Jon Rothstein: Mullin Likely To Take SJU Job
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That was a great Rutgers team which I followed closely because all of thier homes games were televised on NJ UHF channel 50 here in NYC. Dabney, Jordan, Copeland, Bailey and the great Phil Sellers. Pretty sure that was the only year in history that 2 undefeated teams made it to the final 4. Rutger and Indiana, who finished undefeated as we know.
The board is especially active tonight, with posts coming in every minute or so. No doubt we're all up and online because we're waiting -- and have been waiting all evening -- for breaking news about Chris accepting the job. Well, at this point (almost midnight), something tells me it's not going to come tonight. So, buenas noches, fellow Redmen. Time to sign off and get some sleep. Hopefully we'll hear some positive news tomorrow morning.
I have made a total flip flop on OB from knucklehead of the year to MVP.
Without his selfish act of stupity SJU might win that SDST game and saved Lavin's job.
I was not a Lavin hater but I am really looking forward to Chris taking over.
Without his selfish act of stupity SJU might win that SDST game and saved Lavin's job.
I was not a Lavin hater but I am really looking forward to Chris taking over.
And no doubt the two would have crossed paths as alumni.
Alesi, btw is a great guy and coach. He really understood his role in the recruiting process. It'd be nice to see Xaverian get some more talent to the school the next few years. Maybe Chris coming home will help them out.
Moose
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Someone asked about Hoiberg and their reaction when he was hired. Below is link to their board. He was hired on April 28th 2010
http://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=8&page=800
http://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=8&page=800
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I think It's Alesi who Mullin spoke of when he said his coach took him to see the Knicks at MSG and watching Ernie Grunfeld play, said to Chris, "You know, that could be you. You are good enough to play in the NBA." Mullin says up to that point, he never thought he might be good enough to be an NBA player. Turns out to be a gigantic understatement, but hearing Chris retell that story shows what a humble and honest guy he is, and has incredible appreciation for the people who helped make him what he is.
I think it was on one of those Fran Healy shows on SC when I heard him say the same thing about Alesi and that talk. I think he said the talk took place in the car on the way to the game. After all the BS we've had to endure here over the past 15+ years, it will be so refreshing to have a straight shooter here.
Xaverian had a very good team this year. No high D1 talent, but some very good ballplayers. Saw them a couple of times. Bringing Chris and possibly Slice back here can only help them, You may know, they are going co-ed next year. I think Alesi's brother is the current President of the school.
Not sure if this belongs in this thread, but here's a piece on the real star of the family, Mrs. Liz Mullin (she's an alum too, and the two met at SJU).
http://heavy.com/sports/2015/03/chr...nolly-mullin-profession-children-saint-johns/
http://heavy.com/sports/2015/03/chr...nolly-mullin-profession-children-saint-johns/
I know nobody else probably gives a s--t but as a huge GB Packer fan must make two corrections. V Lombardi was the offensive coordinator while Tom Landry was the D coordinator and both were highly thought of and were under consideration to take over as Giants HC from Jim Lee Howell before leaving for GB and Dallas respectively and becoming HOF coaches.
Two questions for the group here
1) Is there any blue print out there of a for Alumni star coming back to his alma matter after a successful nba / front office career (with no actual coaching experience) and being successful at that program? I don't follow the NBA much, so I'm curious to see where this has worked before.
2) Does anyone feel we should have at least interviewed a current head coach and been able to compare the candidates to see who would be the best fit? I only ask because you usually you interview more than one person for a head coaching job.
Thanks in advance with your response.
1) Is there any blue print out there of a for Alumni star coming back to his alma matter after a successful nba / front office career (with no actual coaching experience) and being successful at that program? I don't follow the NBA much, so I'm curious to see where this has worked before.
2) Does anyone feel we should have at least interviewed a current head coach and been able to compare the candidates to see who would be the best fit? I only ask because you usually you interview more than one person for a head coaching job.
Thanks in advance with your response.
Fred Hoiberg was a star at Iowa State, had a decent NBA career, and then worked in the front office of the Timberwolves. He then returned to Iowa St as the head coach and has completely rebuilt the program. The key is having the right assistants.
My feeling is that the Administration wanted to hire a coach that everyone would rally around. If you have been following this board, you know that there were many different opinions as to who should be hired or even if Lavin should be let go. Mullin's hiring will have a unifying effect on the St Johns fan base.
Not hated...he willed himself into being an outstanding player...an outstanding tv analyst...and a pretty good coach at Golden State.
You just have to ask yourself a basic human resources question. Why would someone go from being an NBA coach to an assistant at a program that's been struggling to keep up with the big boys in the 21st century.