I really feel for Sean Jones. While he is clearly not a major difference maker, even when 100% healthy, he deserved better than the fate he's been dealt by the basketball gods.

Anyhow, Sean learned a lot about the college game while basically coaching from the bench the last year and a half.

What are the logistics of upgrade-paying Sean next year to be an assistant coach, practice with the team, and even be available for spot minutes during games? 

Would this be legal under the (lack of) rules in this uncharted new world of college sports? I haven't researched anything, but my guess is of course he would count as a scholarship player if he sees playing time, but maybe you could pay him an upgraded salary via the University as an assistant coach, thus saving NIL money. I would obviously guess you could gain a scholarship if he agreed not to play in games. If you significantly upgraded his pay, would he even agree to that? It would be a pioneering move I would think, as college basketball is concerned. And it would be a head start on a possibly lucrative coaching career for the young man. There's always an assistant' carousel each Spring, so why not designate him a playing assistant?

Sean is the kind of guy you want to come back, even if his body is making it difficult on him. Just curious what the rules allow. Ready for my beating by JayBee and others 😂 😆.

Quote from: SOSW on Today at 04:35:52 PMThen he'll be out of a job after next season because there just isn't enough talent on the team.

So I definitely think we will see transfers in.

Not to mention I think the people funding this program will both rip their hair out and their checks apart.

100% agree. If Shaka doesn't do as he did in yr 1 with transfers, he needs to be let go shortly after the season concludes. I don't like where things are at in college sports today. However, Shaka absolutely cannot run this back next year status quo. No way.

Quote from: #UnleashMalik on Today at 07:37:42 PMyou knew what the boomer meant.

Yes. But I know the boomer is misunderstanding the importance of network television for these things.

Quote from: nyg on Today at 05:26:52 PMOne of the saddest things moving forward is the distinct possibility that MU will not be featured on any nationally televised games next year.  Over the years, the numerous national games on Fox, CBS and now NBC have provided visibility to the University and the team, with the University gaining national recognition. Included in this are the MU's promotional videos, like last and this year's commercial, which show the female student shaking hands. Even though it is a dumb promo (yeah, I am going to Marquette because students shake hands), it is still national publicity for MU. Recruiting also comes into play, with potential high school recruits watching the games.

This year's national games have been complete, embarrassing blowouts.

It reminds me of Georgetown.  Last week I noticed that the Georgetown/SJU game was on FS1 and that game was a mainstay on CBS for years.  I don't know if the second rematch is national, but doubt it. I just would hate to see the old MU rivalries games being flexed/moved to Peacock and ESPN Plus.

Am I thinking wrong? Do the MU Board, executives appreciate the national games and then not having the exposure making negative vibes?

 

losing creates a long list of items that need to be considered when it comes to who the Captain of the ship is. Your thoughts/sentiments are legit and should be added to that list.

Quote from: WhiteTrash on Today at 06:57:10 PMAs for Caedin starting; maybe, just maybe, Shaka loves his practice effort even though he knows he is a liability, and he wants to motivate the roster to put forth better effort in practice?

I'm grasping at straws here because I am truly shocked how bad Shaka looks. Maybe I'm trying to fit this square peg into the round hole of Shaka's career.

And, yes I realize that makes it look like, if not outright stating, Shaka has lost the team.

Agree and it appears to suck the energy out of some of players and some of the fans when Hamilton starts. But maybe we are just bad.

To my eyes Hamilton is the worst player in Division 1 in part since He looks not very coordinated and it looks like it takes him awhile to decide what to do. It is not his fault he plays. If there are worse players in Division 1 list any please it will help in processing thank you

Quote from: Afroman on Today at 03:41:25 PMReminds me of when Bob Knight would talk about how wonderful Steve Yoder was after beating the Badgers by 35.

...sorry I didn't see yours first, bro. My bad...and yup, you are correct.

Quote from: Norm on Today at 03:04:11 PMHurley talking up Shaka and Marquette's culture in the post-game interview.

akin to Bobby Knight talking up Steve Yoder and Wisconsin back in the day. IU would kick RED's tail regularly and easily ...of course Knight wanted UW to keep Yoder. No different now. Shaka is Hurley's all you can eat buffet.

Quote from: SOSW on Today at 05:55:14 PMA game on FS1 is on "national television."

you knew what the boomer meant.

Now I know mu is a woke socialist organization by the responses on this post.