Big donors

[Warrior of Law]

Assuming there's interest in a buy-out of the coach's contract, who are the big MU donors that will force the issue? I honestly have no idea. If it's up to Lovell, I think Wojo stays forever.

[Big Papi]

I don't see Wojo being bought out or fired or any such thing.  While his seat might not be hot from administration, I do think he is feeling the heat from the fans and the best bet might be for him to look, flirt and find greener pastures.  Wasn't there a rumor last year about him looking at another job?  He is gone if he can find something.

[rocket surgeon]

I don't see Wojo being bought out or fired or any such thing.  While his seat might not be hot from administration, I do think he is feeling the heat from the fans and the best bet might be for him to look, flirt and find greener pastures.  Wasn't there a rumor last year about him looking at another job?  He is gone if he can find something.

i heard the sobelmans on port road has some openings

[Blackhat]

The huge donors are our children now a days.

[CountryRoads]

I don't see Wojo being bought out or fired or any such thing.  While his seat might not be hot from administration, I do think he is feeling the heat from the fans and the best bet might be for him to look, flirt and find greener pastures.  Wasn't there a rumor last year about him looking at another job?  He is gone if he can find something.

I think the window for Wojo to land at another P6 school has closed. That would be a tough hire to sell to any P6 fan base. I can’t picture what the spin would be if he took an obvious step down and pay cut.

[HutchwasClutch]

I think the window for Wojo to land at another P6 school has closed. That would be a tough hire to sell to any P6 fan base. I can’t picture what the spin would be if he took an obvious step down and pay cut.

This was fantasy long before this meltdown

[willie warrior]

I don't see Wojo being bought out or fired or any such thing.  While his seat might not be hot from administration, I do think he is feeling the heat from the fans and the best bet might be for him to look, flirt and find greener pastures.  Wasn't there a rumor last year about him looking at another job?  He is gone if he can find something.

Coack k needs a shoe shine assistant.

[Boone]

We're the only program stupid enough to have Wojo on the payroll. Nice job, MU

[bilsu]

I am not sure that MU's really big donors are basketball fans.

[BCHoopster]

I am not sure that MU's really big donors are basketball fans.

Dick Strong is done giving monster checks to hoops.

[muguru]

Dick Strong is done giving monster checks to hoops.

Ironically enough, because of the Wojo hiring by Lovell. Guess Strong was smart, huh??

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Ironically enough, because of the Wojo hiring by Lovell. Guess Strong was smart, huh??

What was his objection?

[79Warrior]

I am not sure that MU's really big donors are basketball fans.

I am not sure MU really has that many "big donors". Strong was by far the largest for hoops and he left the tent.

[CountryRoads]

What was his objection?

Correct me if I’m wrong but he was all in on Shaka and even flew to meet him. Then he hopped on a plane to go overseas and got a text MU had a new coach.

[goldeneagle91114]

Correct me if I’m wrong but he was all in on Shaka and even flew to meet him. Then he hopped on a plane to go overseas and got a text MU had a new coach.

That’s half right, Shaka backed out last minute. Instead of reaching back out to Strong to discuss another potential coach, they just hired wojo.

[Warrior of Law]

So, MU can't afford a buyout, and Wojo has no other coaching options. A marriage made in heaven!

[Gato78]

This is all wrong. FWIW Strong supported Ben Howland.

[Mike Deane's Seat Belt]

One call.......That’s all!!!!!

[BCHoopster]

One call.......That’s all!!!!!

He’s not that rich!

[NickelDimer]

I don't see Wojo being bought out or fired or any such thing.  While his seat might not be hot from administration, I do think he is feeling the heat from the fans and the best bet might be for him to look, flirt and find greener pastures.  Wasn't there a rumor last year about him looking at another job?  He is gone if he can find something.

This very well might be right but it’s disgusting if true. He’s had everything he’s needed from support, time and resources to show what he’s worth as a head coach and the answer is painfully clear. I’ll continue to count down the days until a change is made.

[Sir Lawrence]

He’s not that rich!

Spends a lot on T shirts. 

[LAZER]

This is all wrong. FWIW Strong supported Ben Howland.

Glad they didn’t listen to him.

[4everwarriors]

Figurin' Ma and Pa are da next couple up, aina?

[curbina]

Ironically enough, because of the Wojo hiring by Lovell. Guess Strong was smart, huh??

I can’t get understand that!

[We R Final Four]

I can’t get understand that!

? I can’t either....

[f/k/a humanlung]

This is all wrong. FWIW Strong supported Ben Howland.

He's a smart man...

[keefe]

Figurin' Ma and Pa are da next couple up, aina?

Weren't they instrumental in the hiring of Coach Peters?

[🏀]

This is all wrong. FWIW Strong supported Ben Howland.

As usual, Gato is correct.

[The Lens]

One call.......That’s all!!!!!

Lol, that guy has no money

[Bad_Reporter]

Lol, that guy has no money

Idk, he gets his dry cleaning done at the same place I do.  He must have deep pockets   

[🏀]

Idk, he gets his dry cleaning done at the same place I do.  He must have deep pockets   

The guy destroys the stations in the BMO Club before Bucks games like he’s never seen anything but Spam before.

[The Lens]

Idk, he gets his dry cleaning done at the same place I do.  He must have deep pockets   

He makes a fine wage.  But he’s a UWM donor. 

Hupy & Habush have 10x the number of offices he does.  And they’ve seen the inside of a courtroom.

[Bad_Reporter]

The guy destroys the stations in the BMO Club before Bucks games like he’s never seen anything but Spam before.

Gruber and Buzz aren’t the only ones with $hitt!ing problems.  I’ll leave it at that 

[keefe]

Gruber and Buzz aren’t the only ones with $hitt!ing problems.  I’ll leave it at that 

Wojo squirts at Angels 36?

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

The guy destroys the stations in the BMO Club before Bucks games like he’s never seen anything but Spam before.

One call.......that's not all

[bilsu]

I am guessing that most of the posters here that are calling for Wojo's head have donated very little money to MU. Partially due to the fact that they are current students or recent graduates.

[f/k/a humanlung]

I am guessing that most of the posters here that are calling for Wojo's head have donated very little money to MU. Partially due to the fact that they are current students or recent graduates.

I know that your assumption is factually incorrect on both counts when it comes to a number of posters here.

[BrewCity83]

I am guessing that most of the posters here that are calling for Wojo's head have donated very little money to MU. Partially due to the fact that they are current students or recent graduates.

You are failing to acknowledge the Meat Summit Underboard.

[NickelDimer]

I am guessing that most of the posters here that are calling for Wojo's head have donated very little money to MU. Partially due to the fact that they are current students or recent graduates.

And the basis for that would be...?

[bilsu]

And the basis for that would be...?

I just think it is the young guys that are most upset.

[jesmu84]

I just think it is the young guys that are most upset.

I think it's 2 particular groups: those whose formative MU bball lives were under Al or under Buzz

[joparks]

My formative years were under Dukiet and O'Neill.  The 4 years there were pretty lean with the exception of Oneill's NIT bid in '90 and they were never ranked.  The team was decent after I left - maybe it's on me - going on a run the next 6 years with NCAA, NCAA, NIT, NCAA, NCAA, and NIT bids.  Then Deane cratered because he couldn't recruit (among other things) and Crean came in.  In his 3rd year, he took them to the NCAA, then to the final 4, then 2 NITs before coming to the Big East and continuing with Buzz for a total of 8 straight NCAAs.  I'll admit that this team is better now than the teams MU put on the floor when I went to school there but that's not saying much.  Dukiet was about as bad as you can get.  I also know that we aren't in the Big East if the team continued to flounder like it did when I was there.  If they make the NCAAs this year, that's 3 in 4 years and I probably would have loved that when I was at MU.  But once you have a taste, you always want more.  The expectations have changed and they should.  You should always be looking for more.  Would never tell the fans or the students today to settle for what we have now because it's better than what I had.  We all know it could be better.  Sure, it could be worse but the fact that it could be better is what drives all of us or we wouldn't be on this board talking about it.

[warriorfred]

My formative years were under Dukiet and O'Neill.  The 4 years there were pretty lean with the exception of Oneill's NIT bid in '90 and they were never ranked.  The team was decent after I left - maybe it's on me - going on a run the next 6 years with NCAA, NCAA, NIT, NCAA, NCAA, and NIT bids.  Then Deane cratered because he couldn't recruit (among other things) and Crean came in.  In his 3rd year, he took them to the NCAA, then to the final 4, then 2 NITs before coming to the Big East and continuing with Buzz for a total of 8 straight NCAAs.  I'll admit that this team is better now than the teams MU put on the floor when I went to school there but that's not saying much.  Dukiet was about as bad as you can get.  I also know that we aren't in the Big East if the team continued to flounder like it did when I was there.  If they make the NCAAs this year, that's 3 in 4 years and I probably would have loved that when I was at MU.  But once you have a taste, you always want more.  The expectations have changed and they should.  You should always be looking for more.  Would never tell the fans or the students today to settle for what we have now because it's better than what I had.  We all know it could be better.  Sure, it could be worse but the fact that it could be better is what drives all of us or we wouldn't be on this board talking about it.

This matches my experience.  In full and fair disclosure, next to Al, KO is the best thing that ever happened to Marquette Basketball.

Imagine walking into the Bradley Center and hoping the game against the Evansville Purple Aces (the freakin' Purple Aces) would be close - single digit loss.  I laugh at those who think Wojo had it tough when he walked in the door.

[NickelDimer]

My formative years were under Dukiet and O'Neill.  The 4 years there were pretty lean with the exception of Oneill's NIT bid in '90 and they were never ranked.  The team was decent after I left - maybe it's on me - going on a run the next 6 years with NCAA, NCAA, NIT, NCAA, NCAA, and NIT bids.  Then Deane cratered because he couldn't recruit (among other things) and Crean came in.  In his 3rd year, he took them to the NCAA, then to the final 4, then 2 NITs before coming to the Big East and continuing with Buzz for a total of 8 straight NCAAs.  I'll admit that this team is better now than the teams MU put on the floor when I went to school there but that's not saying much.  Dukiet was about as bad as you can get.  I also know that we aren't in the Big East if the team continued to flounder like it did when I was there.  If they make the NCAAs this year, that's 3 in 4 years and I probably would have loved that when I was at MU.  But once you have a taste, you always want more.  The expectations have changed and they should.  You should always be looking for more.  Would never tell the fans or the students today to settle for what we have now because it's better than what I had.  We all know it could be better.  Sure, it could be worse but the fact that it could be better is what drives all of us or we wouldn't be on this board talking about it.

Very well said

[f/k/a humanlung]

My formative years were under Dukiet and O'Neill.  The 4 years there were pretty lean with the exception of Oneill's NIT bid in '90 and they were never ranked.  The team was decent after I left - maybe it's on me - going on a run the next 6 years with NCAA, NCAA, NIT, NCAA, NCAA, and NIT bids.  Then Deane cratered because he couldn't recruit (among other things) and Crean came in.  In his 3rd year, he took them to the NCAA, then to the final 4, then 2 NITs before coming to the Big East and continuing with Buzz for a total of 8 straight NCAAs.  I'll admit that this team is better now than the teams MU put on the floor when I went to school there but that's not saying much.  Dukiet was about as bad as you can get.  I also know that we aren't in the Big East if the team continued to flounder like it did when I was there.  If they make the NCAAs this year, that's 3 in 4 years and I probably would have loved that when I was at MU.  But once you have a taste, you always want more.  The expectations have changed and they should.  You should always be looking for more.  Would never tell the fans or the students today to settle for what we have now because it's better than what I had.  We all know it could be better.  Sure, it could be worse but the fact that it could be better is what drives all of us or we wouldn't be on this board talking about it.

I lived through those dark times, too.  Getting hyped up for the Duquesne game was always the highlight of the season.

KO should have a statue on campus.

[rocky_warrior]

You are failing to acknowledge the Meat Summit Underboard.

Actually, many of them claim to have given "large amounts" in the past, but not recently because they won't donate to a school that accepts mediocrity!

[CleanishProgram]

Actually, many of them claim to have given "large amounts" in the past, but not recently because they won't donate to a school that accepts mediocrity!

One more insult and I’m banning you boomer.

[keefe]

Actually, many of them claim to have given "large amounts" in the past, but not recently because they won't donate to a school that accepts mediocrity!

It's funny but if you make enough you need the tax breaks

[dgies9156]

An Al McGuire era Warrior here. I know how good “good” can be. Even when the team was out early, it was fun to watch and home games at times could be a circus. The students showed up and, for the most part, took ownership in the program.

We saw flashes of this when Buzz, KO and Coach Crean were here. I think what makes a lot of us so emotional about where we are now is we know what a Natty, or a deep run in the NCAA, means for the university. We know Markus in many ways exemplifies what Marquette is about and we want to see something tangible to go along with his accomplishments.

The emotion in Scoop is a good thing — it shows our constituencies care.

As a final thought, I’ve been a consistent contributor to Marquette since I was graduated. Yes, I want the basketball team to be good — it’s a fun winter diversion — but the contributions I make are not dependent on the basketball team. What Marquette does education-wise is really important and they have made a difference in thousands and thousands of lives.

Wojo or no Wojo, that’s not going to change!

[4everwarriors]

Damn straight, dude, hey?

[Scoop Snoop]

An Al McGuire era Warrior here. I know how good “good” can be. Even when the team was out early, it was fun to watch and home games at times could be a circus. The students showed up and, for the most part, took ownership in the program.

We saw flashes of this when Buzz, KO and Coach Crean were here. I think what makes a lot of us so emotional about where we are now is we know what a Natty, or a deep run in the NCAA, means for the university. We know Markus in many ways exemplifies what Marquette is about and we want to see something tangible to go along with his accomplishments.

The emotion in Scoop is a good thing — it shows our constituencies care.

As a final thought, I’ve been a consistent contributor to Marquette since I was graduated. Yes, I want the basketball team to be good — it’s a fun winter diversion — but the contributions I make are not dependent on the basketball team. What Marquette does education-wise is really important and they have made a difference in thousands and thousands of lives.

Wojo or no Wojo, that’s not going to change!

Love your post! Marquette will always be close to my heart.

As a fellow Al Era guy, yeah...I know the feeling. Too bad lately that we need to rely on the memories and have so little in the present to be happy about with the way everything has turned out.

Great job (and gutsy) at focusing what is truly important on a forum dedicated to basketball.   

[WarriorDad]

Love your post! Marquette will always be close to my heart.

As a fellow Al Era guy, yeah...I know the feeling. Too bad lately that we need to rely on the memories and have so little in the present to be happy about with the way everything has turned out.

Great job (and gutsy) at focusing what is truly important on a forum dedicated to basketball.

We have plenty to be happy about.  Reprioritize.

[79Warrior]

We have plenty to be happy about.  Reprioritize.

Says who?? Who are you to tell him anything?