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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: Tha Hound on March 26, 2021, 10:20:10 AM
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Shaka Smart will he Marquette's next head coach.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2021/03/26/shaka-smart-hired-marquette-basketball-coach-replacing-steve-wojciechowski/7012812002/
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I WANT TO SAY IT SO BADLY BUT I CAN'T YET
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Rothstein isn't always right. But he is right here.
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It's not a #donedeal yet!
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Parish also reporting.
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#DoneDeal2.0
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So we fire our head coach for not creating a sustainably winning program or by winning enough games in the NCAAT in order to hire a head coach that was on the hot seat at his school for not creating a sustainably winning program or by winning enough games in the NCAAT.
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IIf true, Im all on board. I think Shaka will do very well at MU and this is a better fit for him than Tex. I also think he will be able to keep some of our players/recruits. Personally I wanted Moser but Marquette will be back people and sooner rather than later. Let's go now!
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So we fire our head coach for not creating a sustainably winning program or by winning enough games in the NCAAT in order to hire a head coach that was on the hot seat at his school for not creating a sustainably winning program or by winning enough games in the NCAAT.
Can't make it up! A literal carbon copy! LOLLLL
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IIf true, Im all on board. I think Shaka will do very well at MU and this is a better fit for him than Tex. I also think he will be able to keep some of our players/recruits. Personally I wanted Moser but Marquette will be back people and sooner rather than later. Let's go now!
I think this is a much better fit. But it seems all is right in the world for Scoop--we already have a Smarters and Dumbers (projo/nojo) divide on the board.
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SOMEONE START TRACKING INBOUND FLIGHTS TO MKE ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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So we fire our head coach for not creating a sustainably winning program or by winning enough games in the NCAAT in order to hire a head coach that was on the hot seat at his school for not creating a sustainably winning program or by winning enough games in the NCAAT.
We're gonna be okay GWarrior. I think this is a far different situation than Texas. Granted that loss to Abilene-T was brutal but I think you should have a little faith.
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Followup tweet from Rothstein:
"Source: Marquette's administration is meeting with its players in the next few hours.
Barring something unforeseen, Shaka Smart is heading to Milwaukee."
https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1375467504940765185 (https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1375467504940765185)
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https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1375469427429359616
DONE DEAL
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Mrs. Smart cannot be pleased
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He was my top choice. Hope it gets to the finish line.
Think he has a good shot to keep the current roster in place.
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Wow let’s see how fast this thread loads up lol.
I like it if it’s him. Our core will stick around likely. He WILL succeed here.
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He was my top choice. Hope it gets to the finish line.
Think he has a good shot to keep the current roster in place.
Same. And retain Aidoo and Mitchell. And do some damage in the portal.
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Could see him hanging onto Lewis because of his connections from VCU. Unsure about Dawson or DJ
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#donedealpartduex
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Not going to lie, I'm pretty whelmed. I was a total Proser.
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Hope the best for you Shaka! Now the real question is, does he keep his hair or go back to bald
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Hope the best for you Shaka! Now the real question is, does he keep his hair or go back to bald
Maybe he grows it out even more for the Milwaukee winter
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Can we not give Shaka a chance??? What on earth is going on here? I do not see him being a "carbon copy" of Wojo at all. Regardless of how any of you feel at this moment if this is accurate you support this hire 100%.
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Would have been fine with Moser or Gates and am fine with Shaka. Gets 100% support from me, FWIW, which ain’t much. Definite concerns but this could be a great match
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Could see him hanging onto Lewis because of his connections from VCU. Unsure about Dawson or DJ
I'd have to imagine of all the realistic coaching options (and frankly Shaka was not one a week ago IMO), Shaka provides the chance for the least amount of roster turnover. He has big time name recognition (warranted or not), and I think the players will like the move.
I also think he provides the quickest transition and puts us in the best position to be good right away.
I am thrilled with the move (if it happens)
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Imagine roster stays pretty intact with Shaka. Add in Joplin, maybe make a call down to Racine Cats for Tyrese.
Let's go.
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Imagine roster stays pretty intact with Shaka. Add in Joplin, maybe make a call down to Racine Cats for Tyrese.
Let's go.
Yes. Let's go!! All of us should be in prime attack mode. We will be back!!
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I'd have to imagine of all the realistic coaching options (and frankly Shaka was not one a week ago IMO), Shaka provides the chance for the least amount of roster turnover. He has big time name recognition (warranted or not), and I think the players will like the move.
I also think he provides the quickest transition and puts us in the best position to be good right away.
I am thrilled with the move (if it happens)
Yeah definitely agree about quick transition. It'll be interesting that's for sure.
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Im pumped.
Let's try and keep as much of the core as possible. Then go hunting in the portal
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hmmmmm. Not sure about this hire, but at least we took a coach from a big named school instead of a stepping stone assistant.
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Would have been fine with Moser or Gates and am fine with Shaka. Gets 100% support from me, FWIW, which ain’t much. Definite concerns but this could be a great match
My feelings exactly.
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Chicos is pissed on twitter
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Mrs. Smart cannot be pleased
Wasn't the issue she vetoed the move because MU had no President and no AD and felt there was too many uncertainties?
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Can Shaka bring his Texas recruits with him?
4* SG Tamar Bates (from FL)
4* PF David Joplin (from WI)
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Mrs. Smart cannot be pleased
Texas is thrilled!
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Chicos is pissed on twitter
Miserable pretty boy going to be a miserable pretty boy.
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Could not be more disappointed.
Hire a guy who's teams underachieve in the NCAA, and whose players got outhustled and outworked.
Moser is 100X the game coach Shaka is.
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Wasn't the issue she vetoed the move because MU had no President and no AD and felt there was too many uncertainties?
Right. We were a dumpster fire for a good landing spot at that time. Especially since he didn't have to leave VCU. I imagine the "mrs shaka" part is fiction, but the former sentence is very true.
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Chicos is pissed on twitter
That's a good sign.
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Chicos is pissed on twitter
I'm gonna regret this, but what is his twitter handle?
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Yeeeesssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!
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5 minutes later, im warming up to Shaka. LETS GO
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A+++++ hire. I cannot wait for the announcement. Time to order some season tickets!!!!
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Could not be more disappointed.
Hire a guy who's teams underachieve in the NCAA, and whose players got outhustled and outworked.
Moser is 100X the game coach Shaka is.
I wanted Moser as well but that doesn't mean Shaka can't get the job done at MU. Can you give him a chance? This is a much different fit and situation for him.
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A+++++ hire. I cannot wait for the announcement. Time to order some season tickets!!!!
💯 i for one will be a first time season ticket holder. Need to support the administration for making the right moves the past couple weeks
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A+++++ hire. I cannot wait for the announcement. Time to order some season tickets!!!!
Instantly hopeful for the future as well.
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I wanted Moser as well but that doesn't mean Shaka can't get the job done at MU. Can you give him a chance? This is a much different fit and situation for him.
It is very possible that Moser that doesn't want to leave Loyola either.
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I wanted Moser as well but that doesn't mean Shaka can't get the job done at MU. Can you give him a chance? This is a much different fit and situation for him.
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This is my feeling as well
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I feel like I should be more excited. I’ve wanted Shaka for a long time but got so pumped about Moser.
Regardless LFG Shaka!!!!!
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Can Shaka bring his Texas recruits with him?
4* SG Tamar Bates (from FL)
4* PF David Joplin (from WI)
I think one of the reasons Joplin never seriously considered MU is because we brought in four bigs in the previous class (Garcia, Lewis,Oso). Unless any of those three leaves, I'm not sure there's a fit for him on the roster.
Shaka's first task after meeting with the team ought to be hopping on a flight to Charlotte to see Jonas Aidoo.
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His WIKI page says
Smart's given name was bestowed in honor of the famous Zulu warrior.
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I went from playful critic to advocate to skeptic ... and now I'm all-in on Shaka.
Those who have talked about him being humbled by his Texas experience, by him realizing that Marquette is the kind of place where he can succeed spectacularly ... they made an excellent case.
I am a proud Marquette alum and I am willing to support anybody who is willing to take on the enormous challenge of turning our basketball program back into something fantastic.
Welcome to Marquette, Shaka Smart!
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Should've just hired Turgeon
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I went from playful critic to advocate to skeptic ... and now I'm all-in on Shaka.
Those who have talked about him being humbled by his Texas experience, by him realizing that Marquette is the kind of place where he can succeed spectacularly ... they made an excellent case.
I am a proud Marquette alum and I am willing to support anybody who is willing to take on the enormous challenge of turning our basketball program back into something fantastic.
Welcome to Marquette, Shaka Smart!
Wow, 3 stances in a week. Way to go. You can always be right. ::) ::) ::)
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Was a sauna a part of the deal to get Shaka's wife to agree to move here?
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Wow, 3 stances in a week. Way to go. You can always be right. ::) ::) ::)
apparently that Abilene Christian game was longer ago than I remember because I was told that was a disqualifier
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Ben Steele:
"Can confirm that Marquette is set to hire Shaka Smart, one week after parting ways with Steve Wojciechowski. #mubb"
https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/1375471784510828547 (https://twitter.com/BenSteeleMJS/status/1375471784510828547)
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Wow, 3 stances in a week. Way to go. You can always be right. ::) ::) ::)
OK. I have explained myself. If you are not satisfied with my explanation, I can live with that.
Welcome to Marquette, Shaka.
We Are Marquette!
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I went from playful critic to advocate to skeptic ... and now I'm all-in on Shaka.
Those who have talked about him being humbled by his Texas experience, by him realizing that Marquette is the kind of place where he can succeed spectacularly ... they made an excellent case.
I am a proud Marquette alum and I am willing to support anybody who is willing to take on the enormous challenge of turning our basketball program back into something fantastic.
Welcome to Marquette, Shaka Smart!
If "fantastic" means first-round flameouts, then Shaka is your guy
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Let's Go Shaka!
I like the hire, bring some fire back to the team.
I suspect he might be able to keep our roster in tact (no evidence), didn't he recruit Dawson to Texas?
Excited for some personality from the HC!
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Could not be more disappointed.
Hire a guy who's teams underachieve in the NCAA, and whose players got outhustled and outworked.
Moser is 100X the game coach Shaka is.
Disappointed as well, am a real Moser fan but let's see if they made a run at him and he was not interested.
Most are focused on Shaka keeping the players. My concern is that he hasn't done any better than Wojo in the last 7 years
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I know there was some angst last Saturday night when I was advocating strongly for Shaka, and there are valid concerns people brought up.
I love the hire, I think (hope) Texas was a great learning experience for Shaka. I think sometimes things just don’t work at certain places. I hope and think he comes to MU with a mindset of a great program with a passionate fan base near where he’s from, a school solely focused on basketball, will get his juices flowing and be the guy to lead MU for a while. I think he knows he has something to prove and hope to see the fan base get behind him.
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I am so happy that I forget how I feel about some posters on here. Today, Goose loves all of the faithful posters on Scoop.
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I know there was some angst last Saturday night when I was advocating strongly for Shaka, and there are valid concerns people brought up.
I love the hire, I think (hope) Texas was a great learning experience for Shaka. I think sometimes things just don’t work at certain places. I hope and think he comes to MU with a mindset of a great program with a passionate fan base near where he’s from, a school solely focused on basketball, will get his juices flowing and be the guy to lead MU for a while. I think he knows he has something to prove and hope to see the fan base get behind him.
Outstanding post, Dish, and agree with this 100%.
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I think he arrived overnight guys. Any confirmation?
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/EJA319/history/20210326/0200Z/KAUS/KMKE
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Was fooled once, not gonna believe it till I see him and the team practicing.
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I know there was some angst last Saturday night when I was advocating strongly for Shaka, and there are valid concerns people brought up.
I love the hire, I think (hope) Texas was a great learning experience for Shaka. I think sometimes things just don’t work at certain places. I hope and think he comes to MU with a mindset of a great program with a passionate fan base near where he’s from, a school solely focused on basketball, will get his juices flowing and be the guy to lead MU for a while. I think he knows he has something to prove and hope to see the fan base get behind him.
+1
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It is very possible that Moser that doesn't want to leave Loyola either.
It's possible. It's not the case but possible.
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Dish
Great post.
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MU had great choices this time. Shaka hit most of the buttons. I love his style of play on both sides of the ball. I don't mind a guy who can rebound from his failures. It also helps that Shaka had his go at the high pressure job as he will have pause about leaving. And his recruiting network, including the guy who first broke this news, should give us glee.
Job well done by MU and the donors who stepped up.
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Those who have talked about him being humbled by his Texas experience, by him realizing that Marquette is the kind of place where he can succeed spectacularly ... they made an excellent case.
Several people have made this statement, but I am not sure why people think that. What is going to be different form him at MU vs. UT?
He was already having great recruiting success at Texas, I certainly don't think it gets even better because he comes to Marquette. Does his coaching ability suddenly rise a level? Is there something Texas wasn't allowing him to do that he'll be able to do at MU?
I am pretty neutral on Shaka but certainly hope he succeeds, I just don't get why people think something dramatically changes for him.
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I know there was some angst last Saturday night when I was advocating strongly for Shaka, and there are valid concerns people brought up.
I love the hire, I think (hope) Texas was a great learning experience for Shaka. I think sometimes things just don’t work at certain places. I hope and think he comes to MU with a mindset of a great program with a passionate fan base near where he’s from, a school solely focused on basketball, will get his juices flowing and be the guy to lead MU for a while. I think he knows he has something to prove and hope to see the fan base get behind him.
This - I think it has been well noted that there was stuff going on behind the scenes at Texas. Has anybody left a job that they were really comfortable in to go to a new company and it turned out the culture and the fit just was not there? I know it has happened to me and when I was there I was not doing the quality of work that I had in my previous place of employment because I was miserable. It happens, but everything about this situation feels like a great fit for both parties.
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Several people have made this statement, but I am not sure why people think that. What is going to be different form him at MU vs. UT?
He was already having great recruiting success at Texas, I certainly don't think it gets even better because he comes to Marquette. Does his coaching ability suddenly rise a level? Is there something Texas wasn't allowing him to do that he'll be able to do at MU?
I am pretty neutral on Shaka but certainly hope he succeeds, I just don't get why people think something dramatically changes for him.
He will continue being a great recruiter. He will feel less pressure. As much as we want to believe Marquette is at the highest level and the Big East is the bomb, the fact is that it is a half-step down from Texas and the Big 12, and I believe he has a chance for big-time success at Marquette. All IMHO. You are free to disagree.
Many criticisms of him, including yours, are valid. I certainly voiced some in the aftermath of his ugly NCAAT loss. I have chosen to be an optimist, and to overweight his positives.
We Are Marquette!
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I know there was some angst last Saturday night when I was advocating strongly for Shaka, and there are valid concerns people brought up.
I love the hire, I think (hope) Texas was a great learning experience for Shaka. I think sometimes things just don’t work at certain places. I hope and think he comes to MU with a mindset of a great program with a passionate fan base near where he’s from, a school solely focused on basketball, will get his juices flowing and be the guy to lead MU for a while. I think he knows he has something to prove and hope to see the fan base get behind him.
Good post, Dish. This is how I'm feeling as well. I'm hopeful not only that he's gonna be the right guy to lead our team, but also that his experience at Texas will make him less likely to jump ship once he starts getting some success.
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MU had great choices this time. Shaka hit most of the buttons. I love his style of play on both sides of the ball. I don't mind a guy who can rebound from his failures. It also helps that Shaka had his go at the high pressure job as he will have pause about leaving. And his recruiting network, including the guy who first broke this news, should give us glee.
Job well done by MU and the donors who stepped up.
Again, did anybody who says this watch his Texas teams?
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Again, did anybody who says this watch his Texas teams?
Yes!
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Dr. B
It is an exciting day to be a MU fan. The most high profile hire in MU history and anyone not excited is making a mistake, IMO. I am on the bandwagon.
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I am so happy that I forget how I feel about some posters on here. Today, Goose loves all of the faithful posters on Scoop.
Thank you father goose. I share your optimism and excitement that Shaka can make Marquette great again!
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Dr. B
It is an exciting day to be an MU fan. The most high profile hire in MU history and anyone not excited is making a mistake, IMO. I am on the bandwagon.
Not my guy but I will support him 100%. Will be a huge contrast to Wojo even though their records were almost identical in their last jobs. Granted that the B12 was a much tougher conference to play in.
Hopefully we will get a positive early indication of his recruiting prowess with current players and new recruits.
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Chicos is pissed on twitter
Won’t even give him the five years?
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I'll add my 2 cents. NEVER before in the history of Marquette basketball has the university gone 'all-in' with the men's program. Coaching hires were always relatively low risk propositions. Some worked out spectacularly, some were awful. Even infrastructure investment lagged through history (think about KO's departure and the university still living in the 'Al era' at the time).
Today, Lovell/Scholl/BOT pushed all the chips into the center of the table. They bet literally everything on this one hiring decision and the 8 figures it took to make it happen. If MU basketball is your reason for supporting the university, you simply can't ask for a more profound commitment. Let's all sincerely hope it succeeds.
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Yup, this hire is essentially for Lovell's and Scholl's jobs. It's a big time move, as someone said in the national perception thread Shaka is a huge name. Only this board is crazy enough to look at the intricate details on his tenure at Texas.
To most, hes still the guy who got VCU to the final four running that crazy defense.
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I'll add my 2 cents. NEVER before in the history of Marquette basketball has the university gone 'all-in' with the men's program. Coaching hires were always relatively low risk propositions. Some worked out spectacularly, some were awful. Even infrastructure investment lagged through history (think about KO's departure and the university still living in the 'Al era' at the time).
Today, Lovell/Scholl/BOT pushed all the chips into the center of the table. They bet literally everything on this one hiring decision and the 9 figures it took to make it happen. If MU basketball is your reason for supporting the university, you simply can't ask for a more profound commitment. Let's all sincerely hope it succeeds.
Yeah this seems like the hire they're betting on to bail out MU's financial issues.
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jsglow
MU went all in and I applaud it and appreciate immensely. This is the most high profile hire in the history of a proud and great program. I have bashed MU 1000's of times here because this was what I have wanted for the program. If Shaka fails, he fails. But, I will never say MU did not go all in ever again. MU brass proved me wrong and I could not be happier.
FYI--for all of you that get tired of my bitching, those days are over. MU proved to me that the Men's Basketball Program means a great deal to the University. While this is not wiining on the court just yet, it is a winning day for the program. Again, this is the most high profile hire in program history and I hope everyone is on the bandwagon.
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I'll add my 2 cents. NEVER before in the history of Marquette basketball has the university gone 'all-in' with the men's program. Coaching hires were always relatively low risk propositions. Some worked out spectacularly, some were awful. Even infrastructure investment lagged through history (think about KO's departure and the university still living in the 'Al era' at the time).
Today, Lovell/Scholl/BOT pushed all the chips into the center of the table. They bet literally everything on this one hiring decision and the 9 figures it took to make it happen. If MU basketball is your reason for supporting the university, you simply can't ask for a more profound commitment. Let's all sincerely hope it succeeds.
Excellent comment, glow. (And welcome back!)
There was so much talk here about Lovell not caring even a little bit about Marquette basketball, so it's nice to see him and the BOT going all-in.
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I'll add my 2 cents. NEVER before in the history of Marquette basketball has the university gone 'all-in' with the men's program. Coaching hires were always relatively low risk propositions. Some worked out spectacularly, some were awful. Even infrastructure investment lagged through history (think about KO's departure and the university still living in the 'Al era' at the time).
Today, Lovell/Scholl/BOT pushed all the chips into the center of the table. They bet literally everything on this one hiring decision and the 9 figures it took to make it happen. If MU basketball is your reason for supporting the university, you simply can't ask for a more profound commitment. Let's all sincerely hope it succeeds.
Were they not already all-in when they bought out Wojo? What does the Shaka pick contribute to that, the fact that Moser would've been a significantly cheaper option if he was interested?
The optics are a little concerning, considering all the recent layoffs.
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jsglow
MU went all in and I applaud it and appreciate immensely. This is the most high profile hire in the history of a proud and great program. I have bashed MU 1000's of times here because this was what I have wanted for the program. If Shaka fails, he fails. But, I will never say MU did not go all in ever again. MU brass proved me wrong and I could not be happier.
FYI--for all of you that get tired of my bitching, those days are over. MU proved to me that the Men's Basketball Program means a great deal to the University. While this is not wiining on the court just yet, it is a winning day for the program. Again, this is the most high profile hire in program history and I hope everyone is on the bandwagon.
So we're keeping Wojo's win everyday culture?
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I'll add my 2 cents. NEVER before in the history of Marquette basketball has the university gone 'all-in' with the men's program. Coaching hires were always relatively low risk propositions. Some worked out spectacularly, some were awful. Even infrastructure investment lagged through history (think about KO's departure and the university still living in the 'Al era' at the time).
Today, Lovell/Scholl/BOT pushed all the chips into the center of the table. They bet literally everything on this one hiring decision and the 9 figures it took to make it happen. If MU basketball is your reason for supporting the university, you simply can't ask for a more profound commitment. Let's all sincerely hope it succeeds.
You inspired my newest Haiku in that thread.
It really is incredible that Marquette had several strong options. I won't lie...Smart wasn't my first choice. But he's a great hire and I am extremely excited for Marquette's future.
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I'll add my 2 cents. NEVER before in the history of Marquette basketball has the university gone 'all-in' with the men's program. Coaching hires were always relatively low risk propositions. Some worked out spectacularly, some were awful. Even infrastructure investment lagged through history (think about KO's departure and the university still living in the 'Al era' at the time).
Today, Lovell/Scholl/BOT pushed all the chips into the center of the table. They bet literally everything on this one hiring decision and the 9 figures it took to make it happen. If MU basketball is your reason for supporting the university, you simply can't ask for a more profound commitment. Let's all sincerely hope it succeeds.
Nine figures? I hope you mean eight. Did MU give Shaka a Jon Gruden contract?
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https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31141197/sources-texas-shaka-smart-talks-marquette-deal-imminent
A deal is expected to be done imminently.
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Were they not already all-in when they bought out Wojo? What does the Shaka pick contribute to that, the fact that Moser would've been a significantly cheaper option if he was interested?
The optics are a little concerning, considering all the recent layoffs.
A great business understands this is a tipping point time in the university. Big time donors realized this a week or so ago and stepped up big time. This weekend, Marquette will get millions of free positive impressions on national TV. Those will be seen by prospective students, their parents, recruits, advertisers. Influencers will comment and revert digitally many times more than that. In all honesty, MU earn that basketball investment back by Wednesday.
As to cost cutting, that's also a recognition of this tipping point. That journey will be a bumpier one as MU reinvents itself. That said, the university just put a bold ass statement out there that they were not prepared to do a week ago when in hunker down mode. Kudos to Lovell and Scholl.
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Balls on da tayble, aina?
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Nine figures? I hope you mean eight. Did MU give Shaka a Jon Gruden contract?
Between Wojo's buyout, Shaka's contract and any money they needed to pay UT it's surely 8.
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Posted less than an hour ago by @Karley_Marotta
"Marquette has a meeting soon where they will likely make the hiring of Shaka Smart official. One player telling me 'It’s been a really positive reaction. Shaka has a really good reputation and recruited a couple of us at Texas. The teams been super excited so far.' #MUBB"
https://twitter.com/Karley_Marotta/status/1375502441907687426 (https://twitter.com/Karley_Marotta/status/1375502441907687426)
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Between Wojo's buyout, Shaka's contract and any money they needed to pay UT it's surely 9.
You're joking, right? Or bad at counting figures? You don't really think that MU committed $100 million+.
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Dish, Goose, Glow, Blackheart, Muggsy et al - I totally agree. MU has made a HUGE statement with this hire, and demonstrated that they want to do what it takes to be a big-time player in the college hoops world.
I have expressed reservations about Shaka's recent performance. But I am optimistic that he will learn from the experience, and benefit from a change of scenery.
I will stand 100% behind him and MU leadership, and am optimistic for the future of MU hoops.
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A great business understands this is a tipping point time in the university. Big time donors realized this a week or so ago and stepped up big time. This weekend, Marquette will get millions of free positive impressions on national TV. Those will be seen by prospective students, their parents, recruits, advertisers. Influencers will comment and revert digitally many times more than that. In all honesty, MU earn that basketball investment back by Wednesday.
As to cost cutting, that's also a recognition of this tipping point. That journey will be a bumpier one as MU reinvents itself. That said, the university just put a bold ass statement out there that they were not prepared to do a week ago when in hunker down mode. Kudos to Lovell and Scholl.
Word.
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You're joking, right? Or bad at counting figures? You don't really think that MU committed $100 million+.
Gd, I need to get my toes out when I count! :o
Fixed. Sorry guys.
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jsglow
MU went all in and I applaud it and appreciate immensely. This is the most high profile hire in the history of a proud and great program. I have bashed MU 1000's of times here because this was what I have wanted for the program. If Shaka fails, he fails. But, I will never say MU did not go all in ever again. MU brass proved me wrong and I could not be happier.
FYI--for all of you that get tired of my bitching, those days are over. MU proved to me that the Men's Basketball Program means a great deal to the University. While this is not wiining on the court just yet, it is a winning day for the program. Again, this is the most high profile hire in program history and I hope everyone is on the bandwagon.
I’ll admit it, I cried. Beautiful, beautiful words.
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Dish, Goose, Glow, Blackheart, Muggsy et al - I totally agree. MU has made a HUGE statement with this hire, and demonstrated that they want to do what it takes to be a big-time player in the college hoops world.
I have expressed reservations about Shaka's recent performance. But I am optimistic that he will learn from the experience, and benefit from a change of scenery.
I will stand 100% behind him and MU leadership, and am optimistic for the future of MU hoops.
Again, what evidence is there that Smart learned anything at Texas?
The guy bailed on them before he could be fired. If MU fans are expecting that helter skelter havoc stuff, they will be sorely disappointed.
Shaka is the failed Texas coach now, not the up and comer from VCU
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He will continue being a great recruiter. He will feel less pressure. As much as we want to believe Marquette is at the highest level and the Big East is the bomb, the fact is that it is a half-step down from Texas and the Big 12, and I believe he has a chance for big-time success at Marquette. All IMHO. You are free to disagree.
Many criticisms of him, including yours, are valid. I certainly voiced some in the aftermath of his ugly NCAAT loss. I have chosen to be an optimist, and to overweight his positives.
We Are Marquette!
There was nothing in my post that was critical of him whatsoever. I'm just trying to understand why people feel why he'll blossom in way at MU that he wouldn't be able to do at UT. I hope he does, I'm asking specifically what people believe will improve for him at MU.
Less pressure? Maybe. What else though? Being at a basketball first school? Well I don't think the presence of the UT football team hurt his recruiting or made him a worse coach.
I feel pretty much the same way over the Shaka hire as the Wojo hire at the time. Hopeful better days are ahead, but the new coach needs to deliver. Let's hope Shaka does.
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Shaka is the failed Texas coach now, not the up and comer from VCU
Nope. Shaka is the Marquette coach now.
And...We Are Marquette.
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Again, what evidence is there that Smart learned anything at Texas?
The guy bailed on them before he could be fired. If MU fans are expecting that helter skelter havoc stuff, they will be sorely disappointed.
Shaka is the failed Texas coach now, not the up and comer from VCU
Hey folks, looks like we found our new Eeyore!
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@JohnLeuzziMU
"A sighting of a No.18 #mubb jersey has been brought into the Al McGuire Center. When announced Shaka Smart will be the program’s 18th head coach."
https://twitter.com/JohnLeuzziMU/status/1375514537206509572 (https://twitter.com/JohnLeuzziMU/status/1375514537206509572)
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Again, what evidence is there that Smart learned anything at Texas?
The guy bailed on them before he could be fired. If MU fans are expecting that helter skelter havoc stuff, they will be sorely disappointed.
Shaka is the failed Texas coach now, not the up and comer from VCU
There isn't necessarily any evidence. What various long timers are simply saying is 'All In'. That's enough for today.
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@JohnLeuzziMU
"Theo John on the hiring of Shaka Smart: 'Great for the program' #mubb
Video at: https://twitter.com/JohnLeuzziMU/status/1375519424451653637 (https://twitter.com/JohnLeuzziMU/status/1375519424451653637)
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jsglow
MU went all in and I applaud it and appreciate immensely. This is the most high profile hire in the history of a proud and great program. I have bashed MU 1000's of times here because this was what I have wanted for the program. If Shaka fails, he fails. But, I will never say MU did not go all in ever again. MU brass proved me wrong and I could not be happier.
FYI--for all of you that get tired of my bitching, those days are over. MU proved to me that the Men's Basketball Program means a great deal to the University. While this is not wiining on the court just yet, it is a winning day for the program. Again, this is the most high profile hire in program history and I hope everyone is on the bandwagon.
Amen Goose. We got our guy and I can't wait to be all the way back in on this program.
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@JohnLeuzziMU
"Theo John on the hiring of Shaka Smart: 'Great for the program' #mubb
Video at: https://twitter.com/JohnLeuzziMU/status/1375519424451653637 (https://twitter.com/JohnLeuzziMU/status/1375519424451653637)
Which, let's face it, is a huge reason Nolonger Warriors hates Shaka.
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DONE DEAL!!!! 2014 FLASHBACK
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Again, what evidence is there that Smart learned anything at Texas?
Going into this years tournament, his team was ranked #9 in the AP, was Big 12 conference tournament champs (beating teams ranked 20, 11, and 12), was a 3 seed.
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Going into this years tournament, his team was ranked #9 in the AP, was Big 12 conference tournament champs (beating teams ranked 20, 11, and 12), was a 3 seed.
Aside from that.
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Players excited....
https://mobile.twitter.com/Karley_Marotta/status/1375502441907687426
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Again, what evidence is there that Smart learned anything at Texas?
Because he’s Smart.
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Players excited....
https://mobile.twitter.com/Karley_Marotta/status/1375502441907687426
Love hearing this.
@JohnLeuzziMU
"Theo John on the hiring of Shaka Smart: 'Great for the program' #mubb
Video at: https://twitter.com/JohnLeuzziMU/status/1375519424451653637 (https://twitter.com/JohnLeuzziMU/status/1375519424451653637)
Would be great to get a 5th season from Theo. Great leader and teammate, and a good Big East competitor.
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Lets let the coach, or Goose, decide who is back next year. Sadly, it is time for 7-8 guys to move on to greener pastures. We need some full court guys to fill in the spots and hopefully over the next week or so.
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Lets let the coach, or Goose, decide who is back next year. Sadly, it is time for 7-8 guys to move on to greener pastures. We need some full court guys to fill in the spots and hopefully over the next week or so.
I think we can agree we hope to get Lewis DJ and Dawson back. What are your Elliott Perez and Osa thoughts?
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Would be great to get a 5th season from Theo. Great leader and teammate, and a good Big East competitor.
It was pretty telling that Theo said "we'll see what THEY do next season"
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Going into this years tournament, his team was ranked #9 in the AP, was Big 12 conference tournament champs (beating teams ranked 20, 11, and 12), was a 3 seed.
And then did what in the tourney?
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And then did what in the tourney?
Tanked for a better job
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Love hearing this.
Would be great to get a 5th season from Theo. Great leader and teammate, and a good Big East competitor.
Would Theo then finally try to get a big rebound?
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It was pretty telling that Theo said "we'll see what THEY do next season"
Yeah, especially interesting because I feel like most former players say "we"
Tanked for a better job
Hah nice
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And then did what in the tourney?
We were a last second shot away from losing to a 14 seed in the elite 8 year. That’s regarded as one of Buzz’ best years and parallels to Texas season pretty well. It’s a fine line and I personally don’t think it makes a big difference to how Shaka will be at MU if he had instead squeaked out a win or two at the bubble this year. We probably don’t get him in that case.
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Lets let the coach, or Goose, decide who is back next year.
:D
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Does this mean it's official official?
@marquettetv
"BREAKING: Shaka Smart has been hired as Marquette's 18th head coach. #mubb
Watch as @AndrewAmouzou, @zoe_comerford and @shanehogs_ discuss the latest hire."
Video at: https://twitter.com/marquetteutv/status/1375529644129202176 (https://twitter.com/marquetteutv/status/1375529644129202176)
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I'll add my 2 cents. NEVER before in the history of Marquette basketball has the university gone 'all-in' with the men's program. Coaching hires were always relatively low risk propositions. Some worked out spectacularly, some were awful. Even infrastructure investment lagged through history (think about KO's departure and the university still living in the 'Al era' at the time).
Today, Lovell/Scholl/BOT pushed all the chips into the center of the table. They bet literally everything on this one hiring decision and the 8 figures it took to make it happen. If MU basketball is your reason for supporting the university, you simply can't ask for a more profound commitment. Let's all sincerely hope it succeeds.
High Glow,
Like you I am glad the adminstation is committed to the program, but you are in the know more than I am. Despite the fact that big alumni donors are footing the bill for all this what is the sentiment of the faculty especially those whose departments have seen cutbacks. With all that money going to "save" the basketball program couldn't a portion of that go to save all those jobs as well.
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This reads like Shaka to Marquette is a #donedeal
https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2021/03/26/shaka-smart-7-things-know-marquettes-new-basketball-coach/7015515002/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&cid=twitter_js_goldeneagles (https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2021/03/26/shaka-smart-7-things-know-marquettes-new-basketball-coach/7015515002/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&cid=twitter_js_goldeneagles)
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Would Theo then finally try to get a big rebound?
At least his coach won't have him 5 feet north of the arc switching to cover the PG 1:1.
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Dr. B
It is an exciting day to be a MU fan. The most high profile hire in MU history and anyone not excited is making a mistake, IMO. I am on the bandwagon.
Yep. No question about it. I think Shaka will have us competitive.
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High Glow,
Like you I am glad the adminstation is committed to the program, but you are in the know more than I am. Despite the fact that big alumni donors are footing the bill for all this what is the sentiment of the faculty especially those whose departments have seen cutbacks. With all that money going to "save" the basketball program couldn't a portion of that go to save all those jobs as well.
I certainly can't speak for the faculty 69. But I do think the administration attempted to inoculate itself earlier this week with its comments about Intercollegiate Athletics footing the entire bill. I would expect push back from the usual suspects.
My gut tells me that 'challenge' is the least of the Administration's concerns right now. Frankly, the success or failure of the upcoming fundraising campaign will have more to do with the future of the university and I sense they just wagered that men's basketball is a primary driver in that undertaking.
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Getting way ahead here, but does Shaka bring all of his assistants?
Coach (Experience/Prior Stops)
K.T. Turner (Texas, SMU, Wichita State, Texas A&M-CC, Hutchinson CC)
Neill Berry (Texas, Iowa State, High Point University, South Carolina)
Cody Hatt (Texas, VCU)
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warrior69
This hire likely will help keep further layoffs from happening. MU made a business decision and made the right one. My only concern, are things that bad that they felt the need to swing for the fences? This is very un-MU like behavior.
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warrior69
This hire likely will help keep further layoffs from happening. MU made a business decision and made the right one. My only concern, are things that bad that they felt the need to swing for the fences? This is very un-MU like behavior.
I hope you are right. As a science major I also believe the arts are just as important and sorry to see those positions go.
At least now all of us can look to next season and see our guys play team basketball. Some here are worried about the players going elsewhere. If some stay or they go to a large extent we'll be starting with a clean slate. The one thing that always disappointed me with Wojo is that he never instilled a winning attitude with his teams. I expect Shaka to change that. I want to watch a game with the feeling we are going to win, not blow it like we so often did.
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You can’t assume that the money was available to bridge the financial woes. Those are operating costs too which should be treated differently as they will reoccur every year. Compare that to a one time cost to fire up bball (ie the main revenue generator of the university).
I know that doesn’t help the people that are being laid off, but it is apples and oranges.
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Officially official, a legitimate #DoneDeal this time.
https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1375568671305838594
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Would Theo then finally try to get a big rebound?
Nice. Attack a guy who played hurt and who gave his all for 4 years.
Have some balls. Go say this to his face.
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Nice. Attack a guy who played hurt and who gave his all for 4 years.
Have some balls. Go say this to his face.
I would buy a ticket to see that.
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I would buy a ticket to see that.
Seconded.
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I would buy a ticket to see that.
Would pay Theos bail
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Nice. Attack a guy who played hurt and who gave his all for 4 years.
Have some balls. Go say this to his face.
Yeah, Theo acting tough to a sickly 60 yr old man (which I am...heart issues) would be very on-brand for him. Maybe he'd even flex and swear at me.
Much more on-brand than actually boxing out and rebounding and doing his job on the court.
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Yeah, Theo acting tough to a sickly 60 yr old man (which I am...heart issues) would be very on-brand for him. Maybe he'd even flex and swear at me.
Much more on-brand than actually boxing out and rebounding and doing his job on the court.
Apparently all he would have to do is stare at you until you wet your pants. Still worth the price of admission.
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Yeah, Theo acting tough to a sickly 60 yr old man (which I am...heart issues) would be very on-brand for him. Maybe he'd even flex and swear at me.
Much more on-brand than actually boxing out and rebounding and doing his job on the court.
YIKES! there are a number of things wrong with your position but as a 54 yr old non sickly man I'd very much flex and swear at you.
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Apparently all he would have to do is stare at you until you wet your pants. Still worth the price of admission.
Nah, when you've dealt with what I have and seen what life can deal you, a loudmouth basketball player who honors people who commit violence against women just doesn't scare you all that much. Just kind of laugh at his tough guy routine when he gets on the court and lets guys shorter and skinnier than him box him out and get the rebound.
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YIKES! there are a number of things wrong with your position but as a 54 yr old non sickly man I'd very much flex and swear at you.
And I'd laugh and flex back at you ( no swearing though).
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You can’t assume that the money was available to bridge the financial woes. Those are operating costs too which should be treated differently as they will reoccur every year. Compare that to a one time cost to fire up bball (ie the main revenue generator of the university).
I know that doesn’t help the people that are being laid off, but it is apples and oranges.
The faculty restructure thing is a long-term issue facing many universities, hoops money won’t change that.
I think a mild restructuring in the liberal arts now will save huge restructuring later-MU did this in the mid 1990s and it all worked out for quite some time.
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Apparently all he would have to do is stare at you until you wet your pants. Still worth the price of admission.
Mark me down for a front row ticket.
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Nah, when you've dealt with what I have and seen what life can deal you, a loudmouth basketball player who honors people who commit violence against women just doesn't scare you all that much. Just kind of laugh at his tough guy routine when he gets on the court and lets guys shorter and skinnier than him box him out and get the rebound.
What would you say about a man who stands up for injustice?
What would you say about a woman who didn't back down in the face of adversity?
What would you say about a kid who overcomes adversity to follow their dream?
How would you compare a person who uses their voice for what is just vs a "person" criticizing them anonomosly?
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What would you say about a man who stands up for injustice?
What would you say about a woman who didn't back down in the face of adversity?
What would you say about a kid who overcomes adversity to follow their dream?
How would you compare a person who uses their voice for what is just vs a "person" criticizing them anonomosly?
I can answer this for him but one important detail first; in these hypotheticals, what color is their skin?
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Chicos is pissed on twitter
I was excited about the hire. Now I’m over the moon.
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Chicos is on twitter? What's his handle?
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What would you say about a man who stands up for injustice?
What would you say about a woman who didn't back down in the face of adversity?
What would you say about a kid who overcomes adversity to follow their dream?
How would you compare a person who uses their voice for what is just vs a "person" criticizing them anonomosly?
Give me some specifics to go with the hypotheticals and I'd be happy to answer.
And it's possible the average everyday "person" criticizing them anonymously has used their voice for what is just, too.
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Apparently all he would have to do is stare at you until you wet your pants. Still worth the price of admission.
Depends...
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Depends...
I see what you did there.
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Give me some specifics to go with the hypotheticals and I'd be happy to answer.
And it's possible the average everyday "person" criticizing them anonymously has used their voice for what is just, too.
What is your stance on Andrew Jackson
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What would you say about a man who stands up for injustice?
I’d say he’s misguided. Now if he were to stand up against injustice....
(Just a joke naginif, think we all know what you meant)
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The question remains...can he retain this years team plus the incoming players as well.
A second question will be how long before some other group start blogging to get rid of Smart?
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I’d say he’s misguided. Now if he were to stand up against injustice....
(Just a joke naginif, think we all know what you meant)
a - you're right and it was funny
b - I can't help but read that in my wife's voice because that's exactly how she corrects me. something she has to do all too frequently unfortunately
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Between Wojo's buyout, Shaka's contract and any money they needed to pay UT it's surely 8.
MU didn't have to pay UT boopkis, hey?
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Love hearing this.
Would be great to get a 5th season from Theo. Great leader and teammate, and a good Big East competitor.
Nope, adios, hey?
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Yeah, Theo acting tough to a sickly 60 yr old man (which I am...heart issues) would be very on-brand for him. Maybe he'd even flex and swear at me.
Much more on-brand than actually boxing out and rebounding and doing his job on the court.
Cool. You're a real profile in courage hiding behind interwebs anonymity to rip a college kid who has done nothing to you personally and who only has worked hard to represent our alma mater well.
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What is your stance on Andrew Jackson
Mixed, but Bradley Birzer’s In Defense of Andrew Jackson is a pretty good read making the case for him.
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I'm pumped about Shaka and he was my top choice.
Is it known if we actually interviewed Moser?? Or just didn't want to wait at all.
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I'm pumped about Shaka and he was my top choice.
Is it known if we actually interviewed Moser?? Or just didn't want to wait at all.
He was talking to MU
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I'm pumped about Shaka and he was my top choice.
Is it known if we actually interviewed Moser?? Or just didn't want to wait at all.
do coaches do.interviews for jobs mid nccas?
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do coaches do.interviews for jobs mid nccas?
With permission from Loyola.
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do coaches do.interviews for jobs mid nccas?
Yes, ESPECIALLY in a pandemic / bubble setting when Zoom is normal and time is plenty.
And you can be sure Porter told Loyola bc this is leverage for a raise.
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Between Wojo's buyout, Shaka's contract and any money they needed to pay UT it's surely 8.
It’d be surprising to me if MU had to pony up any bucks to Texas. Shaka was on his way out the door and MU’s pursuit of Shaka saved UT the 7 million they were on the hook to Shaka for. Any kind od decent negotiation should have gotten some cash back from UT to make the deal happen.
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Nope, adios, hey?
Yeah, you're right. I'm sure if you asked Shaka, he would hate having a 6-9 warrior who plays hard, plays hurt, goes to class, leads by example, and thinks about life beyond the arena. He for sure will field a team in his first season with 13 players (and young men) better than Theo John.
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High Glow,
Like you I am glad the adminstation is committed to the program, but you are in the know more than I am. Despite the fact that big alumni donors are footing the bill for all this what is the sentiment of the faculty especially those whose departments have seen cutbacks. With all that money going to "save" the basketball program couldn't a portion of that go to save all those jobs as well.
Rejuvenating the basketball program and the positive result that has on student recruitment is probably the best investment toward protecting academic jobs.
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Nice. Attack a guy who played hurt and who gave his all for 4 years.
Have some balls. Go say this to his face.
+1
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The Charlotte Observer's sports front today includes the AP article on Marquette hiring Shaka.
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Yeah, Theo acting tough to a sickly 60 yr old man (which I am...heart issues) would be very on-brand for him. Maybe he'd even flex and swear at me.
Much more on-brand than actually boxing out and rebounding and doing his job on the court.
You’re 60 years old? I thought you were something like 12.
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Yeah, you're right. I'm sure if you asked Shaka, he would hate having a 6-9 warrior who plays hard, plays hurt, goes to class, leads by example, and thinks about life beyond the arena. He for sure will field a team in his first season with 13 players (and young men) better than Theo John.
C'mon Mike, Shaka would recruit right over him. Besides, we're talking big time D1 men's basketball, not a roster spot on the intramural debate team, hey?
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Yeah, you're right. I'm sure if you asked Shaka, he would hate having a 6-9 warrior who plays hard, plays hurt, goes to class, leads by example, and thinks about life beyond the arena. He for sure will field a team in his first season with 13 players (and young men) better than Theo John.
Nothing against Theo, never one of my favorites, but whatever. He just isn't that great of a player.
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You’re 60 years old? I thought you were something like 12.
Watch out, or he might come back with 'my dad can beat up your dad.'
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Nothing against Theo, never one of my favorites, but whatever. He just isn't that great of a player.
Nor did I say he was "that great of a player."
C'mon Mike, Shaka would recruit right over him. Besides, we're talking big time D1 men's basketball, not a roster spot on the intramural debate team, hey?
Shaddup and dribble, oona?
This could be interesting, Doc. Shaka actually encourages his players to speak out on social justice matters, and to protest peacefully. And he himself has been vocal about abusive cops. He could quickly turn from a coach you are getting wet over to one you rip, and it would have nothing to do with his performance as coach. Maybe he's even a "Marxist," oona?
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I think seniors returning is pretty low risk unless they caused a locker room issue. I think they don’t count against the scholarship limit.
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This could be interesting, Doc. Shaka actually encourages his players to speak out on social justice matters, and to protest peacefully. And he himself has been vocal about abusive cops. He could quickly turn from a coach you are getting wet over to one you rip, and it would have nothing to do with his performance as coach. Maybe he's even a "Marxist," oona?
Which is why Nolonger Warriors instantly hated the hire.
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Nor did I say he was "that great of a player."
Shaddup and dribble, oona?
This could be interesting, Doc. Shaka actually encourages his players to speak out on social justice matters, and to protest peacefully. And he himself has been vocal about abusive cops. He could quickly turn from a coach you are getting wet over to one you rip, and it would have nothing to do with his performance as coach. Maybe he's even a "Marxist," oona?
So we agree he isn't that great of a player. Then the only reason you would want him back is because of his social justice stance. Ok that makes sense.
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Apparently all he would have to do is stare at you until you wet your pants. Still worth the price of admission.
****! (Priceless)
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Just the name Shaka is an improvement!!
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So we agree he isn't that great of a player. Then the only reason you would want him back is because of his social justice stance. Ok that makes sense.
So if you were a coach you’d have only 13 “great” players? No role players? No backups? Wow ... we should have hired you!
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So if you were a coach you’d have only 13 “great” players? No role players? No backups? Wow ... we should have hired you!
Well I probably would do better than Wojo. ;)
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That's why Shaka was hired. He'll fit right in at MU, where they honor guys who batter women.
Will be amusing if he doesn't do a good job and fans lose patience quickly and we get MKE "leaders" saying he gets as many years as Wojo or else MU is racist. Smith encouraged a ton of partisan division while at Texas. Don't see why he'd be any different at MU.
Your life must be exhausting. Have a grape soda
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Well I probably would do better than Wojo. ;)
We'll agree on that, hairy!
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Nor did I say he was "that great of a player."
Shaddup and dribble, oona?
This could be interesting, Doc. Shaka actually encourages his players to speak out on social justice matters, and to protest peacefully. And he himself has been vocal about abusive cops. He could quickly turn from a coach you are getting wet over to one you rip, and it would have nothing to do with his performance as coach. Maybe he's even a "Marxist," oona?
My interest is MU basketball. Don't give a chit what actors, athletes, or others who feel the public needs to know what X's position on a newsworthy story happens to be. Concentrate on making yourself the best athlete or actor you can be. You don't have as much influence as you may think and automatically piss off half your fanbase by speaking out. As for John, I hope his Marquette degree serves him well, hey?
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My interest is MU basketball. Don't give a chit what actors, athletes, or others who feel the public needs to know what X's position on a newsworthy story happens to be. Concentrate on making yourself the best athlete or actor you can be. You don't have as much influence as you may think and automatically piss off half your fanbase by speaking out. As for John, I hope his Marquette degree serves him well, hey?
Well, you need to talk to your guy Shaka and set him straight, my friend. Because I'm thinking his athletes will not be discouraged from speaking out, even if it automatically pisses off half the fanbase. Shaka might say a thing or three, as well. I'll be curious to hear your reaction if and when he is on the opposing side of an issue.
We share the same hope for Theo, and for all Marquette students.
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My interest is MU basketball. Don't give a chit what actors, reality TV personalities, athletes, or others who feel the public needs to know what X's position on a newsworthy story happens to be. Concentrate on making yourself the best athlete or actor you can be. You don't have as much influence as you may think and automatically piss off half your fanbase by speaking out. As for John, I hope his Marquette degree serves him well, hey?
FIFY ;)
For me, if you've earned a platform you should use it as you see fit. Use it for hate, there are consequences. Use it to fight injustice, apparently there are also consequences. Regardless you should use it.
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Well, you need to talk to your guy Shaka and set him straight, my friend. Because I'm thinking his athletes will not be discouraged from speaking out, even if it automatically pisses off half the fanbase. Shaka might say a thing or three, as well. I'll be curious to hear your reaction if and when he is on the opposing side of an issue.
We share the same hope for Theo, and for all Marquette students.
Probably will happen in his first year since since it's almost a yearly occurrence in Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha
Looks like the Badger fan base will grow even more
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Big yikes
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My interest is MU basketball. Don't give a chit what actors, athletes, or others who feel the public needs to know what X's position on a newsworthy story happens to be. Concentrate on making yourself the best athlete or actor you can be. You don't have as much influence as you may think and automatically piss off half your fanbase by speaking out. As for John, I hope his Marquette degree serves him well, hey?
Shut up and drill teeth, doc.
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Looks like the Badger fan base will grow even more
Good. If a bunch of snowflakes choose Bucky over Marquette because our coach and his players want to be on the right side of history, so be it.
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My interest is MU basketball. Don't give a chit what actors, athletes, or others who feel the public needs to know what X's position on a newsworthy story happens to be. Concentrate on making yourself the best athlete or actor you can be. You don't have as much influence as you may think and automatically piss off half your fanbase by speaking out. As for John, I hope his Marquette degree serves him well, hey?
Lol. Just Shut up and play, eh?
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Good. If a bunch of snowflakes choose Bucky over Marquette because our coach and his players want to be on the right side of history, so be it.
^This
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(https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.j_aD8MVeLSPzGXqYDY_a2AAAAA&pid=Api&P=0&w=300&h=300)
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Shut up and drill teeth, doc.
Ever since Shaka became a serious candidate for this job, all Doc has talked about are the great athletes Shaka's gonna bring here. He knows that most will be Black. He knows that Shaka has taken political stances that differ from his own, and he knows that Shaka has strongly backed athletes who have done the same.
So Doc can't have it both ways. He can't eagerly welcome Shaka and his Black players to restore respect to our basketball program but then whine when they publicly demand that African-Americans be treated with respect in our society.
Or at least he can't if he's being intellectually honest, because he lobbied hard for Shaka to be our coach.
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Probably will happen in his first year since since it's almost a yearly occurrence in Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha
Looks like the Badger fan base will grow even more
That’s a stinging indictment on the folks of Wisconsin, not the athletes and coaches of Marquette
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Probably will happen in his first year since since it's almost a yearly occurrence in Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha
Looks like the Badger fan base will grow even more
Fine by me.
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Ever since Shaka became a serious candidate for this job, all Doc has talked about are the great athletes Shaka's gonna bring here. He knows that most will be Black. He knows that Shaka has taken political stances that differ from his own, and he knows that Shaka has strongly backed athletes who have done the same.
So Doc can't have it both ways. He can't eagerly welcome Shaka and his Black players to restore respect to our basketball program but then whine when they publicly demand that African-Americans be treated with respect in our society.
Or at least he can't if he's being intellectually honest, because he lobbied hard for Shaka to be our coach.
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Glad you brought it up so let's keep it real. It was fairly obvious, early in this coaching search, that MU's administration wanted to hire an African-American coach this time. In fact, I posted that almost immediately. It was also speculated that Scholl and the Board differed on their choice. I'm guessing the Board won out and choose the best minority candidate for the job. I'll also speculate that Scholl preferred Moser, as he was the safe selection.
For the record, I would have been enthused with either because I want, foremost, for MU to win on the court and I believe both are capable of delivering that. My preference is Shaka for style of play and the feeling that he will be better able to recruit athletes needed, both to win in the BE and compete for a championship. Woj couldn't do that and I can understand elite athletes wanting nothing to do with him or a program that he leads. Frankly, he's just vanilla, in so many ways.
As for athletes and their outspoken views on social justice, I'm not interested in hearing them. Its a distraction from their task at hand. It doesn't move me in one direction or another whether celebrities endorse social justice, Wheaties, the death penalty, or bitcoins. Now, that doesn't mean I have no interest in these topics, and maybe I even will agree with their points of view, but I feel, I'm capable of sorting out the information and forming my opinions how and when I feel it's appropriate to do so. To be clear, if Shaka encourages like behavior from his team, I'll tune it out as well, hey?
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The Department watched Shaka, the Board was leaning Moser.
Lovell backed the Department.
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I'm guessing the Board won out and choose the best minority candidate for the job. I'll also speculate that Scholl preferred Moser, as he was the safe selection.
This guess is wrong, but the two sides did differ on their preferred targets.
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Glad you brought it up so let's keep it real. It was fairly obvious, early in this coaching search, that MU's administration wanted to hire an African-American coach this time. In fact, I posted that almost immediately. It was also speculated that Scholl and the Board differed on their choice. I'm guessing the Board won out and choose the best minority candidate for the job. I'll also speculate that Scholl preferred Moser, as he was the safe selection.
For the record, I would have been enthused with either because I want, foremost, for MU to win on the court and I believe both are capable of delivering that. My preference is Shaka for style of play and the feeling that he will be better able to recruit athletes needed, both to win in the BE and compete for a championship. Woj couldn't do that and I can understand elite athletes wanting nothing to do with him or a program that he leads. Frankly, he's just vanilla, in so many ways.
As for athletes and their outspoken views on social justice, I'm not interested in hearing them. Its a distraction from their task at hand. It doesn't move me in one direction or another whether celebrities endorse social justice, Wheaties, the death penalty, or bitcoins. Now, that doesn't mean I have no interest in these topics, and maybe I even will agree with their points of view, but I feel, I'm capable of sorting out the information and forming my opinions how and when I feel it's appropriate to do so. To be clear, if Shaka encourages like behavior from his team, I'll tune it out as well, hey?
I look forward to you keeping it real by tuning it out instead of ripping or mocking them, oona?
We Are Marquette!
EDIT: Based on what others are saying, it also appears that your speculation is wrong.
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I'm guessing the Board won out and choose the best minority candidate for the job. I'll also speculate that Scholl preferred Moser, as he was the safe selection.
Swing and a very big miss.
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Swing and a very big miss.
As was stated, "I'm guessing....", hey?
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Swing and a very big miss.
Speakin' of misses, last I heard, Craig Smith was named Utah's coach, aina?
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Speakin' of misses, last I heard, Craig Smith was named Utah's coach, aina?
Salty.
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Speakin' of misses, last I heard, Craig Smith was named Utah's coach, aina?
https://mobile.twitter.com/CoachingChanges/status/1375900718092144640
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Speakin' of misses, last I heard, Craig Smith was named Utah's coach, aina?
Wait ... why was Smith a miss?
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Speakin' of misses, last I heard, Craig Smith was named Utah's coach, aina?
Might be a miss on MU's part. I think Utah got a good one. Might end up having to put this one on the things I got wrong list in a couple of years.
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TAMU wuz blowin' da Smith horn, hey?
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TAMU wuz blowin' da Smith horn, hey?
Yeah, he’s a really good coach that’s been successful everywhere he’s gone. Think he’ll do great at Utah. But like all hires, it’s a crapshoot
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Wood bea a pisser if Stan got da Utah St. gig over Woj, aina?
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TAMU wuz blowin' da Smith horn, hey?
He said Smith was his preference, but I don't recall him saying he thought Smith would get the Marquette job.
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Right now, the positions on who was the best choice really do not matter as the decision was made. I preferred Moser, and in about 2 years we should know better who was the best choice. A number of candidates would have been good choices. So let's wait a while before we start arguing whose manhood is better. Shaka looks like a good choice, and time will tell
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Lost in the discussion of Shaka vs. Moser is that the decision may have been based on how quickly the chosen candidate could turn things around and get Marquette back into contention as a major force in the BE. I was a Moser fan but I know that putting his system in place might have taken 3 years while Shaka could do it much sooner, perhaps even next season if he firms up the big 3 plus brings a couple of prized UT recruits in.
After 7 years of Wojo, the decision may have been made partially upon the turn around time as Marquette fans would not be patient. The poster illustrating 2 vultures on a branch with one vulture saying "Patience my ass! I'm going to go out and kill something!" comes to mind. I would have been willing to wait because I still have some reservations regarding Shaka, especially regarding the possibility that he might be a short timer, but I get the decision to hire Shaka. I think that he would have been chosen even without race being a factor.
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Lost in the discussion of Shaka vs. Moser is that the decision may have been based on how quickly the chosen candidate could turn things around and get Marquette back into contention as a major force in the BE. I was a Moser fan but I know that putting his system in place might have taken 3 years while Shaka could do it much sooner, perhaps even next season if he firms up the big 3 plus brings a couple of prized UT recruits in.
After 7 years of Wojo, the decision may have been made partially upon the turn around time as Marquette fans would not be patient. The poster illustrating 2 vultures on a branch with one vulture saying "Patience my ass! I'm going to go out and kill something!" comes to mind. I would have been willing to wait because I still have some reservations regarding Shaka, especially regarding the possibility that he might be a short timer, but I get the decision to hire Shaka. I think that he would have been chosen even without race being a factor.
I think you are correct. I think we would have already seen decommits and transfers with Moser (outside of the seniors). Obviously the other shoe can still drop, but I am very encouraged if he can keep this group together, bring in some of the freshmen, and add a couple of UT recruits, that this team won't be lacking for talent.
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https://mobile.twitter.com/CoachingChanges/status/1375900718092144640
Stan vs Wojo, eh? Very interesting
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MU didn't have to pay UT boopkis, hey?
Hmmm, seems like we would have offered another school a similar deal to take Wojo off our hands. Good or bad sign?
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Lost in the discussion of Shaka vs. Moser is that the decision may have been based on how quickly the chosen candidate could turn things around and get Marquette back into contention as a major force in the BE. I was a Moser fan but I know that putting his system in place might have taken 3 years while Shaka could do it much sooner, perhaps even next season if he firms up the big 3 plus brings a couple of prized UT recruits in.
After 7 years of Wojo, the decision may have been made partially upon the turn around time as Marquette fans would not be patient. The poster illustrating 2 vultures on a branch with one vulture saying "Patience my ass! I'm going to go out and kill something!" comes to mind. I would have been willing to wait because I still have some reservations regarding Shaka, especially regarding the possibility that he might be a short timer, but I get the decision to hire Shaka. I think that he would have been chosen even without race being a factor.
7 years was too long to wait.
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https://mobile.twitter.com/CoachingChanges/status/1375900718092144640
Billy Gillespie?
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Billy Gillespie?
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Well, Scoop was ready to hire Slick Rick. Why not Billy the G for the Mormans?
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I get the decision to hire Shaka. I think that he would have been chosen even without race being a factor.
Yes. But aggrieved old white men don't want to hear that. To them, all of the Black head basketball coaches in Marquette history were just given the position because of their race.
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My interest is MU basketball. Don't give a chit what actors, athletes, or others who feel the public needs to know what X's position on a newsworthy story happens to be. Concentrate on making yourself the best athlete or actor you can be. You don't have as much influence as you may think and automatically piss off half your fanbase by speaking out. As for John, I hope his Marquette degree serves him well, hey?
1. You disliked Too Tanned Tommy.
2. You hated the Buzzard.
3. You really hated Wojo.
4. You like Shaka.....as long as he stays in his lane. You know he won’t stay in his lane....so you announce you will not like him when he weaves outside of the lane you desire.
Great job.
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1. You disliked Too Tanned Tommy.
2. You hated the Buzzard.
3. You really hated Wojo.
4. You like Shaka.....as long as he stays in his lane. You know he won’t stay in his lane....so you announce you will not like him when he weaves outside of the lane you desire.
Great job.
Just out of curiosity, define what you mean by "staying in the lane" for Mr. Shaka.
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Seen a few tweets like this. It seems he was very well liked by those who worked with him and that he’s a really good guy.
https://twitter.com/slaternfl/status/1375994845311823876?s=21
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1. You disliked Too Tanned Tommy.
2. You hated the Buzzard.
3. You really hated Wojo.
4. You like Shaka.....as long as he stays in his lane. You know he won’t stay in his lane....so you announce you will not like him when he weaves outside of the lane you desire.
Great job.
C'mon man, I know Rocky elevated me to rock star status, but don't put words in my mouth. Allow me to correct the record.
1. Was a fan and supported T-Cubed until he got exposed on college basketball's biggest stage as a fraud and a phony. After that I couldn't wait for this self-promoting con man to leave. Will continue to celebrate FFC every April 1. Crean sucks.
2. Completely wrong. Was not in favor of his hiring, but he quickly won me over with his style of play and winning ways. Buzz is sly like a fox, but it was time to move on from him.
3. Never did and still don't hate Woj. In a way, I feel sorry for him, if that's possible to feel for someone who made $millions, being as incompetent as he is. Was completely over his head in this job from day 1 and never got better. I called him out in year 2 for not having the chops or intellect to coach on this level. My opinion has not changed.
4. Love the Shaka hire. He's the right man at the right time to lead this storied program out of Woj hell and back to national prominence. I don't give a chit whether he "stays in his lane" or not. Pay attention now. I want to be clear in stating that that I am not interested at all in celebrity statements of any sort, including social justice or injustice. In my opinion that distracts from the task at hand and should be reserved for those more qualified and in a position to institute policy. My concern is your effectiveness on the court, field, or movie screen. I am on record in total support of the phrase, Black Lives Matter. What rational, compassionate person, who cherishes the goodness of human life would not be? What I vehemently oppose and despise is BLM, Inc. which is a Marxist, anti-Semitic, hate group that has a agenda of overthrowing democracy and has ridden on the coattails of Black Lives Matter and the uninformed, hey?
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C'mon man, I know Rocky elevated me to rock star status, but don't put words in my mouth. Allow me to correct the record.
1. Was a fan and supported T-Cubed until he got exposed on college basketball's biggest stage as a fraud and a phony. After that I couldn't wait for this self-promoting con man to leave. Will continue to celebrate FFC every April 1. Crean sucks.
2. Completely wrong. Was not in favor of his hiring, but he quickly won me over with his style of play and winning ways. Buzz is sly like a fox, but it was time to move on from him.
3. Never did and still don't hate Woj. In a way, I feel sorry for him, if that's possible to feel for someone who made $millions, being as incompetent as he is. Was completely over his head in this job from day 1 and never got better. I called him out in year 2 for not having the chops or intellect to coach on this level. My opinion has not changed.
4. Love the Shaka hire. He's the right man at the right time to lead this storied program out of Woj hell and back to national prominence. I don't give a chit whether he "stays in his lane" or not. Pay attention now. I want to be clear in stating that that I am not interested at all in celebrity statements of any sort, including social justice or injustice. In my opinion that distracts from the task at hand and should be reserved for those more qualified and in a position to institute policy. My concern is your effectiveness on the court, field, or movie screen. I am on record in total support of the phrase, Black Lives Matter. What rational, compassionate person, who cherishes the goodness of human life would not be? What I vehemently oppose and despise is BLM, Inc. which is a Marxist, anti-Semitic, hate group that has a agenda of overthrowing democracy and has ridden on the coattails of Black Lives Matter and the uninformed, hey?
Wow, well said and in my opinion 1000% correct on all points. April 1 a big day only surpassed by may 1.
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What I vehemently oppose and despise is BLM, Inc. which is a Marxist, anti-Semitic, hate group that has a agenda of overthrowing democracy and has ridden on the coattails of Black Lives Matter and the uninformed, hey?
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C'mon man, I know Rocky elevated me to rock star status, but don't put words in my mouth. Allow me to correct the record.
1. Was a fan and supported T-Cubed until he got exposed on college basketball's biggest stage as a fraud and a phony. After that I couldn't wait for this self-promoting con man to leave. Will continue to celebrate FFC every April 1. Crean sucks.
2. Completely wrong. Was not in favor of his hiring, but he quickly won me over with his style of play and winning ways. Buzz is sly like a fox, but it was time to move on from him.
3. Never did and still don't hate Woj. In a way, I feel sorry for him, if that's possible to feel for someone who made $millions, being as incompetent as he is. Was completely over his head in this job from day 1 and never got better. I called him out in year 2 for not having the chops or intellect to coach on this level. My opinion has not changed.
4. Love the Shaka hire. He's the right man at the right time to lead this storied program out of Woj hell and back to national prominence. I don't give a chit whether he "stays in his lane" or not. Pay attention now. I want to be clear in stating that that I am not interested at all in celebrity statements of any sort, including social justice or injustice. In my opinion that distracts from the task at hand and should be reserved for those more qualified and in a position to institute policy. My concern is your effectiveness on the court, field, or movie screen. I am on record in total support of the phrase, Black Lives Matter. What rational, compassionate person, who cherishes the goodness of human life would not be? What I vehemently oppose and despise is BLM, Inc. which is a Marxist, anti-Semitic, hate group that has a agenda of overthrowing democracy and has ridden on the coattails of Black Lives Matter and the uninformed, hey?
100 percent!!
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Seen a few tweets like this. It seems he was very well liked by those who worked with him and that he’s a really good guy.
https://twitter.com/slaternfl/status/1375994845311823876?s=21
Seems like a pretty legitimately decent guy. In one of the tweets announcing he was coming to MU, I also saw a lot of Texas and VCU people wishing him well and talking about how much he meant to their programs. Doesn’t sound like he burns bridges on the way out of town.
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Tbf I wish Wojo well, and he was a good guy (if Magoo) and took care of the young men in this program. Doesn't mean he doesn't suck as a coach!
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C'mon man, I know Rocky elevated me to rock star status, but don't put words in my mouth. Allow me to correct the record.
1. Was a fan and supported T-Cubed until he got exposed on college basketball's biggest stage as a fraud and a phony. After that I couldn't wait for this self-promoting con man to leave. Will continue to celebrate FFC every April 1. Crean sucks.
2. Completely wrong. Was not in favor of his hiring, but he quickly won me over with his style of play and winning ways. Buzz is sly like a fox, but it was time to move on from him.
3. Never did and still don't hate Woj. In a way, I feel sorry for him, if that's possible to feel for someone who made $millions, being as incompetent as he is. Was completely over his head in this job from day 1 and never got better. I called him out in year 2 for not having the chops or intellect to coach on this level. My opinion has not changed.
4. Love the Shaka hire. He's the right man at the right time to lead this storied program out of Woj hell and back to national prominence. I don't give a chit whether he "stays in his lane" or not. Pay attention now. I want to be clear in stating that that I am not interested at all in celebrity statements of any sort, including social justice or injustice. In my opinion that distracts from the task at hand and should be reserved for those more qualified and in a position to institute policy. My concern is your effectiveness on the court, field, or movie screen. I am on record in total support of the phrase, Black Lives Matter. What rational, compassionate person, who cherishes the goodness of human life would not be? What I vehemently oppose and despise is BLM, Inc. which is a Marxist, anti-Semitic, hate group that has a agenda of overthrowing democracy and has ridden on the coattails of Black Lives Matter and the uninformed, hey?
I mostly agree with you. I respect your clarification and your opinion. Thanks, doc.
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C'mon man, I know Rocky elevated me to rock star status, but don't put words in my mouth. Allow me to correct the record.
1. Was a fan and supported T-Cubed until he got exposed on college basketball's biggest stage as a fraud and a phony. After that I couldn't wait for this self-promoting con man to leave. Will continue to celebrate FFC every April 1. Crean sucks.
2. Completely wrong. Was not in favor of his hiring, but he quickly won me over with his style of play and winning ways. Buzz is sly like a fox, but it was time to move on from him.
3. Never did and still don't hate Woj. In a way, I feel sorry for him, if that's possible to feel for someone who made $millions, being as incompetent as he is. Was completely over his head in this job from day 1 and never got better. I called him out in year 2 for not having the chops or intellect to coach on this level. My opinion has not changed.
4. Love the Shaka hire. He's the right man at the right time to lead this storied program out of Woj hell and back to national prominence. I don't give a chit whether he "stays in his lane" or not. Pay attention now. I want to be clear in stating that that I am not interested at all in celebrity statements of any sort, including social justice or injustice. In my opinion that distracts from the task at hand and should be reserved for those more qualified and in a position to institute policy. My concern is your effectiveness on the court, field, or movie screen. I am on record in total support of the phrase, Black Lives Matter. What rational, compassionate person, who cherishes the goodness of human life would not be? What I vehemently oppose and despise is BLM, Inc. which is a Marxist, anti-Semitic, hate group that has a agenda of overthrowing democracy and has ridden on the coattails of Black Lives Matter and the uninformed, hey?
Well stated.
Time for a nice fresh restart on the MU program.
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C'mon man, I know Rocky elevated me to rock star status, but don't put words in my mouth. Allow me to correct the record.
1. Was a fan and supported T-Cubed until he got exposed on college basketball's biggest stage as a fraud and a phony. After that I couldn't wait for this self-promoting con man to leave. Will continue to celebrate FFC every April 1. Crean sucks.
2. Completely wrong. Was not in favor of his hiring, but he quickly won me over with his style of play and winning ways. Buzz is sly like a fox, but it was time to move on from him.
3. Never did and still don't hate Woj. In a way, I feel sorry for him, if that's possible to feel for someone who made $millions, being as incompetent as he is. Was completely over his head in this job from day 1 and never got better. I called him out in year 2 for not having the chops or intellect to coach on this level. My opinion has not changed.
4. Love the Shaka hire. He's the right man at the right time to lead this storied program out of Woj hell and back to national prominence. I don't give a chit whether he "stays in his lane" or not. Pay attention now. I want to be clear in stating that that I am not interested at all in celebrity statements of any sort, including social justice or injustice. In my opinion that distracts from the task at hand and should be reserved for those more qualified and in a position to institute policy. My concern is your effectiveness on the court, field, or movie screen. I am on record in total support of the phrase, Black Lives Matter. What rational, compassionate person, who cherishes the goodness of human life would not be? What I vehemently oppose and despise is BLM, Inc. which is a Marxist, anti-Semitic, hate group that has a agenda of overthrowing democracy and has ridden on the coattails of Black Lives Matter and the uninformed, hey?
Thanks for clearly expressing your thoughts, Doc. We all hope we have a lot of great seasons under Coach Smart.
At some point, perhaps at many points, Shaka and/or his players will take stances on important social issues. Lots of folks claim to not care about the stances of athletes, actors and other famous people ... but many of those folks end up caring very much -- as evidenced by the sometimes vicious, hateful reaction to those who quietly, peacefully protest during the anthem.
My only disagreement with you is that justice and equality in American society are more important than basketball, and I am proud when my alma mater's leaders and most visible people make strong statements.
We Are Marquette!
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I hope Shaka knocks out of the park on the court and in the community as well. Only follow up thought, he is paid for on court success and the rest is a bonus. I sincerely hope that both occur under the Shaka led program.
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I hope Shaka knocks out of the park on the court and in the community as well. Only follow up thought, he is paid for on court success and the rest is a bonus. I sincerely hope that both occur under the Shaka led program.
Feels like we got a good one that can do both. Great personality and great fit for our program. Excited to see what he does (and I expect a lot of that to be on the court success).
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His wife Mayra looks to be very impressive. She is writing a book and has a passion for promoting literacy in children. She seemed to be very involved in that regard at Texas.
I think both will be great representatives of MU and lucky they will be at Marquette.
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His wife Mayra looks to be very impressive. She is writing a book and has a passion for promoting literacy in children. She seemed to be very involved in that regard at Texas.
I think both will be great representatives of MU and lucky they will be at Marquette.
Dennis Gates' wife is impressive too..... Associate AD at Boston College. There's some power couples out there for sure in college basketball.
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His wife Mayra looks to be very impressive. She is writing a book and has a passion for promoting literacy in children. She seemed to be very involved in that regard at Texas.
I think both will be great representatives of MU and lucky they will be at Marquette.
Regarding literacy in children, that's a great fit. My wife graduated from the College of Education and that was a big goal for them too through the Hartman Center. https://www.marquette.edu/education/centers-and-clinics/hartman-literacy-center.php
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C'mon man, I know Rocky elevated me to rock star status, but don't put words in my mouth. Allow me to correct the record.
1. Was a fan and supported T-Cubed until he got exposed on college basketball's biggest stage as a fraud and a phony. After that I couldn't wait for this self-promoting con man to leave. Will continue to celebrate FFC every April 1. Crean sucks.
2. Completely wrong. Was not in favor of his hiring, but he quickly won me over with his style of play and winning ways. Buzz is sly like a fox, but it was time to move on from him.
3. Never did and still don't hate Woj. In a way, I feel sorry for him, if that's possible to feel for someone who made $millions, being as incompetent as he is. Was completely over his head in this job from day 1 and never got better. I called him out in year 2 for not having the chops or intellect to coach on this level. My opinion has not changed.
4. Love the Shaka hire. He's the right man at the right time to lead this storied program out of Woj hell and back to national prominence. I don't give a chit whether he "stays in his lane" or not. Pay attention now. I want to be clear in stating that that I am not interested at all in celebrity statements of any sort, including social justice or injustice. In my opinion that distracts from the task at hand and should be reserved for those more qualified and in a position to institute policy. My concern is your effectiveness on the court, field, or movie screen. I am on record in total support of the phrase, Black Lives Matter. What rational, compassionate person, who cherishes the goodness of human life would not be? What I vehemently oppose and despise is BLM, Inc. which is a Marxist, anti-Semitic, hate group that has a agenda of overthrowing democracy and has ridden on the coattails of Black Lives Matter and the uninformed, hey?
I am going to disagree strongly on points one and two, but am with you 100% on three and especially four. I felt the season changed directions after the home game against UConn. No more of that - let's play ball.
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I'm catching up on the presser between meetings.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm excited about getting back to a deflection-oriented defense.
32 a game is what? Every other possession? That struck me as a VERY high goal. Anything close to that would reflect an extremely active D
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I felt the season changed directions after the home game against UConn. No more of that - let's play ball.
Because they got boatraced over the last 15 minutes after being up 18?
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32 a game is what? Every other possession? That struck me as a VERY high goal. Anything close to that would reflect an extremely active D
Buzz had our team's D getting over 16 TOs per game. 32 deflections a game sounds like it would get us there.
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It's 100% true. They've got an official political party platform
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It's 100% true. They've got an official political party platform
BLM, LLC does.
That's not wholly representative of the BLM movement.
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Buzz had our team's D getting over 16 TOs per game. 32 deflections a game sounds like it would get us there.
That would be awesome.
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That would be awesome.
2020-2021 season Opponent Turnovers per Game (out of 347 total teams)
Marquette was ranked 343 - 10.9 opponent turnovers per game
Texas was 215 - 12.6
Abeline Christian was #1 - 18.8
Texas hasn't ranked in the top 100 in opponent turnovers per game in the past few years, so we may be getting our hopes a tad high.
https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-basketball/stat/opponent-turnovers-per-game
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2020-2021 season Opponent Turnovers per Game (out of 347 total teams)
Marquette was ranked 343 - 10.9 opponent turnovers per game
Texas was 215 - 12.6
Abeline Christian was #1 - 18.8
Texas hasn't ranked in the top 100 in opponent turnovers per game in the past few years, so we may be getting our hopes a tad high.
https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-basketball/stat/opponent-turnovers-per-game
This is what we call a Stat Tease!
- I am surprised by a metric the new coach mentions
- You rationalize that metric as something that has happened in our program in the past
- I get excited that the metric is within the realm of possibility
- You then provide proof that my enthusiasm is unfounded
I hope you're happy.
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Marquette wasted little time sending out emails to alums, featuring a big photo of Shaka and a season-ticket pitch.
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Shaka Smart was named the 18th head coach of the Marquette University men's basketball program last week, ushering in an exciting, new era of Marquette basketball! Now is your opportunity to be a part of that excitement by becoming a season ticket member.
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If they hadn't, the folks in charge of ticket sales should have been fired.
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If they hadn't, the folks in charge of ticket sales should have been fired.
Exactly...the iron is hot.
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If they hadn't, the folks in charge of ticket sales should have been fired.
Oh, I totally agree. I wasn't criticizing the email campaign at all, just relaying info.
If I lived within 100 miles of Milwaukee, I'd be buying tickets for sure.
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My younger daughter, a high school Senior, received a letter from Shaka Smart.
Sadly, it did not help sway her decision to attend Marquette next year for Nursing.
She chose University of Vermont (UVM) over Marquette & Xavier (her sister's university).
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My younger daughter, a high school Senior, received a letter from Shaka Smart.
Sadly, it did not help sway her decision to attend Marquette next year for Nursing.
She chose University of Vermont (UVM) over Marquette & Xavier (her sister's university).
Just tell her to take it easy on the Ben and Jerry's.
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My younger daughter, a high school Senior, received a letter from Shaka Smart.
Sadly, it did not help sway her decision to attend Marquette next year for Nursing.
She chose University of Vermont (UVM) over Marquette & Xavier (her sister's university).
Does anyone know if this is something MU's basketball program has done in the past? Or is this new?
P.S. My daughter also will be a freshman studying nursing next year...also not at Marquette.
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Does anyone know if this is something MU's basketball program has done in the past? Or is this new?
P.S. My daughter also will be a freshman studying nursing next year...also not at Marquette.
My older daughter did not get anything from Wojo two (2) years ago.
Strangely, if my older daughter received the financial offer my younger daughter received she'd probably be a Marquette student right now.
Vermont Teddy Bears and Ben & Jerry's. The B&J tour is a good one. I still laugh at the end of the tour you can visit the graveyard of discontinued flavors. They have an actual graveyard with headstones.
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My older daughter did not get anything from Wojo two (2) years ago.
Strangely, if my older daughter received the financial offer my younger daughter received she'd probably be a Marquette student right now.
Vermont Teddy Bears and Ben & Jerry's. The B&J tour is a good one. I still laugh at the end of the tour you can visit the graveyard of discontinued flavors. They have an actual graveyard with headstones.
Vermont is a pretty cool place... Plus when you visit you can make a stop at Foam!
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My older daughter did not get anything from Wojo two (2) years ago.
Strangely, if my older daughter received the financial offer my younger daughter received she'd probably be a Marquette student right now.
Vermont Teddy Bears and Ben & Jerry's. The B&J tour is a good one. I still laugh at the end of the tour you can visit the graveyard of discontinued flavors. They have an actual graveyard with headstones.
They were my client back in the 80s before they got bought out by Lever Brothers. Got to spend several weeks there for a couple of winters.
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Does anyone know if this is something MU's basketball program has done in the past? Or is this new?
P.S. My daughter also will be a freshman studying nursing next year...also not at Marquette.
Don't remember a letter from buzz or Crean
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Hank didn’t send me squat! >:( ;D
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Shaka didn't draft this letter either. Nice PR move by the admissions office, hey?
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Hank didn’t send me squat! >:( ;D
He whispered in my ear.
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Think they coulda mail merged the kid's name on the letter instead of a generic "prospective student."
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Think they coulda mail merged the kid's name on the letter instead of a generic "prospective student."
I remember getting a letter from MU grad, from the Jack O’Hara, the executive producer of ABC Sports as I’d applied to the Comm school. Personalized. I thought that was really cool. The guy died in the TWA 800 crash a few years later.
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All I got was an invite from Buzz to come to the Al and give it a flush
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All I got was an invite from Buzz to come to the Al and give it a flush
You could have been invited to serve him his dinner course by course.
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He whispered in my ear.
😂
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Al McGuire never wrote to me either.
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They were my client back in the 80s before they got bought out by Lever Brothers. Got to spend several weeks there for a couple of winters.
Does that mean you met the real Ben & Jerry?
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They were my client back in the 80s before they got bought out by Lever Brothers. Got to spend several weeks there for a couple of winters.
Did you ever tackle the Vermontser?
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Kevin O'Neill sent me a note that said:
"FVCK YOU! YOU CAN'T SHOOT WORTH SH1T AND YOU SUCK ON DEFENSE"
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Kevin O'Neill sent me a note that said:
"FVCK YOU! YOU CAN'T SHOOT WORTH SH1T AND YOU SUCK ON DEFENSE"
Nice to see he cleaned it up for you since you were still in high school.
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Kevin O'Neill sent me a note that said:
"FVCK YOU! YOU CAN'T SHOOT WORTH SH1T AND YOU SUCK ON DEFENSE"
He must have really liked you.
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Kevin O'Neill sent me a note that said:
"FVCK YOU! YOU CAN'T SHOOT WORTH SH1T AND YOU SUCK ON DEFENSE"
Lens is Mark Anglavar. Good to know.
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Lens is Mark Anglavar. Good to know.
Turn off the Internet, Tower wins.
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Does that mean you met the real Ben & Jerry?
As a matter of fact, I did. They had a fun office environment way before it was a thing. I would occasionally use Jerry's office to work in when when he was gone (which was a lot - he did a lot of PR traveling). He had a huge collection of those toys that mooed when you flipped them over. Once I opened a file cabinet while I was looking for documents and found a gorilla costume.
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Did you ever tackle the Vermontser?
No, but I still managed to gain weight on every visit. In the employee cafeteria, they had a freezer full of pints of the factory rejects (rejected for reasons like too many Heath Bars in the Heath Bar Crunch).
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Wojo didn’t send any letters during his era. Hausers were the ones sending letters.
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https://www.yahoo.com/sports/top-7-mens-basketball-coaching-hires-this-offseason-190330247.html
Hey!
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Danny Manning at #3 was interesting.
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In anticipation of our first poker game in more than a year last night, one of the guys had made a $5 bet for each of us on our alma mater while he was at a casino over the weekend.
He presented each of us a ticket, me for Marquette, and others for Michigan State, Appalachian State, North Carolina and Virginia Tech.
So if Marquette wins the 2022 national title, I'll get $1,500. Come on Shaka!
Oh, and the guy sent out an email this morning to all of us saying: "Because the sports book is based out of NJ, if your team makes the championship game and faces a NJ school, your ticket will be declared a winner. So, for example, if App State plays Rutgers in the championship game, Scott would have a winning ticket regardless of the game’s outcome. I’m not sure, Scott, but I think your chance of winning the MegaMillions lottery would be better than App State playing Rutgers in the NCAA Final Four ... "
That's right ... because it will be Marquette facing Princeton! We got this!!!
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In anticipation of our first poker game in more than a year last night, one of the guys had made a $5 bet for each of us on our alma mater while he was at a casino over the weekend.
He presented each of us a ticket, me for Marquette, and others for Michigan State, Appalachian State, North Carolina and Virginia Tech.
So if Marquette wins the 2022 national title, I'll get $1,500. Come on Shaka!
Oh, and the guy sent out an email this morning to all of us saying: "Because the sports book is based out of NJ, if your team makes the championship game and faces a NJ school, your ticket will be declared a winner. So, for example, if App State plays Rutgers in the championship game, Scott would have a winning ticket regardless of the game’s outcome. I’m not sure, Scott, but I think your chance of winning the MegaMillions lottery would be better than App State playing Rutgers in the NCAA Final Four ... "
That's right ... because it will be Marquette facing Princeton! We got this!!!
If it somehow ends up being Marquette vs. Princeton in the championship game, you should use some of that money on a tattoo to commemorate the occasion, win or lose.
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If it somehow ends up being Marquette vs. Princeton in the championship game, you should use some of that money on a tattoo to commemorate the occasion, win or lose.
Done deal!
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Shaka Smart said today “we may add 1 or 2 more”
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Bucks Game. We walked in next to Shaka should of got a picture. Shaka is in the Marquette Booth.
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Bucks Game. We walked in next to Shaka should of got a picture. Shaka is in the Marquette Booth.
But what did he whisper?
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But what did he whisper?
"Scoop Shaka laka"
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But what did he whisper?
Hopefully, he whispered that his teams will move the ball much better than the Bucks do.
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Bucks Game. We walked in next to Shaka should of got a picture. Shaka is in the Marquette Booth.
What is the Marquette booth?
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What is the Marquette booth?
Marquette Luxury Suite
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Oh...a suite. Gotcha.
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Bucks Game. We walked in next to Shaka should of got a picture. Shaka is in the Marquette Booth.
No you shouldn't have. You're an adult. Leave him be.
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No you shouldn't have. You're an adult. Leave him be.
Marquette Mike has now replaced Chicos as the Scoop namedropper.
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No you shouldn't have. You're an adult. Leave him be.
It might of been welcoming and fun since I had my Marquette mask on and my Marquette Son was with me but Agree with you. Thank You for the advice have been with the Marquette team probably over 100 times in my years and have only taken pictures with me 2 times. Usually my kids only are in the pictures.
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Marquette Mike has now replaced Chicos as the Scoop namedropper.
Lol Not sure mentioning the Marquette Basketball Coach on the Marquette Basketball Site qualifies but excuse me alright haha.
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Lol Not sure mentioning the Marquette Coach on the Marquette Site qualifies but excuse me alright haha.
Every time someone jabs you for one of your posts you come back with class or humor. It's confusing to see on scoop. You sure you belong here? ;)
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Every time someone jabs you for one of your posts you come back with class or humor. It's confusing to see on scoop. You sure you belong here? ;)
Plus Tax!
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Every time someone jabs you for one of your posts you come back with class or humor. It's confusing to see on scoop. You sure you belong here? ;)
Mods letting him slide by, I say ban hammer.... (Thor gif) too lazy
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Plus Tax!
Thanks!
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Every time someone jabs you for one of your posts you come back with class or humor. It's confusing to see on scoop. You sure you belong here? ;)
Thank You!
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Thanks!
You're entirely Welcome. Always nice to have Posters that don't drag their knuckles on the ground, brings up our Board Rating. Thanks again
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You're entirely Welcome. Always nice to have Posters that don't drag their knuckles on the ground, brings up our Board Rating. Thanks again
This is the year that Scoop cracks the Top 10 Marquette Fan Forums, believe it
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This is the year that Scoop cracks the Top 10 Marquette Fan Forums, believe it
Imagine if you put Sccop and IWB’s board...in a blender
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Glow and I are at the Brewer game, and Shaka threw the first pitch. A perfect strike!
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Glow and I are at the Brewer game, and Shaka threw the first pitch. A perfect strike!
They might need him in the bullpen today.
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Glow and I are at the Brewer game, and Shaka threw the first pitch. A perfect strike!
Did fans cheer? Boo? Or were they indifferent/distracted?
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Did fans cheer? Boo? Or were they indifferent/distracted?
They chanted "one more scholarship" and "leon bond" over and over.
Bu t by the 7th they will be chanting "5 years to judge"
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They chanted "one more scholarship" and "leon bond" over and over.
Bu t by the 7th they will be chanting "5 years to judge"
LOL. They cheered. I heard no boos.
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Did fans cheer? Boo? Or were they indifferent/distracted?
standard support for local team cheering. no milwaukke pro team fans typically still dont care about MU hoops
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Did he give you his cell number, hey?
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Interview at the game by Marquette's own Sophia Minneart:
https://www.facebook.com/BallySportsWisconsin/videos/548794529879135
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Why would the fans boo??
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Why would the fans boo??
leon bond
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leon bond
Why would they boo Shaka over a high school player who 99% of the fans in attendance would have any idea who he is?
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leon bond
That’s awesome!