G'town game thread

[TheSultan]

Why did we extend Wojo?

I guess I don't understand why you are so obsessed with this. He wasn't going to be on the hot seat for the next couple of years, and he ends up there, his contract won't prevent his termination if that is deemed necessary.

[AlexJesswein]

I guess I don't understand why you are so obsessed with this. He wasn't going to be on the hot seat for the next couple of years, and he ends up there, his contract won't prevent his termination if that is deemed necessary.

I don't understand the vote of confidence given what I've seen out on the court.

[TheSultan]

His bosses like him and believe he has been successful given circumstances. And again if his bosses change their minds, the contract will not be a problem. It really isn't that big of a deal.

[kneelb4zerg]

So you think Wojo would become a better coach if he was chasing the carrot of a contract extension?

I don't understand the vote of confidence given what I've seen out on the court.

[TheSultan]

I think some changes need to be seriously considered with the SC program. And, if that means some personal changes, so be it. This is the third straight year where the team has been overwhelmed in the conference by physical play.

Too many slender players. It's the same SC coach that MU had under Buzz. But Jae and DJO could add a lot of muscle to their frame, while players like Jamil and Vander couldn't. That doesn't mean they didn't get stronger, but they could never get bulked up.

I mentioned this after Seton Hall, but Marquette has a lot of slender players on this team. Haanif, Sandy, Duane, JJJ, Luke are only going to be able to add so much muscle. Sacar, Traci and Henry have bigger frames but all three are freshmen.

[mufan2003]

Marquette starting 0-2, then beat Georgetown. Fell to 2-5 after the loss at DePaul.

That's right, just looked it up myself. Started 0-2, then 1-2, 1-3, 2-3, 2-5. I remember it feeling like a lost season. So many close games, often decided by 3 points or less. As previously mentioned, probably Buzz's best coaching job.

[WindyCityGoldenEagle]

I think they need to play small more often and stop pounding the ball into Luke when he doesn't have the physical advantage.

Agree with this. Hoping wojo and staff can be flexible enough in game to go away from their preferred offensive approach of pounding into Luke should the game flow call for it.

[MU/Panther]

That's right, just looked it up myself. Started 0-2, then 1-2, 1-3, 2-3, 2-5. I remember it feeling like a lost season. So many close games, often decided by 3 points or less. As previously mentioned, probably Buzz's best coaching job.

Your feeling is correct. That blown lead at DePaul to drop to 2-5 was terrible. Season did feel lost after that.

[Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"]

I don't understand the vote of confidence given what I've seen out on the court.

What is the downside? It's good for PR, shows a good relationship between the staff and management, and gives recruits the confidence that he'll be here. If things don't improve, Marquette can still fire him. There's no negative to it.

[CaribouJim]

What is the downside? It's good for PR, shows a good relationship between the staff and management, and gives recruits the confidence that he'll be here. If things don't improve, Marquette can still fire him. There's no negative to it.

...and MU felt sorry for Wojo as he only can afford to wear a white undershirt when he is at home and away from all things MU.