Shaka needs to learn from Marcus Freeman....

[DenverEagle]

No portal players taken or lost last year. Top ten last two years. Placed three guys in the NBA in two years. Tournament with high hopes every year. Conference championship and conference tournament championship. Fans that are so spoiled by success that we think there should be even more.  Freeman and many others should be learning from Shaka, not the other way around.  Love this coach and hope he keeps whatever formula he's using to get where this program is now. Maybe, just maybe relationships are exactly how they've gotten to where they are.

[Shaka Shart]

Before Muggsy passed out face down at Silk downtown he said he hated Duane

[Newsdreams]

Before Muggsy passed out face down at Silk downtown he said he hated Duane

Please take care of him.

[duanewade]

Marcus Freeman does it again!  Football Final 4 and maybe more!  He is very aggressive and bold, which inspires his own team and keeps the other team on constant edge because you don't know what he's willing to try or do next.  The fake (or was it fake?) 4&1 that got Georgia to jump offsides was brilliant and pretty much iced the game for ND.  His team has been decimated by season ending injuries all year but everyone has stepped up including two starting true freshman.  Physical, attacking, fearless football is fun to watch!  They will be a load to deal with the next ten years under his tutelage and their new competent AD. 

Will Shaka do the same and give us his best coaching job to date with a trip to the Basketball Final 4 and maybe even a win on Monday night in San Antonio?  Hopefully, we don't have another game in Southern Ohio where 2nd half leads tend to disappear against inferior opponents. 🤷�♂️

Sadly I have my doubts as I'll never totally trust Joplin, and still can't believe Gold only plays outside the 3 point stripe.  Once again if you live too much by the 3, you will die by the 3.  Iowa State completely stopped our penetration and in turn we struggled the whole game to score.  In the later rounds of March, we'll face other real good teams like Iowa State who could stand in our way of advancing unless we become more balanced and consistent. 

Keep getting Caedin some playing time and confidence.  I liked what I saw from him against Providence as he used his big body to find position for a layup off a roll and made some good passes as well.  I also liked seeing Royce use his bigger body for some inside positioning and points in that game as well.  Once again we have a better chance of not getting hammered on the boards if our big bodies show they can give us quality minutes. 

Also, continue to get good experience/production from Zaide, Damarius, Royce, and Tre/Sean.  As we've seen from previous March's we need to expect the unexpected (i.e.: Kolek hurting his hand against Vermont).  Something bad will happen (i.e.: injury, foul trouble, bad officiating, bad draw, etc.) however if we're experienced, deep enough, and diverse enough in our scoring capabilities we can find a way to win and advance regardless. 

Creighton tomorrow night will be a HUGE test as they are talented and desperate for a Quad 1 win to get back into the NCAA tournament discussion.  We need to match their intensity tomorrow night and expect their best game of the season.  Bring the same mindset and intensity we had against Providence and we'll cruise to a 5 to 10 point win as Creighton's best isn't as good as our best!

[Newsdreams]

Marcus Freeman does it again!  Football Final 4 and maybe more!  He is very aggressive and bold, which inspires his own team and keeps the other team on constant edge because you don't know what he's willing to try or do next.  The fake (or was it fake?) 4&1 that got Georgia to jump offsides was brilliant and pretty much iced the game for ND.  His team has been decimated by season ending injuries all year but everyone has stepped up including two starting true freshman.  Physical, attacking, fearless football is fun to watch!  They will be a load to deal with the next ten years under his tutelage and their new competent AD. 

Will Shaka do the same and give us his best coaching job to date with a trip to the Basketball Final 4 and maybe even a win on Monday night in San Antonio?  Hopefully, we don't have another game in Southern Ohio where 2nd half leads tend to disappear against inferior opponents. 🤷�♂️

Sadly I have my doubts as I'll never totally trust Joplin, and still can't believe Gold only plays outside the 3 point stripe.  Once again if you live too much by the 3, you will die by the 3.  Iowa State completely stopped our penetration and in turn we struggled the whole game to score.  In the later rounds of March, we'll face other real good teams like Iowa State who could stand in our way of advancing unless we become more balanced and consistent. 

Keep getting Caedin some playing time and confidence.  I liked what I saw from him against Providence as he used his big body to find position for a layup off a roll and made some good passes as well.  I also liked seeing Royce use his bigger body for some inside positioning and points in that game as well.  Once again we have a better chance of not getting hammered on the boards if our big bodies show they can give us quality minutes. 

Also, continue to get good experience/production from Zaide, Damarius, Royce, and Tre/Sean.  As we've seen from previous March's we need to expect the unexpected (i.e.: Kolek hurting his hand against Vermont).  Something bad will happen (i.e.: injury, foul trouble, bad officiating, bad draw, etc.) however if we're experienced, deep enough, and diverse enough in our scoring capabilities we can find a way to win and advance regardless. 

Creighton tomorrow night will be a HUGE test as they are talented and desperate for a Quad 1 win to get back into the NCAA tournament discussion.  We need to match their intensity tomorrow night and expect their best game of the season.  Bring the same mindset and intensity we had against Providence and we'll cruise to a 5 to 10 point win as Creighton's best isn't as good as our best!

Freeman gets it done

[wadesworld]

Marcus Freeman does it again!  Football Final 4 and maybe more!  He is very aggressive and bold, which inspires his own team and keeps the other team on constant edge because you don't know what he's willing to try or do next.  The fake (or was it fake?) 4&1 that got Georgia to jump offsides was brilliant and pretty much iced the game for ND.  His team has been decimated by season ending injuries all year but everyone has stepped up including two starting true freshman.  Physical, attacking, fearless football is fun to watch!  They will be a load to deal with the next ten years under his tutelage and their new competent AD. 

Will Shaka do the same and give us his best coaching job to date with a trip to the Basketball Final 4 and maybe even a win on Monday night in San Antonio?  Hopefully, we don't have another game in Southern Ohio where 2nd half leads tend to disappear against inferior opponents. 🤷�♂️

Sadly I have my doubts as I'll never totally trust Joplin, and still can't believe Gold only plays outside the 3 point stripe.  Once again if you live too much by the 3, you will die by the 3.  Iowa State completely stopped our penetration and in turn we struggled the whole game to score.  In the later rounds of March, we'll face other real good teams like Iowa State who could stand in our way of advancing unless we become more balanced and consistent. 

Keep getting Caedin some playing time and confidence.  I liked what I saw from him against Providence as he used his big body to find position for a layup off a roll and made some good passes as well.  I also liked seeing Royce use his bigger body for some inside positioning and points in that game as well.  Once again we have a better chance of not getting hammered on the boards if our big bodies show they can give us quality minutes. 

Also, continue to get good experience/production from Zaide, Damarius, Royce, and Tre/Sean.  As we've seen from previous March's we need to expect the unexpected (i.e.: Kolek hurting his hand against Vermont).  Something bad will happen (i.e.: injury, foul trouble, bad officiating, bad draw, etc.) however if we're experienced, deep enough, and diverse enough in our scoring capabilities we can find a way to win and advance regardless. 

Creighton tomorrow night will be a HUGE test as they are talented and desperate for a Quad 1 win to get back into the NCAA tournament discussion.  We need to match their intensity tomorrow night and expect their best game of the season.  Bring the same mindset and intensity we had against Providence and we'll cruise to a 5 to 10 point win as Creighton's best isn't as good as our best!

Can I get a TLDR on this please?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Can I get a TLDR on this please?

Basically, when Shaka loses at Dayton its a huge deal. When Freeman loses to NIU its a testament to his superior coaching style.

[BallBoy]

Freeman gets it done

I am rooting for ND but let's not forget that he was playing a Georgia team with a little used QB, a left tackle who couldn't block the nuns of ND and receivers with stumps for hands.

He coached a good game but he has and had a favorable route to the finals as his games so far are Indiana and a broken Georgia team. 

Unfortunately, ND gets blown out in the finals against OSU.

[Hards Alumni]

I am rooting for ND

Step on a lego

[tower912]

Duane, do you think MU would be a better team right now if Shaka had started freshmen over upperclassmen, as was the point of your original post?

[GoldenEagles03]

Basically, when Shaka loses at Dayton its a huge deal. When Freeman loses to NIU its a testament to his superior coaching style.

https://x.com/SSN_NIU/status/1874980193242407178?t=rkEW9Aq5SUzs1XQbHAWsbw&s=19

[Uncle Rico]

Marcus Freeman does it again!  Football Final 4 and maybe more!  He is very aggressive and bold, which inspires his own team and keeps the other team on constant edge because you don't know what he's willing to try or do next.  The fake (or was it fake?) 4&1 that got Georgia to jump offsides was brilliant and pretty much iced the game for ND.  His team has been decimated by season ending injuries all year but everyone has stepped up including two starting true freshman.  Physical, attacking, fearless football is fun to watch!  They will be a load to deal with the next ten years under his tutelage and their new competent AD. 

Will Shaka do the same and give us his best coaching job to date with a trip to the Basketball Final 4 and maybe even a win on Monday night in San Antonio?  Hopefully, we don't have another game in Southern Ohio where 2nd half leads tend to disappear against inferior opponents. 🤷�♂️

Sadly I have my doubts as I'll never totally trust Joplin, and still can't believe Gold only plays outside the 3 point stripe.  Once again if you live too much by the 3, you will die by the 3.  Iowa State completely stopped our penetration and in turn we struggled the whole game to score.  In the later rounds of March, we'll face other real good teams like Iowa State who could stand in our way of advancing unless we become more balanced and consistent. 

Keep getting Caedin some playing time and confidence.  I liked what I saw from him against Providence as he used his big body to find position for a layup off a roll and made some good passes as well.  I also liked seeing Royce use his bigger body for some inside positioning and points in that game as well.  Once again we have a better chance of not getting hammered on the boards if our big bodies show they can give us quality minutes. 

Also, continue to get good experience/production from Zaide, Damarius, Royce, and Tre/Sean.  As we've seen from previous March's we need to expect the unexpected (i.e.: Kolek hurting his hand against Vermont).  Something bad will happen (i.e.: injury, foul trouble, bad officiating, bad draw, etc.) however if we're experienced, deep enough, and diverse enough in our scoring capabilities we can find a way to win and advance regardless. 

Creighton tomorrow night will be a HUGE test as they are talented and desperate for a Quad 1 win to get back into the NCAA tournament discussion.  We need to match their intensity tomorrow night and expect their best game of the season.  Bring the same mindset and intensity we had against Providence and we'll cruise to a 5 to 10 point win as Creighton's best isn't as good as our best!

I'm not reading that but I'm sorry or happy for you.  Say hi to your lawyer

[duanewade]

I am rooting for ND but let's not forget that he was playing a Georgia team with a little used QB, a left tackle who couldn't block the nuns of ND and receivers with stumps for hands.

He coached a good game but he has and had a favorable route to the finals as his games so far are Indiana and a broken Georgia team. 

Unfortunately, ND gets blown out in the finals against OSU.

And ND has lost five starters to season ending injuries this year (Mills, Jagesah, Morrison, Traore/Botehlo, Craig). They also have an undersized true freshman playing left tackle all year.

I doubt you're cheering for ND with the one sided spin you just put on display. They hardly had an easy path in playoffs, with no bye while teams like Penn State got paired against SMU and Boise State. A career in Washington DC awaits you. 👏

[Its DJOver]

What an odd thread.  Cross sport analogies rarely work.  This is not the exception.

[Scoop Snoop]

What an odd thread.  Cross sport analogies rarely work.  This is not the exception.

I put him on ignore. I think anyone who writes posts as long and pointless as his does not deserve scoopers' time, and I KNOW it's a waste of mine. It's probably a very good guess that his most recent post is like his previous ones.

[Its DJOver]

I put him on ignore. I think anyone who writes posts as long and pointless as his does not deserve scoopers' time. It's probably a very good guess that his most recent post is like his previous ones.

Eh, he's got the "takes so bad they're comical" thing nailed.  The immediate aftermath of this thread was too funny not to be scripted.


https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=64289.msg1520858#msg1520858

This one was started at half time of a game we ended up winning, again, absolutely hilarious.


https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=63605.msg1471028#msg1471028

This one's to long to read in it's entirety, but the first three paragraphs that dump on Shaka's culture, Kam, and TKO are worth your while.

[tower912]

That is where I am.  He is always good for a laugh.  Up there with UDPride for epic bad takes and self owns.  Step on another rake.

[Hards Alumni]

I put him on ignore. I think anyone who writes posts as long and pointless as his does not deserve scoopers' time, and I KNOW it's a waste of mine. It's probably a very good guess that his most recent post is like his previous ones.

I agree.  I prefer to waste my time on scoop in short bursts. 

Having said that, I miss Pakuni

[Uncle Rico]

I agree.  I prefer to waste my time on scoop in short bursts. 

Having said that, I miss Pakuni

What happened to Pak?

[Hards Alumni]

No idea, just disappeared one day.  Hope he is good, he was an OG.

[Uncle Rico]

No idea, just disappeared one day.  Hope he is good, he was an OG.

Woke mob got him

[Hards Alumni]

Woke mob got him

Much like Grendel comes for us every night, the woke mob eventually gets us all.

[tower912]

Woke mob got him

His last several posts were overtly political.  My money is on he got banned and decided to not come back.

[Scoop Snoop]

Eh, he's got the "takes so bad they're comical" thing nailed.  The immediate aftermath of this thread was too funny not to be scripted.


https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=64289.msg1520858#msg1520858

This one was started at half time of a game we ended up winning, again, absolutely hilarious.


https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=63605.msg1471028#msg1471028

This one's to long to read in it's entirety, but the first three paragraphs that dump on Shaka's culture, Kam, and TKO are worth your while.

OK. You're right.    My Gawd, those posts are hilarious. But I'm gonna keep him on ignore and rely upon you and others to pick out his most laughable takes. Thanks!

[willie warrior]

Freeman gets it done

Yeah, he sure schooled NIU. And they had a flimsy schedule this year. But the arrogant No Dickers believe that program is the greatest.