Mayo

[GGGG]

You violate no privacy laws by saying "for medical reasons he can't play".  Also he did lie, Vander's "groove" had nothing to so with why Mayo didn't play.

Maybe he would be lying if he said that.  He gave a non-answer.  He isn't beholden to give everyone all the information they ask for.

[BCHoopster]

Look at at realisticly, Todd makes a mistake, does something wrong, academically, late for practice, whatever, he will sit.  Buzz put in Jake Thomas (airball), that tells you there
is a problem.  Buzz just did not answer the question.  Plus he was sitting the whole game next to the coaches, so they made sure he was in the game, a total suspension.  One
game or Monday as well, see Monday.  It should be interesting to see if he is back next year.

[4everwarriors]

I'm figurin' we'll know soon enough about the latest Mayo life lesson. More importantly, where is Buzz goin' recruitin' tonight?

[chapman]

"He was injured", "he was ill", "he made a mistake", "we have some things to figure out" are all legitimate answers to a question without going into details that don't have to be known.  It's accurate that he did not make up a false reason as the answer to Homer's question, but avoiding a direct question is seen by many as a form of lying.  Anyhoo, we'll now have 48 hours of the speculation train.

[lab_warrior]

Whatever we do here, let's make sure to jump to the most outrageous conclusions based on little to no evidence.

http://www.youtube.com/v/4KUL9-eNXzQ&fs=1&source=uds

[79Warrior]

Look at at realisticly, Todd makes a mistake, does something wrong, academically, late for practice, whatever, he will sit.  Buzz put in Jake Thomas (airball), that tells you there
is a problem.  Buzz just did not answer the question.  Plus he was sitting the whole game next to the coaches, so they made sure he was in the game, a total suspension.  One
game or Monday as well, see Monday.  It should be interesting to see if he is back next year.

It might be more interesting to see if he finishes the year.

[mufansince72]

All I can say is read his twitter feed over the last few days and he does not appear to be too happy!

[GoldenZebra]

All I can say is read his twitter feed over the last few days and he does not appear to be too happy!

He's quoting the lyrics of a rap song...

[NotAnAlum]

All I can hope is that Buzz not saying anything is his way of trying to let this pass.  Got to assume that Mayo and Buzz's relationship is on 2 1/2 strikes.  If Buzz publicly said what Mayo must have done to have gotten himself suspended and the way Buzz feels about it (Buzz honesty) it might very well result in strike 3.  Hope it comes together.  Despite the fact that the offense was clicking today without him, MU is way too vulnerable to outside shooting droughts.  They really need Mayo available.

[We R Final Four]

Whatever we do here, let's make sure to jump to the most outrageous conclusions based on little to no evidence.

http://www.youtube.com/v/4KUL9-eNXzQ&fs=1&source=uds

That was just awesome. 

[real chili 83]

Breathe

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[bilsu]

You violate no privacy laws by saying "for medical reasons he can't play".  Also he did lie, Vander's "groove" had nothing to so with why Mayo didn't play.

Buzz basically said it was not due to injury. I am thinking he was just sending a reminder message to Mayo.

[JakeBarnes]

Buzz basically said it was not due to injury. I am thinking he was just sending a reminder message to Mayo.

We all know that Mayo is deathly afraid of bats.  Buzz is just looking out for him.

[DCWarriors04]

Buzz says in a post game article that Mayo wasn't in trouble, was concerned about guarding Cotton...so was it punishment for last weeks loss?

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Pretty sure te cat didn't hurt his wrist takin notes in class.

h/t ilovefreeway

[NersEllenson]

Buzz says in a post game article that Mayo wasn't in trouble, was concerned about guarding Cotton...so was it punishment for last weeks loss?

Yet he put Mayo on Kilpatrick to face guard him in the Cincinnati game....obviously there was an issue...too bad...because Todd could be hugely important to the team this season...but the fact that there already has been drama (today) in just his 5th game back is not a good sign.  At all. 

Personally, I haven't liked the way Buzz has used Mayo thus far...think he's had a quick hook with Todd in some games...which I'm sure annoys Todd.

[chren21]

Yet he put Mayo on Kilpatrick to face guard him in the Cincinnati game....obviously there was an issue...too bad...because Todd could be hugely important to the team this season...but the fact that there already has been drama (today) in just his 5th game back is not a good sign.  At all. 

Personally, I haven't liked the way Buzz has used Mayo thus far...think he's had a quick hook with Todd in some games...which I'm sure annoys Todd.

I agree it is to bad.  Something is definitely up...

[nyg]

Maybe that's why my question I submitted for inclusion to Buzz (for his radio show) was never asked.

"How is Todd Mayo doing after being disciplined?"

[GGGG]

Yet he put Mayo on Kilpatrick to face guard him in the Cincinnati game....obviously there was an issue...too bad...because Todd could be hugely important to the team this season...but the fact that there already has been drama (today) in just his 5th game back is not a good sign.  At all.  

Personally, I haven't liked the way Buzz has used Mayo thus far...think he's had a quick hook with Todd in some games...which I'm sure annoys Todd.

It's his fifth game...after serving what was essentially his second academic suspension.  If that "annoys" Todd...well, perhaps his services would be better used elsewhere.

I actually think that he is using him as a change of pace until he gets his legs under him.

[MU82]

This whole Mayo thing is weird.

[NersEllenson]

It's his fifth game...after serving what was essentially his second academic suspension.  If that "annoys" Todd...well, perhaps his services would be better used elsewhere.

I actually think that he is using him as a change of pace until he gets his legs under him.

No player enjoys a quick hook...especially not a talented one...and certainly doesn't enjoy sitting his a$$ on the bench for a whole game....so, Todd obviously did something that didn't sit well with Buzz/and or teammates...which is too bad....but if it had anything to do with him being slightly pissed for the way he was being used in the previous games (other than Cincy), I can't necessarily blame him...

[GGGG]

No player enjoys a quick hook...especially not a talented one...and certainly doesn't enjoy sitting his a$$ on the bench for a whole game....so, Todd obviously did something that didn't sit well with Buzz/and or teammates...which is too bad....but if it had anything to do with him being slightly pissed for the way he was being used in the previous games (other than Cincy), I can't necessarily blame him...

Hey, I have an idea if Todd is pissed with his role....Go to class so you don't have to miss half the year.

Seriously, he is lucky he is on the team at all.  And if his attitude about his role is what is causing friction, and I have no idea if that's the case, then he should leave.  How many chances is he going to get?

[jsglow]

I suppose we'll know more on Monday.  And then maybe after the season. 

I really hope things work out okay for Todd.  He's 22 and really might find it difficult successfully transferring at the high D1 level.  His very best opportunity in life right now is an education at MU coupled with whatever basketball role his coach has in mind.

[Dawson Rental]

All I can say is read his twitter feed over the last few days and he does not appear to be too happy!

He's quoting the lyrics of a rap song...

Yes, but not the lyrics of one of those happy rap songs....

[RJax55]

Hey, I have an idea if Todd is pissed with his role....Go to class so you don't have to miss half the year.

Seriously, he is lucky he is on the team at all.  And if his attitude about his role is what is causing friction, and I have no idea if that's the case, then he should leave.  How many chances is he going to get?

+1. I can't recall another MU player that is more apologized for. And, as much as MU needs some additional scoring punch, the fact is Mayo really hasn't been that good so far. He's shooting 36% from the field and 30% from the arc, hardy robust numbers.

This didn't get much play here, but people should go back and read the Paint Touches article that was done earlier this month on Todd. Some very interesting quotes there. Also, I remember a poster here mentioning that Mayo was unhappy about his role on the team last year. It was just before his performance nose-dived in the 2nd half of the Big East season.