OT: URI head coaching search

[djct1999]

Cox is overrated by the yard just like Chillious and Killings were. Every assistant somewhere else is supposedly a great recruiter not taking into account who the head coach of that program is or what school they actually recruit for. I was the only one who called it like I saw it. No assistant is some can't miss hire....

#HURLEYNATION

Are you saying the Yard overrates people we know very little about? I am shocked by this accusation.

 

[Danzz]

Cox is overrated by the yard just like Chillious and Killings were. Every assistant somewhere else is supposedly a great recruiter not taking into account who the head coach of that program is or what school they actually recruit for. I was the only one who called it like I saw it. No assistant is some can't miss hire, we hired the right head coach and that is what matters. I'll take Jermaine Harris over Cox without question if it came down to those 2.

However, people need to be patient with a head coach just hired. The fact that URI is waiting this long and conducting interviews is a good sign that the Rhode Island doesn't really want to give Cox the job if they can help it. They've seen how that works out for other programs.

#HURLEYNATION

You make some good points but the truth is nobody has any real idea about Cox's coaching ability. The important point is Hurley feels comfortable with him and if he joins Hurley's staff and brings Harris with him all the better.

 

[mauconnfan]

You make some good points but the truth is nobody has any real idea about Cox's coaching ability. The important point is Hurley feels comfortable with him and if he joins Hurley's staff and brings Harris with him all the better.

Funny you watch a video for 1 minute and come up with a negative on kid? Oh excuse me I do LOL...he's a big kid finally and plays around the hoop, not skin and bones and that's huge. But I have to say 2 passes he knocked down instead of catching the ball, sign of hands not being great or just not ready for the passes? Anyway would take him in a heartbeat with Cox.

 

[Danzz]

Funny you watch a video for 1 minute and come up with a negative on kid? Oh excuse me I do LOL...he's a big kid finally and plays around the hoop, not skin and bigness and that's huge. But I have to say 2 passes he knocked down instead of catching the ball, sign of hands not being great or just not ready for the passes? Anyway would take him in a heartbeat with Cox.

He looks like Shaq next to our guys.

 

[the Q]

He looks like Shaq next to our guys.

I love those big, broad shoulders and some actual muscle on his arms. Dude can finish in traffic.

 

[ctchamps]

I love those big, broad shoulders and some actual muscle on his arms. Dude can finish in traffic.

And if he was recruited by Hurley the guy can defend.

 

[TopDogs]

 

[HawkHusky]

Tasty:

Jermaine Harris‏ @_jharris1
No disrespect to anyone but I hear different names but I signed up to play for Coach Cox
1:15 PM - 2 Apr 2018

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Interesting, but not surprising.

 

[HawkHusky]

Tasty x2:

Tyrese Martin ‏ @Dreambig_04
Tyrese Martin Retweeted Jermaine Harris

ONLY NAMED I SIGNED UP FOR

Tyrese Martin added,

Jermaine Harris @_jharris1
No disrespect to anyone but I hear different names but I signed up to play for Coach Cox
1:25 PM - 2 Apr 2018

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Players pressuring the AD to hire Cox.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I like to hear the posts above, but it sounds like they weren't all in for Coach Hurley. Still looking forward to them in UConn jerseys once Cox is hired though.

 

[HawkHusky]

Tasty Trifecta:


D Tate ‏ @DTateJr1
D Tate Retweeted Jermaine Harris

Behind my brother all the way on this one! Love Cox and our relationship, only coach I’m willing to play for

D Tate added,

Jermaine Harris @_jharris1
No disrespect to anyone but I hear different names but I signed up to play for Coach Cox
1:36 PM - 2 Apr 2018

 

[UConnStats]

Ok now it’s one of your turn to tweet at their AD asking if he’s going to let 17 year olds make his coaching hires for him. Really stir the pot.

 

[JMick]

URI fans have been consoling themselves by pointing to their recruiting class. If Cox doesn't get the job and they all decommit they are going to be crushed

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Ok now it’s one of your turn to tweet at their AD asking if he’s going to let 17 year olds make his coaching hires for him. Really stir the pot.

What’s the ADs twitter?

 

[TopDogs]

What’s the ADs twitter?

Thorr Bjorn (@thorrbjorn) | Twitter

 

[Lefty2one]

They aren't in that different of a position than we were a month ago. Are you going to cut off your nose to spite your face? If they don't think Cox is the right choice to be the head man then they have to deal with the loss of the recruiting class. Hiring Cox to save this class, without their AD thinking he's the best coach they could get long-term, would be as dumb as us keeping KO to save our three recruits.

 

[Yardigan]

Tasty Trifecta:


D Tate ‏ @DTateJr1
D Tate Retweeted Jermaine Harris

Behind my brother all the way on this one! Love Cox and our relationship, only coach I’m willing to play for

D Tate added,

Jermaine Harris @_jharris1
No disrespect to anyone but I hear different names but I signed up to play for Coach Cox
1:36 PM - 2 Apr 2018

This is a good one... let's say Cox is not the choice at URI. Many think he'll be an HC somewhere else the following year. So, he, and Tate come to UConn this year...and Cox lands a HC gig at some 'lower' school...does Tate keep his word and follow him? Or, is that just a 'this year' threat?

 

[HawkHusky]

Sure is nice to (potentially) be on the good side of drama.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Hiring Cox to keep Harris is not happening. If Cox was going to be the guy, it would've been announced already. They have much better options.

 

[TRest]

Are the other 2 recruits worth anything? Or would we just be into Harris?

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Hiring Cox to keep Harris is not happening. If Cox was going to be the guy, it would've been announced already. They have much better options.

The Rhode Island Board is in full meltdown. I’m glad also to be on the other side of drama.

 

[Lefty2one]

Hiring Cox to keep Harris is not happening. If Cox was going to be the guy, it would've been announced already. They have much better options.

Agreed. Think this is also why we haven't heard too much on Hurley/recruiting; he expects Cox and at least Harris to be in Storrs soon.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Are the other 2 recruits worth anything? Or would we just be into Harris?

Tyrese Martin is underrated. Listed anywhere from 6'4-6'6, can really shoot it, solid athleticism and handle. Scored 31 against Cam Reddish team earlier, leading his team to a victory.