Author Topic: Buzz and the Illini (Read 18303 times)

MU82 · « **on:** March 18, 2012, 05:37:47 PM »

This Sun-Times blog intimates Buzz isn't as happy at Marquette as he makes it seem, that his buyout is miniscule and that Illinois should go for him:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoopsreport/

Here's the part about Buzz:

And then there is the name that, for whatever reason, has been hardly discussed.

Marquette's Buzz Williams.

Originally, the thought was Buzz Williams was untouchable. He makes a huge chunk of change (between $2.5-$2.8 million last year), his program has one of the biggest basketball budgets in the country, he has the Golden Eagles rolling and his buyout is too big for suitors to take him seriously.

However, the buyout for Williams is apparently fiction, put out there by Marquette people as a protective shield. The dollar amount of the buyout, rumored to be in between $1-$1.5 million, is actually one of the smaller ones among high-major coaches -- $100,000, according to a close source.

In addition, there are rumblings that despite all the success up at the Big East school in Milwaukee, everything might not be as kosher as perceived between Williams and Marquette. But it's also believed that there has been zero contact or even feelers put out by Illinois to Williams.

That may not change, but it should. Williams is adored by coaches in the city. He has a wide-ranging recruiting base. His teams play extremely hard and with a high level of toughness. He's taken four straight teams to the NCAA Tournament, including a Sweet 16 berth last year. He's won 26 games and counting this year and a date with Murray State on Saturday in the Round of 32.

So there you go. Unfortunately, the conductor of the Shaka Train has stepped off, forced to more than wanting to, but has provided two more names that could get Illinois basketball rolling.

Tugg Speedman · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:41:59 PM »

This reminds me of all the BS last year about Buzz going to Oklahoma. Recall how the "reporters" had their "sources" about how much Buzz made, his buyout and how he was putting feelers out. Recall that all the media was 100% sure Buzz did not have a large buyout and wanted out of Milwaukee. And recall how they were 100% wrong.

Not one thing he wrote about Buzz, fact or opinion is correct. He has his buyout wrong (it's higher), his salary wrong (it's lower) and how he feels about Milwaukee wrong.

Journalism is total garbage in the internet era.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:42:10 PM »

Unless Buzz is black and no one knows it, he isn't going to Illinois.

They want a black head coach.

GGGG · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:42:31 PM »

"In addition, there are rumblings that despite all the success up at the Big East school in Milwaukee, everything might not be as kosher as perceived between Williams and Marquette."

He probably read this board to get this info.

Warriors4ever · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:42:47 PM »

Someone's head should be on the block if his buyout is really only $100,000.

jficke13 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:43:27 PM »

sounds an awful like the "reporting" that espn analysts do: "Source tell me" should always be translated as "my editor says if it bleeds it leads so I'm going to make some nonsense up"

LON · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:43:50 PM »

Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on March 18, 2012, 05:42:31 PM

"In addition, there are rumblings that despite all the success up at the Big East school in Milwaukee, everything might not be as kosher as perceived between Williams and Marquette."

He probably read this board to get this info.

Joe Henricksen = Goose

Coleman · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:43:58 PM »

I've heard the Chicago sports talk guys trying to invent and perpetuate this on multiple stations. No one here in Chicago knows what they're talking about. Not saying Buzz would never leave but Illinos?! Talk about a step down...

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:45:04 PM »

The Score in Chicago made a list of better destinations than Illinois and Marquette was one of 22 or so.

jficke13 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:48:40 PM »

i realize it's part of the modern reality of the 'press' but im sorry, "sources say" = lies. sources or it's not true.

4everwarriors · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:00:25 PM »

Dudes and Dudettes,
Where there's smoke, there's fire.

lab_warrior · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:01:27 PM »

Wow, that is some SPECTACULAR HACK JOURNALISM, even by Sun Times standards. The writer is flat out an inveterate liar. Scott Templeton from Season 5 "The Wire" would be proud.

Tugg Speedman · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:02:56 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 18, 2012, 06:00:25 PM

Dudes and Dudettes,
Where there's smoke, there's fire.

What smoke? This was written by the Sun-times suburban high school sports reporter. Everyone else is saying that UofI is looking for a black head coach.

The only smoke is what he is smoking.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:03:02 PM »

As Buzz's contract is private, this guy has no way of knowing what he actually makes or what his buy-out is. This is just a monkey flinging poop at a wall hoping some will stick.

Skatastrophy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:06:13 PM »

If Buzz has proven one thing, he's as good as his word. If he was unhappy about something he would be vocal about it if asked.

Additionally, Corey and the kids like Milwaukee. I think that's more important than a lot of other things to Buzz.

As Corey said last year at this time when this same crap started up, "Don't mess with happy."

4everwarriors · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:06:59 PM »

Illinois or any other program, it don't matter. I'm confirming it is common knowledge that there is some validity to this story.

lab_warrior · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:08:50 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 18, 2012, 06:00:25 PM

Where there's smoke, there's fire.

... or a joint laced with only the FINEST OF HALLUCINOGENS.

Skatastrophy · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:09:38 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 18, 2012, 06:06:59 PM

Illinois or any other program, it don't matter. I'm confirming it is common knowledge that there is some validity to this story.

The happy part or the contract part?

GGGG · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:11:01 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 18, 2012, 06:06:59 PM

Illinois or any other program, it don't matter. I'm confirming it is common knowledge that there is some validity to this story.

Well, if this is true, I hope they are able to work things out.

4everwarriors · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:11:16 PM »

Happy. Don't forget that neither Pilarz or Williams hired Buzz

Hoopaloop · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:12:15 PM »

Quote from: TallTitan34 on March 18, 2012, 05:42:10 PM

Unless Buzz is black and no one knows it, he isn't going to Illinois.

They want a black head coach.

Isn't that discrimination?

MattyWarrior · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:12:30 PM »

Why do we buy into this crap? We should be celebrating and praising the team and enjoy the ride before the year is over!

4everwarriors · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:13:59 PM »

Go right ahead and stick your head in the sand. Just sayin'

Clam Crowder · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:15:35 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 18, 2012, 06:11:16 PM

Happy. Don't forget that neither Pilarz or Williams hired Buzz

Have you seen Pilarz with Buzz? The two appear to be very close, and Williams and Buzz were seen high fiving each other and looking very pleased with one another at more than a couple of games this year. Unless you wanna come out and prove what youre saying is true don't do the same thing this reporter is doing and make crap up

Aughnanure · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:16:36 PM »

Quote from: Warriors4ever on March 18, 2012, 05:42:47 PM

Someone's head should be on the block if his buyout is really only $100,000.

Who's heads will roll if it comes out Buzz leaves b/c he wasn't happy anymore?

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