Author Topic: A10 Coaching Changes Have Begun - 2012 (Read 1652 times)

ninersfan99 · « **on:** March 04, 2012, 12:43:03 pm »

URI - Jim Baron - Fired [size=78%]http://www2.turnto10.com/news/2012/mar/04/reports-jim-baron-fired-head-coach-uri-ar-952903/[/size]

How did he last so long? But it seemed like the fans knew it in January:

http://rhodyrams.8.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?p=38116&sid=c726f071c9a21a40139419296a8fba04

I'm sure this isn't the end of the A10 coaching changes.

Honest Niner · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2012, 12:47:36 pm »

Any chance that Center that they have peaces out? New coaching changes often bring about recruiting decommitts. I think we should go for Jordan Hare if he leaves. Would not mind getting a 3 Star 90 rated center!

Niner National · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2012, 09:07:50 pm »

Quote from: ninersfan99 on March 04, 2012, 12:43:03 pm

I'm sure this isn't the end of the A10 coaching changes.

I don't see any other A10 coaches getting fired.

Run49er · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2012, 06:05:30 pm »

Quote from: Niner National on March 04, 2012, 09:07:50 pm

Quote from: ninersfan99 on March 04, 2012, 12:43:03 pm

I'm sure this isn't the end of the A10 coaching changes.
I don't see any other A10 coaches getting fired.

I don't either. Giannini and Kellogg were the two on the hot seat when the season began and can't see either getting dismissed after putting together very respectable seasons.

Run49er · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2012, 06:01:33 pm »

URI contacting Wagner's Hurley about vacancy.

ESPN.com: Rhode Island can talk to Dan Hurley

2k · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2012, 11:39:33 pm »

http://hoopdirt.com/blog/63d90495/uri-update/

Run49er · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2012, 03:14:48 pm »

Per Zagoria, URI has offered Hurley $700,000+ per year.

Zagsblog.com: Rhode Island Targets Dan Hurley, But No Deal Yet

2k · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2012, 11:17:41 pm »

That's some serious money URI is offering up. Hurley would be a slam dunk.

Run49er · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:37:42 pm »

Quote from: 2k on March 17, 2012, 11:17:41 pm

That's some serious money URI is offering up. Hurley would be a slam dunk.

And so it is!

Zagsblog.com: Dan Hurley Takes the Rhode Island Job (UPDATED)

GoRhody.com: Dan Hurley Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Providencejournal.com: URI confirms hiring Dan Hurley as basketball coach for $4 million-plus

Run49er · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:39:57 pm »

Things are not good on the Bluff! First McConnell and Talley announce they are transferring, then this!

ESPN.com: Duquesne fires Ron Everhart

Run49er · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2012, 04:12:01 pm »

Interesting read on why Everhart got the pink slip.

CBSSports.com: Duquesne president details reasons for firing Everhart in email to board

2k · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2012, 04:12:12 pm »

Run, there was a third player leaving Duquesne.

Nugget · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2012, 11:03:08 pm »

Quote from: Run49er on March 23, 2012, 04:12:01 pm

Interesting read on why Everhart got the pink slip.

CBSSports.com: Duquesne president details reasons for firing Everhart in email to board

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Duquesne president Charles J. Dougherty says " The A10 conference itself is on the verge of a major improvement with the addition of new high quality university programs."

Plural? This is the first I have heard of that.

NinerWupAss · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2012, 11:07:09 pm »

Quote from: Nugget on March 23, 2012, 11:03:08 pm

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Duquesne president Charles J. Dougherty says " The A10 conference itself is on the verge of a major improvement with the addition of new high quality university programs."
Plural? This is the first I have heard of that.

Preparing for multiple departures? Would be a good sign!

Iron9er · « **Reply #14 on:** March 24, 2012, 11:37:02 am »

For what its worth, I thought Everhart was a pretty good coach. Dukes were abysmal before he got there, and he implemented that uptempo style and got some decent recruits.

Having 3 transfers (including his best player) is what prob finished it for him. He's actually had quite a few transfers over the years. But, given their facilities, etc I don't know if the Dukes can do better. We'll see.

Run49er · « **Reply #15 on:** March 24, 2012, 02:26:53 pm »

Quote from: 2k on March 23, 2012, 04:12:12 pm

Run, there was a third player leaving Duquesne.

Frosh Danny Herrera, but he spent most of season sidelined with an injury, so no surprise that he transferred and if it had been only him, Everhart would still be coach most likely.

Quote from: Iron9er on March 24, 2012, 11:37:02 am

Having 3 transfers (including his best player) is what prob finished it for him. He's actually had quite a few transfers over the years.

Had 20 transfers/departures during his tenure, including the 2 A-10 ROYs - McConnell (to UVa?) and Robert Mitchell (Seton Hall).

Run49er · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2012, 06:28:38 pm »

Duquesne zeroing in on Long Island's Jim Ferry after being rebuffed (more than once!) by Akron's Keith Dambrot. Ferry led LIU to the past two NCAA tourneys as the NEC champs.

Pittsburghlive.com: Jim Ferry a coaching candidate at Duquesne

And in the "FWIW Department," T. J. McConnell is rumored to be headed to Arizona

Run49er · « **Reply #17 on:** April 11, 2012, 06:03:11 pm »

Dukes have a new coach!

GoDuquesne.com: Jim Ferry Named Duquesne Head Men's Basketball Coach

Meanwhile, Rick Majerus talking to SMU. Guess $2 million per year will get your attention!

STLToday.com: SLU grants Majerus permission to talk to SMU

2k · « **Reply #18 on:** April 12, 2012, 09:09:09 am »

RT @GoodmanCBS: Rick Majerus has spurned SMU, sources told CBSSports -- and will remain at Saint Louis.

Run49er · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2012, 04:46:10 pm »

Quote from: 2k on April 12, 2012, 09:09:09 am

RT @GoodmanCBS: Rick Majerus has spurned SMU, sources told CBSSports -- and will remain at Saint Louis.

Ponies having a hard time finding a new coach to replace Matt Doherty. Turned by the Big Billiken, as well as Tommy Amaker (Harvard), Dan Monson (Long Beach St.), and Buzz Williams (Marquette). Also made overtures to Josh Pastner (Memphis) as well, but no interest on his part to head to Dallas.

Anyway, Majerus is going to have a 2012-13 A-10 preseason favorite with Saint Louis, so not surprised he's sticking around.

Run49er · « **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2012, 05:08:28 pm »

Interesting piece from Dayton/A-10 beatwriter Doug Harris.

Daytondailynews.com: Commentary: Firings show A-10 bar is set high

Run49er · « **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2012, 06:54:05 pm »

Interesting piece from St. Louis Post-Dispatch sportswriter Bernie Miklasz on why Majerus may have considered SMU job:

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On the other hand, Majerus is frustrated by SLU's spartan ways of traveling to road games. The Billikens take few chartered flights, which means that the players usually fly commercial and end up wasting three days to play one road game. That interferes with their classes and academic routine. The inefficient travel also disrupts the basketball regimen.

Majerus has also reached into his own pocket to provide a suitable salary for at least one assistant coach (Jim Crews), and he personally funded a significant portion of the cost so SLU could go on a valuable preseason exhibition tour of Canada.

The financial commitment by the SLU administration still isn't what it should be. It isn't easy for Majerus to get things done. Maybe he's tired of constantly having to barter with the SLU administration over small things.

LINK: STLToday.com: Bernie Bytes: On Majerus and SMU

LiberalAtheistNiner · « **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2012, 07:15:55 pm »

Seems risky to give Majerus a big contract to rebuild a program. Though his mother lived to 84, haven't seen a picture of her, but doubt she carried weight like her son. And Helmut Kohl is still alive at 82.

Run49er · « **Reply #23 on:** May 03, 2012, 07:17:46 pm »

Myron Medcalf lists his top 10 hires in men's hoops, which includes the "present" (#2 URI - Dan Hurley) and the "future" (#7 Tulsa - Danny Manning). Also includes sometime Niner opponent Winthop at #5 (Pat Kelsey).

ESPN.com: Top Ten Thursday: Best coaching hires

Run49er · « **Reply #24 on:** May 09, 2012, 05:46:00 pm »

No change, just that Bona has extended Schmidt through 2018-19.

GoBonnies.com: Schmidt, St. Bonaventure Reach Long-Term Contract Extension