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Dan,

You need to be careful. There are a lot of your bloggers that are repeating the same comments over and over again. Isn’t that grounds for being kicked off of your blog? Your interview was as about as hard as a soft boiled egg. As soon as Bz backed you down you retreated. And from that point on he had control of your interview. You see I will tell you the truth, like it or not.

Look for my letter to the editor, should be revealing and interesting. If they have the guts to print it at the journal. How about a interview with Rusty or Jeff? Haven’t seen one quote from either one of them? How would they acess this year? What has been the biggest difference in the two years? How has the culture really changed? Challenge his answers! Dig deeper! You’re getting closer. He wouldn’t have lost his composure otherwise.
If I were you I would have been offended for him to tell me that this program needed a change in culture. If that was a problem why has no one in the deacon family heard about this?

Tony C on 03/24/2011 (5:11 pm)

Really appreciate the interview, Dan, as well as your assessment of Buzz. I may be wrong (and we’ll find out in the next couple of years) but I don’t think the majority of our fan base is giving him or Wellman nearly enough credit and I think (hope) that will bear out sooner than later. Either way, love your blog and the insight it provides into the team. Thanks much.

Andy on 03/24/2011 (3:10 pm)

I have to agree with a number of the comments here: there is little in your article, the interview itself, or, most importantly the manner in which this past season unfolded that makes me at all confident that a successful Wake hoops sqaud is anywhere in the near future as long as Buzz sticks around (or is kept around). Prickly guys get good players when they have proven success: Buzz has no proven success (please spare me the Colorado team that made the NIT Semi’s - we have higher standards than that.) I understand you - Dan - are trying to put a positive spin on this - and on Buzz - because this is your bread and butter, but all signs point to a long road ahead.

Geoff on 03/24/2011 (9:46 am)

Country, Perhaps we need to look at this situation from another perspective.

Just asking, but when does Bz’s daughter graduate from WFU?

There is your answer on when Bz will be departing…

The man has never stayed in one place too long and it is time for him to retire!

Tom Willis on 03/24/2011 (9:20 am)

Maybe one of the reasons that Bz hasn’t ‘connected’ with the fanbase is that he has never, not one time, even acknowledged the fanbase. He makes no effort.
He thinks HE’S has a tough embarrassing year, well what about US?
He comes across as stiff, boring and arrogant. I can only hope he’s a little different with his players, but i’ve seen no evidence of that.

Kathy S on 03/24/2011 (7:43 am)

Dan,

I read the article from you and Bz and I can’t, for the life of me, see how we’re going to be competitive next season. And I remain unconvinced that Bz is the right man for the job. As I’ve said before, Wellman owes students, alumni and fans alike an explanation of just what the heck is going on. More and more I think this was a self-serving hire because Wellman won’t come clean!

Ken Green on 03/24/2011 (4:21 am)

Dan,
the fanbase wouldn’t give a rat’s you know what about Buzz personality if he just won games. I’d take a mute coach anyday who’s able to take us to the final four, than a rambling rouser who’s keeps us in the cellar. Unforunately, nothing Buzz has done so far convinces me that he has what it takes to not only compete but win in the ACC.

He gives full scholarships to walk-on caliber players, cause he does not have the chutzpah to go toe to toe with the big boys and compete for the best talent. At a minimum, he should have been able to secure Tyler, with Craig Dawson as he’s coach.

mindact on 03/23/2011 (11:21 pm)

My brother-in-law took me to a bar and grill on the shores of Lake Occonee, GA a few years and told me I had to hear this guy. Turned out it was Zac Brown obviously before his big break (actually a part owner of the establishment). Needless to say he was very entertaining and played all types of different styles of music quite well. Maybe you can get a gig covering the concert. I bet you would like him.  GO DEACS!

DeaconDash on 03/23/2011 (10:39 pm)

Dan, I know we trail off on music with the blog every now and then. The Peanut Gallery doesn’t seem to mind. Take this as what it is meant to be simple friendly advice. Stop by “the Joel” and pick up a couple tickets to Zac Brown Band and suprise the wife with a night on the town , she’ll be happy and I’m 99% sure the concert will please your musical ear.

Doug on 03/23/2011 (7:18 pm)

Dan, I look forward to reading and enjoying your piece on Bzdelick.  Outside your articles, there is little about Bzdelick that I have found enjoyable.  Ever the optimist, I hope that changes next season.

Jim on 03/23/2011 (5:13 pm)