Quote from: Billy Hoyle on Today at 08:46:09 AMI have to actually see it to believe it. I hold skepticism that, after all the building and promotion of the RGV brand by not just Shaka but also Broeker and President Kimo, there will be substantial changes.

I personally don't think RGV and using the portal need to be mutually exclusive.  I don't think this turns into something where multiple transfers are added every year unless Shaka completely biffs an entire class again.

Quote from: The Sultan on Today at 08:44:27 AMI agree with you completely. I don't think people fully understand that Shaka will be coaching for his job next year. Shaka knows this. He also knows he can't just replace Zaide and that's it.

This isn't just a down year. This is a monumental failure of a season we are talking about. We are literally going to have a worse year winning percentage-wise than any year under Bob Dukiet!

Mike Deane and Wojo were fired after going ONE GAME under .500. Do you really think those who write the checks are going to put up with another season remotely close to this one?

I am not saying he will be fired and though it is highly unlikely it is a possibility, he just may resign as he no longer wants to coach in this new era of college basketball. If CH, JC and one of Sean, Tre or DO are not gone it will be difficult, even with 4 transfers, to turn next season around, unless the league stinks like it has this season.

We live in interesting times, not just for Marquette, but for the Big East as well.

Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on Today at 08:27:41 AMExcept we don't know what Marquette is paying him, would consider paying him next season, and what he could get from another program. 

I think there would actually be a market for his services at the mid-major level, especially if he were able to get a medical hardship waiver and another year of eligibility.

And again, why would the program intentionally put the news out there on a national broadcast that their roster building strategy has evolved if they only plan to fill Zaide's open spot?

I keep asking that question for those here that think that's what is going to happen and have yet to get an answer. 

Because Shaka taking one transfer is a radical departure from the RGV brand MU has cultivated and promoted with a "this makes us more virtuous than everyone else" approach. And, even if taking just one, it allows Shaka and MU say "see, we're evolving, we took one guy from a low major where in the past we would have brought in a project who didn't have offers from any other school to redshirt However, everyone else is back so keep buying those RGV golf shirts, pint glasses, and keychains."

Quote from: Elonsmusk on Today at 08:50:33 AMDrama king. Mike Deane and Wojo in the same context as Shaka?  If you think Shaka is "coaching for his job" next year, let's just hope those in charge aren't as dense as you.

If Shaka has a similar record next year his seat will be on fire.

Quote from: Elonsmusk on Today at 08:50:33 AMDrama king. Mike Deane and Wojo in the same context as Shaka?  If you think Shaka is "coaching for his job" next year, let's just hope those in charge aren't as dense as you.

No drama. Stone cold facts. He 100% is coaching for his job next year. He doesn't have to win a national championship. He likely would not even need to make the NCAAs.

But if you think he can survive another year like this one, you are kidding yourself.  And why would you want him around as coach if he does?

Quote from: The Sultan on Today at 08:44:27 AMI agree with you completely. I don't think people fully understand that Shaka will be coaching for his job next year. Shaka knows this. He also knows he can't just replace Zaide and that's it.

This isn't just a down year. This is a monumental failure of a season we are talking about. We are literally going to have a worse year winning percentage-wise than any year under Bob Dukiet!

Mike Deane and Wojo were fired after going ONE GAME under .500. Do you really think those who write the checks are going to put up with another season remotely close to this one?

Drama king. Mike Deane and Wojo in the same context as Shaka?  If you think Shaka is "coaching for his job" next year, let's just hope those in charge aren't as dense as you.

Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on Today at 08:30:08 AMI do not understand why people put so much credence into what is said at an after-game presser yet don't take Shaka's word for it when he and the program have clearly said the roster building strategy will change. 

I have to actually see it to believe it. I hold skepticism that, after all the building and promotion of the RGV brand by not just Shaka but also Broeker and President Kimo, there will be substantial changes.

Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on Today at 08:30:08 AMI do not understand why people put so much credence into what is said at an after-game presser yet don't take Shaka's word for it when he and the program have clearly said the roster building strategy will change. 

I agree with you completely. I don't think people fully understand that Shaka will be coaching for his job next year. Shaka knows this. He also knows he can't just replace Zaide and that's it.

This isn't just a down year. This is a monumental failure of a season we are talking about. We are literally going to have a worse year winning percentage-wise than any year under Bob Dukiet!

Mike Deane and Wojo were fired after going ONE GAME under .500. Do you really think those who write the checks are going to put up with another season remotely close to this one?

The new HBO series Neighbors (reality show featuring two neighborly disputes every episode is very well done - part hilarious, part kinda scary/sad.

I mean, I have to put up with 9 more days of misery in this season, so you can all put up with one more poll.