Wojo Press Conference - Georgetown

[panda]

Seems like a modern version of Adam Sandler's answer in Billy Madison.

Lol nice !

[naginiF]

Yeah.  I will say I listened to the Koby interview the other day - and I was surprised to hear he was living in a hotel (and presumably the whole team).  I guess I don't pay enough attention, but that was news to me.

That was a good '5 minute segment' by Koby and speaks a ton about the person he is and will become. I didn't read the whole post (too long) but at the bottom he states "the decisions will be based on much more info than the fans will ever know" and that's indisputable. Regardless of what Dodd's was talking about, that is always the case. Some posters think it is as easy as looking at the on court product.

Also, I'm not a local so it's a small sample size, but Homer is a HORRIBLE interviewer.

[#UnleashSean]

Holy Dodds, I forgot that mu is the only team dealing with covid. Then the fans.... The fans will never understand, how could they... Covid doesn't effect their lives.

[Avenue Commons]

Dodds' post is out there, but it is consistent with what I was told in that the university was and is dealing with C19 at scale and the energy (let alone the expense) of a change is why it will not happen.

Goal is to promote stability and a return to normal at MU for everyone on campus.

Wojo gets a pass on this year. The posts about finances are true in that a buyout would be expensive, but that's not how/why a change will not happen in '21.

And there is not a single person at MU who doesn't think Wojo is trying very hard and sincerely cares about the players. I know we all want Ws and a return to tourney success. But in years like this last year the intangibles do matter.

[panda]

Dodds' post is out there, but it is consistent with what I was told in that the university was and is dealing with C19 at scale and the energy (let alone the expense) of a change is why it will not happen.

Goal is to promote stability and a return to normal at MU for everyone on campus.

Wojo gets a pass on this year. The posts about finances are true in that a buyout would be expensive, but that's not how/why a change will not happen in '21.

And there is not a single person at MU who doesn't think Wojo is trying very hard and sincerely cares about the players. I know we all want Ws and a return to tourney success. But in years like this last year the intangibles do matter.

Why aren't they looking at the comprehensive view of his tenure here. He's stunk for a long time. This season is the tipping point.

[Mu8891]

Crazy DODDS went waaay off the rails ...

" no other team " went through what
MU did ... " no fans " can imagine it ..

COVID affected MU worse than ANY other team...

Really delusional

[The Lens]

Dodds' post is out there, but it is consistent with what I was told in that the university was and is dealing with C19 at scale and the energy (let alone the expense) of a change is why it will not happen.

Goal is to promote stability and a return to normal at MU for everyone on campus.

Wojo gets a pass on this year. The posts about finances are true in that a buyout would be expensive, but that's not how/why a change will not happen in '21.

And there is not a single person at MU who doesn't think Wojo is trying very hard and sincerely cares about the players. I know we all want Ws and a return to tourney success. But in years like this last year the intangibles do matter.

You and I talk to different MU employees. 

[panda]

You and I talk to different MU employees.

What are you hearing?

[MuggsyB]

Dodds' post is out there, but it is consistent with what I was told in that the university was and is dealing with C19 at scale and the energy (let alone the expense) of a change is why it will not happen.

Goal is to promote stability and a return to normal at MU for everyone on campus.

Wojo gets a pass on this year. The posts about finances are true in that a buyout would be expensive, but that's not how/why a change will not happen in '21.

And there is not a single person at MU who doesn't think Wojo is trying very hard and sincerely cares about the players. I know we all want Ws and a return to tourney success. But in years like this last year the intangibles do matter.

I'm just curious what you forsee next year whether all of our top 3 players come back or not? 

[Steve Buscemi]

Why aren't they looking at the comprehensive view of his tenure here. He's stunk for a long time. This season is the tipping point.

+1.  I don't get the "he's trying hard" defense.  I've seen it referenced here that he get's paid like $75k per game. So, for today's game, he was compensated $37.5k for the first half.  That's $2,500 per MU point.  On a $/point pay scale, Wojo's paid more than K.  At least he's trying though.

[Goose]

Avenue

Then there are a lot of out of touch folks at MU. If true, confirms my belief of the last nine years that they have no idea how to be successful, nor are they full committed.

[panda]

+1.  I don't get the "he's trying hard" defense.  I've seen it referenced here that he get's paid like $75k per game. So, for today's game, he was compensated $37.5k for the first half.  That's $2,500 per MU point.  On a $/point pay scale, Wojo's paid more than K.  At least he's trying though.

He's delivered zero results in seven years and suddenly his saving grace is "no one actually understands how hard the covid year really was"

This is big time college sports and he hasn't come remotely close to delivering. The administration doesn't care.

[MUfan12]

I have no doubt this year was hard on the players. It's been hard on everyone, including every team Marquette played this season.

Now let's figure out what only Marquette dealt with the previous six years.

[WhiteTrash]

Dodds' post is out there, but it is consistent with what I was told in that the university was and is dealing with C19 at scale and the energy (let alone the expense) of a change is why it will not happen.

Goal is to promote stability and a return to normal at MU for everyone on campus.

Wojo gets a pass on this year. The posts about finances are true in that a buyout would be expensive, but that's not how/why a change will not happen in '21.

And there is not a single person at MU who doesn't think Wojo is trying very hard and sincerely cares about the players. I know we all want Ws and a return to tourney success. But in years like this last year the intangibles do matter.

So is Dodds' post "out there" or spot on with the facts? The assertion that the University doesn't have the energy to address the most high profile part of the school and it's highest paid employee is hard to believe. I'm dealing with COVID issues at my three companies and i have the energy to deal with the important issues facing my businesses. Plenty of schools that are dealing with COVID are making coaching changes this year. I don't believe MU's admin is such a 'hot mess' that it can't execute where others are.

I know you're not arguing that Wojo should be back, just laying out information you have heard. I just think the info is flawed. I would not be surprised if he is back but it is because of money.

Also, I have not seen many, if any at all, posts questioning Wojo's effort. Most everyone calling for a change also points out his classiness and great kids he brings in. So I don't understand the point of your last paragraph.

[The Lens]

What are you hearing?

Nothing as positive or forgiving as Ave. is hearing.  The people I talk to are acutely aware of the sentiment of fans / alumni. 

[MuggsyB]

Has covid really been harder on Wojo and the MU team than the average person ages 1-100?  This is an insanely idiotic premise and honestly somewhat insulting.

[Bad_Reporter]

He's gowne.  I've said it for a long time now.

[withoutbias]

He's gowne.  I've said it for a long time now.

Gone? Or "If Lovell, Scholl, and the admin had any balls he would be gone but they don't so who knows?!"

[panda]

Would everyone writing off this poor season due to covid be celebrating the grittiness and effort if the team overachieved?

Seems a bit disingenuous.

[Bad_Reporter]

Gone? Or "If Lovell, Scholl, and the admin had any balls he would be gone but they don't so who knows?!"

The $1000 bet is still open without brains.   Go back to policing the MU social media platforms, chief. 

[f/k/a humanlung]

Here's the link to make it easy (we allow that here...)
https://247sports.com/college/marquette/board/104085/Contents/is-wojo-really-back-next-season-162164101/?page=2#M162170777

I'm sorry.  Please help me understand.

Are Dodd's comments meant to imply the MU players somehow endured more or worse conditions than every other basketball team in the nation?  And, therefore, this excuses this year?

Would it have been better to have multiple Covid outbreaks on the team, like many teams had to deal with?

[f/k/a humanlung]

Dodds' post is out there, but it is consistent with what I was told in that the university was and is dealing with C19 at scale and the energy (let alone the expense) of a change is why it will not happen.

Goal is to promote stability and a return to normal at MU for everyone on campus.

Wojo gets a pass on this year. The posts about finances are true in that a buyout would be expensive, but that's not how/why a change will not happen in '21.

And there is not a single person at MU who doesn't think Wojo is trying very hard and sincerely cares about the players. I know we all want Ws and a return to tourney success. But in years like this last year the intangibles do matter.

I thought Wojo got a Covid pass last year.

[WhiteTrash]

Would everyone writing off this poor season due to covid be celebrating the grittiness and effort if the team overachieved?

Seems a bit disingenuous.

Great point. 

[MuggsyB]

I'm sorry.  Please help me understand.

Are Dodd's comments meant to imply the MU players somehow endured more or worse conditions than every other basketball team in the nation?  And, therefore, this excuses this year?

Would it have been better to have multiple Covid outbreaks on the team, like many teams had to deal with?

That's entirely dependent on what our record would have been with multiple covid outbreaks.

[CountryRoads]

I thought Wojo got a Covid pass last year.

He was down and out and saved by the bell.