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UB85

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  1. The people at Alabama know that if it wasn’t for they guys on BCU that Oats et al would not be there and understand the deep connection they still have to these amazing hoopers and players. They get it.
  2. Anyone who knew anything about the Hurley years knew Oats was the only and clear cut no brainer choice. That was based on his proven ability and acumen demonstrated before Hurley left.
  3. Another opinion not based on fact. Appearances may have suggested such, but There is always more to the story.
  4. How so? I suspect this is speculation. I do agree Alnut wouldn’t hire him. But that won’t be an obstacle because he’ll leave first chance he gets IMO.
  5. Just found the time to watch. For anyone who hasn't I'd recommend taking 35-40 minutes to do so. It starts somewhere around the 15-16 minute mark. Hell, I'm ready to put the pads on and go play for Coach. He strikes me as a decent, kind, considerate man and most of all a player's coach who has success written all over him. Which likely explains the outpouring of support from the alums who knew him so well. I would be surprised if UB's recruiting doesn't take a big leap forward under the new staff. Of course, it remains to be seen what type of game day coach he'll be, but I am confident he'll do a good job.
  6. But only to 12/15/21? That’s strikes me as odd. I wonder if it decreases afterwards or it is eliminated altogether.
  7. Thanks for posting this. I gonna listen later when I have 10 minutes or so.
  8. Totally agree. However, his salary is likely a fair bit higher than UB can offer.
  9. Woulda been a leap of faith. Indeed one most ADs would not take. But the best ones know when and when not to go against the grain. In this case we’ll never know. I played for a coach who was a great recruiter, but not a great coach. We did great winning our conference championship four years in a row, but likely not quite as well as we should have. If you have the horses easier to do well than without especially in hoops. Regardless looking forward to UB football and hoops later this year. Go Bulls!
  10. Clearly not. It was a reference to Hodgson. Hard to know who was the better coach, but Hodgson clearly was responsible for bringing more recruits to UB.
  11. It would be nice to get highly rated recruits and see them overachieve. Hopefully given our new coach’s pedigree we’ll see that happen.
  12. I am no fan of Alnut, but I give him an A+ on this hire. The search was conducted efficiently, quickly (just what was required given LL’s late departure) and hopefully time will bare this out. I suspect those in the portal will return given the quality of the hire. I see Licata, Mack, JP and many other great UB alums are all in on this hire which should help with keeping players in the fold. Go Bulls!
  13. Cant wait to see him in alumni in the fall and winter.
  14. Before that he was the operator of the clown car.
  15. I too hate the timing. But I partially blame the decision makers who unfortunately never shared Danny Whites vision for UB sports. Danny unquestionably put us on an upward trajectory even if he rubbed some people the wrong way. Oats was trying to push the White’ vision but a few decision makers slow walked that so it became clear to Oats which Ed to his bolting. Unless and until the White’ vision is embraced and a commitment made to pursue excellence on and off the field we’ll continue to see successful UB coaches bolt f ok r better financial opportunities. In the meantime let’s hope Coach Jack sticks around.
  16. One of our colleagues posted the link to UB giving day in the excellence fund thread above. If you want UB hoops to succeed and help that mission move forward go to the link and donate. To those who are more well to do give generously. Those less so or just starting their careers give 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 bucks. Every buck helps.
  17. A definite yes if he is a lights out shooter
  18. He’s a very good team player. You can never have enough of those. And who knows maybe his sixth year will be the charm. I don’t remember the kids name, but I think it was Akron that had a big stiff in their roster for several years who was awkward and contributed little but his last year he became a real quality big man and a big contributor to their success.
  19. I was sorry to Keno go. A truly good man. But Barbee will do an excellent job.
  20. Jeremy was so versatile. He did so much for the team. Interestingly he struggled in November and much of December in his first year here and then boy oh boy he was just lit. What a special player on an even more special team.
  21. Didn’t say otherwise my friend.
  22. Desperately need lights out shooters!
  23. They’ve got four months. Plenty of time to do something. But what? That is the question!
  24. Hope springs eternal. Let’s go! Get ‘ER done and give us all reason to dance in the streets.
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