I agree that Pat wouldn't be a bad hire. I think he can coach. After Greg Marshall the next coach at Winthrop sucked. Pat has improved every year. If he hires the right recruiters around him I think he would be a good coach.Not saying he's the guy, I just think this is as good a time as any to take a chance on someone for a few years until all the funds are cleared up and then take another shot at a big fish (as none seem available).
I still question how it is MBob's fault that Drew didn't buy in. As far as MBob cutting ties with Capel, how do you know that? From what I have seen Capel withdrew his own name.The reports are that Drew was MBob's first choice, and MBob said money wasn't going to be a factor. And he apparently cut ties with Capel before he had a deal in place.
This may sound like a joke, and I know we would never be able to sell it to the fan base and big donors, but I would 100% take co-coaches Brian Gregory and Paul Hewitt for a two year deal over any of the names we are now seeing. Heck, we are already paying them anyway. One can recruit, the other can coach. Seriously.
This reminds me of the Jerry McGuire (GT/MBob) situation with Frank Cushman (Bryce Drew). McGuire was being strung along the whole time on verbal agreement and a handshake, all the while Bob Sugar (Vanderbilt) was the guy who got the signature. While McGuire was busy chasing Cushman around, his clients (potential coaching candidates...Capel, ahem) were leaving. McGuire put everything on Cushman, and lost it all in the end.
All I know now is Cuba Gooding Jr best come with some thunder!
Which one can coach?
I still question how it is MBob's fault that Drew didn't buy in. As far as MBob cutting ties with Capel, how do you know that? From what I have seen Capel withdrew his own name.
A week ago I was completely against this, now he might be the most "getable" guy that could still bring some excitement for the fanbase.Can we just go get Mark Price at this point! I am being 100% serious if we are going to take a shot at some up and comer or a retread let's at least take a chance on one of own.
What about Mick Cronin?