Goodbye to Buzz Williams!!! Seeking the "new job" job at Virginia Tech -- obviously because of the better weather (ahem), the more prestigious conference (the ACC is ranked ahead of the newly declined Big East), the chance for national glory --- losing to both Duke and North Carolina in the same year! Or was it because his coaching and personal style are so idiosyncratic and egoistic that no player really felt "safe" or "supported" in his system? Even when the playing talent level was higher for MU (one or two years ago)--the players seemed to tolerate Buzz Williams rather than truly respect him. Buzz is more of a "small time" sharper, than a "big time" winner. He knows the right plays; plays the right defenses; but can't get the best out of his players.
The 2013-2014 season proved that--did Buzz get the best out of OJ Mayo? Or Jamil Wilson? Or Derrick Wilson? No, no, and no. All three of these players faded as Buzz kept up an insane substitution round-robin which profited no one. Or no team.
Choose wisely for your new coach Marquette --- someone who may be eccentric (but not egomanical), someone who is upright (but not old or stiff). someone who is passionate about winning (but more passionate about the people).
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