All Players Attending Hurley Presser

[Phoenixhusky]

If the players can’t buy in they do a disservice staying.

 

[HawkHusky]

I am just going to be honest, I will not be upset no matter who returns or leaves.

This is not a one year plan, this is going to take time, would I love to see Hurley get off to a fast start, for sure, but I believe it’s going to take time for him to get his players in and for him to mold them the way he wants them.

If Adams wants to go that is perfectly fine, let him go.

Let’s go Huskies!!

I hope he returns, but I only want those returning who WANT/LOVE to be here. If he's over it, he should go (both for his benefit and the program).

 

[freescooter]

Source on this?

Um. Sounds like Adams. Hence the quote

 

[TopDogs]

 

[tzznandrew]

Seems fair and reasonable. It's what he should do, and he would be irresponsible if he didn't.

 

[6xChamps]

Literally exactly what I’d expect him to say.

 

[BlueMAB]

Adams should test the waters, NOT hire an agent, get some feedback, and come back to finish his career strong.

 

[crazyUCfan23]

Sounds like he'll be back in my opinion. But we'll have to wait and see.

 

[TopDogs]

Yeah, if I had to guess Jalen will be back

 

[CL82]

I'm not sure how this message would be received by a group that wasn't entirely sold on the prior regime. It sucks to be held accountable, at least at first. It's only when you see the results that you come to appreciate it.

 

[MadDogRevival]

I could not care less who stays and who goes.
The problem with Ollie was Ollie, but part of that is the character/work ethic of kids he was bringing in. I'm not convinced Vance wasn't a problem, no matter who was coaching. Other than Kwintin, who was benched regularly after major effort games, who stood out as being that guy JC always looked for who would have your back in a fight and never back down? Maybe Vital? After that?

Was Ollie too palsy/walsy and "we all fam"? Did it lead to him be soft on the kids? Not have the authority to make them play harder? Bench a kid who needed benching? Were some softer kids drawn to that? You do your campus visit and the other players tell you, "Kev a great dude. He's not going to make you work to hard in practice." Sounds good? To some players.

I remember the first time I saw a video of Kemba - HS game. Guy was all over the place. Constant effort. Never backed down, never stopped. That's a JC kid. Probably a Hurley kid too, I hope. Would KO have appealed to Kemba? Maybe guys like Donny Marshall and Kemba and Caronimo were drawn to a domineering, overbearing, but deeply loving father figure.

Far as I'm concerned, Dan Hurley should tell each and every one of them individually that there's a new sheriff in town, and it's his way or G T F O. I'd rather play with 5 walk ons who will go Blls to the Wll and not win a game than watch another season of putrid effort, stilted offense, and uncaring defense.

A similar transition occurred when JC showed up. Cliffy went up to him and said, "hey Jim." JC said, "don't call me Jim. You can call me Coach or Mr. Calhoun, but not Jim." Cliffy said to himself, "things are goin to be different." One losing season and then 4 NCs later . . . .

The Coach is dead, long live the Coach.

 

[uc1990]

Adams obviously needs some growing up still. He should come back. I think Hurley is just what he needs. All the players should spend some time to think about what is best for them. Just like the university did and Hurley did.Then either commit and play or move on. It might be a scramble for a few years if they leave but that has got to be expected.

 

[intlzncster]

OK, that's a very normal response. The original tweet was a little head scratching. Gotta remember, the players have only sat with this for 24 hrs so far. Heads are spinning.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Source?

 

[TopDogs]

Source?

strangest thing. It's like in Men in Black. Something is wearing a Jalen Adams suit.

 

[intlzncster]

Source?

The best part about that is that he was questioning a direct quote from a beat guy. I'm still chuckling actually.

 

[CL82]

A similar transition occurred when JC showed up. Cliffy went up to him and said, "hey Jim." JC said, "don't call me Jim. You can call me Coach or Mr. Calhoun, but not Jim." Cliffy said to himself, "things are goin to be different." One losing season and then 4 NCs later . . . .

I feel like there need to be an "" or two in that quote.

 

[the Q]

I could not care less who stays and who goes.
The problem with Ollie was Ollie, but part of that is the character/work ethic of kids he was bringing in. I'm not convinced Vance wasn't a problem, no matter who was coaching. Other than Kwintin, who was benched regularly after major effort games, who stood out as being that guy JC always looked for who would have your back in a fight and never back down? Maybe Vital? After that?

Was Ollie too palsy/walsy and "we all fam"? Did it lead to him be soft on the kids? Not have the authority to make them play harder? Bench a kid who needed benching? Were some softer kids drawn to that? You do your campus visit and the other players tell you, "Kev a great dude. He's not going to make you work to hard in practice." Sounds good? To some players.

I remember the first time I saw a video of Kemba - HS game. Guy was all over the place. Constant effort. Never backed down, never stopped. That's a JC kid. Probably a Hurley kid too, I hope. Would KO have appealed to Kemba? Maybe guys like Donny Marshall and Kemba and Caronimo were drawn to a domineering, overbearing, but deeply loving father figure.

Far as I'm concerned, Dan Hurley should tell each and every one of them individually that there's a new sheriff in town, and it's his way or G T F O. I'd rather play with 5 walk ons who will go Blls to the Wll and not win a game than watch another season of putrid effort, stilted offense, and uncaring defense.

A similar transition occurred when JC showed up. Cliffy went up to him and said, "hey Jim." JC said, "don't call me Jim. You can call me Coach or Mr. Calhoun, but not Jim." Cliffy said to himself, "things are goin to be different." One losing season and then 4 NCs later . . . .

The Coach is dead, long live the Coach.

I agree with the bolded and there seems to be some of that talk going around. But none of the insiders said anything so maybe that's just another rumor.

As to your question of who isn't backing down?

Vital
Whaley
KW

 

[TopDogs]

Sounds like Vital is definitely returning:

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

-It sounds like Cobb, Vital, Wilson and Gilbert are pretty much returning.
-If Jalen stays, then I'm not too concerned who leaves outside of those 5. I'm assuming some combination of Polley/Diarra/Carlton/Whaley/Kwintin will leave, and some will stay.
-After dealing with the current roster players' decisions, Hurley needs to get on the phone with Kisunas, Akinjo, Jermaine Harris, Brendan Adams. Probably in that order. I don't know much about Emmitt Matthews, but I get the feeling that Akinjo and Kisunas are more important than Matthews. Getting Kisunas and Akinjo on board would be huge. We desperately need a big man with a high ceiling that Hurley can start with from scratch. And obviously, we need guards. Good ones.

 

[the Q]

-It sounds like Cobb, Vital, Wilson and Gilbert are pretty much returning.
-If Jalen stays, then I'm not too concerned who leaves outside of those 5. I'm assuming some combination of Polley/Diarra/Carlton/Whaley/Kwintin will leave, and some will stay.
-After dealing with the current roster players' decisions, Hurley needs to get on the phone with Kisunas, Akinjo, Jermaine Harris, Brendan Adams. Probably in that order. I don't know much about Emmitt Matthews, but I get the feeling that Akinjo and Kisunas are more important than Matthews. Getting Kisunas and Akinjo on board would be huge. We desperately need a big man with a high ceiling that Hurley can start with from scratch. And obviously, we need guards. Good ones.

I disagree. I think Matthews is needed over Kisunas. I'll take Harris over Kisunas.

 

[JMick]

-It sounds like Cobb, Vital, Wilson and Gilbert are pretty much returning.
-If Jalen stays, then I'm not too concerned who leaves outside of those 5. I'm assuming some combination of Polley/Diarra/Carlton/Whaley/Kwintin will leave, and some will stay.
-After dealing with the current roster players' decisions, Hurley needs to get on the phone with Kisunas, Akinjo, Jermaine Harris, Brendan Adams. Probably in that order. I don't know much about Emmitt Matthews, but I get the feeling that Akinjo and Kisunas are more important than Matthews. Getting Kisunas and Akinjo on board would be huge. We desperately need a big man with a high ceiling that Hurley can start with from scratch. And obviously, we need guards. Good ones.

If David Cox doesn't get the URI job and decides to come here then we will be able to sign any of the URI kids. They'll probably stay if Cox stays

 

[Stinger92860]

Sounds like Vital is definitely returning:

I was thinking the same thing. Hey that belongs to CV. Lol

 

[AdamaNation]

Source?

Did Jalen say this?

 

[intlzncster]

Sounds like Vital is definitely returning:

Cracks me up that Vital has that jersey. So fits with his personality. If DH can reign him in, he'll be a nice piece next year.