Dan Hurley Signs Restructured Contract @ URI through 2021

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

I'm pretty sure Dan wants to win. He wants to be in the tournament. He should get there next year staying here. No chance at STJ next year. nor the next.

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

Good to see Donaldson, who's usually a season behind, is right up to date on this one.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

Donaldson and the rest of the blowjo staff will become irrelevant staring Monday. The doubling of the daily paper to $2 will absolutely crush the paper.

RIFan · Unread post by **RIFan** » 9 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:
RIFan wrote:All Dan has to do is what Shaka Smart does...as soon as a rumor is out there, he shoots it down.
Right, cuz Shaka and Dan are at the same level in their careers and compensation right now.

What does that have to do with Dan, stopping a rumor if he is not interested in the job? Unless you are suggesting since he doesn't make as much as Smart (who has a final 4 vs one NIT win) and he should be using job offers for leverage with URI...which I don't necessarily disagree with, but we just did this last year...are we going to do it every year?

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Well, if this St, John's job is the Holy Grail, with such overwhelming
amenities, then why haven't they done shit since Lou Carneseca retired?

since Carnasecca left they have been to 7 NCAAs and 1 Elite Eight. Not great, but not Depaul either.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

RIFan wrote:
ATPTourFan wrote:
RIFan wrote:All Dan has to do is what Shaka Smart does...as soon as a rumor is out there, he shoots it down.
Right, cuz Shaka and Dan are at the same level in their careers and compensation right now.
What does that have to do with Dan, stopping a rumor if he is not interested in the job? Unless you are suggesting since he doesn't make as much as Smart (who has a final 4 vs one NIT win) and he should be using job offers for leverage with URI...which I don't necessarily disagree with, but we just did this last year...are we going to do it every year?

The difference is that we've already seen this before a few years ago. All this leaked info is being intentionally leaked. Do you remember how Dan's "interest" in the Rutgers job was turned into charters, training table, and salary increases for his assistants? It's smart business to use the pressure of another school to ensure that you maximize your commitment from your present school -- especially if you do want to stay.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

http://nypost.com/2015/03/27/st-johns-s ... e-program/

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

Lavin looks like that guy on Fox's The Five.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

according to Darth Idiot he is in the know and Dan would take the SJU if offered -- someone at the 7-11 on Smith Street clued him in.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

http://www.silive.com/sports/advance/go ... y_com.html

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Yup, and some other goof talked to someone who talked to someone
who owned the Vitamin Water thing and he said that it's Dan's job
if he wants it.
So, there you have it! Done deal.
We've got to get a Cooley to Tennessee rumors going.
These clowns are having way too much fun with this.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Since we're having fun, here's the NY Post piece in pirate speak:
http://www.yenewyorkpost.com/2015/03/27 ... e-program/

Here it is in New York Gangsta speak:
http://www.newyerkpost.com/2015/03/27/s ... e-program/

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

But we're irrelevant. The Darth guy is just so hateful and spiteful its almost embarrassing for an adult - assuming he is. Did he not get into URI

Frank_Keaney_95 · Unread post by **Frank_Keaney_95** » 9 years ago

Is it just me or would it be strange for a guy (Danny Hurley) to accept the head coaching job at his arch rival from his playing days? Now I know his time in South Orange was somewhat rocky but the visual of him coaching against the Hall twice a year just doesn't seem right. I don't see this happening and I think he waits for the right P5 job to open up that pays a lot more...

Keaney.Blue · Unread post by **Keaney.Blue** » 9 years ago

If you're NOT worried about Coach Hurley leaving for SJU, you have your head in the sand.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

Not sure his love for Seton Hall is as deep as some think, his playing days there were tumultuous. To me SJU is much more appealing to him than going back to where he played.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

Keaney.Blue wrote:If you're NOT worried about Coach Hurley leaving for SJU, you have your head in the sand.

unfortunately a big giant +1

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Hey, if he leaves, he leaves.
As always, not a blessed thing anyone writing on a message board
is going to change anything.
However, we are entitled to think and discuss whatever we want.
IF it happens, I'd hope Thorr and Dooley identify their top candidates and
move quickly.
My guess is, the list would be pretty similar to when
CFL got canned. The same array of NY area coaches.
As I said, I'd grab Preston to keep the guys that are here and also
keep the Expressions Elite connection.
We'd also be back in business in Michigan.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Hey, if he leaves, he leaves.
As always, not a blessed thing anyone writing on a message board
is going to change anything.
However, we are entitled to think and discuss whatever we want.
IF it happens, I'd hope Thorr and Dooley identify their top candidates and
move quickly.
My guess is, the list would be pretty similar to when
CFL got canned. The same array of NY area coaches.
As I said, I'd grab Preston to keep the guys that are here and also
keep the Expressions Elite connection.
We'd also be back in business in Michigan.

This better already be done.

Since I already mentioned it agree on Preston....I believe he could keep this squad together tho dunno about Iverson...

I am more worried about Texas. Impossible to say no to that money and Austin is fantastic, great city.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

If Texas hired Dan, there'd be riots in Austin.
We know and like Dan, but the resume is pretty light.
Barnes took two teams to the NCAAs before he was hired
by Texas.
Before Barnes, they hired Tom Penders, fresh off the Sweet 16.
Texas will bring is an big name or someone with a proven track record..

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

I hear that before the season ended, there had been interest from coaches who now see the Rhode Island program as ripe for quick and sustainable success. I would trust Thorr/Dooley are prepared for either outcome.

Frank_Keaney_95 · Unread post by **Frank_Keaney_95** » 9 years ago

Of course, I'm concerned about him leaving but I just don't think SJU is the right fit for him.

Now, I appreciate what he's done with our program but he hasn't even been to the NCAA yet. Imagine what the interest level will be when he achieves that? I hate to say it but unless he's a different kind of guy, I don't think he's long for Kingston.

Regardless, this yearly coaching carousel is growing tiresome with these mercenary coaches saying one thing about loyalty and contentment and then selling out to the highest bidder. And who are the biggest losers in this rat race? Players and fans.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 9 years ago

I hope you are right Rod....but once the zeppole is in the display cabinet it looks pretty good.

Just a few hours and Hurley talk is on fire, Dan is on display..... now every big money power job that comes up is going to have Hurley talk.

Thorr should be on the phone with Preston now IMHO....off the record of course.

It is time to hire a hot coach who will stay and win.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

IF this happens, I'd want someone who isn't going to be sniffing around every
spring for leverage of to leave.
Bring in Preston, hire ARD, who wants to be here, get some older guy.
Work the hell out of recruiting.
Make it work.
Iverson would have to transfer AGAIN, so, he's stuck here.

Frank_Keaney_95 · Unread post by **Frank_Keaney_95** » 9 years ago

Bring Al back as Preston's associate HC?

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Sure, why not. What about that other Assistant of Al's?
Some guy named Ed?

Rhode_Island_Red · Unread post by **Rhode_Island_Red** » 9 years ago

Some years ago, Louisville put $1 million aside. If Denny Crum stayed 10 years, he'd get the money. Let's take $2 million of the money we piss away on football every year and give that money, plus accrued interest etc., to Dan after he stays for seven years.

RIFan · Unread post by **RIFan** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:IF this happens, I'd want someone who isn't going to be sniffing around every
spring for leverage of to leave.
Bring in Preston, hire ARD, who wants to be here, get some older guy.
Work the hell out of recruiting.
Make it work.
Iverson would have to transfer AGAIN, so, he's stuck here.

That's my point...if Dan in fact wants to stay...why put us through this every spring? Couldn't he squash the rumor this year if in fact he wants to stay?
If you think it's bad this year...wait until next year if he stays, and we are as good as we hope...

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

The absence of Ace in this discussion concerns me.

Tom98 · Unread post by **Tom98** » 9 years ago

I hope he puts this to bed very soon.....I don't need anymore stress in my life. I just don't understand why coaches like Archie Miller/Shaka Smart aren't being mentioned. Dan needs to stay and get things accomplished here!

RIFan · Unread post by **RIFan** » 9 years ago

Even if we pay Dan $1m and give all the assistants pay raises...this will be an annual ritual until he leaves, or if he doesn't live up to his potential...There will always be schools who can pay him more, with more/better resources and facilities.

" I just don't understand why coaches like Archie Miller/Shaka Smart aren't being mentioned. " - I was thinking the same thing.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

Keaney.Blue wrote:If you're NOT worried about Coach Hurley leaving for SJU, you have your head in the sand.

I have to agree. Wasn't St. John's always the school we feared he might go to? Well, the opportunity is going to be there now.

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CT Rhody · Unread post by **CT Rhody** » 9 years ago

It's simple why Smart and Miller aren't mentioned, it's because St John's has zero shot to land them. This isn't a big time opportunity. Now could the right coach turn it into one, sure but it isn't right now.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

I'll be honest. I am actually kind of terrified.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 9 years ago

Dayton along with SLU are the next schools to the NBE why would Miller go to St Johns?

Dayton is a hot program right now....super hot.

Smart will be all over the Texas job.

ram1980 · Unread post by **ram1980** » 9 years ago

I am going to be pissed if he leaves.. I want this program to finally become a solid program with a chance at the big dance every year. If we are just going to be a stopping ground for young coaches with higher aspirations it will never happen.. A10 as a league needs to find a way to bridge the gap financially between the supposed great Big East (which really isn't that great) and itself.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 9 years ago

Blue Man wrote:I'll be honest. I am actually kind of terrified.

Man I am tired of it truly....

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 9 years ago

I'm concerned, of course, but you have to realize we're seeing the echo chamber effect .... one paper speculates, everyone else jumps on it by citing "reports" ..... making it look like there's more sources. Same thing with fans .... one person worries and a bunch of other chicken littles jump on the fear wagon.

This smells an awful lot like the Rutgers situation a couple of years ago.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 9 years ago

Look, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little worried. That said, taking over Big 10 bound Rutgers after his first year here seems like a better move for him than taking over St. John's now that we're on the precipice of something big. He stayed then and I'd like to think he'd stay now instead of bolting for what's a lesser opportunity in my eyes.

As for Texas, Dan isn't on that level yet, without a tournament appearance. For all the cackling from PC fans about Don't potential departure, I would think Cooley would be a potential target for Austin.

As for why aren't Shaka or Miller mentioned? Frankly, St. John's is beneath those guys, based on their track record, jobs they've previously turned down and jobs they could get.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

The old timers like myself are used to this. Every time this program is on the verge of sustained greatness, something happens. It happened in the late 70s. It happened in the late 80s. It happened in the late 90s. And we're not even at that level yet this time, but I think we'd all agree, we're heading in that direction. This would once again put it to a screeching halt. Yes, the program would go on, maybe have to rebuild again, but the momentum Dan brought would end. It's happened before.

RIFan · Unread post by **RIFan** » 9 years ago

ram1980 wrote:I am going to be pissed if he leaves.. I want this program to finally become a solid program with a chance at the big dance every year. If we are just going to be a stopping ground for young coaches with higher aspirations it will never happen.. A10 as a league needs to find a way to bridge the gap financially between the supposed great Big East (which really isn't that great) and itself.

The odds of us finding sustained success without that one special coach staying and building a solid foundation and reputation for the school for a good 7-10 years will be very hard.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

I told myself this last year with the Rutgers stuff and I am sticking with it this time around. I just don't believe Dan Hurley is going to look EC Matthews and Hassan Martin in the eyes and say "sorry guys, I'm outta here." Maybe he'll prove me wrong, call me naive if you want, and I get that it's a business and coaches do this all the time, but I still just don't believe that THIS coach is going to do it to THOSE guys.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

what if he said "come with me"?

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Don't know if EC and Hass would want to sit idle for a year.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

bigappleram wrote:what if he said "come with me"?

Exactly, especially Hassan going back to NY.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

Hass and Terrell? no bueno

RIFan · Unread post by **RIFan** » 9 years ago

The core four out the door with Dan...boy wouldn't that be the ultimate disaster.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

Yeah I don't see those guys wanting to sit out a year at all. Not at this point.

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