Adam Morrison Back With the Zags

[vee4xu]

This dirtball is back at Gonzaga, washed up at age 28. I recall being on a golf trip in Birmingham when X lost to Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament and Morrison was playing. I recall a bad call (at least in my mind) near the end of that game and it may have possibly involved Morrison. I'm too lazy to look it up and my memory not good enough to recall. Though, I do recall being pissed that X lost to that bum.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/22890431/adam-morrison-joining-gonzaga-staff

[LadyMuskie]

If I recall correctly, Mr. Morrison was a big fan of the "n" word. Class act all the way around, that guy.

[SlimKibbles]

This dirtball is back at Gonzaga, washed up at age 28. I recall being on a golf trip in Birmingham when X lost to Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament and Morrison was playing. I recall a bad call (at least in my mind) near the end of that game and it may have possibly involved Morrison. I'm too lazy to look it up and my memory not good enough to recall. Though, I do recall being pissed that X lost to that bum.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/22890431/adam-morrison-joining-gonzaga-staff

It was probably the play where he wrapped his arm around Doellman's waist to drive around him and they called Doellman for a foul. I was going nuts while watching that at a bar in Mt. Adams.

[Mrs. Garrett]

this is how i'll always remember Morrison:

http://www.losanjealous.com/2006/03/24/adam-morrison/

[Xaveriana]

I loved Adam Morrison in Happy Gilmore as Mr. Larson!!!
http://images3.static-bluray.com/reviews/4308_4.jpg

Mr. Larson: That's two thus far, Shooter.
Shooter McGavin: Oh, you can count. Good for you.
Mr. Larson: And *you* can count, on *me*, waiting for *you* in the parking lot.

[PMI]

I was told first hand by multiple members of the 2006 team that Adam Morrison was dropping the N-word in quite the weasel-ish ways throughout that game. We weren't good enough to make a deep run that year, but we certainly could've beaten that insanely overrated team. Adam Morrison blows the big one, and the fact that he's still a part of the game of basketball is something he probably sold his soul for.

[Milhouse]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbRaRc9nxIw

[xubrew]

This dirtball is back at Gonzaga, washed up at age 28. I recall being on a golf trip in Birmingham when X lost to Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament and Morrison was playing. I recall a bad call (at least in my mind) near the end of that game and it may have possibly involved Morrison. I'm too lazy to look it up and my memory not good enough to recall. Though, I do recall being pissed that X lost to that bum.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/22890431/adam-morrison-joining-gonzaga-staff

He had a professional career, and is now completing his degree and getting some experience as a student assistant. I wouldn't call that washed up. Hell, I think most people would kill to be in that situation. From what I understand he wants to be a coach, and I think he could end up being a good coach (someday). Maybe even a head coach. He needs to finish his degree, and that's what he's doing. I don't consider that washed up at all. I consider that a very good situation to be in.

[PMI]

He had a professional career, and is now completing his degree and getting some experience as a student assistant. I wouldn't call that washed up. Hell, I think most people would kill to be in that situation. From what I understand he wants to be a coach, and I think he could end up being a good coach (someday). Maybe even a head coach. He needs to finish his degree, and that's what he's doing. I don't consider that washed up at all. I consider that a very good situation to be in.

I would absolutely consider that washed up, in every sense of the term. The guy was the THIRD overall pick in the NBA draft seven years ago, and not only is he now out of the league, but he never even threatened to have a real career in it. Sure, compared to the other 7 billion people in the world, he's a good basketball player. But that's not how you measure an NBA third overall pick. I don't know how much more washed up a basketball player could be than going from the college player of the year and third overall pick to a guy who can't cut it in professional basketball as a player in any capacity.

[xubrew]

I would absolutely consider that washed up, in every sense of the term. The guy was the THIRD overall pick in the NBA draft seven years ago, and not only is he now out of the league, but he never even threatened to have a real career in it. Sure, compared to the other 7 billion people in the world, he's a good basketball player. But that's not how you measure an NBA third overall pick. I don't know how much more washed up a basketball player could be than going from the college player of the year and third overall pick to a guy who can't cut it in professional basketball as a player in any capacity.

Maurice Clarette is washed up. Adam Morrison has made a lot of money, will earn his degree, and will get a job as a coach, which is what he wants to do.

I have no idea what kind of a person he is. There are some great people that are terrible coaches, and some awful people that are fantastic coaches. It's easy for me to see him becoming a good coach. I guess that's the perspective I'm looking at this through. When it comes to pursuing that, the table is set as nicely for him as it could possibly be. Even if he had been an all star for ten seasons, he'd still need to go back, get his degree, and start out as a student assistant, which is what he's doing now. So, yeah, I'd say his situation is pretty good.

[RealDeal]

Maurice Clarette is washed up. Adam Morrison has made a lot of money, will earn his degree, and will get a job as a coach, which is what he wants to do.

I have no idea what kind of a person he is. There are some great people that are terrible coaches, and some awful people that are fantastic coaches. It's easy for me to see him becoming a good coach. I guess that's the perspective I'm looking at this through. When it comes to pursuing that, the table is set as nicely for him as it could possibly be. Even if he had been an all star for ten seasons, he'd still need to go back, get his degree, and start out as a student assistant, which is what he's doing now. So, yeah, I'd say his situation is pretty good.

I think the point is that his situation is not pretty good compared with other #3 picks at this point in their careers.

Also, he's a douche, Cage wanted to tear his head off.

[PMI]

Maurice Clarette is washed up. Adam Morrison has made a lot of money, will earn his degree, and will get a job as a coach, which is what he wants to do.

I have no idea what kind of a person he is. There are some great people that are terrible coaches, and some awful people that are fantastic coaches. It's easy for me to see him becoming a good coach. I guess that's the perspective I'm looking at this through. When it comes to pursuing that, the table is set as nicely for him as it could possibly be. Even if he had been an all star for ten seasons, he'd still need to go back, get his degree, and start out as a student assistant, which is what he's doing now. So, yeah, I'd say his situation is pretty good.

We are interpreting the term "washed up" in two completely different ways, which is fine. You are looking at his whole life, while I'm (and I assume Vee, as well is) looking at his basketball playing career. I have absolutely no idea what kind of coach he would make, or what his ambitions are in general. But looking at him as a basketball player, he's one of the bigger busts of the last ten years, and was washed up in that regard pretty quickly. He may go on to have a great, successful life in general, but as a basketball player, he was washed up failure bust pretty much immediately after he started weeping like a little baby with 2 seconds left in a one point game again UCLA. He made money and may have a great life when it's all said and done, but his professional basketball career was an epic fail. I think most people, when referring to a professional athlete, interpret "washed up" as what happens with that person's career.

[GuyFawkes38]

I'm trying to think of another Morrison moment. I'm guessing at some point he hit a game winning shot in college. But all I can think about is the UCLA game. That's his defining moment.

[Milhouse]

Maurice Clarette is washed up. Adam Morrison has made a lot of money, will earn his degree, and will get a job as a coach, which is what he wants to do.

I have no idea what kind of a person he is. There are some great people that are terrible coaches, and some awful people that are fantastic coaches. It's easy for me to see him becoming a good coach. I guess that's the perspective I'm looking at this through. When it comes to pursuing that, the table is set as nicely for him as it could possibly be. Even if he had been an all star for ten seasons, he'd still need to go back, get his degree, and start out as a student assistant, which is what he's doing now. So, yeah, I'd say his situation is pretty good.

I don't think he'd need to go back and get his degree to become a coach/assistant. I don't think a college degree is necessary in the coaching ranks...Pretty sure Rutger's HC didn't finish college.

And the fact is he wants to keep playing but just doesn't have what it takes. He was in the NBA summer League last year at 27. By far one of the oldest players there.

I'm with PMI on this not many players picked 3rd overall end up as a student assistant 6 years later....

[xubrew]

We are interpreting the term "washed up" in two completely different ways, which is fine. You are looking at his whole life, while I'm (and I assume Vee, as well is) looking at his basketball playing career. I have absolutely no idea what kind of coach he would make, or what his ambitions are in general. But looking at him as a basketball player, he's one of the bigger busts of the last ten years, and was washed up in that regard pretty quickly. He may go on to have a great, successful life in general, but as a basketball player, he was washed up failure bust pretty much immediately after he started weeping like a little baby with 2 seconds left in a one point game again UCLA. He made money and may have a great life when it's all said and done, but his professional basketball career was an epic fail. I think most people, when referring to a professional athlete, interpret "washed up" as what happens with that person's career.

Understood. It is oftentimes easy for me to dismiss someone's pro basketball career because I often dismiss pro basketball entirely.


I don't think he'd need to go back and get his degree to become a coach/assistant. I don't think a college degree is necessary in the coaching ranks...Pretty sure Rutger's HC didn't finish college.

And the fact is he wants to keep playing but just doesn't have what it takes. He was in the NBA summer League last year at 27. By far one of the oldest players there.

I'm with PMI on this not many players picked 3rd overall end up as a student assistant 6 years later....

You absolutely need a degree if you want to go into college coaching these days. Rutgers's coach doesn't have one, but he said that he did. In fact, he said he had one....from Rutgers, and Rutgers believed him. It was rather embarrassing, and they probably wouldn't have even considered him had they known he didn't have a degree. Rutgers has been the butt of many jokes because of what happened.

[Milhouse]

Understood. It is oftentimes easy for me to dismiss someone's pro basketball career because I often dismiss pro basketball entirely.



You absolutely need a degree if you want to go into college coaching these days. Rutgers's coach doesn't have one, but he said that he did. In fact, he said he had one....from Rutgers, and Rutgers believed him. It was rather embarrassing, and they probably wouldn't have even considered him had they known he didn't have a degree. Rutgers has been the butt of many jokes because of what happened.

I'm pretty sure their new HC not finishing college probably on the bottom of their list of worries after this past year...

[xubrew]

I'm pretty sure their new HC not finishing college probably on the bottom of their list of worries after this past year...

Rutgers has been one of the most delightful and entertaining train wrecks to watch in recent memory. Hiring the coach that was an alum who wasn't actually an alum is just part of it.

If you're really interested, go to the NCAA website, look up every coaching job in every sport that is posted, and you'll see that they all require a degree.

[ChicagoX]

What I remember most from that Xavier-Gonzaga game is Josh Duncan missing a wide open three that would have likely sealed the game for X for all intents and purposes. It would have been considered a tremendous upset of a #14 seed knocking off a #3, but the disparity in talent was not nearly that wide. X could have and should have finished them off and sent Morrison and company packing after the first round.

[Milhouse]

Rutgers has been one of the most delightful and entertaining train wrecks to watch in recent memory. Hiring the coach that was an alum who wasn't actually an alum is just part of it.

If you're really interested, go to the NCAA website, look up every coaching job in every sport that is posted, and you'll see that they all require a degree.

How is that he doesn't need a degree then and can remain the head coach? I don't doubt what you're saying. I was more thinking along the lines of the fact that you don't need to be a student assistant to be a head coach eventually.

[xubrew]

How is that he doesn't need a degree then and can remain the head coach? I don't doubt what you're saying. I was more thinking along the lines of the fact that you don't need to be a student assistant to be a head coach eventually.

My guess is that Rutgers just didn't want to fool with it, so they just dealt with it.

There's no rule that says you have to have a degree. You don't need a degree to be a professor, technically, but no one will even think of hiring you without one.

There are 348 div1 basketball programs, and there are probably at least four full time coaches (including the assistants) on every staff. I bet you could count on one hand the number of those coaches that don't have college degrees.

[Milhouse]

If you're really interested, go to the NCAA website, look up every coaching job in every sport that is posted, and you'll see that they all require a degree.




There's no rule that says you have to have a degree. You don't need a degree to be a professor, technically, but no one will even think of hiring you without one.




I'm just kind of confused....

[GoMuskies]

Every school will require a candidate to have a degree. There is no ACTUAL requirement to have a degree. The school could waive that requirement if they felt like it (as Rutgers has apparently accidentally done).

[Milhouse]

Ah okay I get what he is say now. But I'm sure if the right candidate comes around that's all out the door. For example just recently Isiah Thomas was at FIU.

[xubrew]

Ah okay I get what he is say now. But I'm sure if the right candidate comes around that's all out the door. For example just recently Isiah Thomas was at FIU.

Isaiah Thomas is the wrong candidate under any circumstances. He did earn his degree, though. He finished up while he was playing in the NBA. He actually has a master's degree.

[Xavier]

He is washed up as a basketball player. No doubt about it. Not saying he isn't in a good situation but really, when an athlete is called washed up it really on refers to his playing days.

[vee4xu]

PMI is correct. I was referring to Morrison's basketball career. I don't know the dude otherwise so can't opine on the other aspects of his life, but for the record can really care less about the rest of his life.

[LA Muskie]

Hard to say his playing career is anything but washed up. I have a hard time even typing the words "playing career" when it comes to him. But he made his $$$ and he'll be fine. Although I'm not sure I see him as a coach.

[xubrew]

Hard to say his playing career is anything but washed up. I have a hard time even typing the words "playing career" when it comes to him. But he made his $$$ and he'll be fine. Although I'm not sure I see him as a coach.

Well, think about it. He was clearly a team leader, he clearly has a massive ego, and he had a disappointing career as a player after college. He's got all the key ingredients!!!

[RealDeal]

I can just hear his recruiting pitch to parents now "I promise if your son commits to play for me I won't call him a (n word) more than 3 times a practice." Sign here.