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[wadesworld]

(I saw Wojo's actual post game presser on the internet)

Oops, sorry. Stan said basically word for word that same thing on Homer's post game show. But it started off with Stan, slightly horse like Wojo usually is post game so not completely distinguishable when you're thinking it's Wojo, being introduced by Homer as Coach Wojo and Stan needing to let him know he's got Stan Johnson today. Since it was basically word for word thought maybe you got to your car after Stan let Homer know it was Stan and just heard the radio interview thinking it was Wojo. My bad.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Not to continue to beat a dead horse, but thought I would provide a more "inside" perspective on students booing, as I am currently a student at Marquette.
I am not the average student/fan, as I have been invested in Marquette basketball for as long as I can remember. So I obviously care and pay attention a lot more than 99% of students.
As someone previously mentioned, the booing happens because it truly is a herd mentality. Similar to this board, there is a small, but vocal, minority of people on campus that are on the Fire Wojo train. They can easily pander to less informed students by pointing to things such as lack of tournament wins and of course, the Hausers leaving. Hell, in one of my classes during the first week when the "icebreakers" occur, one student used his turn as a time to inform everyone that Wojo should be fired. Fact of the matter is, most students don't care a whole lot about the success of Marquette basketball. I've tried to explain various things to my friends to both increase their interest and lay off Wojo, but they just don't care enough to even want to understand. Most people look at games as a drinking/party opportunity, which is fine. Unfortunately, disliking and booing Wojo has just become something that you're supposed to do for many students. They don't know why, and they don't know the impact that it has, but they will continue to do it anyways. It is very disappointing, because it truly is an awful look. But I'm afraid it won't change unless there is a significant success that grabs many student's attention. They don't care or understand how important things like road wins at Xavier or Georgetown are. The only thing that'll change that is something like a big east championship or a run to the second weekend of the tournament.

Reminds me of 1978!

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

I have a serious hypothetical question for anyone that cares to answer..We talk so much about trending upwards etc here when it comes to the MU program under Wojo. So, my question is...if you were DePaul would you fire Leitao after this season?? I'm asking because even though their BE is a debacle, they had a really good non conference and overall that is a huge step up for them. Their recruiting seems to have gotten better, but...Leitao has now been there 5 years on his second time around and they may not even make the NIT this year after a great start. Still though, it's DePaul and their great non conference is a huge step forward, they also had a run to the Championship of the CBI last year(a tourney for them is progress).

So would you fire Leitao?? Why or why not?? Be as honest as you can be. I can tell you their fans have had it and want him gone.

The fan base is waaay more irritated with JLP than Leitao. That's who they want gone first. Then they may go after Leitao.

Leitao is plenty safe. Despite the poor BE record, the unexpected non-con success sealed that. Attendance is ticking up at home games. Only losing one player next year and scored a top 50 recruit (assuming he doesn't pull a Tyger Campbell). I think DePaul is gonna give Leitao plenty of rope.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Wow, I see everyone's already in mid-off-week bickering form.  This should be fun...

[Mr. Nielsen]

I was explaining it. Most Scoopers would be shocked about how little the typical MU student actually knows about Marquette basketball. A lot of of them are there to party, and I am actually fine with that. But don't try to get into some sort of in-depth conversation with them.

A couple of years back, glow Jr. was working in the Office of Marketing and Communications, and he excitedly told his fellow interns that he was going to be filming Bo Ellis. The reaction:  "Who is Bo Ellis?"

Just talk to two female students workers this morning. They don't even know what a shot clock is. I was shocked to hear that. One even said I bet if you took a survey of the student section, you would be disappointed.

[warriorchick]

Just talk to two female students workers this morning. They don't even know what a shot clock is. I was shocked to hear that. One even said I bet if you took a survey of the student section, you would be disappointed.

I am dead serious when I say that a required part of Marquette's New Student Orientation should be a history of Marquette, including the basketball team. 

Anyone who goes to Marquette for four years and does not know who Bo Ellis is does not deserve a diploma.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Just talk to two female students workers this morning. They don't even know what a shot clock is. I was shocked to hear that. One even said I bet if you took a survey of the student section, you would be disappointed.

This is what MU gets for raising academic standards.  Cracked sidewalks and all, hey?

[Cheeks]

Clearly the son he referenced earlier.

Clearly not....my son graduates after this guy.  He also doesn't use Scoop.

[Lennys Tap]

Clearly not....my son graduates after this guy.  He also doesn't use Scoop.

Doesn't post or doesn't read?

[rocky_warrior]

Doesn't post or doesn't read?

Sadly forums are not so popular with the kiddos.  Though I don't doubt they stop by to read occasionally if there's news to be had.  But of course, that news probably came from <insert today's most popular social media platform> anyway. 

[brewcity77]

Just talk to two female students workers this morning. They don't even know what a shot clock is. I was shocked to hear that. One even said I bet if you took a survey of the student section, you would be disappointed.

This is something I would put on the veterans of the Student Section. This is what cheer sheets and early season explanations are for. If the shot clock gets under 5 on offense, I would think the students should be calling that out. Hell, they were doing countdowns against DePaul both at the free throw line (weird, but okay) and counting them down early when the shot clock got under 10. Seems like a good idea to use it to help our offense as well as trying to throw off the opponents.

[Cheeks]

Now I'm 100% convinced this is Cheeks' kid.

Your anger at your dad not taking you to the Super Bowl should be directed elsewhere.

Could you be bigger douche bag arsehole?  He has been taken to a number in his life, and if the Packers has shown up he would have gone this year.

[Cheeks]

Doesn't post or doesn't read?

Both.  Young people don't do message boards.

[mu03eng]

Sadly forums are not so popular with the kiddos.  Though I don't doubt they stop by to read occasionally if there's news to be had.  But of course, that news probably came from <insert today's most popular social media platform> anyway.

But according to some, this board will singlehandedly be responsible for destroying the recruitment of Karim Mane

[MU1980]

But according to some, this board will singlehandedly be responsible for destroying the recruitment of Karim Mane

I think Rocky was talking about the Marquette students not reading message boards, but I feel pretty confident that most highly recruited student-athletes are going to look at the message boards of the schools they are considering. Fortunately, most other teams messages boards are also littered with clueless and angry posters.   

[brewcity77]

I think Rocky was talking about the Marquette students not reading message boards, but I feel pretty confident that most highly recruited student-athletes are going to look at the message boards of the schools they are considering. Fortunately, most other teams messages boards are also littered with clueless and angry posters.

I don't know that recruits will, but parents and handlers have been known to read and sometimes even post on boards like this.

[WhoaJoe2020]

I don't know that recruits will, but parents and handlers have been known to read and sometimes even post on boards like this.

Parents and handlers no Matta aina??

Fire Wojo signs in dorm Windows no Matta aina??

Booing the head coach at games no Matta aina??

Trashing the coach and players  on the teams message board no Matta aina??

And to think some people are bothered by others supporting the coach and players during a tough season, and continuing recruiting battles.

[Jables1604]

Could you be bigger douche bag arsehole?  He has been taken to a number in his life, and if the Packers has shown up he would have gone this year.

Snowflake

God Bless America.

[Cheeks]

Snowflake

God Bless America.

Reminds me last night when the Chiefs fans in the stands were doing the chop some of the 49ers fans started yelling racists. I caught it on video because it was so absurd.

Who knew Miami could have so many snowflakes. 


GOD bless America, the bestest country on the planet and soon to be rulers of the galaxy and anyone that shall question her manifest destiny

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Snowflake

God Bless America.

Couldnt be Chicos kid, you must have missed all the posts where chicos told the board how great his kid is.  No seriously, chicos telling the entire board how great his kid is.  Split personalities coupled with gargantuan insecurity issues.  What a trip.