ESPN - Who would you invite to dinner?

[mauconnfan]

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/99641/eamonn-brennan-my-dinner-companions

Eamonn B outdid himself with his love for his #1 pick in this one……I mean would he take a facial from Cal after dinner or what?

So there's a new topic for here……who would you invite from the coaching fraternity?

1) JC of course

2) KO of course

3) Jerry Tarkanian

4) Nolan Richardson

 

[RichZ]

JC and KO go without saying.

I'd invite Izzo, because he IS a good coach and pretty smart, plus I'd get to see him squirm sitting next to KO all night, knowing full well he was looking at a guy who just got started and has his number. It would be like inviting Jim O'Brian to sit with JC back in the day when we owned BC.

 

[Jerry1714]

Tark is a great choice, I bet he has some awesome stories.

 

[joober jones]

Bob Huggins, only because he has good taste in food and would likely bring something palatable.

 

[ucp990411]

KO, JC, Glen Miller, Karl Hobbs, Ricky Moore, Kevin Freeman.

Howie Dickenman.

 

[OkaForPrez]

Raftery is a must.

 

[Kitaman]

I'm no dook fan but Coach K is no fluke and outranks those that guy listed. In a weird way I think he could get loose at the table.

Anyway JC is a must if you don't want to fall asleep at the table. Geno if you want to laugh while eating. Billy D. has a lot of bball wisdom in his short body and won't eat a lot (more for me), Ollie for eye-popping quips and Raff comes with booze.

That's my table. Coach K can participate sitting at the kiddie table, but certainly invited.

 

[Horatio]

I'd invite the current coaching staff + Howie , George and Warde. The menu would be Irish/ Soul food. Miraculously no less than four strippers would appear and I'd have nothing to do with it. The next day I'd be informed that I have life long , season tickets ( reg . Season & tourney ). Dream big gentlemen.

 

[BearJWS]

The fun part about this article was you could invite "dead" people.... Are they going to dig them up for dinner?

For the "dead" people, I'd invite...
Rick Majerus - He was always funny to listen to. A great basketball mind. Always off the cuff, never knew what he'd say. Similar to Barkley. But he wasn't a "Big Gay Guy"... LOL
Al McQuire - He always had a funny story to tell. I could probably listen to him all night & not need to speak a word. He was always happy & entertaining...

Not "quite dead yet" people, I'd invite...
Louie Carnasecca - He was another great story teller. He liked everyone. He was always happy too. You'd want him to be your very own grandfather! And those sweaters!
Jerry Tarkanian - He'd be fun too, just to figure him out. He reminded me of George the Animal Steele! Chewing towels/eating turnbuckles. Almost chapwilwau72'esque...

Senior Statesmen, I'd invite...
Jim Calhoun - Again great stories, off the cuff. As honest as you can get. Living legend. So much you can say about him.
John Thompson - When he spoke, people listened. Almost the Gentle Giant.

Today's spokesmen, I'd invite Ollie...
Kevin Ollie - His quotes are great & he's always thinking beyond what you're thinking. Up & comer. Great person.
Tom Izzo - Doesn't get enough respect. Seems like a really nice guy.
Jay Bilas - Not a coach, but obviously thinks & speaks up when things are not right. Another good guy.

Who I would NEVER invite...
Calamari - I hate used car salesmen. Doesn't shut the "F" up. Will say anything to sell you. Bad morals.
Bobby Knight - Arrogant "A", pompous "B" & rage-aholic... Hell, he shot his friend & kicked his own son during a game!

 

[dsturdy5]

Not Pitino. I wouldn't want to be brought up in the lawsuit after he bangs the waitress.

Ollie-No doubt.

Calhoun-Get a few drinks in him and then ask his opinion of zone defense and the break up of the old Big East...which brings me to...

Boeheim-only so JC can flash his rings over and over again in JB's direction while he is eviscerated by the legend.

Raftery-I need someone to lighten the mood after JB has been choked out by Calhoun.

 

[Chin Diesel]

The fun part about this article was you could invite "dead" people.... Are they going to dig them up for dinner?

For the "dead" people, I'd invite...
Rick Majerus - He was always funny to listen to. A great basketball mind. Always off the cuff, never knew what he'd say. Similar to Barkley. But he wasn't a "Big Gay Guy"... LOL
Al McQuire - He always had a funny story to tell. I could probably listen to him all night & not need to speak a word. He was always happy & entertaining...

Not "quite dead yet" people, I'd invite...
Louie Carnasecca - He was another great story teller. He liked everyone. He was always happy too. You'd want him to be your very own grandfather! And those sweaters!
Jerry Tarkanian - He'd be fun too, just to figure him out. He reminded me of George the Animal Steele! Chewing towels/eating turnbuckles. Almost chapwilwau72'esque...

Senior Statesmen, I'd invite...
Jim Calhoun - Again great stories, off the cuff. As honest as you can get. Living legend. So much you can say about him.
John Thompson - When he spoke, people listened. Almost the Gentle Giant.

Today's spokesmen, I'd invite Ollie...
Kevin Ollie - His quotes are great & he's always thinking beyond what you're thinking. Up & comer. Great person.
Tom Izzo - Doesn't get enough respect. Seems like a really nice guy.
Jay Bilas - Not a coach, but obviously thinks & speaks up when things are not right. Another good guy.

Who I would NEVER invite...
Calamari - I hate used car salesmen. Doesn't shut the "F" up. Will say anything to sell you. Bad morals.
Bobby Knight - Arrogant "A", pompous "B" & rage-aholic... Hell, he shot his friend & kicked his own son during a game!

Well, I learned something today. I thought Carnesseca and Tark were both dead already.

 

[UMass]

Back in 1976 I had the honor to meet Dee Rowe and have a very brief conversation. Very interesting guy and would be on the top of my list.

 

[huskiesnyc]

Jim Delany and I would give him a big bag of cash

 

[intlzncster]

Calhoun - because
Raff - funny as hell and always closes the bar down
Tark - want to hear about the running rebels days (most mythical teams from my era)
Valvano - genuine; gets me fired up