What would make you show Shaka the door in March?

[Mu8891]

Warrior - I agree. I think when the season ends w / 20 ish losses, from the worst team since KO resurrected the program I think SS will only dig in his heels even more. And I think the
" leadership " at MU will allow it ...

I hope I'm wrong. but it seems nothing in his make up would allow any admission that he F'd up big time.

[Viper]

I think it makes total sense to be upset at this season's results.

I think it makes no sense to fire shaka solely based on this horrible season.

Give the guy time to fix his mistake. If he's unable or unwilling, then firing makes total sense.

last season, January on, MU was loosing altitude quickly. Engine trouble. We landed safely, but the engines weren't checked out. This season we are stalled on the tarmac. Might as well cancel the flight. If Air Marquette isn't hangared with an engine overhaul, this crate ain't gettin' off the ground. Pilot-in-Command is responsible. The current POC will have until March '27 to get things air worthy. If still grounded, he should hopefully have the integrity to resign. Agree to a settlement and walk. Turn in his wings. Or, completely overhaul the engines starting around April 1st so a safe departure can commence on Oct 15 or thereabouts. Either way, it will be interesting to see how this trip plays out.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Would Shaka rather build relationships than a basketball team lol

[jesmu84]

If we're still going by exclusively on the court results..

Nothing.

[1SE]

last season, January on, MU was loosing altitude quickly. Engine trouble. We landed safely, but the engines weren't checked out. This season we are stalled on the tarmac. Might as well cancel the flight. If Air Marquette isn't hangared with an engine overhaul, this crate ain't gettin' off the ground. Pilot-in-Command is responsible. The current POC will have until March '27 to get things air worthy. If still grounded, he should hopefully have the integrity to resign. Agree to a settlement and walk. Turn in his wings. Or, completely overhaul the engines starting around April 1st so a safe departure can commence on Oct 15 or thereabouts. Either way, it will be interesting to see how this trip plays out.

We're not stalled on the tarmac - the engines exploded on the ground and we're burning down the hangar.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Would Shaka rather build relationships than a basketball team lol

I dontsee this  team hanging together for another year if we finish with 20 losses
some will want to leave this particularly ifthey arent getting playing time

[WhiteTrash]

I dontsee this  team hanging together for another year if we finish with 20 losses
some will want to leave this particularly ifthey arent getting playing time

Good pay PLUS winning has to be part of the equation for theses players, right?

[wisblue]

I don't see Shaka being fired this year unless there is some type of issue that has nothing to do with Won-loss record.

But, while I don't necessarily think it will come this year, I wouldn't be surprised if Shaka's tenure at MU ends because he decides that at this stage of his life and career, he isn't interested in taking part in what high major college basketball has become.

He might decide he is better suited for a coaching job at something like an Ivy League school where the issues of NIL and transferring are lower priorities.

Tommy Amaker has made a good career and life for himself at Harvard after unsuccessful stints at Michigan and Seton Hall. I could see Shaka following a similar path after having his taste of the big time.

[rocky_warrior]

I wouldn't be surprised if Shaka's tenure at MU ends because he decides that at this stage of his life and career, he isn't interested in taking part in what high major college basketball has become.

I haven't kept track of who has been saying what, but I feel like I've seen a few people with this opinion.  I for one, have a hard time imaging Shaka just stepping away.  He could have "pulled a Wojo" when leaving Texas, but didn't.

[Viper]

I haven't kept track of who has been saying what, but I feel like I've seen a few people with this opinion.  I for one, have a hard time imaging Shaka just stepping away.  He could have "pulled a Wojo" when leaving Texas, but didn't.

a few weeks ago I would have agreed with you. Since the Purdue game I'm leaning that Shaka departs at year end. College kids w/agents, wild west portal, doesn't seem like his cup of tea. And, he's seems exasperated trying to figure out a lineup. Maybe Shaka feels this year was gonna happen, and things will shake out just fine next year. But, that seems very improbable, obviously, right now.