I'm Just Going to Say It

[commavegarage]

This move makes absolutely no sense unless we get a phenomenal replacement.

Think about it:

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season? We lost out on a chance for McCaffrey because of it.
-If Al doesn't go to SJU, we're on the hook for $3 million. This basically assures you Gene will go on the cheap for a replacement.
-There have been multiple great possibilities to replace Al in the past two years. We have missed out on all of them by firing him now. The timing just makes no sense.

Look, I wanted Skinner gone, but I was not (and I think very VERY few were) in the anybody but Skinner camp. If Gene could line up a suitable replacement than I would be thrilled to see him leave. Looking at the potential replacements, I am not overwhelmed.

Sure, there are good midmajor coaches- Few, Brad Stevens, etc. But it will take a lot of convincing for them to move (Read: $$$$). Gene won't do that. He can't afford to- now that he's on the hook for millions due to Skinner and Jags.

Again, if we get a suitable replacement I will be thrilled and will call it the right move. I just think given our options I think the chances of doing so are slim.

[twballgame9]

This move makes absolutely no sense unless we get a phenomenal replacement.

Think about it:

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season? We lost out on a chance for McCaffrey because of it.
-If Al doesn't go to SJU, we're on the hook for $3 million. This basically assures you Gene will go on the cheap for a replacement.
-There have been multiple great possibilities to replace Al in the past two years. We have missed out on all of them by firing him now. The timing just makes no sense.

Look, I wanted Skinner gone, but I was not (and I think very VERY few were) in the anybody but Skinner camp. If Gene could line up a suitable replacement than I would be thrilled to see him leave. Looking at the potential replacements, I am not overwhelmed.

Sure, there are good midmajor coaches- Few, Brad Stevens, etc. But it will take a lot of convincing for them to move (Read: $$$$). Gene won't do that. He can't afford to- now that he's on the hook for millions due to Skinner and Jags.

Again, if we get a suitable replacement I will be thrilled and will call it the right move. I just think given our options I think the chances of doing so are slim.

Welcome to the HJS/TWB bandwagon. There is plenty of room here.

[commavegarage]

Welcome to the HJS bandwagon. There is plenty of room here.

Fixed. You thought he deserved another year based on his record. I didn't and still don't. I think the time to fire Al was three weeks ago.

[pick6pedro]

This move makes absolutely no sense unless we get a phenomenal replacement.

Think about it:

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season? We lost out on a chance for McCaffrey because of it.
-If Al doesn't go to SJU, we're on the hook for $3 million. This basically assures you Gene will go on the cheap for a replacement.
-There have been multiple great possibilities to replace Al in the past two years. We have missed out on all of them by firing him now. The timing just makes no sense.

Look, I wanted Skinner gone, but I was not (and I think very VERY few were) in the anybody but Skinner camp. If Gene could line up a suitable replacement than I would be thrilled to see him leave. Looking at the potential replacements, I am not overwhelmed.

Sure, there are good midmajor coaches- Few, Brad Stevens, etc. But it will take a lot of convincing for them to move (Read: $$$$). Gene won't do that. He can't afford to- now that he's on the hook for millions due to Skinner and Jags.

Again, if we get a suitable replacement I will be thrilled and will call it the right move. I just think given our options I think the chances of doing so are slim.

Replacement doesn't have to be phenominal to make it a good decision, just better than Al. Al not getting the SJU job does not automatically leave us on the hook for his money. There are other jobs out there, and I have no doubt Skinner will get one and BC will not owe that $3 million. The timing would make sense if the replacements you want to talk to are still playing basketball.

[eepstein0]

This move makes absolutely no sense unless we get a phenomenal replacement.

Think about it:

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season? We lost out on a chance for McCaffrey because of it.
-If Al doesn't go to SJU, we're on the hook for $3 million. This basically assures you Gene will go on the cheap for a replacement.
-There have been multiple great possibilities to replace Al in the past two years. We have missed out on all of them by firing him now. The timing just makes no sense.

Look, I wanted Skinner gone, but I was not (and I think very VERY few were) in the anybody but Skinner camp. If Gene could line up a suitable replacement than I would be thrilled to see him leave. Looking at the potential replacements, I am not overwhelmed.

Sure, there are good midmajor coaches- Few, Brad Stevens, etc. But it will take a lot of convincing for them to move (Read: $$$$). Gene won't do that. He can't afford to- now that he's on the hook for millions due to Skinner and Jags.

Again, if we get a suitable replacement I will be thrilled and will call it the right move. I just think given our options I think the chances of doing so are slim.

Replacement doesn't have to be phenominal to make it a good decision, just better than Al. Al not getting the SJU job does not automatically leave us on the hook for his money. There are other jobs out there, and I have no doubt Skinner will get one and BC will not owe that $3 million. The timing would make sense if the replacements you want to talk to are still playing basketball.

Unless the new coach pretty much crashes the program into the ground, they'll be better than Al Skinner. I'll always believe that.

[commavegarage]

This move makes absolutely no sense unless we get a phenomenal replacement.

Think about it:

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season? We lost out on a chance for McCaffrey because of it.
-If Al doesn't go to SJU, we're on the hook for $3 million. This basically assures you Gene will go on the cheap for a replacement.
-There have been multiple great possibilities to replace Al in the past two years. We have missed out on all of them by firing him now. The timing just makes no sense.

Look, I wanted Skinner gone, but I was not (and I think very VERY few were) in the anybody but Skinner camp. If Gene could line up a suitable replacement than I would be thrilled to see him leave. Looking at the potential replacements, I am not overwhelmed.

Sure, there are good midmajor coaches- Few, Brad Stevens, etc. But it will take a lot of convincing for them to move (Read: $$$$). Gene won't do that. He can't afford to- now that he's on the hook for millions due to Skinner and Jags.

Again, if we get a suitable replacement I will be thrilled and will call it the right move. I just think given our options I think the chances of doing so are slim.

Replacement doesn't have to be phenominal to make it a good decision, just better than Al. Al not getting the SJU job does not automatically leave us on the hook for his money. There are other jobs out there, and I have no doubt Skinner will get one and BC will not owe that $3 million. The timing would make sense if the replacements you want to talk to are still playing basketball.

Unless the new coach pretty much crashes the program into the ground, they'll be better than Al Skinner. I'll always believe that.

This is what I'm hoping.

[twballgame9]

Welcome to the HJS bandwagon. There is plenty of room here.

Fixed. You thought he deserved another year based on his record. I didn't and still don't. I think the time to fire Al was three weeks ago.

I didn't think he deserved to be fired, no. I have no problem with him being fired, however.

[pick6pedro]

This move makes absolutely no sense unless we get a phenomenal replacement.

Think about it:

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season? We lost out on a chance for McCaffrey because of it.
-If Al doesn't go to SJU, we're on the hook for $3 million. This basically assures you Gene will go on the cheap for a replacement.
-There have been multiple great possibilities to replace Al in the past two years. We have missed out on all of them by firing him now. The timing just makes no sense.

Look, I wanted Skinner gone, but I was not (and I think very VERY few were) in the anybody but Skinner camp. If Gene could line up a suitable replacement than I would be thrilled to see him leave. Looking at the potential replacements, I am not overwhelmed.

Sure, there are good midmajor coaches- Few, Brad Stevens, etc. But it will take a lot of convincing for them to move (Read: $$$$). Gene won't do that. He can't afford to- now that he's on the hook for millions due to Skinner and Jags.

Again, if we get a suitable replacement I will be thrilled and will call it the right move. I just think given our options I think the chances of doing so are slim.

Replacement doesn't have to be phenominal to make it a good decision, just better than Al. Al not getting the SJU job does not automatically leave us on the hook for his money. There are other jobs out there, and I have no doubt Skinner will get one and BC will not owe that $3 million. The timing would make sense if the replacements you want to talk to are still playing basketball.

Unless the new coach pretty much crashes the program into the ground, they'll be better than Al Skinner. I'll always believe that.

It's going to be difficult to find someone below Al, however it could easily happen.

[Cadillac90]

This move makes absolutely no sense unless we get a phenomenal replacement.

Think about it:

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season? We lost out on a chance for McCaffrey because of it.
-If Al doesn't go to SJU, we're on the hook for $3 million. This basically assures you Gene will go on the cheap for a replacement.
-There have been multiple great possibilities to replace Al in the past two years. We have missed out on all of them by firing him now. The timing just makes no sense.

Look, I wanted Skinner gone, but I was not (and I think very VERY few were) in the anybody but Skinner camp. If Gene could line up a suitable replacement than I would be thrilled to see him leave. Looking at the potential replacements, I am not overwhelmed.

Sure, there are good midmajor coaches- Few, Brad Stevens, etc. But it will take a lot of convincing for them to move (Read: $$$$). Gene won't do that. He can't afford to- now that he's on the hook for millions due to Skinner and Jags.

Again, if we get a suitable replacement I will be thrilled and will call it the right move. I just think given our options I think the chances of doing so are slim.

Replacement doesn't have to be phenominal to make it a good decision, just better than Al. Al not getting the SJU job does not automatically leave us on the hook for his money. There are other jobs out there, and I have no doubt Skinner will get one and BC will not owe that $3 million. The timing would make sense if the replacements you want to talk to are still playing basketball.

Unless the new coach pretty much crashes the program into the ground, they'll be better than Al Skinner. I'll always believe that.

It's going to be difficult to find someone below Al, however it could easily happen.

...hello Gene DeFilippo.

[commavegarage]

This move makes absolutely no sense unless we get a phenomenal replacement.

Think about it:

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season? We lost out on a chance for McCaffrey because of it.
-If Al doesn't go to SJU, we're on the hook for $3 million. This basically assures you Gene will go on the cheap for a replacement.
-There have been multiple great possibilities to replace Al in the past two years. We have missed out on all of them by firing him now. The timing just makes no sense.

Look, I wanted Skinner gone, but I was not (and I think very VERY few were) in the anybody but Skinner camp. If Gene could line up a suitable replacement than I would be thrilled to see him leave. Looking at the potential replacements, I am not overwhelmed.

Sure, there are good midmajor coaches- Few, Brad Stevens, etc. But it will take a lot of convincing for them to move (Read: $$$$). Gene won't do that. He can't afford to- now that he's on the hook for millions due to Skinner and Jags.

Again, if we get a suitable replacement I will be thrilled and will call it the right move. I just think given our options I think the chances of doing so are slim.

Replacement doesn't have to be phenominal to make it a good decision, just better than Al. Al not getting the SJU job does not automatically leave us on the hook for his money. There are other jobs out there, and I have no doubt Skinner will get one and BC will not owe that $3 million. The timing would make sense if the replacements you want to talk to are still playing basketball.

Unless the new coach pretty much crashes the program into the ground, they'll be better than Al Skinner. I'll always believe that.

It's going to be difficult to find someone below Al, however it could easily happen.

...hello Gene DeFilippo.

And this is precisely what I am worried about.

[eagle9903]

This move makes absolutely no sense unless we get a phenomenal replacement.

Think about it:

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season? We lost out on a chance for McCaffrey because of it.
-If Al doesn't go to SJU, we're on the hook for $3 million. This basically assures you Gene will go on the cheap for a replacement.
-There have been multiple great possibilities to replace Al in the past two years. We have missed out on all of them by firing him now. The timing just makes no sense.

Look, I wanted Skinner gone, but I was not (and I think very VERY few were) in the anybody but Skinner camp. If Gene could line up a suitable replacement than I would be thrilled to see him leave. Looking at the potential replacements, I am not overwhelmed.

Sure, there are good midmajor coaches- Few, Brad Stevens, etc. But it will take a lot of convincing for them to move (Read: $$$$). Gene won't do that. He can't afford to- now that he's on the hook for millions due to Skinner and Jags.

Again, if we get a suitable replacement I will be thrilled and will call it the right move. I just think given our options I think the chances of doing so are slim.

Replacement doesn't have to be phenominal to make it a good decision, just better than Al. Al not getting the SJU job does not automatically leave us on the hook for his money. There are other jobs out there, and I have no doubt Skinner will get one and BC will not owe that $3 million. The timing would make sense if the replacements you want to talk to are still playing basketball.

Unless the new coach pretty much crashes the program into the ground, they'll be better than Al Skinner. I'll always believe that.

It's going to be difficult to find someone below Al, however it could easily happen.

do you actually believe this? I think there's probably a pretty fair chance this hiring takes the program in the wrong direction. Not saying its not time for Al to go, and it very well could be a great change, but its not difficult to find someone below Al by any means. I mean there are multiple Amaker threads floating around right now.

[auggiebc]

I'm in the ABAAAA camp.

Anyone But Al, Als Assistants or Ammaker.

[eepstein0]

Bottom line is that finally, for the first time in a while, I'm excited about BC Basketball. I really don't even care who we hire, it'll at least give me hope that we'll escape from the boredom known as Al Skinner. Not seeing the flex in the first game next year will make me so happy.

[eagle9903]

Bottom line is that finally, for the first time in a while, I'm excited about BC Basketball. I really don't even care who we hire, it'll at least give me hope that we'll escape from the boredom known as Al Skinner. Not seeing the flex in the first game next year will make me so happy.

can't disagree with that.

[twballgame9]

BC didn't run a ton of flex this year. Just sayin'.

I agree with the idea that this is exciting and could be great. But it could be a fucking disaster.

[pick6pedro]

This move makes absolutely no sense unless we get a phenomenal replacement.

Think about it:

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season? We lost out on a chance for McCaffrey because of it.
-If Al doesn't go to SJU, we're on the hook for $3 million. This basically assures you Gene will go on the cheap for a replacement.
-There have been multiple great possibilities to replace Al in the past two years. We have missed out on all of them by firing him now. The timing just makes no sense.

Look, I wanted Skinner gone, but I was not (and I think very VERY few were) in the anybody but Skinner camp. If Gene could line up a suitable replacement than I would be thrilled to see him leave. Looking at the potential replacements, I am not overwhelmed.

Sure, there are good midmajor coaches- Few, Brad Stevens, etc. But it will take a lot of convincing for them to move (Read: $$$$). Gene won't do that. He can't afford to- now that he's on the hook for millions due to Skinner and Jags.

Again, if we get a suitable replacement I will be thrilled and will call it the right move. I just think given our options I think the chances of doing so are slim.

Replacement doesn't have to be phenominal to make it a good decision, just better than Al. Al not getting the SJU job does not automatically leave us on the hook for his money. There are other jobs out there, and I have no doubt Skinner will get one and BC will not owe that $3 million. The timing would make sense if the replacements you want to talk to are still playing basketball.

Unless the new coach pretty much crashes the program into the ground, they'll be better than Al Skinner. I'll always believe that.

It's going to be difficult to find someone below Al, however it could easily happen.

do you actually believe this? I think there's probably a pretty fair chance this hiring takes the program in the wrong direction. Not saying its not time for Al to go, and it very well could be a great change, but its not difficult to find someone below Al by any means. I mean there are multiple Amaker threads floating around right now.

Where Al currently is in terms of effort and performance - yes I absolutely believe it. Most of the probable candidates floating around have both positives and negatives, accomplishments and holes in their resume. People highlight want they want to and ignore the rest. Amaker could bring in some talent and let them play. I don't want him, but it's true.

[Puerto Rico Eagle]

Bottom line is that finally, for the first time in a while, I'm excited about BC Basketball. I really don't even care who we hire, it'll at least give me hope that we'll escape from the boredom known as Al Skinner. Not seeing the flex in the first game next year will make me so happy.

can't disagree with that.

A also agree with this...

[pick6pedro]

Bottom line is that finally, for the first time in a while, I'm excited about BC Basketball. I really don't even care who we hire, it'll at least give me hope that we'll escape from the boredom known as Al Skinner. Not seeing the flex in the first game next year will make me so happy.

Boredom with an offensive system is not a reason to get rid of a basketball coach.

[b0mberMan]

BC didn't run a ton of flex this year. Just sayin'.

I agree with the idea that this is exciting and could be great. But it could be a fucking disaster.

Boom. I think I have more hand-wringing here than I did with the FB team. The football team attracts the kind of guys that do well at BC. The program is bigger than the coach.That, and our schedule is set up to maintain at least a certain level of respectability.

Basketball has none of those things. True, we have been a mediocre ACC team these last three years (uneven). But there is a basement and we're not there. Frank Haith would probably welcome the company.

[BCEagle74]

Bottom line is that finally, for the first time in a while, I'm excited about BC Basketball. I really don't even care who we hire, it'll at least give me hope that we'll escape from the boredom known as Al Skinner. Not seeing the flex in the first game next year will make me so happy.

Nolan Richardson...

,,,his phone rings...

Nolan...its someone with a Yankee accent and he sounds like the Godfather....

Nolan runs to the phone flying across the floor, presses the reciever up to his ear and traps GDf into a long conversaton.

Ok Dorothy 74. you are not in OZ anymore....

[twballgame9]

Bottom line is that finally, for the first time in a while, I'm excited about BC Basketball. I really don't even care who we hire, it'll at least give me hope that we'll escape from the boredom known as Al Skinner. Not seeing the flex in the first game next year will make me so happy.

Nolan Richardson...

,,,his phone rings...

Nolan...its someone with a Yankee accent and he sounds like the Godfather....

Nolan runs to the phone flying across the floor, presses the reciever up to his ear and traps GDf into a long conversaton.

Ok Dorothy 74. you are not in OZ anymore....

Is Nolan Richardson still alive?

[Endless Mike]

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season?

This is what bothers me. It looks like once again Gene cares more about some perceived image of "loyalty" than actually winning. That's a bad sign about who the next BC coach will be.

[totheights]

I just want a change to the overall culture here at BC. Meaning no Coen's or Amaker's.

Lets get a young face in here that can recruit and build it into the "National Power" the GDF touts us as. The ball is in Gene's court and he needs to spend the money to turn the program around. Now do it.

[twballgame9]

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season?

This is what bothers me. It looks like once again Gene cares more about some perceived image of "loyalty" than actually winning. That's a bad sign about who the next BC coach will be.

This is horseshit. He. Gave. Permission. To. Interview. According. To. St. John's.

[Endless Mike]

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season?

This is what bothers me. It looks like once again Gene cares more about some perceived image of "loyalty" than actually winning. That's a bad sign about who the next BC coach will be.

This is horseshit. He. Gave. Permission. To. Interview. According. To. St. John's.

If he's being fired for interviewing, I don't see a difference.

[totheights]

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season?

This is what bothers me. It looks like once again Gene cares more about some perceived image of "loyalty" than actually winning. That's a bad sign about who the next BC coach will be.

More like he had to get permission from the higher ups to potentially spend $3 million on a buyout.

[twballgame9]

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season?

This is what bothers me. It looks like once again Gene cares more about some perceived image of "loyalty" than actually winning. That's a bad sign about who the next BC coach will be.

This is horseshit. He. Gave. Permission. To. Interview. According. To. St. John's.

If he's being fired for interviewing, I don't see a difference.

He's not being fired for interviewing. He was told he was being fired last week.

[HJS]

What will be the response when people see the flex in the first game under Coach Coen/Cooley? Or the exciting Princeton offense of Coach Mooney?

The truth is that BC could hit a homerun here. Bring in a great coach who will recruit decently well. The reality is that with GDF making the hire, we will get a boring coach, who will never leave but not demand a penny over $650k.

[pick6pedro]

-If Gene wanted Al gone, why the fuck didn't he do it at the end of the season?

This is what bothers me. It looks like once again Gene cares more about some perceived image of "loyalty" than actually winning. That's a bad sign about who the next BC coach will be.

This is horseshit. He. Gave. Permission. To. Interview. According. To. St. John's.

If he's being fired for interviewing, I don't see a difference.

IMO, Al's camp's grumblings are that it wasn't a mutual parting (Al being stubborn about assistants to SJU, Al being stubborn abotu assistants to BC = pattern?)*TM Logitano, not about disagreeing about the firing timing or reason.

Nothing points to him being fired for interviewing with SJU. He was either fired beforehand or afterward Gene gave permission. You really think after what happened with football Gene would be scared to give an ultimatum? He clearly didn't, so to me that means it's not Jags Firing 2.

[Art Vandelay]

What will be the response when people see the flex in the first game under Coach Coen/Cooley? Or the exciting Princeton offense of Coach Mooney?

The truth is that BC could hit a homerun here. Bring in a great coach who will recruit decently well. The reality is that with GDF making the hire, we will get a boring coach, who will never leave but not demand a penny over $650k.

The optimism you bring to the table is inspiring.