OT: 2021 Coaching Carousel

[Viper]

It is just unfathomable to me that we're going to retain Wojo.  I have never experienced more apathy and negativity about #mubb.   If MU thinks fans will just forget and get back on board next November they are doing a terrible job reading the room.  My MU circle is comprised of dozens of even keeled fans, with moderate expectations and appreciation for how tough it is to win as a Catholic school in Milwaukee and yet they are all past the boiling point. 

What concerns me is how many of my circles have just shifted into complete apathy. 

None of this is good.

'how tough it is to win as a Catholic school in Milwaukee.' What does that mean? What does that have to do with winning basketball games?

[GoldenWarrior11]

Another day gone by, another day closer to the inevitable reality that Wojo returns next year.

[JWags85]

Another day gone by, another day closer to the inevitable reality that Wojo returns next year.

He's coming back. There's been absolutely no smoke about anything otherwise from anyone connected. And he's not gonna jump to another job off that dumpster fire of a season.

On the bright side, the CBI should be back next year!

[Eye]

I thought the CIT was postponed this year, but the CBI was still on. If those are the standards for what now qualifies as a successful MU season, may as well participate. No need to take the moral high ground if you are not willing to make a coaching change. What's becoming a CBI-level program may as well participate in the CBI.

[Billy Hoyle]

'how tough it is to win as a Catholic school in Milwaukee.' What does that mean? What does that have to do with winning basketball games?

Damn good question. Especially especially when we see Gonzaga and Nova in the Final Four, and Creighton, Seton Hall, and Georgetown in the BE title game.

[NickelDimer]

He's coming back. There's been absolutely no smoke about anything otherwise from anyone connected. And he's not gonna jump to another job off that dumpster fire of a season.

On the bright side, the CBI should be back next year!

This is so depressing

[MarquetteMike1977]

Coach Ben Howland Mississippi State and Coach Todd Kowalczyk Toledo got into The NIT

[CountryRoads]

Coach Ben Howland Mississippi State and Coach Todd Kowalczyk Toledo got into The NIT

Congrats to Howland on being one win away from an NIT quarterfinal appearance. Those are a pretty big deal around here.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Normally I would not post about the NIT but given Marquette has not won an NCAA game in 8 Years going on a Decade 10 the NIT interests me again and Shaka who did not think enough of our Program or our place in our new conference and walked away from MU won the last NIT title and now a BIG 12 tournament title.

[Viper]

Normally I would not post about the NIT but given Marquette has not won an NCAA game in 8 Years going on a Decade 10 the NIT interests me again and Shaka who did not think enough of our Program or our place in our new conference and walked away from MU won the last NIT title and now a BIG 12 tournament title.

Shaka hasn't exactly been the kingpin of the Big 10, er 12. Wasn't he considered on the hot seat last year? Wojo hasn't worked out. But I'm ok that Shaka took a pass. Think of the resources he has at Texas, but has played behind Kansas, Baylor, TT (Final 4), WVU, and maybe only on par with Oklahoma and Ok St. As for Howland? Meh. Whenever MU does move on from Wojo, I sure hope we go big. No assistant coaches. No mid-major coaches. Give Oates a call. Why not give Tony Bennett a call? Heck, give RickyP a call!! Swing big. Don't strike out looking.

[GoldenWarrior11]

Micah Shrewsberry to Penn State.

[Uncle Rico]

Micah Shrewsberry to Penn State.

He's highly regarded in many circles.  Tough place to win.  Will Dennis Gates to DePaul gain steam?

[MuggsyB]

Belmont didn't even get an NIT bid with 26 wins.  What do we know about Casey Alexander and wouid he be a potential candidate for MU?  I do agree that we should swing big but there appear to be many viable options.

[Uncle Rico]

Belmont didn't even get an NIT bid with 26 wins.  What do we know about Casey Alexander and wouid he be a potential candidate for MU?  I do agree that we should swing big but there appear to be many viable options.

Never been out of Nashville

[Galway Eagle]

Never been out of Nashville

Did he stay home for away games?

[MarquetteMike1977]

Belmont didn't even get an NIT bid with 26 wins.  What do we know about Casey Alexander and wouid he be a potential candidate for MU?  I do agree that we should swing big but there appear to be many viable options.

Agree we need a coaching change since we are not winning and agree we should swing big too. Things are not nearly as bad as the Dukiet era. But remember Buzz did not want to coach in the new BE or for Marquette anymore. Conzo Martin did not want to from what I heard, Shaka did not want to from what I saw, Doc Rivers helped us get Wojo. Beilein would be my first choice or someone who could get the Wojo backing recruits, to stay or obviously anyone who can get us an NCAA win soon.We have top 10 attendance and need to swing big agreed.

[cheebs09]

He's highly regarded in many circles.  Tough place to win.  Will Dennis Gates to DePaul gain steam?

With Gates' wife at BC, I would think that's a real contender. Unless, they wouldn't want that type of working relationship. I would think DePaul would be attractive to him being from Chicago.

If he's patient, it would be interesting to see what jobs open up. He has to be one of the hottest names with his Assitant experience and what he's done at CSU.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Shaka hasn't exactly been the kingpin of the Big 10, er 12. Wasn't he considered on the hot seat last year? Wojo hasn't worked out. But I'm ok that Shaka took a pass. Think of the resources he has at Texas, but has played behind Kansas, Baylor, TT (Final 4), WVU, and maybe only on par with Oklahoma and Ok St. As for Howland? Meh. Whenever MU does move on from Wojo, I sure hope we go big. No assistant coaches. No mid-major coaches. Give Oates a call. Why not give Tony Bennett a call? Heck, give RickyP a call!! Swing big. Don't strike out looking.

Agree with You swing big. Watertown Native Oates just freshly inked extension with Alabama a couple Weeks ago. But agree why not give Tony Bennett and Rick Pitino a call. Beilein I feel is the best choice.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Agree we need a coaching change since we are not winning and agree we should swing big too. Things are not nearly as bad as the Dukiet era. But remember Buzz did not want to coach in the new BE or for Marquette anymore. Conzo Martin did not want to from what I heard, Shaka did not want to from what I saw, Doc Rivers helped us get Wojo. Beilein would be my first choice or someone who could get the Wojo backing recruits, to stay or obviously anyone who can get us an NCAA win soon.We have top 10 attendance and need to swing big agreed.

Cuonzo and Shaka didn't care about the new conferences. Whoever told you that is mistaken.

[GooooMarquette]

Cuonzo and Shaka didn't care about the new conferences. Whoever told you that is mistaken.

Correct. Specifically on Shaka, it was Mrs. Shaka not wanting to live in the midwest if I recall correctly....

[The Sultan]

Correct. Specifically on Shaka, it was Mrs. Shaka not wanting to live in the midwest if I recall correctly....

I actually think neither one of them was all that interested in Marquette, but Shaka didn't want to dis Doc.  She was the "bad cop."

[MarquetteMike1977]

Cuonzo and Shaka didn't care about the new conferences. Whoever told you that is mistaken.

Thank You and  Agree meant Cuonzo and Shaka did not want to coach at Marquette. Agree for them it had nothing to do with the conference.

[Uncle Rico]

Bring Tony Bennett home

[cheebs09]

I don't think that's accurate about Cuonzo. He pulled his name out after he had a bad interview and MU had decided to go with Wojo.

He removed his name to save face.

[Goose]

I would love to see Rick Pitino make another NCAA run as HC of the Warriors!!