The Unofficial "Buzz to ______" Archive

[RJax55]

Buzz isn't even mentioned in this ESPN article.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/mens-college-basketball/rumors/post?id=2559

Another ESPN article, this one from Katz:

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/blog/_/name/katz_andy/id/9094778/ucla-fires-ben-howland-begins-search-replace-college-basketball

Have to say, I'm shocked that UCLA is flying commercial Southwest to games. And, some of the names mentioned, underwhelming to say the least (Mark Gottfried, Mick Cronin).

[LAZER]

If I'm UCLA, I'd take a run at John Beilein.

[GGGG]

If I'm UCLA, I'd take a run at John Beilein.

That is actually kind of a brilliant idea.  He plays an exciting brand of basketball that's for sure.  He won't win any championships because his teams never play any defense but still.

[MerrittsMustache]

That is actually kind of a brilliant idea.  He plays an exciting brand of basketball that's for sure.  He won't win any championships because his teams never play any defense but still.

They could be the LA Clippers of the NCAA!

[Pakuni]

UCLA fans should know the drill by now. They start out with a ridiculous list (Coach K, Phil Jackson, Doc Rivers, Billy Donovan, Bill Self, etc)...then they start getting turned down and end up with their fourth or fifth choice. This has been going on since Larry Brown walked out.

In all fairness, Howland was at or near the top of their list last time.

[Pakuni]

The Seattle Times obviously is out to get UDub.

http://blogs.seattletimes.com/huskymensbasketball/2013/03/24/ben-howland-out-lorenzo-romar-linked-to-ucla-vacancy/

[spartan3186]

You can add Minnesota to the list courtesy of Jeff Goodman

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/21948116/tubby-smith-out-at-minnesota

[Litehouse]

Romar at least makes sense.  Plus, that writer did a much better job of laying it out.  The article actually explained the historical ties of Romar to LA and UCLA, admitted it's all speculation at this point and avoided adding opinion, and included info/quotes on Romar's gig at UW.  I think the Seattle Times handled it much better than the JS.

[Spotcheck Billy]

I've sent Buzz an email each of the last 3 years congratulating him on a S16.

I've always gotten a response, and the response has always been something about faith and God.

kind of like Greg Jennings including a bible quote in his ad thanking GB fans after he went to MN?

[Pakuni]

One of the more interesting reports out of LA today is that if UCLA can't land Smart or Stevens, their next choice is "a former NBA coach."
Mike Brown?

[Litehouse]

Have to say, I'm shocked that UCLA is flying commercial Southwest to games.

I thought the same thing.  This alone removes them from the list of "blue blood" programs.

[Silkk the Shaka]

I actually think Romar would be a really good fit.  He has proven capable of recruiting high level players at UW and seems likeable.

[MerrittsMustache]

Marquette basketball has certainly come a long way considering Buzz is now being linked to a storied program like UCLA as opposed to a middle-of-pack program like Oklahoma!

(removes tongue from cheek)

[mu-rara]

Of course not, but that will be the reaction here.  There are people on this board that think basketball should be a professional sport without university oversight and Buzz should have no boss.  That is not hyperbole, I will gladly link the posts of said posters who have said that.  Don't give him a boss, let him do what he wants, get out of his way, etc, etc, etc.  Again, that's the irony if he goes to a place like UCLA.....he'll be wearing "oversight" like a pair of underwear.

I don't think Buzz is a big enough name for UCLA fans, but it depends how many names they strike out with to ultimately answer that.   A UCLA co-worker sent me an email last night after the Ben Howland firing was made official.  He ended it with "your coach's name is seriously BUZZ"?  99% of UCLA fans have no idea who Buzz Williams is, but if they strike out enough.  I also don't think he is a good fit for the culture.

But, It's UCLA, It's UCLA and that has a draw to many. Excellent school, one of the world's best and more banners than anyone.

Many of us agree that MU should keep high standards.  You act as if you're the only one standing up for high standards.   

If 99% of UCLA fans have no idea who Buzz is, well, that syas a lot about there depth of knowledge of college BB.  I think you have a problem with a coach named BUZZ.  You have been down on him since the day he was hired, and now that he is a proven winner, you continue your passive aggressive campaign to belittle anything he accomplishes.  That is a lot of negative energy.

[PJDunn]

I actually think Romar would be a really good fit.  He has proven capable of recruiting high level players at UW and seems likeable.

Romar has been a disaster up here for the last couple of years.  On the floor his teams have been playing way below their talent level, including a first round exit from the NIT this year.  From an ethics level it has been just as poor.  Two years ago they reinstated a known pimp (Vinoy Overton) prior to the NCAAs.  After they got bounced Vinoy got arrested.  Yup, Lorenzo was freaking playing Huggy Bear.  I can't imagine UCLA stooping that low.

[sarcastro]

Buzz would walk to LA and pay UCLA for the honor of coaching there.   

[Lennys Tap]

  Many of us agree that MU should keep high standards.  You act as if you're the only one standing up for high standards.   

I, for one, was unaware that the standards were so low during the Crean tenure that they needed to be raised.

[mu-rara]

I, for one, was unaware that the standards were so low during the Crean tenure that they needed to be raised.

Chicos wants us to believe that standards went in the toilet with Buzz.

[Tugg Speedman]

Buzz to UCLA
Buzz to USC
Buzz to Minnesota

Can anyone cite one D1 opening that is not considering Buzz?  It seems all the "experts" have Buzz going somewhere. (2013 definition of "expert" is someone with a twitter account)

[real chili 83]

And can we pleeeaaaaaassssseeee make this the only.....Buzz to....thread.

Please.

[Warriors10]

You forgot Buzz to SMU...

[jficke13]

kill this thread with fire until the season's over or there's a press release introducing Buzz at a different school. Until then? Worthless distraction from our team that's in the freaking Sweet Sixteen.

[Litehouse]

SUPERBAR!

[96warrior]

....the Final Four

[Groin_pull]

How about Florida Gulf Coast when their coach leaves???