Any idea what Wojo has planned for Ellenson's visit?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

MU visit:



Upcoming UK visit:





I hope Henry really loves ice cream. 

I like the move by Wojo. You can't out-Kentucky Kentucky. If you try, you will lose. You go with the our team is a family approach and hope that it sticks with the recruit.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Do you think that's a possibility this weekend?

Not likely but its possible. I imagine he will give Kentucky a fair shake. But I think he's a Warrior in the end.

[jaygall31]

Agreed with TAMU. I Think it'd be silly from his perspective to not at least go down there.

[River rat]

I'm not one to ever critique posts or get in fights on here, but this is so stupid.
This is the furthest thing from "slightly altered" and the fact that you try and equate the two is absurd.
Go out and try to find a Women's Soccer or Women's Volleyball message board anywhere where people give a flying unnatural carnal knowledge about a program's goings-on (which is the whole basis of this topic, seeing as adults see what recruits/players are up to via social media).

I'm a current student and follow most guys on the team, so I also saw Duane tweet this last night.  Also saw Noskowiak tweet how cool it was playing with Novak and Jabari today. Etc.  So I always appreciate when someone who also sees these things shares it with the board.  I mean, the thread reads "Any idea what Wojo has planned for Ellenson's visit?" for Christ sake.

Most of the posts on here about what recruits and current players say on Twitter are from students/recent grads I would guess.  I have no issue with older fanatics who are also on social media relay what a player or recruit says.  Call it creepy if you want, but I say it's rather harmless when it's a simple Twitter search away.  Now, what I do have a problem with and think is one of the worst parts of recruiting are when grown men/women/even students beg and plead for a recruit to join their school while mentioning said recruit in the same tweet.  I think a lot of that has died down on Marquette's end and most tweets are amongst fans regarding a recruit.

Chico's, I enjoy what you bring to the board for the most part but this was stupid.

DONT FEED THE TROLL!!

[River rat]

You assume bad intent.  You are smarter than that.

If people don't want their tweets read, they shouldn't tweet.

DONT FEED THE TROLL!!

[River rat]

People this is classic chico.  Any feel good mu posts he comes in and shits all over.  Then comes back with some long explanation of why he is taking the stance that he is taking. Its pathetic.  He in the meantime takes a thread and makes it all about him.  I guess some people need to be the center of attention and can only get it thrrough look at me negativity.  The last 2-3 pages are classic chicos as the entire subject matter devolves into chico centered debate.  I guess the good news is posters dont need to work with him or physically be around him.  What a sad life.  The bad news is he destroys the board.   Im no psycholgist so i dont have any fancy words or explanations, i guess i will have to go with pathetic.

[Xact]

Agreed with TAMU. I Think it'd be silly from his perspective to not at least go down there.

Just returned from a long weekend in the Nizwa area of Oman.  The word at the Nizwa Souq and the staff at the Nizwa Fort is that Henry is still a strong Marquette lean.  When I asked how strong a lean I was told I can "Book It".  From this side of the world it looks like a "Done Deal".   

[4everwarriors]

Welcome back, Crash!

[sfmu22]

Free country, to each their own.


In my view, it's a lot different following the TEAM (a collective unit) on a message board or facebook or twitter, than it is following individuals on their own at that young age.  To each their own, but if it's ok to follow 18 year guys on the MU hoops team, why would there be ANY hesitancy whatsoever to follow an 18 year old female player on the women's tennis team?  Both play for MU, both have twitter accounts, both are student athletes......yet it is creepy as hell to follow one, but not the other.   I'll stick to not friending or following any individual that can't have a beer legally. 

The only thing creepy would be that you are that interested in MU women's tennis.  If you are then follow her I guess, to each his own.  This board revolves around mens basketball so that's what people are interested in following.

Long time lurker that never posts, Chicos normally your answers are intelligent and you are one of the better posters for me to read.  Trying to compare mens basketball to women's tennis though just blows me away.  I hope they do well but I'm not going to waste time following them on a message board out of season.  Different animal you are dealing with.

And whoever said would it be creepy to follow a female teenage actress, it would be.

[real chili 83]

Overall history with Eww Kaaay, we are tied at 7-7. 

We've one the last three, especially when it counts.

The Mildcats don't worry me.

Henry is a Warrior!

http://www.bigbluehistory.net/bb/statistics/Marquette.html

[NersEllenson]

The ice cream truck picture just cracks me up - love it because it is so atypical of what you would normally see as part of a kids recruiting trip.  It's a little corny, yet it is different and there is a sense of nostalgia and feel good that goes along with a visit to an ice cream truck.

One thing that strikes me about this picture and others I've seen of large numbers of the team - they seem genuinely happy.  Think some good chemistry is forming, and think the new staff and their straightforward approach, along with their experience playing the game at a high level are really paying dividends.

I can't wait to see how the team fares this year - and I especially look forward to not having to sit through manic substitutions with no rhyme or reason.  Strongly suspect Wojo will have a consistent 8-9 man rotation with everyone knowing their role and what to expect.  Wojo is far too level headed to be all over the place in the way he coaches.

[pacearrow02]

Nevermind.  Who's the girl 2nd from the right?  And is that Carawell just to the left of Henry?

Pretty sure it's Ellenson's sister

[Fullodds]

His t-shirt says it all.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I found that picture hilarious. Henry doesn't look like he's the number 4 recruit in the nation. Love the Marquette pride shirt. Him and Wally are matching.

[brandx]

People this is classic chico.  Any feel good mu posts he comes in and craps all over.  Then comes back with some long explanation of why he is taking the stance that he is taking. Its pathetic.  He in the meantime takes a thread and makes it all about him.  I guess some people need to be the center of attention and can only get it thrrough look at me negativity.  The last 2-3 pages are classic chicos as the entire subject matter devolves into chico centered debate.  I guess the good news is posters dont need to work with him or physically be around him.  What a sad life.  The bad news is he destroys the board.   Im no psycholgist so i dont have any fancy words or explanations, i guess i will have to go with pathetic.

So your saying he is borderline personality?

[Galway Eagle]

Well I saw the basketball team out at a massive party last night (biggest I've seen in my 5.5yrs visiting/going here) so Id assume that Henry was there.  If he was it was a good recruiting tool as there was a bouncy house and such.

Also the during the day recruiting thing was at wojos new house apparently (said one of the student managers)

[keefe]

the during the day recruiting thing was at wojos new house

How many SF is it?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Overall history with Eww Kaaay, we are tied at 7-7. 

We've one the last three, especially when it counts.

The Mildcats don't worry me.

Henry is a Warrior!

http://www.bigbluehistory.net/bb/statistics/Marquette.html

And three of their 7 victories were pre 1940. We got this!

[GooooMarquette]

And three of their 7 victories were pre 1940. We got this!

Yep.  UK owned us in the '30s, but we have a solid advantage since then.

[DienerTime34]

How many SF is it?

What's the logo like on the indoor basketball court?

[ChicosBailBonds]

People this is classic chico.  Any feel good mu posts he comes in and craps all over.  Then comes back with some long explanation of why he is taking the stance that he is taking. Its pathetic.  He in the meantime takes a thread and makes it all about him.  I guess some people need to be the center of attention and can only get it thrrough look at me negativity.  The last 2-3 pages are classic chicos as the entire subject matter devolves into chico centered debate.  I guess the good news is posters dont need to work with him or physically be around him.  What a sad life.  The bad news is he destroys the board.   Im no psycholgist so i dont have any fancy words or explanations, i guess i will have to go with pathetic.

What does a pyscholgist <sic> call someone like you that tracks my every word and comments constantly about me?   Is the word pathetic? 

Those people that work with me or physically around me....most have been with me 10+ years.  Wife of nearly 20 years.  Keep trying...you can join Sultan in attacking family members next.  He's already attacked my wife and deceased father...mom is still game, so are my kids.   Step up RiverRat\BlackSwan\CanadianDimes\MrHayward\AhoyaBallScout\Baselinetobaseline   

[ChicosBailBonds]

How about a golfer or tennis player, male or female, who turns pro at 15 or 16? Is it OK to follow them on Twitter because they are pros or is it still creepy?

How about an actor or actress who is in his or her teens? Can a non-creep follow them?

Does it make a difference if they get a paycheck? And if so will it be "less creepy" to follow college kids when they start getting paid?

I guess I'm wondering where the line is.

I have never tweeted, nor have I ever followed a tweeter. It's not something that interests me. But as I understand it, a person who tweets - especially a person in the public eye - basically is saying, "Hey! Look at me!" Or is that not true?

I'm not trying to be a wise guy about any of this. I wouldn't follow a tweeter but based on my limited knowledge of the medium, I guess I don't see why it would be "creepy" to follow somebody who seemingly is begging to be followed. I mean, it's not like the follower is showing up at the followee's front door.

Great question....for me, I don't follow kids, period. I do think it is creepy for 40, 50, 60 year olds to friend current student athletes, but to each their own.   If one thinks it is creep to facebook an 18 year old female MU volleyball player, I can't understand why it would be ok to do the exact same thing for a male 18 year old basketball player.  But hey, to each their own.   

[ChicosBailBonds]

Ever try Go Greek on Bedford?

Can't say I have

[ChicosBailBonds]

Nothing creepy about that Sultan.  In fact, most kids these days WANT to get followers on Twitter - and I have ZERO doubt the basketball recruits being courted by high major D-1 basketball and football programs have tons of followers from all kinds of schools fan bases - including adults in those fan bases.

Kids view Twitter largely as being a medium to build their own brand...and the more awareness of them, the more of a "brand" they have.

I'm well aware of what 18 to 22 year old kids want.  This just in, we're not 18 to 22 year old kids, we're supposed to be making decisions based on different standards.  18 to 22 year olds want a lot of things and think in a lot of ways that change once they get a little older, wiser, etc.

I'm also quite aware of how social media works, especially in my new gig where it is critical.  

Sultan is a creep for calling out my wife, then my dad.....no wonder he is a UW football fan, UW fans have a strange past of attacking parents and siblings of MU recruits so why would it be different for Sultan to do that of posters.  Totally classless...that's what makes him a creep.  Not one apology either.  Pathetic.  His comparison of his son's ex girlfriends in which his family has relationship is absurd.

I just hope no one here is stupid enough to tweet our recruits...it is a NCAA violation.  Will they do anything...unlikely, but it is against the rules regardless.

[Newsdreams]

Dirty old men in Scoop that follow HS athletes, has Ellenson tweeted about the visit, hey?