(01-13-2020 07:48 PM)NJDuke97 Wrote:  During today’s press conference Coach Rowe was asked about the youth of the team and time to work some things out and he smiled and referred to people knowing that they don’t have time and they aren’t young. That to me is a signal that this was always a make or break year for Coach Rowe and I wouldn’t be surprised if JMU follows suit and moves on mid season. I hope the team dramatically turns things around but for the folks who think he’ll be back next year with a bad season I just don’t see it. I think it will take a miracle at this point to save him and it’s likely he may not finish out the year. The Uncw move just gives JMU even more cover to make a similar move.

(01-13-2020 07:48 PM)NJDuke97 Wrote:  for the folks who think he’ll be back next year with a bad season I just don’t see it. I think it will take a miracle at this point to save him and it’s likely he may not finish out the year. The Uncw move just gives JMU even more cover to make a similar move.

(01-13-2020 06:47 PM)JMU_Newbill Wrote:  Well we could hire the guy that just got fired from UNC-W today, he’s probably in our price range and definitely available

(01-13-2020 09:24 PM)Centdukesfan Wrote:  Mark Adams is another interesting name. Defensive specialist from Texas tech. We'd probably have to cough up some cash, but he's basically the nation's top assistant

(01-13-2020 09:44 PM)olddawg Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 09:24 PM)Centdukesfan Wrote:  Mark Adams is another interesting name. Defensive specialist from Texas tech. We'd probably have to cough up some cash, but he's basically the nation's top assistant

Would be a nice get. But if I'm considered the nations top assistant, I'm not going anyplace that's not P5 or Big East.

(01-13-2020 06:47 PM)JMU_Newbill Wrote:  Well we could hire the guy that just got fired from UNC-W today, he’s probably in our price range and definitely available

(01-13-2020 09:08 PM)Bill Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 07:48 PM)NJDuke97 Wrote:  for the folks who think he’ll be back next year with a bad season I just don’t see it. I think it will take a miracle at this point to save him and it’s likely he may not finish out the year. The Uncw move just gives JMU even more cover to make a similar move.

He's been back every year with a bad season but I hope you're right. He'll finish out the year, though. I don't see an assistant (or anyone, really) taking over and doing any better at this point.

(01-14-2020 12:09 AM)Longhorn Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 09:08 PM)Bill Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 07:48 PM)NJDuke97 Wrote:  for the folks who think he’ll be back next year with a bad season I just don’t see it. I think it will take a miracle at this point to save him and it’s likely he may not finish out the year. The Uncw move just gives JMU even more cover to make a similar move.

He's been back every year with a bad season but I hope you're right. He'll finish out the year, though. I don't see an assistant (or anyone, really) taking over and doing any better at this point.

While I agree that I think LR will finish out the season, if he were let go now it wouldn’t be about finishing with a better W-L record, it would be about getting a head start to find the next HC.

And I don’t have any recommendations who that next HC will be, but they must be a person with an established record as a HC. No assistants or grab-bag guesses.

One question for the board, ignoring that JMU can’t afford him, were Rick Pitino hired would that be a good thing or a bad move on JMU’s part?

(01-14-2020 12:57 AM)KickItToScotty Wrote:  

(01-14-2020 12:09 AM)Longhorn Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 09:08 PM)Bill Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 07:48 PM)NJDuke97 Wrote:  for the folks who think he’ll be back next year with a bad season I just don’t see it. I think it will take a miracle at this point to save him and it’s likely he may not finish out the year. The Uncw move just gives JMU even more cover to make a similar move.

He's been back every year with a bad season but I hope you're right. He'll finish out the year, though. I don't see an assistant (or anyone, really) taking over and doing any better at this point.

While I agree that I think LR will finish out the season, if he were let go now it wouldn’t be about finishing with a better W-L record, it would be about getting a head start to find the next HC.

And I don’t have any recommendations who that next HC will be, but they must be a person with an established record as a HC. No assistants or grab-bag guesses.

One question for the board, ignoring that JMU can’t afford him, were Rick Pitino hired would that be a good thing or a bad move on JMU’s part?

I'd be thrilled. His issues are the type of things that you're naive if you don't think they're happening with all the big boys and some of the not as big boys, and in my opinion he's one of the best coaches ever. Certainly a name that'll make a splash and get attendance up.

(01-14-2020 05:02 AM)Longhorn Wrote:  

(01-14-2020 12:57 AM)KickItToScotty Wrote:  

(01-14-2020 12:09 AM)Longhorn Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 09:08 PM)Bill Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 07:48 PM)NJDuke97 Wrote:  for the folks who think he’ll be back next year with a bad season I just don’t see it. I think it will take a miracle at this point to save him and it’s likely he may not finish out the year. The Uncw move just gives JMU even more cover to make a similar move.

He's been back every year with a bad season but I hope you're right. He'll finish out the year, though. I don't see an assistant (or anyone, really) taking over and doing any better at this point.

While I agree that I think LR will finish out the season, if he were let go now it wouldn’t be about finishing with a better W-L record, it would be about getting a head start to find the next HC.

And I don’t have any recommendations who that next HC will be, but they must be a person with an established record as a HC. No assistants or grab-bag guesses.

One question for the board, ignoring that JMU can’t afford him, were Rick Pitino hired would that be a good thing or a bad move on JMU’s part?

I'd be thrilled. His issues are the type of things that you're naive if you don't think they're happening with all the big boys and some of the not as big boys, and in my opinion he's one of the best coaches ever. Certainly a name that'll make a splash and get attendance up.

I agree with your assessment of a Pitino hire, but he apparently just extended his contract with a pro team overseas. No idea what he’s making there, and he’s now 66 or 67 years old. He has been on record that he’d like to coach college BB again in the U.S. if given the opportunity. However, Pitino in the Shenandoah Valley would be an even bigger stretch than Lefty. Fun to think about tho!

(01-13-2020 09:15 PM)Bill Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 06:47 PM)JMU_Newbill Wrote:  Well we could hire the guy that just got fired from UNC-W today, he’s probably in our price range and definitely available

C.B. McGrath – UNC Wilmington
Total Compensation: $450,000
Additional Compensation: None
Notes: $300,000 in annual compensation, $150,000 if satisfactory completion of radio shows and TV shows, a minimum of 10 Seahawk Club/Alumni Association appearances and men’s basketball program maintains compliance with applicable rules
Max Bonus: $165,000 plus 20% of UNCW men’s basketball season ticket sales revenue in excess of $250,000
Buyout if Fired Without Cause: 100% of remaining $900,000 (includes 2019-20 compensation)
Buyout if Coach Terminates Contract: $200,000
Contract Term Ends: March 31, 2022

No previous head coaching experience and a 26-58 record.

(01-14-2020 05:02 AM)Longhorn Wrote:  

(01-14-2020 12:57 AM)KickItToScotty Wrote:  

(01-14-2020 12:09 AM)Longhorn Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 09:08 PM)Bill Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 07:48 PM)NJDuke97 Wrote:  for the folks who think he’ll be back next year with a bad season I just don’t see it. I think it will take a miracle at this point to save him and it’s likely he may not finish out the year. The Uncw move just gives JMU even more cover to make a similar move.

He's been back every year with a bad season but I hope you're right. He'll finish out the year, though. I don't see an assistant (or anyone, really) taking over and doing any better at this point.

While I agree that I think LR will finish out the season, if he were let go now it wouldn’t be about finishing with a better W-L record, it would be about getting a head start to find the next HC.

And I don’t have any recommendations who that next HC will be, but they must be a person with an established record as a HC. No assistants or grab-bag guesses.

One question for the board, ignoring that JMU can’t afford him, were Rick Pitino hired would that be a good thing or a bad move on JMU’s part?

I'd be thrilled. His issues are the type of things that you're naive if you don't think they're happening with all the big boys and some of the not as big boys, and in my opinion he's one of the best coaches ever. Certainly a name that'll make a splash and get attendance up.

I agree with your assessment of a Pitino hire, but he apparently just extended his contract with a pro team overseas. No idea what he’s making there, and he’s now 66 or 67 years old. He has been on record that he’d like to coach college BB again in the U.S. if given the opportunity. However, Pitino in the Shenandoah Valley would be an even bigger stretch than Lefty. Fun to think about tho!

(01-14-2020 08:36 AM)KickItToScotty Wrote:  

(01-14-2020 05:02 AM)Longhorn Wrote:  

(01-14-2020 12:57 AM)KickItToScotty Wrote:  

(01-14-2020 12:09 AM)Longhorn Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 09:08 PM)Bill Wrote:  He's been back every year with a bad season but I hope you're right. He'll finish out the year, though. I don't see an assistant (or anyone, really) taking over and doing any better at this point.

While I agree that I think LR will finish out the season, if he were let go now it wouldn’t be about finishing with a better W-L record, it would be about getting a head start to find the next HC.

And I don’t have any recommendations who that next HC will be, but they must be a person with an established record as a HC. No assistants or grab-bag guesses.

One question for the board, ignoring that JMU can’t afford him, were Rick Pitino hired would that be a good thing or a bad move on JMU’s part?

I'd be thrilled. His issues are the type of things that you're naive if you don't think they're happening with all the big boys and some of the not as big boys, and in my opinion he's one of the best coaches ever. Certainly a name that'll make a splash and get attendance up.

I agree with your assessment of a Pitino hire, but he apparently just extended his contract with a pro team overseas. No idea what he’s making there, and he’s now 66 or 67 years old. He has been on record that he’d like to coach college BB again in the U.S. if given the opportunity. However, Pitino in the Shenandoah Valley would be an even bigger stretch than Lefty. Fun to think about tho!

Yep I saw that as well and wondered what he’s making there but couldn’t find any salary info, only contract length. I very seriously doubt it’s possible, but it’s cool as hell to think about even meeting Pitino, much less as the new coach of JMU. But as long as we’re dreaming, everything I could find on him said he wants to coach college basketball again and hoped he wouldn’t have to wait long for someone else to want him but so far nobody has. If JMU can’t afford him then oh well, that’s expected. If JMU could possibly have him if they want him though, I sure hope they would want him.

(01-13-2020 10:26 PM)NJDuke97 Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 09:44 PM)olddawg Wrote:  

(01-13-2020 09:24 PM)Centdukesfan Wrote:  Mark Adams is another interesting name. Defensive specialist from Texas tech. We'd probably have to cough up some cash, but he's basically the nation's top assistant

Would be a nice get. But if I'm considered the nations top assistant, I'm not going anyplace that's not P5 or Big East.

Texas Tech plays in the Big 12 and made the national finals last year so he checks those boxes but I’d much rather have a guy who has been a successful mid major head coach.

(01-14-2020 08:08 AM)JMUDukes92 Wrote:  What about Brad Brownell? He may be done at Clemson by the end of the year.