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Title: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 06, 2017, 06:49:57 PM
So Glow and I are here. There's a new banner covered up with black fabric.

Hmmmm, I wonder what that's all about?

 ::)
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 06, 2017, 06:50:56 PM
So Glow and I are here. There's a new banner covered up with black fabric.

Hmmmm, I wonder what that's all about?

 ::)

Beat Villanova, hang a banner
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 06, 2017, 06:54:19 PM
Beat Villanova, hang a banner

We think we know what it is, but it might take some of y'all to figure it out.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: We R Final Four on October 06, 2017, 07:05:06 PM
JH in the house.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Cooby Snacks on October 06, 2017, 07:06:43 PM
Women’s conference champs banner.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 06, 2017, 07:07:04 PM
Off to a great start with the volleyball team beating Providence. Coming off beating #12 Creighton last night.

Now it hoops time. Should be excellent buzz for the women's team.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 06, 2017, 07:16:50 PM
Karate Black Belts?

MU 100 years of hoops
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 06, 2017, 07:20:54 PM
They just introduced the women's team and the chicken just got on one knee and proposed to Carolyn.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 06, 2017, 07:21:25 PM
Women’s conference champs banner.

Yep.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 06, 2017, 07:27:30 PM
Women’s conference champs banner.
Adding on to conference title banner.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: DJO's Jaw on October 06, 2017, 07:38:50 PM
This guy has to be one of the worst hype men I've ever seen.

Also, I wonder how much money we got from Foxconn to kiss their asses for 5 minutes in the middle of Madness.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 06, 2017, 07:51:21 PM
Marquette brings Foxconn to Madness.  ;)
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 06, 2017, 07:54:28 PM
Mike Lovell just brought out 3 guys from Foxconn and told them, "In this part of the state, we don't wear red."

The Foxconn guys announced a big on-campus job fair and donated a 75-inch TV to the University.

Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 06, 2017, 08:01:34 PM
WOJO ON THE ATV!!!
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 06, 2017, 08:01:53 PM
ATVs.  Karate next?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: DJO's Jaw on October 06, 2017, 08:02:31 PM
Wojos life just flashed before my eyes!  ;D
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: We R Final Four on October 06, 2017, 08:05:27 PM
Ohhhhhhh crapttttttt!
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Cooby Snacks on October 06, 2017, 08:09:22 PM
I feel like MU students should aspire to find workplaces that don’t have to install suicide nets.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 06, 2017, 08:10:47 PM
I can verify the reports that Theo John is already a grown ass man.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: DJO's Jaw on October 06, 2017, 08:11:24 PM
I can verify the reports that Theo John is already a grown ass man.

Him and Morrow are both huge!
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 06, 2017, 08:13:00 PM
I feel like MU students should aspire to find workplaces that don’t have to install suicide nets.

If you are going to be an a-hole, please start your own thread. This one is about Madness.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: DJO's Jaw on October 06, 2017, 08:15:17 PM
This scrimmage has an NBA all star game feel to it
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 06, 2017, 08:16:57 PM
This scrimmage has an NBA all star game feel to it

Yep. Lots of razzle dazzle.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: T-Bone on October 06, 2017, 08:23:12 PM
Yep. Lots of razzle dazzle.
Jazz hands!
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: naginiF on October 06, 2017, 08:23:36 PM
If you are going to be an a-hole, please start your own threadgo to the Superbar.
FIFY!

Thanks for the updates for those of us out-of-towners, truly appreciate it. 

*insert joke about a "grown assman" here* _____________
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 06, 2017, 08:27:52 PM
Rowsey isn't playing. I wonder what that's about.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: wadesworld on October 06, 2017, 08:29:06 PM
Rowsey isn't playing. I wonder what that's about.

Suspended for Madness, closed door scrimmage, and exhibition game.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on October 06, 2017, 08:30:27 PM
Andrew Rowsey is suspended. Won't play in the closed door vs Northwestern. Won't play in the exhibition game vs Lindenwood
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 06, 2017, 08:32:44 PM
Andrew Rowsey is suspended. Won't play in the closed door vs Northwestern. Won't play in the exhibition game vs Lindenwood

Probably because of the winter hat he wore during intros. 
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: MomofMUltiples on October 06, 2017, 08:39:12 PM
Per twitter, Matche twins are reffing the scrimmage
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 06, 2017, 08:44:17 PM
I can verify the reports that Theo John is already a grown ass man.


Make dat “a grown quinoa man,” hey?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: MUEng92 on October 06, 2017, 09:11:53 PM
Good Lord this is the worst defense I’ve ever seen.  MU is screwed this year.  Wojo should be fired!
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 06, 2017, 09:28:11 PM

Make dat “a grown quinoa man,” hey?

Grate mindz tink a like doc!  Frem dis day forwerd hee shall bee dubbed Theo "Quinoa" John.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Jockey on October 06, 2017, 09:40:31 PM
Mike Lovell just brought out 3 guys from Foxconn and told them, "In this part of the state, we don't wear red."

The Foxconn guys announced a big on-campus job fair and donated a 75-inch TV to the University.

How could they afford it?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GGGG on October 06, 2017, 09:49:19 PM
Wow.  I am amazed that Foxconn, a company work in excess of $100B, who is getting billions in tax credits from the State of Wisconsin, can afford to donate a TV with a retail value of $1,500 or so.

How generous. 
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Herman Cain on October 06, 2017, 09:57:58 PM
Wow.  I am amazed that Foxconn, a company work in excess of $100B, who is getting billions in tax credits from the State of Wisconsin, can afford to donate a TV with a retail value of $1,500 or so.

How generous.
It’s a nice gesture. You come off sounding like an ungrateful fudge packer when you make comments like that.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 06, 2017, 10:03:04 PM
It’s a nice gesture. You come off sounding like an ungrateful fudge packer when you make comments like that.

Might be,  but you come off as something worse when you use the term fudge packer
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: avid1010 on October 06, 2017, 10:14:01 PM
It’s a nice gesture. You come off sounding like an ungrateful fudge packer when you make comments like that.
No kidding...we have already gotten more than PA did in their deal :-)
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: MU82 on October 06, 2017, 10:16:45 PM
They just introduced the women's team and the chicken just got on one knee and proposed to Carolyn.

How disrespectful. Gotta stand, remove hat and put right hand on the heart to propose!
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Golden Avalanche on October 06, 2017, 10:36:05 PM
If you are going to be an a-hole, please start your own thread. This one is about Madness.

God damn, you are a wet rag.

(looks forward to the marital bliss that comes from being internet as$holes).
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GB Warrior on October 07, 2017, 12:56:48 AM
Mike Lovell just brought out 3 guys from Foxconn and told them, "In this part of the state, we don't wear red."

The Foxconn guys announced a big on-campus job fair and donated a 75-inch TV to the University.

Is this a commie joke?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: TheyWereCones on October 07, 2017, 04:14:38 AM
I used to stream madness but it wasn't an option this year (for many). I was hoping someone would have a recorded live stream on FB but the only one I found was for the intros. I've been looking for the dunk contest and scrimmage. I know it's all meaningless, but when it's been over 6 months without any MUBB, it's still fun to see the new squad.

If anyone knows of anywhere public to see this stuff, please let me know.  Otherwise, if you were there, any chance of at least a summary?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GGGG on October 07, 2017, 05:46:36 AM
It’s a nice gesture. You come off sounding like an ungrateful fudge packer when you make comments like that.


It is embarrassing how my home state has fallen over themselves for this company,  Given away the farm, and waived a bunch of environmental regulations for a company with a known history of falling short of their promises.

And we bring them to Madness, give them a jersey, and they give us a TV?  How embarrassing.  We have much more valuable corporate partners than Foxconn.  Ones who have been more generous as well.

So yes...I am ungrateful.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 07, 2017, 07:00:31 AM
Guess DCHoopster was right. Madness did provide us more incite.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: We R Final Four on October 07, 2017, 07:12:00 AM
Yes.....that Ike should be a sophomore redshirt. Can't take much away from the all star game last night......but he has a long way to go.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: bilsu on October 07, 2017, 07:32:09 AM
Yes.....that Ike should be a sophomore redshirt. Can't take much away from the all star game last night......but he has a long way to go.
I guess nobody looked good, since there ar no positive comments about anyone.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: DJO's Jaw on October 07, 2017, 07:38:24 AM
It's hard to have any real takeaways when the scrimmage had zero defense. Ike did look pretty rough though. A redshirt would probably be good to help him catch up with everyone else.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GGGG on October 07, 2017, 08:05:30 AM
It's hard to have any real takeaways when the scrimmage had zero defense. Ike did look pretty rough though. A redshirt would probably be good to help him catch up with everyone else.

If he redshirts, it should be next year.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: jsglow on October 07, 2017, 08:32:35 AM
Wow.  I am amazed that Foxconn, a company work in excess of $100B, who is getting billions in tax credits from the State of Wisconsin, can afford to donate a TV with a retail value of $1,500 or so.

How generous.

First,  it was a nice gesture.  Second,  you have zero idea what else they may be doing for the university because Madness isn't the place to discuss business.  Third, this is supposed to be a fun thread about a fun event. Fourth, the lady that started this already asked everyone to take that crap elsewhere. Honestly,  don't some folks have better things to do than hate? Guess that's asking to much.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: cheebs09 on October 07, 2017, 08:35:15 AM
Rowsey isn't playing. I wonder what that's about.

Pitino got so much from Adidas he started paying other team's players too.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: jsglow on October 07, 2017, 08:36:58 AM
What I was impressed with is our size. All the new big men are solid, well built guys. Strength for the tough Big East schedule.And fouls to give as necessary.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GGGG on October 07, 2017, 08:39:24 AM
First,  it was a nice gesture.  Second,  you have zero idea what else they may be doing for the university because Madness isn't the place to discuss business.  Third, this is supposed to be a fun thread about a fun event. Fourth, the lady that started this already asked everyone to take that crap elsewhere. Honestly,  don't some folks have better things to do than hate? Guess that's asking to much.


When did chick and you decide to become Scoop's collective parents?  Why should "the lady that (sic) started this" determine how I respond?

Sorry but I think it is an another embarrassing chapter in a ridiculous relationship. 
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 07, 2017, 08:43:39 AM
Back on topic...Big Ben's write up with videos....

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/2017/10/07/wojciechowskis-near-accident-doesnt-derail-marquette-madness/742124001/
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 07, 2017, 08:45:58 AM

When did chick and you decide to become Scoop's collective parents?  Why should "the lady that (sic) started this" determine how I respond?

Sorry but I think it is an another embarrassing chapter in a ridiculous relationship.

Asking to keep a thread on topic and respectful is not being Scoop's parent.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GGGG on October 07, 2017, 08:47:35 AM
Asking to keep a thread on topic and respectful is not being Scoop's parent.

My comments were not off topic.  I was responding to something that you mentioned. 
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Tugg Speedman on October 07, 2017, 08:50:08 AM

It is embarrassing how my home state has fallen over themselves for this company,  Given away the farm, and waived a bunch of environmental regulations for a company with a known history of falling short of their promises.

And we bring them to Madness, give them a jersey, and they give us a TV?  How embarrassing.  We have much more valuable corporate partners than Foxconn.  Ones who have been more generous as well.

So yes...I am ungrateful.

Completely uncalled for

First,  it was a nice gesture.  Second,  you have zero idea what else they may be doing for the university because Madness isn't the place to discuss business.  Third, this is supposed to be a fun thread about a fun event. Fourth, the lady that started this already asked everyone to take that crap elsewhere. Honestly,  don't some folks have better things to do than hate? Guess that's asking to much.

Exactly right.  At a fun event on a Friday evening they gave the school a free sample of their product. What’s wrong with that?

They’re engaged with the school and this is not the last thing they’re going to do for it.

Quit thinking Small.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: jsglow on October 07, 2017, 08:53:06 AM
Sultan,  we don't have a relationship with you and never will. Good day sir.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GGGG on October 07, 2017, 09:04:13 AM
Sultan,  we don't have a relationship with you and never will. Good day sir.


Awwww....

Here, I will make it up to you.

FOXCONN DONATED A TV!!!  AN ENTIRE SET!!!!  WHAT A GESTURE!!!!

(http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/rve.gif)

(http://www.nyabn.org/Images/AnimatedGifs/Bi_Girl_Cheerleaders.gif)

(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view6/2469521/earth-exploding-o.gif)

Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: PBRme on October 07, 2017, 09:05:42 AM

When did chick and you decide to become Scoop's collective parents? Why should "the lady that (sic) started this" determine how I respond?

Sorry but I think it is an another embarrassing chapter in a ridiculous relationship.

Stepping on your toes.  I realize you think this is your responsibility.  Really this post just drips irony
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GGGG on October 07, 2017, 09:08:16 AM
Stepping on your toes.  I realize you think this is your responsibility.  Really this post just drips irony


Ah well...
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: muwarrior69 on October 07, 2017, 09:12:06 AM
If he redshirts, it should be next year.

...or he could be the odd man out if we sign Grimes.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 07, 2017, 09:13:05 AM
Wow.  I am amazed that Foxconn, a company work in excess of $100B, who is getting billions in tax credits from the State of Wisconsin, can afford to donate a TV with a retail value of $1,500 or so.

How generous.

far less actually.  they get that at cost.  something more like $200.

Its a joke of a gift.  If they wanted to do something 'nice' they'd have upped it to a 100" and donated 5... or better yet, donate something to the community around Marquette since the last thing a bunch of rich kids need is a 75" TV.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Tugg Speedman on October 07, 2017, 09:13:33 AM
Cannot believe this thread is on page 3 and I have to post this (meaning no one else beat me too it).

Video of wojos near disaster
https://mobile.twitter.com/MUWireSports/status/916490196551716870/video/1

The closest call was to Golden Eagles coach Steve Wojciechowski during the team introduction segment of "Marquette Madness" at the Al McGuire Center.

Wojciechowski fired up the crowd by coming out on a four-wheel, all-terrain vehicle. As he rounded his final corner of the court, the coach nearly lost control of the vehicle and then executed a dramatic, tumbling dismount. If it was staged by Wojciechowski, the coach sold it pretty well.



The “normal”muscoop would have given this pages and pages of Zuberter film analysis.  WHAT IS WRONG HERE!!!

Just a bunch of angry old men whining about TVs.  Get off my lawn!!!
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 07, 2017, 09:18:56 AM
Cannot believe this thread is on page 3 and I have to post this (meaning no one else beat me too it).

Video of wojos near disaster
https://mobile.twitter.com/MUWireSports/status/916490196551716870/video/1

The closest call was to Golden Eagles coach Steve Wojciechowski during the team introduction segment of "Marquette Madness" at the Al McGuire Center.

Wojciechowski fired up the crowd by coming out on a four-wheel, all-terrain vehicle. As he rounded his final corner of the court, the coach nearly lost control of the vehicle and then executed a dramatic, tumbling dismount. If it was staged by Wojciechowski, the coach sold it pretty well.



The “normal”muscoop would have given this pages and pages of Zuberter film analysis.  WHAT IS WRONG HERE!!!


Other than posts 15, 16 and 52, yeah.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Tugg Speedman on October 07, 2017, 09:26:14 AM
Other than posts 15, 16 and 52, yeah.

Puhlease, we have two sentences not really detailing what happened to Wojo buried in between the stupidest argument ever on scoop about a TV.

Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: jsglow on October 07, 2017, 09:31:36 AM
I was also impressed with Elliot.  Really athletic. Wojo has something to work with.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: 🏀 on October 07, 2017, 09:39:05 AM
$70 billion company makes public connection with local university after announcing the site location for plant that needs employees.

Let's get worked up about it.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 07, 2017, 09:43:32 AM
Puhlease, we have two sentences not really detailing what happened to Wojo buried in between the stupidest argument ever on scoop about a TV.

Heise, it was all planned as part of the show...
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 07, 2017, 10:14:08 AM
Yep. Its the offseason.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Galway Eagle on October 07, 2017, 10:22:58 AM
Maybe I missed this but why is Rowsey on suspension?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GloccaMorra on October 07, 2017, 10:59:10 AM
Puhlease, we have two sentences not really detailing what happened to Wojo buried in between the stupidest argument ever on scoop about a TV.

Agreed on stupidest thread.  If you are arguing about this you must be ONE PATHETIC LOSER
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Sir Lawrence on October 07, 2017, 11:30:36 AM
Agreed on stupidest thread.  If you are arguing about this you must be ONE PATHETIC LOSER

I missed it as well.  Anyone care to enlighten we few in the dark?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: B. McBannerson on October 07, 2017, 11:42:12 AM

It is embarrassing how my home state has fallen over themselves for this company,  Given away the farm, and waived a bunch of environmental regulations for a company with a known history of falling short of their promises.

And we bring them to Madness, give them a jersey, and they give us a TV?  How embarrassing.  We have much more valuable corporate partners than Foxconn.  Ones who have been more generous as well.

So yes...I am ungrateful.

Give it a rest and take it to a different thread.  We may find that this partnership leads to a number of well paying jobs for future Marquette grads and other citizens of Wisconsin.  Or it may not. 
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: B. McBannerson on October 07, 2017, 11:42:45 AM
The Instagram highlights by Marquette were pretty good.  Appeared to be a good atmosphere. 
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: B. McBannerson on October 07, 2017, 11:45:31 AM
Completely uncalled for

Exactly right.  At a fun event on a Friday evening they gave the school a free sample of their product. What’s wrong with that?

They’re engaged with the school and this is not the last thing they’re going to do for it.

Quit thinking Small.

Imagine if they are funding multiple scholarships for minorities, etc, if the generosity slammers would go quiet for a minute or two. 
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GB Warrior on October 07, 2017, 11:52:48 AM
One more word on Foxconn and then onto Madness. I think Foxconn is ultimately worth the (essentially taxpayer funded) payout to bring them here with the hopes of building up jobs new communities that have been hit hard in the last decade. Said the same thing about the casino, Amazon, etc. I'm bearish on jobs longer term because of automation, but my skepticism of the workforce's future is a topic for another thread.

That said, their donation was a stupid gift and a slap in the face. They could have created a smart wall in the AMU of they wanted to show commitment to a partnership. NOT a TV that you might find in an entertainment center or a conference room.

Now, to Madness. Ike looked all kinds of rough. He's not ready, but we didn't really expect him to be. Madness is more for the recruits than anything - demonstrate the energy and excitement around the program. I think we accomplished that.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 07, 2017, 11:58:55 AM
Imagine if they are funding multiple scholarships for minorities, etc, if the generosity slammers would go quiet for a minute or two.

Pretty sure they would say that they were just giving us the State of Wisconsin's money, so no....


For the record, the gift was part of an exchange between the Head of Foxconn and Dr. Lovell, and was  ceremonial in nature as much as anything else.

I doubt that when the head of Foxconn got back on the bus (and yes, Foxconn brought an entire busload of executives to Madness), he said, "I cannot believe that we gave Mike Lovell an expensive piece of state-of-the-art technology, and all he gave us was a couple of basketballs.  What an effing cheapskate."

Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: forgetful on October 07, 2017, 12:03:35 PM

I doubt that when the head of Foxconn got back on the bus (and yes, Foxconn brought an entire busload of executives to Madness), he said, "I cannot believe that we gave Mike Lovell an expensive piece of state-of-the-art technology, and all he gave us was a couple of basketballs.  What an effing cheapskate."

Well that isn't what was given to Foxconn, they most importantly got to be a centerpiece of one of the biggest annual events for MU basketball.  The value of that exposure is worth far far far more than a TV we can buy for $1500.

I'm not wading into this debate...frankly I don't think it belongs on this board period, but your statement/analogy is poor.  I know this, because I'm a world champion on using poor analogies.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on October 07, 2017, 12:05:16 PM
Imagine if they are funding multiple scholarships for minorities, etc, if the generosity slammers would go quiet for a minute or two.
Yes, imagine if $3B funds two scholarships.  ::) The two can share a dorm room and the TV.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: jsglow on October 07, 2017, 12:05:26 PM
I can almost hear Wojo telling Ike 'Your job son is to beat on Matty every moment in practice.  Don't even let him breathe.' Way more weapons to get us ready for BEast.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 07, 2017, 12:08:43 PM
Well that isn't what was given to Foxconn, they most importantly got to be a centerpiece of one of the biggest annual events for MU basketball.  The value of that exposure is worth far far far more than a TV we can buy for $1500.

I'm not wading into this debate...frankly I don't think it belongs on this board period, but your statement/analogy is poor.  I know this, because I'm a world champion on using poor analogies.

Mike isn't stupid. He is working a lead. Those things usually take some time.  Did you honestly expect him to come out of their first meeting with them and say,  "I got Foxconn to donate a 10-figure amount to the university"?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: forgetful on October 07, 2017, 12:13:08 PM
Mike isn't stupid. He is working a lead. Those things usually take some time.  Did you honestly expect him to come out of their first meeting with them and say,  "I got Foxconn to donate a 10-figure amount to the university"?

I'm not disagreeing with you, just saying that analogy was a poor one.

I'm not a big fan of Foxconn, or the deal.  But it is very wise and shrewd of Lovell to embrace them.  It can only be good for the University. 

I just really do not want to go into this too much on this board, or on this thread.  Don't think it belongs here...and I know that isn't your fault. 

Probably should have kept my mouth shut as my statement served no purpose.  I apologize. 
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: jficke13 on October 07, 2017, 12:15:32 PM
So... suspension?

Dunks?

Did basketballs go through hoops?

Or maybe we ignore the thing that people actually care about and go all in on the TV. Was it 4K (something fancier?!?!) What's the refresh rate?
Maybe it came with its own LTE connection? Someone give us the details!
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GGGG on October 07, 2017, 12:15:46 PM
Imagine if they are funding multiple scholarships for minorities, etc, if the generosity slammers would go quiet for a minute or two. 

That would be awesome if they did that!  Why would anyone have a problem with that?

Any scholarship period would do a lot more for campus than a television.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GGGG on October 07, 2017, 12:16:31 PM
Mike isn't stupid. He is working a lead. Those things usually take some time.  Did you honestly expect him to come out of their first meeting with them and say,  "I got Foxconn to donate a 10-figure amount to the university"?

No one said that.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on October 07, 2017, 12:18:55 PM
You unsophisticates can read up on Li Shang Wang Lai here.  It is good manners to bring a (often token) gift when visiting one's home or business. A Sharp TV and some basketballs in return show proper etiquette in a developing relationship.  The American culture norm of making a big splash is not the norm elsewhere.

https://www.topchinatravel.com/china-guide/chinese-etiquette-gift-giving.htm
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: cheebs09 on October 07, 2017, 12:32:19 PM
We are trying to raise a bunch of money for a new business school. I wonder if Foxconn is being part of that. Also, this could be a tie-in with the new arena naming rights. will be interesting to see how the relationship grows.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: wadesworld on October 07, 2017, 12:45:05 PM
Foxconn is going to be paying a large amount of money to the building we will be playing in a year from now. They got “exposure” (how many people viewed this, and how many of those very small amount of people are Foxconn going to benefit off of?) while MU got a company looking for future employees talking to students on campus for 2 days and get to play in an arena that they’re putting a lot of money and equipment into.

I ventured over to Dodd’s board for the fun of it this morning. I can’t decide which thread is sillier. This one complaining that Foxconn’s gift/donation to MU wasn’t big enough of the one over there questioning the culture of a program that could allow players to have fun in front of fans rather than going all out and putting to practice the defense they have been preaching this offseason.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GGGG on October 07, 2017, 12:49:25 PM
How will Foxconn be paying into the new arena?  Naming rights?  I doubt that.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: GGGG on October 07, 2017, 12:54:12 PM
You know I am sorry for even bringing this up.

There have been a lot of changes in my life over the past 12 months. Nothing bad. But I find myself not really caring all that much about the coming season or about Marquette basketball in general. It’s probably best that I leave this place for those who do.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Marcus92 on October 07, 2017, 12:56:01 PM
+1 to all those who shared reports from Marquette Madness

-1,000,000 to those so easily distracted from the excitement and potential of a new season to focus on making a political point in this thread
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 07, 2017, 12:58:11 PM
Foxconn is going to be paying a large amount of money to the building we will be playing in a year from now. They got “exposure” (how many people viewed this, and how many of those very small amount of people are Foxconn going to benefit off of?) while MU got a company looking for future employees talking to students on campus for 2 days and get to play in an arena that they’re putting a lot of money and equipment into.

I ventured over to Dodd’s board for the fun of it this morning. I can’t decide which thread is sillier. This one complaining that Foxconn’s gift/donation to MU wasn’t big enough of the one over there questioning the culture of a program that could allow players to have fun in front of fans rather than going all out and putting to practice the defense they have been preaching this offseason.

link?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: cheebs09 on October 07, 2017, 01:13:27 PM
It's been mentioned the Feigen and the Bucks owners have been in discussions for naming rights. Whether it is the entire arena or a gate, there's been discussions. I think Feigen was at some announcements for Foxconn coming to Wisconsin. They may not end up paying a cent for the new arena, but there have been discussions.

http://www.tmj4.com/sports/basketball/milwaukee-bucks/milwaukee-bucks-pitching-arena-naming-rights-to-foxconn
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Jay Bee on October 07, 2017, 05:28:35 PM
You know I am sorry for even bringing this up.

There have been a lot of changes in my life over the past 12 months. Nothing bad. But I find myself not really caring all that much about the coming season or about Marquette basketball in general. It’s probably best that I leave this place for those who do.

Amen!
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Loose Cannon on October 07, 2017, 06:57:24 PM
You know I am sorry for even bringing this up.

There have been a lot of changes in my life over the past 12 months. Nothing bad. But I find myself not really caring all that much about the coming season or about Marquette basketball in general. It’s probably best that I leave this place for those who do.

 You have invested a lot of years in this place.  Don't be too Hasty, your interest may be rekindled when you see how Good we look this year.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: source? on October 07, 2017, 07:27:42 PM
You have invested a lot of years in this place.  Don't be too Hasty, your interest may be rekindled when you see how Good we look this year.

Was I wrong thinking this was a Chicos joke?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Tugg Speedman on October 07, 2017, 08:09:19 PM
How many non Superbar threads have been locked because they became too political?  This one is in danger.

 And when it does you can reread it months from now you will be thoroughly embarrassed by how stupid this thread became and how far it veered off the rails.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Tugg Speedman on October 07, 2017, 08:25:03 PM
Mike isn't stupid. He is working a lead. Those things usually take some time.  Did you honestly expect him to come out of their first meeting with them and say,  "I got Foxconn to donate a 10-figure amount to the university"?

Furthering this ... if Foxconn actually did have a large donation to give to MU, and Lovell thought the appropriate venue to announce such a large gift was Midnight Madness five minutes before Wojo fell off an ATV and the slam dunk competition, the Board of Trustees would be right to ask for Lovells's immediate resignation for disrespecting a generous donor.

Fortunately, Lovell is not as stupid as half the people on this thread.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Tugg Speedman on October 07, 2017, 08:33:02 PM
You unsophisticates can read up on Li Shang Wang Lai here.  It is good manners to bring a (often token) gift when visiting one's home or business. A Sharp TV and some basketballs in return show proper etiquette in a developing relationship.  The American culture norm of making a big splash is not the norm elsewhere.

https://www.topchinatravel.com/china-guide/chinese-etiquette-gift-giving.htm

Exactly right ... it is the equivalent of bringing a bottle of wine to a dinner party.

What is lost is the head of one of the most significant corporations in the world flew in from China and brought a token of appreciation.  Considering MU has plans for innovation alley (if you do not know what this is, please permanently log-off this site) and Foxconn could be a real game-changer in these plans, we should be pleased Foxconn is taking this much interest in MU.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Golden Avalanche on October 07, 2017, 11:43:00 PM
+1 to all those who shared reports from Marquette Madness

-1,000,000 to those so easily distracted from the excitement and potential of a new season to focus on making a political point in this thread


It's not a political point to suggest the Foxconn con is a loser for the citizens of Wisconsin. I'm a registered republican and think every concession surrounding this company is ill-advised and short-sighted. 
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Tugg Speedman on October 08, 2017, 01:29:33 AM
It's not a political point to suggest the Foxconn con is a loser for the citizens of Wisconsin. I'm a registered republican and think every concession surrounding this company is ill-advised and short-sighted.

Then go start a Superbar thread on this subject and leave this to what actually happened at midnight madness.

Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: wadesworld on October 08, 2017, 01:48:00 AM
Then go start a Superbar thread on this subject and leave this to what actually happened at midnight madness.

Oh the irony.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: reinko on October 08, 2017, 06:03:19 AM
Then go start a Superbar thread on this subject and leave this to what actually happened at midnight madness.

Says the guy with 8 posts in this thread alone not having to do with basketball.

Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: real chili 83 on October 08, 2017, 06:39:26 AM
Might be,  but you come off as something worse when you use the term fudge packer

Quinoa packer?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Tugg Speedman on October 08, 2017, 07:27:56 AM
Says the guy with 8 posts in this thread alone not having to do with basketball.

Yes, on the superbar ... where they belong
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: jsglow on October 08, 2017, 07:44:16 AM
On to the ATV tumble.  Superhero Steele claims it to be an accident and nice recovery.  Joe True told me yesterday that nobody could get Wojo to admit it.  All I can say is that it was pretty cool.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: WarriorFan on October 08, 2017, 09:25:00 AM
foxconn schmoxxconn... My question is why the he (double toothpicks) can't I find the scrimmage on line anywhere?????
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 08, 2017, 09:33:34 AM
foxconn schmoxxconn... My question is why the he (double toothpicks) can't I find the scrimmage on line anywhere?????

Well, you have a full year to plan a trip to campus to see it next time.    :)
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: B. McBannerson on October 08, 2017, 12:29:27 PM
It's not a political point to suggest the Foxconn con is a loser for the citizens of Wisconsin. I'm a registered republican and think every concession surrounding this company is ill-advised and short-sighted.

We will find out in the years to come, but let's do it in a different thread
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 08, 2017, 01:01:54 PM
We will find out in the years to come, but let's do it in a different thread

It is an enormous give away.  This one was a Republican idea, ironically.  Ideology be damned.

GA has the stones to stick to his ideology, but I can't help notice that a lot of others are a lot more flexible with theirs.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on October 08, 2017, 05:28:20 PM
Rowsey was suspended because of Foxconn.  Or not.

Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: B. McBannerson on October 08, 2017, 07:23:07 PM
It is an enormous give away.  This one was a Republican idea, ironically.  Ideology be damned.

GA has the stones to stick to his ideology, but I can't help notice that a lot of others are a lot more flexible with theirs.

Cool story, let's keep it out of this thread.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Hards Alumni on October 09, 2017, 08:54:54 AM
Cool story, let's keep it out of this thread.

But just me, right?  As long as its coming from someone who shares your ideology, its fine.

Some things are just so predictable with you.  So easy to bait.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: mu03eng on October 09, 2017, 09:12:35 AM
I sight this thread as why maybe even the Superbar should be killed.

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Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Frenns Liquor Depot on October 09, 2017, 09:27:05 AM
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Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: fjm on October 09, 2017, 10:21:25 AM
I worked all weekend at what appeared to be the busiest most out of control ER this weekend.

Can I get some updates?
How was homecoming?
How was the concert?
Who puked at Cafferys?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: mu03eng on October 09, 2017, 10:55:42 AM
I worked all weekend at what appeared to be the busiest most out of control ER this weekend.

Can I get some updates?
How was homecoming?
How was the concert?
Who puked at Cafferys?

-We've determined that Rowsey chucked some beer off a balcony but we aren't sure if it was Natty Light or Goose Island BCS
-Wojo fell off an ATV, he claims it was intentional...most think it was near disastrous.
-Madness' usefulness at projecting success this season is at an all time low.....unless you are in the crowd that thinks the fact that a glorified scrimmage included no actual defense is a sign that the defense will suck again, in which case Madness showed that Wojo will be fired by January
-In a weird coincidence, I went to a tailgate for the Penn State-Northwestern game on Saturday morning with the PSU alumni association and met the daughter of a PSU alum who is a freshmen at MU. She said she was excited for basketball season but had no interest in Madness but was super pumped for the concert and all the alumni with money running around on campus. So we got that going for us.
-We got a 75inch TV for somewhere on campus
-Ike looks like he's way behind on the ready scale so don't expect much from him.

Other than that I've got nothing.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: warriorchick on October 09, 2017, 11:19:20 AM
Just to stir things up, I'd like to report that I saw Foxconn setting up a huge multimedia display yesterday in the AMU for their career and internship fair, which is going on today.


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Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: barfolomew on October 09, 2017, 11:36:36 AM
-In a weird coincidence, I went to a tailgate for the Penn State-Northwestern game on Saturday morning with the PSU alumni association

In the west lot? If so, I was with the JV football team running amok in the yellow and blue Viking jerseys.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: mu03eng on October 09, 2017, 12:22:19 PM
In the west lot? If so, I was with the JV football team running amok in the yellow and blue Viking jerseys.

Yep we were camped out in the southwest corner of the West lot, right next to Mustards....man I had forgotten what a hole Ryan Field is. However a good time was had by all so what's to complain about
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on October 09, 2017, 01:15:29 PM
-In a weird coincidence, I went to a tailgate for the Penn State-Northwestern game on Saturday morning with the PSU alumni association and met the daughter of a PSU alum who is a freshmen at MU.

Nice to see a PSU alum enrolling at Marquette for that 2nd degree
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on October 09, 2017, 01:30:45 PM
Yep we were camped out in the southwest corner of the West lot, right next to Mustards....man I had forgotten what a hole Ryan Field is. However a good time was had by all so what's to complain about

Have season tickets, we camp out at the far North of the west lot. That game sucked though, my dads friend got two people to move by halftime with some ruthless Sandusky jokes.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: mu03eng on October 09, 2017, 01:52:49 PM
Nice to see a PSU alum enrolling at Marquette for that 2nd degree

Hey, if you want to be in charge of the grammar rodeo you're welcome to it.  ;D
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: mu03eng on October 09, 2017, 01:53:12 PM
Have season tickets, we camp out at the far North of the west lot. That game sucked though, my dads friend got two people to move by halftime with some ruthless Sandusky jokes.

Stay classy San Diego.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: jsglow on October 09, 2017, 02:13:54 PM
Stay classy San Diego.

Eng, do Bucky and PSU play this year?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: mu03eng on October 09, 2017, 02:15:57 PM
Eng, do Bucky and PSU play this year?

Only in the Big 10 championship if both win out.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: jsglow on October 09, 2017, 02:16:53 PM
Only in the Big 10 championship if both win out.

I give Bucky a pretty good shot at being there.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: 4everwarriors on October 09, 2017, 02:39:21 PM
Dat’s wear day usually pee down der collective legs, ai na?
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 09, 2017, 03:10:49 PM
Eng, do Bucky and PSU play this year?

Not to step on ENG's toes but to answer your question: No, unless they play in B1G Championship Game.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: jsglow on October 09, 2017, 03:29:11 PM
Not to step on ENG's toes but to answer your question: No, unless they play in B1G Championship Game.

Ha! Eng beat you by an hour!   ;D
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: mu03eng on October 09, 2017, 03:34:33 PM
I give Bucky a pretty good shot at being there.

B1G West is a joke, if Bucky isn't in the championship game 4 out of 5 years for the foreseeable future they should be ashamed. And the 5th year could only be those seasons when they play some combination of PSU, OSU, Michigan, and MSU for their East-West cross over.

PSU's offense has looked shaky, we'll see what the bye does. Basically looks like the winner of the PSU-O$U tussle in Columbu$ will be the defacto decider on B1G East rep (though I'm not holding my breath for PSU beating Michigan...weird things happen).
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on October 09, 2017, 03:39:45 PM
College football is in trouble if PSU is the number 4 team in the nation. They didn't look great and needed a lot of help from th zebras in the first half to get even a 10-0 lead against NU.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: jsglow on October 09, 2017, 03:52:52 PM
B1G West is a joke, if Bucky isn't in the championship game 4 out of 5 years for the foreseeable future they should be ashamed. And the 5th year could only be those seasons when they play some combination of PSU, OSU, Michigan, and MSU for their East-West cross over.

PSU's offense has looked shaky, we'll see what the bye does. Basically looks like the winner of the PSU-O$U tussle in Columbu$ will be the defacto decider on B1G East rep (though I'm not holding my breath for PSU beating Michigan...weird things happen).

Know it was a long day for you but I promise that you would have had a great time at the concert.  First rate.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: MUBurrow on October 09, 2017, 03:55:28 PM
College football is in trouble if PSU is the number 4 team in the nation. They didn't look great and needed a lot of help from th zebras in the first half to get even a 10-0 lead against NU.

Hey! You watch your mouth! Some of us have betting slips from the MGM when PSU was 20/1 to win it all  ;D
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Golden Avalanche on October 09, 2017, 05:26:16 PM
I give Bucky a pretty good shot at being there.

Only in the Big 10 championship if both win out.

B1G West is a joke, if Bucky isn't in the championship game 4 out of 5 years for the foreseeable future they should be ashamed. And the 5th year could only be those seasons when they play some combination of PSU, OSU, Michigan, and MSU for their East-West cross over.

PSU's offense has looked shaky, we'll see what the bye does. Basically looks like the winner of the PSU-O$U tussle in Columbu$ will be the defacto decider on B1G East rep (though I'm not holding my breath for PSU beating Michigan...weird things happen).

College football is in trouble if PSU is the number 4 team in the nation. They didn't look great and needed a lot of help from th zebras in the first half to get even a 10-0 lead against NU.

I came here to read only about Marquette Madness. Please take this to another thread. Many people are saying it's not fair to derail threads.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: jsglow on October 09, 2017, 05:49:36 PM
I came here to read only about Marquette Madness. Please take this to another thread. Many people are saying it's not fair to derail threads.

 ;D

Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 09, 2017, 05:51:57 PM
Ha! Eng beat you by an hour!   ;D

That's what I get for replying before reading the whole thread.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: jsglow on October 09, 2017, 05:54:36 PM
That's what I get for replying before reading the whole thread.

Stop, golden is all upset.   ;D

So golden, your thoughts on Madness?  Was Wojo 'faking'? 
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on October 09, 2017, 06:26:14 PM
Stop, golden is all upset.   ;D

So golden, your thoughts on Madness?  Was Wojo 'faking'?

I thought "Madness" was being used as an adjective, not a noun.
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: Silkk the Shaka on October 09, 2017, 07:49:40 PM
Cannot believe this thread is on page 3 and I have to post this (meaning no one else beat me too it).

Video of wojos near disaster
https://mobile.twitter.com/MUWireSports/status/916490196551716870/video/1

The closest call was to Golden Eagles coach Steve Wojciechowski during the team introduction segment of "Marquette Madness" at the Al McGuire Center.

Wojciechowski fired up the crowd by coming out on a four-wheel, all-terrain vehicle. As he rounded his final corner of the court, the coach nearly lost control of the vehicle and then executed a dramatic, tumbling dismount. If it was staged by Wojciechowski, the coach sold it pretty well.



The “normal”muscoop would have given this pages and pages of Zuberter film analysis.  WHAT IS WRONG HERE!!!

Just a bunch of angry old men whining about TVs.  Get off my lawn!!!

LOL at "Zuberter"
Title: Re: Madness Thread
Post by: mu03eng on October 09, 2017, 08:52:23 PM
College football is in trouble if PSU is the number 4 team in the nation. They didn't look great and needed a lot of help from th zebras in the first half to get even a 10-0 lead against NU.

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