Hurley staying at UConn - CBS

[UKWildcats1987]

No one seems to want to come here.

 

[KentuckyDad_rivals217703]

He probably won’t be as good without Clingan anyway

Cope

 

[JPFisher]

That poor jet is getting tired.

Eh, it at least has yearly maintenance to be FAA-worthy. I'm sure ol' gal is just getting broke in like a Toyota.

 

[TheDude73]

Plane to Detroit or Chicago.

Or wherever Billy's agency is.

Or Tuscaloosa....

 

[fivewords]

No one seems to want to come here.

Hurley - No
Drew - No
Wright - No
Oates - No

 

[revcort]

Yep, if I'm making the case for Hurley coming to UK, it's pretty thin. The only thing UK could really offer beyond what Hurley already has would be more money, and UConn is about to get very close to our offer, I bet. (and Hurley likely appreciates UK's public offer for that very reason- he will get paid in a big-time way) But if I'm making the case for him staying there, it's pretty much iron-clad. Why leave a place you've spent years building and now you've won back to back titles when it just means you'd have to basically start over, with a demanding and rabid fanbase over your shoulder? And when you're a northeast guy, Storrs is where you want to be- why move south to the rural people and the mountain people with whom you have almost nothing in common? I would imagine the only place Hurley would actually go from UConn would be an NBA team (Knicks, Nets, Celtics) if he is so inclined. Otherwise, he's staying right where he is.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

Unfortunately it is

Wait for Hurley's official statement if true.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

Hurley - No
Drew - No
Wright - No
Oates - No

Wright would say no anywhere. Hurley not officially confirmed, Oats we don't actually know.

 

[RoyKent]

Wait for Hurley's official statement if true.

Why? And who says he will release a statement?

 

[Farsight]

Most sources posted that UK was in heavy talks with Dan Hurley around 1:46 or so EST.

Then Norlander posts about 2:26 EST.

How in the world is that a 30 minute interview/offer? Insane.

Not buying it until I hear an official statement from Hurley/Uconn like we heard from Drew today.

 

[OneOfTheLiberalElite]

Go back to Wright with the same offer reportedly given to Hurley. Don't make it public, though. It is getting a little embarrassing.

 

[Farsight]

Why? And who says he will release a statement?

Drew did.

You really don't want anyone good at UK do you.

 

[fivewords]

Wright would say no anywhere. Hurley not officially confirmed, Oats we don't actually know.

Thanks for agreeing I was correct then

 

[MidseasonTweak]

Why? And who says he will release a statement?

He will almost certainly release one.

 

[MegaBlue05]

As expected.

Everyone is not money motivated. Grasp the concept.

 

[Crankdatmustard_rivals66299]

Why? And who says he will release a statement?

Why do you only want to report bad news for UK? You have never made a positive post. Wonder why (eye roll)

 

[RoyKent]

 

[fivewords]

Go back to Wright with the same offer reportedly given to Hurley. Don't make it public, though. It is getting a little embarrassing.

Why? So he can turn it down again? bunch of masochists running around here today

 

[TheDude73]

Hurley - No
Drew - No
Wright - No
Oates - No

Oats hasn't explicitly said no. His AD told UK they won't negotiate the buyout amount. He's still an option if Donovan again says no, or if Mitch goes to him before waiting on Donovan next week. Just need to be ready to pony up the dough.

Wright was never a chance - he's retired.

I was not surprised at Drew - I knew religion and family would keep him there.

Hurley was actually a surprise, but he's revealing himself now as more of an arrogant "back east" punk who essentially implied with his "even with $20m it's not a good fit" remark (per one tweet) he's not coming to coach for a bunch of rednecks (many people from that area fully hate southerners).

I think it'll be Donovan or Oats.

 

[DaDirtyLeb69]

Nobody wants this job

 

[wkycatfan7]

It's not that hard for me to believe. You're a millionaire and happy where you live. Maybe relocating to be a bigger millionaire just isn't appealing.

 

[fivewords]

Oats hasn't explicitly said no. His AD told UK they won't negotiate the buyout amount. He's still an option if Donovan again says no, or if Mitch goes to him before waiting on Donovan next week. Just need to be ready to pony up the dough.

Wright was never a chance - he's retired.

I was not surprised at Drew - I knew religion and family would keep him there.

Hurley was actually a surprise, but he's revealing himself now as more of an arrogant "back east" punk who essentially implied with his "even with $20m it's not a good fit" remark (per one tweet) he's not coming to coach for a bunch of rednecks (many people from that area fully hate southerners).

I think it'll be Donovan or Oats.

Oates was very clear publicly he isn't interested in the job. But you carry on with your fantasies my friend.

 

[mdupchurch]

Wright would say no anywhere. Hurley not officially confirmed, Oats we don't actually know.

I could see Hurley's personality wanting to make a very public statement at the parade - get all the fans riled up that he's passing on UK to stay at UCONN

 

[TheDude73]

Oates was very clear publicly he isn't interested in the job. But you carry on with your fantasies my friend.

I don't care about Oats. I was just laying out factual information.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

I could see Hurley's personality wanting to make a very public statement at the parade - get all the fans riled up that he's passing on UK to stay at UCONN

Perhaps. May hold up a UK shirt and light it on fire.

 

[bbnkat02]

If he turned down a rhetorical 20 million it was never about the money. And that’s fine.


Problem is those UConn yankee bastards will be more obnoxious than ever.

 

[fivewords]

I don't care about Oats. I was just laying out factual information.

He said no. You just can't accept it.

 

[bookerfan66]

Nobody wants this job

i have to say uk looks really bad right now from a pr standpoint.

 

[redbirdies]

Wait for Hurley's official statement if true.

LOL. You're not getting one.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

He said no. You just can't accept it.

He said no, he didn't say no, no. It's more nuanced than it appears.

 

[UKxWildcats]

This is a joke. We cant pay someone enough for the job apparently. It took him only 30 minutes to decide that 8 years/$100M still isnt good enough? Embarrassing right now.

 

[KYWC36]

As expected. He was using us for a raise.

The stars are aligning for Billy D!

He wasn't using us for a raise, that second national title took care of that, he has no interest in us- and honestly why would he? I have a feeling this search is gonna humble a lot of fans

 

[NavyCat88]

Back to the lab again…

GBB!

 

[Bluefaithful]

Pitino is not in New York. He is at the Masters. I just….. nm

 

[JC CATS]

You guys are starting to sound like Bernie Bros who were still saying "Here's how Bernie can still be President" even after the election in 2016.

We'll be holding Big Blue Madness next year and you will still be convincing yourself Hurley will burst out from behind a curtain and surprise everyone.

I would compare it to Trump, here's how I stay President, I just need 11,780 votes, send fake...off topic

 

[DaDirtyLeb69]

i have to say uk looks really bad right now from a pr standpoint.

Donavon turns us down a third time then I don’t know what happens

 

[TheDude73]

He said no. You just can't accept it.

Saying no to a microphone well before anyone at UK has even mentioned him as a candidate or asked if he was interested is not a no.

A "NO" is when we sit in front of him or his agents (or both), lay out the deal, he consumes the offer (including the buyout), makes a full informed decision and says NO.

 

[fivewords]

He said no, he didn't say no, no. It's more nuanced than it appears.

Correct, he said no. Thanks for agreeing with me.

 

[RebelSoldat]

Guys, here's how Dan Hurley can still become the UK coach.

 

[fivewords]

Saying no to a microphone well before anyone at UK has even mentioned him as a candidate or asked if he was interested is not a no.

A "NO" is when we sit in front of him or his agents (or both), lay out the deal, he consumes the offer (including the buyout), makes a full informed decision and says NO.

He said no, and if you think MB wasn't making contact and putting feelers out there with agents all those days during Cal's violin exit, you're dumber than i thought you were with that post of yours. His name was the loudest, and he **** it down asap. I know it hurts your tiny little brain, but he said no to the job