Sunday is the most important game...

[The Sultan]

Yep. In reality, no one with any sway gives a sh*t what is "unacceptable" to Porky's. Or any other Scooper really. Shaka's not getting fired - it wouldn't even be a blemish on his performance review.

[FairWeatherEagle]

Good Poll, good comments. I chose 2003 but should have picked Shaka. Next Sunday would be 2003.

[Scoop Snoop]

Yeah, it's the typical non-threat threat.

I mean, if we don't get to the Elite 8 ... then what? Will Mr. Butthole "quit" Marquette basketball? Will Porky demand that Shaka be fired? What does "unacceptable" even mean?

And why stop at the Elite 8? That's acceptable, Sweet 16 is unacceptable, Final Four is super acceptable?

What really bothers me is that he probably used the word unacceptable without the express permission from its Scoop owner. That may fall under copyright infringement.

[Porky's Butthole]

Yeah, it's the typical non-threat threat.

I mean, if we don't get to the Elite 8 ... then what? Will Mr. Butthole "quit" Marquette basketball? Will Porky demand that Shaka be fired? What does "unacceptable" even mean?

And why stop at the Elite 8? That's acceptable, Sweet 16 is unacceptable, Final Four is super acceptable?

No Mr. Butthole won't ever quit Marquette basketball.   Overall Porky is thrilled with Mr. Smart, the culture he has established, and the trajectory of the program generally.  Porky's enthusiasm will be just as strong moving forward regardless of the outcome of tomorrow's game.  That said it will still be incredibly disappointing if we don't win tomorrow and in Porky's view, unacceptable.

You said it yourself 82, Like it or not coaches and programs are judged mostly by NCAA Tournament success.  That is how it should be IPHO.  Fortunately the coaching staff and team are well aware of that and will rise to the occasion both tomorrow and next Thursday or Friday.   Anything beyond that is gravy.  LET'S GO!

[The Sultan]

No Mr. Butthole won't ever quit Marquette basketball.   Overall Porky is thrilled with Mr. Smart, the culture he has established, and the trajectory of the program generally.  Porky's enthusiasm will be just as strong moving forward regardless of the outcome of tomorrow's game.  That said it will still be incredibly disappointing if we don't win tomorrow and in Porky's view, unacceptable.

So it's "unacceptable," but in a way that apparently doesn't have any sort of consequences. 

[MU82]

No Mr. Butthole won't ever quit Marquette basketball.   Overall Porky is thrilled with Mr. Smart, the culture he has established, and the trajectory of the program generally.  Porky's enthusiasm will be just as strong moving forward regardless of the outcome of tomorrow's game.  That said it will still be incredibly disappointing if we don't win tomorrow and in Porky's view, unacceptable.

You said it yourself 82, Like it or not coaches and programs are judged mostly by NCAA Tournament success.  That is how it should be IPHO.  Fortunately the coaching staff and team are well aware of that and will rise to the occasion both tomorrow and next Thursday or Friday.   Anything beyond that is gravy.  LET'S GO!

We're mostly in agreement ... except for your unacceptable use of the word "unacceptable."

[Scoop Snoop]

So it's "unacceptable," but in a way that apparently doesn't have any sort of consequences. 

That's the way the word "unacceptable" has been used countless times on Scoop by the word's owner. Nothing new to see here.

[The Sultan]

That's the way the word "unacceptable" has been used countless times on Scoop by the word's owner. Nothing new to see here.

Oh I know.

[StillAWarrior]

Yeah, it's the typical non-threat threat.

I mean, if we don't get to the Elite 8 ... then what? Will Mr. Butthole "quit" Marquette basketball? Will Porky demand that Shaka be fired? What does "unacceptable" even mean?

And why stop at the Elite 8? That's acceptable, Sweet 16 is unacceptable, Final Four is super acceptable?

Maybe...and I'm just spitballing here...you're giving a little too much thought to the musings of someone who refers to himself as "PorkysButthole".

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I know what you're saying with these comments and I like the perspective you're providing.

Like it or not, though, NCAA tournament success (or failure) is ultimately how a coach and program is judged. You might not judge it that way, and others might not judge it that way. But overall, IMHO, it is judged that way. And right now, nationally and even locally, there's a "but" when folks talk about what Shaka has accomplished. That's what happens when, as a coach and a program, you go more than a decade without getting to the second weekend.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the great regular seasons we've had under Shaka. I loved the 20-2 run we had in 2018-19. I enjoyed some of the great stretches and individual wins from the Buzz and Crean eras, etc etc etc.

But I also was very much stoked by the Sweet 16 runs in 2011 and 2012, and the Elite 8 run in 2013. Kevin O'Neill got rich from his 1994 Sweet 16 run. And of course what happened in the 2003 tournament made Wade a superstar, made Diener an icon and in many ways made Crean's career.

I don't think it needs an either/or situation. One can appreciate regular-season success while wanting more.

I will say I will be very disappointed if we lose tomorrow and I admit it will take a little shine off of this season for me. But after the initial disappointment, I'll still have greatly appreciated the run we've had behind Oso and TK ... even as I feel a little sad about unfinished business.

The good news is that we aren't gonna lose tomorrow!

Fans judge that way.  ADs understand that judging a coach on one game is dumb

[Judge Smails]

Maybe...and I'm just spitballing here...you're giving a little too much thought to the musings of someone who refers to himself as "PorkysButthole".

LOL

[DoctorV]

Maybe...and I'm just spitballing here...you're giving a little too much thought to the musings of someone who refers to himself as "PorkysButthole".

Hahaha this got me

[Galway Eagle]

In world where the definition of literally is literally not referring literal anymore I think it is acceptable to use unacceptable in a situation where it would disappointing but acceptable.

[Scoop Snoop]

In world where the definition of literally is literally not referring literal anymore I think it is acceptable to use unacceptable in a situation where it would disappointing but acceptable.

This is inexcusable!

[tower912]

This is inexcusable!

...or else!