Thanks To Bill Cords

[Texas Western]

Today was last day for Bill Cords. Really appreciate what Bill Cords did for the program the last year. Hopefully he can go back to enjoying retirement.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Today was last day for Bill Cords. Really appreciate what Bill Cords did for the program the last year. Hopefully he can go back to enjoying retirement.

Amen.

[barfolomew]

Today was last day for Bill Cords. Really appreciate what Bill Cords did for the program the last year. Hopefully he can go back to enjoying retirement.

And thanks for the previous 20 years as well.
I know there are some smallmouth up nort' in Lake Shishebogama with Bill's name on them. (which I guess would make them Billy's Bass?)

[ChicosBailBonds]

He was a good man to work for.  Served MU well.  Hope he and Gwen enjoy their retirement.

[Windyplayer]

He was a good man to work for.  Served MU well.  Hope he and Gwen enjoy their retirement.

Jesus, Chicos.

[Nukem2]

He was a good man to work for.  Served MU well.  Hope he and Gwen enjoy their retirement.

2nd retirement...   

[Tums Festival]

Today was last day for Bill Cords. Really appreciate what Bill Cords did for the program the last year. Hopefully he can go back to enjoying retirement.

He definitely did many good things for Marquette.

Thank you Mr. Cords for all your years of service.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Jesus, Chicos.

Sorry if a personal experience offends.  He did good things at MU and he was a good man to work for.  I don't take anything back.  If it offends, ignore. 

[chapman]

Cords and Wild did far more than MU should have had to ask of them.  Hope MU can do some things to make sure everyone remembers that.

[Dawson Rental]

Sorry if a personal experience offends.  He did good things at MU and he was a good man to work for.  I don't take anything back.  If it offends, ignore. 

+1  Let the man pay his respects Windy.

[Nukem2]

Sorry if a personal experience offends.  He did good things at MU and he was a good man to work for.  I don't take anything back.  If it offends, ignore. 

Yeah, that poster is way off base here.  Cords is just a decent man and don't think he has too many detractors about his work.

[Windyplayer]

Yeah, that poster is way off base here.  Cords is just a decent man and don't think he has too many detractors about his work.

Nope, I stand by my comment and it has nothing to do with Bill Cords. Nothing.

[coffee cup]

It seems to me if the sole purpose of a post is to express gratitude and focus on Bill Cords than stating something like, "Bill's work was tremendous! Thanks." would suffice.

Further, it seems to me if it is important for some reason for others on the board to know that you worked for Bill and know him (and no, I don’t know why this would be important to a grown man) than your post might not solely be about Bill and thanking him but also gratuitously include the not subtle reminder to the board that you worked for him and EVEN KNOW HIS WIFE’S NAME!

Weird.

[Archies Bat]

Nope, I stand by my comment and it has nothing to do with Bill Cords. Nothing.

Some of you guys make me laugh and shake my head at the same time.

[jsglow]

Thanks Bill.  (I've only met and talked with him a couple of times.  But I did know the last two Athletic Directors if that matters to you guys.)

Quick story about how gracious a man Bill is.  Last May I was able to arrange a private tour of the Al for chick's parents during graduation weekend.  I'm sure many of you have toured the facility but they hadn't been on campus for any reason since we got married decades ago so it was a nice homecoming for them to watch their oldest grandaughter graduate.  So we're wrapping things up by the Al statue after a very nice personal tour and out comes Bill from the office.  He stops, asks about our weekend plans, etc. and proceeds to regale my father in law with Al stories from the 70s for 15 minutes.  More fine Marquette hospitality. 

[willie warrior]

It seems to me if the sole purpose of a post is to express gratitude and focus on Bill Cords than stating something like, "Bill's work was tremendous! Thanks." would suffice.

Further, it seems to me if it is important for some reason for others on the board to know that you worked for Bill and know him (and no, I don’t know why this would be important to a grown man) than your post might not solely be about Bill and thanking him but also gratuitously include the not subtle reminder to the board that you worked for him and EVEN KNOW HIS WIFE’S NAME!

Weird.

A guy pays Cords a compliment, and you read the entire tax code into it. You sir are weird.

[mu_hilltopper]

Seriously, congratulations, Chicos-haters.   You've turned a thread thanking Bill Cords into a bunch of crap.  And don't go saying "Chicos started it."  You did. 

For the love of all that is holy, you find Chicos irritating to read, so use the ignore function and stop being irritated about him, bitching about him. 

Stop reading the posts that irritate you, reporting them to moderators.   Use the ignore button and get on with your lives.

In conclusion, thanks, Bill Cords.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Seriously, congratulations, Chicos-haters.   You've turned a thread thanking Bill Cords into a bunch of crap.  And don't go saying "Chicos started it."  You did. 

For the love of all that is holy, you find Chicos irritating to read, so use the ignore function and stop being irritated about him, bitching about him. 

Stop reading the posts that irritate you, reporting them to moderators.   Use the ignore button and get on with your lives.

In conclusion, thanks, Bill Cords.

This. Don't associate a post with a username. There was no foul in the post. Enjoy your retirement Bill.

[NYWarrior]

In conclusion, thanks, Bill Cords.

Mr. Cords - Thank you

[jsglow]

A guy pays Cords a compliment, and you read the entire tax code into it. You sir are weird.

Huh?  I was just teasing Chicos.  Not worried about it either way.  I was simply telling a nice story about Cords from earlier this year.  Have a great day.

[ChicosBailBonds]

It seems to me if the sole purpose of a post is to express gratitude and focus on Bill Cords than stating something like, "Bill's work was tremendous! Thanks." would suffice.

Further, it seems to me if it is important for some reason for others on the board to know that you worked for Bill and know him (and no, I don’t know why this would be important to a grown man) than your post might not solely be about Bill and thanking him but also gratuitously include the not subtle reminder to the board that you worked for him and EVEN KNOW HIS WIFE’S NAME!

Weird.

I hope Coach Wojo and his wife Lindsay enjoy their stay at Marquette and eventually when they retire together.  Same goes for our new AD Bill Scholl and his wife Julie.  Usually marriage is teamwork.  I wish them all well at MU, and in their future endeavors together as a team.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I hope Coach Wojo and his wife Lindsay enjoy their stay at Marquette and eventually when they retire together.  Same goes for our new AD Bill Scholl and his wife Julie.  Usually marriage is teamwork.  I wish them all well at MU, and in their future endeavors together as a team.

Hahaha, nicely done.

[Dawson Rental]

Huh?  I was just teasing Chicos.  Not worried about it either way.  I was simply telling a nice story about Cords from earlier this year.  Have a great day.

Willie wasn't responding to you js, he quoted coffee cup whom his dismay was with.

[The Equalizer]

It seems to me if the sole purpose of a post is to express gratitude and focus on Bill Cords than stating something like, "Bill's work was tremendous! Thanks." would suffice.

Further, it seems to me if it is important for some reason for others on the board to know that you worked for Bill and know him (and no, I don’t know why this would be important to a grown man) than your post might not solely be about Bill and thanking him but also gratuitously include the not subtle reminder to the board that you worked for him and EVEN KNOW HIS WIFE’S NAME!

Weird.

Anyone who ever bothered to read Cords' official MU bio knows his wife's name.

http://www.gomarquette.com/school-bio/marq-athdirector.html

"He and his wife, Gwen, reside in Brookfield. Daughter, Lisa, graduated from Marquette in May, 1998, with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts and son, Aaron, is a senior in Marquette's electrical engineering program."

If this is so weird, why do you suppose that MU's athletic department--which Bill Cords ran--includes such information?

[Windyplayer]

Some of you guys make me laugh and shake my head at the same time.

Based on all accounts, Bill Cords was a huge advocate for the basketball program and his stewardship resulted in nationally recognized product on the court. But, and I ask this fully expecting educated, valid points, what exactly did he do? As an MU fan, I'm genuinely curious to know. Seems like a great guy and I hope I have an opportunity to meet him at some point.

I was just a little agitated with Chicos post given his history--I don't need to know that you worked for him unless you expound on why he was great to work for or that you know his wife's name. The well-wishing is all well and good, but don't use it as an opportunity to boost your "street cred" without anecdotes or rehashing some of his successes.

[mu-rara]

Nope, I stand by my comment and it has nothing to do with Bill Cords. Nothing.

You are ridiculous.

[Windyplayer]

You are ridiculous.

Um, OK. Maybe I should have posted another topic that covered Cords' accomplishments at MU--I certainly didn't want to hijack this thread which is why I explicitly referenced Chicos in my two-word initial reply. It was only after a wave of replies bad-mouthing my intentions that I felt necessary to post again.

Like I said, it had nothing to do with Cords.  I trust that he did very good things at MU--I just don't know what they were and would love some answers from guys and gals that have been around the program longer than I have.

And guy, let's not act like Cords is refreshing this page every 5 minutes and that he's now outraged that HIS thread has been hijacked.

[Windyplayer]

Here's a start...

http://www.gomarquette.com/genrel/bill_cords_881784.html

[ChicosBailBonds]

Based on all accounts, Bill Cords was a huge advocate for the basketball program and his stewardship resulted in nationally recognized product on the court. But, and I ask this fully expecting educated, valid points, what exactly did he do? As an MU fan, I'm genuinely curious to know. Seems like a great guy and I hope I have an opportunity to meet him at some point.

I was just a little agitated with Chicos post given his history--I don't need to know that you worked for him unless you expound on why he was great to work for or that you know his wife's name. The well-wishing is all well and good, but don't use it as an opportunity to boost your "street cred" without anecdotes or rehashing some of his successes.

It's a message board, we are a product of our experiences in life.  I'm going to post based on my experiences, you can post whichever way you wish.   Since very few if any people here ever worked for the man but were only pontificating from an external point of view how good he has been for MU, I added an innocent statement to say he was also a good man to work for.  His wife is a lovely lady.  I wish them both well.

If you would like further information about why, then let me point you to this piece from a number of years ago that I wrote when Bill retired.  A good retrospective of Bill's career at MU if I do say so myself.  Perhaps I will update it with an addendum. 

http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2006/10/my-years-with-bill-cords-personal.html

[mu-rara]

Um, OK. Maybe I should have posted another topic that covered Cords' accomplishments at MU--I certainly didn't want to hijack this thread which is why I explicitly referenced Chicos in my two-word initial reply. It was only after a wave of replies bad-mouthing my intentions that I felt necessary to post again.

Like I said, it had nothing to do with Cords.  I trust that he did very good things at MU--I just don't know what they were and would love some answers from guys and gals that have been around the program longer than I have.

And guy, let's not act like Cords is refreshing this page every 5 minutes and that he's now outraged that HIS thread has been hijacked.

I was referring to your mindless reaction to anything Chicos posts.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Here's a start...

http://www.gomarquette.com/genrel/bill_cords_881784.html

Windy....thanks for referencing gomarquette.com.  Always makes me feel a little warm and fuzzy since I created the site back in 1995 (see, there's a personal reference, but something most people probably didn't know....that may irritate you).

I think you may want to look at this bio of Bill.   http://www.gomarquette.com/school-bio/marq-athdirector.html

You may also want to look at these or just about every other one out there.  I mentioned Gwen because everyone on the staff knew her and really liked her.  I wish them both well in retirement.

http://www.gomarquette.com/genrel/bill_scholl_922680.html

http://www.gomarquette.com/genrel/broeker_mike00.html

http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/steve_wojciechowski_893733.html

So on and so forth. 

[Windyplayer]

Windy....thanks for referencing gomarquette.com.  Always makes me feel a little warm and fuzzy since I created the site back in 1995 (see, there's a personal reference, but something most people probably didn't know....that may irritate you).

I think you may want to look at this bio of Bill.   http://www.gomarquette.com/school-bio/marq-athdirector.html

You may also want to look at these or just about every other one out there.  I mentioned Gwen because everyone on the staff knew her and really liked her.  I wish them both well in retirement.

http://www.gomarquette.com/genrel/bill_scholl_922680.html

http://www.gomarquette.com/genrel/broeker_mike00.html

http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/steve_wojciechowski_893733.html

So on and so forth. 

The point being, let's hear some anecdotes, stories about made him great and why we're dedicating a thread to his retirement (the gomarquette reference was more tongue in cheek). I'll be more explicit next time. Though, that is an interesting tidbit regarding the genesis of gomarquette.com.

[Windyplayer]

Windy....thanks for referencing gomarquette.com.  Always makes me feel a little warm and fuzzy since I created the site back in 1995 (see, there's a personal reference, but something most people probably didn't know....that may irritate you).

I think you may want to look at this bio of Bill.   http://www.gomarquette.com/school-bio/marq-athdirector.html

You may also want to look at these or just about every other one out there.  I mentioned Gwen because everyone on the staff knew her and really liked her.  I wish them both well in retirement.

http://www.gomarquette.com/genrel/bill_scholl_922680.html

http://www.gomarquette.com/genrel/broeker_mike00.html

http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/steve_wojciechowski_893733.html

So on and so forth. 

And Chicos, did you really not expect to catch some flak? I believe you re: your relationships with Cords and his wife, but it's kind of like the boy that cried wolf.

[Avenue Commons]

A guy pays Cords a compliment, and you read the entire tax code into it. You sir are weird.

What was read between the lines was the patented CBB name dropping.

If one wants to send Bill Cords a personal message, this isn't the time nor place to do it.

[Nukem2]

What was read between the lines was the patented CBB name dropping.

If one wants to send Bill Cords a personal message, this isn't the time nor place to do it.

Come on, the guy worked for Cords and expressed his thoughts.  No need to bash him.  Don't think this is name dropping here. 

[Chicos' Buzz Scandal Countdown]

Seriously, congratulations, Chicos-haters.   You've turned a thread thanking Bill Cords into a bunch of crap.  And don't go saying "Chicos started it."  You did. 

For the love of all that is holy, you find Chicos irritating to read, so use the ignore function and stop being irritated about him, bitching about him. 

Stop reading the posts that irritate you, reporting them to moderators.   Use the ignore button and get on with your lives.

In conclusion, thanks, Bill Cords.

Only thing I'll ask is that Chicos' name is modified to reflect his compulsion to humble-brag with every post.

[ttheisen]

19 days until Wisconsin Lutheran.

[ChicosBailBonds]

And Chicos, did you really not expect to catch some flak? I believe you re: your relationships with Cords and his wife, but it's kind of like the boy that cried wolf.

Nope, didn't expect it. No one is crying wolf.  Some people want to find stuff that isn't there, always has been around here...not what is said but who says the what.  Plenty of people have come out and commented to you.  I'm sure now you know that spouses are included in just about every bio MU (or any school) does.

Best of luck to the Cords moving forward.  Did a lot of good for the university, good man to work for and with.

I'm out

[leever]

I'm out

I doubt that.

[Henry Sugar]

MU owes so much to Bill Cords. He has been a remarkable steward of the athletics program, and Marquette is better with him having been a part of the University.

[mu03eng]

In all seriousness, when you lay out MU's peaks and valleys over the last 30 years I think a ton of the peaks are directly attributable to Mr. Cords or during his tenure with a minimum of the down side issues.  Great leader for the program and one who has managed to leave the program even higher than when he left it the first time.

BRAVO ZULU

[Skatastrophy]

This forum would be very nice if everyone just refrained from posting anything.

[Archies Bat]

This forum would be very nice if everyone just refrained from posting anything.

[4everwarriors]

Crean sucks

[wadesworld]

Crean sucks

+1.  Thank you for bringing this back on topic.  Always on point 4never.

[wadesworld]

Windy....thanks for referencing gomarquette.com.  Always makes me feel a little warm and fuzzy since I created the site back in 1995 (see, there's a personal reference, but something most people probably didn't know....that may irritate you).

I think you may want to look at this bio of Bill.   http://www.gomarquette.com/school-bio/marq-athdirector.html

You may also want to look at these or just about every other one out there.  I mentioned Gwen because everyone on the staff knew her and really liked her.  I wish them both well in retirement.

http://www.gomarquette.com/genrel/bill_scholl_922680.html

http://www.gomarquette.com/genrel/broeker_mike00.html

http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/steve_wojciechowski_893733.html

So on and so forth. 

Great, last time I ever go to gomarquette.com.

[River rat]

Chicos obnoxious Humble brag bail bonds.

could anyone even imagine working with the guy??!!

 

^


coworkers

[Skatastrophy]

Thank you, Bill Cords

[mu_hilltopper]

This forum would be very nice if everyone just refrained from posting anything.

Truer words.

[tower912]

Thank you, Bill Cords, for your many contributions to Marquette.
Thank you, hilltopper, for being one of the moderators of scoop.
Thank you, 'ignore' button.   

[coffee cup]

"What was read between the lines was the patented CBB name dropping.

If one wants to send Bill Cords a personal message, this isn't the time nor place to do it."

This. Is the post about Bill Cord's significant contributions to the university? Yes, in part. Does it also humblebrag. Of course it does. Patently. Does this poster do this frequently? I think so and I think his post detracted from the thread.

Also, if you are outraged and aghast that this thread about Bill (and Gwen!) has been desecrated you may be overrating the import of this board.

[Windyplayer]

Nope, didn't expect it. No one is crying wolf.  Some people want to find stuff that isn't there, always has been around here...not what is said but who says the what.  Plenty of people have come out and commented to you.  I'm sure now you know that spouses are included in just about every bio MU (or any school) does.

Best of luck to the Cords moving forward.  Did a lot of good for the university, good man to work for and with.

I'm out

OK, I feel like I'm on crazy pills.

[Windyplayer]

Thank you, Bill Cords, for your many contributions to Marquette.
Thank you, hilltopper, for being one of the moderators of scoop.
Thank you, 'ignore' button.   

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.

-My boy, Aristotle.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.

-My boy, Aristotle.

Did you just quote Aristotle in defense of calling out a stranger for subtly humble bragging on the internet? Not sure if that is high five or head shake worthy

[Windyplayer]

Did you just quote Aristotle in defense of calling out a stranger for subtly humble bragging on the internet? Not sure if that is high five or head shake worthy

It was more for those that ignore users when they run into legitimate opinions that they don't agree with.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Thank you, Bill Cords, for your many contributions to Marquette.
Thank you, hilltopper, for being one of the moderators of scoop.
Thank you, 'ignore' button.   

I thought this was going to be a Haiku at first..................

[tower912]

I have fought with and for Chico's for nigh on a decade.    Every now and then, for my own sanity, I need to not read several hundred posts by him.   I am currently in one of those cycles.    

[4everwarriors]

Is Crash on vacation, again?

[mu_hilltopper]

Also, if you are outraged and aghast that this thread about Bill (and Gwen!) has been desecrated you may be overrating the import of this board.

You are new around here.  This forum is desecrated on an hourly basis.