Martin ends up getting the job

[VegasWarrior77]

If Bennett was interested why didn't they wait to talk to him?

[mugrack]

Cords is dead to me

[mr.MUskie]

Martin will get the job IMO and will happen quickly.

disappointing if true. Not an impact hire by a long shot.

[NavinRJohnson]

So it went from MU fighting tooth and nail for a someone they desperately wanted to "let's get this over with and we'll take this guy, I guess."

Kinda what I was thinking. "We wasted a week jerking off Shaka Smart, so,we better hire the next guy that walks through the door." Don't think that's necessarily what Goose meant...more likely, they had Smart and Cuonzo 1 and 2. 1's out of the picture, so let's get the next guy.

[WadeATKBurton]

I absolutely would LOVE this hire...Cuonzo Martin C'MON DOWN!

[Goose]

Pakuni

Say what you want about so called insiders. For me I hope anyone that has any info shares it with people that are interested. For my part this week I have no regrets. I posted things what I trusted as honest and still do.

Someday I hope you or someone else posts what you believe to be real solid info. Trust me I would not bash you in incorrect.

[Marquette_g]

If Bennett was interested why didn't they wait to talk to him?

This was nothing more than message board speculation

[chapman]

Is this the impact hire we've been waiting for???

Yes, the positive vibes you're seeing are either our usual low expectation fanbase deluding themselves, maybe combined with enlisted trolls to spread goodwill to make it look like this isn't a pathetic hire and gramps didn't completely botch it.  Hopefully they don't overpay in our quest to continue to have one of the worst ROIs in the nation.

[WadeATKBurton]

Pakuni

Say what you want about so called insiders. For me I hope anyone that has any info shares it with people that are interested. For my part this week I have no regrets. I posted things what I trusted as honest and still do.

Someday I hope you or someone else posts what you believe to be real solid info. Trust me I would not bash you in incorrect.

GOOSE. You alright with me brotha. I enjoy reading your posts.

[VegasWarrior77]

Coaching Changes ‏@CoachingChanges  1m
Predictions:
Boston College-Pat Skerry
South Florida: Dave Rice
Marquette: Cuonzo Martin
Houston: Kelvin Sampson
Wash St: Ernie Kent

[NavinRJohnson]

So is Tenessee's student section called the Cuonzone, or should I be looking to ™ that?

[GooooMarquette]

Vegas

For my buck not an impact hire. Not a strikeout and not a score. My hopes were higher than us and I was led to believe school had similar expectations.

Yep.  Huge disappointment after all the talk about impact hires.

[CAGASS24]

Howland is a comp, just the top name on cords emergency list that sets the baseline, not happening - Shaka...too bad, someone blew something in that deal - Martin's ripe, but there are a 100 qualified coaches out there - you want the right one !!!! 

GO MU

[mechaghidorah]

For any insiders, what exactly is MU looking for in a coach?  What traits are they valuing the highest?

I can't believe they would have forced Buzz out if they thought they would end up with Cuonzo Martin, of all people.

[Pakuni]

Pakuni

Say what you want about so called insiders. For me I hope anyone that has any info shares it with people that are interested. For my part this week I have no regrets. I posted things what I trusted as honest and still do.

Someday I hope you or someone else posts what you believe to be real solid info. Trust me I would not bash you in incorrect.

Goose .... i wasn't speaking only of you, and I'm not trying to be jag here, but since you responded .... over the past couple years, your insider information has told us that the MU administration intended to scale back its commitment to basketball,  had a handshake agreement for Buzz to leave after the 2012, then 2013, seasons, and that Shaka was the guy (among other claims). NONE of these things occurred.
So, perhaps you'll forgive my skepticism.

If you guys want to believe that in the 60 or so minutes after Martin lost in heartbreaking fashion in the Sweet 16,  he'accepted the MU job, don't allow me to stop you. I have my doubts. Even KO didn't move that fast.

Maybe Martin does end up being the guy. But in that case, I'd chalk up your prediction to dumb luck more than actual inside information.  After all, you throw enough cr*p against the wall ....

[GooooMarquette]

For any insiders, what exactly is MU looking for in a coach?  What traits are they valuing the highest?

I can't believe they would have forced Buzz out if they thought they would end up with Cuonzo Martin, of all people.

Yeah, I'd like to know too.

It obviously isn't about wins and losses, because we Martin would be a huge downgrade.  Buzz had 4 great years and one bad one.  Martin had two bad years and one good one.  

[mr.MUskie]

Goose

Thought you were on your way to The Dells.

[Fullodds]

For those ok with Martin, what are his strengths?  His recruiting seems spotty and I've never thought his in game coaching was anything special.  If he helps keep our current recruiting class it might be a good short term hire.  I just don't see how he is this high on our list (if true, of course).  

[wadesworld]

Well, Martin has been #2 on the admin's list.  We all know who #1 was and how that went, so...

[GooooMarquette]

Well, Martin has been #2 on the admin's list.  We all know who #1 was and how that went, so...

Sources?

[brandx]

Howland is a comp, just the top name on cords emergency list that sets the baseline, not happening - Shaka...too bad, someone blew something in that deal - Martin's ripe, but there are a 100 qualified coaches out there - you want the right one !!!! 

GO MU

I'm not quite sure about 100 qualified coaches, but I think your point is that there are quite a few and I absolutely agree. There are a lot of assistants right now who will end up being good coaches as well as several head coaches who are just in the wrong situations now.

We'll all have our opinions when a coach is named and guys who don't like the hire will fall all over themselves criticizing the choice after the first loss next year, but we won't know if the choice was a success or not for several years.

[MUCam]

Boo and hiss.

Dude is nothing special and his recruiting is even more ho hum than his records or coaching.

Why? Makes no sense.

Of course, Goose's information has been about as reliable as square wheels over the last two to three years, so maybe there lies hope elsewhere.

[wadesworld]

Sources?

Well, I'm not my own source.

[Eldon]

Well, I'm not my own source.

Bro,

Represent the Practice.

[Marquette_g]

For those ok with Martin, what are his strengths?  His recruiting seems spotty and I've never thought his in game coaching was anything special.  If he helps keep our current recruiting class it might be a good short term hire.  I just don't see how he is this high on our list (if true, of course).  

While not my first choice:

1.  Great KenPom numbers indicate he does have some X and O ability

2. Has relationships with our current recruits and targets may provide some level of stability with more certainty than our previous hire

3.  Wants to be here