Importance of beating Wisconsin

[Badgerhater]

The only thing left to discuss is how long it will take Bucky to match MU's Big 10 win total.

[Scoop Snoop]

The only thing left to discuss is how long it will take Bucky to match MU's Big 10 win total.

Oh you're good. Very good.

[GoldenEagles03]

I think as long as they're a tourney team, Gard is safe, though it's an interesting thought exercise to wonder who they might go after. I do think Bennett is off the table. The biggest question is if they try to keep their style of winning with a less aesthetic appeal or trying to change it up and play a more up-tempo, pro style game that would likely get fans more energized. Ryan obviously hamstrung them when he left and forced them into Gard. I'm curious what they'd do without those timing restrictions.

I don't think Shaka would leave, but they'd almost certainly try to get him at this point, no?

Whenever we play UW he always brings up how he grew up following UW Hoops because of the proximity. Seems like an obvious target.

[MUfan12]

I admire the commitment to the bit.

[Uncle Rico]

I don't think Shaka would leave, but they'd almost certainly try to get him at this point, no?

Whenever we play UW he always brings up how he grew up following UW Hoops because of the proximity. Seems like an obvious target.

No, he's taking the Virginia job

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

I don't think Shaka would leave, but they'd almost certainly try to get him at this point, no?

Whenever we play UW he always brings up how he grew up following UW Hoops because of the proximity. Seems like an obvious target.

Of course he's an obvious target. But there is no way he leave Marquette as things stand to go to Madison. Have you heard anything he has said about Marquette?

I admire the commitment to the bit.

Right?

[Scoop Snoop]

No, he's taking the Virginia job

I actually told my dentist about this on Monday in Charlottesville and before I had a chance to tell him it was a joke he was really excited about it. I think I'll have a little fun at the expense of our Charlottesville friends and lead them on for a bit. I know that's not nice, but I make no pretense of being nice.

[GoldenEagles03]

Of course he's an obvious target. But there is no way he leave Marquette as things stand to go to Madison. Have you heard anything he has said about Marquette?


Right?

That was my whole point.

[BM1090]

Sure, if the season ended today they'd be in.  But getting to 9 wins in the B1G won't be easy for them.  Of their remaining schedule I see:

• Should be wins over Buter, Detroit Mercy, Iowa, Minnesota, Washington, at Minnesota
• Toss ups against Ohio State, at USC, Nebraska, at Northwestern, Indiana, Illinois, Penn State
• Losses at Rutgers, at UCLA, at Maryland, at Purdue, Oregon, at Michigan State

They already have 2 losses in the B1G.  So you have to get 5 out of 7 against Ohio State, at USC, Nebraska, at Northwestern, Indiana, Illinois, Penn State just to get to 9-11.  They'll be less talented than at least 4 of those teams.

You're not wrong, but they'll win a game or two from the list you have as losses. 10-10 or 9-11 sounds right to me.

[cheebs09]

I actually told my dentist about this on Monday in Charlottesville and before I had a chance to tell him it was a joke he was really excited about it. I think I'll have a little fun at the expense of our Charlottesville friends and lead them on for a bit. I know that's not nice, but I make no pretense of being nice.

Glad you are safe.

[Scoop Snoop]

Glad you are safe.

Physically, yes. But I should have waited until he finishes a crown scheduled for early January. We might need to get a home equity loan to pay for it.

[tower912]

Insurance company AI deny your claim?

[wadesworld]

I don't think Shaka would leave, but they'd almost certainly try to get him at this point, no?

Whenever we play UW he always brings up how he grew up following UW Hoops because of the proximity. Seems like an obvious target.

Ah Badger fans...

[GoldenEagles03]

Ah Badger fans...

Lmao. You are something.

If they ever get rid of Gard they are going to attempt to go big. They won't fire him just to hire some up and comer. I think Shaka will be here forever, but they'd have to try.

Similar to Oates at Bama and Otz at Iowa State...they'd have to try for them too.

[Uncle Rico]

How do you block posters?

[wadesworld]

Lmao. You are something.

If they ever get rid of Gard they are going to attempt to go big. They won't fire him just to hire some up and comer. I think Shaka will be here forever, but they'd have to try.

Similar to Oates at Bama and Otz at Iowa State...they'd have to try for them too.

Sure.  They should call Billy Donovan and Kelvin Sampson and make them say no, too.  Just like MU.   

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Pretty sure they aren't going to go for guys simply because they have Wisconsin roots.

Regardless, I don't think they are going to get rid of Gard anytime soon. It feels like we have this conversation every year on here and he ends up putting in a decent season. When the time comes, assumming there aren't any obvious internal candidates, they will likely hire the best coach they feel they can like they have with football and hockey. Regardless of any connection to the UW or the state.

[Hards Alumni]

Pretty sure they aren't going to go for guys simply because they have Wisconsin roots.

Regardless, I don't think they are going to get rid of Gard anytime soon. It feels like we have this conversation every year on here and he ends up putting in a decent season. When the time comes, assumming there aren't any obvious internal candidates, they will likely hire the best coach they feel they can like they have with football and hockey. Regardless of any connection to the UW or the state.

Exactly.  He had them ranked 11 last week.  His seat is fine.

[GoldenEagles03]

Exactly.  He had them ranked 11 last week.  His seat is fine.

Exactly.  He had them ranked 11 last week.  His seat is fine.

Yup!
Which goes back to my point...if they were going to get rid of him it would be because they think they can get someone established.

Shaka, Otz, Oates are 3 great coaches with WI ties. I think any of the 3 would be stupid to leave their current situations, but they'd have to at least check in.

[Uncle Rico]

Pretty sure they aren't going to go for guys simply because they have Wisconsin roots.

Regardless, I don't think they are going to get rid of Gard anytime soon. It feels like we have this conversation every year on here and he ends up putting in a decent season. When the time comes, assumming there aren't any obvious internal candidates, they will likely hire the best coach they feel they can like they have with football and hockey. Regardless of any connection to the UW or the state.

Considering Gard always gets it done and the Badgers are clearly 1 or 2 in the Big 18, only an idiot would even bring up who Wisconsin might try and hire

[Hards Alumni]

Yup!
Which goes back to my point...if they were going to get rid of him it would be because they think they can get someone established.

Shaka, Otz, Oates are 3 great coaches with WI ties. I think any of the 3 would be stupid to leave their current situations, but they'd have to at least check in.

Sure, maybe call Billy Donovan, too.

You know, just to check in.  Hopefully Gard doesn't hear about any of this.

[tower912]

Wisconsin can ask.  Two things.  One, Shaka has already said no to bigger names.  Two, Shaka has referenced his youth was not always idyllic in central Wisconsin.

[GoldenEagles03]

Sure, maybe call Billy Donovan, too.

You know, just to check in.  Hopefully Gard doesn't hear about any of this.

Nothing like the other 3, but ok.

[Hards Alumni]

Nothing like the other 3, but ok.

I will never understand guys who are merely from somewhere being considered top candidates for jobs. 

Nate Oates went to Wisconsin for grad school for one year.
Shaka has zero ties to Madison... Oregon is 20 minutes away
TJ has zero ties to Madison.  Went to UW-Whitewater

Wisconsin isn't a destination job. Absolutely zero of the guys you're suggesting have any reason to pull up their roots, shun their current schools where they are successful, and take over at Wisconsin of all places.

This, "They should at least make a call" thought process is stupid.  You want to kick the tires around a bunch of coaches while your current coach has your team ranked inside the top 25?  I'm sure that's a great selling point for anyone that you're calling. 

Ayiyi

[BM1090]

Nothing like the other 3, but ok.

You'd get a lot more slack around here if you just admitted your Wisconsin top 2 take sucked.