Uthoff....Twitter Tracker

[KenoshaWarrior]

I agree. Number one, Buzz is old school about respecting his elders. In addition, it seems they have built somethinsg of a relationship over the past 5 years.

If that stops us from sticking it to Bucky than I will be pissed.

How great will it be hearing all the Boo's when Vander and Uthoff come off the bus at the Kohl Hole and both score 20

[GGGG]

Vander IMO has already exceeded my expectations for sticking it to the Badger fans at Kohl with his performance last December.

IMO, it is real simple.  If Buzz wants Uthoff, than I want him.  I like getting another wing.  I like his size.  I love the fact that he can shoot.

But I have never seen him play so I have no idea how well he "fits."

[jsglow]

He'd be in street clothes next year, correct?

[Jay Bee]

He'd be in street clothes next year, correct?

Yep.  Well -- maybe not street clothes, but traditional clothes.  Not suited up for game play.

[GGGG]

Yes.  He would have to sit a year and would have three years remaining.

[jsglow]

I personally think that a great way to use a final scholarship almost every year.  No complaints about playing time while the young man contributes back at the Al AND improves his own game.  I'm confident JWil got better as a player his first year here at MU.

[GGGG]

Well, looks like he is visiting...

http://iowaprepsports.com/2012/05/06/uthoff-says-visit-to-marquette-is-up-next/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[Markusquette]

I'd be cool with Uthoff.  Wonder how he'd fit into our culture.  I'd be happy to see him have a good game vs. Bo and his boys though.

[MU82]

The concept of "Traditional Player" was introduced on this board a while ago by Chicos Bail Bonds. It is used mockingly by others who are taking the piss out of The Bail Bondsman (except Hoop who is in fact Chicos in disguise.)

Fair enough. I haven't been here long enough to know a thing about Chicos except for the constant references to him.

As soon as I see one of those references, I go to another post, because I could give a flyin' flip about the infighting and personal attacks on this site.

Not saying to stop them, because we all have the freedom to say what we want ... and the freedom to read (or not read) what we want.

[NersEllenson]

Anyone else find it ironic that the kid is visiting Iowa State, Marquette, and Florida - all of whom were on the "banned" list outside of the Big 10 schools.  Wouldn't surprise me if part of his visiting MU and Florida are in part to spite Bo.  No doubt tho, that a visit to MU alone, would add some venom to a good rivalry already...and it would absolutely be gas on the fire if he chose to come to MU...

[Jay Bee]

Anyone else find it ironic that the kid is visiting Iowa State, Marquette, and Florida - all of whom were on the "banned" list outside of the Big 10 schools.

Nah... not ironic.  It might just go to show that Bo knew exactly what he was doing initially.

[CrazyEcho]

Yep.  Well -- maybe not street clothes, but traditional clothes.  Not suited up for game play.

Well played.

[Dawson Rental]

Nah... not ironic.  It might just go to show that Bo knew exactly what he was doing initially.

That's the thought that occurred to me, as well.  For all his claims about being in the dark and just banning schools to get Uthoff to talk to him, Bo sure seemed to have some inside knowledge about where Uthoff's head was at.

[warthog-driver]

Yep.  Well -- maybe not street clothes, but traditional clothes.  Not suited up for game play.

Clever

[brewcity77]

That's the thought that occurred to me, as well.  For all his claims about being in the dark and just banning schools to get Uthoff to talk to him, Bo sure seemed to have some inside knowledge about where Uthoff's head was at.

No way...he couldn't have known because he didn't talk to Uthoff, and the only way to get a kid to talk is to ban every school he's interested in to force him to sit down and talk to you.

[🏀]

No way...he couldn't have known because he didn't talk to Uthoff, and the only way to get a kid to talk is to ban every school he's interested in to force him to sit down and talk to you.

As long as your not on vacation.

[GGGG]

That's the thought that occurred to me, as well.  For all his claims about being in the dark and just banning schools to get Uthoff to talk to him, Bo sure seemed to have some inside knowledge about where Uthoff's head was at.

Yeah, I doubt a 19 year old is going to visit places just to spite his former coach.

[MUMac]

Yeah, I doubt a 19 year old is going to visit places just to spite his former coach.

I would visit Florida to spite my coach!   

[brewcity77]

Uthoff plans to visit Marquette this week:

http://iowaprepsports.com/2012/05/06/uthoff-says-visit-to-marquette-is-up-next/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

I imagine if that's the case, we're at least expressing interest. Can't see him making plans to head to Milwaukee if he hadn't at least had some contact with Buzz about the possibility of him having a chance to fit in here. I do like reading that the reason he left Wisconsin is he didn't like the offense.

[Golden Avalanche]

Uthoff plans to visit Marquette this week:

http://iowaprepsports.com/2012/05/06/uthoff-says-visit-to-marquette-is-up-next/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

I imagine if that's the case, we're at least expressing interest. Can't see him making plans to head to Milwaukee if he hadn't at least had some contact with Buzz about the possibility of him having a chance to fit in here. I do like reading that the reason he left Wisconsin is he didn't like the offense.

Of course, that then opens the question of how much did he ignore that fact during his initial recruitment. Not like Ryan has changed a thing in the last 25 years of his offense.

We'll see what happens on Uthoff, but Buzz' relationship with Ryan will play a part in the end.

[GGGG]

Of course, that then opens the question of how much did he ignore that fact during his initial recruitment. Not like Ryan has changed a thing in the last 25 years of his offense.

We'll see what happens on Uthoff, but Buzz' relationship with Ryan will play a part in the end.

Yeah, but I'm not sure a recruit gets a good sense of those things.  And I'm sure that is just one of the reasons he is leaving.

[Golden Avalanche]

Yeah, but I'm not sure a recruit gets a good sense of those things.  And I'm sure that is just one of the reasons he is leaving.

You don't think a recruit gets a good sense of the offense he'll be playing in?

[GGGG]

You don't think a recruit gets a good sense of the offense he'll be playing in?

I don't think they get a good sense of how restrictive an offense can be. 

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

He might be saying that because it's an easy answer that nobody will question.

He might hate Madison, hate Bo, hate a teammate, etc. But that's a lot harder to say that.

Easy to say: I'm not so sure I'm a good fit on offense.

Everybody nods in agreement.

[brewcity77]

You don't think a recruit gets a good sense of the offense he'll be playing in?

We also don't know what role he was forecast in by Bo. Uthoff may have been hoping to play a Leuer-type role, where he would be a primary offensive option and Bo may have been grooming him for a Kaminsky-type role. Just because you've seen the basic scheme doesn't mean you know what the coach will do with you once you arrive.