CampusInsider: Is Chris Mullin the Answer for St. John's

His prospects for success/failure will come down to what kind of coach he is (X&Os, teaching, strategy). Listening to him speak, he appears to have a much better grasp of the technical and strategic aspects of the game than Lavin already. Even if Mullin turns out to be a great X&Os guy, he will need an assistant who is competent in that area with recent game planning and sideline experience this first season, in order to help him prepare for the daily structure and preparation of it all. It shouldn't take more than about 1- 1/2 seasons of observing his team to know whether or not Mullin has the goods as a strategist.

He has no experience but has a high b-ball IQ and determination. Was a bit of a risky move but if the guy turns out to be a great coach (and I wouldn't bet against him), it will mean great things given his stature in the City.
 
His prospects for success/failure will come down to what kind of coach he is (X&Os, teaching, strategy). Listening to him speak, he appears to have a much better grasp of the technical and strategic aspects of the game than Lavin already. Even if Mullin turns out to be a great X&Os guy, he will need an assistant who is competent in that area with recent game planning and sideline experience this first season, in order to help him prepare for the daily structure and preparation of it all. It shouldn't take more than about 1- 1/2 seasons of observing his team to know whether or not Mullin has the goods as a strategist.

He has no experience but has a high b-ball IQ and determination. Was a bit of a risky move but if the guy turns out to be a great coach (and I wouldn't bet against him), it will mean great things given his stature in the City.
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X's and O's are great, but they won't mean a thing if he (Mullin) doesn't
1. Get in front of the front line recruits; and
2. Learn VERY quickly how to close the deal.

I think he and Matt have done a great job in a short time already on item #1, item #2 remains to be seen.

That said, I think Chris is going to be a spectacular closer, but I'm an optimist by nature, so I'm probably not the best judge. Heck, after our first three BE games this year I still predicted we'd make the big dance, so what do I know - oh, wait a minute, we made it, didn't we. :D :D :D
 
As much as Chris appears to be proving himself from day 1, and as much as a shameless shill I am for him, I really don't know if he is going to be the answer here.

What I've maintained though for a very long time, if anyone deserves the chance to be here without HC experience, it's him. Already he has the eyes of the city on this program, and has made some solid moves. The road won't be easy, but the journey could be spectacular.
 
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