[quote="Room112" post=302722][quote="Paultzman" post=302709][quote="Room112" post=302705][quote="kranmars" post=302696][quote="Monte" post=302690]All kidding aside, didn’t Hurley have some documented emotional issues going back to his days at SH?[/quote]
I do not know anything about that. But my issue is Hurley has set an example for his staff.
An assistant will not say that if he knew his boss (the head coach) will not stand for it.
We get on Coach K, Boeheim, Cal, etc., for being rats. I will include Hurley in that group as well. I hate the excuse that a person is fiery and emotional.
If one of Mullin's assistants had said something similar, and he just let it go, I would call it out (and I am generally a Mullin supporter).
But hey he is a good coach, right?[/quote]
Intense also
It's interesting to me because in the days of social media where the majority of these kids are praised as stars and act like divas, you'd think this type of a coach would not go over well. These kids want to be babied, they don't want to be screamed at constantly. Obviously Hurley has always been this way and had suvceess, but it's clear certain types of players will probably avoid playing for him. It's already happening with a certain player he inherited.[/quote]
The same held true with his dad at St. Anthony’s. Having seen several of Bob Sr’s practices a few years ago, I can see why some kids today won’t buy into his tough approach. Danny has always gotten talented kids at St Benedict’s HS, Wagner and Rhode Island. Most have stuck it out with him. I suspect he will like attract players to UConn who will buy into his philosophy & fit into what he looks for. I must say, however, that he should lower his emotions a notch or two or risk a stroke. I get intensity, but last night was over the top imo.[/quote]
Out of curiosity, does anyone know if Bobby is the same way? Or is he more laid back?[/quote]
I do not know anything about that. But my issue is Hurley has set an example for his staff.
An assistant will not say that if he knew his boss (the head coach) will not stand for it.
We get on Coach K, Boeheim, Cal, etc., for being rats. I will include Hurley in that group as well. I hate the excuse that a person is fiery and emotional.
If one of Mullin's assistants had said something similar, and he just let it go, I would call it out (and I am generally a Mullin supporter).
But hey he is a good coach, right?[/quote]
Intense also
It's interesting to me because in the days of social media where the majority of these kids are praised as stars and act like divas, you'd think this type of a coach would not go over well. These kids want to be babied, they don't want to be screamed at constantly. Obviously Hurley has always been this way and had suvceess, but it's clear certain types of players will probably avoid playing for him. It's already happening with a certain player he inherited.[/quote]
The same held true with his dad at St. Anthony’s. Having seen several of Bob Sr’s practices a few years ago, I can see why some kids today won’t buy into his tough approach. Danny has always gotten talented kids at St Benedict’s HS, Wagner and Rhode Island. Most have stuck it out with him. I suspect he will like attract players to UConn who will buy into his philosophy & fit into what he looks for. I must say, however, that he should lower his emotions a notch or two or risk a stroke. I get intensity, but last night was over the top imo.[/quote]
Out of curiosity, does anyone know if Bobby is the same way? Or is he more laid back?[/quote]
