New Asst Coach - Luke Murray

[THRILLHOUSE]

Jeff Borzello ‏@jeffborzello 21s21 seconds ago
Xavier's Chris Mack has tabbed Rhode Island's Luke Murray as his new assistant coach, sources told ESPN. Strong New England/Northeast ties.

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN 2m2 minutes ago
Xavier coach Chris Mack has hired URI assistant Luke Murray, source told ESPN. Quality addition as Murray is a grinder.

[casualfan]

Just posted in the original rick carter thread that i don't think this would happen unless he got assurances Mack is not leaving.

[gladdenguy]

This is the new assistant under Chris Mack's Xavier staff for next year. :flex: :ok:

Congrats Luke. Welcome to the Xavier family!!!

[XU 87]

Just posted in the original rick carter thread that i don't think this would happen unless he got assurances Mack is not leaving.

Unless he got assurances that he's going with Mack to Florida if Mack gets that job.

I just hope his dad comes to a few games and becomes a big donor.

[xu82]

Just posted in the original rick carter thread that i don't think this would happen unless he got assurances Mack is not leaving.

You would think that should be the case. A good sign I guess, but..... They always say they're not leaving until they go. (I'm a worrier.)

[kyxu]

He is the son of Bill Murray, people.

The title of this thread should just be "Mack hires Bill Murray's son"

[paulxu]

And worked as a grad assistant in Miller's first year in Arizona.

[blobfan]

He is the son of Bill Murray, people.

The title of this thread should just be "Mack hires Bill Murray's son"

Not if you care about basketball. I love Bill Murray but don't think being related to him has anything to do with basketball chops. I'm more impressed that he seems to be well thought of by other coaches and a hard worker. I have some concern that he hasn't stayed anywhere long but that doesn't mean he will not give his best while at X.

But wouldn't it be awesome if there were a confluence of the weird Bill Murray party stories and Stainbrook the Uber driver?

[kyxu]

Not if you care about basketball. I love Bill Murray but don't think being related to him has anything to do with basketball chops.

I wasn't being serious, of course.

[Milhouse]

Not if you care about basketball. I love Bill Murray but don't think being related to him has anything to do with basketball chops. ?

I Respectfully Disagree.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIV_9--awCI



LOVE ME SOME BILL MURRAY

[Chalmers0]

Not if you care about basketball. I love Bill Murray but don't think being related to him has anything to do with basketball chops. I'm more impressed that he seems to be well thought of by other coaches and a hard worker. I have some concern that he hasn't stayed anywhere long but that doesn't mean he will not give his best while at X.


I actually see that as a huge positive. Every move has been a step up. Obviously he's highly motivated and doing the right things. It probably means we will lose him in a year or two (probably to a head coaching job even) but I don't really see that as that much of a negative in today's landscape. Of the guys that were rumored to be considered he was definitely my favorite candidate.

[maketewahXalum]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KugiqORzaPs

[maketewahXalum]

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/xaviersports/2015/05/07/xavier-university-chris-mack-report-assistant-coach-luke-murray/70945048/

[Blue Blooded-05]

He is the son of Bill Murray, people.

So we got that goin for us... which is nice

[X-Fan]

Me thinks the AFO Golf Outing just got a whole lot more interesting

1710

Seriously though, I wonder if Luke could get his dad to golf. That would be EPIC!

[waggy]

Me thinks the AFO Golf Outing just got a whole lot more interesting

1710

Seriously though, I wonder if Luke could get his dad to golf. That would be EPIC!


And Chevy and the blonde. I wonder what she looks like now?

I second thought I don't want to know! I'd rather remember her as she was.

[pickledpigsfeet]

And Chevy and the blonde. I wonder what she looks like now?

I second thought I don't want to know! I'd rather remember her as she was.

She hasn't done too bad with aging.

17111712

[Caveat]

This is a quality basketball hire.

The fact his dad is a living American icon is just gravy.

[GoMuskies]

Disappointing. When I first read the thread title, I thought we had hired a Xavier living legend: Leo Murray.

[94GRAD]

She hasn't done too bad with aging.

17111712

Lacy Underall is looking good

[sirthought]

I have some concern that he hasn't stayed anywhere long but that doesn't mean he will not give his best while at X.

If you look closely at his stops, he worked for Dan Hurley at TWO different schools. This tells me he was following opportunities to work with what good programs he thought were attainable to him. I like that he worked for a short time with Miller, and though I don't know much about Hurley's system, he's obviously a respected basketball mind with a strong pedigree.

This guy seems like a good fit for XU. I wonder what his focus will be, coaching wise. I'm sure on the recruiting trail, just telling families who he is related to will open some conversations easily. And perhaps he has some of his dad's humor.

Bill Murray is a huge basketball fan.

[GoMuskies]

Luke Murray > Chester Hanks (a/k/a Chet Haze). Apparently Bill is a better dad than Tom.

[THRILLHOUSE]

Bill Murray is a huge basketball fan.

Yep. If I remember correctly, he was in attendance at the Xavier-Pitt Sweet 16 game in 2009.

[chico]

I can see it now - Xavier basketball, 2 second left, down 1. Cinderella story, once a lowly MCC member, now about to become the NCAA Champion. Ball goes to Reynolds, he takes off from the free throw line. It looks like a mirac..it's in the hole! It's in the hole!

[DC Muskie]

If there was any doubt that the demographic of this board is about 50, white, and male...this thread sets the record straight.

[xu82]

I can see it now - Xavier basketball, 2 second left, down 1. Cinderella story, once a lowly MCC member, now about to become the NCAA Champion. Ball goes to Reynolds, he takes off from the free throw line. It looks like a mirac..it's in the hole! It's in the hole!

Was it a 9 iron? (Don't want any demographic doubts)

[XUPhilly04]

Key question, who is he gonna bring with him?

[bjf123]

Was it a 9 iron? (Don't want any demographic doubts)

I think it was an 8 iron.


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[xu82]

I think it was an 8 iron.


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Get in your 50's and the mind starts to slip. Ahh, more confirmation on the demographics...

[GoMuskies]

If there was any doubt that the demographic of this board is about 50, white, and male...this thread sets the record straight.

Thankfully we've got young (40ish), hip and (still) white DC and I to keep the place young.

[xu82]

Thankfully we've got young (40ish), hip and (still) white DC and I to keep the place young.

Still hip, or still white? Are you thinking of converting?

But thanks for the "young" blood and outlooks.

[xudash]

Still hip, or still white? Are you thinking of converting?

But thanks for the "young" blood and outlooks.

Love The Youngbloods. "Get Together" is a great song.

[XUFan09]

Key question, who is he gonna bring with him?

Apparently 6'8" forward Mabor Gabriel has already been offered. It looks like he went the JUCO route and is graduating in 2016, I think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUQ9fQocDJk

[94GRAD]

Was it a 9 iron? (Don't want any demographic doubts)

It was an 8 iron from about 175 yards

[94GRAD]

If there was any doubt that the demographic of this board is about 50, white, and male...this thread sets the record straight.

I'm only 43 Damnit!

[maketewahXalum]

It was 8 iron from about 195 yards.

[DC Muskie]

Thankfully we've got young (40ish), hip and (still) white DC and I to keep the place young.

Man if I'm considered hip this board is in serious trouble.

[xu82]

Man if I'm considered hip this board is in serious trouble.



To be fair, that's not the only reason we're in serious trouble... but it is an indication.

[GoMuskies]

To be fair, that's not the only reason we're in serious trouble

True. Some guy named Drew thinks we're mean. Or at least I'm mean.

[xu82]

True. Some guy named Drew thinks we're mean. Or at least I'm mean.

But then sometimes we manage to make valid points...

:bleh:

[D-West & PO-Z]

Man if I'm considered hip this board is in serious trouble.

I think Go meant to say:

"Thankfully we've got young (40ish), with a new hip and (still) white DC and I to keep the place young."

[GoMuskies]

Don't make me come beat you with my cane, sonny.

[BMoreX]

From Shannon's article about Murray, speaking about his father:

"LM: Yeah, we're close. I spoke to him this morning. He's obviously a big sports fan, a big basketball fan, and has a great appreciation for Xavier and their history. Because of my relationship with Terrell, he and I watched a lot of Xavier games through the years. His niece went to Xavier and ran cross country, so he's been pretty familiar with the school for a long time and he's definitely excited."

[sirthought]

It's notable that after Isaiah Philmore left Towson U for Xavier, Murray's team he had to work with was inexperienced (and terrible), starting out 0-17. He may have stayed so briefly because the odds were long.

[MADXSTER]

Is he related to Leo Murray? Now that would be a story!

[GoMuskies]

Coach Murray has an imdb entry, though it's pretty lean.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0615137/

[bjf123]

It was 8 iron from about 195 yards.

And don't forget the 2 iron from something like 455, leaving the 195 yard 8 iron.


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[paulxu]

If you guys are old...Q and I are in a lot of damn trouble.

[blobfan]

Easily my favorite thread of the off-season.

[ballyhoohoo]

Coach Murray has an imdb entry, though it's pretty lean.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0615137/

Not too hard to get an imdb page. Hell, I have one

[chico]

If there was any doubt that the demographic of this board is about 50, white, and male...this thread sets the record straight.

I was about to reply with some witty comment, but then I realized that in my case this right about spot on.

[Masterofreality]

This is a pretty cool hire. Maybe the coolest ever.

Hope he can coach...

[XURunner85]

His uncle was in the class ahead of me in high school in the suburbs of Chicago. I met his dad at a football game. His uncle is an actor too, he was in Dharma and Greg as Greg's friend. He is in Mad Men. And Luke's aunt is a nun, my sister had her as one of her teachers in high school. Not that any one cares, just thought I throw all this out there.

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Interesting info.......

[XfansinKy]

Get in your 50's and the mind starts to slip. Ahh, more confirmation on the demographics...
Da**it. I came for some funny movie quotes but am leaving depressed about aging. :wacko::wacko:

[Strange Brew]

I was about to reply with some witty comment, but then I realized that in my case this right about spot on.

Man, you guys are old. :)

[xu82]

Man, you guys are old. :)

What? I can't hear you... and I can't read this without my glasses...

[birdman71]

His uncle was in the class ahead of me in high school in the suburbs of Chicago. I met his dad at a football game. His uncle is an actor too, he was in Dharma and Greg as Greg's friend. He is in Mad Men. And Luke's aunt is a nun, my sister had her as one of her teachers in high school. Not that any one cares, just thought I throw all this out there.

Are you ashamed to mention that the name of the high school you attended is Loyola Academy?

Just kidding. Since I am a proud FENWICK grad, I just couldn't resist.

[xu82]

Man, you guys are old. :)

Old is relative. In Florida we were the young people. In Atlanta we are the old people. What the hell happened? We still laugh about a night out on the town for a nice meall in Florida. At the table next to us we heard the following:

Wife: Frank, you forgot your hearing aids, didn't you?

Frank: WHAT?

[SM#24]

His uncle was in the class ahead of me in high school in the suburbs of Chicago. I met his dad at a football game. His uncle is an actor too, he was in Dharma and Greg as Greg's friend. He is in Mad Men. And Luke's aunt is a nun, my sister had her as one of her teachers in high school. Not that any one cares, just thought I throw all this out there.
And uncle Joel is married to a Xavier grad

[xudash]

More good insights:

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/xavier/2015/05/08/catching-up-with-xavier-university-assistant-luke-murray/26977523/

[X Factor]

Has there ever been a 7 page thread for an assistant coach?

[94GRAD]

Has there ever been a 7 page thread for an assistant coach?

Sounds like you need to set your pages to 40 post per page

[GoMuskies]

Has there ever been a 7 page thread for an assistant coach?

Have we ever had an assistant coach whose dad was in Caddyshack?

[Cheesehead]

stupid cincinnati.com tells me I have reached my monthly article limit. F- You cincinnati.com!!!!! I will never pay.... never!!!!!

[X-band '01]

Just clean out your cookies through Internet Options - or are they now getting hip to that?

Lately they've asked random survey questions whenever I click on an article to read - I would imagine the free survey content that they generate makes up for people who don't subscribe to their website.

[sirthought]

I just set up a cookie exception in Chrome, so every time I close the browser it clears anything from cincinnati.com. Easy, works.

[94GRAD]

Download the Cincinnati.com App on your phone, no limits there. I also have the Xavier and Reds Apps downloaded via cincinnati.com

[XU-PA]

"What About Bob",,, really??? Of all the movies, What About Bob???

[Muskeagle]

"What About Bob",,, really??? Of all the movies, What About Bob???

Totally agree.....What About Bob? is probably my LEAST favorite Bill Murray movie.

[muskiefan82]

It's just a feeble attempt to get someone, anyone, to actually watch that movie. Clearly, Grounghog Day, Ghostbusters, Caddyshack, and Scrooged are much better choices to name just a few.

[94GRAD]

"What About Bob",,, really??? Of all the movies, What About Bob???

Baby Steps

[mohr5150]

Totally agree.....What About Bob? is probably my LEAST favorite Bill Murray movie.

That's funny because it's one of my favorites.

[XU-PA]

It's just a feeble attempt to get someone, anyone, to actually watch that movie. Clearly, Grounghog Day, Ghostbusters, Caddyshack, and Scrooged are much better choices to name just a few.

No, Stripes, conversation over.

[muskiefan82]

Having done my Basic Training at Fort Knox where this was filmed, I am feeling shamed that I forgot Stripes on my list. A true error on my part.

[Muskeagle]

That's funny because it's one of my favorites.

I hear you....and MANY people have told me how much they love it. I felt it was a one joke movie. I guess if you liked the joke, it would be consistently funny. I guess I didn't like the joke. :)

[mohr5150]

I hear you....and MANY people have told me how much they love it. I felt it was a one joke movie. I guess if you liked the joke, it would be consistently funny. I guess I didn't like the joke. :)

Movies, just like any other piece of art, are all in the eye of the beholder. What someone may think is amazing, another can think is horrible. I try not to be judgemental about what people's taste in art is, but it's hard, especially with some of the horrible music out there (in my opinion:)

[XUFan09]

I honestly wonder if he was just trolling by picking one of the least popular ones lol.