Shaka is badass

[Shark]

3 posts in the game thread. All negative, whiny garbage.

It's the marketing department's fault that there are people here complaining and caring imo

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

He is a badass. More importantly, he's a perfect fit here. I think we found our Few/Izzo/Wright/insert long-tenured winning coach here

[JWags85]

Crean was a relentless motivator and made me feel hopeful and drawn into the team

I really liked Buzz at the time and found him endearing, fake or not. He made me feel proud and invested in the team, as individuals and a program.

But Shaka is the first coach in my 30+ years of MU fanship that has me consistently ready to run through a wall.  And it's not some grand Any Given Sunday type pep talk.  It's the attitude, the energy, the insistence, this is just FUN to watch.  It defies proper description at times.

[PointWarrior]

3 posts in the game thread. All negative, whiny garbage.

wow - posted 3 times - Omax falls all the time, Oso misses 4 bunnies when the offense struggles, and an "offense is fading" post when down 12 in the first half

I clearly am the crapty poster here....  sorry to trigger you.

[StillAWarrior]

This has Creighton fans crying online calling Marquette and Shaka classless.

What a buncha babies.

https://twitter.com/MattFosterTV/status/1628262630107258882?t=-RRFFaJWCXJgLyoEL4TeZA&s=19

I didn't read very far, but the large majority of the responses I did read were positive.

[Goose]

TAMU

There is ZERO doubt that it is a perfect fit for Shaka and Marquette. I cannot stress enough what he brings to the university as a whole. It is a joy to watch this program being built and I think they are just getting started. It is going to be a fun ride and I hope everyone enjoys the excitement of the building of a program as much the on court success. This is not happening by accident.

[mugrad_89]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that we have a coach who makes fantastic halftime adjustments.  The first 12 minutes of the second half last nite was a clinic and had the Creighton fans around me frustrated and stunned.

[Scoop Snoop]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that we have a coach who makes fantastic halftime adjustments.  The first 12 minutes of the second half last nite was a clinic and had the Creighton fans around me frustrated and stunned.

Seriously, how did they act towards you? I have found many diehard fans of opponents respect my being a Marquette fan sitting near or next to them. Occasionally we will even exchange a few thoughts regarding the game that would be very printable here. The key is respect- offer it and you are far more likely to receive it in return. I have no problem telling them that I think a player or a possession on their team was impressive. Often they will reply in kind.

[pbiflyer]

I didn't read very far, but the large majority of the responses I did read were positive.

Including the OP who said there was nothing wrong with it.

[NCMUFan]

I think his temperament is something MU fans can easily relate to as he was raised in Wisconsin.
Nothing wrong with letting emotions out and doing a little fist pumping. 
Just beat a very talented, tough opponent on their home floor for probably at least a share of the BE Conf. title.

[MuggsyB]

I think his temperament is something MU fans can easily relate to as he was raised in Wisconsin.
Nothing wrong with letting emotions out and doing a little fist pumping. 
Just beat a very talented, tough opponent on their home floor for probably at least a share of the BE Conf. title.

0.00000000 wrong with showing some emotion there.  Huge win for MU and he realized we have usurped prime position in the BEast and beyond. 

[Uncle Rico]

0.00000000 wrong with showing some emotion there.  Huge win for MU and he realized we have usurped prime position in the BEast and beyond.

Porter Moser would have won the right way

[Goose]

Rico

What about Wardle?

[4everwarriors]

He's on UW's short list, hey?

[Heisenberg]

Last night Shaka channeled his "inner Al"... almost 49 years ago to the day (Feb 5, 1974)

How I feel tonight ....



February, 1974. Milwaukee Arena. Marquette coach Al McGuire leaps on top of the scorer's table and celebrates after Maurice Lucas hit a ridiculous last second jump shot to give the Warriors a one point victory over Wisconsin. In the stands almost directly opposite McGuire is Glenn Hughes, father of Kim and Kerry Hughes, Wisconsin's "Twin Towers of Power". Walking in the foreground is dejected Badger Coach, John Powless. Marquette went on to the NCAA tournament and finished second overall. Hank Raymond's reaction is priceless too.

Notice Mr. Hughes "salute" to Mr. McGuire.  Anytime you can get Bucky fans this upset, you have my utmost respect.

[Heisenberg]

[willie warrior]

1.7 years to judge

But Wojo had us trending in the right direction.

[tower912]

https://twitter.com/CrackedSidewlks/status/1628425445141012483?cxt=HHwWhoCzjZGUqpktAAAA

[dgies9156]

We will be forever indebted to UT's boosters!

This is the best comment of all time about Shaka! This comment belongs in the Scoop Hall of Fame!

[dgies9156]

This has Creighton fans crying online calling Marquette and Shaka classless.

What a buncha babies.

https://twitter.com/MattFosterTV/status/1628262630107258882?t=-RRFFaJWCXJgLyoEL4TeZA&s=19

This is up there with a certain self-absorbed Hillbilly dancing on the West Virginia logo.

[cheebs09]

https://twitter.com/CrackedSidewlks/status/1628425445141012483?cxt=HHwWhoCzjZGUqpktAAAA

Put it in the Louvre.

[The Sultan]

This has Creighton fans crying online calling Marquette and Shaka classless.

What a buncha babies.

https://twitter.com/MattFosterTV/status/1628262630107258882?t=-RRFFaJWCXJgLyoEL4TeZA&s=19

Blue Jay tears are very salty.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Coach Shaka Smart revived Marquette basketball.

He is a Godsend for MU hoops

Only the Marquette game could draw me away from Mardi Grad party in New Orleans. In Shaka we believe, in Shaka we trust! Our future is very bright.

[lawdog77]

Blue Jay tears are very salty.

Makes a good brine for roasted BlueJay.

[wadesworld]

This might've been talked about, but I have too much catching up to do so I'm skipping some stuff.

I was driving from Milwaukee to Columbia last night.  Stopped for dinner early in the first half and had the iPad out to watch the game.  Turned it off at half, started getting texts as we were getting back to the car that seemed like MU was doing well, so decided to be superstitious and not turn the game on the radio (well, app).  When the game was over, I had to turn the postgame on.  In his interview with homer, Shaka said something along the lines of, "We take a back seat to nobody.  These guys wanted this game and they went out and took it."  It was awesome.