Larry Williams Article in JS

Same here. Sure seems like the new AD's going out of his way to throw his weight around. Maybe the Board can recall him.

I just read some comments on Scout that said this guy was butchering all of the big donors names at a function. That has me worried.

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Originally Posted by mufansince72

I just read some comments on Scout that said this guy was butchering all of the big donors names at a function. That has me worried.

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That story had me more concerned than anything. How can an AD of a Div I program not have that ironed out beforehand?

The meal ticket at MU is the basketball program and right now, the participation in the Big East. That along with the big donors make MU athletics run.
Don't mess with the various MU meal tickets Mr. Williams.

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Originally Posted by Hamostradamus

That story had me more concerned than anything. How can an AD of a Div I program not have that ironed out beforehand?

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Yeah, how can you mispronounce "Dick Strong":cool:

Doddsy's Board has picked up on this. I hope Larry didn't think the AD's position is bigger than head BB coach.

Right now, I would be fine with Williams leaving - Larry that is. I suspect he will find out real soon exactly how important he is ... and it likely will not mesh with what his ego thinks. Really bad first impression.

Appeared as though Larry Williams was announcing to all that he is in charge with his comments in the J-S.

He is, but to go out and say so and in public take backhanded jabs at Buzz, the Big East, Houston and the lacrosse program is an odd way to gain support. Very odd ... and troubling on several levels.

Is Buzz as beloved by the Trustees as he is by the fans? Just curious to know who they'd side with if it ever came to loggerheads between Buzz and the AD.

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Originally Posted by lougrant

Is Buzz as beloved by the Trustees as he is by the fans? Just curious to know who they'd side with if it ever came to loggerheads between Buzz and the AD.

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IMO, Cottingham was as good an AD as Buzz is a coach, and they thought nothing of showing him the door. Hopefully they are a little less cavalier with Buzz.