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zero chance

97cats wrote:zero chance

Now if UNC were open, perhaps a different story?

Brad Underwood to Ok State. Sean Miller to Stephen F Austin?

I got a laugh out of this.

http://www.scout.com/college/pittsburgh ... -excite-me" target="_blank

I lived in Tucson for a while. Still have close ties there. Fans are sick of Sean almost as much as we were sick of Jamie. It's not crazy to think that it's possible. Especially with the AD relationship.

Irish27 wrote:I got a laugh out of this.

http://www.scout.com/college/pittsburgh ... -excite-me" target="_blank

I lived in Tucson for a while. Still have close ties there. Fans are sick of Sean almost as much as we were sick of Jamie. It's not crazy to think that it's possible. Especially with the AD relationship.

A lot of delusion and Tucson bashing in that thread.

UAEebs86 wrote:

Irish27 wrote:I got a laugh out of this.

http://www.scout.com/college/pittsburgh ... -excite-me" target="_blank

I lived in Tucson for a while. Still have close ties there. Fans are sick of Sean almost as much as we were sick of Jamie. It's not crazy to think that it's possible. Especially with the AD relationship.

A lot of delusion and Tucson bashing in that thread.

Which is always hilarious. East coast types and fans always bash Arizona and talk about how so and so is going to want to go back east... But yet everyone moves to Arizona from places like Pittsburgh..almost no one voluntarily moves to places like Pittsburgh from Arizona.

UAEebs86 wrote:

Irish27 wrote:I got a laugh out of this.

http://www.scout.com/college/pittsburgh ... -excite-me" target="_blank

I lived in Tucson for a while. Still have close ties there. Fans are sick of Sean almost as much as we were sick of Jamie. It's not crazy to think that it's possible. Especially with the AD relationship.

A lot of delusion and Tucson bashing in that thread.

Yeah, one would get the impression we are ready to run CSM out of town.

97cats wrote:zero chance

Seriously, why would we even talk about CSM to Pitt at this stage? If the name ain't UNC (although they should get the death penalty for the crap they've pulled), UK, Duke, maybe a couple of,others....i wouldn't even grace the topic with a post.

Not directed at you 97.

Irish27 wrote:I got a laugh out of this.

http://www.scout.com/college/pittsburgh ... -excite-me" target="_blank

I lived in Tucson for a while. Still have close ties there. Fans are sick of Sean almost as much as we were sick of Jamie. It's not crazy to think that it's possible. Especially with the AD relationship.

"I have a close friend in Tucson, and he's just exasperated with Miller. Every time I call him, he just rants about how Miller never plays zone. He keeps telling me that they need to play more 2-3. There are other times when he'll complain about Miller's substitution patterns or how he uses timeouts, but it's mainly about that lack of zone.

People in Tucson are really starting to lose patience with Miller. He's almost ours."

Comical, Larry Smith bolted and retired to Tucson. Lute's family has never left and put deep roots down. Tomey gets canned and still owns a place. Stoops gets fired nut owns a few houses and is playing golf this week.

Dave Strack and Ced Dempsey owned hones here after the retired. Pretty good lifestyle and the fans are not to tough. Don't have to step over a bunch of really good schools to get players out west. Leaving for Pitt makes zero sense.

Has Dixon left anyway? Might be leveraging for an extension

azcat49 wrote:Comical, Larry Smith bolted and retired to Tucson. Lute's family has never left and put deep roots down. Tomey gets canned and still owns a place. Stoops gets fired nut owns a few houses and is playing golf this week.

Dave Strack and Ced Dempsey owned hones here after the retired. Pretty good lifestyle and the fans are not to tough. Don't have to step over a bunch of really good schools to get players out west. Leaving for Pitt makes zero sense.

Has Dixon left anyway? Might be leveraging for an extension

Yeah he's already accepted the job at TCU

Wow, so Dixon left for TCU. No doubt the compitition for both players and position in the ACC has proven to be to much. Why else leave for a program like that

azcat49 wrote:Wow, so Dixon left for TCU. No doubt the compitition for both players and position in the ACC has proven to be to much. Why else leave for a program like that

Dixon is a TCU alum.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

azcat49 wrote:Wow, so Dixon left for TCU. No doubt the compitition for both players and position in the ACC has proven to be to much. Why else leave for a program like that

Dixon is a TCU alum.

This is the whole story. There's no other conceivable reason to leave Pitt for TCU.

Beachcat97 wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

azcat49 wrote:Wow, so Dixon left for TCU. No doubt the compitition for both players and position in the ACC has proven to be to much. Why else leave for a program like that

Dixon is a TCU alum.

This is the whole story. There's no other conceivable reason to leave Pitt for TCU.

Sure there is. At some point, every coach whose program doesn't live up to expectations wears out his welcome and needs a new start. Usually after about 8-9 years. Same thing with Mick Cronin at Cincinnati.

Beachcat97 wrote:Now if UNC were open, perhaps a different story?

unfortunately, yes

97cats wrote:

Beachcat97 wrote:Now if UNC were open, perhaps a different story?

unfortunately, yes

I'm just not sure Miller is their guy. They like to keep it in the family over there. I believe their last four coaches have had ties to UNC.

not next time -- a post title departure after the trophy is brought home via Phx is fine by me.

let's chat April '17

According to the Pitt fans, we probably start looking for a new coach.
http://www.scout.com/college/pittsburgh ... e-now-says" target="_blank

did my part

97cats wrote:did my part

Hilarious. They won't know you so it means nothing to them. Although we know better.

97cats wrote:not next time -- a post title departure after the trophy is brought home via Phx is fine by me.

let's chat April '17

Wow. Now you're freaking me out, 97. Would Miller really be their top target, let alone *a* target? What about the many other young-ish coaches whose resumes warrant consideration for what is arguably a top 3 job nationally? Jay Wright comes to mind, though I don't think he's leaving Nova. How about Thad Matta? Shaka? Tony Bennett? Greg Marshall? Ben Howland? Dana Altman? I'm not saying that any of these guys is somehow *more* deserving than Miller, just that if they're going outside the UNC family tree, there are lots of possibilities. And I doubt many would turn down an offer from UNC. Roy couldn't.

if a loaded AZ team makes the Final Four next year all bets are off

97cats wrote:if a loaded AZ team makes the Final Four next year all bets are off

Please basketball gods, make this happen

97cats wrote:if a loaded AZ team makes the Final Four next year all bets are off

KS/KA
AT/RA
JJ
LM/RS
DR/CC

Perfect fit.

Beachcat97 wrote:

97cats wrote:not next time -- a post title departure after the trophy is brought home via Phx is fine by me.

let's chat April '17

Wow. Now you're freaking me out, 97. Would Miller really be their top target, let alone *a* target? What about the many other young-ish coaches whose resumes warrant consideration for what is arguably a top 3 job nationally? Jay Wright comes to mind, though I don't think he's leaving Nova. How about Thad Matta? Shaka? Tony Bennett? Greg Marshall? Ben Howland? Dana Altman? I'm not saying that any of these guys is somehow *more* deserving than Miller, just that if they're going outside the UNC family tree, there are lots of possibilities. And I doubt many would turn down an offer from UNC. Roy couldn't.

From my friends, who are big backers inside the Dean Dome...Yes, Miller is their top target.

Hence, my current disdain for that program. I want Roy there another 5-7 years, which I highly doubt we'll get.

EDIT: I know nothing about this on the Arizona side with regard to Miller, but as far as UNC goes, Miller is top of the list.

Unfortunately, this conference, nor our beloved university, has enough backing nor infrastructure to keep Sean Miller from going to North Carolina.

The other thread on there, "Miller interested," Pitt fans are more reasonable about whether Miller hires with Pitt.

There's nobody in the UNC family qualified to take UNC job, and none whom its fanbase would accept.

Longhorned wrote:There's nobody in the UNC family qualified to take UNC job, and none whom its fanbase would accept.

This is also correct. Roys tree is dead on the vine.

George Karl?

84Cat wrote:George Karl?

Old, has cancer and no recruiting experience. There isn't anyone with UNC ties.

Edit: unless they shock the world and hire Michael Jordan.

There are a number of current Tar Heel coaches who have been there double digit years. His replacement could easily come from one of those.

How about King Rice at Monmouth? He probably needs to get a p5 conference job to really make the jump.

azgreg wrote:There are a number of current Tar Heel coaches who have been there double digit years. His replacement could easily come from one of those.

This is what I was thinking.

UNC has kept it in the family more than any other program. UK, Kansas, Indiana, AZ, UCLA...they've all hired outsiders.

However, if it's Sean's ambition to be at UNC, he might get that chance.

UNC is a program I can understand Arizona losing a coach to, unlike someplace like, oh, say, Pitt. They were able to poach Roy Williams out of Kansas (yes, I know he was part of the family, but still.) I'd hate losing him but I'd get it.

What's crazy is that UNC could open up in a few weeks. Roy is getting old, and he's been through quite a scandal over there. Might be time to hit the reset button and let Roy retire and save whatever face he has left.

Beachcat97 wrote:What's crazy is that UNC could open up in a few weeks. Roy is getting old, and he's been through quite a scandal over there. Might be time to hit the reset button and let Roy retire and save whatever face he has left.

He's 65, NC is emerging from the scandal unscathed, and he's leading NC as a 1-seed into the Sweet 16.

Longhorned wrote:

Beachcat97 wrote:What's crazy is that UNC could open up in a few weeks. Roy is getting old, and he's been through quite a scandal over there. Might be time to hit the reset button and let Roy retire and save whatever face he has left.

He's 65, NC is emerging from the scandal unscathed, and he's leading NC as a 1-seed into the Sweet 16.

True, but who knows how Roy is feeling about all of this? Am I the only one who notices how deflated and weary he looks these days? I don't think Roy will be coaching too much longer, regardless of this year's outcome. And if they win it all, why not go out on top?

https://pittsburgh.forums.rivals.com/th ... pus.71559/" target="_blank

Meh...I love how Pitt fans think their program is close to Arizona and that all of a sudden Miller coming up brings all the great recruits. Miller is a fantastic recruiter but the California dimes (that I miss almost every minute) on campus also play a part. I remember walking through campus everyday and seeing the best looking girl I have ever seen to then see an even better one right behind her.

azcat49 wrote:

97cats wrote:if a loaded AZ team makes the Final Four next year all bets are off

Please basketball gods, make this happen

I have already purchased tickets for the 2017 Final Four in Phx!

pokinmik wrote:

azcat49 wrote:

97cats wrote:if a loaded AZ team makes the Final Four next year all bets are off

Please basketball gods, make this happen

I have already purchased tickets for the 2017 Final Four in Phx!

If we get JJ, this is quite possible. He can be CSM's Carmelo.

uacat540 wrote:https://pittsburgh.forums.rivals.com/th ... pus.71559/

Meh...I love how Pitt fans think their program is close to Arizona and that all of a sudden Miller coming up brings all the great recruits. Miller is a fantastic recruiter but the California dimes (that I miss almost every minute) on campus also play a part. I remember walking through campus everyday and seeing the best looking girl I have ever seen to then see an even better one right behind her.

Whoever dropped that post about it being more likely that there were actual wildcats on the plane than Sean Miller should post over here. I like the cut of his jib.

Look, we've made 3 Elite Eights in the last 6 years. Pitt has made one in the last 40 years. I'll let 97 say the no chances, but there isn't a comparison between our program and theirs in history.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Look, we've made 3 Elite Eights in the last 6 years. Pitt has made one in the last 40 years. I'll let 97 say the no chances, but there isn't a comparison between our program and theirs in history.

I don't think Pitt is the job anyone's concerned about. It's the one in Chapel Hill.

Nobody does airport tracking better than Scheer.

97 said "no chance," so I'm putting faith in that.

Beachcat97 wrote:97 said "no chance," so I'm putting faith in that.

zero chance