Terri Mitchell out as Head Coach

[MUMonster03]

You can look at anyone's stats when you click on their name.  Yours, when clicked, says that you post approximately 27 posts a day.  Not to mention, you came out and represented Cuonzo when it got heated.  You were quite the staunch defender of him. 

Says the man wiht 42.8 posts per day. 

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

Says the man wiht 42.8 posts per day. 

It used to be 50.  We're transitioning into the warmer months, so expect a steep decline.  lol. 

[keefe]

If hiring decisions were made based on online biographies, I'd hire her. http://www.hartfordhawks.com/coaches.aspx?rc=466&path=wbball

Italian and has an Irish husband, so a fair assumption that they are Catholic, too. But she's from Connecticut, would she want to move to MKE?

[ChicosBailBonds]

as I posted yesterday
"The team just produced a HM All American and has a really strong JR class coming back to lead as seniors. I would guess that if next year is not successful (at least 1 NCAA win) they might consider finding a new coach. Mitchell is great as a leader and person but since we have been in the Big East (9 Seasons) here are her results
2 NCAA 2nd rounds (2-2 record overall)
1 WNIT Championship
1 WNIT runner up
3 WNIT 2nd rounds
1 WNIT 1st round
2 No Postseason
Only having "successful" seasons half the time is a bit of a letdown and making the NCAA's only twice is not good, especially after they went the first 4 years in a row when she was hired"
Obviously they want some positive movement with a good class and new coach

All true, though for some of us that were around prior to Terri, she elevated the program considerably.

[Blackhat]

Lets get in a bidding war for that Muffett chick at ND.  Really get our name out there...we are serious about the women's game!?!?!

[WadeATKBurton]

It used to be 50.  We're transitioning into the warmer months, so expect a steep decline.  lol. 

Lol...its 74 degrees where im at. So im more of a doof than u are haha

[Tums Festival]

I still say we should go after Rebecca Lobo.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Im gonna miss Terri. Always super personable, very charismatic and just a lot of fun to be around. I was at the annex one day and she saw me wearing my Northwestern football jersey and talked to me about Northwestern football for awhile. Pretty much had dinner with her. She HATED Brent. Those two did not get along at all.

[keefe]

Who are we kidding? When a Johnson-Klein speaks a Marquette needs to stand up and listen!

[The Lens]

All true, though for some of us that were around prior to Terri, she elevated the program considerably.

Terri is a lot like Mike.  She walked into a great situation.  Jim Jabir had it rolling (2 NCAAs in his last 3 years) and had just landed Abbie & Lisa.  Those Jabir recruits gave Terri arguably her greatest success.  She never seemed to be able to take advantage of the move to the Big East like it appears that every other program at Marquette was able to do.   Great person, someone who has done a ton for the community and been a great ambassador for MU but this move was needed if we want WBB to be on the same plane as WSOC, MSOC, WVB, MBB, Men's Golf etc.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

We need to hire somebody hot.

[keefe]

We need to hire somebody hot.

Stacy Johnson-Klein is rested, reinvigorated and ready! Can Marquette not see the potential of this woman on the hardwood? Hire Stacy John-Klein now!

Mods: Please post Bill Cords email address. You have your mission.

[Coleman]

Stacy Johnson-Klein is rested, reinvigorated and ready! Can Marquette not see the potential of this woman on the hardwood? Hire Stacy John-Klein now!

Mods: Please post Bill Cords email address. You have your mission.

hardwood. I like what you did there Keefe.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Stacy Johnson-Klein is rested, reinvigorated and ready! Can Marquette not see the potential of this woman on the hardwood? Hire Stacy John-Klein now!

Mods: Please post Bill Cords email address. You have your mission.

Keefe to the rescue with a photo montage!  We would expect nothing less.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Any Israeli military service in her background? I'm willing to stretch the definition of service if it will help secure her talents for my alma mater.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Terri is a lot like Mike.  She walked into a great situation.  Jim Jabir had it rolling (2 NCAAs in his last 3 years) and had just landed Abbie & Lisa.  Those Jabir recruits gave Terri arguably her greatest success.  She never seemed to be able to take advantage of the move to the Big East like it appears that every other program at Marquette was able to do.   Great person, someone who has done a ton for the community and been a great ambassador for MU but this move was needed if we want WBB to be on the same plane as WSOC, MSOC, WVB, MBB, Men's Golf etc.

Don't disagree....Jim did some great things and in the wonderful tradition of MU basketball coaches with a little success, they leave for something else and crap out. 

That being said, Terri was able to get back to the NCAAs three or four times long after that class left.  She had a chance to leave on several occasions and chose to stay.  I'm sure this was a tough decision as Bill was a very big fan of hers.

[The Lens]

Don't disagree....Jim did some great things and in the wonderful tradition of MU basketball coaches with a little success, they leave for something else and crap out. 

That being said, Terri was able to get back to the NCAAs three or four times long after that class left.  She had a chance to leave on several occasions and chose to stay.  I'm sure this was a tough decision as Bill was a very big fan of hers.

That's what is so odd about the timing.  Does Bill Cords really come in a fire Terri Mitchell?  Or is this above him?  I know Bill is not your typical interim AD but it strikes me as odd that you would remove someone who has been there so long. 

[ChicosBailBonds]

Was she fired, or did she decide to leave?  Mutual?  I have no idea.  If she had decided on her own, I would expect that to be part of the press release.

Good question, though.

[Coleman]

Was she fired, or did she decide to leave?  Mutual?  I have no idea.  If she had decided on her own, I would expect that to be part of the press release.

Good question, though.

Sounds like it was an amicable firing. She probably knew it was coming. And they let out an ambiguous press release to soften the blow after she agreed not to fight it.

If she didn't leave for a new job, and didn't announce her retirement, you sort of have to assume that's what it was.

[chapman]

I believe her contract was up, so aided by the convenience factor.  Technically not a firing or quitting.  If she was still under contract for a year or two, good chance they'd let her finish it out...or if her contract ended a year or two ago, also a shot they would have just not renewed it then.

[warriorchick]

Stacy Johnson-Klein is rested, reinvigorated and ready! Can Marquette not see the potential of this woman on the hardwood? Hire Stacy John-Klein now!

Mods: Please post Bill Cords email address. You have your mission.

You realize she doesn't look like that any more, right?

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Any Israeli military service in her background? I'm willing to stretch the definition of service if it will help secure her talents for my alma mater.

Does she coach volleyball too?

[keefe]

Was she fired, or did she decide to leave?  Mutual?  I have no idea.  If she had decided on her own, I would expect that to be part of the press release.

Good question, though.

JD

Does it really matter? Please. We should not focus on the past. Rather, Marquette Athletics must look to the future and ask if it is prepared to make a statement. To let the world know it means business and is not about to settle for anything less than the very best.

Marquette must announce to the world that it will no longer accept mediocrity and that it insists on putting the best possible face out to the public. Since the days of Tex Winter and Al McGuire Marquette has distinguished itself as a leader, an institution not willing to simply keep abreast of innovation but to be seen leaning forward to cleave through the stodgy, the tired, and the old.

We cherish our heritage and hold close to our bosom the values that have set us apart from the more pedestrian in a cluttered landscape of ordinary. The Marquette faithful want only to suckle at the teat of victory, to once again savor the sweet milk of triumph.

Stacy Johnson-Klein is rested, rejuvenated, and ready. Hiring her is in keeping with the finest traditions of Marquette University Athletics. We cannot afford for this hire to be a bust. Hire Johnson-Klein now, I say!

[Warriors4ever]

I sat with her once back when they used to do the basketball lunches in Chicago.  She was very nice and personable.  I went to the Big East tournament games in Chicago and really liked how she was not manic on the sidelines and how hard the team played.    

[MUBillsTil2017]

JD

Does it really matter? Please. We should not focus on the past. Rather, Marquette Athletics must look to the future and ask if it is prepared to make a statement. To let the world know it means business and is not about to settle for anything less than the very best.

Marquette must announce to the world that it will no longer accept mediocrity and that it insists on putting the best possible face out to the public. Since the days of Tex Winter and Al McGuire Marquette has distinguished itself as a leader, an institution not willing to simply keep abreast of innovation but to be seen leaning forward to cleave through the stodgy, the tired, and the old.

We cherish our heritage and hold close to our bosom the values that have set us apart from the more pedestrian in a cluttered landscape of ordinary. The Marquette faithful want only to suckle at the teat of victory, to once again savor the sweet milk of triumph.

Stacy Johnson-Klein is rested, rejuvenated, and ready. Hiring her is in keeping with the finest traditions of Marquette University Athletics. We cannot afford for this hire to be a bust. Hire Johnson-Klein now, I say!

Wojo was a statement hire in some sense, I think this women is perhaps a Sports Center worthy hire that should be the lede.  Definitely will raise the profile among some. 

This is the third head coach leaving Marquette this academic year.  Volleyball coach, men's ball, womens ball.  Coincidence or something going on?