Joe Dooley would be an excellent choice for BC. He was a big part of Kansas' run under Bill Self.
If he's the guy, I don't see him moving the needle much for BC. He was considered a meh hire for Ohio two seasons ago, and as an OU alum, the only reason I'd prefer he stick around is that he has a solid recruiting class coming in and it would set the program back if any or all were released. Most folks in Athens wanted Jeff Boals when Christian was hired, and if Christian leaves, Boals will likely be his replacement.BigSoxFan said:Jim Christian?
:smithicide:
Dave Stapleton said:Yeah ... I don't get this if true.
Edit: I take it back. It looks like this guy fits exactly into Bernie's criteria.
He sure is. He reported last night that BC hired Jim Christian then retracted it this morning. Says it still should get done but it's between him and Joe Dooley.BigSoxFan said:FYI, Mark Blaudshun is about as clueless as it gets.
Welcome to another snooze hire, BC fans.Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN 27s
Boston College has agreed in principle to a deal with Ohio University's Jim Christian, multiple sources told ESPN.
BigSoxFan said:Virginia Tech just stole Buzz Williams from Marquette. So, let me now recap some of the coaches in the ACC:
Coach K
Jim Boeheim
Rick Pitino
Roy Williams
Jamie Dixon
Jim Larrangna
Buzz Williams
Mike Brey
You can't pussyfoot around this hire, Brad. Go big or go home.
Might not want to forget the guy who took Washington State to two tournaments and just ran through the ACC with a 19-2 record and an ACC Coach of the Year nod. Tony Bennett is young and a damned impressive coach.DukeSox said:
Virginia Tech just stole Buzz Williams from Marquette. So, let me now recap some of the coaches in the ACC:
Coach K
Jim Boeheim
Rick Pitino
Roy Williams
Jamie Dixon
Jim Larrangna
Buzz Williams
Mike Brey
You can't pussyfoot around this hire, Brad. Go big or go home.
I just love that Mike Brey is on that list. A guy who, in 14 years at Notre Dame, has made the NCAA tournament 9 times, the NIT 4, and missed altogether once. He's made exactly 1 Sweet 16 and has never advanced beyond that. He's finished in the top 4 in his conference only 7 times. He's a nice coach I suppose, not a total disaster, but it is still funny to see him on a list with guys like Coach K, Pitino, Williams, and Boeheim.DukeSox said:
Virginia Tech just stole Buzz Williams from Marquette. So, let me now recap some of the coaches in the ACC:
Coach K
Jim Boeheim
Rick Pitino
Roy Williams
Jamie Dixon
Jim Larrangna
Buzz Williams
Mike Brey
You can't pussyfoot around this hire, Brad. Go big or go home.
That record sounds very familiar. I am going to go shop at Eastern Clothing in Al Skinner's honor while I mull that over.LeftyTG said:I just love that Mike Brey is on that list. A guy who, in 14 years at Notre Dame, has made the NCAA tournament 9 times, the NIT 4, and missed altogether once. He's made exactly 1 Sweet 16 and has never advanced beyond that. He's finished in the top 4 in his conference only 7 times. He's a nice coach I suppose, not a total disaster, but it is still funny to see him on a list with guys like Coach K, Pitino, Williams, and Boeheim.
LeftyTG said:I just love that Mike Brey is on that list. A guy who, in 14 years at Notre Dame, has made the NCAA tournament 9 times, the NIT 4, and missed altogether once. He's made exactly 1 Sweet 16 and has never advanced beyond that. He's finished in the top 4 in his conference only 7 times. He's a nice coach I suppose, not a total disaster, but it is still funny to see him on a list with guys like Coach K, Pitino, Williams, and Boeheim.
SaveBooFerriss said:To BC fans, my condolences.
BC Fans feel like a guy who lives in Duxbury but is just now realizing he can only afford a Honda Civic.Dave Stapleton said:I know folks want to believe BC had many options here but it sounds like noone wanted this job. I've said it enough so I won't repeat anymore.
Snark away but this was a program that produced three NBA players and competed at the highest level of the ACC less than ten years ago. Everyone here was hoping for a coach who we could see leading BC back to that level. I think it is reasonable to be disappointed about Christian's chances of doing that.BroCash said:BC Fans feel like a guy who lives in Duxbury but is just now realizing he can only afford a Honda Civic.
I think we are talking past each other a bit. I agree that BC should have tried to make a splash with this hire but it seems to me that the opportunity did not materialize. I am disappointed that the program is in its current state and I am skeptical that Christian can do much to change that. Pearl or a guy with his history was never going to be the choice. Also, BC has sent 5 players to the league in that span (Bell, Smith, Williams, Dudley and Jackson) and had 3 NBA quality players on the same team. That should be much less rare than it has been. BC should be consistently better than Providence.BroCash said:I agree Christian's chances are poor at best. BC has sent 4 players to the NBA in 19 years, with 2 still playing. That is not a marketable trait. Georgetown (6 current NBA players), Marquette (5), Gonzaga (5), Villanova (4) and Providence (3) are all comparable programs at quality institutions that have a religious affiliation. I don't see Christian beating any of those programs for a recruit.
Just compare the hoopla of Christian's hire to that of Bruce Pearl at Auburn. Both schools, I would argue, want to be top 25 programs. One is willing to spend and make a splash, creating excitement and marketability. Sure, Bruce Pearl has some baggage, but his energy, enthusiasm, and school spirit are exactly what attracts recruits.
BigMike said:It would be cool to bring little Mikey home, he was a year or two behind me in little league in Cambridge, but in another division, man we have gotten old (and fat). I like the Jarvis' they were always good people.
Will be interesting to see if BC can bring in a couple of top flight assistants.
I wanted a flashier head coach. Honestly I wanted an African American head coach. But Christian has really tiny shoes to fill. He is replacing a complete numbnuts who was a poor recruiter, couldn't evaluate talent, a poor practice coach, and an abysmal game coach.
BC isn't an easy job, but there is a lot of talent in the region, and even as bad as BC has been there aren't a lot of better options to play in the region. Get a couple of recruiters to go with him, and find a way to bring in some good BC style players who are smart and competitive 4 year players. No I don't think BC will become UConn, and I wouldn't take their APR even if it meant winning. But I believe this can and should be a program that makes the tournament 5 out of 10 years, with NITs most other years. And will occasionally make it some sweet 16 runs.
Can Christian get them there? Maybe? Put the right staff around him, and find a way to get solid classes in on a consistent basis, and hopefully. Good grief the previous staff turned away more talent who wanted to go to BC, than it actually brought in
Again we are coming from the lowest possible situation you can come from. I truly believe they would have won more games with random fan of the game as head coach last year than with the Craptain.
Thanks. I have no idea, just something I heard. I'm not sure what Ollie looks for in bigs as he hasn't recruited many. They all seem athletic and slim.BigSoxFan said:The rumor was that he wanted to go out West since he's from California. Anderson is a productive player who was basically the only rebounded on the team the past couple of years. He's not a great athlete but has some decent moves down low. You guys typically like those athletic 6'9+ types so not sure how well he'd fit. Probably a 2nd unit guy for a program like UConn.
BigSoxFan said:Putting a New England restriction on it is really petty. If he wants to leave, who cares where he goes?
BigSoxFan said:Putting a New England restriction on it is really petty. If he wants to leave, who cares where he goes?
FelixMantilla said:
Ohio U won't let their top recruit leave at all. EDIT: and yes, I'd also like to see the kids be able to leave without restriction.
http://www.bcinterruption.com/2014/4/8/5593630/boston-college-basketball-replacing-ryan-anderson-ohio-university?utm_source=bcinterruption&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom
Bleedred said:
That was mentioned on the various BC boards as well. Apparently Wright was very willing to listen but, shockingly, money was the issue with BC.RedOctober3829 said:I heard from a reliable source that BC's first target was not Jim Calhoun but Jay Wright. They tried to lure him out of Villanova, but they didn't offer him enough money.
kenneycb said:That was mentioned on the various BC boards as well. Apparently Wright was very willing to listen but, shockingly, money was the issue with BC.
Yes, they've hired Scott Spinelli away from Maryland. He's one of the best assistant coaches in the country.FelixMantilla said:Haven't they made the decision to pay good money for an assistant who can actually recruit?
berniecarbo1 said:
That just confirms what I said up thread about BC and basketball....they don't care about it as long as it "appears" to be competitive....#BChoopsmidmajorinabcsworld