Hoping Texas sucks

[Benny B]

I don't get the worry....Buzz has said he will stay as long as MU will have him.  Now that the president of the university who dared to be a president of a university is leaving, there is even more reason for him to stay.

MU wants him, end of story.  You just have to trust the man. 

There are certainly people here that believe he will leave, who knows.  I'm sure those folks will do an "I told you so", but it is out of our control.  He's got a good thing going.  If he leaves, MU will get another good coach.

I like your list, but find a lot of it flawed as well.  Just let it all play out. MU is a fine university, Milwaukee a wonderful town.  Austin is also a wonderful town and UT a fine university. Buzz is a very good coach, they would be silly not to interview him and gauge his interest. 

As utterly sick most of us are of you repeating that line ad nauseum, I am somewhat entertained by the fact that you keep saying it ironically, despite the real irony being that it may very well be true.

[ChicosBailBonds]

As utterly sick most of us are of you repeating that line ad nauseum, I am somewhat entertained by the fact that you keep saying it ironically, despite the real irony being that it may very well be true.

Why does it bother you?  Did he say it or not?  We've had 1000's of pages of outrage, angst, anger, pettiness, etc about other coaches not holding true to their word in various sports.  Shouldn't we be celebrating Buzz saying he will stay as long as MU will have him? I find it quite refreshing and we should trumpet it often.  Maybe part of our signature.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Do you trust Buzz?

That's a loaded question.  Do you trust him?  Trust him to do what?  Trust him to do what is right for him and his family?  Yes.  He's proven that already at UNO and MU.  Right now, we are the beneficiary, UNO wasn't.  Great for us.  Some day the shoe may be on another foot.  Trust him to stay at MU?  I hope he does, but if he leaves he can always fall back on doing right by his family answer instead of doing right by his employer...people will buy that one trumps another. 

I believe he meant what he said when he said it, but I also believe it is a canned answer and coach speak that is stated all the time by coaches in every profession.  "I'm happy to be at __________"  "No one has contacted me from _______"   "I plan on being at ________ for as long as they will have me". 

I hope what he said is true.  It would not surprise me (nor would I blame him) if it becomes a situation where it isn't true in the future.

[Benny B]

Why does it bother you?  Did he say it or not?  We've had 1000's of pages of outrage, angst, anger, pettiness, etc about other coaches not holding true to their word in various sports.  Shouldn't we be celebrating Buzz saying he will stay as long as MU will have him? I find it quite refreshing and we should trumpet it often.  Maybe part of our signature.

Does Chicos know you're using his computer?

[ChicosBailBonds]

Does Chicos know you're using his computer?

Let me check....yes.

[Benny B]

Let me check....yes.

Welcome to the forum, Chicos Jr.  What time does dad get home?

[ChicosBailBonds]

Welcome to the forum, Chicos Jr.  What time does dad get home?

He's working on his bizarre and ultra strict rules right now, not sure when he will get home.  He was also creating a short form book called "Multiple: The beginner's guide to two or more things".  He asked my little sister if she could draw with instructions to make them real simple, so a 5 year old could understand.   

[Lennys Tap]

He's working on his bizarre and ultra strict rules right now, not sure when he will get home.  He was also creating a short form book called "Multiple: The beginner's guide to two or more things".  He asked my little sister if she could draw with instructions to make them real simple, so a 5 year old could understand.   

Please explain to him that when you say the same thing happened "multiple times" and "over and over again" you are using multiple to mean more than twice or you are contradicting yourself. Be gentle, talk slowly. I know he's stubborn, impossible even, but remember he's your Dad and he loves you.

[ChicosBailBonds]

[The Process]

(Everybody knows my girlfriend ... ba dum bum!)

But she says he's just a friend...

[ChicosBailBonds]

Because it showed up today on CBS

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24156318/coaching-dominoes-who-could-get-potential-job-openings

[warriorchick]

Because it showed up today on CBS

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24156318/coaching-dominoes-who-could-get-potential-job-openings

*Yawn*

[MattyWarrior]

I hope Tejas and Wisky suck it

[real chili 83]

First, I loved you list.

Second, I don't think you will find more than a handful of people on here who would say they think Buzz is leaving. And I know you wouldn't find anybody who wants Buzz to leave.

Third, I'll take credit for bringing up a lot of this stuff. To be honest, I think I'm more interested than most because I have the added benefit of living in Texas. I hate the Longhorns with my entire heart and soul (almost as much as Bucky and ND) and it would kill me to see Buzz in burnt orange.

Fourth, I know there are many who are tired of the rumors and just want to pretend its not happening. Don't take my bringing it up as "the sky is falling" or trying to get my opinion in before Buzz leaves so I can say how I was the smartest Chicken Little in the Hiroshima coop. I just prefer to discuss the reality of the situation. Barnes is being set up for a Depaul of a year, Buzz has been linked to the Texas job for years, and will likely interview for the job should Barnes be fired.

Personally, I agree with you that he will stay.

Also, I know some of you would rather just not hear anymore of this. If this makes it up to you at all, I promise you, should Buzz leave for Texas, I will verbally beotchslap the first moron to say "I told you so."

Buzz knows TU sucks.  He spent time in CS.  

Gotta craving for C&J.  Jerkey stop in Centerville too.

[keefe]

Buzz knows UT sucks.  He spent time in CS. 

Gotta craving for C&J.  Jerkey stop in Centerville too.

The Air Force has critical mass there so I have spent some time in SATX. Dinner at Rudy's with Shiner Bock then combat gars and more beer at the Flying Saucer. Before going through the gate at Lackland we would hit the Whataburger in a vain attempt to take the edge off the incoming hangover. San Antonio is nice but I wouldn't want to live there.

[real chili 83]

The Air Force has critical mass there so I have spent some time in SATX. Dinner at Rudy's with Shiner Bock then combat gars and more beer at the Flying Saucer. Before going through the gate at Lackland we would hit the Whataburger in a vain attempt to take the edge off the incoming hangover. San Antonio is nice but I wouldn't want to live there.

Rudy's wet brisket is tough to beat,  C&J has a great sauce, heads above Rudy's.

[Benny B]

Rudy's wet brisket is tough to beat,  C&J has a great sauce, heads above Rudy's.

Nothing like good ol gas station by-the-pound BBQ.  Creamed corn at Rudy's is amazing.

[real chili 83]

Nothing like good ol gas station by-the-pound BBQ.  Creamed corn at Rudy's is amazing.

Speaking of gas station bbq, just had some at Oklahoma Joe's in KC. Pretty darned good.

I am hoping on my next trip to CS to swing through Austin and try Franklin BBQ.  If his que is half as good as he talks it up on BBQ Pitmasters.....

[warriorchick]

Speaking of gas station bbq, just had some at Oklahoma Joe's in KC. Pretty darned good.

I am hoping on my next trip to CS to swing through Austin and try Franklin BBQ.  If his que is half as good as he talks it up on BBQ Pitmasters.....

I'm kinda partial to Memphis Barbeque.  Gotta have the pulled pork sandwich with the cole slaw on it.  That's good eatin'.

[ChicosBailBonds]

The Air Force has critical mass there so I have spent some time in SATX. Dinner at Rudy's with Shiner Bock then combat gars and more beer at the Flying Saucer. Before going through the gate at Lackland we would hit the Whataburger in a vain attempt to take the edge off the incoming hangover. San Antonio is nice but I wouldn't want to live there.

Amen to that.  Spent many a year in San Antonio....nice to visit, but not living there

[swoopem]

I've never been to KC, Tennessee, or had Texas and North Carolina BBQ so I'm going to keep it simple and say Slow's in downtown Detroit is the best BBQ I've ever had. Check it out next time you're in Hockeytown.

Although I'm traveling to Dallas next week for work so if there's a good spot there let me know.

[radome]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24156318/coaching-dominoes-who-could-get-potential-job-openings

The Buzz excerpts below (nothing new, but it begins before the first jump ball):

If Rick Barnes steps down at Texas, would Marquette's Buzz Williams make the jump to the Longhorns? (USATSI) If Rick Barnes steps down at Texas, would Marquette's Buzz Williams make the jump to the Longhorns? (USATSI)

Texas

Current coach: Rick Barnes

Replacement: Buzz Williams

Skinny: This is the big one. Barnes missed the NCAA tournament last season, and hasn't gotten past the Round of 32 since 2008. Moreover, he's had some big misses on the recruiting trail – and this season doesn't look so promising. If he does step down, Williams would be the first name to pop up. He has been to five straight NCAA tournaments with Marquette and is a native of Texas.

[4everwarriors]

I'm kinda partial to Memphis Barbeque.  Gotta have the pulled pork sandwich with the cole slaw on it.  That's good eatin'.

Truth is you can't eat any sandwich. Read the book, Grain Brain, and you'll swear off the stuff, among other foods, forever.

[Newsdreams]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24156318/coaching-dominoes-who-could-get-potential-job-openings

The Buzz excerpts below (nothing new, but it begins before the first jump ball):

If Rick Barnes steps down at Texas, would Marquette's Buzz Williams make the jump to the Longhorns? (USATSI) If Rick Barnes steps down at Texas, would Marquette's Buzz Williams make the jump to the Longhorns? (USATSI)

Texas
Already posted by Chicos on 10/29 that is why topic got bumped
Current coach: Rick Barnes

Replacement: Buzz Williams

Skinny: This is the big one. Barnes missed the NCAA tournament last season, and hasn't gotten past the Round of 32 since 2008. Moreover, he's had some big misses on the recruiting trail – and this season doesn't look so promising. If he does step down, Williams would be the first name to pop up. He has been to five straight NCAA tournaments with Marquette and is a native of Texas.

[NersEllenson]

I've never been to KC, Tennessee, or had Texas and North Carolina BBQ so I'm going to keep it simple and say Slow's in downtown Detroit is the best BBQ I've ever had. Check it out next time you're in Hockeytown.

Although I'm traveling to Dallas next week for work so if there's a good spot there let me know.

Definitely check out Hard 8 BBQ - funny name, serious BBQ.  It's where all of the network people that come to cover the Cowboys go.  It's actually located in Coppell, TX - which is 10 minutes from DFW Airport (take the North Airport Exit), follow signs for 635 East - first exit off of 635 will be Freeport Parkway - take a left on Freeport Parkway, and go about 1.5 miles.  Will be on your right at intersection of Bethel Road and Freeport Parkway.

You won't be disappointed, but you will leave smelling like BBQ...it's a great experience...amazing BBQ.