Calhoun coming back

[Ts5034]

Of course not. It would be associate head coach.

When it comes to coaching UConn basketball, Jim Calhoun is second to no one.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

I cannot fathom how Jim Calhoun could ever be an associate head coach. If you think he could sit in a chair for the whole game on a UConn sideline and let a head coach direct the game you're insane.

 

[CL82]

When it comes to coaching UConn basketball, Jim Calhoun is second to no one.

Agreed, but he's been clear that he'll help the program in any capacity.

 

[Ts5034]

I cannot fathom how Jim Calhoun could ever be an associate head coach. If you think he could sit in a chair for the whole game on a UConn sideline and let a head coach direct the game you're insane.

I agree 1000%

 

[UCDaveD]

Aren’t you supposed to be someone who genuinely cares about the program’s long-term health?

That is true. Unlike you, I do actually want whoever the next coach is to succeed.

 

[UConnNick]

Lol he would say “get some facts and come back and see me!”

"And you better bring enough attorneys with you to fill a tall building, so I can whip their asses, one by one!"

 

[Ts5034]

Agreed, but he's been clear that he'll help the program in any capacity.

I know, but like brasssbonanzaa just posted, I think it will be hard for JC to just sit on the bench and allow somebody else to run the show.

 

[KingAG]

This would be fun imo

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Agreed, but he's been clear that he'll help the program in any capacity.

I agree with your point generally, but there's a difference between realistically helping a program and being realistic. Calhoun is a head coach, it's how he's wired. He's not an associate. Assisting from side court as an advisor to the program is another story, he's not involved day to day and he's not involved in the in-game decisions.

 

[Stainmaster]

That is true. Unlike you, I do actually want whoever the next coach is to succeed.

As usual, you’re completely wrong. It’s the people like you and Frank Ivy whose dissatisfaction with Ollie turned into near-psychotic rage who want specific coaches to fail.

 

[UCDaveD]

As usual, you’re completely wrong. It’s the people like you and Frank Ivy whose dissatisfaction with Ollie turned into near-psychotic rage who want specific coaches to fail.

Me thinks thou doth protest too much. Honestly, how upset will you be when UConn lands Hurley? You spent quite a lot of time telling anyone who would listen about how he would NEVER consider coming here and the best we could possibly hope as a replacement was King Rice. I'm sure being exposed yet again will be a severe blow to your alredy fragile psyche.

 

[auror]

The last thing I want to do is to turn myself into a witness. Keeping a low profile and letting the litigation run its course. Chief’s predictions will return at the appropriate time.

 

[Stainmaster]

Me thinks thou doth protest too much. Honestly, how upset will you be when UConn lands Hurley? You spent quite a lot of time telling anyone who would listen about how he would NEVER consider coming here and the best we could possibly hope as a replacement was King Rice. I'm sure being exposed yet again will be a severe blow to your alredy fragile psyche.

How many losses before you find Hurley's wife on Twitter and start heckling her?

 

[cohenzone]

If Jim Calhoun is coming back in any way, its absolutely not going to be as an assistant coach.

If Jim Calhoun is coming back as head coach, the program is in deeper doo doo than I think. Worst idea short of keeping Ollie. And Benedict would make a better pope than an AD.

 

[UCDaveD]

How many losses before you find Hurley's wife on Twitter and start heckling her?

Depends on the opponents.

 

[jayteeman]

 

[Rocktheworld]

We're not hiring a 76 year old, but maybe he'll come back in some capacity.

He’s returning more powerful than you can possibly imagine

But in all seriousness, although he has had several years off the road, he couldn’t tolerate BE travel at 70. How’s he gonna handle AAC travel?

And how in the hell does this work with recruiting? Is chill being kept around for that alone? And even if so, what does that pitch sound like?

 

[Wordbomar]

And how in the hell does this work with recruiting? Is chill being kept around for that alone?

Even chill would struggle bringing high level guys in with a 76 year old coach who these players know unless they’re a one and done are not going to play for

 

[J187Money]

I heard it 6 weeks ago - thought it was a stretch. Maybe not.

 

[Fishy]

How many losses before you find Hurley's wife on Twitter and start heckling her?

As usual, you’re completely wrong. It’s the people like you and Frank Ivy whose dissatisfaction with Ollie turned into near-psychotic rage who want specific coaches to fail.

There are slow learners and then there’s this guy.

 

[8893]

To coach the women?

 

[Stinger92860]

What about if Jim only coaches for home games and does zero travel. Then bring in a new coach for away games only, pay 1/2 a salary. I would hire Beck Hammon, she lives in AAC territory, so it will be like coming home for her. This will work. The team can play two styles. Which ever style works better, we use in the post season.

 

[CardiffGiant]

ADB podcast said no efforts have been made with donors to raise $ for the buyout. That supports a JC return(or that the NCAA violations are bad and we are screwed bc we will owe Ollie little to nothing).

 

[jimva]

If AD David Benedict's first two hires are bringing back RE and then bringing back Calhoun, he needs to be immediately fired

Yeah, god forbid if he surrounds himself with successful people.

 

[huskeynut]

NO!!!!!!!!!

 

[WestCoastHusky]

Ok if it is true, UConn better get the oxygen tank, stretcher, and the ambulance on standby on every game along with a competent doctor.

 

[billybud]

Oh god...

Bringing back JC would be like what they did with Bowden at FSU...

Encased in a glass box with a sign..."Break glass in case of an ESPN docudrama or a bowl game"

Just insert "tournament" for "bowl"

 

[Milo65]

I didn’t think Edsal would be back. Nothing would surprise me. I love Jim, but a move like this signals that the Athletic Department is unable to attract quality candidates either financiallyor other reasons.

 

[huskiesouth]

when does his season end in Finland? I doubt Omar will return before his pro season ends.

when does his season end in Finland? I doubt Omar will return before his pro season ends.

Even if Omar wanted to return I’m pretty sure the entire country is frozen soled and will remain so for several weeks, coldest place I have ever visited.

 

[Paesano]

I don't want us to do this to Calhoun. At most, he could be the associate head coach. But I don't see him wanting to do that.

If we get Hurley, I think their relationship is strong enough that Calhoun will re-engage strongly behind the scenes. And you know Hurley's father will. And I think we will see Blaney around too.

That is a great start for a brain trust. Now, here is where the details of Hurley's contract might matter. If he agrees to a reasonable guaranteed level of, say, 2 mill a year with big bonuses of, say, 500k for making the NCAAs, 1 mill for getting to the final four and 1.5 mill for winning the champiinship, he could see a path to P5 money while freeing up guaranteed money to hire a great staff. Then he could bring Moore with him, steal Hobbs from Rutgers and make one more good hire to fill in the gaps.

I think Hurley has promise and, if he surrounds himself with good people, he will be very successful and get those incentives. If he has P5 success, he will get P5 money. And the structure of his contract could enable him to do that.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Why even entertain this thread?