Porter Moser should be the guy

[GOO]

 I would highly doubt that this podcaster has inside info that has leaked.  Could be, but I doubt it as I would think this is held very close to the vest at this point.  More likely he is taking a guess based upon there being no hot Marquette rumors, no one hired yet, and thus logically Marquette is waiting for Moser to finish the season (or one could speculate, in the alternative, MU is waiting for Shaka to be fired or get a lower buyout in place).  This guy goes with Moser, which seems most likely, and simply says what many of us are thinking.

Now, if Marquette is waiting, Moser may not have made a decision yet.  He might be interested, he might say probably, he might even say yes.  Even if he said yes, I want the job, that could easily change at anytime as we know. He could be looking at a couple of schools as well, has Indiana hired their coach yet? Could Moser want to stay at Loyola and get a big pay bump?

I for one will sit back and wait, and if we go into Saturday without a hire, I would think we are targeting Moser with some sort of expression of interest communicated to MU.  it also could be someone else in the tournament that Marquette wants (an assistant?), Shaka if fired or buyout is lowered a lot, or extended negotiations with someone who is very particular about what they want. 

But if we go into the weekend and no hire or strong rumors or smoke, one can surmise that the most likely scenario is that Moser has indicated some interest and MU is waiting for him. One can surmise that now, which is what the podcaster likely did.

[muwarrior69]

I would highly doubt that this podcaster has inside info that has leaked.  Could be, but I doubt it as I would think this is held very close to the vest at this point.  More likely he is taking a guess based upon there being no hot Marquette rumors, no one hired yet, and thus logically Marquette is waiting for Moser to finish the season (or one could speculate, in the alternative, MU is waiting for Shaka to be fired or get a lower buyout in place).  This guy goes with Moser, which seems most likely, and simply says what many of us are thinking.

Now, if Marquette is waiting, Moser may not have made a decision yet.  He might be interested, he might say probably, he might even say yes.  Even if he said yes, I want the job, that could easily change at anytime as we know. He could be looking at a couple of schools as well, has Indiana hired their coach yet? Could Moser want to stay at Loyola and get a big pay bump?

I for one will sit back and wait, and if we go into Saturday without a hire, I would think we are targeting Moser with some sort of expression of interest communicated to MU.  it also could be someone else in the tournament that Marquette wants (an assistant?), Shaka if fired or buyout is lowered a lot, or extended negotiations with someone who is very particular about what they want. 

But if we go into the weekend and no hire or strong rumors or smoke, one can surmise that the most likely scenario is that Moser has indicated some interest and MU is waiting for him. One can surmise that now, which is what the podcaster likely did.

I agree that if no announcement is made before next week that the AD is interested in direct talks with Moser. If Moser was not interested he would already know and announce Gates or Smith as our head coach. So if you see white smoke from Jesu Marquette has a new coach.

[forgetful]

I'm guessing that Loyola's players are pretty intelligent and realize there's a good possibility their coach will go elsewhere. They should take pride in knowing that it was their play that helped their coach advance his career, just as he would be proud of any of them who advance in theirs (basketball careers or "life careers").

I do hope that Moser won't pull the old Gary Barnett or Lou Holtz (or many others) and tell his kids that he "bleeds Loyola maroon" and will never leave ... only days (or hours) before accepting an offer to leave.

I would also hope Moser would address it to some point with his players now, essentially saying something like, I'll always encourage each and everyone of you to pursue every option available to see if it is a good fit for your long-term goals, and that they should never close a door before at least peeking at what's on the other side.

But that now is not the time to be looking at other doors. They have the most important door of their lives right in front of them, and they need to do everything they can to bust that door down and shock the world...again.

[DienerTime34]

There's no indication this barely-followed podcaster has ever broken news before or has any credibility. I'll wait until someone staking out Moser's house sees him leave in an unmarked vehicle headed north.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Good info (thanks too Rob).   Honestly, my main concern with Moser is tempo.  I don't doubt he can win, and we'd all be happy with that.  But his teams generally play at a tempo slower than WI, and on par with VA.  I couldn't make fun of how boring those two teams are if we hire Moser.   

Gates plays slow too.

[Galway Eagle]

So at this point are we hoping moser loses so we can find out sooner than later? Or are we hoping he advances so he can have a better pitch to the top players we all want to keep

[Pakuni]

I would also hope Moser would address it to some point with his players now, essentially saying something like, I'll always encourage each and everyone of you to pursue every option available to see if it is a good fit for your long-term goals, and that they should never close a door before at least peeking at what's on the other side.

But that now is not the time to be looking at other doors. They have the most important door of their lives right in front of them, and they need to do everything they can to bust that door down and shock the world...again.

I don't think it's something he would, or should, raise one way or the other.
The best way to get his players to tune out the noise is to act as if you're tuning out the noise.

[cheebs09]

There's no indication this barely-followed podcaster has ever broken news before or has any credibility. I'll wait until someone staking out Moser's house sees him leave in an unmarked vehicle headed north.

I think there would be a bigger scoop than the MU job. That would mean he escaped the bubble and is in the wind.

[JWags85]

Gates plays slow too.

The average pace of CSU the last 2 years under Gates is more than 150 spots higher than Loyola. They may not be Arkansas but it's no comparison

[burger]

I would also hope Moser would address it to some point with his players now, essentially saying something like, I'll always encourage each and everyone of you to pursue every option available to see if it is a good fit for your long-term goals, and that they should never close a door before at least peeking at what's on the other side.

But that now is not the time to be looking at other doors. They have the most important door of their lives right in front of them, and they need to do everything they can to bust that door down and shock the world...again.

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT......

SHOW SOME FRIGGIN "RESPECT".....

TWO WEEKS OUT OF YOUR LIFE NOT KNOWING WHO THE NEXT MARQUETTE COACH IS NOT GOING TO "CHAGE YOUR LIFE".....

LET THEM HAVE THEIR RUN......

WHAT WILL BE .....WILL BE.....ONCE THE TOURNEY IS OVER!

TELL HIS PLAYERS NOW.....DON'T BE A COMPLETE IDIOT......

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Sun-Times article on Moser. Mentions DePaul.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/3/23/22347245/loyola-porter-moser-how-long-will-he-stay-brad-stevens-butler-indiana-marquette

[muwarrior69]

So everyone here thinks that the LMU players knowing whether Moser is leaving or staying is going to affect how they playout the rest of the tournament?

1977 my friends, 1977.

[MU82]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT......

SHOW SOME FRIGGIN "RESPECT".....

TWO WEEKS OUT OF YOUR LIFE NOT KNOWING WHO THE NEXT MARQUETTE COACH IS NOT GOING TO "CHAGE YOUR LIFE".....

LET THEM HAVE THEIR RUN......

WHAT WILL BE .....WILL BE.....ONCE THE TOURNEY IS OVER!

TELL HIS PLAYERS NOW.....DON'T BE A COMPLETE IDIOT......

WHY.....ARE.....YOU.....SCREAMING.....AT.....US?!?!?

[brewcity77]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT......

SHOW SOME FRIGGIN "RESPECT".....

TWO WEEKS OUT OF YOUR LIFE NOT KNOWING WHO THE NEXT MARQUETTE COACH IS NOT GOING TO "CHAGE YOUR LIFE".....

LET THEM HAVE THEIR RUN......

WHAT WILL BE .....WILL BE.....ONCE THE TOURNEY IS OVER!

TELL HIS PLAYERS NOW.....DON'T BE A COMPLETE IDIOT......

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, this is a really funny post. Made me laugh out loud.

[MU82]

So everyone here thinks that the LMU players knowing whether Moser is leaving or staying is going to affect how they playout the rest of the tournament?

1977 my friends, 1977.

Yep. Still, there is a difference between knowing your coach is retiring - one could even say that would inspire players to send him out with a title - and knowing your coach is leaving for something "better." And don't forget that Al's players knew way before the tournament, while Moser's would be learning during the middle of it.

I would also hope Moser would address it to some point with his players now, essentially saying something like, I'll always encourage each and everyone of you to pursue every option available to see if it is a good fit for your long-term goals, and that they should never close a door before at least peeking at what's on the other side.

But that now is not the time to be looking at other doors. They have the most important door of their lives right in front of them, and they need to do everything they can to bust that door down and shock the world...again.

I don't think it's something he would, or should, raise one way or the other.
The best way to get his players to tune out the noise is to act as if you're tuning out the noise.

forget and Pak:

One has to be realistic in these situations. Moser's future has been all over the news, all over ESPN, all over social media. The Loyola players are well aware their coach is a hot topic. When they are made available to the media on Thursday and/or Friday, they will be asked what they think about their coach possibly leaving, and they'll probably be asked several times. So while Pak is right that it's best for them to "tune out the noise," that's easier said than done because there will be more than just a little noise about this topic.

I don't think Moser has an obligation to bring it up with the team, but I think if I were him I'd find a way to do so in advance of that media availability.

[5DollarPitcher]

Can we not let this random Moser tweet become #DoneDealPart2 ?

That was obviously an embarrassing debacle. We can wait a week or two before anything becomes officially official to start getting excited or assuming anything.

[Galway Eagle]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT......

SHOW SOME FRIGGIN "RESPECT".....

TWO WEEKS OUT OF YOUR LIFE NOT KNOWING WHO THE NEXT MARQUETTE COACH IS NOT GOING TO "CHAGE YOUR LIFE".....

LET THEM HAVE THEIR RUN......

WHAT WILL BE .....WILL BE.....ONCE THE TOURNEY IS OVER!

TELL HIS PLAYERS NOW.....DON'T BE A COMPLETE IDIOT......

This looks like Jae Crowder's Twitter posts

[Mr. Nielsen]

So everyone here thinks that the LMU players knowing whether Moser is leaving or staying is going to affect how they playout the rest of the tournament?

1977 my friends, 1977.

Who is LMU. 

[cheebs09]

Can we not let this random Moser tweet become #DoneDealPart2 ?

That was obviously an embarrassing debacle. We can wait a week or two before anything becomes officially official to start getting excited or assuming anything.

I have a hunch the Milwaukee news stations will not be running with this one.

[NickelDimer]

So at this point are we hoping moser loses so we can find out sooner than later? Or are we hoping he advances so he can have a better pitch to the top players we all want to keep

Yes

[Dr. Blackheart]

The average pace of CSU the last 2 years under Gates is more than 150 spots higher than Loyola. They may not be Arkansas but it's no comparison

Nova is 338 and UCONN 308 in adj tempo rank. Faster may be more enjoyable but better defensive teams tend to play with lower tempos.  That's not saying you can't win in various ways.

[Galway Eagle]

Yes

My thoughts exactly

[muwarrior69]

Who is LMU. 

Got my Loyolas mixed up.

[Lennys Tap]

Nova is 338 and UCONN 308 in adj tempo rank. Faster may be more enjoyable but better defensive teams tend to play with lower tempos.  That's not saying you can't win in various ways.

Wonder if Villanova fans are worried that no good players will want to play for Jay Wright.

[dw3dw3dw3]

Yes

A guy w 2 final fours has some serious street cred to get the players he wants, but a guy w 2 final fours can also be patient with opportunities. So yeah, if he's the guy, would rather him lose than get too big for what MU is offering.