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Message: [QUOTE="Huskeeeeees, post: 3365933, member: 10288"] I think it's okay if some of us are underwhelmed by Hurley's performance on the court while at the same time pleased with his performance on the recruiting trail. I support Hurley and believe in him but won't do mental gymnastics to explain away mistakes or act like he's one of the top coaches in the country before he's come anywhere close to proving it. There are coaches who could have developed THESE very players more over the off-season or who are capable of elevating this team with brilliant schemes. There are coaches who can get this team, with these players into the NCAA tournament THIS season. There's a lot of season left to play but in my opinion, Hurley is not one of those coaches (I would absolutely, genuinely LOVE to be wrong) I'm okay if that's the case because I believe his recruiting abilities will pay larger dividends over the next few years and lead us to better results. I prefer that to a lesser recruiter who can find a way to sneak this team in this year. Even if I don't sound like it, I'm enthusiastic about Hurley being here. I'm not a fanboy though. Results are results. Most of you guys are reasonable but there are a few of you who talk about Hurley like he's Calhoun or Jay Wright or Izzo. You don't say it directly but the tone of entitlement and the unearned inevitability of Hurley's eventual greatness is there. Hurley was brought on as good mid-major coach with high upside who has proven to be a skilled recruiter. He remains that. [/QUOTE]

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