OT: 2021 Coaching Carousel

[Silent Verbal]

especially if Wojo is smart and simply doesn't have his name announced before games.

This was kind of already happening towards the end of last year.  The PA guy would say, "AndtheheadcoachforMarquetteinhisseventhseasonSTEVEWOJOchgnb and let's hear it for the best sixth man in the country, the Marquette student section!"

[Uncle Rico]

This was kind of already happening towards the end of last year.  The PA guy would say, "AndtheheadcoachforMarquetteinhisseventhseasonSTEVEWOJOchgnb and let's hear it for the best sixth man in the country, the Marquette student section!"

Wojo should embrace the booing as a challenge, win a lot of games and flip off the crowd after he leaves for another job.  Win-win for everyone. 

[MU82]

This was kind of already happening towards the end of last year.  The PA guy would say, "AndtheheadcoachforMarquetteinhisseventhseasonSTEVEWOJOchgnb and let's hear it for the best sixth man in the country, the Marquette student section!"

There is absolutely no requirement that the coaches be introduced. It would be silly to introduce Wojo. Beyond the personal attack on him, it's not the greatest way to send your team out to play. You want there to be a positive vibe at the opening tip.

I'm just talking about a practical matter here.

[Silent Verbal]

There is absolutely no requirement that the coaches be introduced. It would be silly to introduce Wojo. Beyond the personal attack on him, it's not the greatest way to send your team out to play. You want there to be a positive vibe at the opening tip.

I'm just talking about a practical matter here.

No disagreements here.  If they choose not to introduce him, however, we'll all know the reason for it.

[MU82]

No disagreements here.  If they choose not to introduce him, however, we'll all know the reason for it.

Yes.

And it won't matter that we - and for that matter every Marquette fan in the world - will know the reason.

[muwarrior69]

I guess it depends on his source. If it's someone in the athletic department, I'm sure they aren't going to tell him they can print that they want to fire him but don't have the money.

Hopefully it's just speculation that he wouldn't put his name in for other jobs. I'm not sure how serious he was about VTech a few years ago. I'm still crossing my fingers for BC. Fresh start and back in the ACC.

What? Hope he goes to BC with a fresh start and back in the ACC so MU can start a head coach search? Sounds ass backwards to me. MU should announce a new head coach as they give Wojo his walking papers and a letter of reference he could present to the BC AD. That is what I would do.

[5DollarPitcher]

What? Hope he goes to BC with a fresh start and back in the ACC so MU can start a head coach search? Sounds ass backwards to me. MU should announce a new head coach as they give Wojo his walking papers and a letter of reference he could present to the BC AD. That is what I would do.

Wojo is such a good guy that the University is obligated to inconvenience itself to ensure he lands an equivalent or better job elsewhere, regardless of how much that puts us behind the 8-ball in a head coaching search.

[The Sultan]

What? Hope he goes to BC with a fresh start and back in the ACC so MU can start a head coach search? Sounds ass backwards to me. MU should announce a new head coach as they give Wojo his walking papers and a letter of reference he could present to the BC AD. That is what I would do.

If you give him his walking papers, you pay a buy out.

If he leaves on his own, you do not.

[wadesworld]

Wojo is such a good guy that the University is obligated to inconvenience itself to ensure he lands an equivalent or better job elsewhere, regardless of how much that puts us behind the 8-ball in a head coaching search.

You imagine a lot of interesting stuff.

[5DollarPitcher]

You imagine a lot of interesting stuff.

I've never seen such coddling of an awful head coach.

[Uncle Rico]

I've never seen such coddling of an awful head coach.

No, you simply don't understand how things work

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

No, you simply don't understand how things work

Yup, money talks.

I'm sure Marquette would take a 10 million dollar donation though if the stipulation was 3 of it went to Wojo's buyout.

[MU82]

Coddling?

Wow, 5Cent, do you really not understand that Wojo leaving on his own would save MU a fortune?

[muwarrior69]

Yup, money talks.

I'm sure Marquette would take a 10 million dollar donation though if the stipulation was 3 of it went to Wojo's buyout.

Really? Hell, they wouldn't even take a 2 million dollar donation to keep the name Warriors.

[GoldenWarrior11]

OT - but I am glad MU raised over $3.5 million on Give Marquette Day yesterday.  Even during these unique and trying times (professionally, socially, financially, economically, etc.), it is amazing to be part of an awesome community like Marquette that still feel empowered to donate to a school they love.  I by no means can donate the hundreds of thousands or millions that some can, but I do give what and when I can. 

I know MU have challenges ahead - educationally, institutionally and, especially, athletically - but I am confident better days are ahead. 

[Billy Hoyle]

not a coach, but our old friend Larry Williams is walking away from Akron.  He'll probably start a coaching search firm or something like that.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2021/03/03/akron-director-athletics-larry-williams-not-seeking-new-contract/6901416002/

[4everwarriors]

Really? Hell, they wouldn't even take a 2 million dollar donation to keep the name Warriors.

Sew y on Earth would we expect a rational, common sense approach in evaluating the head coach and/or selecting his successor, hey?

[4everwarriors]

Sweat stained hat and all, hey?

[CountryRoads]

not a coach, but our old friend Larry Williams is walking away from Akron.  He'll probably start a coaching search firm or something like that.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2021/03/03/akron-director-athletics-larry-williams-not-seeking-new-contract/6901416002/

Sounds like he's still incompetent to be the AD of a D1 university. If you need a lacrosse program started though, he's for sure your guy.

[Billy Hoyle]

Sounds like he's still incompetent to be the AD of a D1 university. If you need a lacrosse program started though, he's for sure your guy.

I wouldn't say that. He's actually done well considering it's Akron.  20 conference titles. He also didn't start Lax, it was Cottingham. Larry got the programs funded.

[GoldenWarrior11]

https://sports.yahoo.com/coaching-carousel-sean-miller-arizona-patrick-ewing-191946911.html

Marquette/Wojo not referenced on Pete Thamel's hot seat rankings.  DePaul and Georgetown both are, however.

[dgies9156]

https://sports.yahoo.com/coaching-carousel-sean-miller-arizona-patrick-ewing-191946911.html

Marquette/Wojo not referenced on Pete Thamel's hot seat rankings.  DePaul and Georgetown both are, however.

With a new AD and continued residency in the Big East cellar, Dave Leito's life expectancy can be measured in nanoseconds.

Ewing probably has one more year given he is a Georgetown legend.

[Scoop Snoop]

With a new AD and continued residency in the Big East cellar, Dave Leito's life expectancy can be measured in nanoseconds.

Ewing probably has one more year given he is a Georgetown legend.

Agree. Leito is a  dead man walking. I doubt that Ewing would be fired so soon after Big John's death.

Mc Dermott may be a goner. In the current socio-political atmosphere, mistakes like his are usually fatal.

Shortly before the thread about Wojo's alleged 2022-2023 extension died, I compared the situation to St. John's AD stating emphatically that Mullin had his full support. Three days later Mullin "resigned." I believe that Wojo will be back but disagree that it is a sure thing. I'm still hoping that Wojo is shopping. I simply do not get this "Wojo will absolutely not be fired" idea. Probably not, if for no other reason than the cost, but still a remote possibility, especially if a (very) deep pockets alumnus or 2 covers the payout.

[Uncle Rico]

With a new AD and continued residency in the Big East cellar, Dave Leito's life expectancy can be measured in nanoseconds.

Ewing probably has one more year given he is a Georgetown legend.

Leitao is done.  I think Ewing is a good coach.  His teams win games they shouldn't.  He needs a talent infusion.  Reading that article is an indictment on his recruiting prior to this season.  Next years class looks good on paper. 

[brewcity77]

I think Ewing will be retained. They've actually posted some good results after a tough start and have a marquee recruit coming in. He'll get another year or two to right the ship.