Media Day

[IWB]

Waiting for Wojo presser at Media Day, more media people here than ever before.

[IWB]

Wojo says players and coaches have voted Juan Andwrson & Duane Wilson captains

[farmerdoc]

Wojo says players and coaches have voted Juan Andwrson & Duane Wilson captains

Duane Wilson? Anyone else surprised by this?

[Mark Miller]

Derrick Wilson and Juan Anderson.

[Markedman]

It's Derrick not Duane.....

[MU/Panther]

There is a ton of pictures on twitter. The media room was packed. Glad to see other in the Milwaukee media are finally doing their job. It's ok, Packers play on Sunday.

[warriorfan4life]

Just a year early for Duane Wilson being captain.

[IWB]

Madness - From Scott Kuykendall, MU Media Relations
MARQUETTE MADNESS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014 - 7:00 PM


6:25 – 7:00 PM Doors Open

7:00 – 7:07 PM Intro by Emcee

7:07 – 7:09 PM Introduction of Women’s Basketball Staff

7:09 – 7:11 PM Women’s Video

7:11 – 7:16 PM Women’s Introductions

7:16 – 7:19 PM Evolution of Dance - WBB

7:19 – 7:22 PM Coach Kieger Speaks/Team Warm Up/Drawing

7:22 – 7:36 PM WBB Scrimmage

7:36 – 7:38 PM Marquette Dance Team

7:38 – 7:41 PM Introduction of Men’s Basketball Staff

7:41 – 7:43 PM Men’s Intro Video

7:43 – 7:51 PM Men’s Introductions

7:51 – 7:54 PM Coach Wojo Speaks/Team Warm Up/Drawing

7:54 – 8:20 PM Men’s Scrimmage

8:20 – 8:22 PM Emcee/ 3 Point Contest

8:22 – 8:28 PM 3 Point Contest

8:28 – 8:30 PM Emcee/Dunk Contest

8:30 – 8:43 PM Dunk Contest

8:43 – 8:45 PM Coach Wojo Thank You/Autographs

[Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"]

There is a ton of pictures on twitter. The media room was packed. Glad to see other in the Milwaukee media are finally doing their job. It's ok, Packers play on Sunday.

This makes me wonder more about Big Daddy indicating that Henry's commitment coming yesterday was not an accident. That was huge news, and while everyone knew Wojo couldn't comment, it still created a buzz. Local media had stories on the evening news about Ellenson, and his commitment coming on Media Day basically forced anyone wanting to do a viable story to attend and discuss a bit about what else is going on at the program. It also reminds the viewers about Madness (many probably don't even know such events exist) and why they should focus on the MBB program.

In recent years, Marquette's media relations and timing have been awful. This on the other hand was very well timed and executed. Maybe another sign that the new regime gets it. If HE was ready to commit after his visit and someone said "no, just hold off until October 9", that's the exact kind of foresight we've needed for ages. Further, it takes the focus off Levin's departure. Less than 2 days later and that's old, forgotten news.

It could all be coincidence, but this feels way too well-orchestrated for that. And coming from Marquette, that's a breath of fresh air.

[MU/Panther]

I was a bit surpised that the question wasn't asked if Wojo was planning to add any walk-on's.

[MU/Panther]

This makes me wonder more about Big Daddy indicating that Henry's commitment coming yesterday was not an accident. That was huge news, and while everyone knew Wojo couldn't comment, it still created a buzz. Local media had stories on the evening news about Ellenson, and his commitment coming on Media Day basically forced anyone wanting to do a viable story to attend and discuss a bit about what else is going on at the program. It also reminds the viewers about Madness (many probably don't even know such events exist) and why they should focus on the MBB program.

In recent years, Marquette's media relations and timing have been awful. This on the other hand was very well timed and executed. Maybe another sign that the new regime gets it. If HE was ready to commit after his visit and someone said "no, just hold off until October 9", that's the exact kind of foresight we've needed for ages. Further, it takes the focus off Levin's departure. Less than 2 days later and that's old, forgotten news.

It could all be coincidence, but this feels way too well-orchestrated for that. And coming from Marquette, that's a breath of fresh air.Media Days in the past have been in the day's on Madness. Is this new that it happened on a Thursday?

[Nukem2]

Media Days in the past have been in the day's on Madness. Is this new that it happened on a Thursday?Obviously this is new. Very good idea particularly with the Ellenson news. Get coverage 2 days in a row.

[MU/Panther]

Well, they might have during the Crean era done it on Thursday's. :D

[The Reptile]

This makes me wonder more about Big Daddy indicating that Henry's commitment coming yesterday was not an accident. That was huge news, and while everyone knew Wojo couldn't comment, it still created a buzz. Local media had stories on the evening news about Ellenson, and his commitment coming on Media Day basically forced anyone wanting to do a viable story to attend and discuss a bit about what else is going on at the program. It also reminds the viewers about Madness (many probably don't even know such events exist) and why they should focus on the MBB program.

In recent years, Marquette's media relations and timing have been awful. This on the other hand was very well timed and executed. Maybe another sign that the new regime gets it. If HE was ready to commit after his visit and someone said "no, just hold off until October 9", that's the exact kind of foresight we've needed for ages. Further, it takes the focus off Levin's departure. Less than 2 days later and that's old, forgotten news.

It could all be coincidence, but this feels way too well-orchestrated for that. And coming from Marquette, that's a breath of fresh air.

Actually, I'm thinking that it's one of the reason for Levin's departure. But all very good points.

[IWB]

It has been on the same day for as long as I can remember.

[Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"]

Actually, I'm thinking that it's one of the reason for Levin's departure. But all very good points.

I thought that as well. Though if that's the case, the staff likely got Levin on board to coordinate his announcement with Henry's. Far better than last year when Jameel McKay surprised not only us but the staff with his Twitter transfer blitz.