Author Topic: Barnes not expected to return to Texas (Read 24406 times)

The Equalizer · « **on:** March 27, 2015, 01:51:44 PM »

Barnes to DePaul? St. Johns?

Is Buzz a candidate at UT? Probably not if Barnes won't acquiesce to UT's AD demands--can't image Buzz would get more leeway.

http://247sports.com/Bolt/Texas-head-coach-Rick-Barnes-not-expected-to-return-36439238

MU82 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:17:27 PM »

Wojo to UT.

T-Bone · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:19:27 PM »

Bazz to UT, wojo to VaTech, wardell to MU, purnell to GB, Barnes to Depaul.

JakeBarnes · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:19:37 PM »

Quote from: MU82 on March 27, 2015, 02:17:27 PM

Wojo to UT.

I mean, if Buzz goes to UT you think we could get Med Hill back here?

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:21:32 PM »

Buzz to DePaul, St. John's, Tennessee and Texas!

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:21:38 PM »

Quote from: JakeBarnes on March 27, 2015, 02:19:37 PM

I mean, if Buzz goes to UT you think we could get Med Hill back here?

Nope. It wasn't MU that he liked, really.

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:24:42 PM »

Quote from: JakeBarnes on March 27, 2015, 02:19:37 PM

I mean, if Buzz goes to UT you think we could get Med Hill back here?

Doubt it. Like it or not, he picked Buzz over Wojo. If anything, it's more likely he'd follow Buzz to UT.

JakeBarnes · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:26:37 PM »

Quote from: GooooMarquette on March 27, 2015, 02:24:42 PM

Doubt it. Like it or not, he picked Buzz over Wojo. If anything, it's more likely he'd follow Buzz to UT.

I should have tealed that. But honestly if he moved on me twice, I'd be pretty miffed as a recruit. Interesting to see what CTB PC (Coach Team Buzz Panic Room) does in this situation.

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:29:54 PM »

DePaul should've grabbed Howland if he really was interested. With SJU, Tennessee and Texas suddenly opening up, DePaul suddenly looks a lot less attractive to HC candidates.

JamilJaeJamailJrJuan · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:36:03 PM »

Who cares? Buzz isn't here anymore...

Although I would be very entertained seeing Buzz leave VT after just one season.

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:37:07 PM »

Quote from: GooooMarquette on March 27, 2015, 02:29:54 PM

DePaul should've grabbed Howland if he really was interested. With SJU, Tennessee and Texas suddenly opening up, DePaul suddenly looks a lot less attractive to HC candidates.

It appears that ASU may have been enough to distract Bobby Hurley from DePaul.

LAMUfan · « **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:41:05 PM »

Barnes would be good for DePaul.

mu03eng · « **Reply #12 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:42:06 PM »

Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on March 27, 2015, 02:36:03 PM

Who cares? Buzz isn't here anymore...

Although I would be very entertained seeing Buzz leave VT after just one season.

It's already in the cards.....just look at the PR mission Bert was on once the VT season ended. He's laid the ground work to justify the move and will absolutely jump if offered. Just a question if UT wants him.

willie warrior · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:50:04 PM »

Quote from: LAMUfan on March 27, 2015, 02:41:05 PM

Barnes would be good for DePaul.

The phony cowboy to DePaul. He would be a good fit for Chicago.

Silkk the Shaka · « **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2015, 03:33:35 PM »

Quote from: mu03eng on March 27, 2015, 02:42:06 PM

It's already in the cards.....just look at the PR mission Bert was on once the VT season ended. He's laid the ground work to justify the move and will absolutely jump if offered. Just a question if UT wants him.

haven't followed it at all. what kind of groundwork has he laid? Agree it would be hysterical if he jumped

Babybluejeans · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2015, 03:37:49 PM »

Taint gonna work out for Berty boy. The smart play for him would have been to leverage his top 15 recruiting class at MU and stay the last year. And then jump all over this.

But now, he's the coach for the last-place team in the ACC with a recruiting class outside the top 25. Not sure how Texas can pitch that one to the boosters (if there even are any bball boosters).

Of course, that all assumes MU wouldn't have sent him packing had he not left.

GGGG · « **Reply #16 on:** March 27, 2015, 03:48:25 PM »

Quote from: Babybluejeans on March 27, 2015, 03:37:49 PM

Taint gonna work out for Berty boy. The smart play for him would have been to leverage his top 15 recruiting class at MU and stay the last year. And then jump all over this.

But now, he's the coach for the last-place team in the ACC with a recruiting class outside the top 25. Not sure how Texas can pitch that one to the boosters (if there even are any bball boosters).

Of course, that all assumes MU wouldn't have sent him packing had he not left.

I don't think Marquette would have been all that much better this year had he stayed. Maybe .500 in conference. No NCAA bid.

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #17 on:** March 27, 2015, 03:50:38 PM »

Quote from: mu03eng on March 27, 2015, 02:42:06 PM

It's already in the cards.....just look at the PR mission Bert was on once the VT season ended. He's laid the ground work to justify the move and will absolutely jump if offered. Just a question if UT wants him.

But... but he was wearing a VT lapel pin when he said it.

JakeBarnes · « **Reply #18 on:** March 27, 2015, 04:08:30 PM »

Quote from: LittleWade on March 27, 2015, 03:50:38 PM

But... but he was wearing a VT lapel pin when he said it.

but not his wedding ring.

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #19 on:** March 27, 2015, 04:11:14 PM »

Considering who Texas hired as their football coach to clean things up, not a chance in this world the Buzzard is going to be hired down there. Texas starting to clamp down on the nonsense.

Chicos' Buzz Scandal Countdown · « **Reply #20 on:** March 27, 2015, 04:18:31 PM »

Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 27, 2015, 04:11:14 PM

Considering who Texas hired as their football coach to clean things up, not a chance in this world the Buzzard is going to be hired down there. Texas starting to clamp down on the nonsense.

when is it that Chicos is going to reveal this dirty program innuendo he's been peddling here for the last year+?

Just let us know man; I'll tune in

chapman · « **Reply #21 on:** March 27, 2015, 04:22:30 PM »

Quote from: JakeBarnes on March 27, 2015, 02:26:37 PM

I should have tealed that. But honestly if he moved on me twice, I'd be pretty miffed as a recruit. Interesting to see what CTB PC (Coach Team Buzz Panic Room) does in this situation.

Bah, can't tell me the private fights Buzz took every other week to see a signed recruit up until he left never managed to broach that subject.

T-Bone · « **Reply #22 on:** March 27, 2015, 04:44:19 PM »

Quote from: LittleWade on March 27, 2015, 02:37:07 PM

It appears that ASU may have been enough to distract Bobby Hurley from DePaul.

CYO coaching would be enough to distract anyone away from DePaul.

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #23 on:** March 27, 2015, 04:49:11 PM »

Quote from: Eckhart Tolle on March 27, 2015, 04:18:31 PM

when is it that Chicos is going to reveal this dirty program innuendo he's been peddling here for the last year+?

Just let us know man; I'll tune in

Texas isn't going to hire someone whose program got 2 people fired (some say 3) from his last job.

77ncaachamps · « **Reply #24 on:** March 27, 2015, 04:49:38 PM »

Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on March 27, 2015, 03:48:25 PM

I don't think Marquette would have been all that much better this year had he stayed. Maybe .500 in conference. No NCAA bid.

And no Haanif, Sacar, Matt, and Traci...

And NO Henry.

JamilJaeJamailJrJuan · « **Reply #25 on:** March 27, 2015, 06:06:29 PM »

Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on March 27, 2015, 03:48:25 PM

I don't think Marquette would have been all that much better this year had he stayed. Maybe .500 in conference. No NCAA bid.

.500 record in the BE is a NCAA bid unless u choke the non-con away.

wadesworld · « **Reply #26 on:** March 27, 2015, 06:28:11 PM »

Quote from: chapman on March 27, 2015, 04:22:30 PM

Bah, can't tell me the private fights Buzz took every other week to see a signed recruit up until he left never managed to broach that subject.

But the dude loves recruits just like him who had to ride the bus on all of their travel trips.

Or something like that.

Babybluejeans · « **Reply #27 on:** March 27, 2015, 08:13:14 PM »

Quote from: 77ncaachamps on March 27, 2015, 04:49:38 PM

And no Haanif, Sacar, Matt, and Traci...

And NO Henry.

Right. Not saying WE aren't better off that Bert left last year, I'm just saying that BERT would have been better off had he stayed another year and been competitive with a good class. Then he'd be in a position to leverage that into a job at Texas or...anywhere other than Va. Tech.

MUFlutieEffect · « **Reply #28 on:** March 28, 2015, 04:30:52 PM »

Looks like you can make that official:

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12571138/rick-barnes-coach-texas-longhorns

GGGG · « **Reply #29 on:** March 28, 2015, 04:32:09 PM »

Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on March 27, 2015, 06:06:29 PM

.500 record in the BE is a NCAA bid unless u choke the non-con away.

It wasn't last year.

MuMark · « **Reply #30 on:** March 28, 2015, 04:46:40 PM »

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN 5m5 minutes ago
Texas top candidates are Gregg Marshall and Shaka Smart -- and both have heavy interest in the opening, sources told ESPN.

willie warrior · « **Reply #31 on:** March 28, 2015, 04:51:12 PM »

Quote from: MuMark on March 28, 2015, 04:46:40 PM

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN 5m5 minutes ago
Texas top candidates are Gregg Marshall and Shaka Smart -- and both have heavy interest in the opening, sources told ESPN.

Gosh--I wonder if Mrs. Shaka would let hubby go to Austin from DC area. She wouldn't let him go to Milwaukee.

forgetful · « **Reply #32 on:** March 28, 2015, 05:00:55 PM »

Quote from: MuMark on March 28, 2015, 04:46:40 PM

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN 5m5 minutes ago
Texas top candidates are Gregg Marshall and Shaka Smart -- and both have heavy interest in the opening, sources told ESPN.

I think it will be Shaka.

Eldon · « **Reply #33 on:** March 28, 2015, 05:20:32 PM »

Quote from: forgetful on March 28, 2015, 05:00:55 PM

I think it will be Shaka.

You may be on to something. VCUInsider is all over the Texas board talking about there is way too much smoke to be no fire.

Oldgym · « **Reply #34 on:** March 28, 2015, 05:32:47 PM »

Quote from: Eldon on March 28, 2015, 05:20:32 PM

You may be on to something. VCUInsider is all over the Texas board talking about there is way too much smoke to be no fire.

Observing VCUInsider do his thing at this time every year is something I've come to rather enjoy.

Pakuni · « **Reply #35 on:** March 28, 2015, 05:54:26 PM »

Buzz upon hearing the news ....

MU82 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 28, 2015, 05:59:58 PM »

Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 27, 2015, 04:11:14 PM

Considering who Texas hired as their football coach to clean things up, not a chance in this world the Buzzard is going to be hired down there. Texas starting to clamp down on the nonsense.

Too squirmy for UT, my highly placed sources say.

VegasWarrior77 · « **Reply #37 on:** March 28, 2015, 06:18:29 PM »

Rob Dauster ‏@RobDauster 2h2 hours ago
Shaka Smart and Gregg Marshall are the names being floated for Texas right now. I think Buzz Williams would be a great fit there as well.

forgetful · « **Reply #38 on:** March 28, 2015, 06:22:22 PM »

Quote from: VegasWarrior77 on March 28, 2015, 06:18:29 PM

Rob Dauster ‏@RobDauster 2h2 hours ago
Shaka Smart and Gregg Marshall are the names being floated for Texas right now. I think Buzz Williams would be a great fit there as well.

Buzz has next to no shot imo. It will be Shaka unless some of the influential boosters have an issue with a black coach (possible serious concern).

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #39 on:** March 28, 2015, 06:26:06 PM »

Quote from: VegasWarrior77 on March 28, 2015, 06:18:29 PM

Rob Dauster ‏@RobDauster 2h2 hours ago
Shaka Smart and Gregg Marshall are the names being floated for Texas right now. I think Buzz Williams would be a great fit there as well.

Wow, someone other than Goodman talking up Buzz to Texas.

nyg · « **Reply #40 on:** March 28, 2015, 06:26:53 PM »

Quote from: forgetful on March 28, 2015, 06:22:22 PM

Buzz has next to no shot imo. It will be Shaka unless some of the influential boosters have an issue with a black coach (possible serious concern).

Didn't effect their football coach hire, but maybe boosters have different perspective.

forgetful · « **Reply #41 on:** March 28, 2015, 06:30:30 PM »

Quote from: nyg on March 28, 2015, 06:26:53 PM

Didn't effect their football coach hire, but maybe boosters have different perspective.

That's actually part of the reason there might be concern. The boosters may have been reluctantly willing to bring in one minority coach, but may be against both major coaches being minorities.

http://www.dailytexanonline.com/opinion/2014/01/15/red-mccombs-comments-on-charlie-strong-show-racial-tension-is-alive-and-well-at

PuertoRicanNightmare · « **Reply #42 on:** March 28, 2015, 06:50:59 PM »

Quote from: VegasWarrior77 on March 28, 2015, 06:18:29 PM

Rob Dauster ‏@RobDauster 2h2 hours ago
Shaka Smart and Gregg Marshall are the names being floated for Texas right now. I think Buzz Williams would be a great fit there as well.

Who is Rob Dauster?

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #43 on:** March 28, 2015, 07:01:49 PM »

It's interesting to compare this coaching search to UCLA's last search when UCLA couldn't get any big names (including Shaka, IIRC) interested. Is Texas now a higher profile program? Is Texas now a blue blood of recent vintage?

GGGG · « **Reply #44 on:** March 28, 2015, 07:05:21 PM »

Quote from: LittleWade on March 28, 2015, 07:01:49 PM

It's interesting to compare this coaching search to UCLA's last search when UCLA couldn't get any big names (including Shaka, IIRC) interested. Is Texas now a higher profile program? Is Texas now a blue blood of recent vintage?

Texas has a better upside IMO. Some of the limitations on the UCLA program, such as air travel, were documented here last year.

I still think you won't see Shaka or Marshall there. I think you will see an out-of-nowhere, sitting, successful coach.

MUDPT · « **Reply #45 on:** March 28, 2015, 08:08:53 PM »

Goodman did float Buzz's name in his Insider article about the Texas job.

muhoops1 · « **Reply #46 on:** March 28, 2015, 08:32:32 PM »

I recall laughing at VCUI sider when he said the school was spending money on their facilities. The company I work for does commercial construction and we have two projects on VCU's campus both for their athletic program. We will see if it's enough to keep Shaka.

DFW HOYA · « **Reply #47 on:** March 28, 2015, 10:09:45 PM »

Quote from: willie warrior on March 28, 2015, 04:51:12 PM

Gosh--I wonder if Mrs. Shaka would let hubby go to Austin from DC area. She wouldn't let him go to Milwaukee.

DC area?

Avenue Commons · « **Reply #48 on:** March 28, 2015, 10:14:36 PM »

Quote from: LittleWade on March 28, 2015, 07:01:49 PM

It's interesting to compare this coaching search to UCLA's last search when UCLA couldn't get any big names (including Shaka, IIRC) interested. Is Texas now a higher profile program? Is Texas now a blue blood of recent vintage?

I heard that Shaka denies any interest in MU and that he was interested in UCLA job but did not want to raise his kids in LA.

Ardmore Mug · « **Reply #49 on:** March 28, 2015, 10:15:13 PM »

Washington DC... Where Mrs Shaka has her office/business

Groin_pull · « **Reply #50 on:** March 28, 2015, 10:15:28 PM »

Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on March 28, 2015, 06:50:59 PM

Who is Rob Dauster?

Must be Brent's agent.

willie warrior · « **Reply #51 on:** March 29, 2015, 07:05:48 AM »

Quote from: MUDPT on March 28, 2015, 08:08:53 PM

Goodman did float Buzz's name in his Insider article about the Texas job.

It is obvious that Goodman and Buzz "float" together--and will "sink" together.

willie warrior · « **Reply #52 on:** March 29, 2015, 07:08:03 AM »

Quote from: guzica on March 28, 2015, 10:15:13 PM

Washington DC... Where Mrs Shaka has her office/business

Yup. Wonder how those politics will play in Austin?

VegasWarrior77 · « **Reply #53 on:** March 29, 2015, 11:05:09 AM »

Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on March 28, 2015, 06:50:59 PM

Who is Rob Dauster?

Senior Writer, Managing Editor for NBC Sports' college hoops coverage at College Basketball Talk.

VegasWarrior77 · « **Reply #54 on:** March 29, 2015, 11:12:05 AM »

Buzz Williams ‏@TeamCoachBuzz 1h1 hour ago
When we no longer have to impress people, but are living to please God, we will have freedom to be who God created us to be, & enjoy life.

I wonder when Buzz will start enjoying life...?

4everwarriors · « **Reply #55 on:** March 29, 2015, 11:14:18 AM »

Quote from: willie warrior on March 29, 2015, 07:05:48 AM

It is obvious that Goodman and Buzz "float" together--and will "sink" together.

GTST
Grind together, shine together----ai na?

77ncaachamps · « **Reply #56 on:** March 29, 2015, 12:26:27 PM »

Quote from: VegasWarrior77 on March 29, 2015, 11:12:05 AM

Buzz Williams ‏@TeamCoachBuzz 1h1 hour ago
When we no longer have to impress people, but are living to please God, we will have freedom to be who God created us to be, & enjoy life.

I wonder when Buzz will start enjoying life...?

According to the Hokies fans, NOTHING in the world beats living in the Appalachians and Coach K even said VT was a sleeping giant.

So why would Buzz leave?

#stewinthebackcountryBuzz

willie warrior · « **Reply #57 on:** March 29, 2015, 12:31:11 PM »

Quote from: VegasWarrior77 on March 29, 2015, 11:12:05 AM

Buzz Williams ‏@TeamCoachBuzz 1h1 hour ago
When we no longer have to impress people, but are living to please God, we will have freedom to be who God created us to be, & enjoy life.

I wonder when Buzz will start enjoying life...?

Buzz said that with the same thoughts as "I'll be t MU as long as they will have me." A top 10 quote of Buzz "Slim Whitman" Williams.

VegasWarrior77 · « **Reply #58 on:** March 29, 2015, 01:47:58 PM »

Rob Dauster ‏@RobDauster 7m7 minutes ago
On Friday, I reported that the Tennessee job is Rick Barnes' if he wants it: http://tw.nbcsports.com/lL5

Sources: Rick Barnes not expected to return to Texas
Rob Dauster Mar 27, 2015, 3:36 PM EDT

Rick Barnes is not expected to return as head coach of the Texas men’s basketball team, multiple sources told NBCSports.com.

Barnes met with athletic director Steve Patterson, who told him that he needs to replace his coaching staff or risk being let go, sources confirmed to NBCSports.com. Barnes is not expected to meet those demands.

All three members of Barnes’ coaching staff have been a part of the program for a long time. Russell Springman has been with the team since 2001. Rob Lanier coached with Barnes from 1999-2001, and then came back to Texas in 2011. Chris Ogden played for Barnes before joining the Texas staff in 2008.

247Sports.com was the first to report that Barnes is seriously considering stepping down.

The Austin American-Statesman reported on Thursday night that Patterson and Barnes have met face-to-face twice since the Longhorns were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament.

Barnes is the winningest head coach in Texas basketball history, having led the team to the Final Four in 2003 while churning out NBA stars like Kevin Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge and T.J. Ford. But in recent seasons, prior to signing Myles Turner, Barnes has struggled to reel in the elite talent coming out of the state of Texas. The Longhorns surprisingly made the NCAA Tournament in 2014 — a run that earned Barnes a contract extension. But this season, Barnes led a preseason top-ten team into a No. 11 seed and an opening round tournament exit.

One potential landing spot for Barnes is Tennessee, sources said, with one source adding the job is “absolutely” his if he wants it. Barnes’ wife, Candy, is a Tennessee alum.

The list for replacements, should Barnes opt to leave, will be long, as Texas is one of the top ten coaching jobs in the country. Gregg Marshall, Shaka Smart and Buzz Williams are among the names that will likely be involved.

VegasWarrior77 · « **Reply #59 on:** March 29, 2015, 04:26:04 PM »

Coaching Rumors ‏@coaching_rumors 23m23 minutes ago
Marshall, Smart, Turgeon, Pastner, & Miller have all been contacted by representatives of Texas to gauge interest in open position.

wadesworld · « **Reply #60 on:** March 29, 2015, 04:47:09 PM »

Quote from: VegasWarrior77 on March 29, 2015, 04:26:04 PM

Coaching Rumors ‏@coaching_rumors 23m23 minutes ago
Marshall, Smart, Turgeon, Pastner, & Miller have all been contacted by representatives of Texas to gauge interest in open position.

How great would it be if Turgeon took the Texas job and Stone decommitted. Badger fans would be eating their words real fast, and their coaches daughter would be issuing a really quick Twitter apology and deleting quite a few Tweets.

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #61 on:** March 29, 2015, 04:50:27 PM »

Quote from: VegasWarrior77 on March 29, 2015, 11:12:05 AM

Buzz Williams ‏@TeamCoachBuzz 1h1 hour ago
When we no longer have to impress people, but are living to please God, we will have freedom to be who God created us to be, & enjoy life.

I wonder when Buzz will start enjoying life...?

The guy is as phony as Crean...that's saying something

4everwarriors · « **Reply #62 on:** March 29, 2015, 05:26:45 PM »

Pastner

VegasWarrior77 · « **Reply #63 on:** March 29, 2015, 07:08:29 PM »

Matt Zenitz ‏@mzenitz 49m49 minutes ago
Texas targeting Shaka Smart, not Gregg Marshall, report says http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/03/texas_targeting_shaka_smart_no.html …
Texas targeting Shaka Smart, not Gregg Marshall, report says

By Matt Zenitz | mzenitz@al.com
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on March 29, 2015 at 5:58 PM, updated March 29, 2015 at 6:15 PM

The coach that reportedly turned down Alabama may not be the top target for the job he is reported to be most interest in.

Texas is targeting VCU's Shaka Smart, not Wichita State's Gregg Marshall, according to a report from 8News WRIC Richmond in Virginia.

Texas fired longtime coach Rick Barnes Sunday, creating an opening that has further complicated the Tide's search for a coach to replace Anthony Grant, whom Alabama parted ways with March 15.

Reported to be alone atop Alabama's wish list, Marshall told the Tide that he is not interested in their opening, according to a report from Yahoo! on Saturday, a report that said Marshall is interested in the job at Texas.

It is unclear if Marshall would have interest in the Tide if he does not get the job with the Longhorns.

Tums Festival · « **Reply #64 on:** March 30, 2015, 03:42:19 PM »

Barnes to Tennessee?

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12588541/tennessee-volunteers-close-hiring-rick-barnes-former-texas-longhorns-coach

WarriorPride68 · « **Reply #65 on:** March 30, 2015, 06:22:37 PM »

Quote from: WolverineWarrior85 on March 30, 2015, 03:42:19 PM

Barnes to Tennessee?

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12588541/tennessee-volunteers-close-hiring-rick-barnes-former-texas-longhorns-coach

JJJ to Tennessee

HutchwasClutch · « **Reply #66 on:** March 30, 2015, 08:41:39 PM »

Quote from: WolverineWarrior85 on March 30, 2015, 03:42:19 PM

Barnes to Tennessee?

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12588541/tennessee-volunteers-close-hiring-rick-barnes-former-texas-longhorns-coach

It's all but done, "barring a late snag" is the only caveat at this point.

Well, unlike St John's and DePaul from our conference, Tennessee got their hire right. It must feel like Christmas in Knoxville to get a guy as accomplished as Barnes.

VegasWarrior77 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:35:32 AM »

Buzz Williams ‏@TeamCoachBuzz 3h3 hours ago
We don’t get “burned out” because of what we do. We get “burned out” because we forget why we do it. PURPOSE KEEPS YOU FRESH.

Ellenson Guerrero · « **Reply #68 on:** March 31, 2015, 03:01:20 PM »

Quote from: VegasWarrior77 on March 31, 2015, 10:35:32 AM

Buzz Williams ‏@TeamCoachBuzz 3h3 hours ago
We don’t get “burned out” because of what we do. We get “burned out” because we forget why we do it. PURPOSE KEEPS YOU FRESH.

Is there anything in this world more annoying than that guy's twitter account? It's like someone gave an imbecile a copy of Bartlett's and set them up on twitter.

VegasWarrior77 · « **Reply #69 on:** March 31, 2015, 06:13:39 PM »

Seth Davis ‏@SethDavisHoops 25m25 minutes ago
You can add Virginia's Tony Bennett to the list of people contacted by Texas' search firm. He probably could have had the job, but said no

Golden Avalanche · « **Reply #70 on:** March 31, 2015, 06:24:46 PM »

Quote from: Ellenson Guerrero on March 31, 2015, 03:01:20 PM

Is there anything in this world more annoying than that guy's twitter account? It's like someone gave an imbecile a copy of Bartlett's and set them up on twitter.

It must surely be a coincidence that Williams didn't know what "tweeter" was when he coached Marquette, however, for the past 369 days since he's been employed by Virginia Tech he's about as active a profile as you'll find in a current head coach.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #71 on:** March 31, 2015, 09:19:22 PM »

Quote from: Ellenson Guerrero on March 31, 2015, 03:01:20 PM

Is there anything in this world more annoying than that guy's twitter account? It's like someone gave an imbecile a copy of Bartlett's and set them up on twitter.

Jon Rothstein's Twitter is certainly up there...

MU Buff · « **Reply #72 on:** March 31, 2015, 11:18:41 PM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on March 31, 2015, 09:19:22 PM

Jon Rothstein's Twitter is certainly up there...

You are 100% correct, he couldn't be more annoying.

MU Buff · « **Reply #73 on:** March 31, 2015, 11:35:20 PM »

Quote from: Golden Avalanche on March 31, 2015, 06:24:46 PM

It must surely be a coincidence that Williams didn't know what "tweeter" was when he coached Marquette, however, for the past 369 days since he's been employed by Virginia Tech he's about as active a profile as you'll find in a current head coach.

I don't remember exactly when but Buzz started his twitter account awhile before he left Marquette. I want to say it was the summer of 2013.

VegasWarrior77 · « **Reply #74 on:** April 01, 2015, 09:08:36 AM »

Gary Parrish ‏@GaryParrishCBS 6m6 minutes ago
Liberty has settled on Virginia assistant Ritchie McKay as its next coach, a source told @CBSSports. Should be announced today.

chapman · « **Reply #75 on:** April 01, 2015, 09:35:15 AM »

Quote from: Golden Avalanche on March 31, 2015, 06:24:46 PM

It must surely be a coincidence that Williams didn't know what "tweeter" was when he coached Marquette, however, for the past 369 days since he's been employed by Virginia Tech he's about as active a profile as you'll find in a current head coach.

He had someone sending almost all of his tweets when he was here, probably still the case. He would have a "^bw" at the end if it was actually him typing it. Like what the President does, since he's just as important now.

VegasWarrior77 · « **Reply #76 on:** April 01, 2015, 11:45:19 AM »

Pete DiPrimio ‏@pdiprimio 40m40 minutes ago
According to reports, Alabama is looking at Minnesota's Richard Pitino if Wichita's Gregg Marshall doesn't work out, to be its new coach.

Pakuni · « **Reply #77 on:** April 01, 2015, 11:57:56 AM »

Quote from: VegasWarrior77 on April 01, 2015, 09:08:36 AM

Gary Parrish ‏@GaryParrishCBS 6m6 minutes ago
Liberty has settled on Virginia assistant Ritchie McKay as its next coach, a source told @CBSSports. Should be announced today.

Barnes, Leitao, Howland, Donahue, Carmody, McKay .... it's the year of the retread.

JWags85 · « **Reply #78 on:** April 01, 2015, 12:00:29 PM »

Quote from: VegasWarrior77 on April 01, 2015, 11:45:19 AM

Pete DiPrimio ‏@pdiprimio 40m40 minutes ago
According to reports, Alabama is looking at Minnesota's Richard Pitino if Wichita's Gregg Marshall doesn't work out, to be its new coach.

Who does he have dirt on? I get being Pitino's son, but he hasn't exactly set the world on fire at Minnesota. Is an NIT championship that impressive these days?

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