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Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:04 amby Alaric
In my halcyon moments, I like to think that SMU would never leak the real target, that we'd throw out a bunch of names to distract, all the while we'd efficiently be finalizing negotiations with a stunner of an announcement...
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:42 amby SMU 86
You are not the only one that has said that. Interesting. For the record I don't think it will be Williams either but I would not be mad if it were.
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:59 amby Mexmustang
At this point, I honestly believe it is entirely up to him (Buzz). But, Orsini has fooled us before.
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:02 amby hoopmanx
The problem w/floating Buzz's name as a distraction is that their isn't a better candidate for the job. In essence, any 'stunner' signing would be a let down, at least to a degree from Buzz. Would be smarter to float a lesser name, while signing Buzz etc
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:13 amby Mexmustang
Not just a good point, but a great point. I haven't had as much fun since I was a kid waiting for Santa to find out what he brought!
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:19 amby Treadway21
We need the purple hippo to start tracking orsini.
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:18 pmby MustangStealth
hoopmanx wrote:The problem w/floating Buzz's name as a distraction is that their isn't a better candidate for the job. In essence, any 'stunner' signing would be a let down, at least to a degree from Buzz. Would be smarter to float a lesser name, while signing Buzz etc
Unless Calipari is the real target.
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:49 pmby Alaric
hoopmanx wrote:The problem w/floating Buzz's name as a distraction is that their isn't a better candidate for the job. In essence, any 'stunner' signing would be a let down, at least to a degree from Buzz. Would be smarter to float a lesser name, while signing Buzz etc
Oh I agree. I'd just think that these guys would insist on anonymity like June Jones did. For the record, I'm not saying Buzz couldn't be the target and I'll be shocked and thrilled if he's hired.
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:54 pmby RGV Pony
If its not Buzz, finish this analogy
Buzz: Paul Johnson
????: June
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:55 pmby CalallenStang
IMO Buzz leaked it because he doesn't like the Marquette AD and he wants their president to fire the AD. That tension with the AD may be the only thing that gives us a shot at getting Buzz (remember how June didn't like Herman Frazier)
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:55 pmby CalallenStang
RGV Pony wrote:If its not Buzz, finish this analogy
Buzz:Paul Johnson
????: June
John Thompson III
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:57 pmby Comet
Coach K here we come! This Big East thing really is so easy.
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:34 pmby Pony^
hoopmanx wrote:The problem w/floating Buzz's name as a distraction is that their isn't a better candidate for the job. In essence, any 'stunner' signing would be a let down, at least to a degree from Buzz. Would be smarter to float a lesser name, while signing Buzz etc
Not everyone agrees:
Where does the Marquette coach fit in with the esteemed coaches here in the West Region?
In short, he doesn’t.
Williams, 39, is the youngest and admittedly least successful of the four coaches with their teams here. To be fair to Williams, it’s tough company to keep. Between Michigan State’s Tom Izzo, Louisville’s Rick Pitino and Florida’s Billy Donovan, the other coaches in the region have 25 appearances in the Sweet 16, 14 Final Four appearances and four national championships.
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/201 ... s-tom-izzo
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:01 pmby StangEsq
williams is also 8 years younger than any of those guys... a lot younger than pitino and izzo.
Re: Buzz Williams smokescreen
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:23 pmby ponyboy
Why does age matter?