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Post by hoyas315 on Apr 18, 2019 20:33:51 GMT -5
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Post by RBHoya on Apr 18, 2019 20:45:26 GMT -5
Anderson seems like he'd be a decent hire to me too. As I mentioned in a previous post, I think the idea that you must be able to recruit NYC is dramatically overblown. First, the talent in NYC isn't really any better on the whole than other regions of the country. Second, there is literally nobody out there who could come in and "lock down NYC" as some suggest is needed. That includes Bobby Hurley, Tim Cluess, or any of the other first choices that have passed. Paul Hewitt isn't going to do it, St. Jean isn't going to do it. There's nobody out there who is going to convince all of the Cole Anthony's and Kofi Cockburns and Isaiah Stewarts of the world to stay at St. John's. Most of these kids get out of town before high school is even over. You're better off having somebody with some connections elsewhere who can bring in some kids from out of the area and build the team back to national prominence. Once you're actually winning, you have a much better chance to keep talent home. Kids from northeast don't want to stay home to play for a mediocre team the same way kids in other parts of the country might. It's the same reason why Rutgers is rarely any good in football or basketball despite having so much talent within an hour's car ride. Kids in the NYC area would much rather go away to school and play somewhere better or more prestigious than stay home to play for a weak St. John's team. The sooner they understand that and lean into it rather than continuing to try to chase NYC dominance, the better. Get good first, the media coverage and the hype and the recruits will come later.
Anderson has a decent resume though he underwhelmed a little at Arkansas. He wasn't awful there. He coaches a fun style that could be appealing. With the right staff I think he could be solid. Better than many of the other names thrown around at this stage. The fact that Goodman is down on it honestly reassures me that it's the right kind of move--he's a very inside-the-box thinker who I'm sure would tell you that NYC ties are paramount.
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Post by njhoya78 on Apr 18, 2019 20:50:12 GMT -5
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Hoyas4Ever
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Apr 18, 2019 20:57:47 GMT -5
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Post by hoyas315 on Apr 18, 2019 21:00:27 GMT -5
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Post by sweetness on Apr 18, 2019 21:10:10 GMT -5
Somehow they pulled a rabbit out of their hat - I think it's a pretty good hire.
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Post by EtomicB on Apr 18, 2019 21:16:39 GMT -5
Should the administration really be involved in the HC's picks for assistants? I don't think it's a good look...
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Post by daveg023 on Apr 18, 2019 21:28:40 GMT -5
Somehow they pulled a rabbit out of their hat - I think it's a pretty good hire. I agree. Things could have ended up much worse. To me he’s no better or worse than Hurley or Cluess. Capable guy with HC experience and multiple NCAA trips.
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Apr 18, 2019 22:19:49 GMT -5
Should the administration really be involved in the HC's picks for assistants? I don't think it's a good look... It happens from time to time. Even happens in the NBA. It's discussed during the interview process and finalized during negotiations...
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Post by DanMcQ on Apr 18, 2019 22:27:03 GMT -5
SMH
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Apr 18, 2019 22:29:01 GMT -5
I'm really curious to see the length of time that Anderson gets on his contract. It will really tell us St. John's level of desperation if it's 7 years or more. They reportedly offered Porter Moser 8 years which is ridiculous length of time for a coach taking over a program that's not dealing with the fall out of scandal due to NCAA violations.
To put this in context, Coach Mack got 7 years from Louisville who was a serial NCAA rules violator and should technically be looking at the death penalty...
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Post by DanMcQ on Apr 18, 2019 22:29:39 GMT -5
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Hoyas4Ever
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Apr 18, 2019 22:30:31 GMT -5
He obviously doesn't have access to Coach Mike Anderson...
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Post by DanMcQ on Apr 18, 2019 22:33:48 GMT -5
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Apr 18, 2019 22:54:12 GMT -5
Meh...a bunch of AAU coaches wanting to pound their chest while claiming their importance. Pointless comment from coaches who want access to St. John's. These relationships can/will be developed overtime. Not an immediate necessity...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2019 5:50:42 GMT -5
He probably thinks SJU should have put an $8mm/yr number in front of Mack ...
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Post by hoyalove4ever on Apr 19, 2019 6:43:36 GMT -5
Mike Anderson is a very solid coach- good hire here. If they wanted a 180 from Mullin, they got it.
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Post by DanMcQ on Apr 19, 2019 8:04:15 GMT -5
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Apr 19, 2019 8:58:50 GMT -5
Goodman seriously is no more then an internet troll at this point. Sad smh...
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Post by Hoyas4Ever on Apr 19, 2019 9:00:14 GMT -5
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