Quote from: JWags85 on December 23, 2025, 12:57:14 PMWhy haven't we included the Pats in the lucky fraud discussion with the Seahawks and Bears?

https://x.com/nfloncbs/status/2003487335414129129?s=46

Because Drake Maye doesn't paint his fingernails

Wow. Ring to Texas A&M

Quote from: wadesworld on December 23, 2025, 01:17:23 PMShaka would be very attractive for most programs. It's pretty well known that Kentucky at least "made the call" as did Michigan.

I think this is 100% correct.

Also, I would 100% guarantee UK and Michigan would never, ever, touch a coach coming off a losing season, much less a 20+ loss season.

I hope a high major program like MU will be pleased to have Shaka next year, assuming he is ready to coach, but most P5 programs wouldn't touch him unless they were looking to turn around a bottom feeder with Hail Mary hire. -but, this could all change in 18 months and he could be the belle of the ball again-

Quote from: Jay Bee on December 23, 2025, 01:27:06 PM"Even if" it's $10.3M, saying around $14M is stupid and wrong. Don't know who your "source" who's "more familiar with" the contract, but we can see it's nowhere near $14M via a review of tax filings. You're just wrong, my guy.

I'm sorry. I was told his contract was fully guaranteed, and we had to pay other staff members, which brought the number closer to 14m.

Haynes was hired at $420k just for clarity sake.

Quote from: rocky_warrior on December 23, 2025, 01:07:03 PMI fully expected a re-building year, hopeful the team could get to bubble status.  I'd be a slightly disappointed, but still a content fan if that were transpiring.

This year is far worse.  Calling it a "down year" is like wondering why the smoke detector is going off when flames are shooting out of the windows.

I agree with this. 2 weeks ago I was in the 'down year' camp, but this is a full fledged disaster. Anyone still framing this as a 'down year' is being dishonest.

If this year continues on the same trajectory, it will be discussed and referenced for decades in MU circles, right? None of Wojo's years will ever be remembered as this historic. 

But, if Shaka wants to continue coaching, and coaching at MU, and is willing to reengage 100%, I want him back even with the 20+ loses this year.

Quote from: ghostofcorms77 on December 23, 2025, 01:24:14 PMThe article says over $10m. I had heard the number was closer to $14m w/ someone more familiar with his contract structure.

Even if we take $10.3, that's till significant in trying to lure another coach. As you have to pay a buyout. Which is why we got Shaka, because Texas waived his buyout close so he could leave.

"Even if" it's $10.3M, saying around $14M is stupid and wrong. Don't know who your "source" who's "more familiar with" the contract, but we can see it's nowhere near $14M via a review of tax filings. You're just wrong, my guy.

Quote from: ghostofcorms77 on December 23, 2025, 12:31:58 PMIf Shaka wanted Pitt, and Pitt wanted Shaka. Marquette would be rid of paying the buyout. I'm not saying he's going to leave for Pitt. I'm simply stating, what a very reliable pundit put on a board.

Everyone gets a fresh start. Shaka can reinvent the wheel again. And Marquette can use that funding to go pry someone away.

I guess I just don't buy it. You're not winning at Pitt more than you are at Marquette and Marquette is fine with the way Shaka is operating. At least all indications seem to be that way. The occasional reset year will happen, but I'd imagine Marquette is pretty pleased with the results Shaka has gotten. Big East Titles, NCAA Tournaments with the occasional second weekend or deeper run is right in Marquette's wheelhouse historically.

Quote from: Jay Bee on December 23, 2025, 01:20:37 PMWhere's the part where you try to argue what you said ("around $14m") is anywhere close to correct? lol

The article says over $10m. I had heard the number was closer to $14m w/ someone more familiar with his contract structure.

Even if we take $10.3, that's till significant in trying to lure another coach. As you have to pay a buyout. Which is why we got Shaka, because Texas waived his buyout close so he could leave.

Quote from: ghostofcorms77 on December 23, 2025, 12:46:14 PMMarquette University paid former head coach Steve Wojciechowski over $10 million in total buyout payments following his firing in March 2021.
Key details regarding the buyout include:
Total Amount: The payments made to Wojciechowski to not coach the team totaled over $10 million in the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years.
Payment Breakdown: In 2023 alone, two years after his firing, the school paid him $4.6 million.
Context: While the initial reported buyout figure was around $6 million in 2021, subsequent tax filings revealed the total amount exceeded $10 million.
Total Earnings: Over his nine years associated with the school, including salary and buyouts, he received over $25 million.

Where's the part where you try to argue what you said ("around $14m") is anywhere close to correct? lol

Quote from: Pakuni on December 23, 2025, 12:39:09 PMMaybe you missed the post I was replying to. Elon believes Shaka would be a top candidate for "all" P4 openings.
If Jon Scheyer quits tomorrow, Duke is calling Shaka. If Bill Self retires at the end of the yeat, Shaka is hearing from Lawrence. 
So sayeth Elon.

Shaka would be very attractive for most programs. It's pretty well known that Kentucky at least "made the call" as did Michigan.