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Title: Who?
Post by: Saniflush on March 13, 2014, 09:05:25 AM
Who do we get?  Who can we get?

The names I am seeing bouncing around are Bruce Pearl, Michael White, Donnie Tyndall, and Jeff Capel.

I would not be opposed to Pearl but I think White may be the best choice of these.  What the fuck do i know?  I thought Klaus Barbbe was gonna get us ballroom dancing.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 13, 2014, 09:08:56 AM
I think two up and comers that should be in the conversation are Jeff Lebo and Cliff Ellis. That's only if coach K decides to not make the jump and I figure he's chomping at the bit.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: jmar on March 13, 2014, 09:34:00 AM
Would have to pay Pearl in the 3M range. Not happening.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Saniflush on March 13, 2014, 09:36:24 AM
Would have to pay Pearl in the 3M range. Not happening.

You think?  I would be really surprised if he was that expensive! 

He comes with a NCAA cloud and very few programs would touch him.  Even less than that with that price tag.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: CCTAU on March 13, 2014, 09:40:41 AM
I think two up and comers that should be in the conversation are Jeff Lebo and Cliff Ellis. That's only if coach K decides to not make the jump and I figure he's chomping at the bit.

Your flogging will commence at noon!
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 13, 2014, 09:47:52 AM
Is that Naismith guy available? 
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 13, 2014, 09:49:44 AM
Shaka Smart's name is being thrown around a bit out there.  I'm not sure he would leave VCU for Auburn though, and statement in itself makes me sad.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: djsimp on March 13, 2014, 09:57:40 AM
Does this mean we get a new coach and spend the next 4 years rebuilding because all the players leave.....again?
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Saniflush on March 13, 2014, 10:00:21 AM
Does this mean we get a new coach and spend the next 4 years rebuilding because all the players leave.....again?

Well now wait a minute, is it guaranteed that all the players would leave?  Cause this may be a strong incentive to a prospective coach.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUTiger1 on March 13, 2014, 10:42:32 AM
Give me Pearl, or hire Cliff Back! 

I was reading  :oh:'s article and he is correct.  We need someone who is charismatic, who can recruit and who knows the game.  Pearl is the best choice out there but don't see that happening b/c his show cause penalty isn't up until September and I don't think we would willing to take that risk. Ben Howland is out there not coaching right now, and I think maybe Chuck Person would make a good coach for us.  Another name that I saw tossed around over at rivals or scout was Rick Stansbury. 

Also saw this http://auburn.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=884&script=%2Fcontent.asp&cid=1619573#sthash.2K54VUY6.dpuf (http://auburn.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=884&script=%2Fcontent.asp&cid=1619573#sthash.2K54VUY6.dpuf).   It is premium content but apparently we have to stay with UA in all sports other than basketball.  Not gonna lie, would like to see us be a Nike or Adidas school in the round ball. 
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUChizad on March 13, 2014, 10:44:37 AM
Apparently Tubby Smith is being tossed around as a legitimate candidate.

He has sucked at TTU, but before that he was golden.

And apparently, Rick Stansbury has been desperately pleading for the job. He seems like a solid choice to me. Maybe even the best. Seen some people not happy about it though. Maybe there's some baggage I don't know about.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Saniflush on March 13, 2014, 10:51:31 AM
And apparently, Rick Stansbury has been desperately pleading for the job. He seems like a solid choice to me. Maybe even the best. Seen some people not happy about it though. Maybe there's some baggage I don't know about.

There are three things that concern me about Stansbury.
1) he comes with and NCAA cloud as well
 
2) he "retired" so he could spend more time with his family

3) my perception of him while he was at MSU was that of a complete head case.  He was about to be completely run at MSU before he "retired"
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUTiger1 on March 13, 2014, 10:53:05 AM
Apparently Tubby Smith is being tossed around as a legitimate candidate.

He has sucked at TTU, but before that he was golden.

And apparently, Rick Stansbury has been desperately pleading for the job. He seems like a solid choice to me. Maybe even the best. Seen some people not happy about it though. Maybe there's some baggage I don't know about.

I think Stansbury got MSU on some probation and that is why he resigned.  The major issue I would have with Tubby is his age.  He is 62 and is probably looking to retire before too long, but if he can stay long enough to turn us around then I don't guess it would be all that bad.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 13, 2014, 11:09:38 AM
There are three things that concern me about Stansbury.
1) he comes with and NCAA cloud as well
 
2) he "retired" so he could spend more time with his family

3) my perception of him while he was at MSU was that of a complete head case.  He was about to be completely run at MSU before he "retired"

^^This^^  All of it.

Pearl would be a much better choice than Stansbury imo.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 13, 2014, 11:12:24 AM
Shaka Smart's name is being thrown around a bit out there.  I'm not sure he would leave VCU for Auburn though, and statement in itself makes me sad.
I'm hearing Chaka Khan. In my head, I mean.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 13, 2014, 11:33:27 AM
I'm hearing Chaka Khan. In my head, I mean.
I feel for you
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 13, 2014, 12:10:18 PM
I feel for you
I think I love you.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AU_Tiger_2000 on March 13, 2014, 12:54:31 PM
I'm hearing Chaka Khan. In my head, I mean.

Tell me something good.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 13, 2014, 12:59:04 PM
One guy that we know wants the job is Chuck Persons, or at least he did want it. Why not? I think I like him better than Smart or Pearl. I like Pearl but we don't need the PR hit. I think he's a great coach.

My thought is that we should hire Persons to a short contract and see how he does. Can't get much worse.  And, as GH or someone mentioned, change the shoes. If Barkley and others seem to think it makes that big of a deal, get it done. Jacobs needs to do more than just talk to his basketball advisors. He needs to listen to them.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: GH2001 on March 13, 2014, 12:59:15 PM
Would have to pay Pearl in the 3M range. Not happening.
totally disagree.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 13, 2014, 01:13:45 PM
totally disagree.
I don't have any idea what he made at UT but I'm sure he isn't jumping at the first chance he gets anyway.  I like the guy's personality, style and coaching ability but I don't like the perception hit regardless if it would be warranted. Everything is magnified with us because of the investigation on Cam. Our passing with flying colors does not matter.

I don't know anything about Person's coaching, other than he was an assistant for Jackson at the Lakers. I do know he is a good guy and an AU man. He's my favorite but Pearl is my second out of the names I've read.

I wouldn't mind Cliff but I don't think it's happening. Tubby would be o.k by me too. Or, any of you that are interested, I would call Jay and give my support to.

I'm kind of burned out on this revolving door. I really think there is more of a problem than coaching. Lebo and Barbee were both considered to be on the fast track. I'm buying in to the shoe theory for lack of a better reason.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUChizad on March 13, 2014, 02:05:24 PM
I don't have any idea what he made at UT but I'm sure he isn't jumping at the first chance he gets anyway.  I like the guy's personality, style and coaching ability but I don't like the perception hit regardless if it would be warranted. Everything is magnified with us because of the investigation on Cam. Our passing with flying colors does not matter.
I'm all out of fucks to give about any "perception" problem.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: dallaswareagle on March 13, 2014, 02:10:34 PM
I think Stansbury got MSU on some probation and that is why he resigned.  The major issue I would have with Tubby is his age.  He is 62 and is probably looking to retire before too long, but if he can stay long enough to turn us around then I don't guess it would be all that bad.


Maybe that would help?
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 13, 2014, 02:30:49 PM
I'm all out of fucks to give about any "perception" problem.
That's not very perceptive of you.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: CCTAU on March 13, 2014, 02:45:07 PM
I don't have any idea what he made at UT but I'm sure he isn't jumping at the first chance he gets anyway.  I like the guy's personality, style and coaching ability but I don't like the perception hit regardless if it would be warranted. Everything is magnified with us because of the investigation on Cam. Our passing with flying colors does not matter.

You meant there might be a possibility that our basketball team will get noticed...for ANY reason?

It would some egregious issues to even get AU noticed from that perspective.

Someone would turn us in and the NCAA would say. "I didn't even realize they still had a program"!
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Godfather on March 13, 2014, 03:08:12 PM
I hope we can find a coach willing to take our money.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 13, 2014, 03:45:52 PM
I hope we can find a coach willing to take our money.

Jacobs just fired one that fits that description
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: The Prowler on March 13, 2014, 04:16:12 PM
I'd like Bruce Pearl and I don't care if he can't contact recruits until after August of this year. The assistants that he'd hire will do the recruiting anyway. After August? It's on like Donkey Kong. I'd also like for the basketball team to be associated with Nike or Adidas...and the self imposed AAU restrictions to finally be lifted.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 13, 2014, 04:24:54 PM
I'd like Bruce Pearl and I don't care if he can't contact recruits until after August of this year. The assistants that he'd hire will do the recruiting anyway. After August? It's on like Donkey Kong. I'd also like for the basketball team to be associated with Nike or Adidas...and the self imposed AAU restrictions to finally be lifted.

The next season's recruiting is all but over anyway.  No matter who is hired, next season is going to be worse than the 2012 foosball season.  I'd love to see them hire Pearl and move just the basketball team to Nike and hit the AAU circuits again too (- the Komara team)
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 13, 2014, 04:48:56 PM
http://www.al.com/auburnbasketball/index.ssf/2014/03/nine_potential_candidates_to_r.html#incart_m-rpt-2 (http://www.al.com/auburnbasketball/index.ssf/2014/03/nine_potential_candidates_to_r.html#incart_m-rpt-2)

To save you from giving alabamaallthetimescrewauburn.com some clicks, the list is below.

1.  Bruce Pearl
2.  Ben Howland (former UCLA coarch)
3.  Rick Stansbury (former Miss St coarch)
4.  Larry Brown (SMU)
5.  Cliff Ellis  :haha:
6.  Donnie Tyndall (Southern Miss)
7.  John Brady (Ark St)
8.  Michael White (La Tech)
9.  Mick Cronin (Cincinnati)
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUChizad on March 13, 2014, 04:53:46 PM
http://www.al.com/auburnbasketball/index.ssf/2014/03/nine_potential_candidates_to_r.html#incart_m-rpt-2 (http://www.al.com/auburnbasketball/index.ssf/2014/03/nine_potential_candidates_to_r.html#incart_m-rpt-2)

To save you from giving alabamaallthetimescrewauburn.com some clicks, the list is below.

1.  Bruce Pearl
2.  Ben Howland (former UCLA coarch)
3.  Rick Stansbury (former Miss St coarch)
4.  Larry Brown (SMU)
5.  Cliff Ellis  :haha:
6.  Donnie Tyndall (Southern Miss)
7.  John Brady (Ark St)
8.  Michael White (La Tech)
9.  Mick Cronin (Cincinnati)
Is that a ranking? Cause sounds about right if so.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 13, 2014, 04:58:45 PM
Is that a ranking? Cause sounds about right if so.

That was just the order they had them in.  Not sure if they were ranking them or not to be honest.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: dallaswareagle on March 13, 2014, 05:26:10 PM
The next season's recruiting is all but over anyway.  No matter who is hired, next season is going to be worse than the 2012 foosball season.  I'd love to see them hire Pearl and move just the basketball team to Nike and hit the AAU circuits again too (- the Komara team)


I think Jake could tackle someone in Basketball.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: The Prowler on March 13, 2014, 07:47:16 PM
We'll probably get John Brady and I'll go back to not caring about Auburn basketball...unless we get to The Tournament.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 13, 2014, 08:32:32 PM
We'll probably get John Brady and I'll go back to not caring about Auburn basketball...unless we get to The Tournament.
Is Marsha in college by now? I still got a thing for her. A massive, bulging thing.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 13, 2014, 09:27:00 PM
We'll probably get John Brady and I'll go back to not caring about Auburn basketball...unless we get to The Tournament.

The Brady Bunch did so well in Homewood though...
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Kaos on March 14, 2014, 12:16:46 AM
I choose Larry Brown. 
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 14, 2014, 08:44:49 AM
I choose had intercourse with Larry Brown.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Kaos on March 14, 2014, 09:03:33 AM
I My great grandmother probably choose had intercourse with Larry Brown.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Saniflush on March 14, 2014, 09:08:11 AM
Did Mike Douglas make her moist?
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 14, 2014, 09:17:09 AM

I've always found the use of the strikethrough feature a crutch for those that aren't good with witty retort. And my grandmother would've whipped your grandmother's ass in the day.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: wesfau2 on March 14, 2014, 09:50:21 AM
Did Mike Douglas make her moist?

Her pussy smelled like the great depression.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 14, 2014, 10:07:17 AM
Could we please stop talking about grandmother pussy? It's Friday.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: CCTAU on March 14, 2014, 10:20:55 AM
I've always found the use of the strikethrough feature a crutch for those that aren't good with witty retort. And my grandmother would've whipped your grandmother's ass in the day.

My grandmother shot moving rabbits from the hip with a .22. I think she would be OK.




But We digress.


Was Chuck Person jsut a name somebody threw out there? No merit to it at all?

Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 14, 2014, 11:02:22 AM
My grandmother shot moving rabbits from the hip with a .22. I think she would be OK.




But We digress.


Was Chuck Person jsut a name somebody threw out there? No merit to it at all?
Persons name has been mentioned the last two times we hired, I believe. But I know that he lobbied for it last time. I have no idea how srsly Jacobs considered him but my guess is not too.

If Persons had landed a college coaching gig in the south as a HC, he would've put himself in a better position, assuming he had success.

I don't know if the NBA asst coaching experience is enough but I really like Chuck and would support the hire. My guess is we miss on a couple and if that happens, I don't see how "settling" on Chuck or Cliff would be bad at all.  If they flop, its nothing new.

My point is that we are not in a position to make a home run hire like was the supposed baseball and softball hires. I don't think so anyway.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: CCTAU on March 14, 2014, 11:10:30 AM

My point is that we are not in a position to make a home run hire like was the supposed baseball and softball hires. I don't think so anyway.

Agreed. A coach like Person who understands the AU culture might help with the healing.

But who knows? The enigma that is AU basketball may not be fixable.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: War Eagle!!! on March 14, 2014, 11:50:45 AM
I fucking hate Stansbury. I think he is a whiny little bitch and not sure if I could support the team in any way if he is coach...
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 14, 2014, 11:56:30 AM
I fucking hate Stansbury. I think he is a whiny little bitch and not sure if I could support the team in any way if he is coach...
Stansbury it is, then.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: wesfau2 on March 14, 2014, 01:47:22 PM
I fucking hate Stansbury. I think he is a whiny little bitch and not sure if I could support the team in any way if he is coach...

Testify.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Townhallsavoy on March 14, 2014, 03:29:02 PM
I don't care who we get as long as the next coach gets us a team that's worth driving to see.

NCAA bubble team/NIT regular.  I'd be fine with that.  It sucks though knowing prior to the season starts that I won't be going to any games because it's not worth the $50. 
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: DnATL on March 14, 2014, 09:33:16 PM
just get a guy who can put a team on the floor worth coming to sleep through one game a year before shitting in a truck bed
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: The Prowler on March 15, 2014, 05:17:47 AM
just get a guy who can put a team on the floor worth coming to sleep through one game a year before shitting in a truck bed
If your night doesn't end with you being drunk, shitting in a truck bed...well, then you have not experienced everything in life.


Waffle House would definitely hit the spot right about now. Grilled Chicken, double eggs scrambled with cheese, double hashbrowns well done, scattered, covered, smothered, diced, chopped and topped, a waffle w/ extra butter...and maybe some Burt's chilli with a grilled cheese on the side. Oh yeah and a large diet coke.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: jmar on March 15, 2014, 06:43:32 PM
I would like for Person to get it thinking he would stick around and make some inroads recruiting as opposed to another that would only use the program as a stepping stone. If he and assistants can recruit Auburn will be better off in four years than with another guy that would be looking elsewhere with some success.
Bring on the Rifleman. 
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: DnATL on March 15, 2014, 07:19:24 PM
I would like for Person to get it thinking he would stick around and make some inroads recruiting as opposed to another that would only use the program as a stepping stone. If he and assistants can recruit Auburn will be better off in four years than with another guy that would be looking elsewhere with some success.
Bring on the Rifleman.
Who has used AU basketball as a stepping stone?  AU bb coaches just step off from that gig, not step up
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Townhallsavoy on March 16, 2014, 12:52:36 PM
Bruce Pearl.  Unless he's using us as leverage to get offers from other schools piddling around. 
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: jmar on March 16, 2014, 05:16:06 PM
Any well known coach that has been previously mentioned would be gone with a couple of good seasons at Auburn. Person might stick around awhile.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUChizad on March 16, 2014, 06:04:13 PM
Any well known coach that has been previously mentioned would be gone with a couple of good seasons at Auburn. Person might stick around awhile.
What good will that be when we continue to suck?

Bring Person in as an assistant, maybe.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: bottomfeeder on March 16, 2014, 06:37:00 PM
I think Stansbury got MSU on some probation and that is why he resigned.  The major issue I would have with Tubby is his age.  He is 62 and is probably looking to retire before too long, but if he can stay long enough to turn us around then I don't guess it would be all that bad.

Stansbury was mentioned in al.cum/Mobile Press Register article in today's paper.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 16, 2014, 06:46:50 PM
Pearl to Auburn looks to be a serious possibility.  That's a home run hire if it comes true...
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Pell City Tiger on March 16, 2014, 09:12:01 PM
Pearl to Auburn looks to be a serious possibility.  That's a home run hire if it comes true...
Hell yes!
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: jmar on March 16, 2014, 09:37:26 PM
What good will that be when we continue to suck?

Bring Person in as an assistant, maybe.
We might continue to suck with Pearl, Howland or any other head coach of notoriety.

And who is Person going to assist after being a former NBA player and recent assistant with the Lakers?

JMO but even with the show cause, Pearl doesn't come to Auburn without a huge price tag. He knows he is worth  more than Barbee to a program and at least on par with Grant whom he would have to battle with for recruits. Jacobs isn't that commited to winning, not when it calls for paying a guy what many SEC programs pay their head football coach. 
 
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUChizad on March 16, 2014, 09:49:06 PM
We might continue to suck with Pearl, Howland or any other head coach of notoriety.

And who is Person going to assist after being a former NBA player and recent assistant with the Lakers?

JMO but even with the show cause, Pearl doesn't come to Auburn without a huge price tag. He knows he is worth  more than Barbee to a program and at least on par with Grant whom he would have to battle with for recruits. Jacobs isn't that commited to winning, not when it calls for paying a guy what many SEC programs pay their head football coach.
I'd put my money on Pearl 100x before someone who's never been a head coach or coached at all on the college level, just because their Aubren Fambly.

I'd rather have Pearl for two years and a program given a spark. We've tried lighting the wet matches that is going with an up-and-comer. Don't want to spend another 5-10 years with another unproven coach.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Townhallsavoy on March 16, 2014, 09:59:01 PM
Our program is shit.  I've heard multiple commentators on multiple outlets not just involved with Bammer radio and newspaper refer to Auburn as one of the lowest bottom dwelling programs in the entire country. Not just the SEC.

Bruce Pearl is a HUGE hire because it gets publicity.  It puts Auburn on the map.  He could coach for three years and move on to bigger pastures or he could be mediocre for 5-6.  His name and the hype machine behind it will bring in recruits that would have never considered Auburn.

What we need is pipelines.  We need the good high school basketball programs and AAU sponsors to bring their kids to see our facilities.  It is beyond ridiculous that we are not at least given a look by multiple top 50 players each recruiting season.  We are in the South, and we have the nicest, most updated basketball facilities in the conference. 

Even if Pearl dwindles, at least our reputation builds.  The allure of playing in a state of the art facility will be there for the 3-4 star recruits that can build a tournament team every few years.  That's all we we want, really.  I personally don't think about making it to the Final Four.  I just want a competitive team. 
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUChizad on March 16, 2014, 11:18:47 PM
What we need is pipelines.  We need the good high school basketball programs and AAU sponsors to bring their kids to see our facilities.  It is beyond ridiculous that we are not at least given a look by multiple top 50 players each recruiting season.  We are in the South, and we have the nicest, most updated basketball facilities in the conference.
I don't know much about the pipeline situation, but it sounds overblown to me.

Bama's a Nike school. They have no self-imposed AAU ban. Why aren't they awesome?
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Saniflush on March 17, 2014, 07:40:52 AM
Bama's a Nike school. They have no self-imposed AAU ban. Why aren't they awesome?

They are....You just have not been told yet.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 17, 2014, 09:38:59 AM
Aren't Chiznik and Pat Dye still on the payroll?  Hire Chiznik to coach away games and Dye for home. They could get us to double digit conference wins. And Pat won't need to worry about a DUI.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AU_Tiger_2000 on March 17, 2014, 10:01:17 AM
Who has used AU basketball as a stepping stone?  AU bb coaches just step off from that gig, not step up

We're not a stepping stone, we're a diving board.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: CCTAU on March 17, 2014, 10:03:29 AM
We're not a stepping stone, we're a diving board platform.

FIX-ED!
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Townhallsavoy on March 17, 2014, 10:19:32 AM
I don't know much about the pipeline situation, but it sounds overblown to me.

Bama's a Nike school. They have no self-imposed AAU ban. Why aren't they awesome?

Pipelines are a huge part of recruiting.  Think about when Tuberville was the coach, and we always seemed to pull in kids from Lakeland, Dillard, and other Florida schools.  Chizik brings in Trooper Taylor and Curtis Luper and suddenly we're pulling in kids from Texas.  That's establishing pipelines. 

They aren't sure-thing commitments and signatures, but after Tuberville, Auburn became a player in Florida.  After Chizik, Auburn became a player in Texas.  Future coaches can work those angles to attract the attention of future recruits.   
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: The Six on March 17, 2014, 10:47:51 AM
Pipelines are a huge part of recruiting.  Think about when Tuberville was the coach, and we always seemed to pull in kids from Lakeland, Dillard, and other Florida schools.  Chizik brings in Trooper Taylor and Curtis Luper and suddenly we're pulling in kids from Texas.  That's establishing pipelines. 

They aren't sure-thing commitments and signatures, but after Tuberville, Auburn became a player in Florida.  After Chizik, Auburn became a player in Texas.  Future coaches can work those angles to attract the attention of future recruits.

Germans. This is a basketball topic.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 17, 2014, 11:32:32 AM
What are the chances we can get Barbee back if nobody wants it?
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: CCTAU on March 17, 2014, 12:04:53 PM
What are the chances we can get Barbee back if nobody wants it?

Are we gonna have to schedule a public flogging for you on every thread?

Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 17, 2014, 12:26:36 PM
Are we gonna have to schedule a public flogging for you on every thread?
It would not be the first time I've flogged it in public.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUChizad on March 17, 2014, 04:45:19 PM
Pete Thamel was apparently on Finebaum talking about the negative PR it would generate for Auburn to hire Pearl. Butthurt to the umpth degree.

Nevermind that Dave Didion already approved of the hire.

Finebaum trying hard to derail it.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Snaggletiger on March 17, 2014, 04:51:14 PM
You lost me at Pete Thamel.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: jmar on March 17, 2014, 06:56:29 PM
Pete Thamel was apparently on Finebaum talking about the negative PR it would generate for Auburn to hire Pearl. Butthurt to the umpth degree.

Nevermind that Dave Didion already approved of the hire.

Finebaum trying hard to derail it.
Well now if Thamel thinks Pearl is bad for Auburn I want him immediately.

If Pearl only stays three seasons is that enough though? A jumpstart?
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUChizad on March 18, 2014, 10:44:31 AM
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10626778/bruce-pearl-considers-auburn-tigers-head-basketball-coaching-job-sources-say (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10626778/bruce-pearl-considers-auburn-tigers-head-basketball-coaching-job-sources-say)
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Source: Bruce Pearl, Auburn meet
Updated: March 18, 2014, 10:39 AM ET
By Jeff Goodman

Bruce Pearl met with Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs on Monday night in Knoxville, Tenn., and is strongly considering taking the job, sources told ESPN.

Bruce Pearl has a career 231-99 coaching record at the Division I level in 10 seasons at Milwaukee and Tennessee.

Pearl, 54, was fired in 2011 after taking Tennessee to six consecutive NCAA tournaments. He has worked for ESPN as an analyst the past two years.

Auburn fired Tony Barbee last week after the Tigers finished 14-16 and 6-12 in the SEC. Barbee was 49-75 in four seasons.

Pearl spent four seasons at Milwaukee and took the program to two NCAA tournaments -- including a Sweet 16 appearance in 2005. He was hired at Tennessee in 2005 and was 145-61 in six seasons with the Vols.

He was fired for lying to the NCAA in March 2011 and given a three-year show cause by the NCAA. The show-cause expires in August and will not allow him to have contact with recruits this summer. Pearl, however, will be allowed to evaluate recruits in the all-important July recruiting period.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: GH2001 on March 18, 2014, 10:46:31 AM
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10626778/bruce-pearl-considers-auburn-tigers-head-basketball-coaching-job-sources-say (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10626778/bruce-pearl-considers-auburn-tigers-head-basketball-coaching-job-sources-say)

All skreeets are saying it's his job to accept.

Please please make it so.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Godfather on March 18, 2014, 11:26:00 AM
I bet we get Bruce Pearl
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 18, 2014, 11:29:55 AM
I bet we get Bruce Pearl
Will never happen. Remember, I have inside sources and actually have clout unlike most on here. He has too much baggage for most of us in the inner circle of decision influencers.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AU_Tiger_2000 on March 18, 2014, 11:55:41 AM
Will never happen. Remember, I have inside sources and actually have clout unlike most on here. He has too much baggage for most of us in the inner circle of decision influencers.

Greasy?  Is it really you?
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: CCTAU on March 18, 2014, 11:57:36 AM
We should hire Pearl just to spit in Thamel's greasy assed face.

I say we do it. I'll make the call.


DONE!
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Snaggletiger on March 18, 2014, 12:37:43 PM
It'll never happen.  Pearl isn't coming here for any reason.  Stop getting your hopes up.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUChizad on March 18, 2014, 09:23:00 PM
I don't know much about the pipeline situation, but it sounds overblown to me.

Bama's a Nike school. They have no self-imposed AAU ban. Why aren't they awesome?

"I won with Adidas. I won with Nike. I’m gonna win with Under Armour" - Bruce Pearl
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Tiger Wench on March 18, 2014, 10:15:10 PM
"I won with Adidas. I won with Nike. I’m gonna win with Under Armour" - Bruce Pearl

Not to be all GheyUNation, but where did that come from?  I've been stuck at home for two days with a nasty cold, so I read damn near everything about the deal.  Never saw that. I don't get the whole shoe thing either, so I'd like to educamate myself a bit more.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUChizad on March 18, 2014, 11:05:15 PM
Not to be all GheyUNation, but where did that come from?  I've been stuck at home for two days with a nasty cold, so I read damn near everything about the deal.  Never saw that. I don't get the whole shoe thing either, so I'd like to educamate myself a bit more.
https://twitter.com/warblogle/status/446092399946006528

https://twitter.com/jamescrepea/status/446095290076913664
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Godfather on March 18, 2014, 11:40:33 PM
Not to be all GheyUNation, but where did that come from?  I've been stuck at home for two days with a nasty cold, so I read damn near everything about the deal.  Never saw that. I don't get the whole shoe thing either, so I'd like to educamate myself a bit more.
It isn't about the shoes (insert 80's commercial here) it's about the camps.  Nike camps and associations have the best players and have influence where kids go.  That being said we have been bad for years we have only been Under Armor since 2005. 

I don't think that is the main issue.  Is it an issue?...possibly...but I don't believe it to be a key issue as to why we are a bad basketball program.

With a slew of players out there and players that play at schools like Albany, places like Wofford and VCU that most folks couldn't pick out on a map. I believe that culture can be changed, (look at USCe with Spurrier) I have the highest hopes for our basketball program than I have ever had.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: The Prowler on March 19, 2014, 12:03:16 AM
It isn't about the shoes (insert 80's commercial here) it's about the camps.  Nike camps and associations have the best players and have influence where kids go.  That being said we have been bad for years we have only been Under Armor since 2005. 

I don't think that is the main issue.  Is it an issue?...possibly...but I don't believe it to be a key issue as to why we are a bad basketball program.

With a slew of players out there and players that play at schools like Albany, places like Wofford and VCU that most folks couldn't pick out on a map. I believe that culture can be changed, (look at USCe with Spurrier) I have the highest hopes for our basketball program than I have ever had.
2003 Sweet 16
2004 Cliff Ellis fired, Jeff Lebo hired (NCAA sanctions)
2005 Under Armor deal is signed
2005-2014...
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Godfather on March 19, 2014, 12:05:24 AM
2003 Sweet 16
2004 Cliff Ellis fired, Jeff Lebo hired (NCAA sanctions)
2005 Under Armor deal is signed
2005-2014...

I don't think we should have gotten rid of Ellis either.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: The Prowler on March 19, 2014, 01:03:23 AM
I don't think we should have gotten rid of Ellis either.
Whatever...
1998 - 2nd Round NIT
1999 - Sweet Sixteen NCAA Tournament
2000 - 2nd Round NCAA Tournament (preseason National Championship team per SI)
2001 - 2nd Round NIT
2002 - Rebuild
2003 - Sweet Sixteen NCAA Tournament
2004 - Lebo hired and NCAA sanctions
2005 - Under Armour contract finalized

I'd say that with looking at those stats, Auburn basketball has been kinda bad to horrible since the UA contract.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Godfather on March 19, 2014, 09:56:35 AM
Whatever...
1998 - 2nd Round NIT
1999 - Sweet Sixteen NCAA Tournament
2000 - 2nd Round NCAA Tournament (preseason National Championship team per SI)
2001 - 2nd Round NIT
2002 - Rebuild
2003 - Sweet Sixteen NCAA Tournament
2004 - Lebo hired and NCAA sanctions
2005 - Under Armour contract finalized

I'd say that with looking at those stats, Auburn basketball has been kinda bad to horrible since the UA contract.
Or when we got rid of Cliff Ellis.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUChizad on March 19, 2014, 10:19:04 AM
Whatever...
1998 - 2nd Round NIT
1999 - Sweet Sixteen NCAA Tournament
2000 - 2nd Round NCAA Tournament (preseason National Championship team per SI)
2001 - 2nd Round NIT
2002 - Rebuild
2003 - Sweet Sixteen NCAA Tournament
2004 - Lebo hired and NCAA sanctions
2005 - Under Armour contract finalized

I'd say that with looking at those stats, Auburn basketball has been kinda bad to horrible since the UA contract.
If we still don't make the dance after three years of Pearl ball, then I'll secede your point.

I'm expecting NIT next year. We were 13-16 this year. I'm expecting around 19-10 next year. UnderArmour & all.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Godfather on March 19, 2014, 10:19:44 AM
If we still don't make the dance after three years of Pearl ball, then I'll secede your point.

I'm expecting NIT next year. We were 13-16 this year. I'm expecting around 19-10 next year. UnderArmour & all.
Agree
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 19, 2014, 12:12:00 PM
So, we hire Ellis in three years if no NCAA berths?
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Godfather on March 19, 2014, 01:18:22 PM
So, we hire Ellis in three years if no NCAA berths?
I know you are joking but Ellis was my second after Pearl. Although I don't think it would have happen.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: GH2001 on March 19, 2014, 01:20:53 PM
I know you are joking but Ellis was my second after Pearl. Although I don't think it would have happen.

I'm with this guy.

The Cliff made us relevant.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Kaos on March 25, 2014, 01:26:19 PM
Whatever...
1998 - 2nd Round NIT
1999 - Sweet Sixteen NCAA Tournament
2000 - 2nd Round NCAA Tournament (preseason National Championship team per SI)
2001 - 2nd Round NIT
2002 - Rebuild
2003 - Sweet Sixteen NCAA Tournament
2004 - Lebo hired and NCAA sanctions
2005 - Under Armour contract finalized

I'd say that with looking at those stats, Auburn basketball has been kinda bad to horrible since the UA contract.

Blame Tuberville.  He hired Borges. Borges  wife negotiated the deal.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 25, 2014, 01:45:53 PM
Blame Tuberville.  He hired Borges. Borges  wife negotiated the deal.

This^  Borges' wife was smokin so don't blame her.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Saniflush on March 25, 2014, 02:49:19 PM
This^  Borges' wife was smokin so don't blame her.

Kids have changed that.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 25, 2014, 02:51:38 PM
Kids have changed that.

They've had more since he went back north?  Wow!
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Saniflush on March 25, 2014, 02:56:19 PM
They've had more since he went back north?  Wow!

She's not fugly mind you but if you are gonna dream, dream bigger.

(http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/aub/sports/genrel/auto_headshot/728565.jpeg)
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 25, 2014, 03:19:24 PM
She's not fugly mind you but if you are gonna dream, dream bigger.

(http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/aub/sports/genrel/auto_headshot/728565.jpeg)

Yeah...I must be thinking about someone else anyway.  I thought his wife was blonde and smoking.  Reading looking at pictures is fundamental.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 25, 2014, 03:55:34 PM
She's not fugly mind you but if you are gonna dream, dream bigger.

(http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/aub/sports/genrel/auto_headshot/728565.jpeg)
O.K. but I'd hit it.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: dallaswareagle on March 25, 2014, 04:12:40 PM
O.K. but I'd hit it.


Looks like someone already did.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Godfather on March 25, 2014, 05:17:40 PM
This^  Borges' wife was smokin so don't blame her.
I don't know that I would call her smoking...but for him its an A+.

(http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/aub/sports/genrel/auto_headshot/728565.jpeg)
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: wesfau2 on March 25, 2014, 05:19:42 PM
Yeah...I must be thinking about someone else anyway.  I thought his wife was blonde and smoking.  Reading looking at pictures is fundamental.

This was my recollection as well.  Maybe not LaylaKiffen/JenBielema hot...but a looker.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Godfather on March 25, 2014, 05:20:24 PM
Kids have changed that.
She actually looks better now, or at least her photographer is better

(http://emueagles.com/images/2012/6/19/NikkiBorgesHS061912.jpg)

http://emueagles.com/staff.aspx?staff=221 (http://emueagles.com/staff.aspx?staff=221)
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Godfather on March 25, 2014, 05:23:01 PM
This was my recollection as well.  Maybe not LaylaKiffen/JenBielema hot...but a looker.
Again look at Al...Look at her...I would say if comparison lives in a vacuum she would = Layla Kiffen.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: dallaswareagle on March 25, 2014, 05:50:31 PM
She actually looks better now, or at least her photographer is better

(http://emueagles.com/images/2012/6/19/NikkiBorgesHS061912.jpg)

http://emueagles.com/staff.aspx?staff=221 (http://emueagles.com/staff.aspx?staff=221)


More advance technology in Air-brushing.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 25, 2014, 07:02:20 PM
Again look at Al...Look at her...I would say if comparison lives in a vacuum she would = Layla Kiffen.

^^^This^^^
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Snaggletiger on March 26, 2014, 09:30:45 AM
What does Eric Clapton have to do with any of this?
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Townhallsavoy on March 26, 2014, 09:35:08 AM
She's not photogenic.

Mrs. Borges was an A+ quality milf.  She also had that hot-boss/successful business woman look going for her.  Tall, big breasts with wide hips, big hair, and a pretty yet confident face. 

She was around when I was a Tiger Host, and she was always a welcomed sight in the office. 
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 26, 2014, 09:46:06 AM
She's not photogenic.

Mrs. Borges was an A+ quality milf.  She also had that hot-boss/successful business woman look going for her.  Tall, big breasts with wide hips, big hair, and a pretty yet confident face. 

She was around when I was a Tiger Host, and she was always a welcomed sight in the office.
I have wide hips and big breasts. If I ever switch teams, I will look you up.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Godfather on March 26, 2014, 01:02:44 PM
She's not photogenic.

Mrs. Borges was an A+ quality milf.  She also had that hot-boss/successful business woman look going for her.  Tall, big breasts with wide hips, big hair, and a pretty yet confident face. 

She was around when I was a Tiger Host, and she was always a welcomed sight in the office.
Hey, what were they like anyway? They looked pretty good, are they real? Are they built for speed or comfort? What'd you do with them? Motorboat? You play the motorboat?
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: AUJarhead on March 27, 2014, 08:00:14 AM
Hey, what were they like anyway? They looked pretty good, are they real? Are they built for speed or comfort? What'd you do with them? Motorboat? You play the motorboat?

You're projecting!
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 27, 2014, 08:26:11 AM
Hey, what were they like anyway? They looked pretty good, are they real? Are they built for speed or comfort? What'd you do with them? Motorboat? You play the motorboat?

Where is she?  Is she still in the house?
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Tiger Wench on March 27, 2014, 11:40:03 AM
I have clicked on this basketball forum more in the last three weeks than I have in the entire time since the X was started.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 27, 2014, 12:23:53 PM
I have clicked on this basketball forum more in the last three weeks than I have in the entire time since the X was started.

You are just hoping for the nekkid pics of Al, aren't you?
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: ssgaufan on March 27, 2014, 01:01:46 PM
You are just hoping for the nekkid pics of Al, aren't you?

I just can't get the thoughts of Al's naked body out of my head.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on March 27, 2014, 01:30:14 PM
I have clicked on this basketball forum more in the last three weeks than I have in the entire time since the X was started.
Me too. But not more than ILikeBigButts.com.
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Snaggletiger on March 27, 2014, 01:40:17 PM
Me too. But not more than ILikeBigButts.com.

#AndIcannotLie
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Saniflush on March 27, 2014, 01:52:01 PM
#AndIcannotLie
#BabyGotBack
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Snaggletiger on March 27, 2014, 01:53:34 PM
#BabyGotBack

#MyAnacondaDontWantNoneUnless.....
Title: Re: Who?
Post by: Godfather on March 27, 2014, 03:48:33 PM
I have clicked on this basketball forum more in the last three weeks than I have in the entire time since the X was started.
Two-Thousand Saban