IWB's Inside the Al blog talk radio

[Big Papi]

I don't know how many of you know about IWB's blog talk radio but they produce a very cool radio show that offers their viewpoints, allow listener call ins and hit on some cool MU topics.

I just listened to their broadcast from yesterday and it was, as usual, very entertaining.

Topics they discussed were: lack of team leadership, NIT snub, freshmen playing time, Buzz coaching rumors.

They also provide some interesting inside nuggets including a hint on JJJ lack of playing time, possible timeline for president/AD news and previous Buzz coaching rumors.

If you have time, take a listen.


http://www.blogtalkradio.com/brewcityball

[tower912]

I can tell these guys don't spend a lot of time on this board.    Jamil became the glue guy, not the star leader.  

[keefe]

Pretty bland and not particularly insightful. The Scrambled Eggs Podcasts are far better.

[chapman]

[Dawson Rental]

I don't know how many of you know about IWB's blog talk radio but they produce a very cool radio show that offers their viewpoints, allow listener call ins and hit on some cool MU topics.

I just listened to their broadcast from yesterday and it was, as usual, very entertaining.

Topics they discussed were: lack of team leadership, NIT snub, freshmen playing time, Buzz coaching rumors.

They also provide some interesting inside nuggets including a hint on JJJ lack of playing time, possible timeline for president/AD news and previous Buzz coaching rumors.

If you have time, take a listen.


http://www.blogtalkradio.com/brewcityball

Please don't make me listen to the whole thing to get the JJJ lack of playing time hint.  Someone, anyone?

[BenCat12]

+1

[tower912]

IWB- The early season did not lend itself to playing freshmen.   Too many early tough games.    "Zach" lamented JJJ not playing more, taking minutes from Jake.  IWB- Buzz's defense is like calculus.  
Sometimes a player is in a coach's doghouse.   Sometimes academic trouble. (incidental throat clear?)   More to it than what fans see from the outside.  Zach- give freshmen more consistent early season run.  

[tower912]

Zach-  Buzz's loyalty to Derrick may have stunted Dawson's growth.  
Uncle John (caller)- freshman got what would be considered normal minutes for freshmen. (The non 1 and done types)

[tower912]

IWB- SMU came calling with a $35 million dollar offer.  (wow.)    Buzz has it too good right now.   With Larry and Fr. Pilarz gone, a lot of tension is gone.    Zach-  you saw what happened when a president and AD came in that didn't care about basketball.     Basketball is a vital part of MU's image.   Pilarz never understood that.  
IWB-  He's got a great job at MU.   Well paid.   Great practice facility.   Just basketball.    Good conference, great TV deal.    Wife and kids love it here.   Buzz isn't about the money, he is about respect.   As long as that is ironed out under the new administration, IWB sees Buzz at MU for a long time.   

When Oregon called, Buzz informed Cottingham what was going on.   He listened, because he didn't want to burn any bridges, wanted to show respect.   All about relationships.    He will always answer the phone.   

[tower912]

IWB- Buzz has said that he will be at MU as long as they want him.   He didn't feel wanted by Larry and Pilarz.   S-16, S-16, E-8 without a raise from Larry and Pilarz.    It is about respect.   If the new admin makes Buzz feel wanted, he isn't going anywhere.  

[keefe]

Let me clarify - the show is unabashed boosterism. I was expecting a candid, objective assessment of the season just concluded. If you are expecting investigative journalism you will be disappointed. I wanted McNeil-Lehrer but got Burson Marsteller. Think Dick Vitale discussing Duke.

Ganzer and Panther are ardent Marquette fans and their passion is genuine and they do have strong opinions in support of our favorite basketball team. One should not expect an articulated dissection of the good and the bad, however.

One means perhaps for addressing content would be to call in. Not sure of the mechanics for this but it could help guide the content from statement to dialogue. 

[tower912]

This show is no more painful to listen to than this board is to read.  More actual inside info in 90 minutes than in a month of scoop.    It is MU hoops.   I'm obsessed.   

[wiscwarrior]

This show is no more painful to listen to than this board is to read.  More actual inside info in 90 minutes than in a month of scoop.    It is MU hoops.   I'm obsessed.   

+1

[Eldon]

IWB- SMU came calling with a $35 million dollar offer.  (wow.)    Buzz has it too good right now.   With Larry and Fr. Pilarz gone, a lot of tension is gone.    Zach-  you saw what happened when a president and AD came in that didn't care about basketball.     Basketball is a vital part of MU's image.   Pilarz never understood that.  
IWB-  He's got a great job at MU.   Well paid.   Great practice facility.   Just basketball.    Good conference, great TV deal.    Wife and kids love it here.   Buzz isn't about the money, he is about respect.   As long as that is ironed out under the new administration, IWB sees Buzz at MU for a long time.   

When Oregon called, Buzz informed Cottingham what was going on.   He listened, because he didn't want to burn any bridges, wanted to show respect.   All about relationships.    He will always answer the phone.   

Absolutely great info right here.  Thanks for posting.

[Dawson Rental]

This show is no more painful to listen to than this board is to read.  More actual inside info in 90 minutes than in a month of scoop.    It is MU hoops.   I'm obsessed.   

Thanks for doing the heavy lifting for many of us.

[swoopem]

Tower, who is Zach and is he close to the program like IWB?

[tower912]

No idea.   

[mu03eng]

Out of curiosity do people want to be able to call in to a "talk show"?  I assumed 95% of listeners don't call in and get pissed at the stupid stuff the 5% say on air...

[tower912]

Only two callers are regulars from the scout and brewcityball boards.   

[Coleman]

I don't trust people that only go by initials

[ChicosBailBonds]

Some guy really said LW didn't care about basketball?       Good thing he helped take the lead in making sure MU landed well in the Big East, I suppose he did that to benefit the cross country team.

[The Lens]

Some guy really said LW didn't care about basketball?       Good thing he helped take the lead in making sure MU landed well in the Big East, I suppose he did that to benefit the cross country team.

Or he did it because it was his job.

I heard him talk at the 21 Club last year before the BET.  Passion is not a word I would use.  Being there because he was told to be there is a sentence I would use though.

[keefe]

Or he did it because it was his job.

I heard him talk at the 21 Club last year before the BET.  Passion is not a word I would use.  Being there because he was told to be there is a sentence I would use though.

What's the 21 Club? It sounds like it's either a titty bar or Pat Robertson's money shakedown scheme for young adults.

[ceh]

What's the 21 Club? It sounds like it's either a titty bar or Pat Robertson's money shakedown scheme for young adults.

Try the steak tartare. It's off the menu but Louis'll make it for you...

[keefe]

Try the steak tartare. It's off the menu but Louis'll make it for you...

Ah, New York State of Mind. I thought it was a Marquette booster club of some sort.