Originally Posted by ud2
I apologize for all the complaining, but I am really upset by this hire.
Archie was not mentioned for any jobs either before he took over.
From what I have seen of him at Alabama, I think this was a poor hiring decision, I feel like he was only hired because he is an alumnus, his resume is not that strong IMO.
I feel like we have taken a definite step backwards.
We worked so hard to get to this point, and I feel like it has all been pi**ed away.
At least some of the other candidates that had no hc experience had an unknown ceiling.
I would have given the job to one of Archie's assistants. I also feel that a case could be made for John Brannen.
I would have also been ok with Whitford, Paulus, or Groce, since they are part of the Sendek tree.
Hopefully his time at VCU is more indicative of what we will get.
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Good lord - what the frack do you want - them to hire someone who retroactively brings us a national championship last year. You clearly have completely lost touch with reality. If you can't see the value long term and short term - your head is firmly stuck somewhere.
Lets put up the pro's.
1. NCAA championship ring as assistant and lead recruiter for a team that then went on to do what is almost considered unthinkable in Mens hoops - and won back to back championships
2. Experience coaching at the NBA level so he can talk about the NBA to recruits as he shines the light off his NCAA championship ring in their eyes.
3. A coach who can tell the recruits what it is like to run out the tunnel at UD arena and feel the roar of the crowd in your chest.
4. A Coach that does not look at UD as a stepping stone - but rather a destination.
5. A Former head coach in a Power 5 conference.
6. A Coach that has a proven track record of being a good decent human being - someone that cares about his players and coaches and people in general. Someone that does the right thing. Think opposite of Huggie bear.
7. Someone that is an alumni and loves his University.
If this is not something you can get excited about - good lord - throw your computer away - and buy a new one next year when conference season starts.
I am just shocked that VCU's board is more excited and happy for us then some "UD fans" are. This is a GREAT HIRE. All around no matter how you look at it - this is the Hire that takes us to the next level of Gonzaga and Wichita state where our coach sticks around and we are no longer anyone's stepping stone.
Really folks if you don't like this hire - burn your UD gear and buy some X clothing.
