How have we taken a step back?

[jesmu84]

How do we reconcile that fact with him being paid in the top 10% of college basketball coaches?

Ever stop to think that maybe we have to overpay to get a coach of even wojo's ability? Marquette, as shown time and time again during coaching searches, isn't exactly a dream destination for the top 1% of bball coaches.

[WhiteTrash]

Ever stop to think that maybe we have to overpay to get a coach of even wojo's ability? Marquette, as shown time and time again during coaching searches, isn't exactly a dream destination for the top 1% of bball coaches.

Okay. Fair enough. We agree Wojo is overpaid. What is it about Marquette that requires us to overpay coaches? Our facilities, academics, tradition, fan support, faculty support, Milwaukee, weather, recruiting budget, the Big East? 

[jesmu84]

Okay. Fair enough. We agree Wojo is overpaid. What is it about Marquette that requires us to overpay coaches? Our facilities, academics, tradition, fan support, faculty support, Milwaukee, weather, recruiting budget, the Big East?

I never said that.

Marquette is a small school in the midwest. Not a hot-bed of talent. Not a super desirable location. Not a state school.

[Marcus92]

Marquette is also a Catholic, Jesuit institution. Beyond the advancement of knowledge (hopefully a goal of every university), MU's mission includes:

"...the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. All this we pursue for the greater glory of God and the common benefit of the human community."

That focus on faith and service influences the entire university -- including the athletic department and the men's basketball program.

In this regard, Wojo seems to be a very good fit for MU. But it's not for everyone.