Shaka Smart 02/18/2026

[BM1090]

History shows this, no?

Shaka has told us what is going to happen.

I'm paying a hacker to take down scoop.

[rocky_warrior]

I'm paying a hacker to take down scoop.

That is a strategy...

(fwiw, since it's happened, just target me. It'll make it easier for the folks you're going to have to pay)

[Scoop Snoop]

I'm paying a hacker to take down scoop.

DM me. A friend of mine has told me that his 10-year-old son has taken down international companies, so taking down scoop is something he could easily do right after soccer practice tomorrow.

The kid is not cheap, but he's good. Full disclosure: I get a commission.

[rocky_warrior]

The kid is not cheap,

We've been recruiting him.  Seems...not right.

[dgies9156]

Back to the subject at hand: Many of you folks are over-analyzing the Portal issue. Coach Smart either goes to the Portal or he bets on Caedin Hamilton and a group of redshirts/incoming freshmen to carry his water next year.

That path is a sure ticket to unemployment in 2027!

Marquette's needs are simple: depth at guard and a center that's a beast. Our season has fallen apart this year because (a) Zaide, Tre and Sean never became anything close to what Coach Smart had expected; and, (b) Our center(s) are better equipped to play in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association than the Big East.

Our core is basically very good. Keep Nigel, Royce and Adrian, work with Damarius and our incoming and we have the foundation for a good team next year. But without Portal depth at guard and center, we're headed for another disaster.

Let's see what Coach Smart does. In the meantime, the sooner this season ends, the better.

[Zog from Margo]

Unless someone says they want more playing time, and less money.  They're not leaving.

Like Lowery.

[rocky_warrior]

Like Lowery.

He chose quitting over money.