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by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

It also does not mean they had to come in to have an interview. Technology now a days does not specifically mean they had to do an in house interview if the candidates were not immediately within the area. Right but we should still hear about it. These things always get out. Both sides want it out.
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

The interviews may be already done. I know Thorr has moved quickly in that regard. If Cox has been told he's the next coach and he told JH that......why let things drag out if they already know? DC would want to let the recruits know asap. You think multiple coaching candidates would have come in o...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

https://twitter.com/yiannikourakis/status/978402944805687296?s=21 Skeptical of how this is coming out. The only back channel to these kids right now is Cox, himself, right? No one else is going to be talking to them. Would rather it just play out and then they decided to stay if Cox is the guy. Lit...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

* If URI hires Cox or any "up and coming coach," I hope they are smart enough to put some REAL protective language into the contract. This is when URI has the most leverage. Some suggestions: if the coach leaves for any major conference, buyout doubles. If he leaves after season when URI ...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

I have this feeling we should hire Preston Murphy. But maybe that’s just me. Hard to think anyone out there wouldn’t want their kid playing for him. But I don’t know much about cox. Maybe it’s similar. I just have this feeling Preston has what it takes to be a great longtime coach here. honestly, I...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Your Pick for the next Head Coach (2018)
Replies: 549
Views: 24943

Re: Your Pick for the next Head Coach

Some assistants should be on the radar. Micah Shrewsberry and Ashley Howard. Not sure how much Earl Grant makes but I would give him a call. Little bit of a longer shot but think Baker Dunleavy will end up being a really good coach. Everyone is thinking of the same four or five people. There is a wh...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

if not for this 2018 class, this board would be going nuts if there was a lack of national search and just handing it to Cox (not saying that is what is happening here) ... But we should scour the country to find out. I am genuinely curious about what you think this means. Do you think there are ex...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

Now we are going to compare Cox and Crean? Guy recruited a national title team and coached under one of the all time greats. And he took over a conference USA team on the way down. Again. if not for this 2018 class, this board would be going nuts if there was a lack of national search and just handi...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk
Replies: 385
Views: 16362

Re: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk

GBG I appreciate your posts here - you definitely add a perspective that goes against the consensus which is super valuable even if I disagree with it. I just think it's hysterical when people think that they know a much better gameplan that is so obvious . As if you know more about the strengths a...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk
Replies: 385
Views: 16362

Re: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk

The thing that sucks the most watching this weekend's games, is that if Xavier and Duke were swapped as seeds (they should have been), it would've been us and Kansas (presuming we had a good shooting night against Cuse's zone). Duke deserved to be a 1 and should've been playing Michigan for a final...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk
Replies: 385
Views: 16362

Re: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk

The thing that sucks the most watching this weekend's games, is that if Xavier and Duke were swapped as seeds (they should have been), it would've been us and Kansas (presuming we had a good shooting night against Cuse's zone). Duke deserved to be a 1 and should've been playing Michigan for a final...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

My take - URI will look at several candidates. A plus for Cox will be his involvement in the recruiting of current and incoming players and knowledge of the program. His weakness will be that he has never run his own D1 program. A candidate like Becker will get high marks for already running a succ...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

How come Cox is this master recruiter and tactician yet, in his mid 40s, has peaked as a G'Town assistant (if you were to just rank the programs he has worked for)or URI associate HC? I mean, this is an honest question. Yes...many guys get their first gigs at this age but has he even interviewed any...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk
Replies: 385
Views: 16362

Re: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk

How about that great shot Allen took at the end of regulation--a left handed (he is right handed) runner from about 10 feet. No time out taken by the great coach K resulted in this God awful shot. Anyone else think getting the ball down low would have been a better option? Allen tried "hero ba...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

It's not actually the "healthiest it's ever been". It was "about as healthy as it's ever been" about 2-3 weeks ago, before Hurley left. The program is currently in a state of transition. 5 seniors lost. Batman and Batman lost. Three coaches already gone, including Hurley. It's n...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

stevie, the next hire is either going to keep the momentum going or squash the momentum. A lot of people on here think that is Cox, but as Iggy just said, history does not favor that happening by a long shot. So, basically, the people on here are hoping that if URI hires Cox, he's going to be drama...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

https://t.co/tEfXjY0GQv Jeff Dowtin saying here “he wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Cox.” This “coaching search” needs to end, and end soon. Again, placating Jeff Dowtin or recruits, no matter how good they are, is about the worst reason to hire someone. Have a credible search and hire the best p...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk
Replies: 385
Views: 16362

Re: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk

Can't attack their zone without a big guy who can pass stationed at the FT line....we didn't have that. So we stood around and went 1 on 1 late in the shot clock...and made no adjustments. Would have lost to Syracuse too. And any other good team with any size that could play a zone. Doesn't have to...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk
Replies: 385
Views: 16362

Re: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk

Can't attack their zone without a big guy who can pass stationed at the FT line....we didn't have that. So we stood around and went 1 on 1 late in the shot clock...and made no adjustments. Would have lost to Syracuse too. And any other good team with any size that could play a zone. Doesn't have to...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk
Replies: 385
Views: 16362

Re: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk

Amazing what happens when you attack that Duke zone at the FT line. Instead of 100 high screens. Agreed, but I don't think we had the roster to do it. KI was the guy to do it. We'd probably would have had to play Akele extended minutes for that. Said it at the time. Think Dowtin would have been abl...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk
Replies: 385
Views: 16362

Re: 2018 NCAA Tournament Talk

Amazing what happens when you attack that Duke zone at the FT line. Instead of 100 high screens.
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

Blueram - what is your obsession with the coach's salary? It’s the only thing you’ve talked about for days, and with every comment you make about it you make it more clear that you don’t know what you’re talking about. The idea that URI should have a set salary that they pay the coach no matter who...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

We don’t need Rick Pitino to win. This isn’t 1995. Hell, if I thought Rick Pitino COULD win I wouldn’t even be so mad that people are mentioning him. But he is 337 years old. No person is going to send a good kid with a future to play for a three-times-disgraced geriatric scumbag, so you will get a...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

TP, don't get your ethical panties in a bind.This is a slimy business and as fans, we just want to win. We don’t need Rick Pitino to win. This isn’t 1995. Hell, if I thought Rick Pitino COULD win I wouldn’t even be so mad that people are mentioning him. But he is 337 years old. No person is going t...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

I think UConn is a different situation to BC... I'm not saying they'll ever get in there, but I think if they did, they'd be good (better than BC) quickly. More recent championship history more name NBA players, that would probably be happy to help recruit... Boston College will never allow Connect...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official URI’s Head Coach Thread....

Murphy left mostly because he and Carr had issues. How is that even possible? I mean, Danny said they were FAMILY. :lol: Preston left because he got two years guaranteed at $250/yr from BC, which is way more than URI was paying him. And I think it's underappreciated what a second guaranteed year me...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

I have read a few times on this board that it is written Coach Cox's contract that he would be the next head coach on the departure of Hurley. Is this true and if so is URI legally bound by this agreement to name Cox as the head coach? Thorr re-confirmed in his press conference that there is a buy-...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

Lol. Go to any alum of those schools. They are in the Jerry D column. Please tell me you understand this. "Esherick even made a Sweet 16"...lol. This is all fine and good, I'm just curious how the experience of other coaches leads you to believe that Cox himself isn't qualified to be our ...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

go ahead, list em. I'll even get you started...Jerry D Craig Esherick, Bruiser Flint, Jerry D, Jerry D, Jerry D, Mike Davis. Brian Mahoney killed Saint John's. There are so many. I guess I don't understand why having a credible search scares all of you guys. Cox isn't going anywhere. And I am sure,...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

Im not even mad about losing Hurley, I am only annoyed that this was definitely premeditated with all of the Moore and Calhoun stuff going on. Also Cox has a super solid resume, and actually knows an offense that isn't high pick and roll every play. I don't really see what the issue is. This board ...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

btw, add Martelli to the list of assistants with no HC experience that got moved up. Please, please do not make me make the list of the 500 assistant coach hires that did not work out. No one is saying that it can't work for crying out loud. go ahead, list em. I'll even get you started...Jerry D Cr...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Contract Buyout
Replies: 2
Views: 669

Re: Contract Buyout

100% that is part of the negotiations. And, it's not quite a rounding error at a school that size but, yeah, they can easily stroke a check for a million bucks. No way they pay the extra 500k just for a six year financing. That's some Raymond Patriarca rates right there.
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

I’m thinking I might not swear at Martelli anymore. He’s loyal to Hawk Hill. Well we had Frank Keaney anyway so there’s that. UConn? I still can’t believe it. Gross..... btw, add Martelli to the list of assistants with no HC experience that got moved up. Please, please do not make me make the list ...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

Just in case jcru missed the previous list from DPS: where was Shaka a head coach before VCU? where was Mack a head coach before Xavier? where was Sean Miller a head coach before Xavier? where was Archie Miller a head coach before Dayton? where was Mark Few a head coach before Gonzaga? where was Ma...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98549

Re: The Official URI’s Head Coach Thread....

BleedBlue87 wrote:How long do you expect this take? We talking 3-4 days or 1-2 weeks?
Some want it done today, which is dumb. There better be at least three coaches rolling into interviews before Cox is given the job, assuming he is the best candidate. Take your time. Get it right.
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

After reading this thread continually, my belief is that Blue Man has offered up the best perspective on the URI program on all aspects, from Dan Hurley's contributions, to prospects on the new coach, on the need for the University to think bigger on funding the BB program and not waiting for Hurle...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

I think less of anyone who doesn't like season 2 of The Wire. And no mention of The Shield is criminal. Mount TV-more, without question.
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

reef wrote:I just lost a lot of respect for Jeff Goodman
Because he gave an opinion? He's not reporting anything.
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

Cox will make what it will take to hire him not a made up number that will make people feel better. That's how an efficient market works. If he'll say yes to $800k, you pay him that.
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

There is no way a legitimate national search is done in 2-3 days. Nonsense.
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

rhodymadness 401 RIGHT ON DAVID COX IS THE ANSWER. has experience. Has the players trust. He actually has zero experience. Who cares about players trust? Every assistant coach in the country should have the trust of the players. Not a reason to hire a coach. Again...if he is hired, it doesn't mean ...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

ACC to A10? That one.....no Tubby Smith went from the Big 12 to the AAC and Frank Haith went from the SEC to the AAC. Guy just spent four years building something from scratch in a very unforgiving league. He'll have everyone back plus two really nice recruits. BC will be very good next year. No ch...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

rhodymadness 401 RIGHT ON DAVID COX IS THE ANSWER. has experience. Has the players trust. He actually has zero experience. Who cares about players trust? Every assistant coach in the country should have the trust of the players. Not a reason to hire a coach. Again...if he is hired, it doesn't mean ...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

If DH decides to leave, and David Cox doesn't get the job we would lose all Fatts, Jeff (who DC recruited) Cyril and the entire incoming 2018 top 25 class. Jermaine Harris, Brendon Adams, Tyrese Martin (who DC recruited) and Dana Tate. Life goes on, although Im not wishing that he leaves we all lov...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

It's crazy to think he would not be interested in Seton Hall. Of course he would be. For a zillion reasons. Money would be better. Conference would be better. Home. Alum. I mean, let's be honest here.
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 1304
Views: 110002

Re: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Signed LOI)

All-Met is no joke. Player of the year is outstanding. Good for him.
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

You want it, you got it. URI offer was for 17 million over 10 years. Average 1.7 mil a year. Practice facility....yes. More charters...yes. More $ for assts...yes.... Sounds good, no? So why might he not take it? It's the conference we play in. Can Dan get to where he wants to go playing in the A10...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

We had a solid game plan vs Duke - and then Duke showed up. John Wooden couldn't have coached URI to victory against that Duke team. We attacked the foul line which was the only way to go - and then looked for dump downs to the big. Then Andre, afraid of being swatted by their twin towers proceeded...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

yeah, its almost as if people can improve a skill.... If you were going to list five reasons to hire Dan Hurley, X's and O's is not one of them. Still think, offensively in big spots, he struggles. Had no plan to attack the Duke zone. Most everyone has a weakness. This just happens to be his. I am ...
by Gonebarongone
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262920

Re: The Coaching Carousel

Love this. Article calls Hurley a respected X and O tactician. Just 13 months ago daProcessSurvivor started the infamous Jim Baron 2.0 thread under the premise that Hurley was not a good bench Coach and he needed to hire a seasoned, older assistant to do the game management :roll: :roll: :roll: “Hu...