All of a sudden Buzz becomes likeable again...

[Herman Cain]

Buzz was and has always been likeable.  MU basically showed him the door in a classic case of self-righteousness, and politically correct, knee-jerk, overreaction.  Amateur hour by BOT and Athletic Department under Pilarz/Larry Williams.

I agree with this analysis .

[wadesworld]

Buzz was and has always been likeable.  MU basically showed him the door in a classic case of self-righteousness, and politically correct, knee-jerk, overreaction.  Amateur hour by BOT and Athletic Department under Pilarz/Larry Williams.

Yeah...no.

[Badgerhater]

I want Buzz to beat 'em, just to see how much it pisses off Oates, Potrykus, and the like.

+1  You have just said the one thing that should unite every faction of Scoop.

I can sometimes respect certain players on UW, but never those asshats.

[warriorchick]

Hope Buzz blows out UW and then Nova blows out Buzz

This. Buzz gets humiliated by the conference that wasn't good enough for him.

[The Process]

I think we would all spit our beers out laughing if Buzz won versus UW and then...

[cheebs09]

I think we would all spit our beers out laughing if Buzz won versus UW and then...

I think he should go to midcourt and jump around.

[forgetful]

Buzz was and has always been likeable.  MU basically showed him the door in a classic case of self-righteousness, and politically correct, knee-jerk, overreaction.  Amateur hour by BOT and Athletic Department under Pilarz/Larry Williams.

Disagree.  He was likable and quirky at first, until you realized his entire schtick was just an act and that he was really a self righteous As*909e as an individual. 

[Dr. Blackheart]

https://youtu.be/fAM5qah_5os

[warriorchick]

Disagree.  He was likable and quirky at first, until you realized his entire schtick was just an act and that he was really a self righteous As*909e as an individual.

Yep.  I will never forgive him for making that video about Buzz's Bunch where special needs kids were crying while talking about how much they loved him, when it turned out it was just propaganda for his job search.

[Mutaman]

Disagree.  He was likable and quirky at first, until you realized his entire schtick was just an act and that he was really a self righteous As*909e as an individual.

If you are familiar with my posting history, you know I don't suffer self righteous As*909e gladly. But its a trait I can live with re the coach of the team I root for if he  knows how to win.

[brewcity77]

I think we would all spit our beers out laughing if Buzz won versus UW and then...

What would make that even better is that both Buzz and West Virginia are playing in the same building tomorrow.

[Goose]

I hope the Buzzer wins by 60 points!!! Plenty not to like about him, but he had us on the map for awhile and this fan appreciated that. Looking back 4-5 years ago and remembering that we were close to being the real deal and hoping to get there again.
Good luck, Buzzer. Kick some ass!!

[vogue65]

Why must we always revise history?
The BOT replaced the athletic administrators, the administratiors replaced the coach, then the BOT replaced the athletic administrators.
Bush league BOT, go Buzz do your thing.  Help underprivileged kids like yourself find their way in life, go where you find love, and beat Nova the ultimate example of prevledge in the BE.  BTW, MU as currently constituted is not far behind.

[GGGG]

Why must we always revise history?
The BOT replaced the athletic administrators, the administratiors replaced the coach, then the BOT replaced the athletic administrators.
Bush league BOT, go Buzz do your thing.  Help underprivileged kids like yourself find their way in life, go where you find love, and beat Nova the ultimate example of prevledge in the BE.  BTW, MU as currently constituted is not far behind.

Why must we always whitewash history?

There were significant issues with Buzz during his tenure.  Do you need me to go over those again?  The administration and BOT overreacted.  There were problems on both sides.

Hopefully we are in a better place now.

[burger]

Violation of Rodent Anus is the prime directive......

Then do the Buzz dance at center court.....of course.....

[Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup]

There's an old story which may, in fact, be a joke, about a freshman Democratic Congressman who declares that a Republican across the aisle is "the enemy." A more seasoned Congressman says "Son, the Republicans are the opposition. The Senate is the enemy."

With that in mind,

Hokie Hokie Hokie Hi
Techs, Techs, VPI...

[Dr. Blackheart]

Why must we always revise history?
The BOT replaced the athletic administrators, the administratiors replaced the coach, then the BOT replaced the athletic administrators.
Bush league BOT, go Buzz do your thing.  Help underprivileged kids like yourself find their way in life, go where you find love, and beat Nova the ultimate example of prevledge in the BE.  BTW, MU as currently constituted is not far behind.

You got the replacement order a bit wrong

[Marqevans]

Hoping Buzz does the "Beer Barrel Polka" across the court in a "cheesehead".

[Hubert Davis]

I'm a huge Buzz fan and it goes beyond basketball. He is a good-hearted person.

Go Buzz and go VT!

[TheGym]

Why must we always whitewash history?

There were significant issues with Buzz during his tenure.  Do you need me to go over those again?  The administration and BOT overreacted.  There were problems on both sides.

Hopefully we are in a better place now.

This is correct, many seem to forget what was going on within the program under Buzz.  I am proud of the way our university handled the situation after the initial foot fault.  Buzz had to go.

[Goose]

The Gym

Had long discussion on that topic last night and do not agree completely with you. If MU felt the program was in a bad place and did not like the direction under Buzz, they have should have fired him ASAP. In today's environment not making swift decisions only leads to bigger problems. If Buzz was bad apple, he should have been removed from his position the first day BOT knew he was bad apple.

[GGGG]

Yeah I don't think Buzz "had to go" either.  They wanted Buzz to do things differently, some for good reason, but handled it poorly, and he left. 

[Sir Lawrence]

The Gym

Had long discussion on that topic last night and do not agree completely with you. If MU felt the program was in a bad place and did not like the direction under Buzz, they have should have fired him ASAP. In today's environment not making swift decisions only leads to bigger problems. If Buzz was bad apple, he should have been removed from his position the first day BOT knew he was bad apple.

Goose, you might have better information than I do, but my understanding is that Buzz pushed, pushed some more, pushed even harder, and the BOT finally said "no way, Jose" and off he went.  They (the BOT) gave in to virtually every demand he made, and I think he decided "what the hell, let's see how far I can push them" and they finally got some back bone and had enough.  I know for a certainty that his wife didn't want to leave.   Good coach, very weird dude. 

[T-Bone]

I will continue to dislike him for half-assing his final season.  Do your job and quit pouting about it.  If he left while putting his best effort in, I'd wish him well.  He tanked, he didn't care, and that's BS. 

[Goose]

Sir Lawrence

Good to hear from you. Agreed on Buzz being a weird dude. You are correct on the pushing part, but the other issues made the pushing unbearable. I think the BOT could have more back bone when other issues came to light and they did not. IMO, they were hypocrites in regards to Buzz.

T Bone

Agreed he tanked his last season. Quite possibly because he gone from MU job a year earlier.