To Buzz Williams

[KipsBayEagle]

     If you've read this board in the past week (which I doubt you have) you will no doubt notice that theres a lot of topics concerning coaching vacancies around the country that may be interested in you.  The reason so many of them are brought up on this board is because we all, deep down inside, although some of us don't always show it, really, really, REALLY want you to stay at Marquette as long as you'll have us.  We talk about this because deep down inside, we're a little nervous.  we think we have one of the best coaches in the country, a coach that really gets what marquette is about. 
     We might get a little antsy, a little jittery, maybe even, a little pugnacious, but deep down inside, we all feel very lucky to have you representing our university.  we hope you feel the same way and consider to keep Marquette as your home.  Given tonights events, theres no doubt in my mind some big schools could be trying to get a hold of you in the next few weeks.  Just remember that you have a community that loves you, and hopes that they will be speculating whether you will stay at marquette or move to another school for years and years and years to come.

[willie wampum]

Good grief.

Buzz is a Southern guy.  It's completely understandable if he wanted to go closer to home.  It would be nothing personal against MU or the fans if he decided to leave.

Doesn't anyone read other team's boards?  MU's fans are gentle in their criticism compared to what is posted elsewhere.

[mu03eng]

     If you've read this board in the past week (which I doubt you have) you will no doubt notice that theres a lot of topics concerning coaching vacancies around the country that may be interested in you.  The reason so many of them are brought up on this board is because we all, deep down inside, although some of us don't always show it, really, really, REALLY want you to stay at Marquette as long as you'll have us.  We talk about this because deep down inside, we're a little nervous.  we think we have one of the best coaches in the country, a coach that really gets what marquette is about. 
     We might get a little antsy, a little jittery, maybe even, a little pugnacious, but deep down inside, we all feel very lucky to have you representing our university.  we hope you feel the same way and consider to keep Marquette as your home.  Given tonights events, theres no doubt in my mind some big schools could be trying to get a hold of you in the next few weeks.  Just remember that you have a community that loves you, and hopes that they will be speculating whether you will stay at marquette or move to another school for years and years and years to come.

+100000000000000000000000000000

[Wade for President]

     If you've read this board in the past week (which I doubt you have) you will no doubt notice that theres a lot of topics concerning coaching vacancies around the country that may be interested in you.  The reason so many of them are brought up on this board is because we all, deep down inside, although some of us don't always show it, really, really, REALLY want you to stay at Marquette as long as you'll have us.  We talk about this because deep down inside, we're a little nervous.  we think we have one of the best coaches in the country, a coach that really gets what marquette is about. 
     We might get a little antsy, a little jittery, maybe even, a little pugnacious, but deep down inside, we all feel very lucky to have you representing our university.  we hope you feel the same way and consider to keep Marquette as your home.  Given tonights events, theres no doubt in my mind some big schools could be trying to get a hold of you in the next few weeks.  Just remember that you have a community that loves you, and hopes that they will be speculating whether you will stay at marquette or move to another school for years and years and years to come.

Great game prep.  Couldn't agree more.  In Buzz We Trust.

[KipsBayEagle]

Good grief.

Buzz is a Southern guy.  It's completely understandable if he wanted to go closer to home.  It would be nothing personal against MU or the fans if he decided to leave.

Doesn't anyone read other team's boards?  MU's fans are gentle in their criticism compared to what is posted elsewhere.

You really failed to grasp the purpose of this post

[Daniel]

     If you've read this board in the past week (which I doubt you have) you will no doubt notice that theres a lot of topics concerning coaching vacancies around the country that may be interested in you.  The reason so many of them are brought up on this board is because we all, deep down inside, although some of us don't always show it, really, really, REALLY want you to stay at Marquette as long as you'll have us.  We talk about this because deep down inside, we're a little nervous.  we think we have one of the best coaches in the country, a coach that really gets what marquette is about. 
     We might get a little antsy, a little jittery, maybe even, a little pugnacious, but deep down inside, we all feel very lucky to have you representing our university.  we hope you feel the same way and consider to keep Marquette as your home.  Given tonights events, theres no doubt in my mind some big schools could be trying to get a hold of you in the next few weeks.  Just remember that you have a community that loves you, and hopes that they will be speculating whether you will stay at marquette or move to another school for years and years and years to come.

+1  The MUS communityis fundamentally thrilled to have Buzz at Marquette, and clearly we want him to be our coach.  Keep the faith, Buzz.  We have faith in you!

[Tugg Speedman]

Buzz is a Southern guy.  It's completely understandable if he wanted to go closer to home. 

I thought he lived in Mequon?

His kids are from Wisconsin, not Texas.  Texas is where their Grandparents live.

[Dish]

To Buzz Williams,

Please win on Sunday.

Thanks,
MUDish

[LovinCrowder]

     Maybe if we posted more in terms of appreciating him and wanting him to stay, as opposed to negative comments and replacements for him,  he will stay.  This is getting me down    I really like Buzz and don't want him to leave; I  want him to think back to when Crean left (and the manner in which he did it) and how Marquette had the faith in him to make him our head coach.  And I want him to think about the statement he made when he said he would stay for as long as Marquette would have him.  And to think about next year and his new and current players that are counting on him and who chose to come to Marquette because of him.  And to think about all the fans, friends and people who welcomed him and his family with open arms to the Marquette community.  Why do people think the grass is always greener on the other side?? 

[LAZER]

To Buzz Williams,

Please win on Sunday.

Thanks,
MUDish

I think winning only makes it harder for him to leave

[HouWarrior]

    If you've read this board in the past week (which I doubt you have) you will no doubt notice that theres a lot of topics concerning coaching vacancies around the country that may be interested in you.  The reason so many of them are brought up on this board is because we all, deep down inside, although some of us don't always show it, really, really, REALLY want you to stay at Marquette as long as you'll have us.  We talk about this because deep down inside, we're a little nervous.  we think we have one of the best coaches in the country, a coach that really gets what marquette is about.  
    We might get a little antsy, a little jittery, maybe even, a little pugnacious, but deep down inside, we all feel very lucky to have you representing our university.  we hope you feel the same way and consider to keep Marquette as your home.  Given tonights events, theres no doubt in my mind some big schools could be trying to get a hold of you in the next few weeks.  Just remember that you have a community that loves you, and hopes that they will be speculating whether you will stay at marquette or move to another school for years and years and years to come.

Well said.
Buzz--
We like you as a coach, and maybe moreso, as a straightforward person. My children, and the children in your recruit families, appreciate life lessons, and the recognition, that education is about life, and caracter, not just book memorizing, or winning one game. When you stand for something, you want to make that stand where people support your ground---the ground is century old solid at MU, and is committed.
You get it, we get it, and this institution stands for the same, in a world where other institutions who may come calling only pay lip service to sharing your views/outlook, or simply hope to buy it with money-- you know and we know that who you are is not for sale, or even rent. . Watch clips of Al McGuire, or Hank Raymonds, if you doubt me. This is a special place, for special teachers, and men. We support by charity and dedication, and beleive it preferable to a tax supported education factory. Sometimes a school and a coach are simply a well matched good fit.
Please continue to represent my school's mission, in its support of yours.

You, your family, your players, your player's families, me, and my family...WE ARE MARQUETTE!

[77ncaachamps]

I think winning only makes it harder for him to leave

Right.

And to boot, who really wants to coach basketball in football country?!?

[mugrack]

I think Oklahoma is where they invented the toothbrush, because anywhere else they would have called it a teethbrush

[T.V. Diener 34]

You guys really think that what you post in this message board is going to majorly influence any decision buzz makes about leaving or staying??? if you really think that, you are crazy and need to re-evaluate your train of thought.  I'm pretty sure he's got bigger issues to consider than how some of us here feel...

[NersEllenson]

You guys really think that what you post in this message board is going to majorly influence any decision buzz makes about leaving or staying??? if you really think that, you are crazy and need to re-evaluate your train of thought.  I'm pretty sure he's got bigger issues to consider than how some of us here feel...

I'd rather the MU community error on the side of expressing gratitude and appreciation for Buzz and the job he's done...rather than being indifferent to him staying or going.  Buzz is an emotional guy..and if you don't think how he's perceived/valued by our fanbase means anything to him...I'd have to say you are crazy and need to re-evaluate your train of thought.

The Michigan State fans sure made it hard on Izzo this past summer to take the Cavs job...I think it is only human nature to want to be supported/appreciated by your employer/team, etc.

[4everwarriors]

Dear Buzz,
I'm writing to invite you for a game of golfin' this summer. Just you, me, Pearl, and F*ckin'. Please write back soon.
Your Friend,
4ever

[cheebs09]

Dear Buzz,
I'm writing to invite you for a game of golfin' this summer. Just you, me, Pearl, and F*ckin'. Please write back soon.
Your Friend,
4ever

I hope this refers to the poster and not a verb.

[T.V. Diener 34]

I'd rather the MU community error on the side of expressing gratitude and appreciation for Buzz and the job he's done...rather than being indifferent to him staying or going.  Buzz is an emotional guy..and if you don't think how he's perceived/valued by our fanbase means anything to him...I'd have to say you are crazy and need to re-evaluate your train of thought.

The Michigan State fans sure made it hard on Izzo this past summer to take the Cavs job...I think it is only human nature to want to be supported/appreciated by your employer/team, etc.

I understand this but when you think of all of the factors that go into moving your family to a different part of the country and taking a new job, I don't really think that other people's feelings are taken into account to a significant degree.  I think Buzz knows that tons of people here at Marquette support him.  At the end of the day if he wants to leave, it's because his heart has always been set on landing the type of job in the South that he's always wanted and no matter what anyone says to persuade him otherwise, he's gone.  If he really truly loves Marquette for what the university stands for as well at the city, then he'll stay.  Again, it depends on which means more to him; Marquette or taking a different job that he's always truly wanted (whether that means location or prestige).

[NersEllenson]

I understand this but when you think of all of the factors that go into moving your family to a different part of the country and taking a new job, I don't really think that other people's feelings are taken into account to a significant degree.  I think Buzz knows that tons of people here at Marquette support him.  At the end of the day if he wants to leave, it's because his heart has always been set on landing the type of job in the South that he's always wanted and no matter what anyone says to persuade him otherwise, he's gone.  If he really truly loves Marquette for what the university stands for as well at the city, then he'll stay.  Again, it depends on which means more to him; Marquette or taking a different job that he's always truly wanted (whether that means location or prestige).

Agree...just didn't want to write off fan support as totally trivial...but yes..in a list of decision making factors..I'm sure it is down the list.

[HouWarrior]

I'd rather the MU community error on the side of expressing gratitude and appreciation for Buzz and the job he's done...rather than being indifferent to him staying or going.  Buzz is an emotional guy..and if you don't think how he's perceived/valued by our fanbase means anything to him...I'd have to say you are crazy and need to re-evaluate your train of thought.

The Michigan State fans sure made it hard on Izzo this past summer to take the Cavs job...I think it is only human nature to want to be supported/appreciated by your employer/team, etc.

I agree.

Mods--

With the steady stream of distracting new threads on other job vacancies, I wish a permanent priority would be given to a "Congrats to Buzz, we'd like you to Stay" thread, or Banner posting of such be posted..

..as this remains our overiding priority, and as we hope it is is that of MU and Buzz, that he stays

[LovinCrowder]

    Maybe if we posted more in terms of appreciating him and wanting him to stay, as opposed to negative comments and replacements for him,  he will stay.  This is getting me down   I really like Buzz and don't want him to leave; I  want him to think back to when Crean left (and the manner in which he did it) and how Marquette had the faith in him to make him our head coach.  And I want him to think about the statement he made when he said he would stay for as long as Marquette would have him.  And to think about next year and his new and current players that are counting on him and who chose to come to Marquette because of him.  And to think about all the fans, friends and people who welcomed him and his family with open arms to the Marquette community.  Why do people think the grass is always greener on the other side??  

One other thing I would want him to think about..... to think about the look on those player's faces and how they felt when they found out their coach was leaving them (and to find out on tv, too, which makes it that much worse)........

Buzz is more than a coach to these young men - he is a father figure.... just sayin...

[Friends call me Shaka]

Interesting quote by Crowder in article:
http://www.foxsportswisconsin.com/03/21/11/Buzz-Golden-Eagles-in-tears-after-emotio/landing_marquette.html?blockID=445081&feedID=5059


He couldn't really talk," Golden Eagles forward Jae Crowder said. "He just cried. We knew how he felt. We saw that, and a lot of guys got teary-eyed and a lot of guys got real emotional. When he came in the locker room, he actually made me cry. Just the way he was talking. We knew the situations he was put in the whole year with people talking bad about him and stuff like that."

[Ron Paul]

I think we can all agree that Buzz is going to be connected with almost ever high level job in the near future.

With that being said, if Buzz thinks that the MU fans are hard on him or "talking bad about him" I can guarantee that the Big 12 fans will be far worse.

[MU_Iceman]

Interesting quote by Crowder in article:
http://www.foxsportswisconsin.com/03/21/11/Buzz-Golden-Eagles-in-tears-after-emotio/landing_marquette.html?blockID=445081&feedID=5059


He couldn't really talk," Golden Eagles forward Jae Crowder said. "He just cried. We knew how he felt. We saw that, and a lot of guys got teary-eyed and a lot of guys got real emotional. When he came in the locker room, he actually made me cry. Just the way he was talking. We knew the situations he was put in the whole year with people talking bad about him and stuff like that."

Phenomenal article...the relationship he has with his players really is special...I hope Buzz stays put for a REALLY long time, he's a tremendous ambassador to this school...

Got get 'em in Newark, Buzz!

[ChicosBailBonds]

Great article.  Hope the Buzz magic continues.