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16 hours ago, SGBull said:

I think some team will draft him in the 2-3 just because of his physical attributes. Watch out for the Broncos, Elway loves tall QBs. 

That would be interesting.  When they list NFL comparisons I've seen Paxton Lynch named as a comparison for Tyree.  He was one of Elway's worst picks at 26th overall in 2016.  TJ could go to Denver but Elway won't reach to grab a project QB this time around.  

The UNC job is a concern.  But at least there’s a restructured buyout clause according to the News.  

Even a day before the draft, some sites have Tyree getting drafted on day two (Rounds 2-3) and some peg him as a 5th or 6th rounder.  There's no consensus.  So I guess based on that, look for Tyree to get drafted in the 4th round!   I'm thinking Giants, Falcons or Buccaneers.

I feel like this will be the norm for reasonably good players at most FBS schools.

If they don’t enter the portal at some point in their college career, they aren’t doing something right. At the first sign of adversity, bam...heading straight to the portal. These college players love having the ability to be free agents.

The numbers I saw on the QBs looked pretty blah. Not saying that spring ball is any indication but I’m not feeling optimistic about the offense this fall. Hope that changes as we get to summer camp. 

What's the deal?  I feel like people would be killing Oats if he were openly interviewing for an upgrade while still at UB ,,, It's got to be tough to keep the current players happy with this.. and not have potential recruits disillusioned by a possible coaching change.

Several people who know Jim well (Oats, Hodgson, Danny White, etc.)  think it's a great hire and are congratulating The Bulls program and our AD on social media.    So I'm more than willing to give Mark Alnutt the benefit of the doubt here that this is a good hire.  He took his time, checked out the landscape of potential candidates and then pulled the trigger.   

Nice press conference,  Jim sold me on his abilities and confidence to keep this thing rolling.  I'm definitely rooting for him.

One thing Whitesell has going for him that the others didn’t.  A Top 25 ranking all season, a name brand program..and a couple NCAA wins the past two years.  He should be able to parlay that into some excellent options when recruiting this offseason.  

I’m not inspired by this hire and I’m a little concerned as to what the AD and search firm were doing all week?  But ok, he’s the guy so I will get behind Whitesell and see where it goes.

I’m assuming those de-commits were Oats/Hodgson guys anyway so they weren’t staying at UB regardless.  Hoping he can keep the rest of the team intact and play up-tempo

I'm Ok with the search continuing.  Rob Lanier had a sub .500 head coaching record in college if I'm not mistaken.

Gotta keep reminding myself that neither Hurley or Oats had any NCAA coaching record when they were hired....and they did a great job.

Yeah Luke Murray sounds intriguing.  Maybe Alnutt can play the "Gonzaga of the East" card and get him on board here... ha.  

27 minutes ago, Jeseph said:

I loved Turner as a player. I'm not sure I see him as our next coach.

I feel like the UB job should be a bigger deal now.  This team was Top-25 all season and they are a recognizable basketball brand.  No offense to Turner Battle...just hoping for someone who brings some top-shelf experience here and an exciting up-tempo style.    I know Hurley and Oats were first time NCAA coaches at UB.  Not sure I want to go that route for this hire?  It's a tough call.  

Alnutt has had it pretty cushy so far.  FB, MBB, WBB, Fieldhouse...etc.  all have been on autopilot and in great shape since he joined. This is the first adversity he has faced.  

How do you think Oats' first few years at Alabama will stack up to Hurley's first 4 years at Arizona State? (listed below).    Both Universities have had a few good years and many years of mediocrity in college hoops.

Hurley, Arizona State

2015-2016  15-17

2016-2017  15-18

2017-2018  20-12

2018-2019  23-11

18 hours ago, BullBoy said:

Really bad look for Hodgson. He is on UB's payroll and he is down in Alabama working for someone else.  I have no interest in this guy being my head coach.

What the he!! man?  The guy is wearing an Alabama shirt hanging out with their recruits.  Was Hodgson fired by UB?  I have no idea what the story is here.  There's no way he can be the Bulls head coach.  Not welcomed back here. 

Well, Gonzaga (not of the East) is in the same spot as UB now.  Going home after a loss to TT.  

19 minutes ago, mikescherrer8 said:

For me, it's just still a bit of a shock. Once we get a new coach, and I embrace it, then I'll get over it. But I'll probably never like Oats after he just disappeared in the fashion he did. 

Pretty much agree with ya there.  With each passing day thoughts about Oats and his amazing vanishing act erode away..   I'm way more interested in who we hire and getting UB hoops momentum ramped up again..

10 minutes ago, ed said:

ha, now we're going to believe all the pr scrubbed, edited, friendly news articles that make everything sound better.  😄

He and his family really liked it here. There's no disputing that.  He is taking a hit in the short-term family happiness department. 

In another article i read somewhere...the Alabama AD said he's had his eye on Oats since 2018 when they beat Arizona.  I'm sure he knew everything about Nate and his background..got numerous first hand references leading up.  Then pounced as soon as the Bulls run ended.  Oats went to Tuscaloosa without ever seeing the place.  It's all about the life-changing money and chance/resources to get to the Final-4 

So when are we getting some word or leaks about a new coach?  Feels like teams around us are moving fast.

Where's our invite to the AAC or B1G?!?  

We don't have any idea of what Mark Alnutt's intentions are?  This is his first major adversity, and gigantic upcoming hire.  Maybe he has a short list of candidates from outside the program.  Who knows?!?  Danny White went outside the box giving a huge name in college hoops his first big gig.  He also went off the normal road and hired the D-3 leader in winning % on the football side.    This will be interesting for sure.  Sounds like there are UB influencers pulling for Hodgson which may throw a wrench into Alnutt's plans.

It is pretty cool that the fanbase here cares enough about this program to be watching flights and trying to interpret "Likes" on Twitter.

19 minutes ago, DooleyBull06 said:

Here’s the thing...there are currently over 400 kids in the transfer protocol...whoever comes in as coach can get a few of those. We are going to have to bottom out before we can rise again. Good riddance Allen it was nice never knowing you. 

Is he the kid that had the "UB" logo cut into his hair last weekend?   One of the recruits did that on Insta i think.  

Well, seeing our highly touted recruits high-tailing it outta here, I could give a crap about Oats.  Hope his club gets their butt kicked next season.  Go Kentucky, Florida, LSU,,,whoever!  

UB needs to bring in a name as the new coach. Someone with an up-tempo scheme.  These kids are not sticking around for an unproven, no-head-coach experience assistant.

It was nice for a couple years to be a couple levels above Niagara and Canisius.   What lies ahead now?