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Message: [QUOTE="mwc22, post: 2610989, member: 5232"] Dan Hurley first two seasons with URI, 22-39 combined. Pikiell first two seasons at Rutgers, 30-37 combined. So that narrative of a poor first two seasons is gone. I believe both are great coaches and will have a great future where ever they are. I would take either coach over Ollie. Now let's say Hurley comes here and is successful. He brings back our winning culture and we are in the tournament every year, maybe even a final four run here and there! What stops him from leaving as soon as a power 5 opportunity opens up? NOTHING. Coach K retires, Duke is looking? See you later Hurley hes leaving for Duke and any other top 3 or 4 programs in the respective conference. *Note: assuming we can obviously offer the same money. Now let's say Pikiell comes here and is successful... What stops him from leaving as as soon as a Power 5 comes calling? UCONN. UConn player and grad, played for Calhoun, all of that! At least we can hold onto that and have a fair fighting chance at keeping him here. Now stop being disturbed and surprised about all the Pikiell news. He could be a top coach and actually want to stay here. [/QUOTE]