re: Scotty Thurman now an assistant coach

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ehhh.. I like it. Someone who has a deep understanding of our program. If you don't think his contribution to our program won't help on the recruiting trail you are kidding yourself.

The guy is a fricking legend in Arkansas hoops.

I'm not saying he's going to get the one and done players, but those kids that are extremely talented will listen to him.

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Point taken, and I cautiously optimistic about the hire. But to me the hire just emphasizes the 'living in the past' attitude we have towards hoops.

The game has changed. 40 minutes of Hell simply can't get a championship with the current rules. We need to accept that basketball is different and adjust accordingly. We need to look forward, not backward.