[Rosiak's Blog] Buzz a hit on the big stage once again

[Coleman]

I don't have a problem with the article. Its a Syracuse paper afterall...

[77ncaachamps]

Exactly what I thought.  "I'd like a number 2, combo meal number 2."

I know I'm getting way ahead of myself, but imagine that Buzz Williams leads MU to a National Championship...and oh...let's say Vander Blue is the star of the team.  ComboMealNumber2.com could be the new CrackedSidewalks!

ComboMeALNumber2.com

I can dig it! Blending the old with the new! lol

I kept thinking of Al throughout this whole press conference. The kinds of guys he recruits. The stories and one liners.

Of course, Al liked to be arrogant when he went off on tangents, and Buzz tries to play humble. But I feel like they are two sides of the same coin.

When I heard Jimmah say that Buzz was big talking about life and wanted to make sure they became the best fathers, husbands they could be...that resonated AL and how he pushed his players to prepare for life AFTER basketball.

[77ncaachamps]

BTW, when Buzz said, "Coach McGuire, Digger  Phelps, and one other one, are the only three coaches never to have coached their entire career and never been a part of a league."

Who was that "other one"?

[JoBo2756]

I just read the Post-Standard article. I didn't even catch the "burger game" reference (McDonald's All-American) game.

Buzz is too funny. What a peculiar guy.

[ChicosBailBonds]

BTW, when Buzz said, "Coach McGuire, Digger  Phelps, and one other one, are the only three coaches never to have coached their entire career and never been a part of a league."

Who was that "other one"?

Don Donaher?  Ray Meyer?

[texaswarrior74]

First article I've seen based on the press conference.  And while I feel they understood the points, it hardly seems complimentary...

http://www.syracuse.com/poliquin/index.ssf/2011/03/poliquin_marquette_coach_buzz.html

I don't know sounded like the writer had lots of respect for Buzz...in essence, don't let his looks fool you.....his team will be ready to play.

[TallTitan34]

First article I've seen based on the press conference.  And while I feel they understood the points, it hardly seems complimentary...

http://www.syracuse.com/poliquin/index.ssf/2011/03/poliquin_marquette_coach_buzz.html

I think the guy really liked Buzz.  Like TexasWarrior said I think the point was that people should get to know the guy and not just base their opinion of him on his looks.

[reinko]

TR was right, great read on Buzz from Bob Ryan in today's Globe.

http://mobile.boston.com/art/22/sports/colleges/mens_basketball/articles/2011/03/20/persistent_williams_refused_to_buzz_off/

[GGGG]

I'll tell you one thing, if he leaves after giving *that* presser, he's the biggest phony on the face of the earth.

[reinko]

Another nice article on MU

http://www.nj.com/college-basketball/index.ssf/2011/03/ncaa_tournament_marquette_finds_success_with_a_collection_of_junior_college_players.html

[tower912]

On the one hand, these articles have got to make the haters teeth grind.    "High character"?    "Roster left in tatters"?     On the other hand, Oklahoma has got to be reading these articles and be drooling in anticipation.      Along with the Cracked Sidewalks comparitive analysis of other coaches first 3 years records, it is no surprise that other programs are sniffing around.   I liked Crean and appreciated all he did while he was here.    We traded up.   

[NavinRJohnson]

I'll tell you one thing, if he leaves after giving *that* presser, he's the biggest phony on the face of the earth.

Why? What did he say that would make you say that? He is happy to be at MU. I never heard the part where he said that he would only be happy at MU, or that he feels he has reached the pinnacle of his career.

[jsglow]

I just wonder if 30 years from now we'll need to put up a second statue, mostly because of what Buzz is as a man.  He'll say something like "It's okay that it's outside in the elements.  The birds need someplace to crap and some bronze of big old me is just fine".

We've waited a generation for Al's replacement.  Maybe we've found him.

[leglegle]

My favorite quote from the Bob Ryan story "spoiled kids really struggle dealing with me.". We've really seen evidence of that the last couple of years.

[g0warriors1]

I hate to have to qualify my statement, but I know if i dont i will be called a Buzz/MU hater by all people on here, so here it goes.

I have never been a Buzz hater, love him to death, hope he stays. BUT, why would he decide to go on a long rambling answer about himself and HIS story at the NCAA press conference. it was a very simple question that nowhere inquired about his life story. He slightly contradicts himself because if anyone saw his press conference in Milwaukee before they left, he was asked about his coaching "situation," and he responded by saying "i do my job you do yours, but i hope the attention is on our kids." So why go on and on and on about himself at the podium??? i really hope its not to put your name out there Buzz, hope he stays.

[cheebs09]

I just wonder if 30 years from now we'll need to put up a second statue, mostly because of what Buzz is as a man.  He'll say something like "It's okay that it's outside in the elements.  The birds need someplace to crap and some bronze of big old me is just fine".

We've waited a generation for Al's replacement.  Maybe we've found him.

I think at that point it should be third statue. I think Hank should get one.

As for why he would give that rambling answer, i think thats just Buzz. He always rambles on and sometimes doesn't answer the question. That's why i think his answer to Rosiak awhile ago wasn't as much a dodge as he may just not know how to answwer the question while he thinks an article should be about the team playing Xavier. Heck, if he does calculate his answers, maybe he was showing MU fans his humble beginnings and how much he values being MU's coach.

[jsglow]

Didn't mean to slight Coach Raymonds, a fine man absolutely.

[NoCheese]

Bob Ryan picked up on it and has a small piece in the Boston Globe this morning....

Persistent Williams refused to buzz off
http://www.boston.com/sports/colleges/mens_basketball/articles/2011/03/20/persistent_williams_refused_to_buzz_off/?p1=Well_Sports_links


"Up there in that coaches' Sky Box In The Sky, I can see Al McGuire hoisting a cold one for this guy."

[Goose]

Great read. I do hope all of those on here that thought the hire at the time was brilliant heard that Buzz acknowledged he probably should not have been given the job. He proved he was D1 coach and that rocks. But anyone who questioned the hire was not alone. All that said, kick some ass today Buzz.