Dan Hurley / Al McGuire

[Mu92]

Is Dan Hurley similar to Al McGuire in terms of coaching style, working Refs, working crowd, and managing player personalities? 

[Uncle Rico]

Is Dan Hurley similar to Al McGuire in terms of coaching style, working Refs, working crowd, and managing player personalities?

No, Hurley is a better coach

[The Lens]

Both had an older brother who was a better player.  Hurley's Dad is a long time teacher / coach whereas Al's Dad actually did something to help society. 

[Zog from Margo]

Al was funnier.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Al was funnier.

Both had lucky underwear

[Nukem2]

Both had lucky underwear

Al had a lucky suit.

[Zog from Margo]

Al had hair.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Al had a lucky suit.

You suggesting Al went commando? 

[BLWarrior91]

Hurley definitely knows how to work the refs and the crowd.  He's got that east coast swagger like Al, too. 

But there will never be another Al McGuire.  He came along at the perfect time.

Hurley is a great coach and he's great for our league. 

[Daniel]

Coaching prowess Hurley is there.   Entertaining personalities, Al wins hands down.  But Hurley, like Al, can make half time adjustments that just drive the opponents crazy.  He is a great coach and is great for the  East and UConn.   

Congrats!

[wisblue]

They are the same in that fans of other teams hate them.

[muwarrior69]

Coaching prowess Hurley is there.   Entertaining personalities, Al wins hands down.  But Hurley, like Al, can make half time adjustments that just drive the opponents crazy.  He is a great coach and is great for the  East and UConn.   

Congrats!

The UCLA of the East or at least on their way.