Bo Ryan retiring end of semester

[jesmu84]

So, this is not the Associated Press and I'm not saying this is the truth...but...the rumor is in this neighborhood:

1.  Bo had inappropriate relationship with a younger woman
2.  Younger woman had some loose associations with very sketchy characters
3.  Very sketchy characters made Bo and his family's life hell (which is sad)
4.  Things got potentially escalated in the last week
5.  One of said sketchy characters was murdered in Madison last Friday night/Saturday morning.
6.  Nothing incriminating at all toward Bo but bad decisions led to peripheral attachment to an ugly situation which would bring embarrassment, shame and distraction to the University and program.
7.  On top of an already odd and tense situation...well...you can see the timing issue.

I like playing detective: http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/Madison-Police-investigate-death-on-East-side-361663111.html

[warriorchick]

I did the same thing.

It's easy to find when Madison has had only 5 murders this year.

[Goose]

There might be a chance that his teams played more conservative on the court than he did off the court.

[jsglow]

New meaning for the swing offense?   

[Goose]

jsglow

Very well done.

[Da 'Lanche]

I like playing detective: http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/Madison-Police-investigate-death-on-East-side-361663111.html

Dots do tend to connect eventually....

[Goose]

Actually a potentially very sad ending to a remarkable career. If story is true, I feel badly for all parties involved. Hate UW and everyone in the program but hope he can leave town in peace.

[GooooMarquette]

New meaning for the swing offense?   

Have we been mispronouncing the schwing offense all these years?

[Dawson Rental]

With news like this, its gonna be very difficult for MU to keep up its reputation as the squirmy program in the state.

[jsglow]

We've enjoyed picking on our neighbors to the west but it's certainly true that Bo was a fantastic coach, ran an outstanding program, and has remained committed to the state throughout his career.  I really do hope that he gets to enjoy his retirement with his family and friends.

[naginiF]

With news like this, its gonna be very difficult for MU to keep up its reputation as the squirmy program in the state.

BTW - and i'm sure this is obvious - #'s 2-6 on the list are the internet feeding on itself and let's see if the conspiracy theory can grow to an obscene point. 

[hairy worthen]

We've enjoyed picking on our neighbors to the west but it's certainly true that Bo was a fantastic coach, ran an outstanding program, and has remained committed to the state throughout his career.  I really do hope that he gets to enjoy his retirement with his family and friends.

I hope he does also,  but only if he deserves to enjoy his retirement. If he did something wrong he should get what he deserves and not walk away because he is Bo Ryan.

[4everwarriors]

Hopefully Bo didn't pull a Pitino and was able to spend more than 3 seconds in da lane, ai na?

[hairy worthen]

Hopefully Bo didn't pull a Pitino and was able to spend more than 3 seconds in da lane, ai na?

Hell, at his age I would be impressed if he could actually make it work, unless he has grampas little helper.

[Silkk the Shaka]

So, this is not the Associated Press and I'm not saying this is the truth...but...the rumor is in this neighborhood:

1.  Bo had inappropriate relationship with a younger woman
2.  Younger woman had some loose associations with very sketchy characters
3.  Very sketchy characters made Bo and his family's life hell (which is sad)
4.  Things got potentially escalated in the last week
5.  One of said sketchy characters was murdered in Madison last Friday night/Saturday morning.
6.  Nothing incriminating at all toward Bo but bad decisions led to peripheral attachment to an ugly situation which would bring embarrassment, shame and distraction to the University and program.
7.  On top of an already odd and tense situation...well...you can see the timing issue.

There, I said  (or wrote) it.   BTW, the person who told me this has the absolute utmost respect and like for Bo and considers him a man with integrity and ethics who potentially made some bad decisions.

Just saying what everyone is alluding to....not saying it is true...the internet may be a wonderful tool of hyping speculation, rumor and gossip...but, his timing on all this is odd to say the least....if he was doing this to secure the long term prospects for Gard...could not have been more poorly orchestrated.    Let's see if more comes out....if not...I'm guilty of fueling horrible character assassination through speculation...but, eff it...it is a message board and it is not like I have to protect my self or my "sources."   

Again...did not mean to sound like a pseudo-insider....now I sound like a wild rumor monger....I am neither....or both...but happy where our program is heading.

More scotch anyone?

Better than I imagined! Much appreciated!

[Silkk the Shaka]

We've enjoyed picking on our neighbors to the west but it's certainly true that Bo was a fantastic coach, ran an outstanding program, and has remained committed to the state throughout his career.  I really do hope that he gets to enjoy his retirement with his family and friends.

Eff that, the guy's ego was & is ridiculously out of control. The deification of Bo has always sickened me, and it annoyed me even more when MU fans feed into it.

[Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup]

UW Athletics does not have a "bottomless well of taxpayer dollars."

Bo Ryan is (was) the highest-paid public employee in the State of Wisconsin. There's certainly plenty of resources available.

Can you put together TC, Buzz or even Als record against top 4 seeds? That's not a horrible record considering 2 of those losses were in the final last year.

Crean went 2-2 vs. Top 4 seeds at Marquette (Beat Pittsburgh & Kentucky, Lost to Kansas, Stanford). He's since gone 0-2 vs. Top 4 seeds at Indiana (Lost to Kentucky and Syracuse).

Buzz went 2-3 (Beat Syracuse and Miami, lost to Missouri, North Carolina, and Syracuse)

Al doesn't have a record against Top 4 seeds because the NCAA Tournament did not begin seeding as we know it until 1979.

My point is that Ryan's "record of NCAA success" largely rests on beating up on teams no one would consider contenders. Hell, Buzz Williams won more games against higher-seeded teams (3) than Bo Ryan did (2). Ryan should be commended for getting Bucky to the tournament consistently, but his record once they got there is mixed at best.

[warriorchick]

Bo Ryan is (was) the highest-paid public employee in the State of Wisconsin. There's certainly plenty of resources available.

Wojo is the highest-paid employee of Marquette.  Is Marquette a "bottomless well of dollars"?

[NickelDimer]

Bo's not as big a fan of the traditional as we thought?

[MU82]

So, this is not the Associated Press and I'm not saying this is the truth...but...the rumor is in this neighborhood:

1.  Bo had inappropriate relationship with a younger woman
2.  Younger woman had some loose associations with very sketchy characters
3.  Very sketchy characters made Bo and his family's life hell (which is sad)
4.  Things got potentially escalated in the last week
5.  One of said sketchy characters was murdered in Madison last Friday night/Saturday morning.
6.  Nothing incriminating at all toward Bo but bad decisions led to peripheral attachment to an ugly situation which would bring embarrassment, shame and distraction to the University and program.
7.  On top of an already odd and tense situation...well...you can see the timing issue.

There, I said  (or wrote) it.   BTW, the person who told me this has the absolute utmost respect and like for Bo and considers him a man with integrity and ethics who potentially made some bad decisions.

Just saying what everyone is alluding to....not saying it is true...the internet may be a wonderful tool of hyping speculation, rumor and gossip...but, his timing on all this is odd to say the least....if he was doing this to secure the long term prospects for Gard...could not have been more poorly orchestrated.    Let's see if more comes out....if not...I'm guilty of fueling horrible character assassination through speculation...but, eff it...it is a message board and it is not like I have to protect my self or my "sources."   

Again...did not mean to sound like a pseudo-insider....now I sound like a wild rumor monger....I am neither....or both...but happy where our program is heading.

More scotch anyone?

I feel a little dirtier having read that ... but I did enjoy it.

Nicely done. A pleasant contrast to those claiming to have insider knowledge of this or that but refusing to divulge any of it.

Now ... time for a shower!

[breadtree]

Bo Ryan is (was) the highest-paid public employee in the State of Wisconsin. There's certainly plenty of resources available.

Being a highly paid state employee has nothing to do with tax dollars.

http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/writers/pat_schneider/athletics-says-it-contributes-more-than-m-a-year-to/article_d053c924-a3c9-11e3-bef2-0019bb2963f4.html

[Benny B]

BTW - and i'm sure this is obvious - #'s 2-6 on the list are the internet feeding on itself and let's see if the conspiracy theory can grow to an obscene point.

This.  There have been rumors around Madison for a long time... ever since Bret B was cruising State St for coeds, people have been saying more and more things about Bo.  So whether there's any truth to that or not, it isn't exactly breaking news.

Of course, the staleness of rumors is not going to stop some "enterprising" people from trying to cash in, i.e. if #3 is true, then it's likely that #1 & #2 didn't lead to #3... #1 and #2 were the result of #3.

What probably happened is someone was trying to extort money from Bo, and whoever was working that #3, somebody worked up a #5 on them (or someone they knew).  If you want crazy rumors, start with those two, forget about #1,2,4,6 & 7 and work from there... in other words, these are Bo Ryan rumors we're talking about; don't half-ass it, go all in, and leave the fluff behind.

Personally, I'm really looking forward to Christmas next weekend with my extended family, if for nothing else, just to find out what's going through their heads right now.

[swimmer]

Ummm, are there any mods around here?  This thread needs to be blown up.  If something scandalous is behind Bo's sudden retirement, I'm sure it will come to light through the proper avenues in due time.  No need for the ugly rumor mongering. 

[We R Final Four]

This.  There have been rumors around Madison for a long time... ever since Bret B was cruising State St for coeds, people have been saying more and more things about Bo.  So whether there's any truth to that or not, it isn't exactly breaking news.

If there is any truth to Bo's infidelities and potential impaction on his departure......it will certainly be breaking news....at least on Scoop.

[wadesworld]

Ummm, are there any mods around here?  This thread needs to be blown up.  If something scandalous is behind Bo's sudden retirement, I'm sure it will come to light through the proper avenues in due time.  No need for the ugly rumor mongering.

Lol.