Congrats to MU

[Avenue Commons]

No team meeting has been announced. I can confirm this 100% as of this moment.

No, but VCU has a presser scheduled for later today..........Check with your contacts.

[NersEllenson]

Dude, come on.

Windy - You and the others might be right and the guy is a troll...and I'll look naive or like an idiot for my post.  Yet, I generally prefer to not be a dick up front to someone without having any clue about who they are, their intentions, etc.  Tend to give people the benefit of the doubt.  Perhaps that is naive....but I prefer that attitude to an attitude of cynicism and sarcasm.

And in this case....since very reputable sources have indicated it appears to be a done deal - IWB, Jerry Meyer, Mark Miller....I don't see it as being some snide attempt from some random troll..

[Benny B]

Wait a second.... a troll is someone who flames.

But now, a troll who brings good news is still a troll?

[T-Bone]

...Best of luck with Shaka may he bring you as much joy as he did us here. The meeting is having with the team at 5pm will sure to bring a ton of tears.

Thank you, as long as it's accurate, and best of luck to you and VCU in the future.  There seems to be something in the water there about finding good young coaches.

[LastWarrior]

I just got done texting with Obama.

Did you get a health care waiver too? 

[mu03eng]

I mean our own IWB tweeted he thought it was going to happen.  Jerry Meyer too.  There are some legit people referencing this..Mark MIller yesterday..

The same IWB that had a podcast publish the day before Buzz left saying unequivocally that Buzz was here for the long haul?

[Windyplayer]

Windy - You and the others might be right and the guy is a troll...and I'll look naive or like an idiot for my post.  Yet, I generally prefer to not be a dick up front to someone without having any clue about who they are, their intentions, etc.  Tend to give people the benefit of the doubt.  Perhaps that is naive....but I prefer that attitude to an attitude of cynicism and sarcasm.

And in this case....since very reputable sources have indicated it appears to be a done deal - IWB, Jerry Meyer, Mark Miller....I don't see it as being some snide attempt from some random troll..

I get where you're coming from and it's likely the better way to go about it, but I'm pretty damn sure he's a troll and my cynicism won't allow me to play nice.

[connie]

WTF is wrong with some of our fans?  Are you that cynical that you make assumptions someone wouldn't come here and offer a sincere and classy congratulations??

Perhaps it is false....but my God...how fast are some to pass judgement.  

I mean our own IWB tweeted he thought it was going to happen.  Jerry Meyer too.  There are some legit people referencing this..Mark MIller yesterday..

So...if VCU Insider or fromrichmond are legit....we look like a bunch of douchebags.  Reading the VCU board...on Shaka possibly coming to MU....they are a very classy fan base...

So...I say thanks for the info fromrichmond....very classy....and sorry Shaka decided to move on...its a feeling we've known over the years too and is never fun to be on that side.

+1

[mu_hilltopper]

His IP is from Virginia ..

[Tugg Speedman]

His IP is from Virginia ..

Is it different from VCUInsider?

[Wisco]

No, but VCU has a presser scheduled for later today..........Check with your contacts.

No one I have contacted knows anything about a meeting.

[Eldon]

If he is legit, then he surely would expect that we would expect that he is a troll.

I don't buy it.  He gets off the phone wish Shaka and comes here?

[Class71]

Guys, I just got off the phone (texting) with Shaka and without revealing too much I just want to offer my congratulations. He was a great part of the bball program here over the last 5 years and is very excited to be coming. Best of luck with Shaka may he bring you as much joy as he did us here. The meeting is having with the team at 5pm will sure to bring a ton of tears.

Just to prove you are not a troll how did you get Shaka's personal number?

[TJ]

Just to prove you are not a troll how did you get Shaka's personal number?

And what is the number so we can all text him?

[NersEllenson]

His IP is from Virginia ..

Thanks Hilltopper...even if it wasn't sincere....just think it is pretty crappy to immediately assume someone is a troll..

Think some MU fans also need to re-evaluate how they perceive our program/stature on the landscape...Crean took it to another level...Buzz added to that building tradition...great facilities, passionate fanbase, great attendance, private jet for coach...

I had concerns about what would happen if Buzz left..as thought he was best thing to happen to MU since Al with regard to his recruiting ability...yet...MU now has shown over 2 coaches in the last 15 years, it is a legitimate place you can achieve/sustain success...and we owe Crean and Buzz and Wilds and Cords our thanks..

[GooooMarquette]

Thanks Hilltopper...even if it wasn't sincere....just think it is pretty crappy to immediately assume someone is a troll..

Agreed.  Plenty of trolls on the interwebs, but plenty of legit people too.  When I think someone is a troll, I you ignore their post and move on.

[mu_hilltopper]

On the other hand, these past 2 hours .. could be an epic troll of biblical proportions.

Waiting.

[NersEllenson]

I get where you're coming from and it's likely the better way to go about it, but I'm pretty damn sure he's a troll and my cynicism won't allow me to play nice.

No worries Windy..generally agree with your takes on most things...just felt if it was real...and if he's connected to Shaka...how does our behavior reflect of our fanbase? 

The same IWB that had a podcast publish the day before Buzz left saying unequivocally that Buzz was here for the long haul?

Fair point...yet considering Mark Miller and Jerry Meyer also are leaning the Smart way...seems to be too many legitimate minds thinking this will happen for it to be false.  And, it very well may be that Buzz thought he was going to be here for the long haul...yet for various reasons....Admin had different opinion and wanted to move on...

[mu03eng]

No worries Windy..generally agree with your takes on most things...just felt if it was real...and if he's connected to Shaka...how does our behavior reflect of our fanbase? 

I think Shaka is a smart dude, he knows what goes on in the interwebs and what goes on in real life and that there will be detractors and admires of all types.

Fair point...yet considering Mark Miller and Jerry Meyer also are leaning the Smart way...seems to be too many legitimate minds thinking this will happen for it to be false.  And, it very well may be that Buzz thought he was going to be here for the long haul...yet for various reasons....Admin had different opinion and wanted to move on...

I'm getting the feeling the Shaka thing is done as well....I just wouldn't rely on IWB for anything legit inside info, likes to play up that he's an insider without being inside something....yeah I said it