It’s Time to Think Bold

[Uncle Rico]

After a 4th consecutive end of season fade under Shaka November, Marquette and Mark Broker need to think big and not let Dayton beat us to the punch and hire Brian Wardle.

Though things don't work out today due to some questionable officiating, the work Brian has done at UWGB and Bradley is more impressive than what Shaka has done in Milwaukee.

We have to ask ourselves if we want to be the next DePaul or next St. John's.  With Marquette's resources and private jet, imagine what Brian could do at a school with such resources.  If we run it back with nonsensical talk about relationships and growth, we're doomed to toilet town.  After watching St. John's whoop us in 2 games this year, it's clear we can't compete in the Big East with Shaka as a head coach.

He seems like a nice guy but I think he'd be better suited to coach at a place like Fordham.  We can't afford to let Dayton take Wardle and become the new Villanova of Ohio.

Just do it, Mark.

[Nukem2]

Well, Wardle just got throttled by Drake 63-48.

[cheebs09]

Shaka would have lost by 30. All because of missed free throws.

[BCHoopster]

That's ridiculous, Shaka is a nationally known coach.  Well accepted by the press.  I am sure when he talks to a kid around the country they know him more than the school now.  Recruiting should get easier, players know his philosophy. With 2 or 3 openings let's see if he closes the deal on some good kids.  The sophomore class in Wisconsin is very good, tired of them going to Iowa St.

[Uncle Rico]

I'd also strongly consider Brian Barone.  All he's done at SIUE is win.  He's also proven to be able to land Milwaukee kids and win with them.  Desmond Polk is on his team right now.  Would have been nice to have him yesterday

[Scoop Snoop]

I'd also strongly consider Brian Barone.  All he's done at SIUE is win.  He's also proven to be able to land Milwaukee kids and win with them.  Desmond Polk is on his team right now.  Would have been nice to have him yesterday

Your thoughts about giving Wojo another chance? We could finally become Duke North.

[JakeBarnes]

If we're gonna make a coaching change, we need to look to coaches with pro experience. At least G league. Ideally in Utah for experience with traditionals.

Steve Wojo would be a huge get.

[MuMark]

That's ridiculous, Shaka is a nationally known coach.  Well accepted by the press.  I am sure when he talks to a kid around the country they know him more than the school now.  Recruiting should get easier, players know his philosophy. With 2 or 3 openings let's see if he closes the deal on some good kids.  The sophomore class in Wisconsin is very good, tired of them going to Iowa St.

We closed the deal on 4 good kids in November........it's a top 20 class.

If 1 or 2 of the local kids decide they want to,stay home great.......assuming Shaka wants them a year from now which is no guarantee........recruiting is always fluid......good looking Sophmores sometimes turn into " we are going in another direction....best of luck" by the time they are juniors or seniors.

[Uncle Rico]

Your thoughts about giving Wojo another chance? We could finally become Duke North.

No.  We need someone that understands the history of Marquette basketball.  Wardle and Barone fit the bill and we need winners who will take advantage of our resources. 

I'd like to see either one of them and then bring Travis Diener on as an assistant.  He comes from a family of coaches and was a gym rat.  We need a gym rat that coaches free throws and not hugs.

[bradforster]

No.  We need someone that understands the history of Marquette basketball.  Wardle and Barone fit the bill and we need winners who will take advantage of our resources. 

I'd like to see either one of them and then bring Travis Diener on as an assistant.  He comes from a family of coaches and was a gym rat.  We need a gym rat that coaches free throws and not hugs.

This is all being written sarcastically, correct?

[Scoop Snoop]

This is all being written sarcastically, correct?

At least you paused rather than taking the bait, hook, line, and sinker like I did recently.    Rico has me mounted on the wall with his other trophies. The bastard!

[Borealtoad]

Is this whole thread a joke? 4th consecutive fade? We made sweet 16 last year and won BET the year before. And this year isn't over.

[tower912]

Quality trolling by Rico.

[Scoop Snoop]

Quality trolling by Rico.

Gotta admit I'm enjoying seeing others reeled in.

[Uncle Rico]

Quality trolling by Rico.

100% serious.  And it's time for Marquette basketball to get serious.  This family and friends garbage needs to be taken to the dump.  College basketball is about winning ball games.  Period.  And we don't win enough of them while we get lapped by UConn and St. John's.  Just wait, Dayton will be flying past us like a rocket ship to Mars.

[tower912]

Bravo.

[Borealtoad]

Lol okay I'm new here and from some of the game threads I thought this was a real sentiment

[The Sultan]

Lol okay I'm new here and from some of the game threads I thought this was a real sentiment

You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy than the Scoop game threads.

[tower912]

Lol okay I'm new here and from some of the game threads I thought this was a real sentiment

That is the point.  Rico is very good at what he does. 

[Uncle Rico]

That is the point.  Rico is very good at what he does.

I'm not doing anything

[tower912]

Agreed.

[Jables1604]

After a 4th consecutive end of season fade under Shaka November, Marquette and Mark Broker need to think big and not let Dayton beat us to the punch and hire Brian Wardle.

Though things don't work out today due to some questionable officiating, the work Brian has done at UWGB and Bradley is more impressive than what Shaka has done in Milwaukee.

We have to ask ourselves if we want to be the next DePaul or next St. John's.  With Marquette's resources and private jet, imagine what Brian could do at a school with such resources.  If we run it back with nonsensical talk about relationships and growth, we're doomed to toilet town.  After watching St. John's whoop us in 2 games this year, it's clear we can't compete in the Big East with Shaka as a head coach.

He seems like a nice guy but I think he'd be better suited to coach at a place like Fordham.  We can't afford to let Dayton take Wardle and become the new Villanova of Ohio.

Just do it, Mark.

Wardle Slurper...

[Uncle Rico]

Wardle Slurper...

I am a Wardle slurper, yes, I will admit it.  If you're not a Wardle Slurper, you're not with me

[Shooter McGavin]

This is all being written sarcastically, correct?

Ha!  Really?  Rico says something he truly believes 1 out of every 200 posts.  The other posts are Rico's bizarro world opinions which in many ways makes them reasonable.  Some are just filler and tedious.  His stamina for curbing ridiculous and semi ridiculous opinions is legendary.  Does he skirt the edge of stating everyone is an idiot except for himself and that message boards are completely useless exercises?  Yes.  But you know he truly loves it because he keeps posting. 

[Uncle Rico]

Ha!  Really?  Rico says something he truly believes 1 out of every 200 posts.  The other posts are Rico's bizarro world opinions which in many ways makes them reasonable.  Some are just filler and tedious.  His stamina for curbing ridiculous and semi ridiculous opinions is legendary.  Does he skirt the edge of stating everyone is an idiot except for himself and that message boards are completely useless exercises?  Yes.  But you know he truly loves it because he keeps posting. 

No, I'm a self-admitted idiot.  It's the ones that don't realize they're idiots that are the problem