Hurleys Stays At UConn; Red.Fans Stuck with M.R.

[Wolfie]

Zach: Rick on what D.H. should do
(Apologies if already posted):

Story on Rick Pitino offering his thoughts on what Dan Hurley should do. Co-worker Dave Blezow caught up with him in Saratoga: https://subtxt.to/jgbw

 

[Shannon]

The money isnt much more. Its 12.5 a year for 8 years. If Uconn ups there offer to 10 mil, in 3 years, he negotiates again and will make more then the 12.5 hed be locked in for 8 years in nba.

10MM is 2x what he makes now, don't think UCONN can do that.

 

[Mullins Revenge]

I actually think the Lakers offer of 12.5 mil a year is a slap in the face to Hurley. Monty williams has a career losing record and is making 13 mil a year coaching in the nba.

The Laker offer of 12.5 mil a year is laughable to try to get hurley to make the jump.

 

[RedStormRising]

10MM is 2x what he makes now, don't think UCONN can do that.

Agreed we are talking rarified air. If the rumors of 12.5M are correct he becomes the 5th highest paid nba coach. The 4 people ahead of him have a combined 11 NBA titles.

Among college coaches that have to rumor their salary, Danny Hurley is currently 6th at 5.5M. The top is Self by a country mile at 9.6M. UConn getting close to the Lakers numbers is no lock. I’d actually think they get some backlash at an offer in the Self neighborhood.

 

[classof2010]

Agreed we are talking rarified air. If the rumors of 12.5M are correct he becomes the 5th highest paid nba coach. The 4 people ahead of him have a combined 11 NBA titles.

Among college coaches that have to rumor their salary, Danny Hurley is currently 6th at 5.5M. The top is Self by a country mile at 9.6M. UConn getting close to the Lakers numbers is no lock. I’d actually think they get some backlash at an offer in the Self neighborhood.

Lamont didn’t spend the money that NY/NJ did during Covid so for Hurley to be highest paid state employee of $10 million that would not shock me. However, would go with them adding tolls back. There would be blowback. In Fairfield County alone, more University of Michigan graduates then UConn. Without Fairfield County supplying tax money the state is West Virginia.

 

[Beasts of the East]

Lamont didn’t spend the money that NY/NJ did during Covid so for Hurley to be highest paid state employee of $10 million that would not shock me. However, would go with them adding tolls back. There would be blowback. In Fairfield County alone, more University of Michigan graduates then UConn. Without Fairfield County supplying tax money the state is West Virginia.

And without nyc supplying jobs to those living in Fairfield county they might as well be living in West Virginia.

Like all good state universities, by reserving a healthy number of seats for wealthy out of state applicants those states can charge full boat for out of state students, and steeply discounted and subsidized tuition for in state residents.

UCONN basketball success, not unlike Michigan, Villanova, Boston College or Georgetown's, has helped improve the academic profile of its student body, even if they haven't enjoyed the same success in decades. Still, cannot confuse UCONN with those schools.

 

[Jack Williams]

If any coach won us one championship, he’d be a god. If any coach won us back-to-back championships, we’d build him a statue and rename the Garden after him.

Oh Guinness, you know we don’t have the pull to rename the garden

On campus arena yes

 

[guinness77]

Oh Guinness, you know we don’t have the pull to rename the garden

On campus arena yes

If any coach wins us two titles in a row, I’d start the petition.

 

[Beasts of the East]

Oh Guinness, you know we don’t have the pull to rename the garden

On campus arena yes

$100 mm sounds right for the new Repole basketball practice facility. He would likely try to get it for $20 mm, and the school might bite.

 

[otis]

UCONN basketball success, not unlike Michigan, Villanova, Boston College or Georgetown's, has helped improve the academic profile of its student body, even if they haven't enjoyed the same success in decades. Still, cannot confuse UCONN with those schools.

2024 US News Ranking has UConn in front of Villanova.

UConn #58 National University (tied)

Villanova #67 National University (tied)

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/best-value

 

[Eric]

I actually think the Lakers offer of 12.5 mil a year is a slap in the face to Hurley. Monty williams has a career losing record and is making 13 mil a year coaching in the nba.

The Laker offer of 12.5 mil a year is laughable to try to get hurley to make the jump.

Oh my. I think you are in love with Hurley. It’s pretty ridiculous at this point.

 

[mjmaherjr]

Oh my. I think you are in love with Hurley. It’s pretty ridiculous at this point.

The only nba job worthy of MRs affection is Sacramento so he can call him King Hurley

 

[Beasts of the East]

2024 US News Ranking has UConn in front of Villanova.

UConn #58 National University (tied)

Villanova #67 National University (tied)

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/best-value

Villanova was the #1 regional school in the northeast. Father Peter wanted them to meet the requirements of a national university, but I'm not sure if they are focusing on the ranking metrics the way other schools have.

Would venture to guess Villanova is a lot harder to get into than UCONN.

Also, US News prob isn't aware that a great pharmacology teacher at UCONN is now retired.

 

[espken]

The only nba job worthy of MRs affection is Sacramento so he can call him King Hurley

Danny loses that title to big brother Bobby, since the latter played for Sacramento for 5 years.

 

[RedStormNC]

Villanova was the #1 regional school in the northeast. Father Peter wanted them to meet the requirements of a national university, but I'm not sure if they are focusing on the ranking metrics the way other schools have.

Would venture to guess Villanova is a lot harder to get into than UCONN.

Also, US News prob isn't aware that a great pharmacology teacher at UCONN is now retired.

Methodology metrics continue to change and some of them don't favor universities like Villanova when it comes to things like affordability, social mobility etc.

No doubt, Villanova will play the US News rankings game like most others looking to be considered top tier.

 

[Beasts of the East]

Methodology metrics continue to change and some of them don't favor universities like Villanova when it comes to things like affordability, social mobility etc.

No doubt, Villanova will play the US News rankings game like most others looking to be considered top tier.

How Northeastern University Gamed the College Rankings

Learn how Northeastern executed one of the most dramatic turnarounds in higher education. Its recipe for success? A single-minded focus on just one list.

www.bostonmagazine.com

 

[RedStormNC]

University Drops in College Rankings

This past Monday, U.S. News & World Report, a media publishing company, released its ranking of universities for the 2024 admission cycle. This updated report of university standings came as a shock to campus, with Villanova University dropping 16 spots, from rank 51 to 67. In this year’s...

villanovan.com

 

[fordham96]

The money isnt much more. Its 12.5 a year for 8 years. If Uconn ups there offer to 10 mil, in 3 years, he negotiates again and will make more then the 12.5 hed be locked in for 8 years in nba.

There is zero chance UCONN can offer $10 mil. The fact that you think that is possible shows you know zilch about this.

If Danny stays and he may he will leave millions on the table.

 

[Beasts of the East]

There is zero chance UCONN can offer $10 mil. The fact that you think that is possible shows you know zilch about this.

If Danny stays and he may he will leave millions on the table.

And if he fails in the NBA, or doesn't like it, schools will line up for him. Maybe he is our next coach. Lol. Shorter commute for mom and dad.

 

[mjmaherjr]

UConn makes lucrative offer to Dan Hurley, ‘but there’s a cap that exists’

UConn makes lucrative offer to Dan Hurley, 'but there's a cap that exists'

www.nj.com