Author Topic: Sad news. Mike Parker passed away last Tuesday (Read 12581 times)

tower912 · « **on:** April 17, 2010, 10:15:49 AM »

I am not going to link it here, but you guys owe it to yourselves to go over to the scout board and check out IWB's story from the awards banquet. The thread title is about life lessons. Great stuff that makes one proud to be an MU alum and even prouder that we have the coach that we do.

Tugg Speedman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2010, 11:09:54 AM »

This is a good story.

here is the link http://marquette.scout.com/2/963007.html

NersEllenson · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2010, 11:12:39 AM »

Great story on the humanity of Buzz and his team. After reading that article (and observing every other behavior), I hope we can keep Buzz here for as long as he wants to be here -and I hope that is a long time. Pretty remarkable quote from Brad Autry - “I would have crawled to Milwaukee to work for Buzz Williams, not because he can coach, but because of who he is as a person. Before we came out here we prayed with a man who is battling pancreatic cancer. Yesterday we prayed for a very young boy at the Mayo Clinic that is about to go through a terrifying surgery. That is who Buzz Williams is and what he is all about. He is about life, he is about people.”

LastWarrior · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2010, 11:43:41 AM »

We got a special one in Buzz. I couldn't be more proud having him as our coach. Thanks for sharing!

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2010, 12:18:30 PM »

Nice story. Praying for Park the Shark as well.

HoopsMalone · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2010, 12:34:46 PM »

I really appreciate how Buzz is always thinking of others. It translates on the floor to unselfish play. Great leader.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2010, 01:07:12 PM »

Stories like this are what make me so proud to have Buzz as our head coach. I don't know if he'll ever take us to the heights we have dreamed of since Al retired, but I can't help but feel like I will always hold my head high with Buzz Williams at the helm. I know that in this day and age coaches go where the money is, but I really feel like we got one of the rare exceptions. Great story, great coach, and truly a great man.

And of course, pulling for Park the Shark!

chren21 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2010, 03:15:36 PM »

All I can say is wow....

mu_hilltopper · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2010, 07:16:30 PM »

I've met Mike a few times at various MU scrimmages through the years, IIRC just last October too .. heard about his cancer last week and Buzz's calls.

Heartbreaking .. one day, you're anticipating a new season watching MU, the next, you've got a stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis and getting to see Jimmy Butler's senior season looks grim.

Carpe diem, boys.

Daniel · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2010, 11:00:33 PM »

A genuine story about our Coach and our team and the humanity that is taught everyday. And Park the Shark knows the whole MU community is behind him. God bless.

ecompt · « **Reply #10 on:** April 18, 2010, 07:54:33 AM »

The story brought tears to my eyes. Prayers for Park and thanks to Cottingham for hiring Buzz.

Warrior Forever · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2010, 08:54:50 AM »

If Fran Fraschilla wants to know how Buzz gets this team to play so hard, forward him this story.

God bless the Warriors, God bless Buzz.

Sawsi · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2010, 12:39:22 PM »

That story gave me the chills. Wishing Park all the best!

CAINMUTINY · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2010, 04:19:51 PM »

All my prayers go out to "Park the shark"

Mayor McCheese · « **Reply #14 on:** April 18, 2010, 07:38:27 PM »

Fantastic read on a Sunday

Through all of our news and media coverage of the negative things in the world, good to see people still doing fantastic things for others. I still think that ESPN's "My Wish" should be a year long segment, not just for a week.

mu-rara · « **Reply #15 on:** April 19, 2010, 09:05:26 AM »

Cura Personalis

lurch91 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:26:33 PM »

Amazing, simply amazing.

I know Buzz has said over and over that he's never meet someone with as pure a heart as Lazar, after reading that I think Buzz might be right there with him.

DawsonCreekFillanderer · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2010, 02:23:33 AM »

Anybody notice the food? Cucumber sandwiches and fruit kabobs?? God only knows who the caterer was. Had to be from the Bay Area.

Goose · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2010, 08:43:26 AM »

Awesome story!!

mu-rara · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2010, 08:56:44 AM »

Quote from: DawsonCreekFillanderer on April 20, 2010, 02:23:33 AM

Anybody notice the food? Cucumber sandwiches and fruit kabobs?? God only knows who the caterer was. Had to be from the Bay Area.

Who cares who the caterer was....Who approved the menu? Yuk!!!

DawsonCreekFillanderer · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:39:34 PM »

Quote from: mu-rara on April 20, 2010, 08:56:44 AM

Who cares who the caterer was....Who approved the menu? Yuk!!!

The Caterer was The Velvet Thong of Provincetown.

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2010, 02:39:26 PM »

http://pancan.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=336310&lis=1&kntae336310=0198CFEAF03C431CBF4D2CEE826AAF0C&team=3636553

link to donate to the Parker team.

Mayor McCheese · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2010, 07:06:19 PM »

Teaching Philosophy, we were discussing Einstein and his religious views... specifically his position on praying.

We started with this story to open class. Worked wonders

It's actually the second story I have found on this site that I could bring into the classroom.. pretty soon and MUscoop might be writing my lesson plans!

mu_hilltopper · « **Reply #23 on:** June 21, 2010, 04:12:34 PM »

Quote from: mu_hilltopper on April 17, 2010, 07:16:30 PM

I've met Mike a few times at various MU scrimmages through the years, IIRC just last October too .. heard about his cancer last week and Buzz's calls.

Heartbreaking .. one day, you're anticipating a new season watching MU, the next, you've got a stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis and getting to see Jimmy Butler's senior season looks grim.

Carpe diem, boys.

Just an update .. Mike's story is coming to an end. Thoughts and prayers.

MUfan12 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 22, 2010, 11:05:55 PM »

Quote from: mu_hilltopper on June 21, 2010, 04:12:34 PM

Just an update .. Mike's story is coming to an end. Thoughts and prayers.

Saw that he passed away today. Prayers are with his family.

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Author Topic: Sad news. Mike Parker passed away last Tuesday (Read 12581 times)