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Post by hc17 on Jul 28, 2019 15:03:47 GMT -5
New to the site and glad to join this community of Crusaders. Any news on who will be joining Brett Nelson's staff? I wouldn't be surprised to see RJ Evans joining us back on the Hill this season...
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Post by lou on Jul 28, 2019 15:13:20 GMT -5
Is RJ somehow connected to Nelson?
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Post by hc17 on Jul 28, 2019 15:45:35 GMT -5
No direct connection that I can point to outside of everything tying back to Pitino (Nelson - Donovan - Pitino) and the connection RJ has to Pitino/Willard. For what it is worth, it appears RJ and coach Kennedy are following the latest recruits (Harris and Brown) on social media. Don’t want to suggest that RJ is sign, sealed, delivered, but it Is odd to me.
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Post by DiMarz on Jul 28, 2019 15:52:43 GMT -5
RJ would be a positive addition to the staff..
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Jul 28, 2019 16:15:10 GMT -5
RJ’s twitter no longer states he’s a coach at UNC Asheville.
His twitter handle is now @coachevanshc
Pretty interesting.
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Post by lou on Jul 28, 2019 16:41:33 GMT -5
RJ’s twitter no longer states he’s a coach at UNC Asheville. His twitter handle is now @coachevanshc Pretty interesting. Maybe he got a head coaching job somewhere
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Jul 28, 2019 16:48:48 GMT -5
RJ’s twitter no longer states he’s a coach at UNC Asheville. His twitter handle is now @coachevanshc Pretty interesting. Maybe he got a head coaching job somewhere His twitter bio says “Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach”
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Post by WorcesterGray on Jul 28, 2019 16:54:52 GMT -5
As noted elsewhere on this subject, Freddie Owens - who hasn't tweeted anything about Holy Cross since before Nelson was hired - is also now simply a "men's basketball assistant coach," on his twitter account, not a "Holy Cross" assistant, as it was previously.
His tweets are also now (newly) protected, and unavailable.
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Post by rgs318 on Jul 28, 2019 17:18:53 GMT -5
I extend my thanks to Freddie for the time he gave to Holy Cross. I wish him well and hope he finds success wherever he goes.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Jul 28, 2019 19:10:08 GMT -5
Brett Nelson is following RJ on Twitter.
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Post by sader81 on Jul 28, 2019 19:11:28 GMT -5
From a pretty reliable source - Kennedy stays on the staff.
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 28, 2019 19:23:03 GMT -5
They say circumstantial evidence can be stronger than eye witness testimony.
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Post by bringbackcaro on Jul 28, 2019 19:24:30 GMT -5
RJ would be a huge upgrade over everyone from Carmody’s staff. Would love to see him back at HC.
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 28, 2019 19:35:43 GMT -5
Obviously you are a stronger recruiter if you can say I went here and scored 1000 points and then used my final year of eligibility to play at UConn and get free graduate education.
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Post by lou on Jul 28, 2019 19:48:01 GMT -5
RJ has at least two Master's degrees
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Post by southernsader on Jul 28, 2019 19:55:20 GMT -5
From a pretty reliable source - Kennedy stays on the staff. That seemed likely. Nelson has enough on his plate without trying to hire 3 assistants in August (or recruit by himself in July).
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Post by hc17 on Jul 28, 2019 20:58:00 GMT -5
How important is it for Nelson to have Head Coaching experience on his bench?
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Post by hchoops on Jul 28, 2019 21:01:12 GMT -5
How important is it for Nelson to have Head Coaching experience on his bench? It is preferable, but if there is no one available at this late date who fits, hire the best assistants available. Imo RJ fits that criteria. He has had playing and coaching experiences unique for an .HC assistant
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Post by MeatWilkerson on Jul 28, 2019 21:45:33 GMT -5
I nearly spilled my martini when someone mentioned that Bill Gibbons would be brought on staff. Any truth to this rumour?
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 28, 2019 22:14:58 GMT -5
If Coach Nelson is following BG on Twitter he's in. That's how we knew RJ was hired.
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Post by ericobeyyourthirst on Jul 28, 2019 22:23:36 GMT -5
Given RJ’s last twitter handle referenced UNCA, I think it’s more likely than not that he is on staff.
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 28, 2019 22:27:59 GMT -5
I hope so, it was just fun to see all the clues lead to a conclusion when they could all be coincidences.
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Post by dadominate on Jul 29, 2019 8:44:24 GMT -5
I nearly spilled my martini when someone mentioned that Bill Gibbons would be brought on staff. Any truth to this rumour? keep a tight grip on those martinis, meat. don't believe every rumour you hear. we've heard rumours of candidates ranging from kevin willard, to fatam breaston, to bill herrion, to raekwon, to mike lonergan, and everything in between. nelson seems pretty hungry and will likely bring in a strong staff.
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Post by Ignutz on Jul 29, 2019 8:54:16 GMT -5
I nearly spilled my martini when someone mentioned that Bill Gibbons would be brought on staff. Any truth to this rumour? keep a tight grip on those martinis, meat. don't believe every rumour you hear. we've heard rumours of candidates ranging from kevin willard, to fatam breaston, to bill herrion, to raekwon, to mike lonergan, and everything in between. nelson seems pretty hungry and will likely bring in a strong staff. But if you hear Doggie Julian or Buster Sheary, it might be time to take a break from your “shaken not stirred” libations.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Jul 29, 2019 14:33:20 GMT -5
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