2 P.M. press conference at the Al

[RushmoreAcademy]

As a coach how could you not love the Big East?
Very nicely done Wojo.

[Warrior Code]

Kid from MUTV addresses him as "Steve." Cool, guy.

[Tums Festival]

I like how K told him, "You'll get better Polish sausage there than you'll ever get in Durham, North Carolina."

[Benny B]

Most insight-driven question of the day so far from Strotty.... tell us how you like to play and the role of analytics.

[chapman]

Are they standing on hot coals, and is Mayo barefoot?

Getting antsy after standing up there for 50 minutes. 

I like the guy, he seems genuine, family guy, I believe him when he talks. Comes from a great program where that's what he knows. MU's giving him tools to go out and be successful.

Maybe I'm drinking the kool aid too much right now, but I'm pumped for the Wojo era.

Yep, smart guy and refreshing that he's not playing a character. 

[Avenue Commons]

I hope the players give him a chance.  I kind of think Brent F'ed them a lot harder than he did us.

I have a hunch Coach K will have the word out on the street that AAU coaches should tell their players to give Wojo a chance at Marquette.

[Litehouse]

Wojo wins the press conference.  Next test, player/recruit retention.

[BenCat12]

Getting antsy after standing up there for 50 minutes.  


Yep, smart guy and refreshing that he's not playing a character.  

+1
Don't know if he can coach, but it sure is refreshing to feel like our coach is being genuine.  No more aww shucks, dag-nabit, garbage.  

[MU82]

He fielded that question perfectly.

I didn't hear the press conference. What was his answer?

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

For the First press conference as a head coach, he did well.  I expect more of his personality to show up in future press conferences, when he gets comfortable.  24 hours ago, he didn't know he'd be doing this press conference and this is a huge crossroads for him and his family.  His decision just changed their futures.  Hopefully he can take Mayo's surplus of energy and use it on the defensive end.  

[muwarrior69]

Cords said the players could be interviewed and asked questions. Hope Strotty or someone can get their first impression of their new coach.

[willie warrior]

+1
Don't know if he can coach, but it sure is refreshing to feel like our coach is being genuine.  No more aww shucks, dag-nabit, garbage.  

Yeah, did not hear the downhome lonesome cowboy spiel.

[spartan3186]

+1
Don't know if he can coach, but it sure is refreshing to feel like our coach is being genuine.  No more aww shucks, dag-nabit, garbage.  

I'm not saying I don't think Wojo was genuine, but nearly 100% of people though Buzz's aww-shucks attitude was genuine in the beginning.

[Eldon]

I didn't hear the press conference. What was his answer?

He essentially said "look, I've had offers in the past.  I finally came to MU for a reason.  I've spent 15 years at Duke.  I'm a loyal guy."

[nyg]

1) Loved that the new President mentioned Wojo as a recruiter with #1 class.  
2) Having the team behind him was fantastic, was the entire squad there?
3) Eloquent speaker, humble, and family man
4) Fast attacking style of play in which players like.  Nice.......
5) Head over heels than Buzz in public speaking, no life quality bs
6) I think he wins over Hill and Cohen to stay.  

Good first interview Wojo.  Must have been nervous as heck, but nice job.

[willie warrior]

I'm not saying I don't think Wojo was genuine, but nearly 100% of people though Buzz's aww-shucks attitude was genuine in the beginning.

Some still do, but we are not hearing from them.

[CTWarrior]

Anyone ask if some facsimile of Buzz's Bunch will continue?

[BrewCity83]

Wojo!
Wojo!
Wojo!
Wojo!

[Chicago_inferiority_complexes]

I'm not saying I don't think Wojo was genuine, but nearly 100% of people though Buzz's aww-shucks attitude was genuine in the beginning.

I think Buzz 100% believes it. The guy's a true nut.

[Groin_pull]

I think Buzz 100% believes it. The guy's a true nut.

Maybe. He is an odd cat.

[StillWarriors]

Best part of the presser to me was when he talked about his parents. I like that he comes from a working class family. Given his background and the type of player he was, there is no question the guy is a fiery competitor and no stranger to working his tail off. I'm excited about what he brings to the table.

[chapman]

He essentially said "look, I've had offers in the past.  I finally came to MU for a reason.  I've spent 15 years at Duke.  I'm a loyal guy."

Very good answer.  Not making false promises, but can cite evidence that he's not restless and a pot-stirrer.


Looks like Mrs. Wojo is a Nurse Practitioner (also from Duke).

[Goose]

Sounds like he knocked out of the park. Time to rally around the new guy.

[Pakuni]

I'm not saying I don't think Wojo was genuine, but nearly 100% of people though Buzz's aww-shucks attitude was genuine in the beginning.

At some point, I think it probably was genuine, or at least mostly genuine. But as time wore on he became a bit of a caricature. The funny thing is, behind the scenes that whole Rainman thing supposedly bothered him ... and yet he continued to play to that persona in public.
Regardless, nobody pulling in $2.5 million a year means it when they say "Aw, shucks, I'm not all that smart."

[Dish]

Anyone ask if some facsimile of Buzz's Bunch will continue?

Wojo's Wonder's!