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You must be drinking kool aide from Marillac Hall. I am tired of being a sucker. We have been rebuilding for 20 years. Now they had a chance to get Pitino or at least Cleuss. Instead they get a guy who was fired from Arkansas. They said he never had a losing season. Well this year will be his first of many losing seasons to come. They hired another Norm Robert's. If they think I am going to spend money on season tickets they have another guess coming. Maybe when no one shows up at the Garden they will hire a real coach and one with NY ties[/quote]


Big difference. Norm never had a winning season before he came here...Anderson never had a losing season.
 
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MA stated he hadn't seen Carnesecca Arena or the rest of the facilities (as of the time of the press conference). How long after he does can we expect his resignation? :lol:
 
[quote="danfog" post=345110]Not very nice[/quote]
You're right they aren't. My back still hurts from last game in CA and that was in February but my chiropractor loves the facilities. :)
 
[quote="mjmaherjr" post=345092]If you guys can view this video on Instagram that nycredmen found I’d be stunned if you didn’t get chills like I just did [URL]https://www.instagram.com/tv/BwdHRLzBoAz/?utm_source[/URL]=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1ndyjknbczhx5[/quote]

Luvved it Mike, thanks man!
Seems like Coach is big on building a solid team culture. Great to hear. And seems like an concrete-solid guy.
I've drunk the Kool-Aid before and been mighty disappointed, but this time I get the sense that this 'stuff' is the real 'juice'. Lol.
We shall see, but bring on the future!
 
For the most part, I have not posted or read the board since it became apparent that CMA(as they call him on the Arkansas fan boards, which I read) would be our new coach. I just didn't have the same feelings of euphoria about this hiring that most of you guys have, and didn't want to piss on everyone's parade. Let me say this, CMA is very much loved and respected by the Arkansas fans and media. Lots of wonderful comments about him on their board, and even more of them yesterday when word got out that he was going to be our coach. Many fans went so far as to say that we'd be their 2nd favorite team, and wished CMA and our program much future success. A very classy group, those Razorback fans. At the same time I saw very few people-fans or sportswriters-who did not feel that it was time for him to go, or were sorry to see him go. They felt that, amongst other things, 3 tourney appearances in 8 years wasn't even close to acceptable. They were other issues they had with him as a coach(not as a person), but there's no purpose in posting those now.

I was skeptical about the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. I was downright baffled by the Norm hire. I was thrilled with the Fran hire and was cautiously optimistic with the Jarvis hire. I put the my feelings about the Anderson hire in the same category as the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. Like those 3, I will support the coach and team, and hope for the best. However, I will not be renewing my 2 season tickets. The older I get, the more careful I am about parting with my money. It usually winds up costing me somewhere between $250-$300 per game, between tickets, food, drinks, etc. I'm no longer willing to shell out that kind of money to watch an inferior product on the court, and I'm nowhere near convinced that that's going to change under CMA.

I'll sit out next season and wait to see what kind of job CMA does. IMO a lot will depend on his staff, especially his recruiters(get Borman here!!!). If the team is playing well I may choose to attend a few games. If it looks as though he has the program headed back in the right direction next season, then I'll renew my tickets for the following season. If not, I'll wait. There's always time. I really hope to be wrong on CMA, just like I hoped to be wrong on BH, NR, SL and CM. I mean, I can't bat 1.000 forever. Happy Passover and Happy Easter all.
 
[quote="Monte" post=345113]For the most part, I have not posted or read the board since it became apparent that CMA(as they call him on the Arkansas fan boards, which I read) would be our new coach. I just didn't have the same feelings of euphoria about this hiring that most of you guys have, and didn't want to piss on everyone's parade. Let me say this, CMA is very much loved and respected by the Arkansas fans and media. Lots of wonderful comments about him on their board, and even more of them yesterday when word got out that he was going to be our coach. Many fans went so far as to say that we'd be their 2nd favorite team, and wished CMA and our program much future success. A very classy group, those Razorback fans. At the same time I saw very few people-fans or sportswriters-who did not feel that it was time for him to go, or were sorry to see him go. They felt that, amongst other things, 3 tourney appearances in 8 years wasn't even close to acceptable. They were other issues they had with him as a coach(not as a person), but there's no purpose in posting those now.

I was skeptical about the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. I was downright baffled by the Norm hire. I was thrilled with the Fran hire and was cautiously optimistic with the Jarvis hire. I put the my feelings about the Anderson hire in the same category as the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. Like those 3, I will support the coach and team, and hope for the best. However, I will not be renewing my 2 season tickets. The older I get, the more careful I am about parting with my money. It usually winds up costing me somewhere between $250-$300 per game, between tickets, food, drinks, etc. I'm no longer willing to shell out that kind of money to watch an inferior product on the court, and I'm nowhere near convinced that that's going to change under CMA.

I'll sit out next season and wait to see what kind of job CMA does. IMO a lot will depend on his staff, especially his recruiters(get Borman here!!!). If the team is playing well I may choose to attend a few games. If it looks as though he has the program headed back in the right direction next season, then I'll renew my tickets for the following season. If not, I'll wait. There's always time. I really hope to be wrong on CMA, just like I hoped to be wrong on BH, NR, SL and CM. I mean, I can't bat 1.000 forever. Happy Passover and Happy Easter all.[/quote]

Well Monte, lemme be the first to opine that I wish you a fab career as a .857 hitter! Lol.
 
[quote="Monte" post=345113]For the most part, I have not posted or read the board since it became apparent that CMA(as they call him on the Arkansas fan boards, which I read) would be our new coach. I just didn't have the same feelings of euphoria about this hiring that most of you guys have, and didn't want to piss on everyone's parade. Let me say this, CMA is very much loved and respected by the Arkansas fans and media. Lots of wonderful comments about him on their board, and even more of them yesterday when word got out that he was going to be our coach. Many fans went so far as to say that we'd be their 2nd favorite team, and wished CMA and our program much future success. A very classy group, those Razorback fans. At the same time I saw very few people-fans or sportswriters-who did not feel that it was time for him to go, or were sorry to see him go. They felt that, amongst other things, 3 tourney appearances in 8 years wasn't even close to acceptable. They were other issues they had with him as a coach(not as a person), but there's no purpose in posting those now.

I was skeptical about the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. I was downright baffled by the Norm hire. I was thrilled with the Fran hire and was cautiously optimistic with the Jarvis hire. I put the my feelings about the Anderson hire in the same category as the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. Like those 3, I will support the coach and team, and hope for the best. However, I will not be renewing my 2 season tickets. The older I get, the more careful I am about parting with my money. It usually winds up costing me somewhere between $250-$300 per game, between tickets, food, drinks, etc. I'm no longer willing to shell out that kind of money to watch an inferior product on the court, and I'm nowhere near convinced that that's going to change under CMA.

I'll sit out next season and wait to see what kind of job CMA does. IMO a lot will depend on his staff, especially his recruiters(get Borman here!!!). If the team is playing well I may choose to attend a few games. If it looks as though he has the program headed back in the right direction next season, then I'll renew my tickets for the following season. If not, I'll wait. There's always time. I really hope to be wrong on CMA, just like I hoped to be wrong on BH, NR, SL and CM. I mean, I can't bat 1.000 forever. Happy Passover and Happy Easter all.[/quote]
I am cancelling my 3 tickets. I've had it. Everyone should do the same. Let them play in an empty Garden. It is 20 years of baloney if the University cares about the program they would have grabbed Pitino when he called saying he was interested or signed Cleuss. Instead we have another Norm Robert's. Have fun watching the team go 0 - 18
 
Are you serious norm Roberts was never a head coach before we hired him comparing Mike Anderson to Norm proves you know nothing about him! The guy is 369-200 been coaching for 17 years and never had a losing season, This guy is a real coach!
 
[quote="dee" post=345116][quote="Monte" post=345113]For the most part, I have not posted or read the board since it became apparent that CMA(as they call him on the Arkansas fan boards, which I read) would be our new coach. I just didn't have the same feelings of euphoria about this hiring that most of you guys have, and didn't want to piss on everyone's parade. Let me say this, CMA is very much loved and respected by the Arkansas fans and media. Lots of wonderful comments about him on their board, and even more of them yesterday when word got out that he was going to be our coach. Many fans went so far as to say that we'd be their 2nd favorite team, and wished CMA and our program much future success. A very classy group, those Razorback fans. At the same time I saw very few people-fans or sportswriters-who did not feel that it was time for him to go, or were sorry to see him go. They felt that, amongst other things, 3 tourney appearances in 8 years wasn't even close to acceptable. They were other issues they had with him as a coach(not as a person), but there's no purpose in posting those now.

I was skeptical about the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. I was downright baffled by the Norm hire. I was thrilled with the Fran hire and was cautiously optimistic with the Jarvis hire. I put the my feelings about the Anderson hire in the same category as the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. Like those 3, I will support the coach and team, and hope for the best. However, I will not be renewing my 2 season tickets. The older I get, the more careful I am about parting with my money. It usually winds up costing me somewhere between $250-$300 per game, between tickets, food, drinks, etc. I'm no longer willing to shell out that kind of money to watch an inferior product on the court, and I'm nowhere near convinced that that's going to change under CMA.

I'll sit out next season and wait to see what kind of job CMA does. IMO a lot will depend on his staff, especially his recruiters(get Borman here!!!). If the team is playing well I may choose to attend a few games. If it looks as though he has the program headed back in the right direction next season, then I'll renew my tickets for the following season. If not, I'll wait. There's always time. I really hope to be wrong on CMA, just like I hoped to be wrong on BH, NR, SL and CM. I mean, I can't bat 1.000 forever. Happy Passover and Happy Easter all.[/quote]
I am cancelling my 3 tickets. I've had it. Everyone should do the same. Let them play in an empty Garden. It is 20 years of baloney if the University cares about the program they would have grabbed Pitino when he called saying he was interested or signed Cleuss. Instead we have another Norm Robert's. Have fun watching the team go 0 - 18[/quote]

Trust me Dee I feel your frustration, and you know where I stand on Anderson. But Norm was in a class by himself.
 
[quote="dee" post=345116][quote="Monte" post=345113]For the most part, I have not posted or read the board since it became apparent that CMA(as they call him on the Arkansas fan boards, which I read) would be our new coach. I just didn't have the same feelings of euphoria about this hiring that most of you guys have, and didn't want to piss on everyone's parade. Let me say this, CMA is very much loved and respected by the Arkansas fans and media. Lots of wonderful comments about him on their board, and even more of them yesterday when word got out that he was going to be our coach. Many fans went so far as to say that we'd be their 2nd favorite team, and wished CMA and our program much future success. A very classy group, those Razorback fans. At the same time I saw very few people-fans or sportswriters-who did not feel that it was time for him to go, or were sorry to see him go. They felt that, amongst other things, 3 tourney appearances in 8 years wasn't even close to acceptable. They were other issues they had with him as a coach(not as a person), but there's no purpose in posting those now.

I was skeptical about the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. I was downright baffled by the Norm hire. I was thrilled with the Fran hire and was cautiously optimistic with the Jarvis hire. I put the my feelings about the Anderson hire in the same category as the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. Like those 3, I will support the coach and team, and hope for the best. However, I will not be renewing my 2 season tickets. The older I get, the more careful I am about parting with my money. It usually winds up costing me somewhere between $250-$300 per game, between tickets, food, drinks, etc. I'm no longer willing to shell out that kind of money to watch an inferior product on the court, and I'm nowhere near convinced that that's going to change under CMA.

I'll sit out next season and wait to see what kind of job CMA does. IMO a lot will depend on his staff, especially his recruiters(get Borman here!!!). If the team is playing well I may choose to attend a few games. If it looks as though he has the program headed back in the right direction next season, then I'll renew my tickets for the following season. If not, I'll wait. There's always time. I really hope to be wrong on CMA, just like I hoped to be wrong on BH, NR, SL and CM. I mean, I can't bat 1.000 forever. Happy Passover and Happy Easter all.[/quote]
I am cancelling my 3 tickets. I've had it. Everyone should do the same. Let them play in an empty Garden. It is 20 years of baloney if the University cares about the program they would have grabbed Pitino when he called saying he was interested or signed Cleuss. Instead we have another Norm Robert's. Have fun watching the team go 0 - 18[/quote]

Chances are you’ve never even seen a Mike Anderson team play
 
[quote="Chicago Days" post=345115][quote="Monte" post=345113]For the most part, I have not posted or read the board since it became apparent that CMA(as they call him on the Arkansas fan boards, which I read) would be our new coach. I just didn't have the same feelings of euphoria about this hiring that most of you guys have, and didn't want to piss on everyone's parade. Let me say this, CMA is very much loved and respected by the Arkansas fans and media. Lots of wonderful comments about him on their board, and even more of them yesterday when word got out that he was going to be our coach. Many fans went so far as to say that we'd be their 2nd favorite team, and wished CMA and our program much future success. A very classy group, those Razorback fans. At the same time I saw very few people-fans or sportswriters-who did not feel that it was time for him to go, or were sorry to see him go. They felt that, amongst other things, 3 tourney appearances in 8 years wasn't even close to acceptable. They were other issues they had with him as a coach(not as a person), but there's no purpose in posting those now.

I was skeptical about the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. I was downright baffled by the Norm hire. I was thrilled with the Fran hire and was cautiously optimistic with the Jarvis hire. I put the my feelings about the Anderson hire in the same category as the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. Like those 3, I will support the coach and team, and hope for the best. However, I will not be renewing my 2 season tickets. The older I get, the more careful I am about parting with my money. It usually winds up costing me somewhere between $250-$300 per game, between tickets, food, drinks, etc. I'm no longer willing to shell out that kind of money to watch an inferior product on the court, and I'm nowhere near convinced that that's going to change under CMA.

I'll sit out next season and wait to see what kind of job CMA does. IMO a lot will depend on his staff, especially his recruiters(get Borman here!!!). If the team is playing well I may choose to attend a few games. If it looks as though he has the program headed back in the right direction next season, then I'll renew my tickets for the following season. If not, I'll wait. There's always time. I really hope to be wrong on CMA, just like I hoped to be wrong on BH, NR, SL and CM. I mean, I can't bat 1.000 forever. Happy Passover and Happy Easter all.[/quote]

Well Monte, lemme be the first to opine that I wish you a fab career as a .857 hitter! Lol.[/quote]

Me too CD! Did you actually do the math on that .857 BA? LOL
 
Behind the ‘whirlwind’ that led Mike Anderson to St. John’s
By Peter Botte
www.nypost.com/2019/04/19/behind-the-whirlwind-that-led-mike-anderson-to-st-johns/amp/
 
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[quote="bamafan" post=345108]MA stated he hadn't seen Carnesecca Arena or the rest of the facilities (as of the time of the press conference). How long after he does can we expect his resignation? :lol:[/quote]

So you're giving up your tickets too? Or you taking mine? lol
 
Following is a reasonably 'balanced' view of Coach Mike by a HOG Fan:
But also, Mike IS a good coach and very well respected by almost everybody. Though I think not even coach K will go out and say we should have kept Mike. We definitely had reason to be disappointed and it just seemed like there was no promise for improvement. I think it all worked out well for both parties. I am so very excited for Arkansas and also for Mike. I'm now a new member of the Johnny's Jungle forum by the way. Seems like 90% of fans are happy with the hire and are saying Mike is the best coach they've had in 25 years.

Here's my perspective.
Many Razorback Fans were ready for a change after 8 years and seem to be celebrating Musselman's arrival as HC. They were disappointed with 3 NCAAs and a 2 - 3 record in 8 years and did not mention MA's 2 NIT appearances and a 2 - 2 record.
He reached the NIT in his 3rd year and the NCAA in his 4th year, missed any post season non-conference games his 5th year but then followed with 2 straight post season NCAA appearances in 2016-17 and 2017-18, and reached the NIT this past season.
Maybe in 8 years, we won't be happy with Anderson's 169-102 (.624%) overall record, or his 78-64 record (.549%) in conference, but we sure the hell would have been if he had done that for us over the past 8 years.
We shall see, but sign me up.
 
[quote="SJU2000alum15" post=345074]It was nice they interviewed Wright but it’s Figueroa I want to hear from!! The fact he was there today hopefully means he’s on board.[/quote]
Don't want to be a downer -- being "half-glass" is in my DNA -- but I wasn't thrilled with LJ's body language when he was unexpectedly call up to the table by Coach Anderson. Didn't show any emotion. Maybe it's because he has a number of high-level programs whispering in his ear. Or maybe that's just his personality. Hoping he'll buy into what the coach is selling -- his staying is critical to our putting a competitive team on the floor next season.
 
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[quote="Monte" post=345113]For the most part, I have not posted or read the board since it became apparent that CMA(as they call him on the Arkansas fan boards, which I read) would be our new coach. I just didn't have the same feelings of euphoria about this hiring that most of you guys have, and didn't want to piss on everyone's parade. Let me say this, CMA is very much loved and respected by the Arkansas fans and media. Lots of wonderful comments about him on their board, and even more of them yesterday when word got out that he was going to be our coach. Many fans went so far as to say that we'd be their 2nd favorite team, and wished CMA and our program much future success. A very classy group, those Razorback fans. At the same time I saw very few people-fans or sportswriters-who did not feel that it was time for him to go, or were sorry to see him go. They felt that, amongst other things, 3 tourney appearances in 8 years wasn't even close to acceptable. They were other issues they had with him as a coach(not as a person), but there's no purpose in posting those now.

I was skeptical about the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. I was downright baffled by the Norm hire. I was thrilled with the Fran hire and was cautiously optimistic with the Jarvis hire. I put the my feelings about the Anderson hire in the same category as the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. Like those 3, I will support the coach and team, and hope for the best. However, I will not be renewing my 2 season tickets. The older I get, the more careful I am about parting with my money. It usually winds up costing me somewhere between $250-$300 per game, between tickets, food, drinks, etc. I'm no longer willing to shell out that kind of money to watch an inferior product on the court, and I'm nowhere near convinced that that's going to change under CMA.

I'll sit out next season and wait to see what kind of job CMA does. IMO a lot will depend on his staff, especially his recruiters(get Borman here!!!). If the team is playing well I may choose to attend a few games. If it looks as though he has the program headed back in the right direction next season, then I'll renew my tickets for the following season. If not, I'll wait. There's always time. I really hope to be wrong on CMA, just like I hoped to be wrong on BH, NR, SL and CM. I mean, I can't bat 1.000 forever. Happy Passover and Happy Easter all.[/quote] what my buddy Monte isn’t saying is that with all this acting work he’s booking by next season msg is going to be sitting him in celebrity row so he doesn’t need tix :)
 
So comparing a guy who’s coached for 3 different teams, never had a losing season, and 2 of those teams were in power conferences is the same as Norm Roberts??

How are people allowed to post this shit? I don’t care if Anderson goes 0-27 next season, how is his resume equal to Roberts? He won over 300 D1 games. Norm Roberts had won 0.

Please, give up your tickets. I don’t have a problem with Cluess but wow. If that and Roberts are your basis for comparison, I have to question your sanity. And, like I said, this guy could go 0-27, he’d still have a winning record at some good schools too.
 
[quote="Chicago Days" post=345123]Following is a reasonably 'balanced' view of Coach Mike by a HOG Fan:
But also, Mike IS a good coach and very well respected by almost everybody. Though I think not even coach K will go out and say we should have kept Mike. We definitely had reason to be disappointed and it just seemed like there was no promise for improvement. I think it all worked out well for both parties. I am so very excited for Arkansas and also for Mike. I'm now a new member of the Johnny's Jungle forum by the way. Seems like 90% of fans are happy with the hire and are saying Mike is the best coach they've had in 25 years.

Here's my perspective.
Many Razorback Fans were ready for a change after 8 years and seem to be celebrating Musselman's arrival as HC. They were disappointed with 3 NCAAs and a 2 - 3 record in 8 years and did not mention MA's 2 NIT appearances and a 2 - 2 record.
He reached the NIT in his 3rd year and the NCAA in his 4th year, missed any post season non-conference games his 5th year but then followed with 2 straight post season NCAA appearances in 2016-17 and 2017-18, and reached the NIT this past season.
Maybe in 8 years, we won't be happy with Anderson's 169-102 (.624%) overall record, or his 78-64 record (.549%) in conference, but we sure the hell would have been if he had done that for us over the past 8 years.
We shall see, but sign me up.[/quote]

See here's the thing CD, what seems like a really good hire now(because we're desperate and our program is pathetic) may not seem that way in a few years, even if CMA replicates his "success" at Ark. From reading the Arkansas board, it seems to me that most of their fans see our program as so bad for so long, that we'd be thrilled if CMA gives us what he gave them. That would be 2 seasons out of 8 where his team cracked the top 25 during the season. 1 season were they finished the season in the top 25(#21) and 3 NCAA tourney appearances. Now I don't know about you, but I'm sure as hell not going to be happy with that. My bar has always been set at having a consistent top 25 team which consistently makes the dance. "Consistent(ly)" is a relative word. I would use the 75% number, which would mean 6 tourney(NCAA) appearances/top 25 teams in the next 8 years. Do you think that's realistic coming from a coach who wasn't even close to that in the last 8 years? Because I most certainly don't think that's a realistic expectation. So either you have to set your expectations much lower or be prepared to be disappointed yet again.
 
[quote="Monte" post=345120][quote="Chicago Days" post=345115][quote="Monte" post=345113]For the most part, I have not posted or read the board since it became apparent that CMA(as they call him on the Arkansas fan boards, which I read) would be our new coach. I just didn't have the same feelings of euphoria about this hiring that most of you guys have, and didn't want to piss on everyone's parade. Let me say this, CMA is very much loved and respected by the Arkansas fans and media. Lots of wonderful comments about him on their board, and even more of them yesterday when word got out that he was going to be our coach. Many fans went so far as to say that we'd be their 2nd favorite team, and wished CMA and our program much future success. A very classy group, those Razorback fans. At the same time I saw very few people-fans or sportswriters-who did not feel that it was time for him to go, or were sorry to see him go. They felt that, amongst other things, 3 tourney appearances in 8 years wasn't even close to acceptable. They were other issues they had with him as a coach(not as a person), but there's no purpose in posting those now.

I was skeptical about the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. I was downright baffled by the Norm hire. I was thrilled with the Fran hire and was cautiously optimistic with the Jarvis hire. I put the my feelings about the Anderson hire in the same category as the Mahoney, Lavin and Mullin hires. Like those 3, I will support the coach and team, and hope for the best. However, I will not be renewing my 2 season tickets. The older I get, the more careful I am about parting with my money. It usually winds up costing me somewhere between $250-$300 per game, between tickets, food, drinks, etc. I'm no longer willing to shell out that kind of money to watch an inferior product on the court, and I'm nowhere near convinced that that's going to change under CMA.

I'll sit out next season and wait to see what kind of job CMA does. IMO a lot will depend on his staff, especially his recruiters(get Borman here!!!). If the team is playing well I may choose to attend a few games. If it looks as though he has the program headed back in the right direction next season, then I'll renew my tickets for the following season. If not, I'll wait. There's always time. I really hope to be wrong on CMA, just like I hoped to be wrong on BH, NR, SL and CM. I mean, I can't bat 1.000 forever. Happy Passover and Happy Easter all.[/quote]

Well Monte, lemme be the first to opine that I wish you a fab career as a .857 hitter! Lol.[/quote]

Me too CD! Did you actually do the math on that .857 BA? LOL[/quote]

Yup Monte, I did! Lol.
And that’s a mighty fine BA in any league!
 
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