ud's midget to DePaul?????

[LutherRackleyRulez]

I stumbled upon this rumor from ud blog -- the blackburn review....


Rumor Du Juor

Let me state emphatically, I am not addressing the veracity of this e-mail. Just food for thought:


Ok – word I just got from someone pretty into UD athletics is that Gregory is gone – deal is sealed with DePaul…even better news...We will get one of duke’s asst coaches – with the agreement of a ud /duke game on the schedule in 2 years.


Again, file this info under dangerous rumor for now. This email is coming from the same source that tipped me off to the Stevie Thoma transfer days before it appeared anywhere. When I asked whether or not this rumor has legs, the source said, "I really don't know." So, yeah, grain of salt.

This, by the way, is what happens when the season implodes -- sites like ours turn into College Basketball TMZ.







http://www.blackburnreview.com/main/2010/2/25/rumor-du-juor.html

[rhyno2110]

This exact same rumor was on UD Pride. Every single person on UD Pride didn't believe the rumor, but the guy who made the thread said he was told by a reliable source that this rumor is true.

While most people on here want Gregory to stay because he is an awful coach in every way, I would like for him to leave so that UD has a better chance at rising in the national ranks. This, in turn will give the XU vs. UD rivalry more national attention if UD benefits from a new coach.

The only downturn for UD is that some of the recruits might follow Gregory to Depaul.

So I hope he leaves Dayton. I'm just not sure how much truth the rumor has to it.

BAD move by Depaul if this happens though.

[Xman95]

Good deal for UD if it happens. They get rid of Gregory and get what might be a solid, young coach. There are no guarantees, of course. Just because the "Duke" label is attached doesn't mean the guy would be a good coach. We have seen former Duke players/assistants leave the nest only to fall on their faces. But could it really be any worse than Gregory?

If that happened I guess the biggest fear for UD would be whether they would keep Staten.

[XU 87]

Let's take a look at this.

1) Gregory may be leaving UD to go to DePaul- the worst program in the Big East. That doesn't say much for the Dayton program.

2) The author of the email is excited because UD is going to land an unnamed and unknown Duke assistant as their next coach. My guess is that "unknown Duke assistant", if he has any success, will leave within three years, probably to some top flight job like Nebraska.

[boozehound]

UD fans would really have a hard time if Juwan Staten decommitted...

They would also have a PG depth problem next year.

As for BG and DePaul. I would say that I am not sure why DePaul would really want BG at this point, but they are DePaul. I also don't know why BG would want DePaul. It doesn't really seem like you have any realistic chance of winning there.

Interesting rumor though.

[STL_XUfan]

We will get one of duke’s asst coaches




Quinn can't wait to get back into coaching.


http://cache.deadspin.com/sports/quinwalmart.jpg

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

UD fans would really have a hard time if Juwan Staten decommitted...

They would also have a PG depth problem next year.

As for BG and DePaul. I would say that I am not sure why DePaul would really want BG at this point, but they are DePaul. I also don't know why BG would want DePaul. It doesn't really seem like you have any realistic chance of winning there.

Interesting rumor though.

They've already labelled him the next John Wall. The whole city will be on a suicide watch

[LadyMuskie]

This makes no sense to me. Why on earth would DePaul want Brian Gregory as their head coach? I just can't wrap my head around it. Since he's been HC at UD, they've done nothing of note. I guess if DePaul is looking to be way over-hyped in the pre-season and early start of the season, and then just be mediocre or less than the rest of the season with little to no hope of making the tourney, of if they do make it, losing in the first round, then Brian Gregory is definitely their guy!

[xubrew]

i don't get it either. gregory's contract was extended until 2018. i can't imagine that the buyout for that is at all cheap. it would seem very unwise to me to spend a lot of money to get gregory.

i don't believe the rumor. it's too much to swallow. it implies that depaul has asked permission to speak with gregory during the season, obtained it, hired him, notified ud who in turn made an inquiry with duke about one of their assistants, hired him, and all this happened during the season. that's three programs all doing something that is not only highly unusual given the timing, but also not in their best interest given the timing.

sometimes "sources" get carried away, or are just completely made up to begin with.

[Masterofreality]

They're perfect for each other.....

......They both blow.

[boozehound]

i don't get it either. gregory's contract was extended until 2018. i can't imagine that the buyout for that is at all cheap. it would seem very unwise to me to spend a lot of money to get gregory.

i don't believe the rumor. it's too much to swallow. it implies that depaul has asked permission to speak with gregory during the season, obtained it, hired him, notified ud who in turn made an inquiry with duke about one of their assistants, hired him, and all this happened during the season. that's three programs all doing something that is not only highly unusual given the timing, but also not in their best interest given the timing.

sometimes "sources" get carried away, or are just completely made up to begin with.

This is a very good point.

[Flyer1407]

I wont get into whether Gregory is leaving or staying, I hope he's out, but thats beside the point.

I have a question for you guys.

If a coach leaves for another school after the class he has recruited to his current school has signed national letters of intent are they bound to the school and can only leave if the school releases them from it?

Most schools will in fact release a player if he wants to follow a coach, correct?

[kyxu]

I wont get into whether Gregory is leaving or staying, I hope he's out, but thats beside the point.

I have a question for you guys.

If a coach leaves for another school after the class he has recruited to his current school has signed national letters of intent are they bound to the school and can only leave if the school releases them from it?

Most schools will in fact release a player if he wants to follow a coach, correct?

You are correct, sir.

LOIs are binding, but schools customarily release players from them if the coach leaves...except if you're Fordham.

[Espe]

I wont get into whether Gregory is leaving or staying, I hope he's out, but thats beside the point.

I have a question for you guys.

If a coach leaves for another school after the class he has recruited to his current school has signed national letters of intent are they bound to the school and can only leave if the school releases them from it?

Most schools will in fact release a player if he wants to follow a coach, correct?

Every school will release a player from the LOI. Xavier did so with Parrom.

Check that Fordham might not release a player.

[chico]

Let's take a look at this.

1) Gregory may be leaving UD to go to DePaul- the worst program in the Big East. That doesn't say much for the Dayton program.

2) The author of the email is excited because UD is going to land an unnamed and unknown Duke assistant as their next coach. My guess is that "unknown Duke assistant", if he has any success, will leave within three years, probably to some top flight job like Nebraska.

Is this "unknown Duke assistant" any relation to their preseason squad preview when their starting point guard was "unknown starting point guard?"

If the DePaul AD is actually trying to get Brian Gregory as his head coach he should immediately be asked to resign. Is Mike Brown moonlighting as their AD to make a few extra bucks?

[XU 87]

Is this "unknown Duke assistant" any relation to their preseason squad preview when their starting point guard was "unknown starting point guard?"



I believe you're referring to the UD poster who once posted that their starting point guard for the following year would be "unknown JUCO point guard". (Another of my favorite UD posts.)

[XU05and07]

The rumor that I believe more than this one regarding DePaul is that their next coach is Billy Gillispie

[chico]

I believe you're referring to the UD poster who once posted that their starting point guard for the following year would be "unknown JUCO point guard". (Another of my favorite UD posts.)

That's the ticket! I think you were the one who originally told me about that classic post.

[vee4xu]

After the Jerry Wainwright debacle, I doubt that DePaul will be dipping back into the A-10 again to grab someone likely worse than Jerry.

[X-band '01]

It's not a matter of DePaul not wanting Gregory - why would Gregory want DePaul? All he has to do is look down (err, look up) at Clifton and see just how hard it is to build a program from the bottom up.

[vee4xu]

It's not a matter of DePaul not wanting Gregory - why would Gregory want DePaul? All he has to do is look down (err, look up) at Clifton and see just how hard it is to build a program from the bottom up.

I am pretty sure that DePaul wouldn't want Gregory. Not only based on Wainwright, but why bring in an underachiever? At least Cronin had success at Murray State before coming back to coach UC. The midget has no such track record. In fact, all DePaul has to do to seal the deal on not wanting Gregory is to go back and watch that awful NCAA game between DePaul and ud. It hasn't gotten any better for the midget since then.

[XURunner85]

First off I don't think it would be "a done deal" Gregory going to DePaul. I am sure this would be an NCAA infraction of dealing with someone elses coach while the season is still going on. And the "done deal" that a Duke Assistant would be next HC at UD, would be a violation for Dayton. Also how would a deal be done that the assistant coach from Duke comes to dayton and automatically their is a duke vs dayton game set. I think the kool aid is too strong for these dayton dulisionalist. PLEASE dayton FANS GET WITH REALITY, Gregory is there until he is fired and you will not get any high profiled asst coach to be HC. No one wants to live in dayton...

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per dayton daily news.......


Gregory lands on DePaul, Iowa lists
‘I’m committed to the University of Dayton, and they’re committed to me,’ coach says.

University of Dayton men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory is a Chicago native with a Big Ten background. His name has been mentioned as a potential candidate for recent openings at Iowa and DePaul.

But Gregory, whose Flyers defeated Illinois State in a National Invitation Tournament first-round game Wednesday night at UD Arena, says he hasn’t talked to other schools about job openings.

“The only thing I can say is, No. 1, we’re in the middle of the postseason, and I haven’t had any talks with anybody,” Gregory said. “I just signed a contract. I’m committed to the University of Dayton, and they’re committed to me.”

Gregory’s contract at UD was extended last year through 2018. According to the most recent nonprofit tax filings, UD paid him $541,891 in 2007. But that doesn’t include supplemental income. Gregory’s salary is believed to be about $750,000 this year and will reach the $1 million range in the final year of the pact.

Gregory, 43, was listed in a Des Moines Register poll that asked readers who they would like to see succeed Todd Lickliter, who was fired earlier this week. The Flyers coach also was named as a potential candidate at DePaul by the Chicago Tribune.






http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/university-of-dayton-flyers/gregory-lands-on-depaul-iowa-lists-605628.html

[Pablo's Brother]

He would take either job in a heart beat. Plus, UD fans will pack his bags for him! For our sake, I hope he stays. He is the "Jimmy Binnie" of coaching.

[Muskie1000]

ok I have to ask this - have they flipping lost their mind? ok maybe Dayton does better than DePaul (really, that's not saying much) - but if you are looking for a new coach - don't you go for one who has done well in conference play, not middle of the road or mediocre?

[Billy]

Per dayton daily news.......


Gregory lands on DePaul, Iowa lists
‘I’m committed to the University of Dayton, and they’re committed to me,’ coach says.

University of Dayton men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory is a Chicago native with a Big Ten background. His name has been mentioned as a potential candidate for recent openings at Iowa and DePaul.

But Gregory, whose Flyers defeated Illinois State in a National Invitation Tournament first-round game Wednesday night at UD Arena, says he hasn’t talked to other schools about job openings.

“The only thing I can say is, No. 1, we’re in the middle of the postseason, and I haven’t had any talks with anybody,” Gregory said. “I just signed a contract. I’m committed to the University of Dayton, and they’re committed to me.”

Gregory’s contract at UD was extended last year through 2018. According to the most recent nonprofit tax filings, UD paid him $541,891 in 2007. But that doesn’t include supplemental income. Gregory’s salary is believed to be about $750,000 this year and will reach the $1 million range in the final year of the pact.

Gregory, 43, was listed in a Des Moines Register poll that asked readers who they would like to see succeed Todd Lickliter, who was fired earlier this week. The Flyers coach also was named as a potential candidate at DePaul by the Chicago Tribune.






http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/university-of-dayton-flyers/gregory-lands-on-depaul-iowa-lists-605628.html










If this report of his salary is true, I don't know why Gregory would take the DePaul job.

Last week, DePaul's AD was BRAGGING at a presser about the notion of paying their coach close to or at seven figures. As if that's going to pry anyone worth a damn.

There's almost no chance to win at DePaul. None. They likely have the worst arena situation of any BCS school playing 30+ minutes away from campus.

The Iowa gig..that might make some sense.

[Billy]

Per dayton daily news.......


Gregory lands on DePaul, Iowa lists
‘I’m committed to the University of Dayton, and they’re committed to me,’ coach says.

University of Dayton men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory is a Chicago native with a Big Ten background. His name has been mentioned as a potential candidate for recent openings at Iowa and DePaul.

But Gregory, whose Flyers defeated Illinois State in a National Invitation Tournament first-round game Wednesday night at UD Arena, says he hasn’t talked to other schools about job openings.

“The only thing I can say is, No. 1, we’re in the middle of the postseason, and I haven’t had any talks with anybody,” Gregory said. “I just signed a contract. I’m committed to the University of Dayton, and they’re committed to me.”

Gregory’s contract at UD was extended last year through 2018. According to the most recent nonprofit tax filings, UD paid him $541,891 in 2007. But that doesn’t include supplemental income. Gregory’s salary is believed to be about $750,000 this year and will reach the $1 million range in the final year of the pact.

Gregory, 43, was listed in a Des Moines Register poll that asked readers who they would like to see succeed Todd Lickliter, who was fired earlier this week. The Flyers coach also was named as a potential candidate at DePaul by the Chicago Tribune.






http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/university-of-dayton-flyers/gregory-lands-on-depaul-iowa-lists-605628.html










If this report of his salary is true, I don't know why Gregory would take the DePaul job.

Last week, DePaul's AD was BRAGGING at a presser about the notion of paying their coach close to or at seven figures. As if that's going to pry anyone that's an established Top 50 coach.

There's almost no chance to win at DePaul. None. They likely have the worst arena situation of any BCS school playing 30+ minutes away from campus.

The Iowa gig..that might make some sense.

[DC Muskie]

They likely have the worst arena situation of any BCS school playing 30+ minutes away from campus.

Did I hear or read where DePaul is now going to build an 8,000 seat arena?

I really enjoy watching these programs like DePaul and Fordham fall out of bed and realize you might have to spend some money if you want to be successful.

[rhyno2110]

Did I hear or read where DePaul is now going to build an 8,000 seat arena?

I really enjoy watching these programs like DePaul and Fordham fall out of bed and realize you might have to spend some money if you want to be successful.

Yeah, I heard that too, from the Depaul-lover in Digger. Digger suggests that Depaul is a quote, "sleeping giant". He further goes on to say that they will throw out 2 million dollars to land a big name coach.

[DC Muskie]

Yeah, I heard that too, from the Depaul-lover in Digger. Digger suggests that Depaul is a quote, "sleeping giant". He further goes on to say that they will throw out 2 million dollars to land a big name coach.

That's where. Thanks! I am always half awake when the highlighter is on.

So now that I know where it came from, I'm pretty sure nothing will change.

[Billy]

There is a steel mill somewhat near campus (about a mile west along the Chicago River) that is getting ready to vacate, and that's been rumored a bit since it's the only parcel of land big enough for an arena. This has really been the rub for DePaul....where do you put this building in such a densely populated area with such high property values? DePaul's located in the third most expensive neighborhood in Chicago.

This parcel was also rumored awhile ago to be a site that the Cubs might have been interested in. So anytime someone thinks about doing a large, non-residential project...this parcel has been discussed. Part of the reason Finkl & Sons is leaving, is undoubtedly because they understand the worth of the property they are on. It's silly to manufacture there.

My own feeling, is that so many people would want that parcel, that DePaul would have plenty of company competing to get the site. DePaul would also need another full-time tenant in my view...because operating it in the way that Xavier operates Cintas (for example) won't work considering how much this land will cost. The Arena Football team, the WNBA team, a shitload of concerts....they'd need all of that in order to not take a bath on it.

[boozehound]

Yeah, I heard that too, from the Depaul-lover in Digger. Digger suggests that Depaul is a quote, "sleeping giant". He further goes on to say that they will throw out 2 million dollars to land a big name coach.

DePaul is a "sleeping giant"? I would love to hear a 5 minute explanation of the logic behind such a statement.

[Billy]

DePaul is a "sleeping giant"? I would love to hear a 5 minute explanation of the logic behind such a statement.

The logic (not saying I agree with it), is that the University of Illinois can't keep kids from leaving the state, and so right now...if you get the right coach, and perhaps a new arena...the area kids (Derrick Rose, Sherron Collins, Jon Scheyer, etc) will start staying put and end up at DePaul.

If DePaul gets these things done, they could get good in a hurry. But honestly, I don't think they can't get any of it done without the arena first. I don't believe Phelps comment that they are prepared to pay their next coach $2M. Not with the revenue streams currently available to them playing in Rosemont. I know ESPN pays the Big East a bunch of money...but not that much.

[XU05and07]

Yeah, I heard that too, from the Depaul-lover in Digger. Digger suggests that Depaul is a quote, "sleeping giant". He further goes on to say that they will throw out 2 million dollars to land a big name coach.

Rip Van Winkle takes offense to Diggers comment...

[danaandvictory]

The Iowa gig..that might make some sense.

When Lickliter was fired last week they asked Tom Izzo about the decision (for reasons unbeknown to me). Izzo praised Lickliter as a guy committed to running a clean program, criticized Iowa for firing him so quickly despite all the external "crap" associated with the Iowa program, and then said "That right now would be where I would change my opinion of telling a friend to take a certain job."

I found that interesting, since of course Izzo is Gregory's mentor.

[Billy]

When Lickliter was fired last week they asked Tom Izzo about the decision (for reasons unbeknown to me). Izzo praised Lickliter as a guy committed to running a clean program, criticized Iowa for firing him so quickly despite all the external "crap" associated with the Iowa program, and then said "That right now would be where I would change my opinion of telling a friend to take a certain job."

I found that interesting, since of course Izzo is Gregory's mentor.

I don't know enough about Iowa's program to even guess how much of the fault is Lickliter's, and how much falls other places. But his record was undeniably atrocious over his three seasons. I have to believe most of that falls on him. To Izzo's quote...there are plenty of guys out there who can run clean programs and get their brains kicked in. You or I could do that.

That said, Iowa has significantly more money than DePaul does...and a much better chance of success in the near term. So if I was Gregory in this hypothetical, and given the choice of these two jobs, I'd run towards Iowa City...

...or maybe just stay in Dayton. I think what Lickliter's experience reinforces, is that you're better off being a big fish in a smaller pond...than to be a guppy in a shark tank. That is, if job security is any type of consideration for a coach.

I'd put the over/under on Gregory at 4 years if he took the DePaul job.

[Mrs. Garrett]

DePaul probably winds up with Billy G as their coach. They would like to keep their current asistant coaches, and their top assistant Tracy Webster was with Billy G at Kentucky. I think that DePaul actually wanted him at the end of last year, but were too cheap to buy out Wainwright. Now their AD is under a lot of pressure to hire the right guy because she is under a lot of fire for hiring Wainwright. The reason for the Gregory rumors is because he is from the Chicago area, he was interested the last 2 times the Depaul job was open but they didn't want him.

If Depaul hire Gillespie and he has Tracey Webster on his staff th best players in Chicago will wind up at Depaul. Webster is highly respected from his days as a prep star here and has a ton of connections in the Public League and south suburbs here.

[Billy]

DePaul probably winds up with Billy G as their coach.

I forgot all about him...but that would make a lot of sense.

[wkrq59]

Just a BTW on either Dayton or DePaul violating any rules by investigating coaches during their season. Prior to an actual offer by a school, all the contacting is usually done through intermediaries --alums, well heeled boosters as in Sean's case with the big car dealer in Albuquerque. Seldom is there any direct contact between school and coach. :logo::logo::logo:

[xu05usmc]

DePaul is a "sleeping giant"? I would love to hear a 5 minute explanation of the logic behind such a statement.

This makes sense with them being in Chicago. Same reason why Fordahm can be the sleeping giant in the A10. If they get the right coach that can scout the local talent they can be highly successful. The trick is finding the right coach (and assistants) that will bear down and recruit really hard in the area.

You never know, one of them could land a good local kid who has a lot of potential but for intangible reasons (i.e. grades, criminal disposition, ect.) the bigger named schools won't want to risk it. Hell, it worked with Marquette and Dwyane Wade right?

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Seth Davis/SI......



As for Iowa,
I was told that the school inquired about Dayton's Brian Gregory
but Gregory wasn't interested.



http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/seth_davis/03/24/hoop.thoughts/1.html

[BlueX]

Was watching the Mack press conference on CBSCS and afterwards Seth Davis talked about the Iowa job. I don't know if he misspoke or what, but Seth said BG has already interviewed with Iowa and is the leader for the job.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Chicago Tribune....


Haugh: DePaul must move quickly, hire Gregory

Who said the NIT doesn't matter?

It may have helped DePaul land the coach who should have been at the top of its list from Day One -- a proven, realistic, respected coach with Chicago ties and solid credentials. His name is Brian Gregory, the coach of Dayton, and he reportedly was the top choice at Iowa but refused to discuss the possibility until after his Flyers had finished their NIT run. So Iowa got impatient and hired Fran McCaffery.

You have to respect a guy willing to put his program's success and his seniors -- even in a tournament that ultimately only earns the winner the right to say, "We're No. 66!'' -- ahead of his own career ambitions. Gregory essentially placed more importance on Tuesday night's NIT semifinal game against Mississippi than on a legitimate chance to become a head coach in the Big Ten.

Good for him. Better for DePaul.

Hopefully, that means Gregory remains in play for athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto. Forget that Gregory, a Mount Prospect native, already rebuffed overtures twice before in the past decade when the job was open. Before, DePaul never was in the position to offer a contract in the neighborhood of $2 million, a reality that may tempt Gregory more at this stage of his career.






http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/03/haugh-depaul-must-move-quickly-hire-gregory.html

[Titanxman04]

Why would you want Gregory?

Does anyone outside Xavier realize he's a joke? He can't coach in a game for the life of him, his team plays street ball, and after returning 7 SENIORS from a tournament team, they make the NIT and bomb in the A-10. Seriously, how could anyone want a choke job like that? There are a few better coaches in our conference than Gregory.

I guess it is Depaul, not like they can be picky. But no way in hell does Gregory deserve $2 million. No. Way.

[boozehound]

Why would you want Gregory?

Does anyone outside Xavier realize he's a joke? He can't coach in a game for the life of him, his team plays street ball, and after returning 7 SENIORS from a tournament team, they make the NIT and bomb in the A-10. Seriously, how could anyone want a choke job like that? There are a few better coaches in our conference than Gregory.

I guess it is Depaul, not like they can be picky. But no way in hell does Gregory deserve $2 million. No. Way.

I tend to agree on this. I think that there are definitely worse coaches out there, but Gregory has not impressed me at all. To even discuss offering him $1MM plus is ridiculous. I don't know why anyone would do it. He is a proven choker.

[Titanxman04]

I tend to agree on this. I think that there are definitely worse coaches out there, but Gregory has not impressed me at all. To even discuss offering him $1MM plus is ridiculous. I don't know why anyone would do it. He is a proven choker.

He also only has ONE tournament win in seven seasons. ONE! That's not success, thats luck. Once the little kid can take his team to a tournament consistently, THEN, he's a good coach. But sorry, I can't qualify him as a decent option.

[DC Muskie]

Remember this when it comes to Gregory rebuffing DePaul...

Top Jimmy rebuffed Xavier twice before coming.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per ddn.....


Wright lauds coach for standing ground with Iowa

Dayton star Chris Wright wasn’t surprised coach Brian Gregory refused to enter behind-the-scenes discussions with Iowa about becoming the next coach there.

Gregory was the Hawkeyes’ top choice, but the seventh-year UD coach insisted he wouldn’t entertain any offers until after the season. Iowa decided not to wait and snagged Siena’s Fran McCaffery instead.

Gregory said he couldn’t face his team if he had already secretly given his allegiance to another school.

“That’s the type of person BG is — great character,” Wright said. “Some people might say something about his coaching, but there’s nothing you can say about him as a person. Some people might say he should have done this (game strategy) here, that’s just reality. That’s the pressure on a coach, and he’s cool with that. But if anybody ever said anything about him as a person, I would have a problem with that.”

Wright hasn’t decided yet whether he’ll test the NBA waters after the season, but the junior star wouldn’t want to play for another coach at UD next year if he does return.

“I’m happy to hear that (Gregory will be back),” Wright said. “He’s a loyal person. He’s loyal to his players and he’s loyal to the city. He loves it in Dayton. But if was to make a decision not to come back, I think I would understand. I don’t think he’s going to make a mistake in what he’s going to do. Because of the way he is, it’s got to be a good reason for him to leave.”



http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/index.html

[muskienick]

Remember this when it comes to Gregory rebuffing DePaul...

Top Jimmy rebuffed Xavier twice before coming.

Please translate!

[DC Muskie]

Father Hoff was recruited heavily by Xavier when he was the Dean of the Med school at Creighton. He turned down the job twice before finally accepting it.

[Masterofreality]

We all know the midget's qualifications- or lack thereof.

The real question is- Why DePuke? Seriously.

Does anyone really think that they can compete at that school? Talk about a delusional administration. Even in the Big Greased they're lucky to draw 6,000 to Rosemont which, by the way, is a hard 10 miles from campus. You can't even practice in the same building you play in. Add to that, Marquette and Illinois rip the best recruits out of Chicago every year with a few going to Purdue, Notre Dame and Indiana. Good luck.

Other than going for the quick bucks, assuming that they are real ($2 million a year? Really?) there is absolutely no reason to leave to go to DePuke.

[Muskie]

We all know the midget's qualifications- or lack thereof.

The real question is- Why DePuke? Seriously.

Does anyone really think that they can compete at that school? Talk about a delusional administration. Even in the Big Greased they're lucky to draw 6,000 to Rosemont which, by the way, is a hard 10 miles from campus. You can't even practice in the same building you play in. Add to that, Marquette and Illinois rip the best recruits out of Chicago every year with a few going to Purdue, Notre Dame and Indiana. Good luck.

Other than going for the quick bucks, assuming that they are real ($2 million a year? Really?) there is absolutely no reason to leave to go to DePuke.

MOR, who will you rage against when the Big East breaks up? :logo:

[dc_x]

Wright hasn’t decided yet whether he’ll test the NBA waters after the season, but the junior star wouldn’t want to play for another coach at UD next year if he does return.

I love that writers act as if Chris Wright has a chance to play in the NBA. I'd be stunned if that guy plays a single minute in the NBA. 6'8" guys who can't handle it, pass it, or shoot it are not NBA material. It doesn't matter that he has a 40 inch vertical.

[ChicagoX]

[QUOTE=“Some people might say something about his coaching, but there’s nothing you can say about him as a person. Some people might say he should have done this (game strategy) here, that’s just reality. That’s the pressure on a coach, and he’s cool with that. But if anybody ever said anything about him as a person, I would have a problem with that.”[/QUOTE]

Wow, even Chris Wright seems to recognize that BG is not a good in-game coach. Is this nothing short of an admission that he is a mediocre Xs and Os guy?

[boozehound]

Wow, even Chris Wright seems to recognize that BG is not a good in-game coach. Is this nothing short of an admission that he is a mediocre Xs and Os guy?

The verbiage struck me as a little off too, but I just attributed it to Chris Wright not really knowing how he was coming off.

It does kind of sound like he is saying "Gregory may be a crappy coach, but he is a great guy".

[muskienick]

Father Hoff was recruited heavily by Xavier when he was the Dean of the Med school at Creighton. He turned down the job twice before finally accepting it.

Thanks for the clarification. I had never seen in print Fr. Hoff referred to as "Top Jimmy."

[Masterofreality]

MOR, who will you rage against when the Big East breaks up? :logo:

I'm sure I'll find a worthy target.

It'll probably still be Fordham and LaSuck- 10 years from now.

[Drew's Crew]

Wow, even Chris Wright seems to recognize that BG is not a good in-game coach. Is this nothing short of an admission that he is a mediocre Xs and Os guy?

Ha! I was thinking the exact same thing.

[Mrs. Garrett]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/13136009/dollars-and-sense-coachhunting-ads-need-to-get-real

This article sums up what a mess the DePaul atheltic deparment is in.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

According to Andy Katz/ESPN....

midget says, "No" to BC + DePaul......


AK Tweets:

@heidus yes. that is true. No DePaul.


Dayton's Brian Gregory says no thanks to BC, second A-10 coach,
also no DePaul, staying at Dayton



http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/ncb/news/story?id=5057355



http://twitter.com/espnandykatz

[Titanxman04]

According to Andy Katz/ESPN....

midget says, "No" to BC + DePaul......


AK Tweets:

@heidus yes. that is true. No DePaul.


Dayton's Brian Gregory says no thanks to BC, second A-10 coach,
also no DePaul, staying at Dayton



http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/ncb/news/story?id=5057355



http://twitter.com/espnandykatz




It's time for a celebration, bitches!
http://www.freewebs.com/footballthoughts/rick%20james.jpg

[Masterofreality]

Thank Gawd.

30 more years of wins in Cincinnati!

PS. DePuke sucks. Hello Reggie Theus- guaranteed to perpetuate suckiness. Now if Loyola could just get their act together...

[vee4xu]

ud winning the Not Invited Tournament is among the finest things to happen to Xavier men's basketball in some time.

[X-band '01]

ud winning the last postseason Not Invited Tournament is among the finest things to happen to Xavier men's basketball in some time.

That's better.