Fr. Wild to be Interim Prez

[Gato78]

JS reports Wild will be the transition president and mentions that Fr. P's issues concern a 5 to 7 year capital campaign he did not feel equipped to lead and his desire to help his ailing parents.

[MUMac]

Letter from Father P: http://marquette.edu/president/lette...09-25-2013.php

[CaribouJim]

Wow.

Where was Fr. Wild living - was he still in Milwaukee?

[Nukem2]

Wow.

Where was Fr. Wild living - was he still in Milwaukee?

Yes........

[MUMac]

Yes........

And he was still at some MU functions. He also was at some basketball games, if memory serves.

[Nukem2]

And he was still at some MU functions. He also was at some basketball games, if memory serves.

He was at some games and they would show him on the scoreboard screen...

[MUMac]

He was at some games and they would show him on the scoreboard screen...

And drew huge cheers. Interestingly, Pilarz was no where to be seen at the BC. Fr. Wild was always seen. Glad to have him back, if only temporary.

[MUAlphaBangura]

And drew huge cheers. Interestingly, Pilarz was no where to be seen at the BC. Fr. Wild was always seen. Glad to have him back, if only temporary.

Actually saw Father Pilarz at many games last season, but he certainly wasn't going out of his way to "be seen", much like LW.

[MUMac]

Actually saw Father Pilarz at many games last season, but he certainly wasn't going out of his way to "be seen", much like LW.

My comment may have been sloppily stated. My point was not trying to say that Fr. P was not there, but I was attempting to say that he was not visible and much had to do with the difference in popularity between Fr. Wild and Fr. Pilarz.

Both Fr. Pilarz and LW were incognito, in comparison to Fr. Wild and Steve Cottingham. Neither made their way to the court, save for senior Day festivities. Neither were visible in the Courtside Club. I never saw them roaming the aisles. Much of that had to do with their lack of popularity - self imposed to a great degree. The camera did not seek them out at the BC. Fr. Wild was a fixture. Talking to the fans, donors, students ... Frequently he was shown on the big screen, as well, during games when he was Prez. To applause, I might add.

That was the point I was attempting to make.

[ValiantSailor]

My comment may have been sloppily stated. My point was not trying to say that Fr. P was not there, but I was attempting to say that he was not visible and much had to do with the difference in popularity between Fr. Wild and Fr. Pilarz.

Different strokes for different folks!

Now he's gone...history. No need to kick him any longer. What's important now is how well the BOT has learned from this history. If you're a prayerful person, you might want to pray for the BOT as they discuss candidates and eventually select a new president.

VS