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Post by Tony on Apr 15, 2018 10:56:30 GMT -5
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Post by hoopdad on Apr 15, 2018 11:04:23 GMT -5
Why not? Bring him in for an interview and hear what he has to say. Would love to know his position on "Living Franciscan Values".  Can you imagine D'Arg and Br. Ed interviewing him??? Classic. |
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Post by MTS on Apr 15, 2018 11:08:29 GMT -5
I would talk to him if I was Siena no harm in that... I just don't know if I'd pull the trigger. There's a lot of questions he would have to answer too.
I would be shocked if it happens but you never know. There's just too many red-flags that would scare people, especially a Catholic school, away. No need to write them here you can google it.
But if he somehow became Siena's coach - I'd be all in!
Rick kept us from the sweet 16 in 2009 - would be ironic if he got us there himself.
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Post by bigsaintg on Apr 15, 2018 11:08:42 GMT -5
He could bring in Rutland as an assistant too
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Post by Tony on Apr 15, 2018 11:14:07 GMT -5
I realize this is very controversial with Siena fans, as such I want to limit this thread to Siena fans- no trolls( that means you Papi. please post your comments in Yankees thread or feel free to post on SMAAC board. This thread is for Siena fans
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Post by saintsgrad on Apr 15, 2018 11:16:44 GMT -5
If Darg feels his job is in jeopardy, it comes down to this hire. Pitino everyone knows will be the greatest coach in Siena history, but when this hits national news he's going to have to answer the question of why fire patsos for his conduct then hire pitino. He's going to have to handle the national media, but the reward is retiring at some point being the one that hired McCaffery and Pitino, both coaches who would be Siena basketball legends.
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Post by poopsickle on Apr 15, 2018 11:17:36 GMT -5
Siena is in a great position, I feel pretty good about all the candidates. Obviously Pitino is the sexy name, but I like the idea of Becker as well. Hopefully be our version of Mark Few
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Post by saint99 on Apr 15, 2018 11:18:58 GMT -5
I have been silent for years. Hopefully Tony remembers me. Not a troll, season tix holder in sec 117. I say go for it. Would energize most of the fan base.
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Post by Tony on Apr 15, 2018 11:20:41 GMT -5
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Post by Papi on Apr 15, 2018 11:22:14 GMT -5
I realize this is very controversial with Siena fans, as such I want to limit this thread to Siena fans- no trolls( that means you Papi(the troll)(the troll). please post your comments in Yankees thread or feel free to post on SMAAC board. This thread is for Siena fans Whatever your board your rules. I'll support whoever ends up with the job. |
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Post by nolesaint on Apr 15, 2018 11:24:23 GMT -5
Patino is a NE guy who has had tremendous success. As an older coach (65) and one trying to recover from the evils that go with win at all cost programs I can see him truly wanting a chance for a final act of redemption. I am in the camp of talking to him and if it looks like it could work giving him his shot at a great ride into the sunset. No contract where Siena is on the hook should he screw up again and real monitoring of program affairs. Obviously this is really unlikely but it could be what both parties need.
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Post by siena7127 on Apr 15, 2018 11:26:43 GMT -5
I would love the hire....he would have a great assistant he could bring along that could eventually take over. This would be an opportunity to get Siena back on track real quick.
But all names tied to the Siena job seem like great choices. So I will be happy with any of them.
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Post by gorvy on Apr 15, 2018 11:27:17 GMT -5
So much for those that say that Siena is not a desirable place to coach and Siena fans are delusional lol.
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Post by MTS on Apr 15, 2018 11:27:22 GMT -5
If for nothing else this gets Siena's name back in the national headlines for whoever the coach is to start recruiting. That is my most important factor. You want a good X/O (see Lanier who was possibly our best recruiter but could not balance his classes and coach) but it's all about the players. Siena needs elite talent. This tweet from John Graney summed it up - “Coaching” is much more important in D-3 than D-1. “Talent” wins at D-1 and if a school with huge recruiting advantages gets beaten in the category two years in a row, changes have to be made. TWO. Not EIGHT.
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Recruiting is the lifeblood of D-1 athletic programs and I doubt there was a school in the country with more recruiting advantages and less results over the last 8 years than Siena. Get off your asses!!!!Could you imagine Pitino recruiting at Siena?? He wouldn't have to cheat. Just show a kid who you're battling Vermont or Iona for his two national title rings and NBA pay stub. |
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Post by CellarRat on Apr 15, 2018 11:34:11 GMT -5
If Darg feels his job is in jeopardy, it comes down to this hire. Pitino everyone knows will be the greatest coach in Siena history, but when this hits national news he's going to have to answer the question of why fire patsos for his conduct then hire pitino. He's going to have to handle the national media, but the reward is retiring at some point being the one that hired McCaffery and Pitino, both coaches who would be Siena basketball legends. JP resigned. 😜 |
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Can you imagine D'Arg and Br. Ed interviewing him??? Classic.
