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The following may be a take that is not very popular, but I don't think Ford was a bad hire... He got the team in the Dance in just his third year following the Crews dumpster fire; then the following 3 seasons, he had 3 Top 50 ish teams (I don't want to rehash bad luck v. excuses v. self-inflicted wounds) but the bottom line is not too many coaches in SLU history stacked recruiting classes and built rosters like that over a four-year period. BUT.... BUT I also think that in the new NIL/Portal wild west era, things have clearly headed in the wrong direction. His time has probably run its course and a change is probably for the best. In conclusion, because it's time for a change now, does not necessarily mean it was a bad hire then... both things can be true.

If they consider a single person on this list besides Mack, just fold the program now.

I mean, there has to be at least one booster who isn't totally oblivious, right?

Let’s get this over with

TF generated legitimate buzz when he was announced. He brought big time coaching experience, media skills, etc. In other words, a similar package to several nominees on the growing list of coaching possibilities posted so far.

Who are our 5?

I get the impression there is a group that is not overly thrilled with Ford as HC.

Evidence? Probably not. Rumors? Lots.

I mean, SIUC hung a 40 point margin on us. Maybe tone down the hope.

If he were to ever become SLU's head coach, it would be as if you had told AI to generate a SLU headline based on information solely from this message board. I assume Billikens.com would self destruct in this scenario.

So if we shoot 100% from the arc...we win? Even if are 1-1 from the 3pt line. Duly noted.

Not Lutz.

We're doing this again, huh.

Cheeseman, I think you are mis-remembering the timeline on Harrelson. Brad didn't show enough interest in him when he was in high school, or told him we'd like to see how senior year went. Either way, Harrelson was under recruited by SLU. He went on a visit to Western Illinois and committed to Derek Thomas. He then had a huge senior year and decided he didn't want to go to Western Illinois. Ended up doing one year at SWIC because Western Illinois wouldn't release him from his LOI. By that time Majerus was the head coach at SLU. When he was eventually released by Western Illinois his recruitment blew up and it was indeed between SLU and Kentucky. The glitz and glamor of UK won out.

Yeah as much as I'd LOVE to pile on his Mr. Potter lookin' a$$, I don't think he really dropped the ball. It seems like it's some sort amalgamation of Biondi not making it happen or BEAST presidents not wanting Biondi.