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I said earlier he'd be a home run for ASU. Turns out he's outta reach. It's just an unattractive job. There are plenty of good coaches still, just gotta get lucky. You can't drink champagne on a beer budget.

If you ask nicely,  he might even let your AD kiss the ring. >:D
#31 - April 07, 2015, 06:03:25 pm
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I thought you guys thought he was a lousy candidate? Now its a debilitating loss? Kinda like most of your team going away. C'mon, Calipari of the West. Bring in the next one n' dones. Ah, ain't college traditions noble?  :D

He really WAS a poor choice.  And, yes, it IS a debilitating loss when even the poor choice turns you down.  I still think Lavin would be a good choice.  But a couple of the other names I am hearing are even worse than Capel.

Oh, and don't you think ASU would LOVE to be able to get players who are good enough for the NBA after one year!  BTW, Stanley Johnson is the only one-and-done on this year's PAC-12 Championship team.
#32 - April 08, 2015, 09:17:57 am
all time series records with asu (as of 12/1/2012)

football: 47-38-1 arizona
basketball: 142-80 arizona
baseball: 237-203-1 arizona

Mark

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From what I've heard, Lavin is actively lobbying for it. ASU has been tight-lipped. Everything else has been speculation with the media looking to be first on the story.

Oh well. At least we have our pro team to cheer for. What could possibly go wrong? 8)

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/04/08/suns-morris-twins-accused-assault/25446277/
#33 - April 08, 2015, 10:09:02 am
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It's an uphill battle. Saying it's a challenging job would be an understatement. Having reached the Sweet 16 once in the last 40 years doesn't exactly inspire greatness. For that team to even get to the NIT this year shows there is talent. It's gonna take money...does ASU even have the cash? Much less willing to break open the coin purse? ASU is twice the size of UA, yet pays both  their football and basketball coaches less.  How's that working for ya now?

http://m.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/business/2015/04/arizonas-highest-paid-government-workers-feature.html?r=full
#34 - April 08, 2015, 03:42:39 pm
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It shows ASU has wise negotiators.  :D

By the way, UA is projected to be #11 next year. Do you guys agree or expected higher or lower?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2422063-preseason-ncaa-basketball-rankings-2015-16-super-early-top-25-experts-poll

In other news, I just hired T.J. McConnell to water my lawn this summer.  :'( So all is good in the Wildcat Nation. >:D
#35 - April 08, 2015, 07:26:55 pm
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I would figure Arizona to be in the 12-15 range, based on what we know now (Hollis-Jefferson, Ashley, and Stanly Johnson leaving early and TJ graduating).  Maybe a bit higher if Kaleb "can't-spell-his-last-name" stays.  Also depends on who else Miller can get.  A couple of guys who sat out last year (Kadeem Allen and Ryan Anderson) could make a huge difference.

I think TJ McConnell will get a GA job.  He has a very high basketball IQ and would be a great teacher for point guards.
#36 - April 09, 2015, 09:46:53 am
all time series records with asu (as of 12/1/2012)

football: 47-38-1 arizona
basketball: 142-80 arizona
baseball: 237-203-1 arizona

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Bobby Hurley is really ASU's best option right now? A mildly successful coach out of Buffalo? Is that right? I guess he just signed an extention and told his players he'd be back next year. Interesting to follow.  I wonder if he'll do a "Graham" and text his players of his intention to leave as he's boarding a midnight plane out of town, refusing to speak to any players or staff.  >:D
#37 - April 09, 2015, 11:05:10 am
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ASU's AD remains tight-lipped. All the stories are from the media desperate to post a new story each day. Today, it's Hurley.  :-\

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/ncaab/asu/2015/04/09/bobby-hurley-emerges-as-strong-candidate-for-asu-basketball-job/25502991/

Every article mentions that his father is a high-school coaching legend. I wondered what you had to do or who you had to coach to get that "honor." I guess it is mainly stick-to-itiveness. He's won over 1,000 games. Extra props for not being driven insane by that many teenagers. ???

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Hurley
#38 - April 09, 2015, 11:57:24 am
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Now being reported that Bobby Hurley has been hired.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/ncaab/asu/2015/04/09/bobby-hurley-hired-as-asu-basketball-coach/25529185/

He could do well, and he could bomb.  Only two years as a HC, so hard to tell, although he did a great job those two years.
#39 - April 09, 2015, 03:42:40 pm
all time series records with asu (as of 12/1/2012)

football: 47-38-1 arizona
basketball: 142-80 arizona
baseball: 237-203-1 arizona

Mark

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It will be interesting to see. One thing is for sure. It'll be an emotional upgrade from Sendek who had the personality of Droopy Dog.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AA7Ub1c2cI

https://twitter.com/Joey_Artigue/status/586286077540970496/photo/1

Here's the national reaction.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2425702-bobby-hurley-to-asu-latest-contract-details-comments-and-reaction
#40 - April 09, 2015, 03:56:51 pm
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A rock would be an emotional upgrade from Herb.  Hurley is definitely a big risk, may pan out, may get panned.  Hardly has a proven record, with only 2 years as HC.  Does anyone even know if he can recruit?  He did a good job with the players he inherited at Buffalo.

Just checked Buffalo basketball.  Five out of 6 Freshmen and Sophomores (the only players he could have recruited) on the team are guards.  He will have problems if he can only recruit guards.

In other news, Kaleb Tarczewski is reported as returning for his senior season.  That certainly solidifies Arizona's front line.  One more good addition (JC or graduate transfer) and We could be a top 10 team again next year.  We should start the year out of the top 10, after being ranked in the top 10 all this season), but could climb.  Will be interesting to see what happens after losing 4 starters.
#41 - April 09, 2015, 04:49:23 pm
all time series records with asu (as of 12/1/2012)

football: 47-38-1 arizona
basketball: 142-80 arizona
baseball: 237-203-1 arizona

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Best candidate is an East Coast,  2yr HC from a mid major who was tuned down by Depaul? Lots of research done here. He's a great story no doubt. Good luck ya'll.
#42 - April 09, 2015, 05:43:37 pm
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Well, we all hate DOOK, right?  Now we have a blue devil dookie coaching at scum devil ASsU.  What's not to hate right there?  Everyone knows devils are evil.

Dan, I think Crow and Anderson screwed up big time with this hire.  They were clearly getting desperate.  Time will tell, for sure.  But I did see a funny stat:  Sendek has the second best record at ASU since Ned Wulk, second only to Bill Frieder.  Where will Hurley rank after 9 seasons?  That is, if he lasts 9 seasons.

Frieder, 114-98
Sendek, 159-137
Newman, 18-14
Evans, 116-117
Weinhauer, 44-45
Patterson/Schemerhorn, 48-62
#43 - April 09, 2015, 07:01:52 pm
all time series records with asu (as of 12/1/2012)

football: 47-38-1 arizona
basketball: 142-80 arizona
baseball: 237-203-1 arizona

Mark

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Too bad Fred Snowden is dead. That might be the only guy you two would approve of. ;) If Hurley hatred fans the rivalry, I'm all for it. Even emotionless Sendek was 9-10 vs. UA. It'll be good to see coaches on both sides frothing at the mouth. :mad: >:D I think they ought to reveal a diploma behind the Curtain of Distraction. That'll really befuddle the Wildcats trying to figure out what the heck it is. >:D
#44 - April 09, 2015, 08:10:33 pm
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Mike P in Tucson

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So mark, do you REALLY think Hurley is a home run hire?  If so, maybe you could tell us why that would be.  His impressive coaching resume?  Or maybe because he was the only coach who would actually accept the job?  Or just the fact that he isn't Herb Sendek?
#45 - April 10, 2015, 09:03:07 am
« Last Edit: April 10, 2015, 09:07:49 am by Mike P in Tucson »
all time series records with asu (as of 12/1/2012)

football: 47-38-1 arizona
basketball: 142-80 arizona
baseball: 237-203-1 arizona

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