Shaka's Credibility

[Viper]

Do people care about 20 loss seasons? I would've had zero clue, or care, before seeing this list.

people do. This isn't just losing, btw. It's asss kickings.

[PointWarrior]

Shaka would have some credibility if his current team showed any improvement anywhere - offense, defense, shooting, rebounding, better rotations, inbounds plays, late-game plays -  it's all just crap and not getting any better...

[Scoop Snoop]

Probably. But I guess that's my point. I couldn't tell you, because it's not something anyone really cares about. Losing 19 games instead of 20 would do nothing to change how this season was, at least if you ask me.

I get that  you see this as not being a big deal. Assuming others see it the same way though? I think it makes a huge difference whether it is your team or someone else's, so the "...really cares about" depends upon whom you are speaking to. I will never be able to forget this season, as much as I wish I could. And it matters to me.

[WhiteTrash]

True that nobody can reference the last time X school lost 20 games, just like nobody can reference the last time X school ranked 337th in FG%, but it doesn't mean it's not important.

(Hint: a Milwaukee based school is ranked 337th in FG%)

[#UnleashJosh]

Guys.... yall don't need to keep explaining that Shaka errored with not adding portal players in the off season.


We're All Very well aware

[Newsdreams]

IMO, the issues are lack of talent, lack of players with high basketball IQs, and lack of players who fit how MU wants to play. (I also wonder how easy it is to find players that both fit Shaka's pressure style of defense and Smith's 3-focused offense.) MU needs to fix those issues and I don't really care how they do it. That said, to do that quickly so my season tickets are somewhat worth it next year, Shaka has to hit the portal.

Not a 3 focused offense.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Shaka's credibility is already being damaged
I am constantly asked what is going on at Marquette. People are dismayed at the lack of talent, the big losses and basketball fans are incredulous with the team's downfall. It's a big deal to a lot of people even casual fans

[1SE]

Some have limited samples, and Shaka's shooters seem to get worse over time, but the frosh leading in 3pt shooting with Nigel at 39%, MP3 at 38%, and Adrien at 37%. If they can keep those numbers and the latter two increase the usage our offense works.

Just need a GD big man...

[willie warrior]

It's always a treat being mentioned in the same breath as a point shaving DePaul and Patrick ewing's georgetown program.

The gap continues to widen. What can be done?

[NCMUFan]

Guess he made promises to players he feels he must honor.   Even if it takes down a program that gives him all the resources to succeed.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Shaka's credibility is already being damaged
I am constantly asked what is going on at Marquette. People are dismayed at the lack of talent, the big losses and basketball fans are incredulous with the team's downfall. It's a big deal to a lot of people even casual fans

Shaka's "credibility" in regard to random basketball fans is meaningless.

[Scoop Snoop]

Shaka's "credibility" in regard to random basketball fans is meaningless.

I'm worried that Marquette fans will not just limit their displeasure by not attending games at Fiserv, but resort to other actions like booing, Fire Shaka signs, Use the Portal chants that have already been reported, and so on if they do attend. I HATE when that happens to a coach and his team, whether Marquette or elsewhere. But not believing in the coach gets things like these started. Absolutely no good comes from it. It is 100% negative. Well...except for the visiting team and coach. I'm sure they love it.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I'm worried that Marquette fans will not just limit their displeasure by not attending games at Fiserv, but resort to other actions like booing, Fire Shaka signs, Use the Portal chants that have already been reported, and so on if they do attend. I HATE when that happens to a coach and his team, whether Marquette or elsewhere. But not believing in the coach gets things like these started. Absolutely no good comes from it. It is 100% negative. Well...except for the visiting team and coach. I'm sure they love it.

Well, hopefully that idiotic portion of the fanbase is small.