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Post by ncaam on Mar 17, 2018 20:26:43 GMT -5
Might n Davis and k Willard be in line for a promotion?
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Post by timholycross on Mar 19, 2018 13:12:27 GMT -5
How much $ might Odom command for his 2 1/2 hours of fame Friday night?
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Post by hchoops on Mar 19, 2018 13:26:29 GMT -5
Excellent record, may depend on what jobs the coaches ahead of him take
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Post by hchoops on Mar 19, 2018 14:29:07 GMT -5
UVA assistant Ron Sanchez to Charlotte
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Post by hchoops on Mar 19, 2018 18:14:56 GMT -5
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Post by somedaycamesuddenly on Mar 19, 2018 19:33:32 GMT -5
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Post by hchoops on Mar 19, 2018 19:38:35 GMT -5
It certainly is far different from after last season when, if i remember correctly, he was adamant in staying at URI
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 19, 2018 19:41:27 GMT -5
Experience suggests that when a coach says he hasn't thought about other programs for even a minute...it typically means he has done some serious thought, possibly to the point of having arrived at a figure that the other school must meet. IMHO
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Mar 19, 2018 19:44:58 GMT -5
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Post by hc87 on Mar 19, 2018 19:56:34 GMT -5
I'm sure there is more $$$ in Storrs but this seems like a lateral move these days with UConn in the AAC.
Kinda surprised he took the UConn job.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Mar 19, 2018 20:07:33 GMT -5
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Hurley hasn't "took" any other job yet.
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Post by hc87 on Mar 19, 2018 20:46:12 GMT -5
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Post by hchoops on Mar 19, 2018 20:51:31 GMT -5
I guess his “not giving a crap, not giving 2 craps” about openings changed rather quickly
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Post by hchoops on Mar 20, 2018 7:09:11 GMT -5
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Post by timholycross on Mar 20, 2018 8:00:57 GMT -5
I would think either the NCAA issue has to disappear or be resolved with probation next year (which would take a lot of heat off the person coming in, just like Pitino at Kentucky way back when).
I'd say the AAC is slightly better...although one wonders if that conference is in UConn's long range future. If they weighed being in the Big East and independent in football (or an associate AAC member like Navy) vs what they have now, that might carry the day.
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Post by hchoops on Mar 20, 2018 9:17:11 GMT -5
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Post by rf1 on Mar 20, 2018 9:38:00 GMT -5
Be careful in what you read on Golocalprov. It does not exactly have a very stellar reputation for accurate reporting in RI. Hurley may very well go to UConn but I highly doubt GolocalProv has any real inside information. They are all about putting out provocative headlines that get them clicks.
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Post by bringbackcaro on Mar 20, 2018 9:42:23 GMT -5
I understand the money is much bigger at UCONN (and that's obviously a major factor), but that doesn't really strike me as a great job right now. With unrealistic expectations from their fans that they are still in the Old Big East and some very difficult competition with Gregg Marshall, Mick Cronin, Kelvin Sampson, etc. in that conference, I wouldn't be surprised if Hurley waits it out at URI until a better job is available.
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Post by timholycross on Mar 20, 2018 10:12:58 GMT -5
I understand the money is much bigger at UCONN (and that's obviously a major factor), but that doesn't really strike me as a great job right now. With unrealistic expectations from their fans that they are still in the Old Big East and some very difficult competition with Gregg Marshall, Mick Cronin, Kelvin Sampson, etc. in that conference, I wouldn't be surprised if Hurley waits it out at URI until a better job is available. I would agree; and am not sure Pitt is a great job, either.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Mar 20, 2018 10:27:40 GMT -5
I understand the money is much bigger at UCONN (and that's obviously a major factor), but that doesn't really strike me as a great job right now. With unrealistic expectations from their fans that they are still in the Old Big East and some very difficult competition with Gregg Marshall, Mick Cronin, Kelvin Sampson, etc. in that conference, I wouldn't be surprised if Hurley waits it out at URI until a better job is available. The problem is that URI loses most of their key players from this year's team. It's possible that they fall back to the middle of the pack in the A10 next season. May be difficult to find a bigger and better job next year if they miss the NCAA Tournament and have a record hovering around .500.
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 20, 2018 10:46:49 GMT -5
With this issue, timing is always key. Passing on a move this year might mean two years before a comparable (or better) one comes along.
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Post by rf1 on Mar 20, 2018 11:07:10 GMT -5
I understand the money is much bigger at UCONN (and that's obviously a major factor), but that doesn't really strike me as a great job right now. With unrealistic expectations from their fans that they are still in the Old Big East and some very difficult competition with Gregg Marshall, Mick Cronin, Kelvin Sampson, etc. in that conference, I wouldn't be surprised if Hurley waits it out at URI until a better job is available. The problem is that URI loses most of their key players from this year's team. It's possible that they fall back to the middle of the pack in the A10 next season. May be difficult to find a bigger and better job next year if they miss the NCAA Tournament and have a record hovering around .500. They are however slated to have their best recruiting class in history on the way next year. Ranked in the top 25-30 nationally. I think Hurley genuinely likes his situation at URI and loves his players. He has a very good relationship with both the AD and President. This will be a very difficult decision for him. While the Pitt and UConn jobs are not what they once were in the old Big East days, they offer more resources and support than URI. I however wonder if the risk/reward is worth it. The situation at UConn is very toxic with an ongoing NCAA investigation and the school's firing of Ollie for "just cause". Given the Calhoun tenure at UConn with NCAA imposed penalties, what could Ollie have done that was worse than Calhoun to get him fired? If he did do something that bad, wouldn't NCAA sanctions follow? If the school is just trying to get out of honoring his contract (buyout of 10.75M), what does that say about the school athletic dept as an employer? Furthermore, the fan and school expectations at UConn are quite high given their history of success on the court in the last 30 years. Is that realistic given their new status as a member of the AAC? URI may look to give Hurley increased compensation and program enhancements in an effort to keep him. It however has limitations as to what it can do. The question comes down to whether they can offer enough to satisfy Hurley at this time.
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Post by hchoops on Mar 20, 2018 11:59:14 GMT -5
The Hartford Currant wrote that Hurley met with UConn yesterday
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Post by Ray on Mar 20, 2018 12:04:21 GMT -5
Hurley's got a super-recognizable name and has been a hot candidate for a number of years now. If he decides that neither UConn nor Pitt is the right fit for his next move, it wouldn't be surprising to see him return to URI. Yes, he might have a down year next year, but he's not just another flavor-of-the-month March darling. He'll be a strong candidate for a jump next year again, even after a .500 season or whatever he posts.
In short, this figures to be more about the actual prospects at UConn or Pitt, and less about getting the last lifeboat out of URI.
I've said all along that I don't think he'll take either UConn or Pitt jobs.
And just for the record, I don't know why everyone's so negative on him for his comments about not thinking about other openings, etc. Don't all coaches say that stuff in that situation?
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 20, 2018 12:09:53 GMT -5
I don't believe he has never thought about another school for even a second, but I certainly understand why he may want to move up and on. He deliberate obfuscation is quite common and I don't feel "negative" about that. He is simply keep all options open (including URI) with a small white lie.
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