(03-06-2018 01:52 PM)Wheatshock Wrote:  Here's a thought. If Memphis fires Tubby in favor of Penny, does ECU go after Tubby?

We would basically be paying his salary. Close to Maryland. Still can recruit JUCOs from Florida and Georgia.

Not a bad spot.

(03-06-2018 06:00 PM)FlyingTiger2016 Wrote:  

(03-06-2018 01:52 PM)Wheatshock Wrote:  Here's a thought. If Memphis fires Tubby in favor of Penny, does ECU go after Tubby?

We would basically be paying his salary. Close to Maryland. Still can recruit JUCOs from Florida and Georgia.

Not a bad spot.

I'm confused here. Are we talking Tubby Smith or Tommy Tuberville? They're almost the same person.

(03-06-2018 05:58 PM)PirateJP Wrote:  Dooley interviewed for UTEP

kfox14

That's what I was afraid of. As more time passes, interest in him will increase. Unfortunately I'm not sure we can do anything until their NIT season wraps up, unless they let you go ahead and offer the job prior to the post season, I'm not sure if it typically works that way in basketball, I'm assuming they would have to get permission from FGCU.

(03-06-2018 05:58 PM)PirateJP Wrote:  Dooley interviewed for UTEP

kfox14

Fort Myers to El Paso

Fun

Dooley would be a terrible hire anyway.

(03-06-2018 06:21 PM)k-vegasbuc Wrote:  

(03-06-2018 05:58 PM)PirateJP Wrote:  Dooley interviewed for UTEP

kfox14

That's what I was afraid of. As more time passes, interest in him will increase. Unfortunately I'm not sure we can do anything until their NIT season wraps up, unless they let you go ahead and offer the job prior to the post season, I'm not sure if it typically works that way in basketball, I'm assuming they would have to get permission from FGCU.

Rumor is he’s already reaching out and talking to NC high school coaches. Seems like if we offer he’s coming, but he’s not dumb either and will have a fallback plan if he wants to move on from FGCU and we don’t offer.


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(03-06-2018 07:19 PM)shock Wrote:  Dooley would be a terrible hire anyway.

No he wouldn’t. He’s hungry and he has unfinished business at ECU. Not to mention he knows how to bring talent to ECU and he’ll have better selling points this time.


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(03-06-2018 07:30 PM)PurpleReigns Wrote:  

(03-06-2018 06:21 PM)k-vegasbuc Wrote:  

(03-06-2018 05:58 PM)PirateJP Wrote:  Dooley interviewed for UTEP

kfox14

That's what I was afraid of. As more time passes, interest in him will increase. Unfortunately I'm not sure we can do anything until their NIT season wraps up, unless they let you go ahead and offer the job prior to the post season, I'm not sure if it typically works that way in basketball, I'm assuming they would have to get permission from FGCU.

Rumor is he’s already reaching out and talking to NC high school coaches. Seems like if we offer he’s coming, but he’s not dumb either and will have a fallback plan if he wants to move on from FGCU and we don’t offer.


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I've also heard his name mentioned in the Ole Miss coaching search as well. It looks as if he will have plenty of interest, and can take his pick of destinations.

You may be able to hire Tubby Smith from the sounds of it...

(03-06-2018 07:31 PM)PirateJP Wrote:  

(03-06-2018 07:30 PM)PurpleReigns Wrote:  

(03-06-2018 06:21 PM)k-vegasbuc Wrote:  

(03-06-2018 05:58 PM)PirateJP Wrote:  Dooley interviewed for UTEP

kfox14

That's what I was afraid of. As more time passes, interest in him will increase. Unfortunately I'm not sure we can do anything until their NIT season wraps up, unless they let you go ahead and offer the job prior to the post season, I'm not sure if it typically works that way in basketball, I'm assuming they would have to get permission from FGCU.

Rumor is he’s already reaching out and talking to NC high school coaches. Seems like if we offer he’s coming, but he’s not dumb either and will have a fallback plan if he wants to move on from FGCU and we don’t offer.


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I've also heard his name mentioned in the Ole Miss coaching search as well. It looks as if he will have plenty of interest, and can take his pick of destinations.

His name was also mentioned for the Missouri State job as well.

What has Dooley done with FGCU? He would blue ball you to death because he would never be able to get you over .500 in conference play.

(03-06-2018 10:09 PM)shock Wrote:  What has Dooley done with FGCU? He would blue ball you to death because he would never be able to get you over .500 in conference play.

You're right, we should just go for Coach K.

(03-06-2018 10:09 PM)shock Wrote:  What has Dooley done with FGCU? He would blue ball you to death because he would never be able to get you over .500 in conference play.

Ok, I'll bite. There certainly can be an argument to be made about the level of competition that they play in their conference. That being said as far as what has done at FGCU? He's won 66% of his games, won 3 conference championships (finishing 2nd the other 2 years) and gone to the post season every year. Compared with what we had with Lebo, I think it's night and day. As an assistant he was ranked the number 4 recruiter in the nation, I think he could really elevate our recruiting particularly when it comes to bringing in bigs which is what we sorely need. While nothing is guaranteed, we could do a lot worse than Dooley, all this assuming we can land him since it appears several schools are reaching out.

The list of transfers Joe Dooley has pulled to play Asun basketball is extremely impressive. Two 4 stars in the last year alone

(03-06-2018 10:39 PM)k-vegasbuc Wrote:  

(03-06-2018 10:09 PM)shock Wrote:  What has Dooley done with FGCU? He would blue ball you to death because he would never be able to get you over .500 in conference play.

Ok, I'll bite. There certainly can be an argument to be made about the level of competition that they play in their conference. That being said as far as what has done at FGCU? He's won 66% of his games, won 3 conference championships (finishing 2nd the other 2 years) and gone to the post season every year. Compared with what we had with Lebo, I think it's night and day. As an assistant he was ranked the number 4 recruiter in the nation, I think he could really elevate our recruiting particularly when it comes to bringing in bigs which is what we sorely need. While nothing is guaranteed, we could do a lot worse than Dooley, all this assuming we can land him since it appears several schools are reaching out.

My bad. I thought schools in the AAC were committed to excellence. Hiring Dooley would be committing to mediocrity. But you’re right; he is marginally better than Lebo.

(03-06-2018 11:18 PM)shock Wrote:  

(03-06-2018 10:39 PM)k-vegasbuc Wrote:  

(03-06-2018 10:09 PM)shock Wrote:  What has Dooley done with FGCU? He would blue ball you to death because he would never be able to get you over .500 in conference play.

Ok, I'll bite. There certainly can be an argument to be made about the level of competition that they play in their conference. That being said as far as what has done at FGCU? He's won 66% of his games, won 3 conference championships (finishing 2nd the other 2 years) and gone to the post season every year. Compared with what we had with Lebo, I think it's night and day. As an assistant he was ranked the number 4 recruiter in the nation, I think he could really elevate our recruiting particularly when it comes to bringing in bigs which is what we sorely need. While nothing is guaranteed, we could do a lot worse than Dooley, all this assuming we can land him since it appears several schools are reaching out.

My bad. I thought schools in the AAC were committed to excellence. Hiring Dooley would be committing to mediocrity. But you’re right; he is marginally better than Lebo.

Let me ask you, then, what realistic candidates do you think we should pursue that would be "committing to excellence?" You'll be hard pressed to find another low to mid-major coach with his resume, including working 10 years as an assistant to one of the best coaches in the country with a national championship ring.

(03-06-2018 10:50 PM)Doglando Wrote:  The list of transfers Joe Dooley has pulled to play Asun basketball is extremely impressive. Two 4 stars in the last year alone

In my opinion that is one of Dooley's biggest selling points. I'll be honest he isn't my top choice, but is in my top 3 in large part to his recruiting ability. Even way back as a young coach at ECU he was a relentless recruiter and I think he's only gotten better.

For example, one of his recruits for 2018 at FGCU is Zach Scott a PG. He had offers from DePaul, Pittsburgh, UAB, UCF, Vanderbilt, Va Tech and Wichita State.

That is a heck of an offer sheet and Dooley got him committed to an A-Sun school. And you are right, he has done a great of a job infusing FGCU with transfer talent as well. I have no doubt with AAC exposure to sell he can recruit at a level ECU has never seen.

(03-06-2018 11:18 PM)shock Wrote:  

(03-06-2018 10:39 PM)k-vegasbuc Wrote:  

(03-06-2018 10:09 PM)shock Wrote:  What has Dooley done with FGCU? He would blue ball you to death because he would never be able to get you over .500 in conference play.

Ok, I'll bite. There certainly can be an argument to be made about the level of competition that they play in their conference. That being said as far as what has done at FGCU? He's won 66% of his games, won 3 conference championships (finishing 2nd the other 2 years) and gone to the post season every year. Compared with what we had with Lebo, I think it's night and day. As an assistant he was ranked the number 4 recruiter in the nation, I think he could really elevate our recruiting particularly when it comes to bringing in bigs which is what we sorely need. While nothing is guaranteed, we could do a lot worse than Dooley, all this assuming we can land him since it appears several schools are reaching out.

My bad. I thought schools in the AAC were committed to excellence. Hiring Dooley would be committing to mediocrity. But you’re right; he is marginally better than Lebo.

Ease up man. ECU has to find their version of Mark Turgeon before they can try to find their own 3G type.

(03-06-2018 10:39 PM)k-vegasbuc Wrote:  

(03-06-2018 10:09 PM)shock Wrote:  What has Dooley done with FGCU? He would blue ball you to death because he would never be able to get you over .500 in conference play.

Ok, I'll bite. There certainly can be an argument to be made about the level of competition that they play in their conference. That being said as far as what has done at FGCU? He's won 66% of his games, won 3 conference championships (finishing 2nd the other 2 years) and gone to the post season every year. Compared with what we had with Lebo, I think it's night and day. As an assistant he was ranked the number 4 recruiter in the nation, I think he could really elevate our recruiting particularly when it comes to bringing in bigs which is what we sorely need. While nothing is guaranteed, we could do a lot worse than Dooley, all this assuming we can land him since it appears several schools are reaching out.

Don’t forget he had David West committed to ECU when he was fired by that goof of an AD.


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Hell I'll take drunk Dennis Hopper from "Hoosiers" as long as he gets us to the tournament some day!