Wojo's contract extended through 2021-2022 season per ESPN

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Maybe he's trying to land a HS class of 2021 stud that wants some more assurance that Wojo will be around when he matriculates

Zaire Wade?

[MUfan12]

Joey Hauser would graduate college in 2022.

Just sayin.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Zaire Wade?

Yeah let's get that rumor started!

Wade did send out an instagram pic of his backyard court emblazoned with MU logos/colors not too long ago with the caption "A father can dream" so....

[TallTitan34]

Yeah let's get that rumor started!

Wade did send out an instagram pic of his backyard court emblazoned with MU logos/colors not too long ago with the caption "A father can dream" so....

[WarriorPride68]

Done deal

[Marqevans]

Exactly ... MU extended his contract to 2022 meaning that no matter what happens next, Wojo gets a paycheck to 2022.

In return Wojo should have shown some love back by letting MU insert a bigger buyout to act as a poison pill and a commitment to MU.

What would be interesting is if Wojo agreed to a huge buyout but had waivers in it (like if Duke called).  Just speculating here.

No doubt there is a Duke buyout clause. Even if there wasn't, if Duke really wanted him, they would pay any penalty involved.

[Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup]

Perspective: If contracts were promises, Tom Crean would still be the coach at Marquette.

2006: Marquette extends Tom Crean's contract through 2016-17 season.
2008: Crean gone.
http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/091906aaa.html


In this business, contracts are frequently worth the paper they're printed on.

[tower912]

Perspective: If contracts were promises, Tom Crean would still be the coach at Marquette.

2006: Marquette extends Tom Crean's contract through 2016-17 season.
2008: Crean gone.

Phew.   Dodged that bullet. 

[ChicosBailBonds]

I don't have a a big problem with this, but why right now?  Why not wait until the end of the school year?

Yup, I agree.  Would have waited another year.  Still way too early to judge fully, but so far so good. 

[Class71]

Don't forget no bar room fights, etc.etc.

[Jay Bee]

Non-event. Unless the contract is extraordinarily rare, this isn't a lot more than a nice little gesture. Contracts are 'broken' all the time.

[dgies9156]

Reminds me of the celebrated Chones triplets. Were supposed to save our program.

Or Michael Jordan's kids.

Sometimes the acorn not only falls far from the tree -- it gets launched into space it's so far away.

Zaire -- if you're good we're there. DWade... you're one of a kind. We love that court!

[wadesworld]

Doesn't essentially mean stink. If he wants ta walk, he'll walk. If his boss wansta say adios, that'll happen regardless. No downside ta either party slappin' the old John Hancock on a piece of parchment, ai na? Fanbase gets all warm and fuzzy over it, doe.

The good Doc with the voice of reason once again.

[warriorchick]

Could it have anything to do with it being the end of the calendar year? Like that was some sort of deadline or something?

[Loose Cannon]

Could it have anything to do with it being the end of the calendar year? Like that was some sort of deadline or something?

  Good Point.

[Goose]

Basically a non event IMO. Have no problem with extension and hope Wojo is here when contract is due to expire.

[Jay Bee]

Could it have anything to do with it being the end of the calendar year? Like that was some sort of deadline or something?

Would make no sense.

[spartan3186]

Could it have anything to do with it being the end of the calendar year? Like that was some sort of deadline or something?

Doesn't Marquette's fiscal year end in June? I would imagine contracts are aligned with the fiscal year. I know my annual donations are on the Jul - Jun schedule

[MUsoxfan]

Doesn't Marquette's fiscal year end in June? I would imagine contracts are aligned with the fiscal year. I know my annual donations are on the Jul - Jun schedule

I think it just means they like Wojo on and off the court. I'm sure he knows the off court "game" better than most.

I'll just assume that Wojo is incomparable to Buzz when it comes to blue & gold tied events.

[bilsu]

Perspective: If contracts were promises, Tom Crean would still be the coach at Marquette.

2006: Marquette extends Tom Crean's contract through 2016-17 season.
2008: Crean gone.
http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/091906aaa.html


In this business, contracts are frequently worth the paper they're printed on.

The long-term contract is why Crean still has a job at Indiana. Long-term contracts favor the coach more than the University. Personally, I think it was too soon to extend Wojo's contract.

[Eldon]

https://twitter.com/preslovell/status/681926638582558721

Signed it in a white tshirt

Thought you were joking until I clicked the link.

BTW, I love that Willie is the first one to comment

[Jay Bee]

The long-term contract is why Crean still has a job at Indiana. Long-term contracts favor the coach more than the University. Personally, I think it was too soon to extend Wojo's contract.

That contract was so extremely rare and bizarre. The I4/Crean contract was also lied about and people were misled. LateNightHoops.com was the only one to report on it and that was met for a YEAR of doubts and claims that LateNightHoops.com couldn't possibly be right.

In other words, it's a bad example.

The devil is ALWAYS in the details and since we can't see the details, it's difficult to know for certain.. but I'm quite confident if Wojo is around for another 3+ years, you will absolutely see yet another contract change (including more $$$ immediately).

Total non-event.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

And he's practicing free throws.

[Chicos' Buzz Scandal Countdown]

That contract was so extremely rare and bizarre. The I4/Crean contract was also lied about and people were misled. LateNightHoops.com was the only one to report on it and that was met for a YEAR of doubts and claims that LateNightHoops.com couldn't possibly be right.

In other words, it's a bad example.

The devil is ALWAYS in the details and since we can't see the details, it's difficult to know for certain.. but I'm quite confident if Wojo is around for another 3+ years, you will absolutely see yet another contract change (including more $$$ immediately).

Total non-event.

True..... I'm also guessing Wojo wasn't pulling anything near what Buzz was (and still isn't), but this would represent a nice raise for him. I wonder if we even signed him for $1m/year initially.

[brewcity77]

My guess is this is just a PR move more than anything. Looks good for potential recruits that Wojo will be around, comes on the heels of a 9-game winning streak so spirits around the program are high, and as many have mentioned, there's no real downside (he can still leave if he wants, he can still be fired if MU wants).

More than anything, though, I think it does reinforce that Wojo has a good relationship with the powers-that-be at Marquette. When Buzz was rolling, he signed a "new" deal annually. I'd be perfectly fine with Wojo doing the exact same thing. When you can walk into a recruit's house every year and say "you know I'll be there, I just signed a new contract" it gives the right impression.