Our coach isn't "top tier," but he ain't half bad

[Scoop Snoop]

I always assume I am muted by most. Basically, Scoop for me is the assumption that I am shouting into the void. It's pretty cathartic, to be honest.

I know the feeling, but as you said, it's pretty cathartic.

If you want to be noticed by at least one Scooper, that's easy. Go on a political rant and Rocky will stop by to say hello. Either that or get into a pissing contest with someone. Everybody loves those!

[Goose]

Scoop and Jake

I hear you guys loud and clearly.

[Scoop Snoop]

Scoop and Jake

I hear you guys loud and clearly.

Thanks Goose.

[Newsdreams]

Did you say something?

Please don't quote him

[PJDunn]

Medved may be the best in the tier 3 group. That being said, no one in their right mind would leave Fort Collins for Milwaukee.

[Hards Alumni]

Medved may be the best in the tier 3 group. That being said, no one in their right mind would leave Fort Collins for Milwaukee.

They're sort of incomparable.  One is 166k people in the mountains, the other is Milwaukee.

Rest assured, no one is running towards Colorado State for a coaching job over Marquette.

[PJDunn]

I agree that they are incomparable, Fort Collins is a fantastic. Also not sure that the ceiling at MU is that much greater than CSU.

[Nukem2]

I agree that they are incomparable, Fort Collins is a fantastic. Also not sure that the ceiling at MU is that much greater than CSU.

I wonder how CSU's deputy AD Cottingham would opine on that.

[PJDunn]

Good question. All we can truly ascertain is that his quality of life on the front range is much higher than it was southeast Wisconsin.

[cheebs09]

I agree that they are incomparable, Fort Collins is a fantastic. Also not sure that the ceiling at MU is that much greater than CSU.

I try to be as realistic as I can about MU's standing in the college basketball landscape. I have a hard time thinking CSU's ceiling is in the realm of MU's. Their last Sweet 16 was 1969.

[The Sultan]

I agree that they are incomparable, Fort Collins is a fantastic. Also not sure that the ceiling at MU is that much greater than CSU.

This is so, so very silly.

Marquette is a much, much better basketball program than CSU's. They average less than half Marquette's crowd and really haven't accomplished anything significant on the court.

And yes, the average college basketball coach would pick Marquette and Milwaukee over CSU 9 times out of 10.

[Pakuni]

I agree that they are incomparable, Fort Collins is a fantastic. Also not sure that the ceiling at MU is that much greater than CSU.

The legendary Stew Morrill thought Utah State had a higher ceiling than CSU.
When Utah State was in the Big West.

[brewcity77]

This is so, so very silly.

Marquette is a much, much better basketball program than CSU's. They average less than half Marquette's crowd and really haven't accomplished anything significant on the court.

And yes, the average college basketball coach would pick Marquette and Milwaukee over CSU 9 times out of 10.

On the most recent Eye on College Basketball podcast, Matt Norlander made it clear he considers Marquette a top-20 job.

[Uncle Rico]

On the most recent Eye on College Basketball podcast, Matt Norlander made it clear he considers Marquette a top-20 job.

Does he talk to the sweater vests?

[Jay Bee]

CSU ... David Roddy from the Twin Cities... gotta admit, never would have guessed he would be an NBA first rounder when he was in HS. Crazy. Memphis via 76ers

[wadesworld]

On the most recent Eye on College Basketball podcast, Matt Norlander made it clear he considers Marquette a top-20 job.

Not really. He mentioned it when he was trying to guess what job Parrish would have in his top 15 that Norlander did not, and then said, "not a top 15 job. Good job though." Then he listed at least 5 others he was considering with the answer.

Edit: The exact quote was, "It's not top 15, but Marquette's a sneaky good job."  Then he says Ohio State is his first guess, then says he was debating between UCONN, Arkansas, Ohio State, Florida, Marquette, and says Maryland is top 20 and can see Oregon as top 15.

[mu.n8ball]

this video about the coach in question came up on my google feed:
https://coachesinsider.com/mens-basketball/pick-and-roll-vs-a-trap-with-shaka-smart-marquette-univ/

I think the big he might be referring to as playmaking is Oso.

Apparently, it's part of a larger video set:
https://www.championshipproductions.com/cgi-bin/champ/p/Basketball/Powerful-Pick-And-Roll-Offense-With-6-Proven-Counter-Attacks-Based-On-How-An-Opponent-Defends-Screens_BD-06018.html?crm=a%2d2874

[MU1980]

Good question. All we can truly ascertain is that his quality of life on the front range is much higher than it was southeast Wisconsin.

This is just an opinion and one that not everyone would agree with.  I lived in Boulder, CO for a couple of years and enjoyed it very much, but missed the Midwest and Milwaukee and moved back and am very happy with my choice.  And Boulder is a much nicer city than Ft. Collins, or at least that is my opinion. 

Also, as has been mentioned, the Marquette job is a much better job than CSU and that is more than just opinion, it is pretty factual. 

[Shooter McGavin]

  This is just an opinion and one that not everyone would agree with.  I lived in Boulder, CO for a couple of years and enjoyed it very much, but missed the Midwest and Milwaukee and moved back and am very happy with my choice.  And Boulder is a much nicer city than Ft. Collins, or at least that is my opinion. 

Also, as has been mentioned, the Marquette job is a much better job than CSU and that is more than just opinion, it is pretty factual.

Why are we comparing CSU to MU basketball?  Seems pretty fucking dumb to me. 

[MU82]

Maui is really nice. Ipso fatso, Chaminade is a better basketball coaching job than Marquette is.

[Newsdreams]

Why are we comparing CSU to MU basketball?  Seems pretty unnatural carnal knowledgeing dumb to me.

COLE Patrol

[Tha Hound]

I agree that they are incomparable, Fort Collins is a fantastic. Also not sure that the ceiling at MU is that much greater than CSU.

Should be banned for this post, sarcasm or not

[jfp61]

Speaking of top tier coaching. 3rd straight year a Pitt player got arrested under Capel.

Let's see some Greg at PG baby!

[Newsdreams]

Speaking of top tier coaching. 3rd straight year a Pitt player got arrested under Capel.

Let's see some Greg at PG baby!

Culture

[Spotcheck Billy]

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2022/10/13/marquette-has-strong-player-development-under-head-coach-shaka-smart/8237152001/
^ excellent article from Ben Steele about Dayshawn Wells, MU's video coordinator, and Tyler McDevitt, who was promoted to director of player development and their roles