Here We Go Again...

Frank_Keaney_95 · Unread post by **Frank_Keaney_95** » 8 years ago

No way Dan is leaving with everyone coming back but the yearly ritual has begun again.

Rutgers? What a mess?

http://www.nj.com/rutgersbasketball/ind ... ing.html#0

http://www.onthebanks.com/2016/3/2/1114 ... -candidate

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

I'm just going to ignore this stuff this year, unless he actually interviews for a job. And if he wants to go to Rutgers, God bless him for wanting to get involved with that mess. I don't think he would, but if he did we would take all the money we've set aside for him and go get someone else that is capable of taking what will be a very good roster to the tournament.

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 8 years ago

Of all the jobs Hurley could potentially take this upcoming season, Rutgers scares me the least. What a shit show.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

Would rather have a coach that draws active interest than a coach no one wants. Funny part is...if anyone looking for a coach were to read the 'experts' on this board....who the bleep would want him???

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

Hurls could maybe make "New Jersey" stand up and watch...but the conference extends just a little beyond New Jersey and they're just not going to succeed in it anytime soon. If he goes there...he may never be heard from again...

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

Leaving to go anywhere could not be more of a non-issue. There's a better chance I start at center next year for the Rams.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

ace wrote:Leaving to go anywhere could not be more of a non-issue. There's a better chance I start at center next year for the Rams.

Is "center" still a position anymore?

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 8 years ago

Let's not rule it out ace - do you have eligibility remaining? Grad transfer possibility? Are you taller than 6'8"?

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

ace wrote:Leaving to go anywhere could not be more of a non-issue. There's a better chance I start at center next year for the Rams.

Well, we do need a center...

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

5'6" white girl... it will be revolutionary!

rjsuperfly66 · Unread post by **rjsuperfly66** » 8 years ago

TruePoint wrote: I don't think he would, but if he did we would take all the money we've set aside for him and go get someone else that is capable of taking what will be a very good roster to the tournament.

Do you think Preston would be in play? I was thinking last night, he's gotta be pretty close to cracking through for an HC job.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

ace wrote:5'6" white girl... it will be revolutionary!

Do you have sharp elbows?

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:
ace wrote:5'6" white girl... it will be revolutionary!
Do you have sharp elbows?

I do watch St. Joe's practice from time to time. I'll see if I can pick up anything from them.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

rjsuperfly66 wrote:
TruePoint wrote: I don't think he would, but if he did we would take all the money we've set aside for him and go get someone else that is capable of taking what will be a very good roster to the tournament.
Do you think Preston would be in play? I was thinking last night, he's gotta be pretty close to cracking through for an HC job.

I don't know if he would be in play for URI anytime soon (hypothetically speaking - I don't believe we will be looking for a coach in the near future), but he was at the head of the bench for Creighton last night (not sure exactly what the pecking order is on their staff). He is inching closer and closer to being ready for his chance somewhere. For his sake, I hope when the time comes he is selective about where he wants to start.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 8 years ago

what an interesting thread.

spookydog · Unread post by **spookydog** » 8 years ago

Rutgers makes Boston College look like a powerhouse.
Rutgers has lost all of their conference games, 15 of the 17 by double digits. 9 of the 17 are by 22 or more. They have 5 conference losses by 30 or more points including one loss by 50.
An absolute laughingstock.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

spookydog wrote:Rutgers makes Boston College look like a powerhouse.
Rutgers has lost all of their conference games, 15 of the 17 by double digits. 9 of the 17 are by 22 or more. They have 5 conference losses by 30 or more points including one loss by 50.
An absolute laughingstock.

Hmm...not sure, but, this might actually be an insult to laughingstocks....

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

Enjoy the free publicity. Relax and look forward to next year with Coach Hurley at the helm.

Dan is done with losing. Done with rebuilds. Whenever he leaves, we will be ever grateful for his time here and the great memories he gave us.

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 8 years ago

Zero chance Hurley leaves this offseason.

Mongo · Unread post by **Mongo** » 8 years ago

STC wrote:Zero chance Hurley leaves this offseason.

Hopefully that call is better than your last few calls on Rhody bets.....

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 8 years ago

Mongo wrote:
STC wrote:Zero chance Hurley leaves this offseason.

Hopefully that call is better than your last few calls on Rhody bets.....

Very true

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 8 years ago

With how hard losing seems to be for Dan, I can't see him leaving here to go to a total rebuild that will take years to turn around. The last four years at URI have taken a toll on him and I don't think he wants to soon repeat it.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

RF1 wrote:With how hard losing seems to be for Dan, I can't see him leaving here to go to a total rebuild that will take years to turn around. The last four years at URI have taken a toll on him and I don't think he wants to soon repeat it.

I still think he's on a good trajectory here...and that he gets better than just a "pass" this year, given all of the injuries - the way this team has changed up the last couple weeks, has to be considered a credit to him and his staff....and...there are still at least a couple more left that could be significant....

GO RHODY!

15 Year Lurker · Unread post by **15 Year Lurker** » 8 years ago

He owes a lot to EC coming here when he did. There is no way he is leaving him. This is a summer where I think we can actually be comfortable as far as that goes. Just pray for no big player defections per usual and hope maybe we can get Hare back because he was so good...typical summer activities.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

What? He who shall not be named?

Please tell me you're joking, 15.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 8 years ago

Speaking of Preston, I'd like to see him get a D-1 head
coaching job, and soon.
He's made no bones about wanting to come back to
Kingston someday as head coach.
He is driven and nobody works harder.
So, if he gets a lower D-1 job, has some success,
whenever Dan moves up,
Preston would have a case for coming here.
Time will tell.

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 8 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Speaking of Preston, I'd like to see him get a D-1 head
coaching job, and soon.
He's made no bones about wanting to come back to
Kingston someday as head coach.
He is driven and nobody works harder.
So, if he gets a lower D-1 job, has some success,
whenever Dan moves up,
Preston would have a case for coming here.
Time will tell.

I agree completely with this. I'm not sure how he's doing at Creighton - it's almost impossible to evaluate assistant coach performance from the outside - but he's been at the job long enough now that it wouldn't surprise me if he starts getting interviews for some low-D1 jobs.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 8 years ago

Yea! Aren't connections everything? Al Skinner had a hard enough time getting a job himself. That may hurt Preston on some level.

Hope either McD or Hurley can put in a good word for PM somewhere.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

Hurley would put in all the good words for Murphy. I hope he gets a chance. Preston still has time, but some assistants can unfairly get trapped into being just defined as a recruiter and never get the opportunity to move up.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 8 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Speaking of Preston, I'd like to see him get a D-1 head
coaching job, and soon.
He's made no bones about wanting to come back to
Kingston someday as head coach.
He is driven and nobody works harder.
So, if he gets a lower D-1 job, has some success,
whenever Dan moves up,
Preston would have a case for coming here.
Time will tell.

Totally agree, I'd like to see Preston get a lower D-1 job soon to. I'd rather he have that experience before any potential talk of coming back to URI down the road.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 8 years ago

Preston is well thought of in coaching circles.
At Creighton, he's helped recruit two top
50 players this year.
He does need to think about stepping up
to a head coaching job, even if it's D-2,
to get the experience of being the front guy,
and all that entails.
He's still in his 30's, so he's got time.

URI96 · Unread post by **URI96** » 8 years ago

Seawrightspostgame wrote:Yea! Aren't connections everything? Al Skinner had a hard enough time getting a job himself. That may hurt Preston on some level.

Hope either McD or Hurley can put in a good word for PM somewhere.

Skinner though was north of 60 and had to deal with the Bob Ryan hatchet job that was done on him.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 8 years ago

I wasnt very clear. I meant like Skinner wont have much clout in referring Murphy to a job.

Maybe Fairfield? Cooley could help?

Wagner? Dan?

Rutgers? Chris Christie?

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 8 years ago

I will put in a good word. I played against Murphy's Woonsocket. Stifled me. He could do wonders.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 8 years ago

Seawrightspostgame wrote:I wasnt very clear. I meant like Skinner wont have much clout in referring Murphy to a job.

Maybe Fairfield? Cooley could help?

Wagner? Dan?

Rutgers? Chris Christie?

Wagner head coach Bashir Mason just won NEC Coach of the Year. Was an assistant under Hurley.

Ramblinrose · Unread post by **Ramblinrose** » 8 years ago

I don't think Dan is going anywhere after this season. Year or two maybe. How soon will they drop the ax on Jimmy Christian at BC? OMG

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 8 years ago

Happy that PM left that mess at BC after a year. Wish he was still here. I wish nothing but the best for Preston Murphy!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

I didn't read those two stupid pieces of work until just now. Rutgers fans have what they deserve. Dan Hurley will never ever take another rebuilding job.

He was 62-62 at Rhode Island going into the Fordham game. Now he's got a NCAA team teed up for next season (again) and short of being the most unlucky coach (and program) in the world, it's happening.

Oh yeah, Dan's going to tell EC "Thanks Elbert for trusting me when the ground was still glowing green after the last coach nuked the program, but I just couldn't wait for my next massive rebuild!! WINNING CAN WAIT!! B1G All Day!!"

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 8 years ago

Yep, exactly what I have been saying the past couple years. No way he looks EC and Hassan in the eyes and says "sorry guys I'm out, good luck." Not happening.

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 8 years ago

Hurley told me at a coaches show that NO ONE will be coaching EC Matthews but him. He's not leaving.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 8 years ago

Not only that, why would he turn them down three years ago but go there now? I think he realizes that if he can get the job done, which he is set up to do, that he can get much better offers then Rutgers.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

RR2, I think you just hit the nail on the head with that.

Dan is trying to create a VCU-like program here. It's going to take at least a couple years of NCAA tourney invites to even approach that level.

He'll be here for a while.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 8 years ago

Weird to me that this thread has a mini explosion every year.

A 17-14 Dan potentially joining 7-24 Rutgers must be the worst coach hire storyline this season.

Ramblinrose · Unread post by **Ramblinrose** » 8 years ago

Rutgers is where careers go to die. Other than it being in NJ, why would Hurley go there? A Big Dance trip or two, he'll get a job he loves.

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 8 years ago

Tim Cluess just took Iona to its 3 NCAA Tournament in the last 5 years. He will be a much hotter name than Hurley this offseason.

Cluess at BC would be intriguing.

As for Rutgers, BC is an infinitely more desirable job. Hurley is going nowhere this year and certainly not Rutgers.

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 8 years ago

STC wrote:Tim Cluess just took Iona to its 3 NCAA Tournament in the last 5 years. He will be a much hotter name than Hurley this offseason.

Cluess at BC would be intriguing.

As for Rutgers, BC is an infinitely more desirable job. Hurley is going nowhere this year and certainly not Rutgers.

BC is 1000x times more desirable than Rutgers, for sure. They have made the NCAAs probably a dozen times since Rutgers last. Hell, they have made it multiple times since joining the ACC. And they just announced $200MM in sports facilities upgrades. I have no idea if Christian can do it. We all know what it's like to turn around an oil tanker. But, it's the best league going. New England is a great recruiting territory. And it only takes a few kids (like EC and Hass) to buy into what you are selling. When you have 8 or 9 freshmen and your best three get hurt, it's going to be a rough year. It's certainly not a top 30-35 job but there are several power conference gigs that are tougher.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Well, it looks like they are making the money commitment. URI could only dream of those numbers.

Now they have to get the right people in place from the AD on down.

That's the hard part. If what they have now aren't the answer, no amount of money will turn that ship around soon, as GBG said.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

STC, no one will be calling for Dan after this season.

He's here for at least 2 more years, and maybe more if we don't meet expectations.

Dan knows he has to produce.

This season maybe we were overhyped going in. Next season, no excuses.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

Yeah, nobody wants our stinkin' coach.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 8 years ago

I just hope that until Dan does produce,
that administration doesn't pull a CFL
and make a ridiculous extension in a panic
over rumors that he may move on.

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