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Message: [QUOTE="Watchdog, post: 3616738, member: 10325"] After thinking about what Dan Hurley has said and done over the past two years, my bet is he's going nowhere anytime soon, especially if he wins championships. He's always presented himself as valuing loyalty and he's shown his loyalty to the kids he inherited. He said emotionally, and emphatically, when he was hired that UConn was a dream job, a school he admired since he was at Seton Hall for its tenacity, its style of play, its championships and its fan base. He honestly comes across as a "regular guy" who really enjoys what he's doing, perhaps even more than the money he's making (I know for some it's hard to believe, but there really are people like that) and seems most comfortable in t-shirts and jeans, whereas the Selfs/Caliparis of the world always look ready for their next ESPN interview. As far as saying the ultimate job is to be an NBA Head Coach: --sure, the challenge of coaching and winning in the NBA might be a big draw to someone who's confident and successful as a coach; but --it's also a good strategy to mention other opportunities to plant the seed for future contract extensions and salary increases. It worked for KO when "the rock star" feared he'd leave for "the league", and Calipari was famous for having his agent deny he had any interest in a number of big jobs that came open when he was still damaged goods in most schools' eyes and there was no interest; plus --if you're winning championships and racking up wins maybe you realize you can make a special mark in the college game if you're concerned about a legacy; and --working with college kids who are excited to learn and improve their skills just might be more appealing than dealing with a dozen or more big egos that don't listen to you in the huddle; and --being able to be successful at what you love doing while remaining in your home region and near your parents might carry some weight too; but most importantly --how could anyone walk away from the Boneyard and the support of Chief? [/QUOTE]

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