson learned.
Had you, or your husband, never been to the coaches luncheon in its previous iterations?
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Had you, or your husband, never been to the coaches luncheon in its previous iterations?
No.
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I don't blame Jen Lada for my disappointing experience at the luncheon. I apologized for what I apparently thought was a mistake on her part. The part about not being able to drink and not winning a door prize was supposed to be a joke.
I do think that if you devote $35 and a good part of your workday to attend something like this, you ought to get more insight on the coaches than what is covered in their bios on the GoMarquette website. Maybe that isn't the purpose, in which case, lesson learned.
THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS!? Are you seriously complaining about $35 when you got a full seated & served meal along with access to coaches and some midday entertainment? Wow, I guess they should host it at Culver's next year to accomodate your desired price range for an event like this. Hilarious!
Also, it's a rah rah feel-good networking thing, did you expect Wojo to go through a powerpoint presentation diagramming all his schemes then discuss recruits (which, by rule, he can't do anyway)?
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THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS!? Are you seriously complaining about $35 when you got a full seated & served meal along with access to coaches and some midday entertainment?
Uh, yes. Especially since I had no access to coaches and I don't recall any actual entertainment.
And by the way, if Jen Lada was offended by what I said, you guys better hope she doesn't do a search on her name on this board and see what some of y'all have said about her.
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Is this the first girlie fight in this board's history?
Does ChicasBailBonds and Queefe count?
;p
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And by the way, if Jen Lada was offended by what I said, you guys better hope she doesn't do a search on her name on this board and see what some of y'all have said about her.
You continue to astound in this thread.
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I think it's time to end this thread. Where's the guy with the horse video when you need him?
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What did Mike Hunt report?
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I don't blame Jen Lada for my disappointing experience at the luncheon. I apologized for posting on this thread what I apparently thought was a mistake on her part. The part about not being able to drink and not winning a door prize was supposed to be a joke.
I do think that if you devote $35 and a good part of your workday to attend something like this, you ought to get more insight on the coaches than what is covered in their bios on the GoMarquette website. Maybe that isn't the purpose, in which case, lesson learned.
If you want to go next year, just let me know. I'll get you a ticket gratis and you can sit at our table. Our table is traditionally near the front, with real Marquette fans who are there to support Marquette through thick and thin and proud to do so. You'll find that Marquette rewards its die-hard loyal fans even if they aren't huge financial boosters.
I love the opportunity to connect and reconnect with MU friends and make new ones. I'd be happy to pay a small fee to have lunch at the legendary Union League Club, surrounded by my friends and fellow Marquette fans. I was also proud of everyone from Marquette for putting on such a great event. I've been going to the event for years, going back to the Deane years when some of the crowds were small. Buzz cancelled doing the event after the first year of his being the head coach for reasons that were never made clear.
As for Jen Lada, she did a great job. She represents Marquette well and we should thank her for taking the time out of HER day to help put on a great program. Looking forward to the season. Ring Out Ahoya.
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Jen,
I sincerely apologize for offending you. If you did pronounce Coach Krieger's name correctly, then I propose that in the future they hold this event in a place with better acoustics. As I said, I wasn't the only person who thought you were calling her "Coach Peters". As a journalist, I would hope you would give a person the benefit of the doubt before you call her a liar.
And I wasn't asking for questions that would "ambush" the coaches or make them feel "uncomfortable". I was simply hoping for some questions that haven't already been asked a dozen times by other reporters. I don't think that's too much to ask. I didn't submit any questions myself, so perhaps it's my own fault for not coming up with an insightful question myself.
Fair enough. Thank you. I know the organizing group worked tirelessly to not only get this event back in Chicago but also pull it off. I'm certain they would be open to listening to suggestions on how to make it even better in the future.
Go Marquette!
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If you want to go next year, just let me know. I'll get you a ticket gratis and you can sit at our table. Our table is traditionally near the front, with real Marquette fans who are there to support Marquette through thick and thin and proud to do so. You'll find that Marquette rewards its die-hard loyal fans even if they aren't huge financial boosters.
I love the opportunity to connect and reconnect with MU friends and make new ones. I'd be happy to pay a small fee to have lunch at the legendary Union League Club, surrounded by my friends and fellow Marquette fans. I was also proud of everyone from Marquette for putting on such a great event. I've been going to the event for years, going back to the Deane years when some of the crowds were small. Buzz cancelled doing the event after the first year of his being the head coach for reasons that were never made clear.
As for Jen Lada, she did a great job. She represents Marquette well and we should thank her for taking the time out of HER day to help put on a great program. Looking forward to the season. Ring Out Ahoya.
Commons, thanks for the generous offer. If I am still working in the Loop this time next year (and I probably won't be), I will consider taking you up on it.
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Jen,
I sincerely apologize for offending you. If you did pronounce Coach Krieger's name correctly, then I propose that in the future they hold this event in a place with better acoustics. As I said, I wasn't the only person who thought you were calling her "Coach Peters". As a journalist, I would hope you would give a person the benefit of the doubt before you call her a liar.
And I wasn't asking for questions that would "ambush" the coaches or make them feel "uncomfortable". I was simply hoping for some questions that haven't already been asked a dozen times by other reporters. I don't think that's too much to ask. I didn't submit any questions myself, so perhaps it's my own fault for not coming up with an insightful question myself.
Wow. Looks like EllensonChick has been schooled. But hey, it can be blamed on the acoustics, or Bush.
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Holy crap. How did I miss all this?
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I've been to these luncheons with many coaches: Dukiet, O'Neill, Crean. This was definitely the pablum-est of them all. That's not Jen's fault but more the format. Plus, I don't think Wojo is as quick with then bon mots as O'Neill was. More substance than flash, and that's a compliment. Coach Kieger seemed to be holding it back but my guess is she will be quite animated on the bench and will be much more enjoyable at next year's luncheon.
Jen, it wasn't your best work but you kept your enthusiasm up and did an OK job with what was before you. Love your Marquette spirit! I'm a fan of Chick but that was a little harsh.
And the Union League Club is a step up for sure!
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Wow. Looks like EllensonChick has been schooled. But hey, it can be blamed on the acoustics, or Bush.
I knew this thread would eventually result in toilet talk, hey?
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I knew this thread would eventually result in toilet talk, hey?
Epic
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If Jen Lada is posting on here, that's awesome. She works her tail off on CSN, she might be friends with some of the other reporters there at CSN, but she asks far better questions and offers more real insight than any of them (cough Stuckmeyer cough).
Hope she keeps posting here, this board needs someone like her on here.
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It's $35 - were you expecting to sit on Wojo's lap for this huge expense? Sheesh
Uh, yes. Especially since I had no access to coaches and I don't recall any actual entertainment.
And by the way, if Jen Lada was offended by what I said, you guys better hope she doesn't do a search on her name on this board and see what some of y'all have said about her.
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KO's events were the best. Deane's were good, too because he drank mostly. Buzz slung a bit too much of the aw shucks stuff and Crean was pure coach speak. I suspect Wojo will be pretty vanilla. Quick story:
I went to an alumni dinner in Racine during KO's 1st year. Somebody asked him to talk about the recruiting class he just put together. This was after the Key/Mac class verbaled but before signing day. I know most know but for those who don't it's a violation for coaches to talk about recruits before they sign. KO asked "is there any press here?"
Everyone in the room pointed at Gerry Woelful. KO looked at him and said "you can't print this." Gerry said nothing at first and KO just stared at him. After a few seconds Woelful said "fine" and KO proceeded to talk about every recruit. My man crush started right there. But it basically ruined all the events I went to after cuz I was disappointed when all future coaches held back on that stuff.
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If Jen Lada is posting on here, that's awesome. She works her tail off on CSN, she might be friends with some of the other reporters there at CSN, but she asks far better questions and offers more real insight than any of them (cough Stuckmeyer cough).
Hope she keeps posting here, this board needs someone like her on here.
+1
But this board also needs WarriorChick.
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Holy crap. How did I miss all this?
That's what you get for letting her out of the house.
/ducks
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Now if Jason Derusha could get off his ass and organize one of these in the Twin Cities....
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+1
But this board also needs WarriorChick.
I agree. Chick brings a lot to this board. She whiffed in this thread, but we all have those moments.
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Be nice one and all.
Nice to know Ellensonchick is down in the Loop -- brings class to the place!
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Jen Lada's Beer Money on CSN is the best half hour on television
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If you want to go next year, just let me know. I'll get you a ticket gratis and you can sit at our table. Our table is traditionally near the front, with real Marquette fans who are there to support Marquette through thick and thin and proud to do so. You'll find that Marquette rewards its die-hard loyal fans even if they aren't huge financial boosters.
I love the opportunity to connect and reconnect with MU friends and make new ones. I'd be happy to pay a small fee to have lunch at the legendary Union League Club, surrounded by my friends and fellow Marquette fans. I was also proud of everyone from Marquette for putting on such a great event. I've been going to the event for years, going back to the Deane years when some of the crowds were small. Buzz cancelled doing the event after the first year of his being the head coach for reasons that were never made clear.
As for Jen Lada, she did a great job. She represents Marquette well and we should thank her for taking the time out of HER day to help put on a great program. Looking forward to the season. Ring Out Ahoya.
Agree completely, although I have not been to other events. I thought the event was very nice and a great opportunity to meet old friends and make new friends. I agree that not much new was added to what I have learned from this board, but several at our table clearly are not on this board and very much enjoyed the event. Many commented on Jen and what a great job she has done representing the university in the relatively short time since her graduation. I am mad at myself for not taking the opportunity to approach the coaches and their staff, but was enjoying the conversations I was having with fellow alumni at the time. I will definitely attend future events and hope MU keeps up the good work.
I can appreciate Chick's issues with acoustics (I was actually stuck behind a pillar). The acoustics are not great, but the Union League is a jewel and if you have not stopped to enjoy the artwork, do so next time. It is one of the best collections in the area. Go MU!
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Huh. That's interesting.
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The funny thing about this event is Wojo was back in MKE working by 3:30pm whereas Deane and KO may still be throwing them back at the Coq d'Or right now.
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What a horribly inaccurate and ignorant depiction of my role at the event. Never once did I call Carolyn (who I actually know from Marquette) by the wrong name. Perhaps it was an acoustics issue that ALL of you (in the "cheap seats") were experiencing. But thank you for the benefit of the doubt. Feel free to ask Carolyn for further confirmation. My goodness.
In addition, the questions were submitted by those in attendance and alumni, selected and approved by the university's group overseeing the function and previewed by the coaches themselves. I can't imagine that such control would be a foreign concept to anyone in a professional environment. It was not the goal to ambush these coaches or make them feel uncomfortable with a pressing line of questioning. It was to introduce them to the Chicago fan base. As for those selected vs asked, I asked almost every question I was given. Including their inquiries about Chicago.
If you didn't enjoy the event, fine. On behalf of the athletics department and those who put it together, I apologize. But spreading lies & information without context isn't something I'd expect from a member of the Marquette community.
Jen Lada
Thanks for stopping by and providing your heartfelt rebuttal. You deserve respect, not scorn.
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As an update, Jen and I have communicated privately and we're cool now. I think we can give this subject a rest.
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Cant believe I missed this. I just love how posters who usually dont post come out of the woodwork to rip on chick when she is one of the best posters here.
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Cant believe I missed this. I just love how posters who usually dont post come out of the woodwork to rip on chick when she is one of the best posters here.
Thanks, Chitown, and everyone else who said they appreciate my posts. :-*
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I think you may have just made PRN and Ziggy's weekend
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Cant believe I missed this. I just love how posters who usually dont post come out of the woodwork to rip on chick when she is one of the best posters here.
They probably want to endear themselves to Ms. Lada.
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Thanks, Chitown, and everyone else who said they appreciate my posts. :-*
chick:
I think you are an excellent poster who, in this one instance, made an unnecessary personal attack on a person who was just doing her job.
I like to think I'm a decent poster but I know I have made some poor posts - probably many more poor posts than you have.
I'm glad you and Jen are cool, and I hope you will continue entertaining and enlightening us with your posts. You are a valuable contributor to Scoop.
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chick:
I think you are an excellent poster who, in this one instance, made an unnecessary personal attack on a person who was just doing her job.
I like to think I'm a decent poster but I know I have made some poor posts - probably many more poor posts than you have.
I'm glad you and Jen are cool, and I hope you will continue entertaining and enlightening us with your posts. You are a valuable contributor to Scoop.
Thanks, 82. I agree my personal attack was unnecessary. Unfortunately, I hit the perfect storm of being in a crappy mood both at the time I attended the luncheon and at the time I made the post.
Feeling better now. :)
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Thanks, 82. I agree my personal attack was unnecessary. Unfortunately, I hit the perfect storm of being in a crappy mood both at the time I attended the luncheon and at the time I made the post.
Feeling better now. :)
You must have finally gotten that cocktail that you were denied at the lunch. ;)
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This site is no place for a cat fight. A dimly lit alley, in a hot, extraordinarily humid location with a mist falling that's just enough to dampen the light weight clothing...that's a place for a cat fight.
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Thanks, Chitown, and everyone else who said they appreciate my posts. :-*
I'm a fan of yours. I don't think your intent was in the wrong place. Adios' comments were classless
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Cant believe I missed this. I just love how posters who usually dont post come out of the woodwork to rip on chick when she is one of the best posters here.
What can't you believe, that there are people who don't usually post that have opinions just as valid as yours? Or can you not believe that posters who don't usually post didn't appreciate the unnecessary personal attack on a high profile MU grad?
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What can't you believe, that there are people who don't usually post that have opinions just as valid as yours? Or can you not believe that posters who don't usually post didn't appreciate the unnecessary personal attack on a high profile MU grad?
Well I was actualy referring to the entire thread when I said can't believe I missed it. Secondly people attack others all the time it's nothing new around here its just those people who sole purpose to post on this site is to berate others is what bothers me.
As chick said, her and Jen talked it out so nothing else to see here. In before the lock.
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As chick said, her and Jen talked it out so nothing else to see here. In before the lock.
Just because Jen Lada accepted an apology for a misguided personal attack doesn't mean the entire episode doesn't reflect poorly on WarriorChick. Not only did she claim Lada was using the wrong name for a coach she actually knows personally, she then proceeded to complain about cost, food, acoustics...basically everything under the sun. She THEN graciously invited Jen Lada to search the site because other people have posted things about her that she deems worse than WC basically calling her a talentless hack.
Frankly, this is the most embarrassing bit of posting since Hoopaloop-gate only Chicos is a thousand times more interesting.
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Frankly, this is the most embarrassing bit of posting since Hoopaloop-gate only Chicos is a thousand times more interesting.
Honestly, this thread barely made it past a 5 on my "embarrassing scoop thread" meter. I'd rather see shots at grown men and women than 18-22 year old kids.
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A search of "Jen Lada" of Scoop yields only comments from this thread. WC's comments, although misguided, hardly add up to a personal attack. Worse comments have been said about other professional journalists or commentators here. Fact is, I hope MU paid Jen to MC her way through those vapid, contentless questions they handed her. As i said, she did a great job I thought to keep it interesting.
That said, Jen and Chick are sexy not because of their appearance...nor that they are both prominent MU alums, but because they both talk sports. Nothing better than Jen and Moon Mullins on Bears post game. Or Chick and Glow on Bears vs. Packers. I am fans of Chick and Jen.
As for the warm $8 beers at the luncheon...buy some ice for my money seat next to the bar.
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A search of "Jen Lada" of Scoop yields only comments from this thread.
That just makes WC's invitation for Jen to perform a search even more catty.
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Cant believe I missed this. I just love how posters who usually dont post come out of the woodwork to rip on chick when she is one of the best posters here.
+1
The one thing that I have gleaned from this thread, Having a previous engagement was not such a bad thing.
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Wanted to share this picture from the Marquette Club of Chicago Coaches Luncheon.
Ring Out Ahoya.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DIAiKFvtLw0/TooekfPZb4I/AAAAAAAAB90/6gAfHeBlbU4/s1600/Picture+9.png)
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You've gotta love message boards. If Jen Lada is upset by WCs comments, think how some players must feel after reading this board. Just a reminder that most here who are criticized (D Wilson cough cough) have the same passion as every other poster here... MU bball. If you're gonna be an ahole especially when criticizing players, have the cajones to put your real name behind it.
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The funny thing about this event is Wojo was back in MKE working by 3:30pm whereas Deane and KO may still be throwing them back at the Coq d'Or right now.
That just proves that Deane and KO had their priorities lined up correctly.
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What a horribly inaccurate and ignorant depiction of my role at the event. Never once did I call Carolyn (who I actually know from Marquette) by the wrong name. Perhaps it was an acoustics issue that ALL of you (in the "cheap seats") were experiencing. But thank you for the benefit of the doubt. Feel free to ask Carolyn for further confirmation. My goodness.
In addition, the questions were submitted by those in attendance and alumni, selected and approved by the university's group overseeing the function and previewed by the coaches themselves. I can't imagine that such control would be a foreign concept to anyone in a professional environment. It was not the goal to ambush these coaches or make them feel uncomfortable with a pressing line of questioning. It was to introduce them to the Chicago fan base. As for those selected vs asked, I asked almost every question I was given. Including their inquiries about Chicago.
If you didn't enjoy the event, fine. On behalf of the athletics department and those who put it together, I apologize. But spreading lies & information without context isn't something I'd expect from a member of the Marquette community.
Jen Lada
So, you agree Doc's posts are the beveled nuanced insight of true genius, aina?