Tech: Basketball search still going
Georgia Tech says it is still looking for its basketball coach.
Associate Athletic Director Wayne Hogan issued this statement Friday night, denying a report earlier in the day by the website sportsbybrooks that said Tech had offered the job to Dayton’s Brian Gregory:
The search for the next men’s basketball coach at Georgia Tech has
not concluded and is still ongoing, contrary to a number of published
internet reports on Friday. As is our policy, we do not comment on
ongoing searches. However, due to these erroneous reports we felt
compelled to clarify the status of the search process.
The website cited a source within Tech’s athletics department. Hogan’s statement is the first public communication Tech has had about the search in more than a week, other than a note that appeared on Thursday in Dan Radakovich’s blog, “The Good Word.”
Radakovich said that he hoped to have a coach hired by the Final Four, which begins April 2 in Houston. Tech’s former coach, Paul Hewitt, was let go two weeks ago after 11 seasons.
Because of his 172-94 record at Dayton, Gregory has frequently been mentioned as a candidate for jobs, including at Iowa, DePaul and Rutgers last year. At the time, Gregory said: “I’m not interested in leaving Dayton. … I’m concerned with helping this team and the incoming players have a great summer and continuing to recruit the guys who can help us in the future.”
Among the candidates that have reportedly interviewed are Tulsa’s Doug Wojcik, New Mexico assistant and Tech alum Craig Neal, and another alum, Mark Price.
– Doug Roberson, AJC
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Um, no
March 25th, 2011
5:27 pm
Sloppy reporting.
Wolley Stekcaj
March 25th, 2011
5:28 pm
Gregory would work at Tech. Great coach and a man of integrity. Solid choice if he accepts! Would bring us back to respectability and potential for NCAA Tournament success..
bye bye blewitt
March 25th, 2011
5:29 pm
barf!
Wolley Stekcaj
March 25th, 2011
5:29 pm
Um, No, you have no clue, do your homework!
Joe P
March 25th, 2011
5:37 pm
HAHAHAHA
bp
March 25th, 2011
5:39 pm
Seriously… please no. I am not believing it yet.
William Satterwhite
March 25th, 2011
5:40 pm
I find it hard to believe that an actual job offer would be made with other candidates out there still playing games. Gregory would be a solid choice like Wojcik, but he shouldn’t be the first choice. Unless Mooney and Marshall and even Shaka Smart have made it known they won’t consider the Tech job at all, there’s no reason to rush things here.
TomB
March 25th, 2011
5:47 pm
Boooo! Not much better than what we had.
Techster
March 25th, 2011
5:48 pm
That’s fine with me. Let the recovery begin!!!
RT in NC
March 25th, 2011
5:54 pm
70-58? Isn’t that 6 losses from .500? In the A-10? Obviously, coaching is a much better gig than engineering.
Bball Fan
March 25th, 2011
5:58 pm
William…Shaka Smart? Really? Yes, his team won some games in the tournament, but you can’t base a coach on a short run. If you could, Hewitt would still be here. VCU finished 4th in their conference. Judge a coach by his full body of work, not simply a run in the tourney
I AM NOT RE ENERGIZED
March 25th, 2011
6:01 pm
Enter your comments here
William Satterwhite
March 25th, 2011
6:04 pm
Bball Fan, I’m not saying Smart *should* get the job by any means, just that he should be given consideration before someone is actually offered the job. Smart might come in for an interview and lay out a great plan that includes reconnecting with past Tech stars and a blueprint for rebuilding the program, we’ll never know if he isn’t considered. I want as many solid coaches as possible considered and interviewed before a decision is made, that’s all.
I AM NOT RE ENERGIZED
March 25th, 2011
6:06 pm
IS DRAD nuts? Or is Fogler? If this is what they came up with then they have lost their minds. Why didn’t they just rehire Bobby Cremins who beat Dayton in the NIT this season. wow, hiring the NIT champion, big whoopty do….for those who were pulling against Mark Price, hope you are happy now.
TomB
March 25th, 2011
6:06 pm
Rather have Price or Neal. Hope this report is false.
Bill Murray
March 25th, 2011
6:07 pm
Eh… Let’s wait ’til the tournament is over and we interview who we supposedly really wanted first, Dan.
Blue Fox
March 25th, 2011
6:09 pm
At least he approaches Bobby’s grey hair.
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
6:09 pm
An Annapolis guy.
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
6:12 pm
Something doesn’t jibe here. He supposedly has been offered the job according to some website, yet DRad has done one interview by email, total?
Dollar Bill
March 25th, 2011
6:17 pm
Hmmm. This choice is a little surprising but he meets and exceeds the objectives. Fans. Excitement. Developing players. He will energize the base. He has a solid history of player development.
Ozzy
March 25th, 2011
6:20 pm
My initial reaction is: 70-58 in conference? I’m not feeling particularly re-energized by that.
Not real impressive. I’m with Bill Murray at 6:07 (so he’s got that going for him, which is nice).
Paul in RDU
March 25th, 2011
6:20 pm
I am sure that Brian Gregory will support GT in football as well as in basketball and cheer on the Jackets as they compete against Kirby Smart’s defense next Thanksgiving.
Jacket71
March 25th, 2011
6:23 pm
The source quoted is not very reliable. The site is run by a UGA homer who looks to bash GT at every turn.
Jacket Man
March 25th, 2011
6:27 pm
Anyone who believes this Bulldog “homer” needs to talk to me. I have some beach front property in Nebraska I’d like to talk to you about. DRad is still interviewing coaching candidates and unless he’s hedging his bets against Moody, or has heard otherwise already, I’m not concerned.
William Satterwhite
March 25th, 2011
6:28 pm
70-58 in the A-10 is nothing to look down, that’s a darn good conference. For that matter, outside of Gonzaga in the WCC or Memphis in Conference USA, a 70-58 record in any conference is pretty impressive since it shows you can at least hold your own against comparable competition.
Um, no
March 25th, 2011
6:29 pm
Sportsbybrooks is also responsible for awesome reporting such as: “Hewitt staying at Tech.”
Site is run by a UGA alum, so thats all you need to know. Doug, this is as bad as when you reported a Bleacher Report.
wxwax
March 25th, 2011
6:29 pm
Sports by Brooks may be a bit sleazy but it’s usually accurate.
ExecutiveStinger
March 25th, 2011
6:30 pm
Doug, I’m surprised that you would publish “news” like this from such an uncredible source. When you have some valid info, let us know, although I’m sure we’ll have already heard it by the time we get it from you.
Tech Fan
March 25th, 2011
6:34 pm
I agree Stinger,this has to be crap. This does not do anything for the fan base, and is just not a good hire at all. Can’t be true, and is reported by a bad source. Doug, come on man…..
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
6:34 pm
Maybe that Princeton offens doesn’t look so bad after all…
This is a quote on Dayton’ last game from the SportsByBrooks site:
“Dayton broke the previous NCAA record for most missed three-pointers in a game, bricking 24 in a 60-59, overtime win over Auburn in the Chicago Invitational Challenge on Friday night.”
What kid of coaching is that?????
Ron
March 25th, 2011
6:34 pm
Executive Stinger: Nothing new here, Doug never gets the info first. He just regurgitates what he hears from other sources. I’m not impressed.
Ron
March 25th, 2011
6:35 pm
Doug, what’s that smell?…
wxwax
March 25th, 2011
6:35 pm
Interesting.
His predecessor at Dayton, Oliver Pernell, had a similar record.
He took the Clemson job and closed his run there with four 2–win seasons and three NCAA first rounds losses. (He moved to De Paul last season and stunk, but early days.)
If Gregory follows the same path, he’ll make Tech a middle-of-the-pack team.
g money
March 25th, 2011
6:36 pm
Doug. All I can do is shake my head at your reporting skills. Do you know anything about sports reporting. Just stop. Please
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
6:36 pm
“Offens” is probably the way they spell it in Portuguese.
wxwax
March 25th, 2011
6:36 pm
Purnell.
Tech Fan
March 25th, 2011
6:37 pm
Can we get a petition together for a new GT reporter??
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
6:38 pm
Tech Fan – I’d settle for a used one.
Tech Fan
March 25th, 2011
6:39 pm
Ok, I think I have an old petition to ban speedos at jeckyll island
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
6:39 pm
So, let’s all migrate over to the Mark Bradley site. They are still posting about Craig Neal over there.
wxwax
March 25th, 2011
6:43 pm
Guys, what wrong with this story?
He’s only accurately reporting what’s being said out there. He’s not vouching for its veracity.
Not sure why all the hate for this author.
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
6:44 pm
Aha! Gregory left (quit?) the US Naval Academy after 2 years as a Middie and transferred to Oakland University.
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
6:46 pm
I’ll check out The Onion and see if they have confirmed this “story.”
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
6:48 pm
Tidbits from The Onion:
Gus Johnson Spends Entire Game Making Fake Buzzer Sounds With His Mouth Before Every Shot
Notre Dame Proves It’s Not Just A Disappointing Football School
Oscar De La Hoya Joins USO Tour To Punch Troops Overseas
Game-Winning Shot Happens In Game’s 17th Minute
ExecutiveStinger
March 25th, 2011
6:49 pm
And while we’re reporting info from sportsbybrooks.com, let’s throw in a little Wikipedia while we’re at it. Unreal.
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
6:51 pm
The Onion is definitely a better source than the SBS website. Here’s more proof:
“Report: NFL May End Lockout By Hiring Scab Owners”, and:
“NCAA Selection Committee Announces Sweet 16: ‘It’s The Teams That Won Last Weekend’”
Paul in RDU
March 25th, 2011
6:52 pm
“Game-Winning Shot Happens in Game’s 17th Minute”
The 4 corners are back, baby!
BTW – Over/under on references to Al McGuire and the 4 corners offense during tonight’s UNC-Marquette game is set at 15
RamblinRed
March 25th, 2011
6:53 pm
False story planted by a UGA site (SportsbyBrooks is run by a UGA guy). GT is still interviewing. Expect to have a coach early next week barring a surprise.
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
6:55 pm
Paul – Loved that one! I remember those frustrating games all too well.
GT Alum
March 25th, 2011
6:56 pm
The fact that the Dayton AD says he hasn’t been contacted means I can’t believe this report. I really don’t think Radakovich would hire another school’s coach away without contacting the school’s AD.
Doug Roberson
March 25th, 2011
6:57 pm
GT alum: I agree with you.
Doug Roberson
March 25th, 2011
6:59 pm
However, because Tech isn’t talking either way, I’m still trying to find out what’s true.
Tech fan and G. Money, thanks for the compliments.
aztec
March 25th, 2011
7:02 pm
what teribble reporting by the AJC
Gordon
March 25th, 2011
7:02 pm
Another thing, why would Gregory be in Las Vegas recruiting if he had been offered the job. This story is dying fast.
Conflicting reports on Brian Gregory to Georgia Tech | Beyond the Arc
March 25th, 2011
7:03 pm
[...] However, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Dayton AD Tim Wabler hasn’t been contacted by anyone requesting to speak to Gregory. [...]
Tech Fan
March 25th, 2011
7:04 pm
Doug, you are a fool, man…..lol…come out and atleast apologize for the sloppy reporting
Tech Fan
March 25th, 2011
7:07 pm
Ask you Doug, find out whats true before reporting it..your jumpin the gun like G. Bush and WMD’s man
Doug Roberson
March 25th, 2011
7:07 pm
dude, it’s not sloppy reporting. I’m reporting what’s there and trying to verify independently what’s true and what’s not. Sloppy reporting would be to put it out there without attribution.
Doug Roberson
March 25th, 2011
7:07 pm
oh, and that doesn’t mean that I’m not a fool.
Doug Roberson
March 25th, 2011
7:09 pm
I’ve heard that might be Yellow Cake on Tech’s campus.
Gordon
March 25th, 2011
7:10 pm
SportsByBrooks now reporting Liz Taylor is still alive and has been offered the Tech job
Tech Fan
March 25th, 2011
7:10 pm
dont get so defensive….I can’t do your job….I would have already reported that Hacksaw Jim Duggin job the job.
Worm
March 25th, 2011
7:10 pm
Not a Tech fan, but if true,I would believe most Tech fans would be disappointed..The ACC hasn’t made a dynamic hire in a long time..Duke,Carolina and Maryland all have proven winners, but the last few hires in the ACC haven’t made much of a splash..The Big three and the nine mediocres.
Phil mcgroin
March 25th, 2011
7:10 pm
WE DON’T WANT GREGORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Doug Roberson
March 25th, 2011
7:11 pm
Gordon, again I’m not sure this is true. Radakovich is a meticulous person. I doubt he interviews Gregory, or Fogler interviews him, without asking for permission.
However, Dayton lost in the NIT last week. There’s been plenty of time for them to talk.
Doug Roberson
March 25th, 2011
7:11 pm
She would sell tickets.
Tech Fan
March 25th, 2011
7:16 pm
Enter your comments here
Gordon
March 25th, 2011
7:16 pm
I was just kidding around, Doug. You know Radakovich better than I do, but what I do know about him is that he would not hire away another AD’s coach without talking to him first, and Gregory would not be in Las Vegas now if he had been offered the job.
Chuck Sheen
March 25th, 2011
7:17 pm
You can watch Tech’s next REAL coach at 7:27pm tonight. Tune in
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
7:18 pm
Blatant yellow journalism by SportsByBrooks…
“Lubbock, TX (KCBD) – Texas Tech football coach Tommy Tuberville has denied rumors today that he is unhappy with his decision to accept a coaching position in Lubbock. The online rumors stem from a Facebook post by the popular sports web site SportsByBrooks.com:
“Citing unnamed sources, the Sports by Brooks Facebook post stated the following earlier today:
“Tuberville is absolutely miserable at Texas Tech. Wishes he hadn’t heeded advice of Under Armour folks and taken TTU job. One of his complaints is ADs Myers/Hocutt are powerless to keep admins and boosters in check. Leach refused to kiss their rings, and you see what that got him. #tubs has told multiple sources he wishes he’d taken USF job over TTU.”"
“Coach Tuberville made the following response to KCBD NewsChannel 11:
“I don’t know where that came from. How is the weather here? Whoever wrote that blog needs to come down here. He probably doesn’t have weather this nice.
“But no, this is a great place. We’re gonna build something here that people can be proud of, but I think that comes from a lot of people who probably would hope that we would pack up and leave.
“We’re looking forward to it. It’s gonna be a tough challenge the next couple of years getting it to to where we want to get it to, but I imagine that’s coming from across the river somewhere that they would hope I would go somewhere else.”
Chuck Sheen
March 25th, 2011
7:22 pm
Nothing to see here folks. Btw doug, you’re getting hammered on insider boards. It’s pretty funny…
Dollar Bill
March 25th, 2011
7:22 pm
Well I am going to retract my statement. I talked to a Dayton fan and he screamed Thank God! I was also set straight about player development – with the exception of Chris Wright – is not that great either. He did say he was a nice guy though.
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
7:22 pm
Doug, they’re going to think that “yellow cake” is pound cake. Don’t want to bake a pound cake with uranium.
Chuck Sheen
March 25th, 2011
7:24 pm
Doug, I’m sure you’re a nice guy, but there’s a reason DRad doesn’t want the media to know about this particular situation. Just relax, sit back and wait for the REAL news to come out in a couple days. Then you can use those writing skillz to energize the fanbase. Cheers, I have a couple for you tonight.
Chuck
BYRDDAWG
March 25th, 2011
7:33 pm
And you thought phewitt was bad….Is this a joke???
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
7:39 pm
Wojcik is an Annapolis guy, too. Unlike Gregory, this guy stayed the full 4 years. He even returned to the US Naval Academy to coach for 10 years after his 4 years of active duty.
Doug Roberson
March 25th, 2011
7:41 pm
When folks post using their real name ill worry about the insider boards
Doug R
March 25th, 2011
7:47 pm
Doug is a doofus
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
7:48 pm
If I posted using my real name, some nut would try to burn my house down. I’ll continue to use “Delbert D.” I did publicly threaten to post as “El Zorro” earlier this week when folks were stealing others’ screen names with rampant abandon.
bring back glory days
March 25th, 2011
8:00 pm
This would not energize me. Satterwhite – I thought you were knowledgeable before you started sticking up for this stiff.
Doug, I welcome any information so thanks even if this report is a bunch of bunk.
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
8:03 pm
Looks like Mooney will be available for interviews tonight.
THE RIGHT STUFF
March 25th, 2011
8:11 pm
well well well it looks like the “chosen one” is getting his backside kicked in by Kansas at the moment, you know, playing Vanderbilt and Morehead would be just a slight difference than playing Kansas. Oh but now you know it alls can get your guy Mooney to interview after tonight.
Anyone remember the tournament darling in 2008? The Western Ky coach. South Carolina couldn’t hire him fast enough. He went 15-16 this season. AND YOU PEOPLE WANT TO ACCUSE MARK PRICE. ha
bring back glory days
March 25th, 2011
8:27 pm
I’m with you right stuff, not sold on the Moon man at all. In his first 3 seasons at Richmond he was a combined 37-54. How much energy will our fan base have if we get 3 more seasons of that. I’ll give him credit for this year and last year being solid (55-16 combined), but is our fan base patient enough to give an outsider 4 years to get it going?? I don’t think so.
Worm
March 25th, 2011
8:30 pm
Bad night to watch the tourney tonight..Let’s hope KY-OlieOH state lives up to its billing..These 11-12 seeds are getting killed and that plays a part in the eventual winner having an easier road to the final four.
bring back glory days
March 25th, 2011
8:36 pm
Wojcik might be okay though any outsider is not going to energize me until I see positive results. Wojcik’s last season at 19-13 was not so impressive but his four 20+ win seasons before that is hopeful for an upstart coach, albeit in a mediocre league.
Worm
March 25th, 2011
8:52 pm
Would be ironic if Tech hired Mooney-Didn’t Tech BEAT Richmond this year?
Delbert D.
March 25th, 2011
9:00 pm
Doug, thanks for the update.
Tech Fan
March 25th, 2011
9:07 pm
Doug is really workin it now isn’t he…good job bud!! As for Mooney, I am glad we will get him on the phone later tonight.
bring back glory days
March 25th, 2011
9:08 pm
Nice to get some confirmation that the Gregory report is a hoax. The guy’s record is not bad but at best Dayton has been a darkhorse type of team not unlike Richmond. The splash these guys make just doesn’t make me eager about next season. No way will I turn away from the program but in my mind a good hire is someone who immediately makes me want next season to come quickly.
Tech Fan
March 25th, 2011
9:09 pm
Good Call BBGD
Tech Fan Since 1950
March 25th, 2011
9:32 pm
Glad to see that Tech has issued a statement stating the search is still ongoing. Doug, I am glad you are the Tech beat reporter. You have done an excellent job over the past year and all Tech folks ought to be glad you are so conscientious in feeding our frenzy for information. All you did was report what a web site stated. You have been trying to get clarification for days on the basketball coach search. I think the Tech Athletic Director seems to have his act together too. Glad he updated us in “The Good Word.” We Tech fans are just going to have to be a little more patient over the next day or so.
FullMetalJacket
March 25th, 2011
9:42 pm
Will support whoever DRAD hires, but really don’t think Gregory is the man we want. I’d rather take the big gamble on Neal and Price than a very middling HC. At least Mooney is finally available to interview, whether or not we have a shot at him.
FullMetalJacket
March 25th, 2011
9:44 pm
Just to be clear, I don’t think Neal or Price is ready for the job but there are plenty of better prospects out there than Gregory, it would seem. In the end, we all have to trust DRAD’s judgment.
FullMetalJacket
March 25th, 2011
9:50 pm
Wojo would be OK.
FullMetalJacket
March 25th, 2011
9:51 pm
But K’s name is still harder to pronounce.
1980 UD National Champ
March 25th, 2011
9:54 pm
Gregory was Izzo’s right hand man at Michigan St. for a number of years, and has done a commendable job at UD. He needs to hold out for a Big Ten or Big East job, instead of the train wreck that the Ga. Tech job would be.
gomabman2
March 25th, 2011
10:05 pm
Doug, don’t pay these guys any mind. You have a job to do just like the rest of us. Speaking of jobs…lol…Gregory is only looking for a paycheck. Surely, he nor DRAD does not think that he can take on a job of this level and turn it around. He has no notoriety whatsoever with the type of athletes required to field a ball team in the ACC. Next! (The coach for the job, now that Anderson is gone, is either Brad Stevens or Shaka Smart)
GT65
March 25th, 2011
10:09 pm
Thanks Doug for any and all info you get. I respect Rads and GT’s keeping it quite. Thanks again and I hope its Mooney.
GT65
March 25th, 2011
10:11 pm
Worm, that has nothing to do with it.
Sammy Drummer
March 25th, 2011
10:14 pm
Here’s a novel idea…whty not bring back Bobby Cremins? He would be the perfect choice to open the new building.
Tico Brown
March 25th, 2011
10:15 pm
Why not let D-Rad go to Miami while you’re at it?
GT65
March 25th, 2011
10:18 pm
Rads is staying @ GT…period.
Mickey D
March 25th, 2011
10:19 pm
Apparently, the UD faithful are tired of Gregory and would be glad to see Gregory go. Why wouldn’t Tech want to take him off of their hands?
Jeffgt00
March 25th, 2011
10:46 pm
Doug, why don’t you go to fsu and we will keep Coley. It’s a win win win situation.
braves70
March 25th, 2011
10:58 pm
A few things to ponder: Wojcik and Gregory were teammates on the 1985-86 Navy team. They also were both assistants to Izzo on the 2003-04 Michigan State team. Radakovich already hired Paul Johnson from Navy for football. Maybe he wants a basketball coach with a Navy background?
ATLnsider
March 25th, 2011
11:32 pm
Shaka Smart would be the best choice.
He is smart (no pun intended) , a good coach, and he would be able to recruit very well in metro Atlanta and throughout the state of Georgia.
ATLnsider
March 25th, 2011
11:48 pm
Either Shaka Smart or Brad Stevens will create excitement for GT Basketball, and will help GA Tech recruit 5 star talent.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
12:12 am
I like what I’ve seen of Smart tonight, but if they lose in OT it’s because of lousy free-throw shooting. We don’t need any more of that.
Bball Fan
March 26th, 2011
12:17 am
All you Smart lovers…he finished 4th in the Colonial!!! How many times do I have to say this? You cannot judge a coach solely by a run in tournament. If that’s the case, should we go after Leonard Hamilton, or bring back Paul Hewitt for going to the title game? Come on guys. No way he’s our coach. Period.
ATLnsider
March 26th, 2011
12:22 am
I would love an opportunity to shoot lousy free-throws in a “Sweet 16″ game in the NCAA tournament.
When was the last time we made it to a Sweet 16? (btw, I already know the answer)
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
12:24 am
O.k. something is not passing the smell test here. First we get a new football coach, from a service academy (although I like the hire). Now we are looking for a new basketball coach and the first four interviews are with two alums and two guys from a service academy. Hmmmmmmm. I think maybe Drad, Fogler, and the commitee are running this search, but why does it smell to me like someone in the Administration has turned the academic screwdriver on Drad and told him essentially, “you will consider these candidates first and foremost because the standards for athletes, although higher than anyone else we compete with, are going to be raise closer to the average GT student…..no more borderline athletes.” This concerns me.
GT65
March 26th, 2011
12:29 am
agree GT Alum
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
12:32 am
VCU!!!! Hell at this point I’d offer the job to Shaka. Why not??? Seriously, GT basketball has no place to go but up anyway.
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
12:45 am
Shaka Smart!! What a great inbound play to win the game. Great coaching! Terrible clock management by FSU.
William Satterwhite
March 26th, 2011
12:47 am
Both Fox and Matt Stewart are now also reporting their own versions of the Gregory rumor so either someone is feeding everybody bad information or the statement refuting the story is a bad case of spin control.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
12:48 am
IL Jacket
And did you see Hamilton at the end with that “I can’t believe we didn’t get call on that last play” grin of his. He’s such a victim.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
12:49 am
William Satterwhite
What are they saying?
ATLnsider
March 26th, 2011
12:49 am
Bball Fan: You have to look at VCU’s schedule during the season. They scheduled and beat UCLA, George Mason and Wake Forest, but lost to Tennessee.
You can’t penalize VCU for playing a tough schedule. George Mason is in the same league and finished ahead of VCU during the regular season, but George Mason did not schedule or play any ACC or SEC teams like VCU did.
VCU finished 2nd in the Colonial tournament, only losing to the tournament winner, Old Dominion.
Then in the NCAA tournament, they beat: USC, Georgetown, Purdue and Florida State. You can’t just dismiss this as a fluke or just a tournament run. You have to give credit where credit is due.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
12:51 am
ATLnsider
All I know is the guy is a Donovan/Pitino disciple…..I’ll take that all day long.
William Satterwhite
March 26th, 2011
12:53 am
Tech Forever, that the job has been offered and could be a done deal as early as tomorrow. Both claim very reliable sources.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
12:56 am
William Satterwhite
To whom? Mooney?
William Satterwhite
March 26th, 2011
1:00 am
Tech Forever, no, they are reporting the same rumor that Gregory has been offered the job. Both of these reports came *after* the statement from Hogan was released.
Gt
March 26th, 2011
1:01 am
Good god gt athletics…..please hire a. Coach with a name that will bring recruits back with his name. Just for once please listen to your fans.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
1:02 am
William Satterwhite
So we made a job offer to the HC at Dayton without making at least a phone call to Butler, Texas A&M, Wichita State, or VCU? If that’s the case then hire Neal!!!!!
Gt
March 26th, 2011
1:02 am
Break the ice and hire a big name coach….get the program back on the map
Gt
March 26th, 2011
1:03 am
I would love to have butlers head coach
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
1:03 am
William Satterwhite
Not to mention I;ve spent some time trolling the Dayton boarda and it seems half of them WANT HIM TO LEAVE!!!! Are you kidding me? We’re going to hire a guy who’s current fanbase doesn’t want?
Gt
March 26th, 2011
1:05 am
Hey tech forever……what about butlers head coach??
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
1:06 am
Gt
He’d e #1 on my list. He’d never leave Butler for Tech I don’t think but at least make the phone call.
William Satterwhite
March 26th, 2011
1:12 am
Tech Forever, I agree, there is no good reason to jump on Gregory right now unless there’s already been an indication that none of the more desirable candidates are interested in the job at all. I still think he’d be a solid choice but i hate the idea of him being a top choice. And yes, the fan rancor against him is very unsettling but I think a lot of that is that is just Dayton fans having too high an opinion of themselves and their team.
ATLnsider
March 26th, 2011
1:16 am
Tech Forever: You’re right. Also, Shaka Smart was on Oliver Purnell’s staff at Clemson as an assistant for a couple of years.
He is already familiar with playing and scouting ACC teams. He is also already familiar with recruiting against ACC schools like Duke and UNC.
Gt
March 26th, 2011
1:22 am
What????the acc…,,gt vs butler. Not even close. Gt is way of a bigger Job then small butler
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
1:22 am
William Satterwhite
Well there is no way we should stoop to Gregory and offer him over Neal. Granted Neal has no HC experience but seriously….Gregory? His announcement and introduction to GT basketball will not even be lukewarm. Whomever we hire is already walking into a hornets nest….Gregory would be walking in without the support of a huge contingent of fans. 1000s will “sit back and wait and see”. At least Neal would sell tickets…..I mean if we’re going to suck we might as well do it with a full house right?? Not saying we will suck of course, just saying that filling the arena immediately overshadows anything unique Gregory brings to the table.
Gt
March 26th, 2011
1:24 am
But tech’s top b ball recruit royal said he is staying at tech
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
1:25 am
Gt
Butler dominates their league and wins in the tournament. Stevens already makes over $1M per year and wins, without the pressure of the ACC. If I were him and continued with this level of success he’s attained….I wouldn’t leave Butler for any other coaching job anywhere.
Gt
March 26th, 2011
1:26 am
Look I would contact the gonzaga coach, butler coach
Gt
March 26th, 2011
1:28 am
My point is….the acc, gt …..exposure. Buff said
Gt
March 26th, 2011
1:30 am
Butler is not a big program like gt nor is their conf the acc…..the acc is the sec of college bball
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
1:30 am
Gt
Mark Few will NEVER leave Gonzaga. He already makes $2M per year with all his bonuses and extra contract, he has no pressure on him, and he doesn’t have football to contend with so he gets all of Gonzaga’s athletic dollars. He’’s already turned down Oregon, UCLA, Washington State, and a few others whove requested to interview him in years past.
William Satterwhite
March 26th, 2011
1:31 am
Tech Forever, I hear you, Gregory is a very underwhelming choice if this is true. There was some speculation on Twitter that this could have just been floated to gauge fan reaction, that would seem pretty shady but not outside the realm of possibility.
Gt
March 26th, 2011
1:31 am
Nuff said
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
1:33 am
Gt
Ia gree the ACC is the SEC of basketball. But to a lot of coaches making great money that’s not all that. Byrd has been at Belmont forever and has turned down a ton of offers to interview him (although I think he’ll interview for the vacant UT job this time around). there’s lots of those type coaches out there.
I mean if you’re making a ton of money and you’re winning all the time and there’s no pressure on you what’s the intrigue to leave if you’re Brad Stevens?
Gt
March 26th, 2011
1:34 am
Think about it though…..the acc & gt is a way bigger job then the zags job or butler. Not saying gt is having their success lately. But being gt and in the acc…..he will get cream of the crop talent unlike what butler or the zags get.
Gt
March 26th, 2011
1:37 am
Tech forever…..think about a young good coach as these guys are with the talent gt gets…..scary huh? Those two coaches would have prolly won a national title at tech
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
1:40 am
Gt
LOL. Look at the results of the last few years man……talent at GT compared to Gonzaga and Butler. If those guys can do what they’re doing with the recruits they’re getting do you think they care about the big name high school talent?
I think Tech is a bigger job than Gonzaga and Butler. But bigger jobs bring more difficulties, responsibilities, and negatives too. For Mark Few and Bard Stevens I don’t think they feel it’s worth another $200k per year to take that on……especially when they can stay right where they are and probably win more games and become a legend.
William Satterwhite
March 26th, 2011
1:40 am
Gt, if (and this is still a big if) it’s true that Brian Gregory has been hired at this stage of the coaching carousel, that’s an indication of one of two things-
1) Tech really can’t afford to compete for any of the “trendy” coaches out there or 2) the Tech job isn’t being held in nearly the same regard as we fans would like to think it should be and it’s already been made clear that none of the “trendy” candidates are really interested in the job. There’s no other reason for this to be going down now.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
1:44 am
Gt
I understand, but for them the cons of moving on to a bigtime ACC program out weigh the pros and the pros of staying put outweigh the cons. I don’t blame them one bit…..and if I were them I’d stay too. They have found their dream job. There are different characteristics that go into everyone’s different dream job. I’m an S&C coach and most S&C coach I know view NBA and colleges without football programs as their dream jobs……not the NFL which is what everyone else not in my field thinks is our dream jobs.
Gt
March 26th, 2011
1:44 am
Hey I’m not disagreeing with y’all, just think every coach wants to win titles….not just make the tourney and win conf championships. Correct?
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
1:45 am
William Satterwhite
I agree and think that you’re dead on with both points. And if both are the case and we hired Gregory over Craig Neal I’ll scream bloody murder.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
1:53 am
Enter your comments here
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
1:56 am
Gt
Winning a National Championship is never a goal. Winning your league and making the NCAA Tournament….those are the two primary goals. Once you’ve made the tournament your goal is to win the next game.
Beside, given what’s he’s accompolished I Stevens has a better shot at winning one at Butler in the next 3 or 4 years than he would Tech.
William Satterwhite
March 26th, 2011
1:56 am
Tech Forever, with the way this rumor has taken hold despite the official denial, I’m sure everything will be cleared up tomorrow one way or another.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
2:00 am
William Satterwhite
I’ll tell you this, if it’s true and Gregory is our next HC it will a Chan Gailey reception and he’ll be behind the 8 ball with the fanbase as well as with what he has on the court just like Gailey was.
And Hogan and Drad better get ready to answer some pretty tough questions because there is no way anyone is going to accept “we feel like Gregory is the best fit for Georgia Tech basketball” when asked why did we chose him.
mike
March 26th, 2011
3:38 am
Shaka Smart! Shaka Smart! Shaka Smart! Should be the next coach he young and what I seen tonight they play there hearts out! He clearly can coach he smart period.. I would take a point guard any day thats on VCU team Rodriguez kid plays hard. Imagine What Shaka would have done with Tech Talent this year.. I’m telling you he’s a winner just like Butler Brad Stevens. This are the future of coaching.. I know like to see Bobby Cremins but I think we need a young coach. VCU Coach lets make a run at him the price may not be to high like Butler Coach he will cost alot money
Tech86
March 26th, 2011
5:17 am
I said it before, will say itvagain- Donnie Tyndall would be the choice! Better than Gregory, built a program, recruits Atlanta, wish DRAD would use the info sent to him to contact him!
Basketball Jones
March 26th, 2011
6:31 am
Bottom line here is no money….no honey. GT will be down to scouring the High Schools for there next coach.
Basketball Jones
March 26th, 2011
6:32 am
Mike GT couldn’t afford Shaka Smart before the tourney, much less now.
Dan G.
March 26th, 2011
6:37 am
I’m amazed that a school with fans that are allegedly so well heeled is among the most destitute in all of college athletics. God help you guys when the poser Johnson leaves. You won’t be able to hire a grad assistant to coach your football team. Of course GT being a basketball school you probably should break the bank for a basketball coach.
Not a Techie
March 26th, 2011
7:20 am
A report out of Richmond says Coach Mooney has a 4:00 PM meeting with Tech officials, possibly in ATL.
ToeMeetsLeather
March 26th, 2011
7:40 am
Thanks for the input DanG, get off the bosses computer and get back out in the plant before you are missed.
Sounds good about the potential meeting w/ Mooney.
ARTC
March 26th, 2011
8:33 am
Maybe you should take your own advice ToeMeetsLeather. I bet your boss’s toe has met your ass more than once. Get back in your cubicle and crank out those CADS boy!
Sam S.
March 26th, 2011
8:35 am
Someone in the GT AD’s office told me Drad has the hammer ready when it comes time to break the glass pig he has sitting on the corner of his desk.
Sam S.
March 26th, 2011
8:36 am
By the way. Can someone explain why GT is so down and out financially?
Hewitt Fan
March 26th, 2011
9:23 am
The way Gt fan base treated Hewitt , bashed GT players, let Mark Bradley run Hewitt out of town, only meant one thing…NO GOOD COACH WILL EVER COME TO GT..Its all over the AAU circuit..The only way GT gets any players now is if they PAY a kid…This guy has done nothing at Dayton.No one wanted to come to the ACC and get robbed on the road by the refs and a fan base that lets Mark Bradley run their Lives…Everyone in the nation watched how Gt turned their back on Hewitt..this is exactly what GT deserves..GT will be looking for another coach in 3 years!…If he is hired, you can kiss Kevin Ware good bye and any other Celtic for the next 5 years, at least..GO Jackets!
Hewitt Fan
March 26th, 2011
9:28 am
Craig Neal should have been the first choice, due to his relationship with the ATLANTA CELTICS..He could have got any player he wanted in Metro Atlanta…Your dad Mark Bradley told you all that Neal had connections with us.Mark Bradley knows that right now the whole AAU circuit is scared to send kids to GT, and the relationship had to be restored….We determine if GT wins or not…You all will find out very soon, its all about Players, not coaching..If you have no players, you lose, unless you are Duke…
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
9:38 am
Sorry, but Craig Neal cant recruit half as good as Hewitt!
Oodles of Noodles..
March 26th, 2011
9:52 am
Just get it done already!!
gtfan
March 26th, 2011
9:53 am
hewitt fan is not GT fan but Atl celtics yaho guy…….STFU !
Not a Hewitt Fan
March 26th, 2011
9:54 am
What do you call somone who pulls down their pants in public at every opportunity? the same thing you call Techs new man….MOONEY.
gtfan
March 26th, 2011
9:56 am
Hope he moons in Atl soon !
Not a Hewitt Fan
March 26th, 2011
10:01 am
Hewiit Fan, Kevin Ware goes to Rockdale High. Rockdale puts a LOT of athletes in Tech in a LOT of sports. The pipeline there is just fine. (see Buck Farmer..baseball atm) So u and ur fired tired coach can try to muddy the water if ya want. Good Luck with that.
TECHFAN
March 26th, 2011
10:14 am
Please do not let this be true. This would be a horrible hire and it would be like Hewitt never left.
dadgum......
March 26th, 2011
10:20 am
Sports Radio 910 in Richmond is reporting that Mooney has been offered the job and is considering the offer. Should know today on a hire or that GT is moving to Plan B.
To those that opine that GT does not have the funds, say 2 mil for a coach. Well, I can assure you that is flat out false.
Gordon
March 26th, 2011
10:26 am
Sam S.,
GT as a school is anything but down and out financially with a 1.5 billion endowment. The GTAA is separate as it is for all schools. With the new ESPN contract and Radakovich’s leadership, it isn’t in as bad a shape as many would have you believe.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
10:26 am
Hmmm…wait and ask Brad Stevens and Shaka Smart. Dont throw all eggs in one basket!
Gordon
March 26th, 2011
10:28 am
Dadgum,
I would hope they would at least interview Marshall. I would support Mooney unconditionally but I think Marshall is worth an interview.
gtfan
March 26th, 2011
10:31 am
Who every GT hires we all need to support him..Go Jackets!
gtfan
March 26th, 2011
10:33 am
Mooney has been #1 for over a week are so..
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
10:43 am
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Rumors swirl about job offers for UD’s head basketball coach, Brian Gregory.
Right now, it’s just gossip. However, the website http://www.sportsbybrooks.com is reporting the Georgia Tech head coaching job.
The website quotes an unnamed source within the Georgia Tech athletic office that Gregory was extended an offer, however, in a statement to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Yellow Jackets Athletic Director Wayne Hogan denied the report.
Hogan went on to say the university has a policy not to comment on ongoing searches, but due to this erroneous report, he felt compelled to clarify the situation.
University of Dayton Athletic Director, Tim Wabler, said he hasn’t been contacted by anyone at Georgia Tech, so at the moment, this remains just another internet rumor.
Voice of Reason
March 26th, 2011
10:58 am
The job is and has been about as sealed up as it can be by Mooney since before CPH was even “officially” let go. Everything else is a smoke screen to keep the peeps at bay.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
11:02 am
Hewitt Fan, it’s over, Hewitt is gone, and Bradley, despite your protestations, had nothing to do with it other than adding more fuel to the fire already burning amongst the Tech faithful. If you think the fans OR the school were influenced by what Bradley, or any other sports writer, then you are more foolish than most of your posts indicate. The fact is that Hewitt turned out to be a totally worthless coach who drove the fans away because he couldn’t turn all the talent he recruited into a decent, or even half-way decent TEAM.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
11:03 am
Furthermore, Hewitt Fan, if, as you say, the Atlanta Celtics AAU organization are all turned off on Tech now, then so be it. Assuming Tech hires a good coach who can produce a good TEAM, then those same people will quickly change their tune, because to do otherwise would be totally unfair to the kids who play in that organization. You can rant and moan all you want about Duke getting all the calls and how badly (according to you) Tech treated Hewitt and his players, but in the end it’s about winning, and a GOOD coach can produce a winning team in the ACC, the same as a good coach can produce a winning team at any other school in any conference in the country. What you post here is no more (or less) important or knowledgeable than what any of the rest of us post; in the end we are all only posting our personal opinions. Some opinions show a sign of intelligence; some do not; and some, of course, are just the posts of ignorant redneck THUGa fans.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
11:10 am
IF you truly care about the kids associated with the Celtics, then you should be forgetting the past and hoping that whomever Tech hires will produce a winning program, one in which the kids associated with the Celtics would be proud to be a part of and be able to showcase their talents in the area. Grow up, get over whatever personal grudges you have, and let’s move on.,
Okeefe/Bob
March 26th, 2011
11:11 am
If you watched VCU last night,you have to be impressed with Shaka Smart.This guy can coach.He had an answer for everything FSU could throw at them.VCU’s last scoring play says it all.
J W
March 26th, 2011
11:11 am
I”ve expressed my opinion / preference 3 times since Coach Hewit announcement was made. From this point forward, I will be quite: sitting back and awaiting an official GTAA news release.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
11:14 am
Okeefe/Bob, I was impressed last night too. I had no opinion about the man at all prior to that game, but that changed as a result of seeing him last night. For one thing, I was really impressed by he on-the-court demeanor. I LOVED his enthusiasm. I can’t say that he is (or is not) first on my list, but he’s certainly up there now. I have yet to see or read anything about the guy from Dayton that impresses me though. I sure hope that that is just an unfounded rumor.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
11:15 am
sorry…..”impressed by HIS on-the-court demeanor.”
Percey Sledge
March 26th, 2011
11:17 am
“Searching, searching for the one that I love” sang Percey. He failed in that endeavor and so will GT. Their BB history is behind them in a league that has lost its ONE calling card …BB.
Sad.
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
11:18 am
With respect to all the commentary regarding ” Stevens will never leave, Few will never leave, etc.” DRad would be engaging in gross negligence is he does not at least ask, if these are viewed as the most desirable candidates. Those are the same things that were said about Roy Williams when he was at Kansas and the UNC job came up, but UNC asked and was turned down, but that did not stop them from asking the next time and they were successful and now two NCs later I am sure ole Roy is glad he said yes. Coaches’ perspectives change, family circumstances change, even administrations change. Unless you ask you never know.
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
11:24 am
Supersize, my reaction was exactly the same as yours. Had not followed Smart until this year, but like you the thing that was most impressive was his enthusiasm, he was really into the game. It is hard not to go all out for a coach who is so high energy. That is the thing I have always been amazed about Coach K, say what you will he is still passionate and that translates to his players. When they were flat against Michigan, he literally willed them to the win. When the coached is excited, the fans get excited.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
11:54 am
IL Jacket, I totally agree. You know I used to HATE Coach K, and obviously I still do hate Duke. But watching him over the years, I have really learned to admire him for his abilities…and that includes his ability to work the refs. Sure the rest of us suffer as a result, but which one of us wouldn’t want our coach to be able to do the same thing. And the man does produce winners. But getting back to Smart, can’t you hear the rednecks now if he were Tech’s coach? I GUARANTEE you, that regardless of anything else they would be calling him eagle beak or some similar stupid name because he has a big nose (and boy, he DOES have one…..LOL). When the rednecks know they are up against a good coach they immediately start berating him because of the way he looks, as if that has anything at all to do with his coaching abilities. I’ll take a big nose or a fat neck or any other attribute if the man can coach.
gtfan
March 26th, 2011
11:58 am
There’s nothing wrong with Smart. He would be a good catch.
juvenal
March 26th, 2011
12:07 pm
would be more upset about no aau kids if coaches there actually taught kids to dribble, pass shoot FTs, etc…..what is great is i can’t remember a time when there were so many good, young coaches building something out of nothing……..don’t hate anybody, & Duke gets folks to watch ball games on tv, if you can’t go there, everybody in the US watches you play them 1-4 times a year if you are in the ACC….dan, folks who have money have it in part because they don’t like to waste it, unlike, say, lottery winners & most pro atheletes……
Not Excited
March 26th, 2011
12:09 pm
It’s one thing to have a great basketball mind (which Brian Gregory has been accused of. It’s a different thing to be able to translate what’s in your mind to 18-22-year-old kids (which Gregory’s career record shows he does just okay). I’ll be bummed if this proves true.
Not Excited
March 26th, 2011
12:10 pm
I have a hard time believing that an average of 21 wins/season in the Atlantic 10 could convert itself into 20+ wins/season in the ACC. It just doesn’t add up.
Not Excited
March 26th, 2011
12:12 pm
Also, I’m shocked at how many Dayton fans are coming out and not only are okay with Gregory leaving, but they’re actually acting like Tech fans did last year when Hewitt was reportedly going to St. John’s. This is not a good sign.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
12:17 pm
Not Excited, what you put in your last post (12:12PM) concerns me too.
Still@theBar
March 26th, 2011
12:20 pm
No SHAKA Zulu. He has not done that well over a long period of time. He is ok but not really anything more than a Flash in the Pan right now.
Gordon
March 26th, 2011
12:22 pm
Why is everyone talking about Gregory? He isn’t coming. Mooney will be announced Wednesday.
gtfan
March 26th, 2011
12:29 pm
Gordon, I believe it will be Monday.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
12:29 pm
Still@theBar, not saying you’re wrong, but the man is only 33 years old; he hasn’t had a “long period of time.” People probably said the same thing at one point about Stevens or maybe even Coach K. And remember there was a time when he was at Kansas that Roy Williams could “never win the big one.” Early impressions are not always correct, for either good or bad. I just spoke with a South Carolina fan who is a friend of mine. He said that he always like Fogler when he was coaching at SC, but the Fogler-picked successor is a POS. That does not make me feel good about DRAD using Fogler as a resource in finding our next coach.
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
12:32 pm
The GOD of AAU basketball players has spoken. HEWITT FAN says we still don’t have the COACH he wants. So still no Atl CELTIC players for TECH. Oh heaven forbid HEWITT FAN is not happy yet. TECH should just hire HEWITT FAN to select Tech’s new coach.
Paul in RDU
March 26th, 2011
12:38 pm
Supersize,
When Coach K was introduced as HC at Duke, he was 34 years old, had 5 years experience as HC and was coming off a 9-17 season at Army! The Duke fans at the time were less than impressed.
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
12:47 pm
Paul
What was Duke doing the last few years before they hired Coach K. Did Bill Foster leave Duke for So Carolina forcing Duke to Hire Coach K?
GT65
March 26th, 2011
12:47 pm
Fogler will not have finally say! So keep the faith Supersize.
GT65
March 26th, 2011
12:51 pm
5150 UOAD.. Hewitt is his man-god. Hewitt Fan = joke. lol
Hewitt Fan
March 26th, 2011
12:54 pm
@Supersize that order, mutt Did you guys watch the Michigan Duke game?..the refs cheated Michigan all game..go and check the Michigan fan boards..they are still hot..ACC refs called the game, it’s strange that as soon as Duke got away from the ACC refs, they got blown out..Time for GT fans to use their heads! And i don’t run the Atlanta Celtics…the Mccray brothers are the ceo and General Manager..We are sick of the bs from GT fans and your dad Mark Bradley!
Hewitt Fan
March 26th, 2011
12:59 pm
@5150 UOAD Craig would have been a better choice..Why stop listening to Mark Bradley now?..the only smart idea he has ever had, Gt refused to listen..Hire Craig and GT starts back getting Celtics..if not..well…..
@GT65 ok, i gurantee i get the last laugh..GT has ruined their relationships that Hewitt had to reestablish in the AAU circuits..Just watch..
Paul in RDU
March 26th, 2011
1:00 pm
POAD
Duke hired Coach K after Bill Foster left voluntarily to become coach at SC. He had Duke in the Elite Eight in his final year.
Duke wasn’t the only school to hire a young coach in 1980. NCSU hired Jimmy V the same year and GT hired Bobby a year later. The ACC truly was a great basketball conference in the mid 80’s. As well as the 3 young guys, Dean Smith was at UNC, Lefty at MD, Terry Holland at UVA
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
1:04 pm
Every teams fans always think they got Jobbed by the Referees. Do you think sometimes the refs are right Hewitt Fan? Do you think Coach K teaches his kids Disciplined Fundamental basketball and the refs see that?
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
1:08 pm
Supersize, boy are you prescient! That did not take but 24 minutes! I know it is hard for us old farts to accept, but an old white guy in a suit just does not relate to today’s kids, especially top-flight basketball talent. Even look at Bob Huggins, he is trying to channel his inner guerilla.
Not Excited, when you move up in conference level, you move up in talent level available. I believe if you can win on one level, you should be able to replicate your success on the next level.
Paul in RDU
March 26th, 2011
1:09 pm
The referees in the Duke-Michigan game were Verne Harris, Ed Corbett and Gary Maxwell
Verne Harris worked 0 ACC games in 2010-11 He worked 11 MWC and 13 WAC games
Ed Corbett worked 8 ACC games and 27 Big East games – he is basically a Big East ref
Gary Maxwell worked <4 ACC games – he is basically an SEC ref
http://statsheet.com/mcb/referees
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
1:10 pm
The “Supersize” post at 1:01PM is the faker. But, I do agree with what he said. LOL
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
1:10 pm
Yes PAUL Bill had Duke in the NCAA his last 3 years before heading to replace the Legend McGuire at USC. That is what I was saying. Duke has looking Great and the coach left so they had to pick a new coach. I am sure the fans were not all happy back then, but now they are happy. It is always hurts when the coach Choses to leave when he was on TOP.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
1:11 pm
Umm…If anyone says that PH is a bad coach, they obviously dont know anything about basketball. As hard for it is to admit, when equipped with a solid team w/o injuries, etc. PH is a pretty good coach. He was sought after just last year…right? No hoax there. He is recognized around the NCAA as a good coach. Again, PH simply ran his course at Tech. This has nothing to do with the AAU and all that other crap. Tech needs a good hire now. A coach who has relatively good head coaching exp., is a great recruiter (primarily), and has a good rapport with the players. Tech does not need to hire an experiment such as former players, or totally inexperienced coaches. Everyone is getting excited about Richmond’s coach and others, but we must be reminded that these coaches are successful with the programs they have there. There is no guarantee that their success will carry over to Tech. DRAD must weigh this carefully in the search. To have a predetermined candidate could be suicide to the program, especially if all options have not been taken into consideration. Go Jackets!
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
1:12 pm
IL Jacket, you lost me. 24 minutes???
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
1:14 pm
gomabman2, no matter what the age or experience, there is NEVER a guarantee at all. It’s all pretty much a crap shoot. You just try to base the decision on good logic and not emotions
GT65
March 26th, 2011
1:16 pm
Does anyone have an old Keith Brooking high school year book?
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
1:16 pm
PAUL
Are you calling the GOD of AAU players HEWITT FAN a Liar? LMFAO!
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
1:16 pm
The Coach K hire obviously was a great one. The main thing he had going for him, as far as I can tell, was the recommendation of Bob Knight. This should be a lesson to all of us not to be too quick to judge DRad choice when it is announced.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
1:18 pm
5150 UOAD, I wouldn’t call Hewitt Fan so much a liar as a damn fool.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
1:19 pm
By the way, how’s the weather in Atlanta right now? Beginning to storm here in Augusta. Might have to shut down this computer soon
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
1:19 pm
GT65 why? You might be able to look up Coweta High on-line.
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
1:19 pm
My bad, 26 minutes. The no SHAKA Zulu comment.
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
1:20 pm
Has pretty much blown pas us for now, but more bad weather on the way they say.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
1:23 pm
well, I guess we’re just beginning to get what’s already passed Atl. And if you’re going to get more, then we will probably get more later too. So much for the fantastic Spring weather of the last few days. But at least today I actually have a reason to stay inside. lol
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
1:26 pm
Supersize, how are the azaleas going to look for that little “toonamint” you guys hold. Is there a run on dry ice?
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
1:26 pm
Supersize, that is what I said…there is no guarantee (when dealing with mediocre choices). But there are choices that would guarantee success (outside of major catastrophies): i.e. Calipari, Coach K, Anthony Grant, Pitino, Boeheim, etc. These guys create results. And if Tech wants results, they will have to either pay for it, or resort to what you call “crap shoots”.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
1:29 pm
IL Jacket, most of the small to medium-sized azaleas in Augusta are already in full bloom, as are the dogwoods. Most of the azaleas on the course are much larger and bloom later. They might be ok come the week of the tournament, but the small ones will be gone by then. You’ll just have to enjoy the lush green of the fairways and greens, I guess. The dry ice story is apparently just an old wives’ tale; the groundskeepers at the National deny every putting ice on the plants.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
1:32 pm
gomabman2, I’m not sure I would include Anthony Grant in that list. However, there are not many schools who could afford to hire the likes of the others you mentioned, plus a few more, taking them away from the jobs they already have. So with almost any coaching change at any school, it is somewhat of a crap shoot.
Hewitt Fan
March 26th, 2011
1:36 pm
@5150 UOAD no it is only one team in the nation got refs cheat for…Please whenever have time away from your farm..go to truthaboutDook.com…just read the quotes and stories from all over the nation.Its sad..I wish Gt could get out of the ACC…Refs have bad days, but every game for Duke is called unfair…
@Paul in RDU 2 out of 3 worked ACC games..so once again i am right…did you watch the game?..Did you hear the announcers?…I don’t think you guys watch the games at all..You love to try to make me out of an liar, but i caught you being a hypocrite and exposed you…Don’t make me do it again..lol
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
1:36 pm
Thanks for the update. Irrespective of what the calendar says I always feel like Spring has arrived when the Masters is played. 28 degrees today, high this week 37-it is partly sunny though.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
1:38 pm
Supersize, that is just it…you get what you pay for.
GT65
March 26th, 2011
1:40 pm
5150 UOAD, I used to film the Coweta High football practices while Keith was in high school(I quit after Keith went to college). Was really just looking for a keep-sake from those days.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
1:42 pm
Supersize, contrary to popular belief…PH is not a crap shoot, really. But to spend over a mill on Gregory or Neal, or Price would be a “crap shoot”. I hate to say it, but it is what it is. Who would you pick, Gregory or Hewitt?
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
1:42 pm
GT65 ok I just wondered. So you really want the actual Book. AHHAH good luck on you quest.
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
1:48 pm
What schools that are looking for coaches have called Paul Hewitt?
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
1:50 pm
gomabman2, Price would be worse than a crap shoot. Neal is probably a risky but worthwhile bet for a gambler; I know absolutely nothing about Gregory. As far as your closing question, Hewitt is gone, so he is out of the picture. Could Gregory be better? Who knows. Could he be worse? Of course. I don’t want Gregory, and I definitely don’t want Price, but I sure am glad Hewitt is gone.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
1:51 pm
IL Jacket, do you ever come down for the Masters? Or have you ever been? I’m neither a golfer nor a gardener, but I have been every year since I was 11 years old, and in addition to the excitement of the tournament, it’s got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth every April.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
2:02 pm
If by “stinkface” you mean drunk, hell, the beer on the course is cheap enough to get pretty well wiped out there….LOL. Plenty of college kids do that on number 16 every year.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
2:02 pm
Huh? Were you around last year? PH was offered the St. John’s job. Dont think that he has not been offered others. I’m not a PH fan per se, but it is what it is. He is a pretty good all around coach, great recruiter, which is the most important ingredient in college coaching.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
2:02 pm
Supersize at 2:20 is the faker. I don’t even know a Gary. And I doubt the faker has tickets anyway.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
2:05 pm
gomabman2, I quit going after last year. For one thing the late night drive back to Augusta is more than I can confidently handle anymore. But I got tired of seeing all the underperforming teams with the same old tired excuses from Hewitt.
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
2:05 pm
Ah, the imposter is back. The truth of the matter is, I have been to a practice round once-saw Tiger and Greg Norman tour the course late on a Monday, believe it was 1997. My mother is going to the Tuesday practice round-a first for her. She always wanted to see it live and this year my brother and I were able to get tickets for her. I hope the weather is nice.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
2:05 pm
IL Jacket ????
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
2:07 pm
OK, IL Jacket, I didn’t think that was you, and that last comment confirmed it. You need to report that. I don’t know that it does any good, but I have reported my imposter several times. Doesn’t seem to have done any good yet, but maybe one of these days, somebody WILL do something about it. Where does your mother live? Are you originally from down this way?
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
2:10 pm
Hewitt Fan is going to hire Paul Hewitt to cut his grass. Paul will get board just sitting around spending Tech money.
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
2:10 pm
I am originally from Decatur, but mom and her partner wanted to get away from the South.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
2:10 pm
Tournament tickets are going for almost 6K on the scalpers’ market. I wish the scalpers would pay that much for them; I could be a wealthy man. lol
juvenal
March 26th, 2011
2:10 pm
weather awful in NGA, so much for turkey season-2 runs in, only watch baseball when we’re on the tube(FSS)-boring, too much minutae-wsa either the worst call or stupidest rule ever, our guy puts his bat over the plate dodging a ball, gets hit, called OUT 3rd strike/3rd out!!???!!-roundball at 4:30, rather be outside-lived in augusta 3 years, hated the summers-at least you can read during a baseball game, less boring than golf or tennis……
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
2:13 pm
juvenal, summers in Augusta definitely suck. I’m not a golfer and seldom watch it on the tube, but actually attending the Masters is not boring in the least. It can be as exciting on the final day as any sporting event anywhere.
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
2:13 pm
I’ll do that. Yes, lest I give the imposter too much information, I grew up in North Georgia and most of my family still lives there.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
2:14 pm
Supersize…I can understand that. Giving credit where it is due, PH made what is called “excuses” because he really cares about GT and its players. I became unsettled about the program a couple of years ago and really thought PH would be gone then. But PH has done about as much as he could do at Tech, and respectfully. He managed to put together some good teams, with some of the nation’s best bb players. It was to his demise that enough talented players hung around more than a couple years. And he was unable to get a couple of good centers as well. I wish him much success as well as GT’s search for a good coach.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
2:17 pm
My imposter, if he has read anything I have typed, already knows where I am from but says that he is from somewhere in SC. He also claims to be black. If he didn’t change his name to whatever I might change mine to to distinguish myself from him, I might assume that he was just an innocent person who happened to choose the same name. But he’s gone way beyond that. Funny thing is though that some of what he says I actually agree with. He hasn’t been a contrarian; just a nuisance.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
2:18 pm
gomabman2, I don’t wish PH any bad luck either. It’s not his fault he had that absurd contract, or we might have let him go before it became such an issue.
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
2:22 pm
Imposter, you really are sick man. And yes I know you are a grown man and not a kid, so what pleasure you get impersonating others who are just trying to keep up with what is going on at their alma mater and otherwise talk sports, I’ll never know. You should talk to your therapist about it.
juvenal
March 26th, 2011
2:24 pm
(sniff) never had a poser-after MCG, St. Louis, then WR-like the hills, except when it snows-always cools off at night…….
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
2:27 pm
I’m guessing 2:17 is the fake.
Jacket Man
March 26th, 2011
2:29 pm
Mooney has his “official” interview today and this should get wrapped up rather quickly from here.
juvenal
March 26th, 2011
2:29 pm
Il J-mid-west, hot in the summer-cold in the winter-nobody lives there unless thet are born there(my Dad was)……
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
2:29 pm
No, 2:17 and 2:18 were me. I’m white and from Augusta. My imposter is black and from somewhere in SC
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
2:30 pm
Supersize, it is a little disappointing that so many of us Americans get caught up into the money issue. If my job wanted to offer me a good contract based on certain factors, I along with no one else would turn it down. So, the fan base, media, etc. must understand that the athlete has the upper hand in college sports to the point that they can hold a program at bay with their choices of where to attend school, and when they are going to leave. And those choices have run the course at GT. PH just happened to be at the wheel. Same thing happened with Cremins. And if Tech does not think fiscally as well as intelligent about the next coach (recruiter), they will start a revolving door at the bb coach position.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
2:37 pm
gomabman2, I totally agree
juvenal
March 26th, 2011
2:39 pm
this Bradley guy can pitch……….
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
2:43 pm
juvenal
What are you talking about? Are you watching Tech v Miami baseball game?
juvenal
March 26th, 2011
2:45 pm
3-1, solo homer, we’re into their bullpen-FSS…….
juvenal
March 26th, 2011
2:51 pm
he was safe! met Morris once,great guy, wish him the best when they don’t play us, only time i can say that about the ooh-except out of ACC…
Tech Fan
March 26th, 2011
2:56 pm
Jacket Man, where did that come from?
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
2:57 pm
4 hits and 4 errors. I can’t believe GT is winning. Errors cost teams Wins.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
3:02 pm
7th inning looking good so far
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
3:04 pm
Well, that sucked
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
3:12 pm
Supersize, I just hope that GT’s choice is not made because of money or lack thereof. If they have to pay an Anthony Grant, Smart, or Stevens, then by all means pay them. But definitely, they should not go out an make the choice part of an experiment. This move will be crucial. I hope that they do not lose sight of that.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
3:14 pm
Again, gomabman2, I totally agree. And I hope that choice isn’t an emotional one based on the “demands” of certain alumni who THINK that by keeping it “in the family,” we can’t go wrong.
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
3:15 pm
Tech trying to give it away here in the bottom of the 7th.
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
3:18 pm
DAMN it looks OVER. Need a DP right here. I say let Bradley finish it.
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
3:23 pm
Had the Double play and screwed it up. ERRORS kill chances to win games.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
3:28 pm
Well, we escaped. Could have been a lot worse. Two innings to get it back.
Tech Fan
March 26th, 2011
3:31 pm
Ok, Jacketsonline.com has reported Mooney is interviewing today.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
3:56 pm
HERE IT IS!!!!!
People think I’m crazy because I keep saying if I were Stevens I wouldn’t leave Butler. Well here it is spelled out for you. THIS IS WHY YOU STAY AT BUTLER, GONZAGA, GEORGE MASON!!! And just think….they get paid $1-2M per year to do THIS…..with no pressure and less stress. Awesome.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news;_ylt=AmBBs7cjPGZAZJ3hJGJ8eX05nYcB?slug=lc-carpenter_bulldogs_lost_cinderella_tag_long_ago_032511
So, the AJC Sports staff doesn't work on weekends?
March 26th, 2011
4:07 pm
Apparently not.
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
4:18 pm
What a SHOT. Kid was 1 for 10 on the season. Now the pitchers need to lock it down.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
4:20 pm
yeah, THAT was impressive
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
4:20 pm
Thanks for the link Tech Forever. But a 12 year contract for Stevens-who is the AD, Dave Braine.
Nice move by Danny Hall. Martin hits PH homerun. Now hold ‘em Jackets.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
4:20 pm
We are going to hire Chris Mooney today or tomorrow, I feel. And I’m going to support him 100%. And I’m also going to say right now we’ll be looking for a new Head Coach in 5 seasons or less. Why?
I watched the whole game the other night to see what are the differences in his style and the Princeton style and it’s actually pretty simple. The overall concept of the offense is the exact same; backdoor cuts off doubel screens and hitting the three point shot. The one thing Chris has added is dribble penetration off the second or throd pass from the elbow. Basically once the ball has made it’s 1st rotation and is back in the hands of the point he has the option to dribble penetrate and shoot or kick if it’s there. Now here is my problem with it.
This is will not work in the ACC. Let me say that again, THIS SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK IN THE ACC. Why? Kansas showed us why. The athletes are bigger and more importantly faster. Taking away the backdoor in a power league is nothing new…..and it’s so easy it’s why no one runs the system in power leagues any longer as a staple of their offense. So all that is left is to have one strong on the ball defender and you can shut it down. You can stay in the game by hitting open threes but if you’re not hitting your shot, like Richmond struggled with vs Kansas, you’re going to get blown out. This is EXACTLY how Kansas shut it down and it’s EXACTLY how Georgia Tech beat Richmond earlier in the year. To make matters worse the teams in the power conference are so adept at running box and 1 and extended zone defenses it will make it even MORE difficult for this offense to be successful.
I hope I’m wrong, but I’d bet money I’m not. Regardless I’ll root for the guy to be successful and the team to WIN. What we’re going to see out Georgia Tech next year with Mooney is some really close wins and some really bad blowout losses.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
4:26 pm
Tech Forever, I’m not arguing with you, but wouldn’t you expect Tech to be able to have better, bigger, stronger, faster athletes on the team than Richmond does? If that is the case, could the system not work against similar athletes on other ACC or national teams?
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
4:28 pm
Tech Forever, agree with your sentiments. That is why I have never been big on this type of offense. It always seemed to be used by teams trying to cover up a lack of athleticism. The other thing I would add about the top ACC teams is their length. Did you see how badly UNC made Marquette look, why even Zeller was denying passes. If it is Mooney, I will support him but I fear for his success.
At least Beesball is looking good.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
4:28 pm
I wish this baseball game would hurry up and end. It’s time for basketball, and I have to run to the store too. I just don’t want to miss the end of the game.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
4:30 pm
WOW. I don’t think I need to wait for the end of the game now. I think we just put it away. GO JACKETS!!!!!!
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
4:30 pm
Wow, let’s save some of these runs for when we need them.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
4:31 pm
IL Jacket, the way we played in the 8th and 9th innings, I think we DID need them. lol
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
4:34 pm
I think we are pretty safe now, though. Who you favoring in today’s BB games?
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
4:38 pm
Supersize, there in lies the key! Good argument by 4ever but Kansas has and gets better athletes. GT has and gets better athletes. Richmond really didnt beat anybody worth mentioning in the tournament. Recruiting is the bottom line in college sports. Hmm…Mooney…if his recruiting is superior, not mediocre, he’ll win big at Tech. If he cant get the athletes like Cremins and Hewitt did, I will echo 4ever, 3-5 years tops!
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
4:40 pm
Favor Florida and UConn, Pull for Butler and Arizona. lol
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
4:41 pm
gomabman2, can’t argue with that. same sentiments here. Off to the store real quick. Be back later.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
4:43 pm
Safe travels…Sam Adams? LOL
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
4:44 pm
Supersize that order, mutt
IL Jacket answered the question. The equalizer is the length top teams have and the fact that the top big men can play away from the basket. So they can play a man on man defense, be 4, 5, or 6 feet away from their guy and still deny the pass. In the A-10 is the defender isn’t in the guy’s shorts that offense will make the defense look really bad.
At the ACC level for an offense to be successful it has to take advantage of match-ups, unless you go the easy route and simply run a clearout set ala the NBA which so many are now going to (Calipari). Mooney’s offense does this at the A-10 level, but at the ACC level teams aren’t forced to match-up at all because of their speed and length. They’ll defend us by guarding space….and if they do that and we’re not hitting outside shots we’re in trouble…..and unfortunately for us this team has already demostrated it can’t hit a shot…..or even really create one.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
4:48 pm
gomabman2
Having better athletes won;t help this offense. It’s methodical and the method doesn’t change whether Michael Jordan is at guard or I am. If the other teams don’t have the athletes to defend it (A-10) then you have to play man on man and hustle your tail off. If you do have the athletes you can sit back and guard space in a loose man to man, box and one, extended zone, whatever, because you have the athleticism and length to make up the difference in distance.
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
4:51 pm
Tech Forever, I was surprised last night at how many iso plays Calipari ran. It was very effective against OSU. Maybe I hadn’t paid a lot of attention to UK’s offense this year, but it did look very NBA. The time I got to see VCU last night, they appeared to also be running a lot of isos. I was impressed with Smart. Obviously, he had some better athletes than I appreciated.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
4:52 pm
Now Kansas could have sagged back and easily won that game by 10 or 12 or 15….but that’s not Bill Self. So they actually played a loose man defense on the baseline guarding space and then defended the 3 tight on the perimeter…..the worst of both worlds for that offense.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
5:01 pm
Tech4ever, I have agreed with you before, but if you have athletes, you can play dead and win. Not just one Jordan, but several Jordans, as he was slightly above average at UNC (uh oh…ouch). Basketball is multi dimensional. That what makes each individual team and coach different. In the NCAA tourney, and during the reg season, a team has to prepare for each team they play because of the parity. Talent trumps any one particular system. And occasionally, heart trumps talent.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
5:01 pm
IL Jacket
as long as Calipari can get good FAST guards he’ll be successful. I wasn’t too surprised at the outcome as OSU is really slow. They won’t have that advantage against UNC because UNCA won’t be so preoccupied with the guards that UK’s big men will go off. UNC will defend the whole floor. It’ll be a really good game.
VCU actually runs the exact same offense as Florida and Louisville with one difference. It’s basically a cross-cutting motion offense working the ball left to right looking for an entry, cut, or open three. The difference in VCU is that they don’t have the size so they rely on one man going box to box off the screens instead of one box to box and one cutting to the box. In other words, whereas Florida will run Parsons in a cross cut from the three point line to the other side of the lane he has the freedom to stop on the box or continue through to the corner depending on who has him coming off the screens. VCU doesn’t have that kind of size so their guys go all the way through everytime to the corner. Where they’re having success is teams aren’t used to it so either they’re lagging too far behind off the 2nd screen or they’re not switching quick enough off the second screen. Then when they do make the adjustment it leaves the middle open to dribble penetration by Rodriguez. It’s a lethal offense for them….but remember, to get this far they have to be shooting extremely well….if VCU isn’t 40+% from behind the arch in every game there’s no way they make it as far as they have. Florida and Louisville don’t have to shoot that well from behind the arch because they have the size to stop on the box or at the intermediate range off their cross-cuts. I LOVE this offense!!!
5150 UOAD
March 26th, 2011
5:01 pm
Well that was a great win but damn lets do it in 9 innings tomorrow.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
5:06 pm
I remember when Andre Miller had the team on his back at Utah playing Kentucky for the title. If he had more talent at 3 more spots, he would be wearing a ring. No matter what O you run, talent is the key. That is why recruiting is so vital in college ball. So, I’m rooting for this talented Buter team who also has heart.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
5:06 pm
gomabman2
“Talent trumps any one particular system”. That is 100% false. If that were true Calipari would have won three, four, or even five national championships by now. Duke isn’t Duke because of their athletes. Duke is Duke because they run that motion offense regardless of who’s on the floor to such precision that every option is checked. On a yearly basis I garner Duke rarely if ever has the best athletes in the ACC….yet they’re always the team to beat.
Better athletes do not make an inferior offensive system work better anymore than bad athletes make a great system work less effective.
And with my injection of Michael Jordan I had the 1992 version in mind….not the 1984 version.
juvenal
March 26th, 2011
5:07 pm
9 run 10th-17 FR, most in bcs-maybe they will be young enough to forget to choke while watching the draft-mostly home-grown….met the GaSt U coach, nice guy(said he’d get me tix for Omaha if they went), but they were lucky to catch us early, hope to to see them at the Rusty C. in a regional(yes, i think i’m gonna catch a few, as boring as baseball is)….
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
5:07 pm
UNC will lose…Kentucky has more talent. GT even got that butt!
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
5:10 pm
Yeah, for UK, it was really about the guard mismatches and the Kentucky guards beating their guy round the corner. At the end of the day, that game was really won on the defensive end I thought. That they could defend Sullinger without the doubleteam allowed them to defend Deblier and the arc.
Bill Engvall
March 26th, 2011
5:11 pm
Here’s an incredible sourse: 9 out of 10!
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
5:11 pm
gomabman2
I think you’re right. I don’t see Knight having two bad scoring games in a row and if he starts going off UNC’s young guards might start getting preoccupied and stop defending the passing lanes leaving the bigs on an island to fend for themselves. But I will admit I’d rather have Roy coaching my team then Calipari.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
5:12 pm
Well, we have found an argument…just because Cal is there does not mean that he has the best talent year in and out. Nor does Duke…and occasionally, a team needs breaks to win. But generally speaking, talent prevails. Duke recruits the best athletes yearly, and as a result, they are in the dance more often than anyone.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
5:14 pm
Roy Williams is another Phil Jax (ouch). I would love to see him at, hmm, Richmond…and see what happens…he only goes where he will win. I am surprised he does not run the triangle offense…lol
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
5:19 pm
I’m back now. Well, I am obviously out my league here. You guys know a helluva lot more about b’ball than I do. So I certainly can’t and won’t argue with you; the best I can do is nod my head or lift my eyebrows….LOL All I can say that I think we all agree on is that whether it’s Mooney or somebody else, I HOPE the coach can recruit and get the most out of his players on the floor. Hopefully too, no coach is so tied into one “system” that he can’t tweak it or change it to meet the needs and produce a winner.
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
5:19 pm
Gomabman2, I’m going to have to go with Tech Forever here. I am constantly amazed that Duke does as well as they do against UNC. UNC always seems to have the better athletes. This year they certainly did, yet Duke won 2 of 3. It really is the Duke system and the discipline the players have in executing it that is responsible for their success. They do get good players, but UNC has better ones.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
5:19 pm
Oh, there is no inferior system in sports. Systems are developed because of the wide range of flexibility a coach has in a particular sport. But no matter if its ISO, Box and one, 2-3 zone, 1-2-2, wishbone (football), wing-t…if you dont have the athletes in the key positions you are dead in the water.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
5:20 pm
gomabman2
3 to 5 years….new coach. That’s all I’ll say. I will however copy and paste this discussion to review in 2014.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
5:23 pm
UNC did not have better athletes this year. So that would mean that GT had better athletes than UNC, or was PH’s system better? HMmmm. Carolina hasnt played anyone yet? Just as Sir Chas. said the other night, look at the big east. You take one player from their teams and they barely survive. UNC will meet their match against a talented team and coach 2-morrow…
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
5:24 pm
T-4ever…you are right if in fact they get Mooney. BUT…if he comes in an recruits the heck out of the southeast and east coast…watch out ACC!
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
5:30 pm
gomabman2
The problem with your argument is that it’s in a vacuum. You’re saying that all systems work better with better athletes and that sinply is not true. The double screen backdoor system relies on athleticism probably the least of any system there is…..that’s why nearly every Ivy League team runs it. Injecting better athletes into a strict prescribed offense does nothing…..it’s like putting nitro-fuel into a Honda, so what…..it’s still a Honda. so whereas an iso, inside-outside, and clearout offensive system relies heavily on the athleticism of the players running it Mooney’s does not.
And as far as athleticism goes I’d say Georgia Tech have every bit the athletes UNC had this year and both teams had better athletes than Duke…..thus proving better athletes aren’t always the answer.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
5:33 pm
gomabman2
He could get the top 5 athletes in the SE and unless he changes to a motion offense it won’t matter. If he stays with what he knows and what he’s been doing on the offensive end we still won’t be successful. I’ll add that I fear he’s going to have a hard time getting the better players to come play in this system…..as if it weren’t hard enough to get them to come take calculus already.
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
5:35 pm
Gomabman2, we’ll have to agree to disagree. With Irving out most of the year, I don’t think it was that close. To call the UK-UNC matchup, you have to know how UNC will shoot the outside shot. If they shoot the way they shot in the first half of the Marquette game, UNC wins. If they shoot the way they did in the ACC Championship, UK wins. If they can provide Zeller room to operate they can win.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
5:37 pm
Last post and I gotta git.
If we hire Mooney I have to believe Hewitt will be sitting in his living room and the though, “are you kidding me? I got canned for that?” will cross his mind. And to be honest, I can’t blame him.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
5:38 pm
Does anyone know for a fact that Mooney is absolutely tied into that system he runs at Richmond, or does he run it there because it works against the majority of his competition? Would he without question run the same system at a school where he was able to recruit different athletes and had to play against better overall competition? Another way of putting it is does he attempt to build his team around his ideas, or is he willing, and able, to adapt his coaching style to the team he has and the competition he faces?
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
5:41 pm
Wow…that’s why my nickname is Hoover…kidding…Duke had better players…they just became over confident, and got their you know what’s kicked. I cant stand the Dukies, but they got something for your butt every single “blasted” year. Where other teams have had bad years, this team keeps on keepin on. And this year they have presumably, Mr. Naismith winner. But everyone will see tomorrow how talent will kick NC out of the tourney. Heck, Duke beat em twice. Both Duke and GT whipped them by about 20 points. They are done. Nice easy ride for them…and Phil Jackson, I mean, Roy Will…LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
5:41 pm
Like I said, I’m out of my league here, so that may be a totally stupid question.
Tech Forever
March 26th, 2011
5:47 pm
Supersize that order, mutt
Great questions and points. I don’t know the answers obviously. I only know that historically speaking in college basketball the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree and habits are hard to change. If that’s what he ran vs Kansas the other night I have no reason to believe he’s run anything other than that since he got the job at Air Force nor will run anything other than that in the future. But then again who knows. Calipari’s offense now is completely different than what he ran at UMASS….of course he brought it from his short stint in the NBA after UMASS…but again anything’s possible. Maybe Mooney will go to a clinic and have a epiphany or maybe Coach Carril will call and tell him not to run it.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
5:50 pm
No question is stupid Sup…contrary to belief in his system, if he can get some quality athletes, his system will be fine. Basketball was not invented to be one dimensional. But of course, while having the good athletes, many intangibles will play into having a great team. Will the teams gel well, will players stay in school? Will they remain healthy? ETC.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
5:59 pm
Thanks for the vote of confidence, guys, LOL. Like I said earlier, whoever Tech gets, I just hope they can recruit and build whatever system they implement into a machine. I’ll be happy if we consistently play well and at least win the ones we SHOULD win. Do that, and we’ll always win a few that we shouldn’t either. Do that, and who knows what might happen.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
6:00 pm
Time to get some dinner here. I’ll check back later to see what’s going on. Certainly been nice to chat with a few guys who actually have intelligent comments to make rather than having to put up with those mutts who don’t know crap about anything (not all mutts, obviously, but most of them who pop in here). Later, guys
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
6:02 pm
Yeah, me too, Supersize. The funny thing is, think if PH had his players for 3 years all the time like Duke. Coach K and UNC would not stand a chance. But, if “IF was a Fifth”. LOL
Dadgum......
March 26th, 2011
6:06 pm
For someone who asked earlier, Hewitt is coaching USA Basketball in the FIBA World Tourney this year. Basically he is taking a sabbatical for the year from NCAA. Funny how making a 100 large per month changes the immediate need to coach, huh.
Still no word here in Richmond that Mooney has accepted the job. The offer has been extended though. I think we will see it crawling across the screen tonight. Tomorrow at the latest.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
6:26 pm
That’s heart Butler! Brad Stevens for GT coach.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
6:37 pm
Donovan is a chicken! He conceded by takin out his star only because he has 4 fouls.
geez
March 26th, 2011
6:49 pm
hey great reporting there by Jacketsonline, more like Jacketsondrugs, after the GT hiring committee gets through talking with Mooney, they are going to meet with Brad Stevens between the first and 2nd OT’s. Then fly over to where SHaka is and have it all wrapped up by Sunday night, hahahahahahahahaha
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
6:54 pm
Geez, they better call Brad Stevens’ agent like right now before they win this game! Offer him the kitchen sink, the aeronautical engineering bldg. LOL
geez
March 26th, 2011
6:54 pm
you bloggers are liars, dadgum especially
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
7:00 pm
YAY !!!!!!! Go Butler !!!!!
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
7:03 pm
Heart trumps talent! Brad Stevens coach of the year!
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
7:04 pm
No doubt about it, gomab……and by the way, what the heck does your name mean? lol
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
7:04 pm
Is Billy Donovan stupid or are his players just undisciplined? Three chances to win the game and they settle for 35 foot jump shots.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
7:09 pm
Don’t knock it, IL. I’m sure you’re glad Butler won, aren’t you?
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
7:10 pm
Fraternal name. And yes, Billy D is stupid. He took out his star, scared he was going to foul out in case there was overtime. Chicken move. Win with star, lose with star. Now they can watch the Final Four with me! Suckers. He had one road map in his career. Noah, Horford, and company. He sucks! LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
7:10 pm
Of course, this means that we won’t have coach till after next weekend now. LOL
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
7:15 pm
If they are smart, they will at least see what Stephens would say, unless they have already talked to him. Interested in seeing how well UConn will play. Rooting for the talented Arizona personally.
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
7:15 pm
Supersize, one bracket was still looking pretty good, but I certainly didn’t have Butler. Actually missed them from the start. Still it is good for college basketball.
collegeballfan
March 26th, 2011
8:00 pm
Can Brad Stevens at Butler recruit? Does Brad Stevens need to recruit?
Here is his last 5 recruiting classes per Scout.com’s star rating system:
2007 – 1 three star & 1 two star
2008 – 5 two stars
2009 – 1 three star
2010 – 2 three stars & 1 two star
2011 – 2 three stars, 1 two star and 1 N/R
And the guy has his team in the Final 4 for the second straight year.
The second straight damn year!
With 2 and 3 star players!
Two straight years in the Final 4!!!
If Tech does not make an offer to this guy they are ……….. well I can’t think of an appropriate word.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
8:09 pm
True collegeballfan
Dadgum......
March 26th, 2011
8:13 pm
Geez…..really? Mooney is mulling over an offer. Has had the Parameters of the job a week before the ACC tourney. It’s his job to give up but trust me that comes from bigger liars (oops,boosters)than me. Peace out!
GTBasketbal Fan
March 26th, 2011
8:14 pm
Have you done your research on Doug Wojick. This guy is a great choice! 1st…. look at his background as an assistant. When Roy won his first National Championship at UNC that was Doug’s recruiting class. 2nd…. he leaves UNC and goes to Michigan State and works with Tom Izzo who knows how to run a program and develop coaches. He recruits for Tom and wins a National Championship there. 3rd…. He gets hired for his first college coaching job at Tulsa and inherits a program that fell apart after all those great coaches left for big schools. 4th point… Before he got there Tulsa gave it to an old assistant who didn’t recruit after the GREAT run Tulsa had. The program fell apart and he came in to clean it up. He comes in there and has them at the top of the league and competiting for championships against Memphis (Calipari) and Houston. 5th… He gets the C-USA tournament out of Memphis and into Tulsa. 6th… He graduated from Navy and played with David Robinson. He is a hard nose coach and knows what it takes at an Academic School. Tulsa is considered the Harvard of the Mid-West. Doug is a GREAT CHOICE!! He gets it and is familiar with the ACC and winning National Championships!
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
8:19 pm
Wojick…? Surely, we deserve the best money can buy! I am about to puke!
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
8:25 pm
Power outage here for the past hour. Did I miss anything? lol
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
8:32 pm
Nah, same ramblin bout insignificant coaches for our beloved program! LOL
FullMetalJacket
March 26th, 2011
8:33 pm
jacketsonline is reporting that Mooney and Tech AA have met today to discuss the position.
GT65
March 26th, 2011
8:35 pm
Thanks again dadgum. Keep us informed. Hope Mooney will hurry up and let Drads know his answer.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 26th, 2011
8:37 pm
Is anybody else besides me who’s watching the game on now get periodic split-second blackouts. This has been going on all afternoon and again since my power came back up. I tried calling my local station, but obviously nobody answered. I can’t tell if it’s the station, CBS, or my cable provider. I know it’s not my TV, since it happens on more than one TV in my house.
FullMetalJacket
March 26th, 2011
8:38 pm
Nobody who knows anything reliable is talking, so anybody not named Radakovich, Fogler, Peterson, or Hogan knows anything for sure. I do not assume that Mooney would take the job even if offered, as there are too many openings and too many variables in play. But, it would be a relief to know we had taken our shot with him and could move on to other candidates, at least. He is the unofficial favorite for the position, it seems, and I think it would be a good match, but none of us knows what he wants or what DRad thinks about him.
FullMetalJacket
March 26th, 2011
8:40 pm
I’m in Charlotte now and the HD signal has been flawless.
Dadgum......
March 26th, 2011
8:44 pm
Just for the record, Mooney is not my choice. Anthony Grant is. Mooney is top 5 for sure and a solid choice. Not sure how exciting he is but recruiting and wins will be the criteria.
FullMetalJacket
March 26th, 2011
8:47 pm
To me, the most annoying posts during this whole process have been the incessant clamorings for Price and the demands for DRad to ask Brad Stevens to come to Tech (as if DRad was afraid to do so). I am as guilty as the next guy (probably much more so) about wanting to float out ideas and speculate, but we all have to trust DRad’s judgment. There is absolutely no chance that DRad would “forget” or “be afraid” to contact Butler’s Stevens IF there is the slightest chance he would be interested. I may be naive in some ways, but I do believe that good AD’s know what the lay of the land is, generally, and that DRad is a darn good AD.
FullMetalJacket
March 26th, 2011
8:50 pm
Mooney would be my first choice, Marshall second. Grant is way down my list and (I believe) not likely to leave Bama. Wojo and Smart would round out my list. I wouldn’t fall over and die if Neal or Price were chosen, but I would be extremely surprised.
FullMetalJacket
March 26th, 2011
8:50 pm
Of course I haven’t interviewed any of them, nor do I know the inner working of the GTAA.
Dadgum......
March 26th, 2011
8:52 pm
I can promise all here that Drad and Mooney have a mutual admiration. Agreed with Full Metal that Mooney indeed could turn down the offer. Mooney graduates 5 of his 6 main players. He has pretty much gone as Far as you can go with Richmond. I still don’t see him turning down the ACC and GT at all. He is going somewhere for sure.
GT65
March 26th, 2011
8:58 pm
My list was Grant, Mooney, Stevens, Beilein and Marshall in any order.
FullMetalJacket
March 26th, 2011
8:59 pm
What worries me about Grant is his performance at Alabama, where he’s only been for two years. He was very good at VCU (then again, Smart has been good there too, with Grant’s recruits) but hasn’t taken Bama to the NCAA. This year’s 12-4 conference record (a down year for the division) improved on last years 6-10 SEC record, but not exactly overwhelming. He just hasn’t proven himself in a high major setting yet, and in a way I’d have been higher on him if he were still winning at VCU. My other big concern is his style of play, which in many ways resembles Hewitt’s, though he appears to be more of a disciplinarian. Bama pays him well, will pay him even better if he’s courted, and the result would be a bidding war we can’t afford.
gomabman2
March 26th, 2011
9:00 pm
Super…the signal is good where I am in south of the ATL area
FullMetalJacket
March 26th, 2011
9:04 pm
Dadgum, I’m encouraged by your assertion that Drad and Mooney like and know each other somewhat. About your first choice Grant, could you give us a couple of specific reasons why you like him, in addition to a winning record? I’d like to know more about him because I think it odd we haven’t heard anything else about him after the initial reports.
GT65
March 26th, 2011
9:06 pm
Chris mack @ Xavier turns down Tenn and their 8 million offer to stay at X……….
IL Jacket
March 26th, 2011
9:33 pm
I still don’t understand why with big crowd support, a nip and tuck game, with plenty of time and behind by two why do you not go to the basket instead of settling for long threes. I just don’t understand Sean Miller’s strategy.
Martin K
March 27th, 2011
12:34 am
how bout Tim Floyd ?
braves70
March 27th, 2011
2:12 am
I see that Tennessee has backed off on their interest in Chris Mooney: The Vols’ interest in Richmond coach Chris Mooney cooled after learning of violations committed by a Mooney assistant at Richmond in 2007.
http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2011/mar/26/rick-byrd-interviews-lawrence-frank-interested-ut/
Anyone know anything about this?
Justafan
March 27th, 2011
8:20 am
braves 70..Go Braves!…nothing to worry about..Mooney has done nothing wrong.
Dadgum......
March 27th, 2011
9:03 am
FullMetal….I had the opportunity to meet Anthony Grant on a couple of occasions as his daughter attended the school where my wife works in Richmond. He is impressive and a winner and a great recruiter. I don’t see a lot of similarities with Hewitt in style of play or coaching. I remember telling him I was sorry to see him leave VCU but couldn’t blame him but added I wish he was going to GT. He said that is a great program but they have a good coach in Hewitt. I bit my tongue at that point. Maybe it is more personal for me but the man impressed me and GT could do a lot worse. Doesn’t look to be happening anyway.
Dadgum......
March 27th, 2011
9:19 am
Man I have to say the more I think about Shaka Smart the more I am thinking he will excite the GT fan base. I was thinking earlier that maybe it was a year or two early for him and GT. That is now wrong. The man has coached his butt off and eventhough most are Grant’s players Grant didn’t draw up that last play against FSU or instill the enthusiasm in the team or fans. Smart has brought high energy.
To that end GT figures to be a limbo team next year. An orphan team if you will without great expectations. Could be a perfect time to Get Smart and let him get another year as HC in a less than ideal environment. While my big GT source swears it is Mooney’s job to lose, could Smart be coming in the back door?
Jack P
March 27th, 2011
11:01 am
Have they thought about hiring a player-coach?
Doug Roberson
March 27th, 2011
11:19 am
They did not meet yesterday, FullMetalJacket.
Diana Ross & the Supremes
March 27th, 2011
11:44 am
…You just keep me hangin’ on….
Ron Dayton
March 27th, 2011
12:24 pm
Brian Gregory? Really? PLEASE hire him!
FullMetalJacket
March 27th, 2011
12:45 pm
So, GT did NOT meet with Mooney after all? Hmmm. Reckon they’ll get around to it. NC State has lowered their sights and are targeting Marshall and Smart (after earlier talk about Miller and Barnes).
FullMetalJacket
March 27th, 2011
12:47 pm
Going to be a long Sunday afternoon, guess I’ll just have to watch Elite Eight and NASCAR….too cool and wet outside to stay in and clean the garage.
William Satterwhite
March 27th, 2011
1:02 pm
Doug, do you have any insight as to where the Gregory rumors may have come from? Did you hear anything independently along those lines in your own digging?
IL Jacket
March 27th, 2011
1:08 pm
Dadgum, my thinking parallels yours. I just never have been excited by Mooney and Shaka Smart appears to bring a lot of passion to his job and his players certainly respond to him. We may nit have a full dossier on his recruiting abilities, but if you have someone with his passion sitting in your living room, I have to believe he is going to win his fair share of the recruiting wars.
William Satterwhite
March 27th, 2011
1:10 pm
To clarify, I’m not asking you to actually out anybody as a source or anything, just wondering if there is indeed a valid source to the rumor.
IL Jacket
March 27th, 2011
1:13 pm
nit=not. Fat finger syndrome.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 27th, 2011
1:41 pm
After a 5 hour power outage last night, causing me to miss the entire AZ-UConn game, I’m back, and hopefully today will be better for me. Still having signal problems on CBS here in Augusta though, and I learned today that it’s not my cable company, because users of another cable provider are experiencing the same periodic loss of image transmission too. Interesting to read that none of the rest of you are having the problem.
Tech Forever
March 27th, 2011
1:44 pm
FullMetalJacket
We’re hearing out here in God’s Country that State has targeted Turgeon pretty hard and Yow has been given an official endorsement of Turgeon from Roy Williams.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 27th, 2011
1:49 pm
IL Jacket, I agree with your last post. I haven’t seen enough of either of them to have an educated opinion about either, but I was a lot more impressed with what I saw of Smart Friday night than I was of Mooney
IL Jacket
March 27th, 2011
2:06 pm
Supersize, no problem with our signal here in northern Illinois. Clear day so satellite signal is good. Come on up, I’ll throw another log on the fire.
Doug Roberson
March 27th, 2011
2:06 pm
I have heard things about Gregory related to Tech’s search but I can’t share the information because of sourcing rules.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 27th, 2011
2:07 pm
Way to tease us, Doug. lol
Supersize that order, mutt
March 27th, 2011
2:09 pm
IL Jacket, I don’t think I could make it in time, but thanks
However, I was having this problem here Friday when it was a perfectly clear day. Something obviously is screwed up at our local CBS affiliate, but naturally nobody answers the phone there when I call.
Doug Roberson
March 27th, 2011
2:09 pm
Sorry, supersize. What I know (or think I know) and what I can report don’t always run on the same channels.
IL Jacket
March 27th, 2011
2:13 pm
Come on, Doug! We aren’t going to tell anyone.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 27th, 2011
2:14 pm
Understand, Doug, but you shouldn’t have mentioned it at all. Now people will be bugging you all afternoon.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 27th, 2011
2:15 pm
IL Jacket, with all the fakers who log in here, you KNOW that’s not a reasonable thing to say. lol
Do What?
March 27th, 2011
2:17 pm
It looks like the only coach you GT folks haven’t hired in your dreams is Phil Jackson. This may come as a surprise to you boys, but it’s true, not everyone wants to take the job at GT, some of you act as if all these guys are begging to be offered. There are several high powered programs searching for a coach, all of whom have more money, better facilities, better tradition and are premier schools. Oklahoma, Missouri, N C State, Tenn. If Gregory will take the job you ought to be happy, he’s about as good as you can hope for. Mooney has had a prior NCAA issue, Smart is an unknown much as Stan Heath was a post season one time wonder, Brad Stevens is a rock star who is at Butler until a UNC, Kentucky, Kansas come calling. The options and pool of candidates is narrowing.
Good luck
IL Jacket
March 27th, 2011
2:20 pm
I know, just teasing. What is it that call it in government circles-plausable deniability?
Supersize that order, mutt
March 27th, 2011
2:22 pm
Do What?, you lost it when you included Tenn in that group. Tenn may have more money, don’t know about their facilities, but definitely have no more basketball tradition than Tech does. I also don’t think Missouri has much of a basketball tradition either.
IL Jacket
March 27th, 2011
2:31 pm
Missouri is where I get my firewood from. Off to the gym, got to get ready for golf season-if it ever comes.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 27th, 2011
2:35 pm
IL Jacket, if you’re off to the gym, then who will let me in when I get there to watch the game and get warm by your fire? LOL
IL Jacket
March 27th, 2011
2:40 pm
The missus. She’s watching Toy Story 3 though.
William Satterwhite
March 27th, 2011
2:47 pm
Thanks Doug, I always assumed Gregory was a candidate but an actual offer being on the table seemed a bit odd. Sounds like some of the other reporters may have just jumped to conclusions in order to claim a scoop if something did/does end up happening.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 27th, 2011
2:48 pm
well, dayum, what good does that do me? lol
Dadgum......
March 27th, 2011
3:19 pm
I want Shaka Smart to coach GT. Seriously. I don’t need to see any more. He is the real deal. Win or lose. The fact we are hearing nothing from GT may mean they are thinking Smart.
Supersize that order, mutt
March 27th, 2011
3:26 pm
Dadgum, I hope you’re right that we are least thinking about him
Dadgum......
March 27th, 2011
4:57 pm
Mooney who?? Time to get Smart. VCUUUU!!!!
ATLER (ramblin wreck)
March 27th, 2011
5:16 pm
GET SMART!!!!!!!!!!, GET SMART!!!!!!!!!!,
ATLER (ramblin wreck)
March 27th, 2011
5:18 pm
Tell DADGUM!!!!!!!!! Smart’s the only chose. Look what he did to Kansas. And Kansas had way better talent.
Internet Rumors have Georgia Tech hiring a new basketball coach every day. – Jeff Fann of All About Sports | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Blog
March 27th, 2011
9:47 pm
[...] The Internet is a great thing. With Social Networking and Twitter, it only takes moments for information to reach millions. There’s only one problem, when the information is bad. So far this week, I’ve read Richmond’s Chris Mooney already has a deal done. I saw where Dayton coach Brian Gregory was about to accept an offer. It’s even been reported that Craig Neal is a candidate with Mark Price in a co-Head coach package deal. I don’t know what’s true or not. The rumors got so out of hand that Georgia Tech had to issue a statement reported by the AJC.com that the search is still on going. [...]