And now the Buzz coaching his way to UCLA angle

[tower912]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/21966428/eying-the-elite-eight-tilts-syracuse-vs-marquette

[GGGG]

This run should show everyone...including Buzz...that you can win a national title at MU.  Next year's team will arguably more talented than this year's.  If Buzz sticks around, we are on the verge of a next golden era.  This isn't a team being carried by one of the all-time greats...this is a team effort.

[jsglow]

That UCLA team that flies SWA??  Roger that.  Idiots.

[LAZER]

Sounds like Marquette's style is everything UCLA fans hate.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Sounds like Marquette's style is everything UCLA fans hate.

We are now the Oregon Ducks of college hoops.  Cool unis, deep with athletes at every position, entertaining while winning at a high level.  The opposite of cookie-cutter "tradition."  Buzz would be nuts to hop off this train and leave behind the brand equity he has meticulously built to start all that over again.  He has us on the verge the Al days.  This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius, my friends.

[Pakuni]

We are now the Oregon Ducks of college hoops.  Cool unis, deep with athletes at every position, entertaining while winning at a high level.  The opposite of cookie-cutter "tradition."  Buzz would be nuts to hop off this train and leave behind the brand equity he has meticulously built to start all that over again.  He has us on the verge the Al days.  This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius, my friends.

So .... Buzz to the 76ers?

[patso]

Vitale commented that Buzz is a new hot commodity in college basketball, implying that MU is not a top tier program. He remains a true ass.

[Silkk the Shaka]

So .... Buzz to the 76ers?

That would be hysterical if it played out that way!

[warriorchick]

That UCLA team that flies SWA??  Roger that.  Idiots.

I am just picturing a UCLA practice where the coach looks at his watch and says, "Okay, guys, lets wrap this up!  It's almost time for all of us to go online and print out our boarding passes. Let's not wind up in the C group this time, okay? Those middle seats are a bitch!"

[BrewCity83]

Buzz to the Bucks.

[Chicos' Buzz Scandal Countdown]

This is so dumb. All indications are that Stevens is in LA negotiating offers. Is our media that poor with words that the only way they can say, "hey this guy's a great coach," is, "He's going to go to [school with open job]!"

[GGGG]

This is so dumb. All indications are that Stevens is in LA negotiating offers. Is our media that poor with words that the only way they can say, "hey this guy's a great coach," is, "He's going to go to [school with open job]!"

Stevens isn't in LA.  He tweeted this AM that he is in Hinkle Fieldhouse.  He's not going anywhere.

[Golden Avalanche]

This is so dumb. All indications are that Stevens is in LA negotiating offers. Is our media that poor with words that the only way they can say, "hey this guy's a great coach," is, "He's going to go to [school with open job]!"

No he is not.

As for Buzz, Jeff Goodman was on Dan Patrick this morning and reiterated that Buzz should be their first call now that Smart and Stevens turned them down even though Buzz doesn't fit their profile for a new coach.

[Silkk the Shaka]

No he is not.

As for Buzz, Jeff Goodman was on Dan Patrick this morning and reiterated that Buzz should be their first call now that Smart and Stevens turned them down even though Buzz doesn't fit their profile for a new coach.

Eff Goodman.  Seems like he's pimping Buzz to UCLA.

[NavinRJohnson]

Eff Goodman.  Seems like he's pimping Buzz to UCLA.

Guess I don't know what's wrong with saying that. He's just telling the truth. He should be their first call.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Dear Buzz,

Please come to LA and coach the storied Bruins to replace a three Final 4 coach and one who won the conference this season and made the NCAA's.  I know we have been publically rejected by our top two choices and that coaching retread at NCST., but we will support you every step of the way including ValueSaver flights on Southwest, where bags fly free.

Sincerely,

Dan Guerrero
UCLA AD

[Aughnanure]

Honestly that Stevens tweet really seems like a scheduled one.

@BUCoachStevens
Love walking thru Hinkle in the morning... Anxious to get started on our spring workouts next week.

[4everwarriors]

Stevens isn't in LA.  He tweeted this AM that he is in Hinkle Fieldhouse.  He's not going anywhere.

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Can anyone prove this by postin' Flight Aware?

[jficke13]

Eff Goodman.  Seems like he's pimping Buzz to UCLA.

How many times does he have to cry wolf before we stop listening to him?

[KenoshaWarrior]

We are now the Oregon Ducks of college hoops.  Cool unis, deep with athletes at every position, entertaining while winning at a high level.  The opposite of cookie-cutter "tradition."  Buzz would be nuts to hop off this train and leave behind the brand equity he has meticulously built to start all that over again.  He has us on the verge the Al days.  This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius, my friends.

Great comparison!

I would love to be the Oregon of College Hoops!!

[Groin_pull]

That UCLA team that flies SWA??  Roger that.  Idiots.

C'mon now, at least they don't have to pay any baggage fees.

[wardle2wade]

How many times does he have to cry wolf before we stop listening to him?

I already have.  Goodman's schtick is pretty well-known imo.  I do wonder if he's making a play for another raise for Buzz.... I'd be surprised if Buzz put him up to it though.

[wardle2wade]

I am just picturing a UCLA practice where the coach looks at his watch and says, "Okay, guys, lets wrap this up!  It's almost time for all of us to go online and print out our boarding passes. Let's not wind up in the C group this time, okay? Those middle seats are a bitch!"

Very well done.

I keep hearing they fly SWA, but is this fact?  That's pretty remarkable if true.  And stupid.

[Chicos' Buzz Scandal Countdown]

Very well done.

I keep hearing they fly SWA, but is this fact?  That's pretty remarkable if true.  And stupid.

Andy Katz reported it

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/blog/_/name/katz_andy/catId/Team~41~26

UCLA is paying Howland a $3.5 million buyout ($2.3 million for the first year and $300,000 for each of the subsequent four years, but it is negotiable if Howland takes another job). Guerrero said the money will come from an $80 million budget the school has for the athletic department. So there is suddenly money to pay a head coach, which wasn't always the case at UCLA. However, travel accommodations would have to change to lure a reputable coach, as the team has taken to flying Southwest Airlines -- as opposed to a more comfortable, chartered ride -- on road trips. The new Pauley is a plus, but the pressure to produce not just Pac-12 champions but Final Fours is real.

[Blackhat]

Have to be able to lock up our coaches for the long term to take that next step to elite.

We have the coach now the ball is in MU's hands.