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The only problem with hotshot assistants is that if they have the success we want them to have they get gobbled up by schools willing to pay what we wont and the process starts all over again. If there is a hire to be made then someone needs to pony up the 3 mil a year and get some long term stability. Otherwise SLU will either be a groomer for the big boys or a home for basketball coaching mediocrity.

Really?? Why the change of heart?

+1 perfectly said

The typical 16year old would not have known who RM was either. A little explanation and video tape goes a long way.

yes sir you are 100% correct on all points.

One of my best friends played for Lou from 93 to 97 at Illinois. Lou was a fair recruiter. He had 2 big time recruiting assistants that actually landed most of the recruits. He was able to win with big time talent but probably could have won more if he had been a better x and o guy. His defense was very structured but the offense was completely freelance that allowed guys to run without structure to the point that cost them many games they should have won.

Agreed. Nothing better than a road win no matter how ugly. Richmond tries to make it ugly. Says a lot that we can struggle offensively and basically shut a team down on their home floor. Good teams find a way to win and that's what we did tonight.

Yeah if I am coaching he is sitting at the end of the bench for a couple of games no matter what the situation. Complete classless move and really takes away from a pretty descent performance today.

I guess the big recruiting question I have about JC is if he has a similar eye for untapped talent that RM had. We don't have any 4 or 5 stars on the roster and may not get any no matter who the coach may or may not be. RM got the guys he could mold and bring the talent we see out of. Can JC do this and is he willing to do this? Give me 5 more JJ, MM, CE, KM, and DE every year and the program continues at a high level. If I remember correctly none of these guys made anyone jump for joy on signing day.

It won't matter who they beat. 3-7 in the Big 10 will not get them in the Tournament. They will have to get back to 500 in the conference or it will be NIT or worse for them. I do not see that happening. I think Groce is a little over his head right now.

Agree 100% with we need to beat Richmond. But c'mon It is fun though to pile on when Mizzou loses to a team we beat by 21 on a neutral floor and they have not won a true road game this year.

AMEN!!!!!!

Yep according to Frank C. the win over Bucknell pretty much locked up a trip to the final four. Haith sure can buy some talent but definately cannot coach it.

The defense in the first half of the New Mexico game was possibly the best defensive half of basketball I have ever seen and the last 3 games is a close second.

No crying here little feller. Life is good. I don't have to insult others to feel good about myself. You are probably on cloud nine right now.

Oh and bad example. Wife graduated from SLU Law a couple years ago. She was bored when I moved my company headquarters to St. Louis and wanted something to do. She doesn't practice. She just wanted a law degree. SLU Law was easy for her to get in to.

Ok another pointless shot. What is your point? I am not from an opposing teams fanbase. I am a Billiken fan. I am all about discussion and disagreement. Apparently if you and I disagree, then I have to be a troll. Yes that makes sense. If someone takes a shot at me and I fire back and I am a new poster then I am a troll. Again that makes sense. I simply started this thread because the negativity surrounding Billiken basketball gets exhausting. Just yesterday we are up 31 and the people sitting behind me are nonstop complaining about how the game was being played and officiated. One of these folks was rewarded with a ball for longevity earlier this year. When does it end?

Perfectly said and better way of saying exactly what I was attempting to get at. I just think some credit and gratitude needs to be thrown his way and not so much hate and dismissal.

My guess is that I have attended many more games than you have to this point and donated twice as much. Along with my wifes law school tuition that I paid might make me a bigger contributer than you will ever be. Correct? or do you have another shot you want to take at me?

Big IF by the way. And IF not????

My money to the program should mean something to you.

And you wonder why the season ticket sales are around 6000 in a 10,000 seat arena when you have been the only basketball around. Nope not sensative at all. Just kind of amazing how quickly some on this board attack others and seem to think that they have the right to do so.

Thanks bbtds. Apparently the money I send every year to the Billiken club and purchasing season tickets and becoming a fan is taboo to some Billiken fans. Pretty sad really. Kind of leaves a bad taste in your mouth about a school you didn't attend but try and support. Everyone complains about lack of local support but seems to take any chance to be a keyboard toughguy and spew hate. Must make them feel better about themselves and justify their billiken fandom.

+1000000

See I told you I would get mauled. All I am basically saying is that for all the Crews Badgering that has been done on here there has not been very much credit given to what I would consider one of the best band aid jobs done in the country this year. Hey Bobby I am not on the attack just not fond of your posts. None are funny and rarely insightful. And remember you don't know me so please refrain from your attacks on me. You have no idea whether I am educated or not and have no idea what I have or have not done. Remember that before you make unsubstantiated comments. Thanks And wow I just said I have been a Billiken fan for 6 years. Doesn't mean I dont know anything about college basketball. I moved here from Kansas City and had KU tickets for 20 years. I know how college basketball works. A lot of you guys make it hard to be a billiken fan. That from an outsider that is trying to embrace your program and all I get is basically told I am an idiot for trying to point out a positive. I guess I can take my money and support to SIUE since you all seem to think that if there is not a huge splash hire it will be the same quality of basketball.