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Totally agree, of course. My only concern, if there were to be one, is that we really have no idea what kind of game coach Ollie will be. We are all seeing he can recruit the stink off a skunk, and I know he's been in the NBA and has been under JC the past few years, but I wonder how that will translate if/when he takes over...Definitely looks like KO will be the next coach and I'm fine with it as at least we have a successor in place and we won't have as much uncertainty moving forward.
Totally agree, of course. My only concern, if there were to be one, is that we really have no idea what kind of game coach Ollie will be. We are all seeing he can recruit the stink off a skunk, and I know he's been in the NBA and has been under JC the past few years, but I wonder how that will translate if/when he takes over...
Never thought of that one. Brings up serious possibilities. But I do believe that Ollie will be the next coach.Obviously we're telling the recruits what they want to hear. I wonder if there'll be a mass exodus if Ollie, in fact, is not named head coach when JC hangs it up.
i'm pretty surprised people on here are so supportive of ollie. he was a good player but not a star, and landing a few recruits is infinitely different than running a program. many of you have questioned the hopkins succession to boeheim at syracuse, but hopkins out recruits virtually anybody. i remember that alot of you were critical when hopkins was named coach-in-waiting, but now you seem to want the same thing, only with a much less experienced guy. i don't get it.
i'm pretty surprised people on here are so supportive of ollie. he was a good player but not a star, and landing a few recruits is infinitely different than running a program. many of you have questioned the hopkins succession to boeheim at syracuse, but hopkins out recruits virtually anybody. i remember that alot of you were critical when hopkins was named coach-in-waiting, but now you seem to want the same thing, only with a much less experienced guy. i don't get it.
i'm pretty surprised people on here are so supportive of ollie. he was a good player but not a star, and landing a few recruits is infinitely different than running a program. many of you have questioned the hopkins succession to boeheim at syracuse, but hopkins out recruits virtually anybody. i remember that alot of you were critical when hopkins was named coach-in-waiting, but now you seem to want the same thing, only with a much less experienced guy. i don't get it.
Help us understand what it means when you say "Hopkins out recruits virtually everyone.."???? I don't get it.......do you mean he gets more Top 50-100 talent? If so congrats........but if you mean he gets the talent the program requires to win 3 NC's in the last 13 years then I'm guessing you're wrong.......You keep the McD AA's and Top 30 guys and we'll keep our 3 NC's and I'll stick to our guys who recruit guys who fit the program in order to win the trophy how's that homer?
or what if theyve said he will be there when calhoun leaves, head coach or assistant and that JC will still be around the program for the following yearsObviously we're telling the recruits what they want to hear. I wonder if there'll be a mass exodus if Ollie, in fact, is not named head coach when JC hangs it up.
Ollie has NBA pedigree with multiple NBA team experience coaches. Its the one time that a journeyman can use this to his advantage. A pg absolutely knows Xs and Os, as he is the one to implement coaching strategies. As for college coaching, Blaney and Calhoun (as mentors) have decades of experience in the game. I am not saying that he won't struggle (of course he will) but our program needs a shot in the arm, and who better than an alumni with his background. His spirituality will also help prevent any lapses of player judgement off the court.
It's not so much the recruiting but his character, class, confidence, perseverance, background and respect. Any school can build a foundation with those qualities in a coach, all you need is good players. Our school already has the foundation and good players, Ollie will simply add to the foundation, which I believe he is capable of. Realistically speaking, what big time coach would quickly want to follow the legendary Calhoun (especially if he remains active behind the scene)?
The bottom line for me is that he is worth a shot, and young enough to recover if he fails.
I think he's referring to landing studs and high character guys like Devendorf.
Obviously we're telling the recruits what they want to hear. I wonder if there'll be a mass exodus if Ollie, in fact, is not named head coach when JC hangs it up.
Then you don't give a sh@t about the program, or you're nuts.I understand. His recruiting, toughness, and leadership cannot be questioned. Then, he is learning under JC. He doesn't have head coaching experience, but I am not worried at all.
Then you don't give a sh@t about the program, or you're nuts.