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NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 6 years ago

OK...I'll break it now. Our daughter ran in a race at URI in the spring of 2015. Dan and several members of the team were also in that race (I think it may have been team-sponsored). After the race, because he's such a good guy, Dan hung around and talked to just about anyone that wanted to. He was talking to my wife and I and I said there was speculation about him leaving URI and asked if that was something fans should worry about (couldn't think of how else to say it). He said he loved it here and the only way he'd leave probably was if some sort of NBA opportunity came up...that that was pretty much everyone's dream job.

So...he's staying. (Although, I'm not sure he'd leave college for the NBA...kinda thinking not)

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 6 years ago

What was the tweet?

jcru · Unread post by **jcru** » 6 years ago

No one is Jerry D.

Cox... was he a head coach before?

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 6 years ago

Since you all brought it up...despite not being “proven” as a head coach, we know Cox was Hurley’s braintrust and #1 Scout man. He was his TOP recruiter, and most importantly he knows how DH coaches, and I’m sure being around the sport as long as he has will have his own twists. Bringing an unknown in, who has a hot year, or a single upset is not worth the risk. Smart and Wade stayed the course. Coaches and schools staying the course work out better unless you’re bringing in a true ringer, ala a Tom Crean or Thad Matta. Nate Oats, good coach, but has never met a single one of our recruits, and if I were a recruit I’d be skeptical as well. Jermaine Harris said he came here because Cox believed in him “when he was a bum”. Loyalty pays dividends with these kids. They will follow. Trusting another rebuild, is like a rebranding....Cox in my opinion would just be a new label on the same product, maybe 10% more or less in the same bag. The guy is worth the shot if we lose our man DH.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 6 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote:OK...I'll break it now. Our daughter ran in a race at URI in the spring of 2015. Dan and several members of the team were also in that race (I think it may have been team-sponsored). After the race, because he's such a good guy, Dan hung around and talked to just about anyone that wanted to. He was talking to my wife and I and I said there was speculation about him leaving URI and asked if that was something fans should worry about (couldn't think of how else to say it). He said he loved it here and the only way he'd leave probably was if some sort of NBA opportunity came up...that that was pretty much everyone's dream job.

So...he's staying. (Although, I'm not sure he'd leave college for the NBA...kinda thinking not)

He told me the exact same thing last spring at the NYC event after the season was over. Said Brad Stevens career arc was something compelling to him, get URI to the highest level possible and finish in the NBA. That said, he does not strike me as an NBA type coach given his style and his strong suits in character building, team building and motivating.

Kingston · Unread post by **Kingston** » 6 years ago

rhodymadness 401

RIGHT ON DAVID COX IS THE ANSWER. has experience. Has the players trust.

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 6 years ago

What did Dre say?

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 6 years ago

bigappleram wrote:
NYGFan_Section208 wrote:OK...I'll break it now. Our daughter ran in a race at URI in the spring of 2015. Dan and several members of the team were also in that race (I think it may have been team-sponsored). After the race, because he's such a good guy, Dan hung around and talked to just about anyone that wanted to. He was talking to my wife and I and I said there was speculation about him leaving URI and asked if that was something fans should worry about (couldn't think of how else to say it). He said he loved it here and the only way he'd leave probably was if some sort of NBA opportunity came up...that that was pretty much everyone's dream job.

So...he's staying. (Although, I'm not sure he'd leave college for the NBA...kinda thinking not)
He told me the exact same thing last spring at the NYC event after the season was over. Said Brad Stevens career arc was something compelling to him, get URI to the highest level possible and finish in the NBA. That said, he does not strike me as an NBA type coach given his style and his strong suits in character building, team building and motivating.

I can see a Billy Donovan type path and they have similar styles.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 6 years ago

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 6 years ago

Kingston wrote: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 it was the wrong choice. Just don't hire him because we have a nice class coming in.

jcru · Unread post by **jcru** » 6 years ago

I'm going to write this, then drop the mike.

When you conduct a search for a new coach. Certain things need to apply, even if you inevitably end up just picking the "Associate Head Coach" that is left after the head coach leaves.

First, you need to get the message out there, that this is a serious search for the best available coach on this planet... no exceptions. That's the message. Period. You tell that to the papers, you tell it to social media, you tell it to yourself, over and over again, because you want that best out there to apply, and feel like they are being given a fair shake at the job.

TWO, you don't let the applicant MEET WITH THE PLAYERS, and have them tell him that that don't want him there. Like they did during that farce when Harrick left.

As long as those two things apply, we should be happy with the outcome. IF they don't apply, expect a completed divided fanbase like during Jim Baron and Jerry Duh.

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 6 years ago

jcru wrote:No one is Jerry D.

Cox... was he a head coach before?

Cox went 3-0 when he had to step in when Mike Rice was suspended at Rutgers. Definitely think he sits a top the list. ARD and Preston should get interviews if they are interested. Also think a few top assistants like Scott Spinnelli at BC could be in the mix. As could regional head coaches like Oats and Becker. Skerry had some potential career arch, but has leveled off a bit the past few years.

Another thought.... if Dan stays, any chance Cox starts thinking about putting his name in the mix for a head job? Could definitely have success at an NEC level school.... Or is his best bet to stick around and hope to inherit the program after Hurley does eventually leave, whenever that may be.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 6 years ago

URI HAS to follow through on their promises whether Dan leaves or not....they have to offer the new coach the same upgrades such as the practice facility.....maybe a little less money for the HC but that's it.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 6 years ago

I saw dre post that dan was meeting with staff and players tonight but maybe it was false, sorry to call you out dre!

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

Bos8 wrote:
jcru wrote:No one is Jerry D.

Cox... was he a head coach before?
Cox went 3-0 when he had to step in when Mike Rice was suspended at Rutgers. Definitely think he sits a top the list. ARD and Preston should get interviews if they are interested. Also think a few top assistants like Scott Spinnelli at BC could be in the mix. As could regional head coaches like Oats and Becker. Skerry had some position career arch, but has leveled off a bit the past few years.

Another thought.... if Dan stays, any chance Cox starts thinking about putting his name in the mix for a head job? Could definitely have success at an NEC level school.... Or is his best bet to stick around and hope to inherit the program after Hurley does eventually leave, whenever that may be.

Well, I think Jim Christian would be at the top of the heap. We are offering more than he makes, and he did beat Dook this year. Plus, he's URI.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 6 years ago

ACC to A10? That one.....no

xcrun · Unread post by **xcrun** » 6 years ago

Dan, Thorr, and Dooley met off campus today. Look for it to come out that he's staying. Charter flights to the games in Virginia and Missouri. Practice facility to be online in 2 to 3 years. 1.2M base incentives to 1.85M. 10 years 2.5M buyout.

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 6 years ago

theblueram wrote:
Bos8 wrote:
jcru wrote:No one is Jerry D.

Cox... was he a head coach before?
Cox went 3-0 when he had to step in when Mike Rice was suspended at Rutgers. Definitely think he sits a top the list. ARD and Preston should get interviews if they are interested. Also think a few top assistants like Scott Spinnelli at BC could be in the mix. As could regional head coaches like Oats and Becker. Skerry had some position career arch, but has leveled off a bit the past few years.

Another thought.... if Dan stays, any chance Cox starts thinking about putting his name in the mix for a head job? Could definitely have success at an NEC level school.... Or is his best bet to stick around and hope to inherit the program after Hurley does eventually leave, whenever that may be.
Well, I think Jim Christian would be at the top of the heap. We are offering more than he makes, and he did beat Dook this year. Plus, he's URI.

Does he leave for the URI job? Both Bowman and Robinson will be back (And are Spinelli guys...)
If you want head coaches, I like two NEC guys. Jamion Christian from Mt. St. Mary's and Bashir Mason from Wagner (Does he want to follow Hurley again?)

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 6 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: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.

mjg13x · Unread post by **mjg13x** » 6 years ago

scine20 wrote:
rambone 78 wrote: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.

The AAC is still a Power 7 conference

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 6 years ago

Makes sense. Dan after he meets with his staff and players will give them his decision, and then it will go public.

scine20, yes but those guys are on a downward path. Christian is getting BC better.

Matunuck · Unread post by **Matunuck** » 6 years ago

xcrun wrote:Dan, Thorr, and Dooley met off campus today. Look for it to come out that he's staying. Charter flights to the games in Virginia and Missouri. Practice facility to be online in 2 to 3 years. 1.2M base incentives to 1.85M. 10 years 2.5M buyout.

Please be right xcrun!

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 6 years ago

xcrun wrote:Dan, Thorr, and Dooley met off campus today. Look for it to come out that he's staying. Charter flights to the games in Virginia and Missouri. Practice facility to be online in 2 to 3 years. 1.2M base incentives to 1.85M. 10 years 2.5M buyout.

I'm LITERALLY quoting you on this!

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 6 years ago

Gonebarongone wrote:
Kingston wrote: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 it was the wrong choice. Just don't hire him because we have a nice class coming in.

Who cares about players trust? You sir, are being a troll.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 6 years ago

xcrun wrote:Dan, Thorr, and Dooley met off campus today. Look for it to come out that he's staying. Charter flights to the games in Virginia and Missouri. Practice facility to be online in 2 to 3 years. 1.2M base incentives to 1.85M. 10 years 2.5M buyout.

Source?

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 6 years ago

scine20 wrote:
rambone 78 wrote: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 chance he leaves. Plus, I think Spinelli makes almost as much as all three Rhody assistants.

Da_Process_Survivor · Unread post by **Da_Process_Survivor** » 6 years ago

TruePoint wrote:

That's a positive to me.

Meeting with staff and players = saying goodbye

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

mjg13x wrote:
scine20 wrote:
rambone 78 wrote: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.
The AAC is still a Power 7 conference

Surfri72 · Unread post by **Surfri72** » 6 years ago

Hope you are right.

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 6 years ago

DC_Rams wrote:
Gonebarongone wrote:
Kingston wrote: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 it was the wrong choice. Just don't hire him because we have a nice class coming in.
Who cares about players trust? You sir, are being a troll.

You missed the point.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

Rhody83 wrote:
xcrun wrote:Dan, Thorr, and Dooley met off campus today. Look for it to come out that he's staying. Charter flights to the games in Virginia and Missouri. Practice facility to be online in 2 to 3 years. 1.2M base incentives to 1.85M. 10 years 2.5M buyout.
Source?

You mean sauces?

Dre3000 · Unread post by **Dre3000** » 6 years ago

xcrun wrote:Dan, Thorr, and Dooley met off campus today. Look for it to come out that he's staying. Charter flights to the games in Virginia and Missouri. Practice facility to be online in 2 to 3 years. 1.2M base incentives to 1.85M. 10 years 2.5M buyout.

While this MAY end up being correct, I'm hesitant to believe someone who's last post before yesterday was after our NIT loss to Stanford...

NickA · Unread post by **NickA** » 6 years ago

xcrun wrote:Dan, Thorr, and Dooley met off campus today. Look for it to come out that he's staying. Charter flights to the games in Virginia and Missouri. Practice facility to be online in 2 to 3 years. 1.2M base incentives to 1.85M. 10 years 2.5M buyout.

Please be true!!!!!

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 6 years ago

Dre3000 wrote:
xcrun wrote:Dan, Thorr, and Dooley met off campus today. Look for it to come out that he's staying. Charter flights to the games in Virginia and Missouri. Practice facility to be online in 2 to 3 years. 1.2M base incentives to 1.85M. 10 years 2.5M buyout.
While this MAY end up being correct, I'm hesitant to believe someone who's last post before yesterday was after our NIT loss to Stanford...

Again, how would he know? NO one here has a source on this.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 6 years ago

Gonebarongone wrote:
DC_Rams wrote:
Gonebarongone wrote: 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 it was the wrong choice. Just don't hire him because we have a nice class coming in.
Who cares about players trust? You sir, are being a troll.
You missed the point.

Good, because you sir, are an unsharpened pencil.

Kingston · Unread post by **Kingston** » 6 years ago

Don't hire Cox and lose everything we have. Cox scouts all our big games. Has worked in several big programs before coming here. Cox is not Jerry D its an insult to call him that.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 6 years ago

Hopefully he will meet with his staff and players tonight...and we'll finally know.

If the storm gets in the way, then tomorrow.

P.S. As for charter flights, they already charter to VA and St. Louis as far as I know.

But the other numbers seem about right.

Hopefully they jack up the assistants pay too.

Still can't get too excited....just don't know anything for sure.

urirx · Unread post by **urirx** » 6 years ago

This thread is still 400 posts ahead of the boneyard thread about the Hurley situation. Excellent work team!

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 6 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote:I saw dre post that dan was meeting with staff and players tonight but maybe it was false, sorry to call you out dre!

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 6 years ago

My guess is that guy got his info from here.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 6 years ago

Does Cox really scout all our most important games? I've tried to maintain a thread of who scouts each game and it seems to be more a rotation than picking and choosing based on the opponent

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 6 years ago

Rhody74 wrote:
Rhodymob05 wrote:I saw dre post that dan was meeting with staff and players tonight but maybe it was false, sorry to call you out dre!

This guy appears to be just a VCU fan.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

Who the hell is John Tatum?

sevegny7 · Unread post by **sevegny7** » 6 years ago

Breaking News: Hurley is waiting until tomorrow before seeing what team's forum posted the most for his decision. Looks like we are in the lead! Lol

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 6 years ago

I'm willing to bet John Tatum's "report" is from this board.

Kingston · Unread post by **Kingston** » 6 years ago

xcrun As myself a former runner for Copeland. I would like to agree with you. However, I'm hearing acc which I think is a horrible move for him. Dan should wait for Xavier

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote:Does Cox really scout all our most important games? I've tried to maintain a thread of who scouts each game and it seems to be more a rotation than picking and choosing based on the opponent

I do have to say, I think Cox has scouted most of our games and has done a phenomenal job.

Mark Macon · Unread post by **Mark Macon** » 6 years ago

Peace.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 6 years ago

TruePoint wrote:
Rhody74 wrote:
Rhodymob05 wrote:I saw dre post that dan was meeting with staff and players tonight but maybe it was false, sorry to call you out dre!

This guy appears to be just a VCU fan.

Which means he definitely just got that from here

Kingston · Unread post by **Kingston** » 6 years ago

before you, all go crazy very good source not a great one

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