slufan13 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS/status/708043291959414784 That was quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 -let's Gary is a bit more reliable than Bernie when it comes to this subject Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Someone wanted this story to get out quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Happy that they didn't waste any time. For me the sad part is I believe we have some talent in the soph class that has just lost 2 years of development time. You don't get it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johnbj14 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Wow that was fast. I think it is the right move. At the end of the day I think Jim Crews is a good man, and I'm thankful for what he did with Rick's guys. However, his time has passed. It is the right move and hopefully we can rebound from these last 2 years and one day look back and be thankful for the good times under him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Link to postgame presser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBFan Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Link to postgame presser? I want to believe but I will have to wait for the official announcement and I cannot wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy03 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Link to postgame presser? I think the A10 Facebook has them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 http://www.slubillikens.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27200&ATCLID=210790761 BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Saint Louis University Director of Athletics Chris May announced today thatJim Crews has been released as SLU’s head men’s basketball coach. This decision comes as the Billikens ended their season Thursday at the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship in Brooklyn, N.Y. “After reviewing the 2015-16 season and talking with Coach Crews, I have decided that a change in leadership of the men’s basketball program is needed for the program to move forward in meeting our goals,” May said. The team was told of the coaching change today after their final game of the season. May thanked Crews for his many contributions to Billiken basketball. “Jim Crews took over as head coach during a very difficult time and has led the men’s basketball program with great class and dignity,” May said. “Jim has represented our University well and has helped the program achieve success on the court and in the classroom. His character and commitment are exemplary, which made this decision ever more difficult.” Crews joined the Billiken staff in 2011-12 as an assistant coach and was tabbed interim head coach for the 2012-13 season. He had the interim tag removed following the 2012-13 campaign. In four years as the Billikens’ head coach, he accumulated a 77-56 record and led SLU to two NCAA Tournament appearances. SLU captured A-10 regular-season crowns in 2013 and 2014 and won the 2013 A-10 Men’s Basketball Championship. “However, the last two seasons have not been as successful as we had hoped, and we believe new leadership is needed to move the men’s basketball program forward,” May said. May also announced that a national search for the next men’s basketball head coach has begun. SLU is looking for a coach with a history of success and who understands the Department of Athletics’ commitment to the strategic objectives of educating, competing and building community. “It will be important for the new head coach to embrace Saint Louis University’s mission and values as a leading Jesuit university,” May said. “The next coach will play a critical role in representing the University on a local, regional and national level.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorB Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I had already immediately received confirmation (mostly joyful) from multiple very strong sources... the Crews era is over at SLU. (before the official PR announcement posted above) Wow that was quick! I began wondering if the regime would find the cajones to pull the trigger, and honestly I doubted they would. Well, I was wrong and I stand corrected. My first thoughts: Are we already close to a new hire?? Is an arrangement already in place?? curious minds want to know . . . . But May's comments above seem to indicate a full national search is impending, so maybe not so much ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Rammer just announced it on the postgame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Done and the best moment of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne's_World Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Cue Pitbull Wow. When I said fire him asap, I didn't know May would do it seconds after the game ended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 So basically it was decided long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenbill Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 YES!!!! Now, don't eff up the hire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy03 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I've already immediately received confirmation (mostly joyful) from multiple very strong sources... the Crews era is over at SLU. I began wondering if the regime would find the cajones to pull the trigger, and honestly I doubted they would. Well, I was wrong and I stand corrected. My first thoughts: Are we already close to a new hire?? Is an arrangement already in place?? curious minds want to know . . . . But May's comments above seem to indicate a full national search is impending, so maybe not so much ?? If they already put out a press release you would think they would have their guy or at least it narrowed down to 2 or 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Thank goodness for DocB confirming it with strong sources. Not sure Chris May is a good enough source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Cue Pitbull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Incredible how quick that was. There is no way Crews didn't know right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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