Potential Future Head Coaches at URI Thread

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

Since the "here we go again" thread is now filling up with speculation and suggestions about who should be the next HC, here it is.
Tim Cluess from Iona
Preston Murphy from Creighton
Schmidt from St Bona
Etc

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

Steve Pikiell from Stony Brook? King Rice from Monmouth? Much prefer a guy who has shown he can wins games as a HC rather than an assistant from a big school.

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

Why are we doing this at this point? Bad look.

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

Agreed too soon and pointless. No way on King Rice.

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

He's not leaving. It would be a fools choice. If he was going, he would have left 2 years ago. Unless he thinks he can't make the tournament next year. Then he should go.

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

If Rutgers is really offering a $12 million contract, then it's goodbye, Dan.

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

Next HC.....rambone.

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

theblueram wrote:He's not leaving. It would be a fools choice. If he was going, he would have left 2 years ago. Unless he thinks he can't make the tournament next year. Then he should go.

Different AD now, much more committed to basketball

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

Boo to this thread.

860_rhody · Unread post by **860_rhody** » 8 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote:Next HC.....rambone.

"Savvy Assistant" - Ron from Cranston

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

860_rhody wrote:
NYGFan_Section208 wrote:Next HC.....rambone.
"Savvy Assistant" - Ron from Cranston

Is that Rod's brother?

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

Billyboy78 wrote:
860_rhody wrote:
NYGFan_Section208 wrote:Next HC.....rambone.
"Savvy Assistant" - Ron from Cranston
Is that Rod's brother?

But can they win the close games?

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

Jay Larranaga, Jim's son. Assistant for the Celtics.

If its close the Ro___s from Cranston will get it done.

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

Dan said he's not going anywhere until a legitimate big-time program wants him. I understand he could get more money, but will he want to deal with the stress of losing a bunch of games and rebuilding a bad team all over again? I just don't get going to a place like that when he has a team with top 25 potential next year..The pieces are in place for him to get a couple bids for us and then land a big job where he will be making plenty of money..

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

Did he say that?

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

Dave Cowens, Larry Farmer, Bonzie Colson, Keno Davis, Tim Welch, Dan and Joe Mazzulla, Kevin McHale.

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

Seawrightspostgame wrote:Jay Larranaga, Jim's son. Assistant for the Celtics.

If its close the Ro___s from Cranston will get it done.

Definitely with you on Jay Larranaga, just don't know if he would be interested. He turned down an opportunity to interview with George Mason and is viewed as a future NBA coach in waiting.

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

Yeah it would be a potential upgrade. Im hoping if there is an exit that URI is able to get someone that is on par or better.

860_rhody · Unread post by **860_rhody** » 8 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:
860_rhody wrote:
NYGFan_Section208 wrote:Next HC.....rambone.
"Savvy Assistant" - Ron from Cranston
Is that Rod's brother?

Whoops, I meant Rob from Cranston.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 8 years ago

860_rhody wrote: Is that Rod's brother?
Whoops, I meant Rob from Cranston.

French Lick This, right?

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

Seawrightspostgame wrote:Did he say that?

He did. Wasn't in the paper.

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

STC wrote:
Seawrightspostgame wrote:Jay Larranaga, Jim's son. Assistant for the Celtics.

If its close the Ro___s from Cranston will get it done.
Definitely with you on Jay Larranaga, just don't know if he would be interested. He turned down an opportunity to interview with George Mason and is viewed as a future NBA coach in waiting.

I hesitate to wade into this discussion because I think it is much ado about nothing and would prefer that it didn't even exist, but just based on our roster alone we should be able to attract a candidate that would answer the phone for Mason. In the hypothetical event that we actually did need a coach for next year, a guy with big plans who wants to take over a team with a ready-made tournament roster, this would be an ideal spot. Especially because it's coming on the heals of a long drought - the guy would look like a genius. And he'd get paid million bucks a year to do it. Not hard to sell that.

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

Same guys who don't want PMurph want and NBA assistant?
He hasn't coached anywhere but woo! Hoo! He's and NBA guy!
Remember the guy who coached Fordham, a former NBA coach.
Lasted two years.
At least Preston is still one of the hottest recruiters anywhere,
and not just in one region. Got 2 top 50 guys from SC this year.

Anyway, if I become assistant coach with Rambone or Bressler,
I will get these guys to finish games.
How? I will threaten them with Arthur.
His breath alone can melt steel!

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

....the black frank Keaney.....not

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

Is Harrick too old? Keep the seat warm for Preston....

Ha ha.

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

rodfromcranston wrote:Same guys who don't want PMurph want and NBA assistant?
He hasn't coached anywhere but woo! Hoo! He's and NBA guy!

I would love Murphy.

Just suggesting people outside of the first 3 at the top of the thread. Larranaga is one of the hottest names in all of basketball, which is why the other poster suggested that it seems Larranaga is in line for a pro job.

Brad Stevens tree. Jim Larranaga's son. Good stuff.

jasonmiller88 · Unread post by **jasonmiller88** » 8 years ago

An insider maybe Coach Cox. An outsider maybe Brown from Albany.

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

I think ramster's choices make the top 3, with maybe a couple others thrown in.....like Steve P.

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

Dave Cox for continuity. Give him a year at least. We lose the guy responsible for most of URI recruits, say hello to thmy bottom of the A10 again. Word is, the kids love Coach Cox.

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

rambone 78 wrote:I think ramster's choices make the top 3, with maybe a couple others thrown in.....

actually Rambone, they are not my choices, I only listed them because the future coach subject was taking over the Hurley to Rutgers thread.
You should know there is no way I'd have Cluess on my list

But it is good to have a separate thread going especially if we end up needing it

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

I expect Bob Sr. will have some input in this. Pluses for Rutgers ...location for Hurley, Big 10 and a financial commitment to the hoops program. I never heard Hurley say he'd only leave for a plum job. Source footnote, please.

jasonmiller88 · Unread post by **jasonmiller88** » 8 years ago

Well if DH does leave, who does he take with him. Hass, EC....? What recruits decommit. Maybe that would be a reason to give Coach Cox a shot.

Or an incoming coach, who does he bring w/ if anyone.

brady1 · Unread post by **brady1** » 8 years ago

Love Preston but why would URI fans want a coach that might not qualify for an America East Job?

Always nice of the pc nitwit friarrosie to give the pc take on URI. As3clown!

GO RHODY!

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

You forget, Preston was our Associate Head Coach.
He's a student of the game and knows his stuff.
As for roster retention, whop did the dirty work to
bring EC, Terrell, and Garrett here?
He'd also keep ARD for sure.
Anyone who sleeps on PMurph is a fool.

gorhody89 · Unread post by **gorhody89** » 8 years ago

I wonder if skinner would be open to be an assistant under Preston...keep ARD, shit bring Tyson in as assistant from Fairfield as well...that would be fun

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 8 years ago

Al is at Kennesaw State I believe

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

hrstrat57 wrote:Al is at Kennesaw State I believe

Yes, All is the Head Coach at Kennesaw State and just completed his first year there.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 8 years ago

As I already said Penders as a special asst to PM is a no brainer...

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

Bring Al as HC with Preston as coach in waiting. The million dollar buyout can help make it happen. Al can get this offense to where it needs to be and PM can sharpen his bench game before he takes over in two years.

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

GBG, not the worst idea I've heard.

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

I've thought the same thing about Al.......

Wasn't Al our 2nd choice behind DH?

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 8 years ago

Re Al chk out the non conference schedule KSU played on http://www.ksuowls.com!

Wow, iron! Got wacked but wow..... 7-7 in conf 11-20 overall. Worth a look I had not followed the Owls forgot all about the hiring of Al.

Al is not coming back here and PM would never accept coach in waiting. He thinks he is ready and I do too. I expect Penders would be honored to help him out.

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

Preston was already coach in waiting and left, why would he do that again?

Also, when it comes to Penders, does Preston have any relationship with him? Just because they were both at URI at some point doesn't mean they have a relationship, and if they don't have a relationship then the whole idea that they could automatically work together doesn't hold up.

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

I spoke to Preston last night.
Next time I'll ask him about Penders.
I think you may be right, RR02.
Preston left when URI would not put it in writing that
he was coach in waiting, like Hopkins at Syracuse.
Archie Miller, Shaka Smart and Chris Holtman were
all assistants who got head coaching jobs with NO
prior head coaching experience.
There are plenty of others, too.

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

rodfromcranston wrote:I spoke to Preston last night.
Next time I'll ask him about Penders.
I think you may be right, RR02.
Preston left when URI would not put it in writing that
he was coach in waiting, like Hopkins at Syracuse.
Archie Miller, Shaka Smart and Chris Holtman were
all assistant who got head coaching jobs with NO
prior head coaching experience.
There are plenty of others, too.

Plus...money, money, money. He left for BC because he doubled his salary and was guaranteed 2 years. Associate Head Coach behind a 40 year old is a lot different than head coach in waiting behind a 65 year old. Plus, money, money, money. Make it compelling. He will not get a better job in two year from Creighton than URI. Like DH at Rutgers (who would not be getting any other P5 offer this year), URI is obviously unique to Preston.

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

rodfromcranston wrote:Preston left when URI would not put it in writing that
he was coach in waiting, like Hopkins at Syracuse.

So he was named associate head coach, but they didn't say he would automatically get the job when Hurley left?

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

Correct.

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

Count me in on the Preston bandwagon. Rod did you ask Preston if thorr has reached out recently?

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

Does Preston have any animosity because he wasn't given any promises before?

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

Preston was right behind the bench at the UMass Senior night game and went on the radio for the postgame, so I don't think there's any animosity on his end.