Pikiell was hilarious last night!

[Ruthinking]

after 30-40 minutes of speeches (Hobbs, Barchi, RJW Barnabus CEO, BOG head, Chancellor) thanking everyone Pikiell gets his chance and kills it. A few excerpts:

Paraphrasing... “Coach Stringer and I have some things in common, I paid 20 dollars to visit the HOF and she’s been there too!”
“Between the two of us we’ve been invited to 16 national post season tournaments!”, and
“Between the two of us we have over 1000 wins”!

Referencing Coach Goodall...praised him for being Coach of the year and then said “between the two of us, we’ve been named coach of the year and...between the two of us, we’ve had two national champions!”

Gymnastics coach...”she had 13 students named to the BIG 10 all-academic last year”. And between the two of us we’ve had 13 students named Big 10 All-academics.” (big laughs and groans from his team).

He then pointed out that his team GPA was over 3.0 for the first time so he praised them and all was forgiven.

I Like Pike!

 

[DirtyRU]

Hahaha! Pike's the best. The academic line, hilarious!

 

[MrsScrew_rivals32693]

" they asked me to speak here tonight. When I went home and told my wife she replied "why did they ask you"?

after listening to him last night I know exactly why they asked him!

#ILikePike

 

[Graduatedayear2early]

The line about his wife made me chuckle. I hope he keeps the bball program going, this is the example of a coach building a program.

 

[Scarlet_Scourge]

He was great!

I never wanted a HC to succeed as much as I want him to. He is a great guy and he deserves to take us to the post-season.

 

[Scarlet83]

He was great!

I never wanted a HC to succeed as much as I want him to. He is a great guy and he deserves to take us to the post-season.

All I want is an NCAA bid this season! I like Pike!!

 

[Upstream]

Alright, I'm going to say it, because everyone is thinking it:

Wow! A coach with personality. Football fans are jealous.

 

[Plum Street]

He seems like a really good dude . You really don’t hear anything bad about the guy. I even remember stony brook fans coming here and talking him up after he left . I am rooting for him, but not because he’s a really good dude . This fan base needs something to cheer for.

 

[Rokodesh]

give pike a lifetime contract

 

[srru86]

Can someone who was there confirm that Pike wore a raspberry or fuscia jacket? It's not just a funky photo reproduction thing I hope.

And that it matched Barry's tie?

Bold move. I like a sports coat with a little style and I like this one. We don't all have to wear Blue or Scarlet everyday.

 

[RUSK97]

Is his speech available for viewing somewhere?

 

[Ruthinking]

Can someone who was there confirm that Pike wore a raspberry or fuscia jacket? It's not just a funky photo reproduction thing I hope.

And that it matched Barry's tie?

Bold move. I like a sports coat with a little style and I like this one. We don't all have to wear Blue or Scarlet everyday.

It was a little lighter in real life. But definitely a shade of fuchsia with a raspberry and tan stripe. I did a second take but it was somewhat refreshing and definitely was a reflection of his personality!

 

[srru86]

It was a little lighter in real life. But definitely a shade of fuchsia with a raspberry and tan stripe. I did a second take but it was somewhat refreshing and definitely was a reflection of his personality!

Thanks!

 

[RU_PAYBACK]

Listened to him a CC meetings with plenty of handshake hellos. I always get a good vibe from him. I beELieve in Pike.

 

[ScarletCrimson]

A sense of humor and charisma go a long way in terms of program building.

The absence of both which can be seen in... ahem.

 

[Scarlet Knut]

Wish I could have been there. He is amazing.

 

[ru66]

and who hired him?

 

[DHajekRC84]

A sense of humor and charisma go a long way in terms of program building.

The absence of both which can be seen in... ahem.

He's not born here but he has a jersey personality. Are you listening ? A jersey and eastern personality and profile.

 

[angmo]

Sounds like the guy had one joke and used it 10x. Should have asked Barchi if he likes fish sticks.

 

[MrsScrew_rivals32693]

Sounds like the guy had one joke and used it 10x. Should have asked Barchi if he likes fish sticks.

His whole speech was funny and well done. The guy has a great personality

 

[e5fdny]

He still needs to win.

This has to start happening sooner than later.

 

[RUonBrain]

Gymnastics coach...”she had 13 students named to the BIG 10 all-academic last year”. And between the two of us we’ve had 13 students named Big 10 All-academics.” (big laughs and groans from his team).

I think he said 14 total

My guess is Myles made the list

 

[RUonBrain]

Can someone who was there confirm that Pike wore a raspberry or fuscia jacket? It's not just a funky photo reproduction thing I hope.

And that it matched Barry's tie?

Bold move. I like a sports coat with a little style and I like this one. We don't all have to wear Blue or Scarlet everyday.

When I watched and they were talking about hair (or lack of it), I was thinking Ariella had more than enough hair for all of those bald guys on the stage!

LOVE HER HAIR!
It is mesmerizing!

 

[rufeelinit]

It was a little lighter in real life. But definitely a shade of fuchsia with a raspberry and tan stripe. I did a second take but it was somewhat refreshing and definitely was a reflection of his personality!

He had a purple suit in the rotation last year, which I was not a big fan of. This jacket without a tie worked out OK.

 

[shields]

Who is Ariella?

 

[MadRU]

Who is Ariella?

Women’s team player

 

[shields]

Thank you.

 

[HeavenUniv.]

E5, Coach Pike is winning. Even when we lose now, we at least look like a major level school and our players don’t quit in the middle of the second half. I don’t even know how to describe what I had to watch during the Eddie Jordan coaching era.

 

[e5fdny]

E5, Coach Pike is winning. Even when we lose now, we at least look like a major level school and our players don’t quit in the middle of the second half. I don’t even know how to describe what I had to watch during the Eddie Jordan coaching era.

I’m already on board but R...U...rah...rah can only take you so far.

The W is a lot more important than a good quote.

Need to lessen on the bold above.

 

[rufan4ever]

after 30-40 minutes of speeches (Hobbs, Barchi, RJW Barnabus CEO, BOG head, Chancellor) thanking everyone Pikiell gets his chance and kills it. A few excerpts:

Paraphrasing... “Coach Stringer and I have some things in common, I paid 20 dollars to visit the HOF and she’s been there too!”
“Between the two of us we’ve been invited to 16 national post season tournaments!”, and
“Between the two of us we have over 1000 wins”!

Referencing Coach Goodall...praised him for being Coach of the year and then said “between the two of us, we’ve been named coach of the year and...between the two of us, we’ve had two national champions!”

Gymnastics coach...”she had 13 students named to the BIG 10 all-academic last year”. And between the two of us we’ve had 13 students named Big 10 All-academics.” (big laughs and groans from his team).

He then pointed out that his team GPA was over 3.0 for the first time so he praised them and all was forgiven.

I Like Pike!

Pike was funny.
I thought Barchi had the quote of the evening of which I took as a little tongue in cheek.
He said..."Everyone says we couldn't win without facilities, but now we have the facilities."

 

[S.W.A.I.N]

Sounds like the guy had one joke and used it 10x. Should have asked Barchi if he likes fish sticks.

You're a gay fish.

 

[RUJMM78]

He still needs to win.

This has to start happening sooner than later.

Spot on comment .Winning season is a must for Rutgers .

 

[dpwhite]

it is amazing people can still find ways to be negative

 

[e5fdny]

Pike was funny.
I thought Barchi had the quote of the evening of which I took as a little tongue in cheek.
He said..."Everyone says we couldn't win without facilities, but now we have the facilities."

He's not wrong (with regard to certain sports).