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flakes {l Wrote}:I know he inexplicably got an extension, but any chance the new AD fires Christian? Just the opportunity to talk to Crean would be an upgrade

jhiggi02 {l Wrote}:

2001Eagle {l Wrote}:I'm forgetful today, who made up the wright rumor, was it teddy?

Yup

jhiggi02 {l Wrote}:NC State with a really good hire and Illinois with a great one...

jhiggi02 {l Wrote}:

Primetime {l Wrote}:

jhiggi02 {l Wrote}:NC State with a really good hire and Illinois with a great one...

Honestly just an okay hire for NC State as Keatts/UNCW got thoroughly outcoached by Tony Bennett in that first round game. Had 'em where they wanted them and blew it.

Won't argue with you on Underwood - I bet UofI tears it up in the near future. But it's a zero-sum game that leaves OK State decimated. Of course, they'll open up the checkbook for the next guy, which is the difference between Stillwater and Chestnut Hill.

I missed the UVA game, but watched a few Keatts/UNCW games this season and he seems like a sound coach who can recruit. Even if he was out-coached by Bennett, one game against one of the best coaches in the nation is not a great indicator for Keatts' whole body of work. I maintain it was a really good hire for the puppies. We will see next year when Keatts and JC match up though.

RE: OK State opening up the checkbook, Underwood was only making 1 million this season so I don't know. That said, OK State did buy out TJ Ford for 3.9 million but BC has bought out coaches in the past as well...

http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/o ... 1006d.html

jhiggi02 {l Wrote}:Another coveted name off the market, Hopkins of Syracuse to Washington

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... enzo-romar

HJS {l Wrote}:

jhiggi02 {l Wrote}:Another coveted name off the market, Hopkins of Syracuse to Washington

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... enzo-romar

He wanted the BC job badly when we hired Christian. Fogler steered BC away because he never was a head coach (and Hopkins wasn't paying Fogler like Jimmy Mac was). After BC passed, he got the Coach-in-waiting title at Cuse. That said, the bloom is off the rose a little with him. He was pretty terrible when Boeheim was out last year and they gave him the reigns. Nice guy, though. Definitely would have been a better choice for BC.

twballgame9 {l Wrote}:I'm sure the rest of the ACC is saying that they can take advantage of BC with Bowman going pro as well.

Corporal Funishment {l Wrote}:Tyler Lydon going to NBA
Dennis Smith Jr. already left

I think next year is a bit of an opportunity for BC as the conference should be substantially weaker than it was this year.

Pitt, Syracuse are losing almost everyone
NC State might lose a lot of people too
Duke, Carolina, and Florida State will still be good but not as good
Clemson and probably Wake will lose their best player

jhiggi02 {l Wrote}:

Corporal Funishment {l Wrote}:Tyler Lydon going to NBA
Dennis Smith Jr. already left

I think next year is a bit of an opportunity for BC as the conference should be substantially weaker than it was this year.

Pitt, Syracuse are losing almost everyone
NC State might lose a lot of people too
Duke, Carolina, and Florida State will still be good but not as good
Clemson and probably Wake will lose their best player

This group MIGHT be able to get to 2 acc wins next season

TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:i'd bet can put in the good word for him in iran after his second round draft selection because funishment is right - flailing around the europe/asia leagues is a sign of success and should not be joked about at all.

it is very S1RIU$B1ZN3S5!!!!!!

jhiggi02 {l Wrote}:

eepstein0 {l Wrote}:

jhiggi02 {l Wrote}:

Corporal Funishment {l Wrote}:Tyler Lydon going to NBA
Dennis Smith Jr. already left

I think next year is a bit of an opportunity for BC as the conference should be substantially weaker than it was this year.

Pitt, Syracuse are losing almost everyone
NC State might lose a lot of people too
Duke, Carolina, and Florida State will still be good but not as good
Clemson and probably Wake will lose their best player

This group MIGHT be able to get to 2 acc wins next season

I need to see the roster before I make that prediction.

Also need to see if they're willing to move Bowman off the ball. Actual PG, Bowman, JRob, 4 and Pop with Chatman, Turner, Reyes and whatever the heck else is kicking around has promise.

This team is going nowhere with Bowman as the PG.

Not trying to be snarky here, just genuinely interested in why would you need to see this roster before acknowledging that the team isn't likely to take major strides next year? This group wasn't even close to being competitive this year. Most games they would get down 20+ before making some kind of stat padding, token run at the end to close the gap a bit.

That said, I am curious as to what miracle you are hoping for. No solid transfer will come here making it extremely likely that Bowman will have to be on the ball, baring a last minute, diamond in the rough recruit. Furthermore, this group has no ACC starting caliber 3 or 4 man on the roster, they lack depth at the 5 and have no true scoring option off the bench. Throw in the defensive inabilities of Robinson, Pop and whoever is going to play the 4 and this team is going to be just like the last two years, awful.

eepstein0 {l Wrote}:

jhiggi02 {l Wrote}:

eepstein0 {l Wrote}:

jhiggi02 {l Wrote}:

Corporal Funishment {l Wrote}:Tyler Lydon going to NBA
Dennis Smith Jr. already left

I think next year is a bit of an opportunity for BC as the conference should be substantially weaker than it was this year.

Pitt, Syracuse are losing almost everyone
NC State might lose a lot of people too
Duke, Carolina, and Florida State will still be good but not as good
Clemson and probably Wake will lose their best player

This group MIGHT be able to get to 2 acc wins next season

I need to see the roster before I make that prediction.

Also need to see if they're willing to move Bowman off the ball. Actual PG, Bowman, JRob, 4 and Pop with Chatman, Turner, Reyes and whatever the heck else is kicking around has promise.

This team is going nowhere with Bowman as the PG.

Not trying to be snarky here, just genuinely interested in why would you need to see this roster before acknowledging that the team isn't likely to take major strides next year? This group wasn't even close to being competitive this year. Most games they would get down 20+ before making some kind of stat padding, token run at the end to close the gap a bit.

That said, I am curious as to what miracle you are hoping for. No solid transfer will come here making it extremely likely that Bowman will have to be on the ball, baring a last minute, diamond in the rough recruit. Furthermore, this group has no ACC starting caliber 3 or 4 man on the roster, they lack depth at the 5 and have no true scoring option off the bench. Throw in the defensive inabilities of Robinson, Pop and whoever is going to play the 4 and this team is going to be just like the last two years, awful.

A lot changes from year to year in college basketball and it's possible Bowman and Popovic take a huge leap this off season.

I need to see the roster. If they close with the Euro kid, Ondigo, Mark Smith and a 5th year PF that played at a P5 school, they could make a jump. A jump being like 7 ACC wins.

TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:

jhiggi02 {l Wrote}:

2001Eagle {l Wrote}:I'm forgetful today, who made up the wright rumor, was it teddy?

Yup

it was created by at least two different "sources." one of the sources claimed to know a guy that knew a guy that said that jay had traveled up here to visit with leahy. the other source was teddy who was just making shit up.

when asked about it directly, jay said "boston college is the better academic school" and left it at that... but the tone was clear that he didn't think much of our sports programs or our motherfuckin snakes on our motherfuckin plane

Bryn Mawr Eagle {l Wrote}:

TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:

jhiggi02 {l Wrote}:

2001Eagle {l Wrote}:I'm forgetful today, who made up the wright rumor, was it teddy?

Yup

it was created by at least two different "sources." one of the sources claimed to know a guy that knew a guy that said that jay had traveled up here to visit with leahy. the other source was teddy who was just making shit up.

when asked about it directly, jay said "boston college is the better academic school" and left it at that... but the tone was clear that he didn't think much of our sports programs or our motherfuckin snakes on our motherfuckin plane

That was no "rumor" - it was very real.

In today's Inquirer he was asked about his future at Villanova and responded:
"I love it here. When people talk to you about a job, it's flattering. We all like to feel like we're wanted. But honestly, I'd like it better if it wouldn't happen because I know I don't want to go. I love it here. I'm very happy here and I plan to be staying at Villanova."

It's obvious he is dying to get out and take on a new challenge. He's ready to make the move north.

BCSUPERFAN22 {l Wrote}:Likely cant transfer here (I assume) because of ACC, but Mariel Shayock and more specifically Jarred Reuter (who played at Brewster and is from Mass) are both leaving UVA

eepstein0 {l Wrote}:

BCSUPERFAN22 {l Wrote}:Likely cant transfer here (I assume) because of ACC, but Mariel Shayock and more specifically Jarred Reuter (who played at Brewster and is from Mass) are both leaving UVA

UVA should be forced to leave the ACC after the offensive performance they put on in that loss to Florida.

17 points at halftime

BCSUPERFAN22 {l Wrote}:
Irregardless of their tournament results, Reuter would make a ton of sense fit wise here, 6'8/250 power forward with good offers out of HS and local. 5pts/3rbs in 13 min per game, Not eye popping stats but would be a body that this program could really use

Corporal Funishment {l Wrote}:Adam Finkelstein‏Verified account @AdamFinkelstein 45m45 minutes ago
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George Washington freshman big man Kevin Marfo has requested his release per his high school coach.

eepstein0 {l Wrote}:

Corporal Funishment {l Wrote}:Adam Finkelstein‏Verified account @AdamFinkelstein 45m45 minutes ago
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George Washington freshman big man Kevin Marfo has requested his release per his high school coach.

He's so obvious they shouldn't even think twice

BCMurt09 {l Wrote}:Rumors that today will be JT3s final day of employment at Georgetown University.

And Tommy Amaker's Wikipedia page currently says "Head Coach of Georgetown"

BCSUPERFAN22 {l Wrote}:

eepstein0 {l Wrote}:

Corporal Funishment {l Wrote}:Adam Finkelstein‏Verified account @AdamFinkelstein 45m45 minutes ago
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George Washington freshman big man Kevin Marfo has requested his release per his high school coach.

He's so obvious they shouldn't even think twice

It's a shame he won't be able to contribute next season. I wonder if he could have gotten a waiver before season to transfer because of the coaching issues at GWU