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Post by PantherNation on Mar 31, 2022 14:30:35 GMT -6
I know that these interviews will slow down at some point, but one thing I remember when I was in high school was listening to sports talk radio and Pearl would literally call in to shows and sell the program. I hope Lundy enjoys that part of the job, because we could use it now and as the spring and summer drag on. The first two weeks of the fall semester are exceedingly important at getting the student body excited for basketball. One of my favorite things he said with Drew and KB when they asked how he’s going to create buzz around the program: “Half of my job is daily embarrassment of myself. Whatever I have to do to get in front of people, students, and alumni to get them going. That’s what we need to do. Gotta breathe a little life into this thing.”
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Mar 31, 2022 14:32:50 GMT -6
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Post by milwsport on Mar 31, 2022 23:53:11 GMT -6
I saw a nice "Welcome Coach Lundy" billboard while driving on the freeway. It was one of those rotating electronic ones that changes pics every 15 seconds. The Billboard is a little east of N. 27th Street on the north side of the 94 west.
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Apr 4, 2022 11:47:25 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2022 18:03:55 GMT -6
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on May 10, 2022 18:33:00 GMT -6
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jul 27, 2022 12:03:12 GMT -6
Roar Report: How is UWM and the state of Wisconsin treating you? Bart Lundy: "Fantastic. This has been even more than I imagined it would be. The fans, the administration, the students, they have embraced me and my family and they are on-board. Everyone is excited, which pumps me up." RR: How has the transition gone with the team? BL: "It has been good. It has been a long haul to fill the roster. It has been a lot of work – to hire the staff, to recruit the players, to get the players through the paperwork process – but we are extremely excited about summer and fielding this team and seeing what we have." RR: How do you feel about the roster you have built? BL: "We are functional and I think we have a strength in shooting the basketball, especially from three, which will be a bit of a different look than Milwaukee has had in the past. The weaknesses … we have 11 new players, maybe more, and we have to figure out how to put them in a blender and make a team out of it. We haven't seen these guys in our system yet, so we could be pleasantly surprised or have our work cut out for us. The unknown is probably our biggest weakness." RR: How has the media interaction and public appearances gone for you? BL: "The city has been great. They have done more than I could have ever anticipated. The administration at UWM has been able to get me out in the public and promote our program and I think we are going to see that help in fan support, in ticket sales, and in the student excitement. I think all of that, combined with a winning team, is going to take us to new heights. RR: How are those "first pitches" coming at baseball games? BL: "Well, they have gotten progressively better [laughs]. First one at the Panther game was a strike, but was a Little League strike (Lundy stood in front of the mound). The second one at the Brewers game was from the mound, but a bit outside. The third one, at the Milkmen game, came from the mound, and was straight down the middle." RR: What does a team coached by you look like? BL: "It will look exciting, and fast, and tough. It will look full-court and we will score a lot of points. We are going to be good with the basketball but conservative at the same time. I think the fans will really enjoy the entertainment value of our brand." RR: What were the biggest things that attracted you to the job? BL: "The potential! Not only for the program and where it's been and where it could go. But what really attracted me was the University and the city. The university fits my values, my family's values. The city is in need of a winner and I truly believe they will jump on board. We could energize the city and I think they are eager to get this going. There are 200,000 graduates of UWM and 74 percent live in the state … they want to see this be a winner." RR: What will you look to accomplish over the summer with the team? BL: "They have to buy-in and know that we are going to invest in their game. We are still in the summer … some coaches will go into team practices. We will do some of that, but mostly invest in their games. In the summertime, I think you get better individually. We will do a lot of skill development and then get a lot of structure of our offense and defense in." RR: How does it feel to walk into the office every day looking at the OHOW? BL: "It is beyond exciting. Starting with knowing that at this time next year, the best pickup games in the state are going to be in that building. I want to create a program where are guys are playing with good players every day and that they believe that they can play with anyone. And that facility allows us to get so much better individually. We can help them believe that they can play at the highest levels." RR: What do you think is the best aspect of coaching? BL: "The relationships with your players and staff. Being able to come to work on a university campus every day. What it does for my family … I can't think of a negative aspect of coaching." RR: How is your family dealing with the changes? BL: "They are eager to be here … they are not here yet, but looking forward to all being in one place again. They had to finish up school, so I think there are mixed emotions. They are sad to leave Charlotte, but at the same time excited about Milwaukee. Liam is ready to meet Giannis. They are excited." RR: How exciting is it to look forward to that first official game on the sidelines? BL: "I am actually really excited about that first home game. The first official game will be on the road at Purdue and I am excited about that game as well. But I am really getting tuned in to that first home game, in the arena, and the anticipation of what this team can be."
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Post by ghostofdylan on Jul 27, 2022 12:36:51 GMT -6
So what is the first home game?!
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jul 27, 2022 13:58:46 GMT -6
So what is the first home game?! I would think Sat, Nov. 12 which will be a homecoming game.
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Oct 19, 2022 11:40:53 GMT -6
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Post by sidzills on Oct 26, 2022 9:34:34 GMT -6
Here was a fun one in case anyone was interested:
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Oct 27, 2022 9:39:56 GMT -6
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Post by Cactus Panther on Nov 12, 2022 7:48:23 GMT -6
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Nov 12, 2022 12:28:53 GMT -6
I thought 1250 closed down shop?
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Nov 12, 2022 12:38:34 GMT -6
Schedule part was very interesting. Didn't seem happy with trips at Purdue, Iowa State and Rhode Island. Wants more home games.
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