Some Guy: UConn close to signing Hurley

[jimva]

posted this in another thread, but will add here. Anyone remember this UCONN Pitt game. It was crazy.

 

[Dove]

Bro...

One has hair, one doesn't.

D'ohhh!!!

 

[Husky25]

Over 20 inches here in Wading River. I didn't start clearing it until i knew for sure Dan Hurley was coming!

East Hampton CT was supposed to get 8"-12". The WeatherUnderground app radar showed all sorts of shades of green and blue all afternoon, but nary a flake fell before 5:30 last night. In all my 41+ years, it was the first time where it did actually snow, but there was more accumulation before the storm than after. Never more disappointed in a storm. Only the Hurley hire could buoy my spirits.

 

[FDNY99]

Guys the reaction on URI board is down right hysterical ...it ranges from throw Calhoun out of the state (they said he has a house Inn Charlestown), UConn is dirty, UConn is no better than they are, to realists that understand the differences...to fighting with each other who will be coach. They also are a fair smiling that are crucifying Hurley to no end . It was a VERY enjoyable read..and this was a GREAT time posting in the thread!!!!

 

[UChusky916]

This article written last week by Norlander is a GREAT read on Hurley for those that want to know more about what type of guy he is:

For Dan Hurley and Rhode Island, March Madness 2018 is all about a sense of calm

 

[SubbaBub]

If those idiots were smart they'd offer Calhoun the $2M/year. He'd probably take it.

 

[FDNY99]

Has Jim Calhoun commented? Would love to hear it!

 

[bennyMr]

any word on when UCONN will hold an introductory press conference for Dan Hurley?

 

[TopDogs]

any word on when UCONN will hold an introductory press conference for Dan Hurley?

 

[Mr. French]

Bro...

One has hair, one doesn't.

Haha I thought he looked a lil too weasily there to be Dan.

FYI I like Bobby unlike most. He just has that weasel face, perfect for Duke.

 

[UConnSwag11]

 

[auror]

Roommate's girlfriend working a shift for someone close to the Hurley family was right!

 

[Calhoun's Court]

In an odd way I miss #hurleywatch

 

[CL82]

In an odd way I miss #hurleywatch

It couldn't have been sustained. We'd all be unemployed and divorced. Wouldn't mind seeing it trickle to halt at 180 pages though. Then it should be saved for posterity.

 

[Exit 4]

In an odd way I miss #hurleywatch

Yes, but after the presser tomorrow we can all switch to #natchampwatch

 

[Urcea]

already tired of the "uconn stepping stone" narrative i've seen from some fans of other teams. have people really forgotten UCONN has been the program of the 21st century in terms of nat champs? it's only been a handful of years. granted a lot of it is i've seen from salty PITT Fans but still annoying

 

[TopDogs]

 

[Paesano]

1. I thought we couldn't beat out a P5 school for a coach? To put it another way, any coach that could get a P5 offer wasn't going to come to UConn.
2. I thought we couldn't afford to pay a hot coach the going rate? Something...something...go fund me...ha ha...something...something.
3. I thought we couldn't attract a good coach after firing the last coach for cause?

There was a lot of wrong and a lot of fail on this board the past few months. And thank god!!! We got a great coach!

 

[JMick]

Interesting

 

[auror]

Oh he called out Chief.

 

[formerlurker]

We got to buy the donors some drinks - this was Big Time money talking to overcome some other hurdles.

Throwing money around!

LOL.

 

[ZenConn]

posted this in another thread, but will add here. Anyone remember this UCONN Pitt game. It was crazy.

Good ol Tom Moore on the sidelines too.

 

[huskymedic]

Official UConn Release: University of Connecticut Athletics Director David Benedict announced today that Dan Hurley has been selected as the 19th head coach of the UConn men’s basketball program.

Lock it before the thread mutates...

 

[outlaw]

Guys the reaction on URI board is down right hysterical ...it ranges from throw Calhoun out of the state (they said he has a house Inn Charlestown), UConn is dirty, UConn is no better than they are, to realists that understand the differences...to fighting with each other who will be coach. They also are a fair smiling that are crucifying Hurley to no end . It was a VERY enjoyable read..and this was a GREAT time posting in the thread!!!!

to be fair - imagine this thread if Dan Hurley stayed at Rhody

 

[arch]

Awesome. Glad to see Benedict putting the full court press on and going to Pittsburgh to watch URI paid off.

I’ve also heard from people in the know that Calhoun wanted the job and the administration basically told him to take a lap.

Whew, only 178 pages to go.