Should We Hope for a National Title?

[warriorfred]

I had a few beers with a Wisconsin alum and NIL contributor during the opening round of the NCAA tournament.  He was bummed that Kon Knueppel signed with Duke because Wisconsin only offered $500,000 a year and Duke came through with $1 million. 

I cannot envision Marquette competing for talent at those lofty spending levels.

Admittedly, my disappointment tonight stems from the the fact Marquette may have had its best opportunity to win the Natty these past two (2) seasons while the NCAA basketball world sorted-out compensation for players.

Going forward, I don't know how Marquette can find the money needed to compete at an elite level?

Should we be happy with an occasional Sweet 16?  Am I overly pessimistic?

[MUfan12]

MU topped UW's number from what I was told.

[MU24]

A lot of the teams left have paid for their rosters. Hard to imagine how MU can keep up and expect to reach the end weekends without hitting the transfer portals etc.

[Uncle Rico]

I had a few beers with a Wisconsin alum and NIL contributor during the opening round of the NCAA tournament.  He was bummed that Kon Knueppel signed with Duke because Wisconsin only offered $500,000 a year and Duke came through with $1 million. 

I cannot envision Marquette competing for talent at those lofty spending levels.

Admittedly, my disappointment tonight stems from the the fact Marquette may have had its best opportunity to win the Natty these past two (2) seasons while the NCAA basketball world sorted-out compensation for players.

Going forward, I don't know how Marquette can find the money needed to compete at an elite level?

Should we be happy with an occasional Sweet 16?  Am I overly pessimistic?

If money was an issue, someone would have thrown the bag at Tyler and taken him away.

[warriorfred]

If money was an issue, someone would have thrown the bag at Tyler and taken him away.

That gives me some hope.  But I am thinking 3-4 years down the road, and that is a large cash outlay for an elite NCAA basketball team.

[The Sultan]

Of course we should.

[Uncle Rico]

That gives me some hope.  But I am thinking 3-4 years down the road, and that is a large cash outlay for an elite NCAA basketball team.

Maybe.  Marquette NIL will also funnel all their money/most of the money to the basketball program.

Most football schools will chase football glory.  They'll be plenty for hoops, of course, and they'll always have a lot of resources.

[warriorfred]

I am a small town kid from the upper midwest, and the dollar amounts shocked me.  Wonder what the UCONN salary cap is this year?

[Boozemon Barro]

A lot of the teams left have paid for their rosters. Hard to imagine how MU can keep up and expect to reach the end weekends without hitting the transfer portals etc.

Are our guys making no money? That seems highly unlikely.

[wisblue]

You should hope for one as long as you realize that the probability is that you won't see one in the next 20 years.

I would be happy though if the team could consistently contend for conference titles and protected seeds in the NCAA tournament. The more chances they get the better the chances that they could catch lightning in a bottle once.

[warriorfred]

The Wisconsin Alum Referenced stated that most of the starters at UW were making $300,000 to $500,000 a year, and a $1 million payment to Kon Knueppel would have destroyed any team chemistry.

[warriorfred]

You should hope for one as long as you realize that the probability is that you won't see one in the next 20 years.

I would be happy though if the team could consistently contend for conference titles and protected seeds in the NCAA tournament. The more chances they get the better the chances that they could catch lightning in a bottle once.

I am not expecting a Natty in my lifetime, and at this point, it seems too much to hope for.  But in 2003, if you asked me, "Would Marquette return to the Final Four in the next 20 years," I would have unequivocally said "Yes."

I could not answer "Yes" today.

[Uncle Rico]

I am not expecting a Natty in my lifetime, and at this point, it seems too much to hope for.  But in 2003, if you asked me, "Would Marquette return to the Final Four in the next 20 years," I would have unequivocally said "Yes."

I could not answer "Yes" today.

Miami, FAU and SDSU made the Final 4 last year

[WarriorDoc]

The Wisconsin Alum Referenced stated that most of the starters at UW were making $300,000 to $500,000 a year, and a $1 million payment to Kon Knueppel would have destroyed any team chemistry.

Absolute garbage value is they were making over a quarter mil this year.

[warriorfred]

Absolute garbage value is they were making over a quarter mil this year.

I completely agree, but if you are telling me that Marquette needs $2.5 million a year for an average to slightly above average starting five, and that price is only increasing each year, I don't know what to say?

[Johnny B]

I'm 27 and will be happy to see 1 final four let alone a natty. Who knows maybe we'll be a 11 seed Cinderella one year like nc state this year.

[NCMUFan]

Can receipts from large attendance at the FISERV go to NIL money?
If that is the case, with an exceptional coach like Shaka, MU should keep competitive teams on the court.

[Viper]

The Wisconsin Alum Referenced stated that most of the starters at UW were making $300,000 to $500,000 a year, and a $1 million payment to Kon Knueppel would have destroyed any team chemistry.

...if true, I'd say UW overpaid. And now their team is hitting the exits. One starter in the portal. A bench guy...portal. A touted recruit that never played...portal. Another one or two likely to hit the portal in the coming weeks.

[brewcity77]

Yes. If not, what are you even doing here? Delete your account.

[warriorfred]

Yes. If not, what are you even doing here? Delete your account.

Pondering that very question my friend.

[NCMUFan]

Wow, I am disappointed, but it is only entertainment.
Would quit watching before cheering for a UNC, Kansas or U of Kentucky.

[warriorfred]

Wow, I am disappointed, but it is only entertainment.
Would quit watching before cheering for a UNC, Kansas or U of Kentucky.

Whoa, no one said anything about going to the dark side.

[PointWarrior]

Miami, FAU and SDSU made the Final 4 last year

Pre NIL gaining traction.   Won't happen again.

[The Sultan]

Pre NIL gaining traction.   Won't happen again.

Yes it will.

[Goose]

Is this a serious question?