Some Guy: UConn close to signing Hurley

[CL82]

I wouldn't want to lose him for a half million. At $3M/yr I think he'd end up in Storrs. The thing is there is a million ways to structure this deal. If you need to back load it as a safeguard of a higher Ollie settlement that should work.

I feel like there are at least a half dozen guys on the board who could close this deal. I just don't know if there is anyone in Storrs who can.

"It's go time. Don't half-ass it"

 

[HuskyAlum012]

New Haven > Providence
but Newport > New Haven.

New Haven Pizza > Providence Pizza

Con___ed

 

[the Q]

I'm starting to think we're going to get a strong and swift kick in the nuts.

But I'm not worried, there are other coaches, and I'm sure DB has a backup plan. Just because we don't know who the next options are, doesn't mean there aren't any.

Yeah, i'm curious who they are as well.

You gotta think it's Musselman anyway. He has NBA credentials and made freaking Nevada relevant.

Plus, looking at the AAC, it's so spread out you should be able to pull from another recruiting ground that has some schools there. Like a texas anyway. But gotta have some assistants who are good with the NYC and NE prep school areas.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

UConn administration being caught off guard after being overly confident?

Never.

 

[the Q]

I wouldn't want to lose him for a half million. At $3M/yr I think he'd end up in Storrs. The thing is there is a million ways to structure this deal. If you need to back load it as a safeguard of a higher Ollie settlement that should work.

I feel like there are at least a half dozen guys on the board who could close this deal. I just don't know if there is anyone in Storrs who can.

"It's go time. Don't half-ass it"

How about some reasonable incentives. 20 wins get you x

25 is y

30 is z

AAC tourney title is Q

etc.

 

[Huskybass]

I literally can't take any more of this. My head is going to explode.

 

[CardiffGiant]

Really could use some help from the insiders on here....

 

[the Q]

IDK, I lived in Newport and I work/live in New Haven now. If I had to live in one, I'd much rather live in New Haven. Newport is too touristy. Food is much better in New Haven and I know how good some of the food is in Newport.

I loved living in Newport.

The summers can be a bear for commuting because of the tourists.

But you can basically own the city for 9 months out of the year.

It's easy to get a table at Brick Alley (my favorite), or Red Parrot, or Scales and Shells, during that time with ease.

 

[CL82]

I literally can't take any more of this. My head is going to explode.

Drove to work in the snow, spent my time reading this thread

...and now we may lose Hurley?

 

[Exit 4]

Drove to work in the snow, spent my time reading this thread

...and now we may lose Hurley?

Is it time to dump him before he dumps us? Not really serious here.

 

[boog204]

Really could use some help from the insiders on here....

silence is deafening... Tide seemed to turn, so to speak, the last few days. Not giving up hope, but if URI can pony up some comparable $$ and incentives, given Hurley's loyalty ethic (and I truly believe it is real), I could see him staying there.

If that's true, I hope, I pray, plead that DB does not seek out a veteran coach b/c he has a name. Would love to go for a younger, more visionary option than Frank Martin, Matta, etc.

 

[UConnNick]

How does Hurley take UConn given last coach fired for alleged NCAA violations? What if Hurley was scared by what he heard from DB regarding the pending investigation….if violations true and bad enough, job certainly not as attractive to guy with options...just asking…

No negativity allowed, especially today, of all days. Nefarious factions could be lurking, waiting to copy messages such as this and repost or tweet them in enemy camp forums. Am I paranoid? Hell, yes!

 

[the Q]

silence is deafening... Tide seemed to turn, so to speak, the last few days. Not giving up hope, but if URI can pony up some comparable $$ and incentives, given Hurley's loyalty ethic (and I truly believe it is real), I could see him staying there.

If that's true, I hope, I pray, plead that DB does not seek out a veteran coach b/c he has a name. Would love to go for a younger, more visionary option than Frank Martin, Matta, etc.

Matta could stabilize the program and get it back in order. His track record and Xavier and Ohio St is really beyond reproach.

The only issue would be how long he stays here medically or gets another big P5 offer.

 

[CL82]

Is it time to dump him before him dumps us? Not really serious here.

If we lose our coach of choice in a very public battle to a middling ACC team over a half million dollars, I will be ready dump someone, not quite sure who yet.

 

[gtcam]

He has to weigh some important factors:
If he rebuilds either program he is a hero
How long/hard will it be to rebuild the program - it will be easier at UConn than at Pitt but recruiting better players MAY be easier at Pitt due to ACC. At Pitt, based on the strength of other teams in the conference, it's going to take longer to be successful. Reputation wise - UConn has it over Pitt.
On UConn vs URI - which school has the quickest road to a P5 designation? That's a no brainer
Money and ACC vs AAC and UConn tradition vs familiarity with URI

 

[Penfield]

kill some time

 

[Ha Who]

Definitely same feel as last ACC go round

 

[RoderickSpode]

That's a nice part of the world. Glad they can keep that house and still coach UCONN.

1.5 hours. That's not too bad, really.

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[djct1999]

Are you talking about the Pittsburgh basketball team? Because other than that Pittsburgh is actually a kickass city[

Define kick-ass.

 

[8893]

Really could use some help from the insiders on here....

silence is deafening...

They are watching but not posting, which may be telling in and of itself.

 

[boog204]

Matta could stabilize the program and get it back in order. His track record and Xavier and Ohio St is really beyond reproach.

The only issue would be how long he stays here medically or gets another big P5 offer.

You're right as far as him as a coach, etc. I just have an incredibly difficult time thinking he can physically last to create some sort of stability. Same thing, obviously, with JC as some sort of a plan b.

 

[Exit 4]

If we lose our coach of choice in a very public battle to a middling ACC team over a half million dollars, I will be ready dump someone, not quite sure who yet.

Yeah, but we are talking about a guy whose father coached the same high school for something like 50 years right? Its genetic if he can't let go.

 

[TopDogs]

I've got to take a vacation from this thread. I have run the full gamut of emotions over the last 24 hours. Make it stop, Hurley. Make. it. stop.

 

[8893]

Define kick-ass.

It's a great, fun, hip city with a lot of college kids and a lot to do. And it kicks the ass of any CT city and Providence as well imo. Only downside is that it is not that easy to get to.

 

[amory]

The hype for this dude has completely taken on a life of its own.

I can't tell if we're still talking about Hurley or if a time machine was discovered in the basement at St. Joseph's and we're negotiating with a circa 1990 version of Jim Calhoun.