All Players Attending Hurley Presser

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Hurley will hold them accountable. I was impressed with him.

After the last few seasons, any UConn hoops player who does not appreciate the “... need to change the mentality and culture ... ", to “... buy in, be committed, and be successful ...", and to be held "accountable" may not deserve a scholarship nor the opportunity to develop as a person, UConn student, and Huskies' athlete. The Werth and Gampel doors open 2 ways ...

 

[6xChamps]

I'm not convinced of that. I think we have a decent shot if Hurley reaches out.

Yea I hope so, just passing along what I’ve heard

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

Don't blame the players for being hesitant. It must be a huge upheaval for them. The guy who recruited them to UConn was fired unceremoniously. You read in the media about how you aren't developed enough, or talented enough, etc. A new guy comes in and everyone's excited but you don't know this dude and he didn't recruit you.

And these kids are like 18-22? I can't blame 'em for feeling a little out of sorts. I hope they stay, but it's not hard to have some empathy for them.

 

[BlueMAB]

Did some quick research and Cox has never held a head coaching job. I'm not sure, if I'm URI, that it's wise to elevate a guy to head coach at even a mid-major program that has never been a head coach before. Even in a HOF coach's "family tree", we've seen that is certainly no guarantee of success. I suppose they might roll the dice on that, but we'll see.

When you're a mid-major, you're much more inclined to take that leap. Nobody has head coaching experience at any level, until they do.

 

[HooperScooper]

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

He absolutely should test the waters since he has a free chance to do that. But I think he'll be back unless he believes the smoke some agents blow up his butt.

 

[tcf15]

 

[UConn Dan]

Powerful... chills... and bring out the puke buckets

God damn i'm ready for the season already...

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

We have to wait 7 months for this are you kidding

 

[intlzncster]

Thanks, I just didn't know much about EMJr. Here's to hoping URI finds a better option than Cox.
Essentially, we need quality at every position. Assuming maybe 3 players leave the program, Akinjo, Kisunas, Matthews and hopefully Harris would be golden.

I hope they do too, cause then he's coming to UCONN!

 

[JMick]

We have to wait 7 months for this are you kidding

could you imagine the alternative?

 

[Kitaman]

All the players are shell shocked. Ollie brought them in and now he is suddenly gone. Some see better opportunity (fresh slate) others see uncertainty. I guess its like losing your father and you sit down in front of your 'step father' as he talks about how he will be the head of the family now. Remember their 'father' seemingly appeared lenient allowing kids a lot of freedom on the court. Perhaps Hurley is more of a disciplinarian requiring accountability. That is a huge adjustment for a kid coming from Ollie's coaching style.

I won't read anything into their reactions; like Jalen said, they are all processing this enormous change in their lives. Its neither positive or negative, its one of life's curve-balls. Its a very delicate situation right now in Storrs and in many cases very personal.

Just saying the tree is shaking vigorously lets see how strong and attached the branches really are. We know the UConn trunk is solid along with the bedrock it sits on. This fan expects us to be stronger and better when the storm is over.

 

[husky429]

Jalen will test the NBA waters, get feedback and return.

Vital, Wilson, and gilbert back too.

Now if we can get harris, and keep matthews, plus a few of of our other roster players.

I think thats a team that *could* make the tourney and win a game

 

[Captbluefin]

They do have a chance to leave a legacy.. The MEN who were there and stayed when times were tough and forged ahead.. The last guys who did that hung the 4th banner on the wall and will always be beloved. Adams is at his Shabazz moment he can stay and leave a legacy being the cornerstone of the first year of the resurgence or leave it all behind him. Bazz stayed and it worked out well for him. One more year with Hurley might push him over the edge to a successful pro carrer rather than middling in the D league.

 

[MadDogRevival]

I'm not sure, if I'm URI, that it's wise to elevate a guy to head coach at even a mid-major program that has never been a head coach before.

Ward Manuel disagrees.

 

[Hankster]

Including Larry Terrier?

Or has he already moved to Albania?

LOL!!

 

[tcf15]

Josh Carlton the first player that Hurley followed on Twitter and Carlton followed back. This pleases me given the rumors that have been going around.

 

[Palatine]

While Cox was NOT "coach in waiting" at URI, he does have a clause in contract where he is paid a bonus if Hurley leaves and he is not promoted to head coach. Don't know the numbers, but it means he was promised serious consideration.

 

[Hankster]

Adams is going to test the waters as he should. Go get some run with these guys and have the scouts tell him he won't get drafted and what to work on. He will be back.

I am thinking he is back without testing waters. He has 1 year left. What is there to think about. Here is a chance for the team to meld with a new coach and greatly improve. Better for him. Possibly taking the team to a conference championship? Who knows.

 

[Hankster]

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.

Well written.

 

[nomar]

maybe but it certainly needs to change. From what it sounded like, this group needs a coach, not a friend. There was wayyyy too much leeway last year.

Hurley needs to come in hot, like Coach Dale in Hoosiers. Either you do it the right way, or take a hike.

 

[Phoenixhusky]

I don’t think Hurley knows any other way.

 

[CL82]

Powerful... chills... and bring out the puke buckets

God damn i'm ready for the season already...

"So position the puke buckets on each side of half court and then one in each of the corners. I know it seems like a lot buckets, but better one too many than one too few..."

 

[nomar]

I am thinking he is back without testing waters. He has 1 year left. What is there to think about. Here is a chance for the team to meld with a new coach and greatly improve. Better for him. Possibly taking the team to a conference championship? Who knows.

It sounded like he wants the feedback. There's really no harm since nobody's going to tell him he's a 1st round pick.

 

[UConn Dan]

"So position the puke buckets on each side of half court and then one in each of the corners. I know it seems like a lot buckets, but better one too many than one too few..."

Nice work!
This photo should produce some legendary Calhoun-Hurley memes:
"You see... you tell them to get some facts... and then you tell them to... get this... come back and see you."

 

[Hankster]

Anyone get a copy of that meeting? Would love to hear it.

 

[Doggie Style]

aaaaaand I'm flaccid

They have a pill for that! Get with the program

 

[Kmba2Rmemba]

 

[intlzncster]

I am thinking he is back without testing waters. He has 1 year left. What is there to think about. Here is a chance for the team to meld with a new coach and greatly improve. Better for him. Possibly taking the team to a conference championship? Who knows.

If he doesn't test the waters, it's serious negligence on somebody's part. This represents the one chance he has to get valuable feedback from and exposure to NBA scouts and GMs. He'll know what he needs to work on and do over the course of the next year.

I mean, a fool wouldn't declare at this point. Just shouldn't hire the agent.

 

[intlzncster]

It sounded like he wants the feedback. There's really no harm since nobody's going to tell him he's a 1st round pick.

Unless he lets some agents get in his ear lol

 

[imno1]

The only reason to stay is if he’s to.d he has a real shot with improvement to a first round pick after his senior year. Otherwise he may see the improvement that Dan Hurley and RP made in the D-League and realize he’s better off there. Or he may just want to leave a better legacy at his alma mater.