[Paint Touches] Playing Hauser was dumb and dangerous

[skianth16]

Whats so odd about that?  PT is pretty well known.

It is? I assumed it was just a blog with contributors writing for free because they're fans. I wouldn't expect it to be known at all outside of the MU fanbase. I don't really even expect it to be all that well known within the MU fanbase. Not the case?

[MU82]

Wojo actually knows about the article? And cares? To the point of being livid? Yikes.

Maybe somebody showed it to him, or maybe he reads that site occasionally.

Whatever, nobody likes to see his or her integrity impugned.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

It is? I assumed it was just a blog with contributors writing for free because they're fans. I wouldn't expect it to be known at all outside of the MU fanbase. I don't really even expect it to be all that well known within the MU fanbase. Not the case?

We may be bums typing away in our attics, but we're popular bums!

[skianth16]

Maybe somebody showed it to him, or maybe he reads that site occasionally.

Whatever, nobody likes to see his or her integrity impugned.

Can't disagree with that, but coaches know that's going to happen to them. I'm surprised he acknowledged it, unless someone specifically brought it up. There are tons of blogs written about teams that regularly question coaches on their lineups, play calling, game planning, etc, etc. They can't respond to those kinds of things. I get that they're human and they want to defend themselves, but most just ignore this kind of stuff. If Ben Steele wrote it in the JS, that's one thing, but some online blog I think should be ignored. I have a feeling this board would be all over Gard or Mack, or Wright if they responded to a blog post. 

[skianth16]

We may be bums typing away in our attics, but we're popular bums!

No disrespect meant to the PT team. I love the work and read the site regularly. I just didn't think it'd be on Wojo's radar.

[real chili 83]

Only thread that counts is “recruiting”.  Sam will be okay.  He is in the best hands money can buy.

Smoked meats thread is pretty important too

[GGGG]

It is? I assumed it was just a blog with contributors writing for free because they're fans. I wouldn't expect it to be known at all outside of the MU fanbase. I don't really even expect it to be all that well known within the MU fanbase. Not the case?

Buzz alluded to them in a press conference once.  They know about it.

[jsglow]

They know about PTs; they know about Scoop too; but not sure they listen to Joe/Eng  .  They're just smart enough not to read us, especially during the year.

[MuMark]

Can't disagree with that, but coaches know that's going to happen to them. I'm surprised he acknowledged it, unless someone specifically brought it up. There are tons of blogs written about teams that regularly question coaches on their lineups, play calling, game planning, etc, etc. They can't respond to those kinds of things. I get that they're human and they want to defend themselves, but most just ignore this kind of stuff. If Ben Steele wrote it in the JS, that's one thing, but some online blog I think should be ignored. I have a feeling this board would be all over Gard or Mack, or Wright if they responded to a blog post.

Homer brought up Sam's injury and impending surgery. Wojo never mentioned PT by name but it was clear who he was talking about as he made his points.

I'm sure Scott  brought it to his attention.......https://twitter.com/uwpgrad1997/status/976518299331825664?s=21

[GooooMarquette]

Smoked meats thread is pretty important too

And the NM thread.

#freetheNMthread

[MU82]

Can't disagree with that, but coaches know that's going to happen to them. I'm surprised he acknowledged it, unless someone specifically brought it up. There are tons of blogs written about teams that regularly question coaches on their lineups, play calling, game planning, etc, etc. They can't respond to those kinds of things. I get that they're human and they want to defend themselves, but most just ignore this kind of stuff. If Ben Steele wrote it in the JS, that's one thing, but some online blog I think should be ignored. I have a feeling this board would be all over Gard or Mack, or Wright if they responded to a blog post.

There is a difference between somebody questioning the defense you choose to play or your substitution pattern ... and somebody accusing you of caring so little about one of your players that you would put him in a dangerous situation.

As to the difference between a newspaper and a blog ... the lines have been blurred for years. Everybody is "the media."

I don't blame Wojo for not being thrilled about this - and I'm one of the Scoopers who called him out for his poor comportment at a press conference last month.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Reading this bizarre thread i was wondering when it would reach the possimpible.

In all seriousness I think we're all missing the most important/Scoopiest question.......does 'dumb and dangerous' have the same meme legs as #donedeal?

Let's give it a test run.

1) Bringing back the politics board would be dumb and dangerous.

2) Not buying AAPL at 90 is dumb and dangerous.

3) Eating red delicious apples would be dumb and dangerous.

Yep, I'd say it has serious meme potential.

[MU82]

Let's give it a test run.

1) Bringing back the politics board would be dumb and dangerous.

2) Not buying AAPL at 90 is dumb and dangerous.

3) Eating red delicious apples would be dumb and dangerous.

Yep, I'd say it has serious meme potential.

When I was a teenager, my response to this woulda been: "Your mama's dumb and dangerous!" I learned not to make your mama jokes by the time I reached my 20s, though.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

When I was a teenager, my response to this woulda been: "You're mama's dumb and dangerous!" I learned not to make your mama jokes by the time I reached my 20s, though.

No, you are mama's dumb and dangerous.

Making "your mama" jokes also dumb and dangerous.

[MU82]

No, you are mama's dumb and dangerous.

Making "your mama" jokes also dumb and dangerous.

Hilarious jokes like mine aren't as hilarious when I use the wrong form of "your." I blame Wojo!

[WarriorDad]

I don't blame Wojo for being upset.  It calls his integrity into question along with the medical staff.  That means another thing he has to explain to recruits and those looking for a reasons of doubt.  Wojo cares about his players, doctors take an oath and use ethical reasoning about their patients and they have to deal with an article from someone that isn't in the medical profession, didn't interview Sam Hauser, and wildly speculated on what the decision was.

Yes, Wojo should be upset.   A chance for the publication and author to admit they screwed up.

[MUfan12]

"Everybody gets opinions even if they're dumb and dangerous."

Wojo went in. Homer asks around the 4 minute mark- http://www.espn.com/espnradio/playPopup?id=22875321

[WarriorDad]

"Everybody gets opinions even if they're dumb and dangerous."

Wojo went in. Homer asks around the 4 minute mark- http://www.espn.com/espnradio/playPopup?id=22875321

Great response by Wojo.  Defending his player, defending his program, his staff, the medical people and himself.  That was a polite tongue lashing. VERY GOOD WOJO!

[brewcity77]

Great response by Wojo.  Defending his player, defending his program, his staff, the medical people and himself.  That was a polite tongue lashing. VERY GOOD WOJO!

Rather reminiscent of the time someone wrote about the "choking dogs of Marquette peeing down their legs..."

[GGGG]

Four minute mark.

http://www.espn.com/espnradio/playPopup?id=22875321

Wojo:  "The story should be what a tough ass kid Sam Hauser is."

[GGGG]

Holy crap he even dropped a "dumb and dangerous" reference. 

I like when Wojo gets salty.

[tower912]

I enjoy it.    When I have more time, I will listen to the rest.    But that was cool     

'misinformed.......   uninformed....  or has an agenda

'Sam's a warrior'

Everyone gets an opinion.... even if they are dumb and dangerous.   

Wojo is aware of the criticism.   

[Its DJOver]

Just listened to it and I think that Wojo's response was perfect.  Some may call him thin skinned, but he wasn't just defending criticism aimed at him, he was defending the entire medical staff involved with the diagnosis and treatment of Sam.  Standing up for your guys, whether its players during a game, or staff in a situation like this reflects character, and that was the appropriate response given the situation.

[mujivitz06]

"Everybody gets opinions even if they're dumb and dangerous."

Wojo went in. Homer asks around the 4 minute mark- http://www.espn.com/espnradio/playPopup?id=22875321

Wojo is amazing for this. Love it.

[mujivitz06]

Can't disagree with that, but coaches know that's going to happen to them. I'm surprised he acknowledged it, unless someone specifically brought it up. There are tons of blogs written about teams that regularly question coaches on their lineups, play calling, game planning, etc, etc. They can't respond to those kinds of things. I get that they're human and they want to defend themselves, but most just ignore this kind of stuff. If Ben Steele wrote it in the JS, that's one thing, but some online blog I think should be ignored. I have a feeling this board would be all over Gard or Mack, or Wright if they responded to a blog post.

This is so wrong. Coaches are aware of everything and anything. As well they should be.