Shaka to MU (Done deal v. 2.0)

[Tums Festival]

Does this mean it's official official?

@marquettetv

"BREAKING: Shaka Smart has been hired as Marquette's 18th head coach. #mubb

Watch as @AndrewAmouzou, @zoe_comerford and @shanehogs_ discuss the latest hire."

Video at: https://twitter.com/marquetteutv/status/1375529644129202176

[muwarrior69]

I'll add my 2 cents.  NEVER before in the history of Marquette basketball has the university gone 'all-in' with the men's program. Coaching hires were always relatively low risk propositions.  Some worked out spectacularly, some were awful.  Even infrastructure investment lagged through history (think about KO's departure and the university still living in the 'Al era' at the time).

Today, Lovell/Scholl/BOT pushed all the chips into the center of the table.  They bet literally everything on this one hiring decision and the 8 figures it took to make it happen.  If MU basketball is your reason for supporting the university, you simply can't ask for a more profound commitment.  Let's all sincerely hope it succeeds.   

High Glow,
Like you I am glad the adminstation is committed to the program, but you are in the know more than I am. Despite the fact that big alumni donors are footing the bill for all this what is the sentiment of the faculty especially those whose departments have seen cutbacks. With all that money going to "save" the basketball program couldn't a portion of that go to save all those jobs as well.

[Tums Festival]

This reads like Shaka to Marquette is a #donedeal

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2021/03/26/shaka-smart-7-things-know-marquettes-new-basketball-coach/7015515002/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&cid=twitter_js_goldeneagles

[Dr. Blackheart]

Would Theo then finally try to get a big rebound?

At least his coach won't have him 5 feet north of the arc switching to cover the PG 1:1.

[79Warrior]

Dr. B

It is an exciting day to be a MU fan. The most high profile hire in MU history and anyone not excited is making a mistake, IMO. I am on the bandwagon.

Yep. No question about it. I think Shaka will have us competitive.

[jsglow]

High Glow,
Like you I am glad the adminstation is committed to the program, but you are in the know more than I am. Despite the fact that big alumni donors are footing the bill for all this what is the sentiment of the faculty especially those whose departments have seen cutbacks. With all that money going to "save" the basketball program couldn't a portion of that go to save all those jobs as well.

I certainly can't speak for the faculty 69.  But I do think the administration attempted to inoculate itself earlier this week with its comments about Intercollegiate Athletics footing the entire bill.  I would expect push back from the usual suspects. 

My gut tells me that 'challenge' is the least of the Administration's concerns right now.  Frankly, the success or failure of the upcoming fundraising campaign will have more to do with the future of the university and I sense they just wagered that men's basketball is a primary driver in that undertaking. 

[GoldenWarrior11]

Getting way ahead here, but does Shaka bring all of his assistants? 

Coach (Experience/Prior Stops)
K.T. Turner (Texas, SMU, Wichita State, Texas A&M-CC, Hutchinson CC)
Neill Berry (Texas, Iowa State, High Point University, South Carolina)
Cody Hatt (Texas, VCU)

[Goose]

warrior69

This hire likely will help keep further layoffs from happening. MU made a business decision and made the right one. My only concern, are things that bad that they felt the need to swing for the fences? This is very un-MU like behavior.

[muwarrior69]

warrior69

This hire likely will help keep further layoffs from happening. MU made a business decision and made the right one. My only concern, are things that bad that they felt the need to swing for the fences? This is very un-MU like behavior.

I hope you are right. As a science major I also believe the arts are just as important and sorry to see those positions go.

At least now all of us can look to next season and see our guys play team basketball.  Some here are worried about the players going elsewhere. If  some stay or they go to a large extent we'll be starting with a clean slate. The one thing that always disappointed me with Wojo is that he never instilled a winning attitude with his teams. I expect Shaka to change that. I want to watch a game with the feeling we are going to win, not blow it like we so often did.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

You can't assume that the money was available to bridge the financial woes.  Those are operating costs too which should be treated differently as they will reoccur every year. Compare that to a one time cost to fire up bball (ie the main revenue generator of the university).

I know that doesn't help the people that are being laid off, but it is apples and oranges. 

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Officially official, a legitimate #DoneDeal this time.

https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1375568671305838594

[MU82]

Would Theo then finally try to get a big rebound?

Nice. Attack a guy who played hurt and who gave his all for 4 years.

Have some balls. Go say this to his face.

[warriorchick]

Nice. Attack a guy who played hurt and who gave his all for 4 years.

Have some balls. Go say this to his face.

I would buy a ticket to see that.

[JakeBarnes]

I would buy a ticket to see that.

Seconded.

[GB Warrior]

I would buy a ticket to see that.

Would pay Theos bail

[NolongerWarriors]

Nice. Attack a guy who played hurt and who gave his all for 4 years.

Have some balls. Go say this to his face.

Yeah, Theo acting tough to a sickly 60 yr old man (which I am...heart issues) would be very on-brand for him.  Maybe he'd even flex and swear at me. 

Much more on-brand than actually boxing out and rebounding and doing his job on the court.

[warriorchick]

Yeah, Theo acting tough to a sickly 60 yr old man (which I am...heart issues) would be very on-brand for him.  Maybe he'd even flex and swear at me. 

Much more on-brand than actually boxing out and rebounding and doing his job on the court.

Apparently all he would have to do is stare at you until you wet your pants. Still worth the price of admission.

[naginiF]

Yeah, Theo acting tough to a sickly 60 yr old man (which I am...heart issues) would be very on-brand for him.  Maybe he'd even flex and swear at me. 

Much more on-brand than actually boxing out and rebounding and doing his job on the court.

YIKES! there are a number of things wrong with your position but as a 54 yr old non sickly man I'd very much flex and swear at you.

[NolongerWarriors]

Apparently all he would have to do is stare at you until you wet your pants. Still worth the price of admission.

Nah, when you've dealt with what I have and seen what life can deal you, a loudmouth basketball player who honors people who commit violence against women just doesn't scare you all that much.  Just kind of laugh at his tough guy routine when he gets on the court and lets guys shorter and skinnier than him box him out and get the rebound.

[NolongerWarriors]

YIKES! there are a number of things wrong with your position but as a 54 yr old non sickly man I'd very much flex and swear at you.

And I'd laugh and flex back at you ( no swearing though).

[Badgerhater]

You can't assume that the money was available to bridge the financial woes.  Those are operating costs too which should be treated differently as they will reoccur every year. Compare that to a one time cost to fire up bball (ie the main revenue generator of the university).

I know that doesn't help the people that are being laid off, but it is apples and oranges.

The faculty restructure thing is a long-term issue facing many universities, hoops money won't change that.

I think a mild restructuring in the liberal arts now will save huge restructuring later-MU did this in the mid 1990s and it all worked out for quite some time.

[Tums Festival]

Apparently all he would have to do is stare at you until you wet your pants. Still worth the price of admission.

Mark me down for a front row ticket.

[naginiF]

Nah, when you've dealt with what I have and seen what life can deal you, a loudmouth basketball player who honors people who commit violence against women just doesn't scare you all that much.  Just kind of laugh at his tough guy routine when he gets on the court and lets guys shorter and skinnier than him box him out and get the rebound.

What would you say about a man who stands up for injustice?

What would you say about a woman who didn't back down in the face of adversity?

What would you say about a kid who overcomes adversity to follow their dream?

How would you compare a person who uses their voice for what is just vs a "person" criticizing them anonomosly?

[NickelDimer]

What would you say about a man who stands up for injustice?

What would you say about a woman who didn't back down in the face of adversity?

What would you say about a kid who overcomes adversity to follow their dream?

How would you compare a person who uses their voice for what is just vs a "person" criticizing them anonomosly?

I can answer this for him but one important detail first; in these hypotheticals, what color is their skin?

[Lennys Tap]

Chicos is pissed on twitter

I was excited about the hire. Now I'm over the moon.