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SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑2 years ago

Payne was a member of their 86 championship team with Purvis E

He was a longtime Kentucky assistant

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑2 years ago

Kind of surprised by this. Louisville’s insane expectations ran off a good one in Mack, so I thought Louisville would have been hell bent on going the splash hire route.

Payne does have a strong track record as an assistant at Oregon and then Kentucky for a decade and now the Knicks but this feels underwhelming for Louisville, especially since he’s never been a HC.

Not many success stories off the Calipari coaching tree either. Barbee, Kellogg, Antigua, Flint, Pastner. A lot of average to really bad in that group.

I wonder what the reaction would be on KB if URI hired this guy? Probably lukewarm?

It seems like a big part of the allure was he was on successful teams there, so I'd say the best comp for this type of hire might be either Wheeler or Reynolds-Dean. Would we be lukewarm on hiring one of them?

STC wrote: ↑2 years ago

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑2 years ago

Kind of surprised by this. Louisville’s insane expectations ran off a good one in Mack, so I thought Louisville would have been hell bent on going the splash hire route.

Payne does have a strong track record as an assistant at Oregon and then Kentucky for a decade and now the Knicks but this feels underwhelming for Louisville, especially since he’s never been a HC.

Not many success stories off the Calipari coaching tree either. Barbee, Kellogg, Antigua, Flint, Pastner. A lot of average to really bad in that group.

I wonder what the reaction would be on KB if URI hired this guy? Probably lukewarm?

Definitely seems underwhelming how many years his contract for and how much cash ??

Following the UNC and Duke hiring model - keep it in the family. Davis, Scheyer and now Payne. I do wonder if he was their top target though or if they are settling for a backup.

bigappleram wrote: ↑2 years ago Following the UNC and Duke hiring model - keep it in the family. Davis, Scheyer and now Payne. I do wonder if he was their top target though or if they are settling for a backup.

Can’t wait till we follow and hire Lamar.

bigappleram wrote: ↑2 years ago Following the UNC and Duke hiring model - keep it in the family. Davis, Scheyer and now Payne. I do wonder if he was their top target though or if they are settling for a backup.

I almost wonder if you have to go with an AC, if you're at -that- high of a level. Like usually, Roy Williams from Kansas to UNC (one blue blood to another) is a rarity. If you can't do that, the next best option for the sky high expectations of those fan bases might be to just hire an unknown quantity with a lot of potential outcomes.

Pat Chambers to FGCU on a 5 year contract that will pay him $350,000 annually. It will be interesting to see how Chambers does at FGCU. Chambers looked to be a coach on the rise a decade ago but fell flat at Penn State.

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports ... 034412001/

Could be a good landing spot for Chambers , he can rebuild his reputation at a lower conference after the ending at Penn St

STC wrote: ↑2 years ago Pat Chambers to FGCU on a 5 year contract that will pay him $350,000 annually. It will be interesting to see how Chambers does at FGCU. Chambers looked to be a coach on the rise a decade ago but fell flat at Penn State.

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports ... 034412001/

Fell flat at Penn State??? What are you talking about? He was coaching at a football school with minimal support for basketball in a conference that is the deepest league in America. His last season there they were 21-10/11-9 and were going to the NCAA tournament before Covid hit. 2 years prior, they won the NIT. I wouldn't call that falling flat.

(Prior to PSU he had back-to-back 21 win seasons at BU, not exactly a basketball mecca. The guy can coach.)

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote: ↑2 years ago

STC wrote: ↑2 years ago Pat Chambers to FGCU on a 5 year contract that will pay him $350,000 annually. It will be interesting to see how Chambers does at FGCU. Chambers looked to be a coach on the rise a decade ago but fell flat at Penn State.

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports ... 034412001/

Fell flat at Penn State??? What are you talking about? He was coaching at a football school with minimal support for basketball in a conference that is the deepest league in America. His last season there they were 21-10/11-9 and were going to the NCAA tournament before Covid hit. 2 years prior, they won the NIT. I wouldn't call that falling flat.

(Prior to PSU he had back-to-back 21 win seasons at BU, not exactly a basketball mecca. The guy can coach.)

I follow Penn State pretty closely because 2 kids and a son-n-law graduated from there.

Yes, they did win the NIT and would have gone to the NCAAT in 2020.
His upside was recruiting, the staff was able to bring in talented players especially from the Philly area.
The biggest knock against Chambers was the team's inability to close out games.

Between the allegations of inappropriate conduct and his 9 year conference record of 56-110, it was probably best that both parties moved on.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 years ago

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote: ↑2 years ago

STC wrote: ↑2 years ago Pat Chambers to FGCU on a 5 year contract that will pay him $350,000 annually. It will be interesting to see how Chambers does at FGCU. Chambers looked to be a coach on the rise a decade ago but fell flat at Penn State.

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports ... 034412001/

Fell flat at Penn State??? What are you talking about? He was coaching at a football school with minimal support for basketball in a conference that is the deepest league in America. His last season there they were 21-10/11-9 and were going to the NCAA tournament before Covid hit. 2 years prior, they won the NIT. I wouldn't call that falling flat.

(Prior to PSU he had back-to-back 21 win seasons at BU, not exactly a basketball mecca. The guy can coach.)

I follow Penn State pretty closely because 2 kids and a son-n-law graduated from there.

Yes, they did win the NIT and would have gone to the NCAAT in 2020.
His upside was recruiting, the staff was able to bring in talented players especially from the Philly area.
The biggest knock against Chambers was the team's inability to close out games.

Between the allegations of inappropriate conduct and his 9 year conference record of 56-110, it was probably best that both parties moved on.

Well, I can tell you that you have to look at his record in context. He took over for Ed DeChellis who left Penn State after taking a senior laden-team to the NCAA tournament. That tells you all you need to know about Penn State basketball. DeChellis left for Navy because Penn State would not extend his contract. DeChellis understood that Penn State hoops is not a juggernaut and has down years...with the occasional good year. By getting a contract extension, DeChellis wanted an assurance that he wouldn't be fired after a down year. DeChellis was 41-95 in the Big Ten. Yet those who follow the conference would tell you he did a great job.

Chambers was in the same boat. Trying to win at a football school in the toughest basketball conference.

Inability to close out games?? Please.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Makes sense MCkie is an up and comer and played for the Cocks

Travis Steele out at Xavier. Miller may be in the running, as could Mack.

Bos8 wrote: ↑2 years ago Travis Steele out at Xavier. Miller may be in the running, as could Mack.

That makes sense poor Travis team collapsed down the stretch

Could see that one coming. Covid or not if we aren’t happy after 4 non NCAA years in a row imagine the X fans. I’m surprised Butler hasn’t pulled trigger on Jordan.

reef wrote: ↑2 years ago

Bos8 wrote: ↑2 years ago Travis Steele out at Xavier. Miller may be in the running, as could Mack.

That makes sense poor Travis team collapsed down the stretch

Weird timing as they won an NIT game last night, but they had been to 16 of the last 18 NCAA tournaments before Steele went 0 for 4 (assuming they wouldn't have made it in 2020), and never reaching the 20 win mark.

Bos8 wrote: ↑2 years ago

reef wrote: ↑2 years ago

Bos8 wrote: ↑2 years ago Travis Steele out at Xavier. Miller may be in the running, as could Mack.

That makes sense poor Travis team collapsed down the stretch

Weird timing as they won an NIT game last night, but they had been to 16 of the last 18 NCAA tournaments before Steele went 0 for 4 (assuming they wouldn't have made it in 2020), and never reaching the 20 win mark.

Also never even finished above .500 in conference play, which is shocking for a place like Xavier.

He didn't deserve another year.

Imagine Dayton fans if Archie were to go to Xavier

Think it'd be more likely Sean went to Xavier than Archie

The timing of this makes it seem like they were concerned that their top choice(s) were close to agreement elsewhere.

Bos8 wrote: ↑2 years ago

reef wrote: ↑2 years ago

Bos8 wrote: ↑2 years ago Travis Steele out at Xavier. Miller may be in the running, as could Mack.

That makes sense poor Travis team collapsed down the stretch

Weird timing as they won an NIT game last night, but they had been to 16 of the last 18 NCAA tournaments before Steele went 0 for 4 (assuming they wouldn't have made it in 2020), and never reaching the 20 win mark.

Yeah I was thinking that also they won their NIT game , I hope they don’t want Mack back in case we are targeting him ??

PCFriars wrote: ↑2 years ago The timing of this makes it seem like they were concerned that their top choice(s) were close to agreement elsewhere.

Yes. Musical chairs

Anyone have a list with all the open jobs available???

Seems like a deal for Archie has been done for days...let's hope so.

reef wrote: ↑2 years ago Anyone have a list with all the open jobs available???

https://es.pn/3vwj5Aj

If this is true...then it's ECR for the win!

Nice job Rambone your sources seemed spot on

…..hopefully one coach out there getting off……

From Xavier board. Take it for what its worth. What a rush!

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Seems like a deal for Archie has been done for days...let's hope so.

rambone 78 don't tease me unless you mean it!

Do not tempt my addiction

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Seems like a deal for Archie has been done for days...let's hope so.

Could be the case and I am in agreement to hoping that is the case. This 14 day URI posting hire rules could hurt in this instance. It would provide other schools time to pursue him. Unfortunately I do not think Thorr can act until after next Friday 03/25/22.

RF1 wrote: ↑2 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Seems like a deal for Archie has been done for days...let's hope so.

Could be the case and I am in agreement to hoping that is the case. This 14 day URI posting hire rules could hurt in this instance. It would provide other schools time to pursue him. Unfortunately I do not think Thorr can act until after next Friday 03/25/22.

Are we sure this is even true? The 14 day posting I mean

RF1 wrote: ↑2 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Seems like a deal for Archie has been done for days...let's hope so.

Could be the case and I am in agreement to hoping that is the case. This 14 day URI posting hire rules could hurt in this instance. It would provide other schools time to pursue him. Unfortunately I do not think Thorr can act until after next Friday 03/25/22.

If we lose Archie because of some stupid law, we deserve to play the rest of our games in Mackal.

RF1 wrote: ↑2 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Seems like a deal for Archie has been done for days...let's hope so.

Could be the case and I am in agreement to hoping that is the case. This 14 day URI posting hire rules could hurt in this instance. It would provide other schools time to pursue him. Unfortunately I do not think Thorr can act until after next Friday 03/25/22.

Probably means he can't announce till then?

RF1 wrote: ↑2 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Seems like a deal for Archie has been done for days...let's hope so.

Could be the case and I am in agreement to hoping that is the case. This 14 day URI posting hire rules could hurt in this instance. It would provide other schools time to pursue him. Unfortunately I do not think Thorr can act until after next Friday 03/25/22.

I'm dealing with cardiac issues. First of all can we make sure it gets done and secondly as quick as possible

This is enough to give anyone cardiac issues.....good luck to you Gio......

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑2 years ago From Xavier board. Take it for what its worth. What a rush!

Xavier.jpg

I can’t read this too small what’s it say ??

rhodysurf wrote: ↑2 years ago

RF1 wrote: ↑2 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Seems like a deal for Archie has been done for days...let's hope so.

Could be the case and I am in agreement to hoping that is the case. This 14 day URI posting hire rules could hurt in this instance. It would provide other schools time to pursue him. Unfortunately I do not think Thorr can act until after next Friday 03/25/22.

Are we sure this is even true? The 14 day posting I mean

Here's the posting:

https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/9617

Rambone saying that they don't have to wait until the end if they interview enough people is news to me. Not saying it's wrong, just not something I've heard

I never heard anything about a certain number of interviews for a college hoops job , I know they have that in the NFL with the Rooney rule

reef wrote: ↑2 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑2 years ago From Xavier board. Take it for what its worth. What a rush!

Xavier.jpg

I can’t read this too small what’s it say ??

"I have been texted the following:

"Sean Miller to XU deal being finalized, numbers being negotiated now."

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑2 years ago

reef wrote: ↑2 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑2 years ago From Xavier board. Take it for what its worth. What a rush!

Xavier.jpg

I can’t read this too small what’s it say ??

"I have been texted the following:

"Sean Miller to XU deal being finalized, numbers being negotiated now."

Let’s hope so as long as they don’t take our beloved Archie Miller

Damn the morning after they lost in OT sheesh