Porter Moser should be the guy

[JWags85]

Again these are not tough issues to overcome. He gets a condo in MKE for late nights and commutes the rest of the time. It'd be different if he lived in city itself, or the west, or southwest suburbs because then you're pitching him uprooting his family but in the North shore he's not far away from MKE

People honestly think he's gonna be commuting an hour both ways (presuming no traffic issues) after working a 10-12 hour days most of the time?  Making the condo seem like a once a week sort of thing when he has a late night (sorry honey, wont be home for dinner).  I just dont think thats very feasible.  He may go home on the weekends, sure, but if his family is staying in Wilmette, I think its far more likely he spends 60-70% of his nights in MKE, maybe more.

[StillAWarrior]

Again these are not tough issues to overcome. He gets a condo in MKE for late nights and commutes the rest of the time. It'd be different if he lived in city itself, or the west, or southwest suburbs because then you're pitching him uprooting his family but in the North shore he's not far away from MKE

Maybe I just hate commuting more than the average person, but I find it amusing that so many people seem convinced that commuting from Wilmette to Marquette wouldn't be a big deal for Moser. Respectfully, how could you possibly know that. It would be a huge deal for me. Maybe he doesn't want to spend 2-4 hours driving each day. Maybe he wants to be able to cut out of work for 90 minutes (as opposed to 3-4 hours) to attend something a his kid's school. Maybe he doesn't feel he can effectively do his job living an hour away. While I admit that for some people that commute wouldn't be a big deal, none of has any idea whether it would be a big deal for Moser. 

[Galway Eagle]

Maybe I just hate commuting more than the average person, but I find it amusing that so many people seem convinced that commuting from Wilmette to Marquette wouldn't be a big deal for Moser. Respectfully, how could you possibly know that. It would be a huge deal for me. Maybe he doesn't want to spend 2-4 hours driving each day. Maybe he wants to be able to cut out of work for 90 minutes (as opposed to 3-4 hours) to attend something a his kid's school. Maybe he doesn't feel he can effectively do his job living an hour away. While I admit that for some people that commute wouldn't be a big deal, none of has any idea whether it would be a big deal for Moser.

Idk maybe I'm wired different but I drove from oak Park to work in Lincolnshire for a year and that commute was about the same time as it was driving to work from my fiancé's old apartment in Bayview in Milwaukee Is it an exact comparison? Nope but I think it's not as big of a deal as some are making it out to be. Especially for a huge salary increase. You spend 6 months in Milwaukee about 70% of the time, rough, but you then spend the other 6 months at home or on the road for recruiting anyways 70% of the time.

[The Lens]

Maybe I just hate commuting more than the average person, but I find it amusing that so many people seem convinced that commuting from Wilmette to Marquette wouldn't be a big deal for Moser. Respectfully, how could you possibly know that. It would be a huge deal for me. Maybe he doesn't want to spend 2-4 hours driving each day. Maybe he wants to be able to cut out of work for 90 minutes (as opposed to 3-4 hours) to attend something a his kid's school. Maybe he doesn't feel he can effectively do his job living an hour away. While I admit that for some people that commute wouldn't be a big deal, none of has any idea whether it would be a big deal for Moser.

We can fix this in 4 easy steps:

1) Divorce family & give wife custody
2) Adopt recruits pay their own way and enjoy the spoils of missing the diaper years
3) Reach out to Gail Pudvan on facebook and start dating
4) Live happily ever after

[muwarrior69]

Maybe I just hate commuting more than the average person, but I find it amusing that so many people seem convinced that commuting from Wilmette to Marquette wouldn't be a big deal for Moser. Respectfully, how could you possibly know that. It would be a huge deal for me. Maybe he doesn't want to spend 2-4 hours driving each day. Maybe he wants to be able to cut out of work for 90 minutes (as opposed to 3-4 hours) to attend something a his kid's school. Maybe he doesn't feel he can effectively do his job living an hour away. While I admit that for some people that commute wouldn't be a big deal, none of has any idea whether it would be a big deal for Moser.

Marquette could build a helipad on top of the AL and lease a helicopter as part of the package if he did not want to move.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Maybe I just hate commuting more than the average person, but I find it amusing that so many people seem convinced that commuting from Wilmette to Marquette wouldn't be a big deal for Moser. Respectfully, how could you possibly know that. It would be a huge deal for me. Maybe he doesn't want to spend 2-4 hours driving each day. Maybe he wants to be able to cut out of work for 90 minutes (as opposed to 3-4 hours) to attend something a his kid's school. Maybe he doesn't feel he can effectively do his job living an hour away. While I admit that for some people that commute wouldn't be a big deal, none of has any idea whether it would be a big deal for Moser.

Yeah that commute would suck ass. Enough of this condo talk, the simplest solution would be to buy him the Pabst mansion as part of his contract and he could walk to the Al every day and the whole family could move in.

[dw3dw3dw3]

Maybe I just hate commuting more than the average person, but I find it amusing that so many people seem convinced that commuting from Wilmette to Marquette wouldn't be a big deal for Moser. Respectfully, how could you possibly know that. It would be a huge deal for me. Maybe he doesn't want to spend 2-4 hours driving each day. Maybe he wants to be able to cut out of work for 90 minutes (as opposed to 3-4 hours) to attend something a his kid's school. Maybe he doesn't feel he can effectively do his job living an hour away. While I admit that for some people that commute wouldn't be a big deal, none of has any idea whether it would be a big deal for Moser.

I do a pretty similar commute, same general middle age-ness, same general kids ages. I would not recommend. Not sure how he is wired, but not ideal if you can control. That's 2.5 - 3hrs in the car everyday. I-94 is easy, but you can only multi-task so much. I have basically unlimited flexibility, but there's only so much you can do when you are that far apart. One of the two entities is getting the short-end, as well as you the person.  I've actually had the condo discussion as well, but it's just not something I would do. Some people travel and are away from their families 4+ days a week, but most people I know burn out of that lifestyle when kids are involved. Again, no idea how he is wired or his family, but I agree with the post above. I wouldn't take another job that far away without bringing my family with me.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

If he is trust fund child.....He sure does not show it......

He lives in Wilmette in a new house he bought a few years back after he got his raise at Loyola.....The old house sold for mid 1's....for Wilmette that is small....The new house seems to be much nicer.....His family looks to range from a teenage daughter to sons in the 7 to 12ish area....

Living on the North Shore....and family are major concerns we need to overcome.....Should not be a problem if this is a "coveted" opportunity knowing what the final destination would be....

We shall see.....Have my brother-in-law....the priest....put in a Good word with the big guy.....and see what happens.....

If it is the right fit......It will happen.....

.....yikes....

[The Sultan]

Moser has lived in suburban Chicago since 2011.  Before that, he live elsewhere for over 20 years. 

If he is the coach, I would think he will get a house in Milwaukee and his family would move here.  I think its an expectation to become a member of the community and represent the University in ways other than on the basketball court.

[burger]

.....yikes....

Those are the issues.....

I am sure administration has done their homework already and prepare to meet every possible objection....

The question is comfort and fit at this point.....

We shall see.....

I am sure some board of trustees.....Doc.....have already pointed in this direction....

People that actually know "coaching acumen"......Why do you think Wojo is not here any more in my opinion.....

[GooooMarquette]

Big mistake on your part.

Yeah. I fooked that one up too.

[StillAWarrior]

If he is the coach, I would think he will get a house in Milwaukee and his family would move here.  I think its an expectation to become a member of the community and represent the University in ways other than on the basketball court.

I agree 100%.

[GooooMarquette]

If he is the coach, I would think he will get a house in Milwaukee and his family would move here.  I think its an expectation to become a member of the community and represent the University in ways other than on the basketball court.

Agreed. If he wants to remain in the Chicago area, he's either staying at Loyola or heading to DePaul. If MU hires him, he's moving to Mequon or Whitefish Bay.

[Pakuni]

Agreed. If he wants to remain in the Chicago area, he's either staying at Loyola or heading to DePaul. If MU hires him, he's moving to Mequon or Whitefish Bay.

Apparently his daughter is a walk-on with the Loyola women's team. Could Coach Duffy be convinced to offer a scholie?

[GooooMarquette]

Apparently his daughter is a walk-on with the Loyola women's team. Could Coach Duffy be convinced to offer a scholie?

As head coach, wouldn't his daughter get a free ride, making a schollie unnecessary?

[cheebs09]

As head coach, wouldn't his daughter get a free ride, making a schollie unnecessary?

He wouldn't even have to adopt her!

[SonOfWarrior]

Moser doesn't want the job #deadend

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Apparently his daughter is a walk-on with the Loyola women's team. Could Coach Duffy be convinced to offer a scholie?

I did not know that. Kinda surprising considering his daughter didn't play at all in high school. Pretty much a bench warmer during her varsity career.

[Pakuni]

I did not know that. Kinda surprising considering his daughter didn't play at all in high school. Pretty much a bench warmer during her varsity career.

Doors open when your dad is the school's highest profile and highest paid employee.
Anyhow, all the better if she doesn't need a scholie. But Duff would have to make a roster spot available.

[rocky_warrior]

Moser doesn't want the job #deadend

I could believe this.

[StillAWarrior]

Moser doesn't want the job #deadend

Is this being posted as an opinion? A rumor? A fact?

[Galway Eagle]

Moser doesn't want the job #deadend

Back to pitino?

[79Warrior]

I could believe this.

Yep, Sometimes folks are just happy where they are.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Not sure if it has been mentioned but Moser turned down 2 Million a year at Saint John's before Saint John's hired Anderson.

[burger]

Not sure if it has been mentioned but Moser turned down 2 Million a year at Saint John%u2019s before Saint John%u2019s hired Anderson.

I told you guys it would take Wojo salary......

Also.....you believe a guy with 6 posts.....

Check the IP......Best it is North Shore Chicago with a close to Loyola zip.....

All I will say......Remember when Crean left for IU......

There are no absolutes either way.....Let's see how it plays out.....