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Coach Brian Wardle is scheduled to be on WMBD 1470 with Greg & Dan at 8:40 AM-
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For those who did not have a chance to listen, here is what I heard-
Coach Wardle joined Greg & Dan at 8:43 am. They talked about his recruiting being successful so far, and getting the players he wanted. Coach Wardle seemed to suggest that recruiting to Bradley is relatively easy, because of what Bradley has to offer academically, outstanding facilities, and his vision for the success of the team. They talked briefly about the success that DLO has had playing for his British Under-20 team in Europe (Dan was well informed about this- he must be reading our message board!).
Coach Wardle outlined the players' daily routines, which start with early weight lifting, and include study tables and meals together, as well as workouts on the court. He gave credit to the assistants, the trainer, the weight/conditioning coach, and the academic tutor.
Dan asked Coach Wardle to name a couple players who have stood out. Coach was reluctant to single out players by name, but then he did say he was most impressed by Antoine Pittman's energy and work ethic, and by the effort and improvement he's seen in Donte Thomas and Warren Jones. Those were the only 3 he mentioned.
Then there was a long commercial break that lasted from 8:49 to 8:57. Then, in the final 2-3 minutes before the show ended at 9:00 am, Coach Wardle talked briefly about the success of his summer camps, his acceptance by the Bradley and Peoria community, and the success of the Tradition luncheon.
It was great to hear Coach Wardle on WMBD. I wonder if this will be the format again for a weekly show starting in the fall. From a fan perspective, I would like to hear Coach Wardle for a longer time (considering the 7-8 minute commercial break, he was only on the air for no more than 8-9 minutes total), and maybe when the season comes, include questions from fans via text or email. -
my take on the show and interview....
Coach Wardle tried initially to dodge the question of naming the player who stood out the most...but then decided the guy deserved the mention so he praised Antoine Pittman for his work ethic, effort, and his improvement so far in June!
Then I kinda sense you also were a bit annoyed by that 7+ minute commercial break - I kinda wondered if Coach Wardle mighta gone out and recruited a few more players in that lengthy interval -
But nice to hear him on the radio and again he gave a solid compliment to the BU fan base for welcoming him, for showing up in force at the Tradition luncheon, and even for recognizing him everywhere he goes and saying hi, which he reiterated - does help when he's out in the town with recruits - as they are favorably impressed with the enthusiasm that the Bradley fan base demonstrates and the extent to which they seem to be everywhere supportive of the program & the players!Comment
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I also enjoyed the fact that he talked about doing things together as a team from eating meals together to study time together. This may have been the case right along but got the idea from different comments that it was more of an individual thing then a team thing. I really think this will pay off in the long run.Comment
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