Wisconsin Hockey 2019-20 Part II: Civil War

[MadCityRich]

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I'm no psychologist, but I play one on USCHO. He's obviously beyond frustrated. Lots of shoulder shrugging, lip clenching, searching for the politically correct words; it's got to be grinding on him. I'm sure he's challenged the players, but has somebody challenged him?

(I mean somebody significant, not us.)

[Timothy A]

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I'm no psychologist, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. He's obviously beyond frustrated. Lots of shoulder shrugging, lip clenching, searching for the politically correct words; it's got to be grinding on him. I'm sure he's challenged the players, but has somebody challenged him?

(I mean somebody significant, not us.)

I fixed your post, I love those old commercials. To me, he and Oz should have enough tricks in the old toolbox to come up with solutions or have some old salty coaching buddies to lean on. We give BA a lot crap but he's was a heck of a coach who has seen just about everything, maybe he has some wise words. The thing is, many many many of these players are coming back next year, so they need to figure it out or it's just groundhog day all season long next year.

He's pretty lucky that he only has 1 objective reporter asking questions, imagine if this was a bigger interest in hockey and there were 2 reporters from Madison papers and 2 from Milwaukee like years ago. Obviously Todd can't go defcon 1 with questions or they won't even talk to him.

[ExileOnDaytonStreet]

I could see them making a case for replacing Strobel. I mean, I know you’re not getting Don Granato, but since Don left, there’s been struggles. Not placing blame for all those struggles on Strobel (especially the D struggles), but I could see a case for seeing if we could find a more Don-like assistant to take Strobel’s place. I mean, it seems like Oz is out on recruiting trips all the time, and I assume T.G. does quite a bit of the closing, leaving Strobel (or a new assistant) back home to run things. I’d actually be okay with T.G., Oz and a new more Don-like assistant giving it a crack.

I’m sorry, but having a better 2nd assistant is not the cure-all. Not even close.

The rot is clearly coming from the top if these are the results and Mr Send-Em-To-The-Show is still lassiez-faire.

Can the FIB and anyone who wants to die on his ship. If that means no more Oz that means no more Oz. Hire an outside name who has actually succeeded in the NCAA recently. No more experimenting with someone just because they are a good hire.

[MadCityRich]

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With the big line-up shakeup on what was The Big 1070 now The Game, (Yay, no more Milwaukee hacks!) Steve Czaban is from 6 to 9 AM. Czabe has Brian Posick on a sports report called, "Brian Knows Sports" or something like that. After some women's hockey talk, Czaban said, "Wisconsin used to be a hockey school, right?"

OOOOF, kick in the ol' family grapes. They aren't in the same studio (or maybe even the same state) but there was a definite pregnant pause.

[Timothy A]

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With the big line-up shakeup on what was The Big 1070 now The Game,.

Dan Patrick is back on, awesome. I like that show. And I see Mike Heller got ping ponged back to the 3PM slot. I like that move too.

[WiscTJK]

Re: Wisconsin Hockey 2019-20 Part II: Civil War

With the big line-up shakeup on what was The Big 1070 now The Game, (Yay, no more Milwaukee hacks!) Steve Czaban is from 6 to 9 AM. Czabe has Brian Posick on a sports report called, "Brian Knows Sports" or something like that. After some women's hockey talk, Czaban said, "Wisconsin used to be a hockey school, right?"

OOOOF, kick in the ol' family grapes. They aren't in the same studio (or maybe even the same state) but there was a definite pregnant pause.

Rich, what day was that. I would like to go back and listen to that.

Found it early on yesterday's show.... Brian like a pro, didn't disagree with him. And this will be the 6th straight year with now playoffs. Ouch.

[MadCityRich]

Rich, what day was that. I would like to go back and listen to that.

Found it early on yesterday's show.... Brian like a pro, didn't disagree with him. And this will be the 6th straight year with now playoffs. Ouch.

Yep that was it; the mention of the 6 years was the Mic drop.

[WiscTJK]

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Most Points, Freshmen
90 – Merrimack
89 – Boston University
76 – Providence
74 – Minnesota
72 – UMass Lowell pic.twitter.com/8CwKN1DWhD

— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) February 5, 2020

Not in the top 5 for freshman scoring.....

[druzy192]

I’m sorry, but having a better 2nd assistant is not the cure-all. Not even close.

The rot is clearly coming from the top if these are the results and Mr Send-Em-To-The-Show is still lassiez-faire.

Can the FIB and anyone who wants to die on his ship. If that means no more Oz that means no more Oz. Hire an outside name who has actually succeeded in the NCAA recently. No more experimenting with someone just because they are a good hire.

Yup. Assistants are not the problem. Granato is like Ron Zook. Great recruiter but not a good coach. Well, actually Zook had some on field success. Granatos team is in last place. Doormat of the big ten. University of Wisconsin. Hes gotta go.

[solovsfett]

Most Points, Freshmen
90 – Merrimack
89 – Boston University
76 – Providence
74 – Minnesota
72 – UMass Lowell pic.twitter.com/8CwKN1DWhD

— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) February 5, 2020

Not in the top 5 for freshman scoring.....

That’s hilarious considering the outsized egos of Wisconsin’s vaunted freshmen class.

[druzy192]

He's pretty lucky that he only has 1 objective reporter asking questions, imagine if this was a bigger interest in hockey and there were 2 reporters from Madison papers and 2 from Milwaukee like years ago. Obviously Todd can't go defcon 1 with questions or they won't even talk to him.

If Todd's a legitimate journalist than he should ask the hard questions. That's his job. Thats what hes paid to do. And that what I told him on his facebook. There are no articles out there about Granato screwing the pooch. Theres nothing about him being the worst coaching in 40 years.

It's the truth so Milewski should tell it. If hes not a big fan of facts and telling it how it is then he should go work for the Onion. Or just be employed by the UW like Andy Baggot.

[WiscTJK]

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If Todd's a legitimate journalist than he should ask the hard questions. That's his job. Thats what hes paid to do. And that what I told him on his facebook. There are no articles out there about Granato screwing the pooch. Theres nothing about him being the worst coaching in 40 years.

It's the truth so Milewski should tell it. If hes not a big fan of facts and telling it how it is then he should go work for the Onion. Or just be employed by the UW like Andy Baggot.

Let’s be realistic. Todd is the only non-UW media member covering hockey. He has to be able to get access and get quotes from players and staff. He has to tread lightly. Todd does a great job and he’s pretty straight forward in his articles.

[WiscTJK]

Wisconsin Hockey 2019-20 Part II: Civil War

Yup. Assistants are not the problem. Granato is like Ron Zook. Great recruiter but not a good coach. Well, actually Zook had some on field success. Granatos team is in last place. Doormat of the big ten. University of Wisconsin. Hes gotta go.

There is near zero chance UW buys out Granato’s contract for $2.5M after this year. I would be shocked if Barry goes that direction. I think it would be for the best for both parties but it likely isn’t happening.

[Timothy A]

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There is near zero chance UW buys out Granato’s contract for $2.5M after this year. I would be shocked if Barry goes that direction. I think it would be for the best for both parties but it likely isn’t happening.

Maybe it's a reflection of the value of money in today's age, but 2.5 Mil doesn't seem like all that much money. If some Boosters are miffed they will probably donate a portion of it. How much will a losing team cost UW in lost ticket/concession sales and lost advertising revenue?

[Timothy A]

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Let’s be realistic. Todd is the only non-UW media member covering hockey. He has to be able to get access and get quotes from players and staff. He has to tread lightly. Todd does a great job and he’s pretty straight forward in his articles.

I agree. If he goes defcon 1, they will just shut him out. There isn't much sugar in what he is writing.