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Shaka to MU (Done deal v. 2.0)

Started by Tha Hound, March 26, 2021, 10:20:10 AM

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The Lens

Quote from: Goose on March 26, 2021, 12:45:27 PM
jsglow


MU went all in and I applaud it and appreciate immensely. This is the most high profile hire in the history of a proud and great program. I have bashed MU 1000's of times here because this was what I have wanted for the program. If Shaka fails, he fails. But, I will never say MU did not go all in ever again. MU brass proved me wrong and I could not be happier.

FYI--for all of you that get tired of my bitching, those days are over. MU proved to me that the Men's Basketball Program means a great deal to the University. While this is not wiining on the court just yet, it is a winning day for the program. Again, this is the most high profile hire in program history and I hope everyone is on the bandwagon.

I'll admit it, I cried.  Beautiful, beautiful words.
The Teal Train has left the station and Lens is day drinking in the bar car.    ---- Dr. Blackheart

History is so valuable if you have the humility to learn from it.    ---- Shaka Smart

NolongerWarriors

Quote from: GooooMarquette on March 26, 2021, 01:36:12 PM
Dish, Goose, Glow, Blackheart, Muggsy et al - I totally agree. MU has made a HUGE statement with this hire, and demonstrated that they want to do what it takes to be a big-time player in the college hoops world.

I have expressed reservations about Shaka's recent performance. But I am optimistic that he will learn from the experience, and benefit from a change of scenery.

I will stand 100% behind him and MU leadership, and am optimistic for the future of MU hoops.

Again, what evidence is there that Smart learned anything at Texas?

The guy bailed on them before he could be fired.  If MU fans are expecting that helter skelter havoc stuff, they will be sorely disappointed.

Shaka is the failed Texas coach now, not the up and comer from VCU

TSmith34, Inc.

Quote from: MU82 on March 26, 2021, 12:02:25 PM
He will continue being a great recruiter. He will feel less pressure. As much as we want to believe Marquette is at the highest level and the Big East is the bomb, the fact is that it is a half-step down from Texas and the Big 12, and I believe he has a chance for big-time success at Marquette. All IMHO. You are free to disagree.

Many criticisms of him, including yours, are valid. I certainly voiced some in the aftermath of his ugly NCAAT loss. I have chosen to be an optimist, and to overweight his positives.

We Are Marquette!
There was nothing in my post that was critical of him whatsoever. I'm just trying to understand why people feel why he'll blossom in way at MU that he wouldn't be able to do at UT. I hope he does, I'm asking specifically what people believe will improve for him at MU.

Less pressure? Maybe. What else though? Being at a basketball first school? Well I don't think the presence of the UT football team hurt his recruiting or made him a worse coach.

I feel pretty much the same way over the Shaka hire as the Wojo hire at the time. Hopeful better days are ahead, but the new coach needs to deliver. Let's hope Shaka does.
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StillAWarrior

Quote from: NolongerWarriors on March 26, 2021, 01:42:58 PM
Shaka is the failed Texas coach now, not the up and comer from VCU

Nope. Shaka is the Marquette coach now.

And...We Are Marquette.
Never wrestle with a pig.  You both get dirty, and the pig likes it.

Hards Alumni

Quote from: NolongerWarriors on March 26, 2021, 01:42:58 PM
Again, what evidence is there that Smart learned anything at Texas?

The guy bailed on them before he could be fired.  If MU fans are expecting that helter skelter havoc stuff, they will be sorely disappointed.

Shaka is the failed Texas coach now, not the up and comer from VCU

Hey folks, looks like we found our new Eeyore!

Tums Festival

@JohnLeuzziMU

"A sighting of a No.18 #mubb jersey has been brought into the Al McGuire Center. When announced Shaka Smart will be the program's 18th head coach."

https://twitter.com/JohnLeuzziMU/status/1375514537206509572
"Every day ends with a Tums festival!"

jsglow

Quote from: NolongerWarriors on March 26, 2021, 01:42:58 PM
Again, what evidence is there that Smart learned anything at Texas?

The guy bailed on them before he could be fired.  If MU fans are expecting that helter skelter havoc stuff, they will be sorely disappointed.

Shaka is the failed Texas coach now, not the up and comer from VCU

There isn't necessarily any evidence.  What various long timers are simply saying is 'All In'.  That's enough for today.

Tums Festival

@JohnLeuzziMU

"Theo John on the hiring of Shaka Smart: 'Great for the program' #mubb

Video at: https://twitter.com/JohnLeuzziMU/status/1375519424451653637
"Every day ends with a Tums festival!"

onepost

Quote from: Goose on March 26, 2021, 12:45:27 PM
jsglow


MU went all in and I applaud it and appreciate immensely. This is the most high profile hire in the history of a proud and great program. I have bashed MU 1000's of times here because this was what I have wanted for the program. If Shaka fails, he fails. But, I will never say MU did not go all in ever again. MU brass proved me wrong and I could not be happier.

FYI--for all of you that get tired of my bitching, those days are over. MU proved to me that the Men's Basketball Program means a great deal to the University. While this is not wiining on the court just yet, it is a winning day for the program. Again, this is the most high profile hire in program history and I hope everyone is on the bandwagon.

Amen Goose.  We got our guy and I can't wait to be all the way back in on this program.

TSmith34, Inc.

Quote from: Tums Festival on March 26, 2021, 01:54:49 PM
@JohnLeuzziMU

"Theo John on the hiring of Shaka Smart: 'Great for the program' #mubb

Video at: https://twitter.com/JohnLeuzziMU/status/1375519424451653637
Which, let's face it, is a huge reason Nolonger Warriors hates Shaka.
If you think for one second that I am comparing the USA to China you have bumped your hard.

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lawdog77

Quote from: NolongerWarriors on March 26, 2021, 01:42:58 PM
Again, what evidence is there that Smart learned anything at Texas?


Going into this years tournament, his team was ranked #9 in the AP, was Big 12 conference tournament champs (beating teams ranked 20, 11, and 12), was a 3 seed.

StillAWarrior

Quote from: lawdog77 on March 26, 2021, 01:58:35 PM
Going into this years tournament, his team was ranked #9 in the AP, was Big 12 conference tournament champs (beating teams ranked 20, 11, and 12), was a 3 seed.

Aside from that.
Never wrestle with a pig.  You both get dirty, and the pig likes it.


The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole

Quote from: NolongerWarriors on March 26, 2021, 01:42:58 PM
Again, what evidence is there that Smart learned anything at Texas?

Because he's Smart.
Matthew 25:40: Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

MU82

Quote from: MUCam on March 26, 2021, 02:07:03 PM
Players excited....

https://mobile.twitter.com/Karley_Marotta/status/1375502441907687426

Love hearing this.

Quote from: Tums Festival on March 26, 2021, 01:54:49 PM
@JohnLeuzziMU

"Theo John on the hiring of Shaka Smart: 'Great for the program' #mubb

Video at: https://twitter.com/JohnLeuzziMU/status/1375519424451653637

Would be great to get a 5th season from Theo. Great leader and teammate, and a good Big East competitor.
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"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington

Goose

82

Lets let the coach, or Goose, decide who is back next year. Sadly, it is time for 7-8 guys to move on to greener pastures. We need some full court guys to fill in the spots and hopefully over the next week or so.

Galway Eagle

Quote from: Goose on March 26, 2021, 02:24:07 PM
82

Lets let the coach, or Goose, decide who is back next year. Sadly, it is time for 7-8 guys to move on to greener pastures. We need some full court guys to fill in the spots and hopefully over the next week or so.

I think we can agree we hope to get Lewis DJ and Dawson back. What are your Elliott Perez and Osa thoughts?

Maigh Eo for Sam

SaveOD238

Quote from: MU82 on March 26, 2021, 02:18:10 PM
Would be great to get a 5th season from Theo. Great leader and teammate, and a good Big East competitor.

It was pretty telling that Theo said "we'll see what THEY do next season"

NolongerWarriors

Quote from: lawdog77 on March 26, 2021, 01:58:35 PM
Going into this years tournament, his team was ranked #9 in the AP, was Big 12 conference tournament champs (beating teams ranked 20, 11, and 12), was a 3 seed.

And then did what in the tourney?

SWARM!


NolongerWarriors

Quote from: MU82 on March 26, 2021, 02:18:10 PM
Love hearing this.

Would be great to get a 5th season from Theo. Great leader and teammate, and a good Big East competitor.

Would Theo then finally try to get a big rebound?

Galway Eagle

Quote from: SaveOD238 on March 26, 2021, 02:29:06 PM
It was pretty telling that Theo said "we'll see what THEY do next season"

Yeah, especially interesting because I feel like most former players say "we"

Quote from: Richard Shaw's Retired Number on March 26, 2021, 02:30:41 PM
Tanked for a better job

Hah nice
Maigh Eo for Sam

CountryRoads

Quote from: NolongerWarriors on March 26, 2021, 02:29:16 PM
And then did what in the tourney?

We were a last second shot away from losing to a 14 seed in the elite 8 year. That's regarded as one of Buzz' best years and parallels to Texas season pretty well. It's a fine line and I personally don't think it makes a big difference to how Shaka will be at MU if he had instead squeaked out a win or two at the bubble this year. We probably don't get him in that case.

GooooMarquette