16 seed, the team lost to the No. Talking to my parents after (the Stadium story), I was like, Dad, some of these things happened, Baker said. Greggs family has become a large part of the Shockers and is often called the teams biggest fan. Here are all possible scenarios. The allegations led to an investigation and ultimately to Marshalls resignation from Wichita State after 14 years guiding the Shockers. Reactions: Random UK Fan. Wichita State Shockers head coach Gregg Marshall is making negative headlines following the revelation of his violent ways. His annual salary rose to $3.5 million by 2018 and would stay that way until 2022. Follow Joe DePaolo (@joe_depaolo) on Twitter, Have a tip we should know? Latest NCAA Men's College Basketball Scores and Schedules, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The committee made their decision, Coach resigned. I wasnt going to get involved. Aug 17, 2018 36,552 17,736 113 Thats why I think Shaq waited all these years to now circle back on the situation.. It might not bother me or you, but my point is, it might bother someone else. Like you dont even feel like playing basketball the rest of the day. 4 10. It certainly isn't the same group the college basketball world saw to open Carrington Valentine was often a target in his first year as a starter. SheriffBufordTJustice Well-Known Member. He graduated in 1985 with a bachelors degree in business and commerce. [20][21][22] The allegations, some of which were corroborated by several players, included punching player Shaquille Morris during an October 2015 practice, as well as choking assistant Kyle Lindsted during the 201617 season. Because you can't win unless you play angry. His . Marshall resigned from his post at WSU back in November after being accused of abusing former players and assistant coaches. I was walking the fence line and trying to be supportive, then Coach comes out with that second statement, Baker told Gottlieb. GoShockers.com, Men's Basketball, Coaches & Staff, Winthrop Eagles men's basketball head coaches, Wichita State Shockers men's basketball head coaches, Big South Conference Men's Basketball Coach of the Year, Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Coach of the Year, NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, List of NCAA Division I Men's Final Four appearances by coach, "Gregg Marshall - Head Coach - Wichita State", 201112 Wichita State University Shockers Men's Basketball fact Book, Top-Seeded Auburn Demolishes Winthrop, 8041, Lofton lofts up clutch jumper as Vols survive first-round scare, Winthrop victory notches first tourney win for Big South, Charleston hires Winthrop's Marshall as new coach, Marshall returns to Winthrop, won't coach CofC, Wichita State Wins N.I.T. Marshall recently said it was the first time he's been surprised by a transfer request in two decades of coaching, while WSU athletic director Darron Boatright also said Reaves leaving was "a little bit of a surprise.". Marshall has coached his teams to appearances in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 14 of 22 years as a head coach. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas native Ron Baker, considered a Shocker legend after ascending from walk-on to All American at Wichita State University, has broken his public silence on the allegations of abuse against former Shocker mens basketball coach Gregg Marshall. In 201314, Marshall led Wichita State to arguably the greatest season in school history. He also stood up for the former players who are being labeled from the snowflake era by fans, according to Baker. During an interview on Doug Gotliebs podcast, Baker expressed gratitude to Marshall for making his career in basketball possible after college but also voiced support for Morris. [14] In the 201213 season, Marshall led the Shockers to their first Final Four since 1965, defeating the AP #1, #7, and #20 teams in the country to win the West Regional. With these reports, many have raised questions about what this could mean for Marshall's contract. Gottlieb then pressed Baker, because he didnt claim to see the punch, on if he thought there was a chance that Morris was lying. It wasn't something I really loved to read, but I respect that's his job.". Baker said he thought Marshall could have potentially saved his job if he owned up to hitting Shaquille Morris during an October 2015 practice and apologized. He also has access to two replacement cars for business and personal use, membership at Flint Hills National Golf Club, Crestview Country Club, and Genesis Health Club. Its just sad and disappointing.. Gregg Marshall compiled a 331-121 record in 13 seasons at Wichita State. I have never heard a single person anywhere ever suggest Marshall as our next head coach, and I spend more time than I should with drunk people. Gregg is the winningest head coach in . Tension continues to grow and grow and grow and it just so happens to be that day where it got to a point where it was just bad. Join Facebook to connect with Gregg Marshall and others you may know. Father of James Marshall; David Gregg Marshall; Samuel Marshall, Sr.; Capt Benjamin Marshall, Sr; Captain James Marshall and 2 others. Marshall flips a switch. Unfortunately, this isn't the first time Barkley did not have that. It's time to hire Gregg Marshall at South Carolina once Franklin get's canned. Absolutely, Baker said. Marshall has coached his teams to appearances in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 14 of 22 years as a head coach. I wonder why he daughter was even there. As part of his settlement with the school, Marshall will be paid $7.75 million over six years, an eyepopping figure in and of itself, let alone for a coach facing serious allegations of misconduct. Gregg Marshall har sedan 1994 varit gift med sinfru Lynn Marshall och tillsammans tv startade en familj som har producerat en dotter som heter Maggie Marshall. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. The decision rocked WSU fans: Reaves was pegged for a major role in the 2018-19 season, one of just five returners from this past season, and coming off a sophomore year in which he excelled offensively in an expanded role. If I say some of these things happened, OK, now it looks like Ron Baker is not loyal to his coach, the guy who made him into what he is today. [19], Wichita State announced an internal investigation on October 9 after several abuse allegations from both staff and players went public in reports on October 8 by The Athletic and Stadium. This is a starter and he kind of goes in on Shaq. Without a statement from Reaves or coach Gregg Marshall, fans began to speculate online that criticism delivered in a column titled "Bench Austin Reaves," published in the WSU student newspaper, The Sunflower, had played a role in Reaves' decision to leave. They never miss a game and are always seen cheering for the Shockers team in the stands. Wichita waving white flag on Fourth of July skyrockets | Opinion, The bizarre stats the Wichita State basketball team finished with in loss to Houston, Turnovers spoil valiant road effort for Wichita State basketball in loss to No. Alex Morgan, who is currently playing for Tottenham after giving birth to her daughter in May, . The country darling, 71, revealed in her new book that her marriage to Carl Dean hit a few bumps in the late '80s, when she had an "affair of the heart" that ended in heartbreak and nearly drove . While understanding of fans in Wichita who are supporting Marshall, Baker said not every player can handle Marshalls approach, but that doesnt mean they arent tough. A former Shocker All-American, Baker said he felt compelled to share his side of the story after Marshall never issued an apology or admitted any wrongdoing in his resignation. No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Read more. He was a traveling Anesthesiologist and an Army veteran of Desert Storm. "If everything is true, it's kind of obvious," said Carr, who starred at Wichita State from 1979-83 and spent more than 15 seasons in the NBA. They are the proud parents of a son, Kellen (2 years younger than many of the Wichita players), and a daughter, Maggie. Shaq and Marshalls relationship was never tight-knit.
Using his expertise, he helps others Will Levis was Kentucky's starting quarterback for two seasons as the Wildcats switched to a pro-style offense. [14] The Shockers were matched as a No. My dad was like, But youre not Ron Baker as a pro without Gregg Marshall and his staff. It put me in a situation like, Wow, how do I handle this? If I went public whenever it came to light, whats it going to do? In his first public interview with local media, Reaves addressed the topic. He has coached his teams to make appearances in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 14 of 22 years as a head coach. Speculation has run rampant in the 10 days since news broke that Austin Reaves had decided to transfer from the Wichita State men's basketball team. We dont want the spotlight of prestigious Wichita State, Final Four, undefeated season, Sweet 16-resume to turn into, Man, Coach Marshall hit a player. Thats why I think Shaq waited all these years to now circle back on the situation.. A gash, Bailey learned, was a derogatory term for a woman's vagina, and when Marshall really wanted to drive home a point, he'd accompany the slur with a hand gesture. I let whatever it is get to (me). Marshall was named head coach at Wichita State University on April 14, 2007[10] In his fourth season at WSU, Marshall lead the Shockers to the NIT Championship, defeating Alabama in the finals. WICHITA, Kansas -- As friend Bruce Hornsby, a Grammy Award-winning musician, attempts to retell the story about Gregg Marshall's run-in with actor Harrison Ford, the Wichita State coach interrupts . Its obvious why none of those players in the gym that day went public. Email us. According to Jeff Goodman of Stadium, Wichita State is expected to "part ways" with him by . Greggs familj har blivit en stor del av Shockers och beskrivs ofta som teamets frmsta fan. What a messed up system." AAC tournament seeding on the line for Wichita State basketball: a look at tiebreakers, Wealthy Wichita woman, 78, gets prison sentence for multi-million-dollar embezzlement scheme, Wichita billionaire Charles Koch, 87, to share CEO role as Koch Industries plans for future, Rare critter eluded Kansas biologists for years.