Pretty fair.He was left nothing in the cupboard and took no shortcuts in trying to fill it. Butwe have a lot of talent and great balance heading into next season. Exciting time.
Fixed.Thank you! the over/under for you turning this into the same tired argument as the "Take it to the bank" thread and countless others was 10 posts. I won $40 off your predictable posting over generations of user names.
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From: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-coaching-moves-grading-2014s-biggest-hires-four-years-into-the-job/
Grade: B
The Golden Eagles have made one NCAA Tournament (2017) in four seasons under Wojo, who has a 73-59 record. This is the Duke alumnus' first go of it as a head coach. Wojciechowski's done a solid job, but it's a letdown when you contrast with Virginia Tech's situation above. How so? Whereas Virginia Tech seldom makes the NCAA Tournament (and with Williams making back-to-back Dances, it bumps up his grade), Marquette has a much better history.
The Eagles have made only one NCAA Tournament in the past four years. The last time the school had this kind of "drought" under one coach was from 1989-1993, when it took Kevin O'Neill four years to make his first NCAA Tournament. Personally, I think Marquette is a sneaky candidate to break through next season and be a No. 5, 6 or 7 seed. Not many are projecting MU to be that good, but a lot of guys return.
Hard to argue with this.
Next year is huge for the program.
Wojo is already an A recruiter and that is obviously half the battle. As a head coach he’s still young and learning. If he can match his coaching ability to his recruiting ability watch out
Wojo is already an A recruiter and that is obviously half the battle. As a head coach he’s still young and learning. If he can match his coaching ability to his recruiting ability watch outRiiiggghhhttt... "Still young and learning.." Lets see, he spent what.. about 15 years "learning" at the elite level of Duke and is in his 40's. I would submit that his learning curve should have been achieved well before now. But that is OK, get this one cued up in the EXCUSE LIST so if necessary, it can be called out later.
Riiiggghhhttt... "Still young and learning.." Lets see, he spent what.. about 15 years "learning" at the elite level of Duke and is in his 40's. I would submit that his learning curve should have been achieved well before now. But that is OK, get this one cued up in the EXCUSE LIST so if necessary, it can be called out later.
Riiiggghhhttt... "Still young and learning.." Lets see, he spent what.. about 15 years "learning" at the elite level of Duke and is in his 40's. I would submit that his learning curve should have been achieved well before now. But that is OK, get this one cued up in the EXCUSE LIST so if necessary, it can be called out later.Wee willie whines weekends
Haven’t gotten your Mazos burger in you yet today Willie? Your exceptionally crabby today, even by your standards.Crabby---really? Nothing like stating facts about Wojo and learning, which he had quite a bit before he arrived at MU. Don't see how that is crabby. Your standards may need adjustment.
Crabby---really? Nothing like stating facts about Wojo and learning, which he had quite a bit before he arrived at MU. Don't see how that is crabby. Your standards may need adjustment.
Go get yourself a burger bud. You’ll feel better.Thank you. Had a burger yesterday. It was great and I love burgers. Better than Arby's, although their sandwiches are good too. But it is obvious that if the excuse for Wojo is that he is still learning, with his pedigree, then if you accept that, give him a lifetime contract to keep learning.
Thank you. Had a burger yesterday. It was great and I love burgers. Better than Arby's, although their sandwiches are good too. But it is obvious that if the excuse for Wojo is that he is still learning, with his pedigree, then if you accept that, give him a lifetime contract to keep learning.
From: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-coaching-moves-grading-2014s-biggest-hires-four-years-into-the-job/
Grade: B
The Golden Eagles have made one NCAA Tournament (2017) in four seasons under Wojo, who has a 73-59 record. This is the Duke alumnus' first go of it as a head coach. Wojciechowski's done a solid job, but it's a letdown when you contrast with Virginia Tech's situation above. How so? Whereas Virginia Tech seldom makes the NCAA Tournament (and with Williams making back-to-back Dances, it bumps up his grade), Marquette has a much better history.
The Eagles have made only one NCAA Tournament in the past four years. The last time the school had this kind of "drought" under one coach was from 1989-1993, when it took Kevin O'Neill four years to make his first NCAA Tournament. Personally, I think Marquette is a sneaky candidate to break through next season and be a No. 5, 6 or 7 seed. Not many are projecting MU to be that good, but a lot of guys return.
A few facts:About 15 years "learning" coaching at the most elite program in the country eliminates that half baked reality.
Wojo is 41 years old, with 4 seasons of Division I head coaching experience.
Dave Leitao is 57, with 12 seasons of Division I head coaching experience.
Jay Wright is 56, with 24 seasons of Division I head coaching experience.
Patrick Ewing is 55, with 1 season of Division I head coaching experience.
Chris Mullen is 54, with 3 seasons of Division I head coaching experience.
Greg McDermott is 53, with 18 seasons of Division I head coaching experience.
Ed Cooley is 48, with 12 seasons of Division I head coaching experience.
Kevin Willard is 43, with 11 seasons of Division I head coaching experience.
LaVall Jordan is 39, with 2 seasons of Division I head coaching experience.
Travis Steele is 36, with 0 seasons of Division I head coaching experience.
The fact is that Wojo is the 3rd youngest head coach in the Big East.
The fact is that Wojo has less experience as a Division I head coach than all but 4 first-time head coaches hired in the past 3 years. Only one of those 4 coaches (Jordan) has ever taken his team to the NCAA tournament. That coach has won just 1 postseason game.
Based on the above, it's fair and accurate to say that Wojo is young and learning. That's not an excuse or a justification. Simply reality.
Why is saying Wojo is still learning an excuse? I would think that all coaches are still learning. You either keep learning or get left behind.Knew that lame argument would come up. Of course learning is important, but to paint it in the context that Wojo is some novice is just plain bullcrap. Over a decade at the most elite BB program in the country loses that excuse, which many like to offer for Wojo's mediocre success. And that prior experience is what got him hired in the first place.
Knew that lame argument would come up. Of course learning is important, but to paint it in the context that Wojo is some novice is just plain bullcrap. Over a decade at the most elite BB program in the country loses that excuse, which many like to offer for Wojo's mediocre success. And that prior experience is what got him hired in the first place.
So you think being an assistant coach and being a head coach are no different? That if you are an assistant at a top program the transition to being a head coach is seamless? Interesting take there willie.
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KO and TC did quite well making transition. Plus they had less assistant experience. It really does come down to this and next year for Wojo. Hope he hits it out of the park.
About 15 years "learning" coaching at the most elite program in the country eliminates that half baked reality.