Is there a reason you post in ALL CAPS? It is very difficult to read. And before you suggest I just skip your posts, I do. Not trying to be rude or confrontational but it is really difficult on the eyes, at least mine, and I was wondering if there is a reason for it.
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Is there a reason you post in ALL CAPS? It is very difficult to read. And before you suggest I just skip your posts, I do. Not trying to be rude or confrontational but it is really difficult on the eyes, at least mine, and I was wondering if there is a reason for it.
We made the tournament this year yet we're already feeling impatient. Our expectations were raised dramatically under Lavin. I say we have one year of sucking before everyone gets mad. Not to mention we can't all agree on a candidate, so whoever is chosen will immediately get backlash.
In response to Paul' s question about Dan Hurley' s comportment:
My only points of reference are two friends. One is a Rhody alum & former baseball player, who attends games and supports the program. He told me that Hurley has really been embraced by the community and he has been more engaging than he anticipated. He, from his perspective, is a gym rat type guy with great motivational skills. When I raised his affect, my friend said he is clearly an Type A personality, but within reason.
My second friend who used to post on the board is a Wagner basketball supporter who frequently attended Hurley practices there. He said DH is high strung, but kids respect & play hard for him. His attention to detail and work ethic were also noted. All in all, he felt he was a solid coach, who in his short time, was embraced and valued by the community. His last comment was that Dan is cut from the same cloth as his father, quite animated, vocal & a presence.
As noted earlier on another thread, I certainly could support Mullin & in no way am trying to sell Hurley, despite my Avitar, lol. I thought I would just share those impressions as little as they may be.
My only points of reference are two friends. One is a Rhody alum & former baseball player, who attends games and supports the program. He told me that Hurley has really been embraced by the community and he has been more engaging than he anticipated. He, from his perspective, is a gym rat type guy with great motivational skills. When I raised his affect, my friend said he is clearly an Type A personality, but within reason.
My second friend who used to post on the board is a Wagner basketball supporter who frequently attended Hurley practices there. He said DH is high strung, but kids respect & play hard for him. His attention to detail and work ethic were also noted. All in all, he felt he was a solid coach, who in his short time, was embraced and valued by the community. His last comment was that Dan is cut from the same cloth as his father, quite animated, vocal & a presence.
As noted earlier on another thread, I certainly could support Mullin & in no way am trying to sell Hurley, despite my Avitar, lol. I thought I would just share those impressions as little as they may be.
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I actually do have a flip phone. You will see. They are coming back in style
I clowned maher a bit about his phone last weekend. LOL
I wonder if he knows texting is a lot easier with a data phone...
the 1 bad thing about my phone is when someone with an iPhone texts me and puts one of those emoticon things or whatever they are called in the text then the entire text just comes as a bunch of empty boxes and I can't read the text
I actually do have a flip phone. You will see. They are coming back in style
I clowned maher a bit about his phone last weekend. LOL
I wonder if he knows texting is a lot easier with a data phone...
Other than that when everyone has their identity stolen because of their data phones you guys will be saying " that Maher was right all along "
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I can imagine if you etched your address on your phone if you lose it someone will not only return it, but put a few bucks in the envelope also
@NYPost_Brazille: Steve Masiello would make a lot of sense for #sjubb, and he's interested:http://t.co/0k15YvIvOy
The game threads will be interesting after each tech he gets
do you really seeing this program sticking with this hot head for half-a-decade or more?
Marsha, Marsha, Marsha.
Think we should go with Bobby instead of Jan Brady.
Interesting. Would be thrilled with either. But actually prefer Danny because he was the Jan Brady of players in the family; think he's that much more invested in being the Marsha of college coaches in the fam.
It was mostly a joke. I'd also be thrilled with either. I do think Bobby has the higher ceiling. Danny's temper scares me. Bobby is fiery but under control. Danny seems combustible to me.
If you were a recruit and you had back to back visits from Danny and Bobby (assuming equal caliber schools), what pitch would convince you as a player or father/coach? Danny, built largely as a coach, or Bobby, a winner through and through who has done it himself and can show the recruit how he did it personally? I know who I'd choose.
Mostly agree but watching Danny on the URI sidelines was bringing back memories of Fran decompensating all the way from STJ to New Mexico. I don't think one note guys handle big time Big East pressure in the media capital of the world and they certainly don't know how to avoid power struggles with players and they certainly don't make room for their players who are going through growing pains to come out the other side with grace and lifetime relationships with the people who helped guide them to adulthood. My Danny vibe is fair weather high energy go-getter and foul weather punitive jerk. No thanks.
That was my question about Danny Hurley. For those of you who have followed him and/or interacted with him in recent years what do you think?
I remember him as a player being mercurial and his on court demeanor as a coach is pretty tense. I welcome intensity over yoga and granola but there should be some safe zone between the extremes. Aside from worrying about him stroking out if he were our coach, how does this translate with players and working well with other staff and administration? high school coaches and parents?
Being less connected & knowledgeable than you and many here, I would hope even before Lavin's formal departure this week, that SJU basketball powers 1.had their formal & informal feelers " out there" and know exactly who's interested and at what price 2.did "background checks" so we avoid a hot head with a dishonest resume who'll embarrass us.
Is this expecting too much?
I mean rebuilding is one thing rebuilding with a person likely to flounder is another. We need a long term proud to have type of guy imho.
All the best to all of us in this community.
I actually thought I lost my phone a couple of days ago. Was freaking out. Not because I lost it but was worried verizon didn't have any more non-data flip phones.
Luckily I found it and can say with 100% certainty that I won't be getting a new phone until this breaks or I lose it. I've only had 2 phones in the last 15 years or so. Both verizon lg. The 1st was that little silver one which was virtually unbreakable when you dropped it and then this one
If I had a dollar for every time verizon called or emailed me offering me free upgrade I could pay a Pitino contract for us
Actually, I'd prefer Mullin over the Hurleys at this juncture. I'm not sure about either Mullin or the Hurleys, but there is a calmness and coolness about Mullin that I like.
Beast and MCN (on the other board) covered it well when it comes to Mullen, errrr, Mullin. Not to mention, I'd be all in for the potential staff he'd bring along. Give Mullin a decent tactician to aide him along, then I think we may be a good to go.
As, far as X's and O's.... It's important. But many times it's overrated, and generally folks on here (and, on most message boards) spout it off to make it seem they have an idea what they're talking about. There aren't many, masterful tactician's. There are far, more average X's and O's coaches, than they are good or masterful. Generally, it's all about the Jimmy's and the Joe's.
Does any of you watch UNC play? I watch 'em play often. Roy Williams is about as average as they can get when it comes to X's and O's. Yeah.... Let's go zone when Wisconsin is rallying and have all the momentum, and Kaminsky precisely knocks down a trey to tie the game. The rest of it is history. This is just one example.
You know what usually separate Roy Williams? He generally has a ton of 5-star and McDonald's AA's at his disposal, along with a competent PG, a couple of knockdown shooters, and an inside presence. To his credit, he brought in those players and had to coach 'em. But he's not what you would consider to be an X's and O's guy.
If you've noticed, when he has won championships, it's been with an extremely, experienced team that was loaded with kids who were rated #1 or #2 at their respective positions' when they came out of HS. Kids who were juniors and seniors.
A competent X's and O's will do. Not a poor one. But average-to-above average will do, as long as you have the Jimmy's and Joe's.
I know I've rambled a bit and gotten a bit off topic, but I'd rather have Mullin at this point, IF the staff being mentioned is the one he brings along with him.
**My opinion is subject to change, based on any, new info that pops up**
Beast and MCN (on the other board) covered it well when it comes to Mullen, errrr, Mullin. Not to mention, I'd be all in for the potential staff he'd bring along. Give Mullin a decent tactician to aide him along, then I think we may be a good to go.
As, far as X's and O's.... It's important. But many times it's overrated, and generally folks on here (and, on most message boards) spout it off to make it seem they have an idea what they're talking about. There aren't many, masterful tactician's. There are far, more average X's and O's coaches, than they are good or masterful. Generally, it's all about the Jimmy's and the Joe's.
Does any of you watch UNC play? I watch 'em play often. Roy Williams is about as average as they can get when it comes to X's and O's. Yeah.... Let's go zone when Wisconsin is rallying and have all the momentum, and Kaminsky precisely knocks down a trey to tie the game. The rest of it is history. This is just one example.
You know what usually separate Roy Williams? He generally has a ton of 5-star and McDonald's AA's at his disposal, along with a competent PG, a couple of knockdown shooters, and an inside presence. To his credit, he brought in those players and had to coach 'em. But he's not what you would consider to be an X's and O's guy.
If you've noticed, when he has won championships, it's been with an extremely, experienced team that was loaded with kids who were rated #1 or #2 at their respective positions' when they came out of HS. Kids who were juniors and seniors.
A competent X's and O's will do. Not a poor one. But average-to-above average will do, as long as you have the Jimmy's and Joe's.
I know I've rambled a bit and gotten a bit off topic, but I'd rather have Mullin at this point, IF the staff being mentioned is the one he brings along with him.
**My opinion is subject to change, based on any, new info that pops up**
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Propsect: "So, Coach M., why should I come to your school when I can go anywhere else"
Mullin: "It worked out pretty well for me. Now I can't go anywhere in NYC without someone calling my name to say hi"
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They hire masiello and Boo Harvey walks!