There is no evidence off a shred of inside information that would lend credence to the notion that SJU brass is "conflicted" as Kreidel states, and that subsequently there is a storm brewing in Queens.
I've been critical of what I've seen on the sideline, but Kreidel's article focuses on outcomes, which is plain silly.
Kreidel's point of reference in naming professional players who have failed at being coaches is insanely stupid. John Wooden was a great player, who became a greater coach. The major leagues in baseball are filled with managers who are former big league players. The crappy Mets alone had Hodges, Davey Johnson, Bobby Valentine, and Terry Collins as former major leaguers who go them to the World Series. (Was Berra the manager in 73? Crazy stuff.
If Kreidel wants to be ahead of the curve to say Mullin will fail, well guess what? Most new coaches fail. If he wants to assert that no other major program would have hired Mullin as HC, that's true. Does he honestly believe that SJU doesn't know the risk of naming a HC who never coached a game? Does he think for a moment that risk-reward is at play here?
For all of Kreidel's crap, Mullin immediately assembled a very good coaching staff including two of the best recruiters around, including one who left Kentucky of all places to come here. His staff has recruited really well. Of course, for all of his lack of experience on the sidelines, Mullin has deferred to guys THIS SEASON who are better at Xs and Os. If this is happening in 3 years, then you have something to complain about.
If this guy thinks SJU made a mistake because we've won a single Big East game, he's crazy. Nobody could turn this team into winners, NO ONE.
